Lead on Purpose with James Laughlin How to Cure Stress, Burnout, and Loneliness Without Medication with Julia Hotz
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We’re not wired to be this disconnected.
In today’s episode, I sit down with Julia Hotz—award-winning journalist and author of The Connection Cure—to explore why modern medicine is missing a huge piece of the puzzle… and how we can fix it without a single pill.
We dive into social prescribing—a science-backed practice where doctors prescribe movement, nature, art, service, and human connection instead of medication. Julia’s research proves what we’ve known deep down all along: we don’t heal in isolation. We heal through meaning, purpose, and community.
We discuss:
- Why anxiety, ADHD and depression may be responses—not disorders
- The 5 powerful (and often overlooked) ingredients for lasting health
- How social prescribing is helping people heal without medication
- Why deep connection—not more productivity—is the real cure for burnout
- What the longest human study reveals about the key to a long life
This conversation blew my mind and cracked open a new way of thinking about health and purpose. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, anxious, or like something’s missing—you’re not broken. You’re just missing connection.
If you know someone who’s struggling with stress or disconnection, send them this episode. It might just change everything.
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James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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