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Jillian Richardson On The Loneliness Epidemic And How To Find Our Tribe And Create The Community We All Crave
Connection, the feeling to belong is a deep human desire. And at present it feels like we are experiencing a loneliness epidemic. How can we find our tribe and how can we build and maintain a healthy community?
Today's guest Jillian Richardson is on a mission to make the world less lonely. She is a connection coach and founder of The Joy List (a weekly newsletter featuring events in NYC where you can "come alone and leave with a friend) and the author of Unlonely Planet: How Healthy Congregations Can Change the World.
In this episode with Guest Name, you'll discover:
-How Jillian overcame a loss of connection to become obsessed with connection...01:55
-The root cause of loneliness in our society...06:46
-Why do we feel lonely, even when we're around other people?...10:15
-Why it's more difficult to make friends as an adult...12:25
-How to "find your tribe" and create the community you crave...14:55
-Jillian's best practice for life...20:20
-And much more!
Resources mentioned:
Un-Lonely Planet: How Healthy Congregations Can Change the World