You may not know it, but loneliness is hard-wired to kill us. Long ago,
sticking with our tribe meant staying happy and safe so it’s no wonder that
loneliness and rejection developed into hard-wiring to try to force us back
into the group in the event we left, got lost or were ejected. Today,
there’s a loneliness epidemic thanks to enormous separation in our cubes,
cars, and culture— horrifically accelerated by the last decade of “social”
technology. Look on any playground, streetscape or living room and we’re
all staring down at our hands. In this episode Dr. Winch doesn’t just point
at the problem, he offers valuable solutions so hopefully, if you’re one of
the nearly 50% of Americans suffering deep loneliness, his advice will help
you escape its horrible and life-threatening grip.