Why Isn't Everyone Doing This? with Emily Fletcher
17. Prioritizing Community & Friendships with Radha Agrawal
Sep 5, 2023
Radha Agrawal, co-founder of Daybreaker and mama extraordinaire, explores the impact of our lack of connection with our community on the challenges we face as a species. They discuss the physiological effects of loneliness and why we've been taught to not prioritize friendships. Discover easy ways to invite more community into your life and start creating a conscious, aligned community.
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Quick takeaways
- Loneliness is identified as the root cause of many challenges we face as a species, including climate change and healing disease.
- Loneliness has significant physiological effects on the body, being as painful as a broken bone and as damaging to physical health as alcoholism and obesity.
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Loneliness as the Main Cause of Depression and Anxiety
Loneliness is identified as the number one reason for the prevalent levels of depression and anxiety in society. The podcast highlights that one in three Americans lack friends to confide in, despite having a large online presence. The speaker emphasizes the importance of prioritizing belonging, community, and friendships to combat loneliness and improve mental health.
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