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The Loneliness Epidemic: How Tech Is Killing Connection, And Blue Zone Secrets For Creating Meaningful Friendships | Rerelease

The Loneliness Epidemic: How Tech Is Killing Connection, And Blue Zone Secrets For Creating Meaningful Friendships | Rerelease

Update: 2025-05-28
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Feeling isolated in our over-optimized digital world? You're not alone. There’s a loneliness epidemic, so we’re throwing it back to this solo episode that tackles why modern convenience is sabotaging our social connections, meeting off apps and IRL, and how you can create community.

We cover evidence-based strategies to overcome loneliness, build meaningful friendships, and create lasting social connections that can improve your mental and physical health. From blue zone wisdom to friend-making advice, this episode is for anyone struggling to meet people and feel connected to others right now.

Tune in to hear about:

  • How apps and automated deliveries have replaced human interaction
  • The surprising connection between social health and longevity / healthspan (backed by blue zone research)
  • Practical strategies to meet like-minded friends without feeling forced or fake
  • The "premium effect" phenomenon in modern dating and relationships
  • Habit stacking techniques that naturally build community
  • Strategic approaches to expand your social circle

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The Loneliness Epidemic: How Tech Is Killing Connection, And Blue Zone Secrets For Creating Meaningful Friendships | Rerelease

The Loneliness Epidemic: How Tech Is Killing Connection, And Blue Zone Secrets For Creating Meaningful Friendships | Rerelease

Gillian Berner