It's Been a Minute Want to be less lonely? Here are five tips.
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Mar 3, 2025 Dr. Jeremy Nobel, a primary care physician and public health advocate from Harvard, dives into the pressing issue of loneliness and offers innovative insights from his project, UnLonely. He shares five essential tips to combat isolation, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and creative expression. The conversation highlights how curiosity can forge connections, while tackling the unique loneliness faced by marginalized groups. Listeners are encouraged to engage authentically and foster genuine relationships to enrich their lives.
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Sorority Solution
- A college student during the pandemic found joining a sorority helpful.
- Though unexpected, this provided a sense of community and belonging.
Movement and Connection
- A 63-year-old man found relief from loneliness through physical activity.
- He connected with others by joining gym, dance, and movement classes.
Music and Friendship
- A divorced woman overcame loneliness by attending local live music events.
- She started going alone, and seeing familiar faces led to friendships.