Welcome to the Purpose Hangtime Podcast "Two guys, shooting the breeze" over discussions that matter! In this episode, we discuss: -Loneliness as a public health crisis -The quality of our connections is more important than the quantity -AI companions and chatbots may offer a solution to loneliness -Personal experiences with loneliness -Loneliness being experienced within relationships -Increasing connection with oneself through self-reflection Chapters 00:30 Introduction 06:39 Loneliness as a Public Health Crisis 09:29 Effects of Loneliness 11:55 Statistics on Loneliness 15:05 Quality of Connections 22:09 Positive Examples of Long-Lasting Friendships 28:50 AI and Loneliness 34:42 Personal Experiences and Conquering Loneliness 36:17 Feeling Lonely in a New Country 36:40 Struggling with Loneliness in Thailand 37:48 Loneliness in Denmark 38:41 Opening Up and Overcoming Loneliness 39:51 Dating to Fill the Void 40:37 Realizing the Importance of Self-Contentment 41:53 Finding Happiness in Solitude 45:50 Feeling Lonely During Studies 51:11 Loneliness Within a Relationship 57:17 Ways to Increase Connection and Reduce Loneliness References: Moai - A group of lifelong friends https://www.bluezones.com/2018/08/moai-this-tradition-is-why-okinawan-people-live-longer-better/ Loneliness is a global epidemic. It's time to take it seriously. | The Excerpt (youtube.com) How We Became the Loneliest Generation [Documentary] (youtube.com) https://www.marmaladetrust.org/ Books: Vivek H Murthy - Together: Loneliness, Health and What Happens When We Find Connection Robin Dunbar - Friends: Understanding the Power of our Most Important Relationships Quotes: "The worst loneliness is not to be comfortable with yourself" - Mark Twain Music Citation: Intro: Nbhd Nick - Champagne Toast Outro: Molife - Ekans Social media: Instagram: Purpose Hangtime (@purposehangtime) | Instagram Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/purpose-hangtime-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PurposeHangtime Audio Platforms: Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0wkr0ndAzEsHJOmyiRpRjM?si=148d6bd168e74e64 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/purpose-hangtime-podcast/id1635189587 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/3785967 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com.au/podcasts/59b5b3c8-3d42-4806-a189-532748ee832a/purpose-hangtime-podcast