🔍 Unraveling the Loneliness Puzzle: Pete Jansons, Jay Gunkelman & Dr. Mari Swingle Dive Deep 🧐

Join host Pete Jansons and co-hosts Jay Gunkelman and Dr. Mari Swingle in a compelling podcast journey through the complexities of loneliness 🎙️. This enlightening discussion starts with a striking comparison: loneliness can be as detrimental as smoking 15 cigarettes a day 🚬. The trio navigates through the nuances of isolation vs solitude, debunking the myth that being alone always equals feeling lonely 😌 vs 😔. They delve into how modern technology, originally meant to connect us, often leads to greater feelings of isolation in the digital era 📱⚠️. The conversation shifts to the critical role of face-to-face interactions, underscoring the psychological pitfalls of excessive reliance on digital communication 🗣️👥. The panel offers insights into the psychological and physiological impacts of loneliness, emphasizing the power of human connections and the necessity of physical touch for emotional health 🤝❤️. Exploring the foundational role of early childhood experiences, they discuss how these formative years shape our ability to connect with others. The podcast rounds off with an engaging dialogue on distinguishing between being alone and being lonely, and the unique challenges of personality disorders like narcissism 💔. Packed with expert insights, this podcast is a deep dive into the world of loneliness, offering valuable perspectives for anyone interested in understanding the depth of human connection in today's increasingly digital world 🌐💡 Show Notes: 0:00 0;24 Pre Show 0:57 Loneliness poses health risks as deadly as smoking, U.S. surgeon general says https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/loneliness-poses-health-risks-as-deadly-as-smoking-u-s-surgeon-general-says 2:42 Dr Mari Swingle joins in on loneliness discussion 4:11 What is loneliness? 5:25 Was newspaper the old Iphone? 7:40 Walkman 8:16 Face to Face Interaction has self regulatory affects 9:50 Having a pet co modulations 11:20 Barbara Brown Theta Waves role 13:57 Allan Schore 15:27 Triggers 16:20 ASA Scores 18:56 Teachers Role 20:45 Hairstylists article Hairstylists Have Always Been Mental Health Caretakers. Now, They’re Being Trained for It https://www.allure.com/story/hairstylists-mental-health-caretakers 21:50 Neurofeedback is "Touchy" 24:30 our moms being taught how important formative years are? 27:03 Rehabilitation and Prisons 29:30 Solitary Confinement 31:30 Loneliness vs being Alone 33:40 Anterior Cingulate 34:50 Dirk Deridder article machine learning article https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-018-02820-0 35:02 Chants vs ruminations/self affirmations 38:30 OCD 42:30 are narcissists lonely? About Jay Gunkelman, QEEGD: Jay Gunkelman, QEEG Diplomate, stands as a distinguished leader in the fields of EEG and QEEG, boasting a remarkable track record of processing over 500,000 EEGs since 1972. His contributions to the field are manifold: he has served as president of The International Society for Neurofeedback and Research, been a board member and treasurer of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, and held the position of past-president of the Biofeedback Society of California. Jay's expertise was recognized early when he became the first EEG technologist to be certified in QEEG in 1996, later earning the Diplomate status in 2002. His academic and professional journey is marked by numerous accomplishments, including involvement in hundreds of research papers, articles, books, and international meetings. He is a co-author of the definitive textbook on EEG artifacting and is renowned for his seminal paper on EEG endophenotypes. As the co-founder and Chief Science Officer of Brain Science International, Jay remains at the forefront of advancing EEG/QEEG knowledge. His work continues to influence neuroscience, with ongoing projects and publications, and he is a sought-after lecturer worldwide for his expertise in QEEG and phenotype identification of neurological disorders.