Listen to “E55: I Get By With a Little Help from My Friends (How Loneliness Impacts Our Health and Creative Approaches to Combat It) – PART 2” on Spreaker.

In this 3-part episode, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle discuss the effects of loneliness on our health, happiness, and longevity and give suggestions for meeting new people and deepening current social connections. In Part 2, they discuss creative solutions to loneliness, and how to both feel heard and understood, while also being there for others.

Helpful Resources:

What Happens In Your Body When You’re Lonely

Can You Die From Loneliness?

Some Creative Ways to Deal with Loneliness

How to Make Friends and Make Deeper Connections as an Adult

PERMA and Authentic Happiness Tests from the University of Pennsylvania

Men’s Shed Association