How To Talk To Girls Podcast

Depressed, Down, & In A Rut? Listen To This.

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Aug 11, 2025
Dr. John Delony, a professor and community crisis responder, shares powerful insights on overcoming feelings of loneliness and depression. He emphasizes treating relationships as a skill and offers practical strategies to combat emotional crises, especially among men. The discussion touches on the importance of radical honesty and transforming rejection into opportunities for personal growth. Delony advocates for seeking genuine connections beyond romantic clichés, encouraging listeners to recognize their self-worth and explore healthier relationships.
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INSIGHT

Relationships Are A Skill

  • We treat relationships like pass/fail tests instead of skills you can learn and practice.
  • Admit you don't know and intentionally learn basic relational habits like listening and respect.
INSIGHT

Loneliness Is Killing People

  • Loneliness harms people at a population level and fuels addiction and despair.
  • John Delony warns we are literally "dying of loneliness" and must rebuild real connection.
ADVICE

Use Presence As Your Primary Response

  • When someone faces rejection, sit with them and offer your time and presence first.
  • Don't rush to fix; provide empathetic silence and steady accompaniment while they process.
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