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In his 2023 report "Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation", the US Surgeon General at the time, Dr. Vivek Murthy, declared loneliness and social isolation a public health epidemic.Aside from feelings of ennui and lacking support structure, loneliness can trigger or increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, dementia, stroke, depression, anxiety, and even premature death!So, while he doesn't quite come out and say it, and he might not have been thinking exactly along those terms when I spoke with him, Steve Fales might have had a brush with death.Steve grew up in a single-parent home. Although he had a brother, his brother was 11 years older and serving in Vietnam while Steve and his mom were living in what he repeatedly describes as “a dead end street in a quiet town with lots of kids and dogs around and playing all the time and other stuff kids do”.He started out working on the floor in a grocery store before he applied for a job in their advertising department – and got it. His experience eventually drove him to start his own advertising agency, where he carved out a niche in the air conditioning industry. Things were going fine… until his growing firm was selected as a provider of choice for a major manufacturing firm.But Fine is a 4-Letter Word… and what some might call Steve's ship coming in gave him panic attacks. For months he started his days by wretching and dry-heaving into the toilet. Outwardly, he was the envy of his peers and the idol of his friends… but he carried this dark secret. Does this sound familiar, by the way?Join Steve and me on a deep dive into the impacts of loneliness on our society. There's a reason it's an epidemic. With surveys showing one in 4 people reporting they eat alone every day, and everybody wandering down the sidewalk with their eyes on their phone… we're surrounded by people yet frighteningly disconnected.Not to reveal the takeaways before you even hear the episode, but the solution to your loneliness and disconnection comes not from being around other people, as much as it comes from within you. Steve lays it all out for you. Steve's hype song is "I Know You're Out There Somewhere" by The Moody Blues.Resources:Steve Fales' website: https://www.stevefales.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenfales/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steve.fales.18 Claim your copy of Steve Fales' book, “Loving Your Neighbor: A Practical Guide” (plus the group discussion and journal prompts), at https://www.stevefales.com/books/loving-your-neighbor/Invitation from Lori: This episode is sponsored by Zen Rabbit. Smart business leaders know trust is the foundation of every great workplace. And in today's hybrid and fast-moving work culture, trust isn't built in quarterly town halls or the occasional Slack message. It's built through consistent, clear, and HUMAN communication. Companies and leaders TALK about the importance of connection and community. And it's easy to believe your organization is doing a great job of maintaining an awesome corporate culture. Because you've got annual all-hands and open door policies, and “fun" team-building events.But let's be real. Leaders who are serious about building real trust are finding better ways to strengthen culture, create connection,...
Find out more about Thom's Enlightened Parenting Course here: https://thomknoles.com/parentingThere are more humans on the planet today than ever before, and we have more ways of connecting with each other than ever before, yet loneliness has reached epidemic proportions.The World Health Organization (WHO) launched an international commission on the problem last year, reporting that the health risks from loneliness are as bad as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day and are even greater than those associated with obesity and physical inactivity.The US Surgeon-General released a report on Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation, reporting that even in the years prior to Covid lockdowns, about one-in-two adults in America reported experiencing loneliness. And Japan, one of the most densely populated countries in the world, even has a minister in charge of measures for loneliness and isolation.Thom outlines some solutions to loneliness in this podcast episode, reminding us that connectivity and connection are very different things, and that, ultimately, it's our job to make ourselves socially relevant. Thom also outlines an advantage that Vedic meditators have, making it possible to be alone while still enjoying rich company. Episode Highlights[00:45] Pheromone Clouds[02:50] Adaptive Mechanisms[05:36] Enriching Our Presence Through Vedic Meditation[07:03] Stepping Out of the Illusion of Loneliness[08:56] Social Chocolate[11:36] Sociological Exercise[13:16] Social Relevance[14:28] Human Interaction - Surgeon General RecommendedUseful Linksinfo@thomknoles.com https://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoleshttps://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/
In this episode, Wynne Leon and Vicki Atkinson are with blogger, parent and social justice advocate, Ab. Ab tells us the great story of a chance encounter he had with a woman standing next to him and his family in an hour-long line. She led with a query and Ab answered with his trademark humor and openness. Vicki and Wynne delve into how these encounters can be very different from what we imagine when we genuinely lean into them. Ab talks about the loneliness epidemic and how the antidote to negative feelings and isolation is connection. While finding your people isn't always easy, it's facilitated by having an open-heart. We explore how sometimes we're in the prison of our own thoughts and how human connection breaks us out of that loop and facilitates kindness. This is such a fascinating episode. We love the kinship we with have with Ab. And he's so good at illustrating how community is where kindness and empathy happens. It's where we have the opportunity to support each other and create deep relationships. I'm confident you'll love the scenic and beautiful places we explore as we share the power of storytelling about finding our people. We know you'll love it! Links for this episode: Sharing the Heart of the Matter Episode 95 show notes Ab's Blog: My life with T Ab's post: Hiking Takakkaw Falls and Canoeing Emerald Lake at Yoho National Park The U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community's 2023 report "Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation" The Human Library Movement From the hosts: Vicki's book about resilience and love: Surviving Sue; Blog: https://victoriaponders.com/ Wynne's book about her beloved father: Finding My Father's Faith; blog: https://wynneleon.com
What if shifting from a constant state of doing to one of being could transform your loneliness into deeper connections? On this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Steve welcomes Brother Curtis to challenge the notion that leaders in helping professions have it all figured out and dive into the necessity of seeking help. We share Brother Curtis's profound insights on embracing joy and gratitude, moving beyond marketing's empty promises, and finding genuine fulfillment by reconciling internal rules of love and belonging ingrained since childhood. Steve and Brother Curtis also explore the shadow side of connectivity, questioning how well marketing messages deliver on their promises of fulfillment. Through Brother Curtis's wisdom, we discuss the importance of self-reflection, authenticity, and understanding one's internal rules of love and belonging. Learn how embracing self-love, starting each day with self-appreciation, and being your own best friend can lead to personal peace and authentic connections. Brother Curtis's teachings remind us that the journey to connection begins with nurturing self-worth and gratitude. Finally, discover how humility, resilience, and humor can balance the seriousness of life, drawing inspiration from Viktor Frankl's ability to find humor even in dire circumstances. Brother Curtis shares how gratitude and resilience are vital in crafting a fulfilling life. This episode offers a masterclass in gratitude with Brother Curtis. We leave you with practical tools to foster authentic connections and live joyously. Let Brother Curtis's messages of wisdom and humility guide you toward a more meaningful existence. In this episode, you will hear: Exploring the power of shifting from constant doing to simply being to foster deeper connections and personal joy Understanding the shadow side of connectivity How marketing promises often fail to deliver authentic fulfillment Embracing self-love and gratitude as essential practices for personal growth and meaningful connections Encouraging self-reflection and humility to connect with your true self and reconcile societal norms of love and belonging Incorporating humor and gratitude into daily life, inspired by Viktor Frankl's resilience and finding laughter in adversity The importance of living in the present moment and clarifying your vocation as a path to authenticity and fulfillment Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. If there's a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode, please email us at steve.riley@atticusadvantage.com. Supporting Resources: Brother Curtis Almquist, SSJE: www.ssje.org/br-curtis-almquist Society of Saint John the Evangelist, Massachusetts: www.ssje.org Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation The U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community: www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/05/03/new-surgeon-general-advisory-raises-alarm-about-devastating-impact-epidemic-loneliness-isolation-united-states.html Kindness: An Intervention for our Disquieted World: www.kolbetimes.com/kindness Life Together: Surviving and Thriving With Others: www.kolbetimes.com/life-together Wonder: Living Life in Utter Amazement: www.kolbetimes.com/wonder The Summit: nsslfc.com Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.
Welcome back to the behind the scenes series at Stories from the River. Host Charlie Malouf welcomes Memory Makers Sara Callahan, Joanna Innocenti, Jeff Willis, Stacie Pittman, and Nathan Jeter to reflect on Ron Carrucci's impactful talk given at The River on September 20th. The central theme of Carrucci's talk, and the series of discussions following it, revolve around the importance of connection, which is also central to Broad River Retail's 2024 word of the year - Connect. The episode underscores the significance of in-person events to foster genuine connections amongst Memory Makers, especially in a work culture increasingly dominated by virtual meetings. They discuss how these events make them feel valued and invested in by Broad River, creating opportunities to eliminate distractions, feel the energy of their fellow Memory Makers, and engage in meaningful conversations. The Memory Makers share various ways they aim to maintain connections, both with coworkers and customers. They emphasize the value of in-person interactions and regular team events, like the Sleep Summits at the Charlotte Motor Speedway and The Purpose Summit held earlier this year in Charlotte, in strengthening team bonds. Techniques like virtual coffee breaks and quarterly lunches are highlighted as effective ways to stay connected in a remote work setting. On a personal note, some Memory Makers also discuss how staying connected helps them be more mindful and balanced, enabling them to slow down and approach work with renewed energy and clarity. They express gratitude for Broad River Retail's investment in their development and well-being, culminating in endorsements of the company's leadership and community culture. Favorite Stories from the RIver episodes from the Memory Makers: Nathan's favorites - https://youtu.be/4db0fnBUXTU & https://youtu.be/aMmd-p7FV1Q Jeff's favorites - https://youtu.be/WWzZB7lOD2k Sarah's favorite - https://youtu.be/eIA_tya2bt8 Joanna's favorites - https://youtu.be/C2qsfxLnxkk & https://youtu.be/QWpakgwwV-o Stacie's favorite - https://youtu.be/asVT_zJIMrM Additional Links and Resources: Connect with Ron Carucci - https://www.linkedin.com/in/roncarucci/ Navalent - https://www.navalent.com "To Be Honest" by Ron Carucci - https://tobehonest.net Ron Carucci - From the Purpose Summit - Stories from the River - https://youtu.be/hrLdtLE6ztI Surgeon General's Warning on the Epidemic of Loneliness - https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/05/03/new-surgeon-general-advisory-raises-alarm-about-devastating-impact-epidemic-loneliness-isolation-united-states.html Our Epidemic of Isolation and Loneliness - https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VZLUz3QjW88 Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes. Broad River Retail brought this show to you. Visit https://BroadRiverRetail.com Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broad-river-retail
Welcome back to the behind the scenes series at Stories from the River. Host Charlie Malouf welcomes Memory Makers Sara Callahan, Joanna Innocenti, Jeff Willis, Stacie Pittman, and Nathan Jeter to reflect on Ron Carrucci's impactful talk given at The River on September 20th. The central theme of Carrucci's talk, and the series of discussions following it, revolve around the importance of connection, which is also central to Broad River Retail's 2024 word of the year - Connect. The episode underscores the significance of in-person events to foster genuine connections amongst Memory Makers, especially in a work culture increasingly dominated by virtual meetings. They discuss how these events make them feel valued and invested in by Broad River, creating opportunities to eliminate distractions, feel the energy of their fellow Memory Makers, and engage in meaningful conversations. The Memory Makers share various ways they aim to maintain connections, both with coworkers and customers. They emphasize the value of in-person interactions and regular team events, like the Sleep Summits at the Charlotte Motor Speedway and The Purpose Summit held earlier this year in Charlotte, in strengthening team bonds. Techniques like virtual coffee breaks and quarterly lunches are highlighted as effective ways to stay connected in a remote work setting. On a personal note, some Memory Makers also discuss how staying connected helps them be more mindful and balanced, enabling them to slow down and approach work with renewed energy and clarity. They express gratitude for Broad River Retail's investment in their development and well-being, culminating in endorsements of the company's leadership and community culture. Favorite Stories from the RIver episodes from the Memory Makers: Nathan's favorites - https://youtu.be/4db0fnBUXTU & https://youtu.be/aMmd-p7FV1Q Jeff's favorites - https://youtu.be/WWzZB7lOD2k Sarah's favorite - https://youtu.be/eIA_tya2bt8 Joanna's favorites - https://youtu.be/C2qsfxLnxkk & https://youtu.be/QWpakgwwV-o Stacie's favorite - https://youtu.be/asVT_zJIMrM Additional Links and Resources: Connect with Ron Carucci - https://www.linkedin.com/in/roncarucci/ Navalent - https://www.navalent.com "To Be Honest" by Ron Carucci - https://tobehonest.net Ron Carucci - From the Purpose Summit - Stories from the River - https://youtu.be/hrLdtLE6ztI Surgeon General's Warning on the Epidemic of Loneliness - https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/05/03/new-surgeon-general-advisory-raises-alarm-about-devastating-impact-epidemic-loneliness-isolation-united-states.html Our Epidemic of Isolation and Loneliness - https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VZLUz3QjW88 Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes. Broad River Retail brought this show to you. Visit https://BroadRiverRetail.com Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broad-river-retail
Did you know chronic loneliness is just as bad as smoking 15 cigarettes a day? On this episode host Keri Boyce invites Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad, the lead scientific editor of the US Surgeon General's report “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation” to the side effects of loneliness. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/
Weekly live worship service from Cornerstone Church, North Gower (Ontario) FOLLOW US #northgowercornerstone WEBSITE https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/northgowercornerstone/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/northgowercornerstone/ LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/knowgrowshow The One Thing: Make a friend. Make time for a friend. Scripture: 1 Samuel 1, 17-27. Focus on v25. Discussion Questions Know K1 What did God say to you through the service / message today Grow G1 Vivek Murthy talked about “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation”. How much do you think smartphones and social media have contributed to this? G2 How does David describe his bond with Jonathan, and what can we learn about the nature of their friendship? Are you comfortable with David's description? Why or why not? G3 Can you think of other instances in the Bible where deep friendships are highlighted, and how do they compare to David and Jonathan's relationship? G4 How does understanding the historical context of David and Jonathan's relationship help us grasp the gravity of this lament? G5 How can David's expression of grief and affection for Jonathan inspire us in our own relationships and friendships? G6 Make a friend. Make time for a friend. Which do you think is most important for you right now? Show S1 Make a friend: invite someone over for coffee and tell them some of your story. Make time for a friend: be specific in how you are going to prioritize this friendship this summer?
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit wisdomofcrowds.liveConservatives often argue that liberalism is not a neutral political system. Liberalism, they say, has values of its own. It sneakily promotes these values as normative, and even good, for the citizens of liberal societies — whether those citizens like it or not.The philosopher and self-proclaimed liberal Alexandre Lefebvre believes that, empirically speaking, this conservative critique is pretty much true. As the title of his new book, Liberalism as a Way of Life, suggests, liberals should own up to the fact that they believe in more than a political system. They believe in a way of life. But a way of life requires values, and where do liberals get their values from?Christine and Shadi talk to Alex about these questions and more in a probing, contentious examination of Alex's book. How does liberalism ground its preferences? How does it defend the idea of human dignity? Why is personal freedom a good thing? Moreover, how do religious people, who want to live in a liberal political society without necessarily believing in liberalism as a way of life, fit into Alex's theory?In the bonus section for paid subscribers, Alex explains why becoming a true liberal requires overcoming your “inner Karen,” and Christine and Shadi quiz Alex on his list of the seventeen joys of liberalism. How does liberalism lead to playfulness? What about redemption? Find out by listening to this rapid-fire, ideas-packed episode.Required Reading:* Liberalism as a Way of Life by Alexandre Lefebvre.* Alex's personal website.* “Natural Law” (Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy).* Justice: Rights and Wrongs by Nicholas Wolterstorff.* Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World by Tom Holland.* “John Rawls” (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy).* Ordinary Vices by Judith N. Shklar.* Disney Princess (tvtropes.org).* “Carl Schmitt” (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy).* Irving Kristol: A conservative is a liberal who was “mugged by reality.”* Surgeon General's Advisory on Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation (hhs.gov).* “Long Term Trends in Deaths of Despair” (US Senate, Joint Economic Committee).* “Karen” meme origin.
If I told you something that went unaddressed could affect our health as much as smoking would, I bet you'd want to know and then take action. Tune in today to learn what's now being called “the new smoking” (and no, it's not sitting this time, though that's worth addressing, too!) LET'S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Community! Join here for support, motivation and fun! Wellness While Walking Facebook page Wellness While Walking on Instagram Wellness While Walking on Twitter Wellness While Walking website for show notes and other information wellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com Wellness While Walking on Threads RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World, Vivek Murthy, MD Surgeon General Lays Out Framework to Tackle Loneliness, cnn.com Surgeon General: We've Become a Lonely Nation. It's Time to Fix That, nyt.com How the World's First Loneliness Minister Will Tackle ‘the Sad Reality of Modern Life,' time.com Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation: Surgeon General's Report, hhs.gov New Surgeon General Advisory Raises Alarm About the Devastating Impact of the Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation in the United States, hhs.gov HOW TO RATE AND REVIEW WELLNESS WHILE WALKING How to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts on Your iOS Device 1. Open Apple Podcast App (purple app icon that says Podcasts). 2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search” 3. Search for “Wellness While Walking” 4. Click on the SHOW, not the episode. 5. Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews” section 6. Click on “Write a Review” (if you don't see that option, click on “See All” first) 7. Then you will be able to rate the show on a five-star scale (5 is highest rating) and write a review! 8. Thank you! I so appreciate this! How to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts on a Computer 1. Visit Wellness While Walking page on Apple Podcasts in your web browser (search for Apple Podcasts or click here) https://www.apple.com/apple-podcasts/ 2. Click on “Listen on Apple Podcasts” or “Open the App” 3. This will open Apple Podcasts and put in search bar at top left “Wellness While Walking” 4. This should bring you to the show, not a particular episode – click on the show's artwork 5. Scroll down until you see “Rating and Reviews” 6. Click on “See All” all the way to the right, near the Ratings and Review Section and its bar chart 7. To leave a written review, please click on “Write a Review” 8. You'll be able to leave a review, along with a title for it, plus you'll be able to rate the show on the 5-star scale (with 5 being the highest rating) 9. Thank you so very much!! OTHER APPS WHERE REVIEWS ARE POSSIBLE Spotify Castbox Podcast Addict Podchaser Podbean Overcast (if you star certain episodes, or every one, that will help others find the show) Goodpods HOW TO SHARE WELLNESS WHILE WALKING Tell a friend or family member about Wellness While Walking, maybe while you're walking together or lamenting not feeling 100% Follow up with a quick text with more info, as noted below! (My favorite is pod.link/walking because it works with all the apps!) Screenshot a favorite episode playing on your phone and share to social media or to a friend via text or email! Wellness While Walking on Apple – click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Wellness While Walking on Spotify -- click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Use this universal link for any podcast app: pod.link/walking – give it to friends or share on social media Tell your pal about the Wellness While Walking website Thanks for listening and now for sharing! : ) DISCLAIMER Neither I nor many of my podcast guests are doctors or healthcare professionals of any kind, and nothing on this podcast or associated content should be considered medical advice. The information provided by Wellness While Walking Podcast and associated material, by Whole Life Workshop and by Bermuda Road Wellness LLC is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment, and before undertaking a new health care regimen, including walking. Thanks for listening to Wellness While Walking, a walking podcast and a "best podcast for walking"!
The epidemic of loneliness isn't just a product of technology or even capitalism -- it has its roots in the same fertile ground as the founding of the United States. And it may just be the most important "ism" of all to escape as we enter the Great Unraveling of social and environmental systems.Warning: This podcast occasionally uses spicy language.Sources/Links/Notes:Definition of individualism from the American Psychological AssociationArticle in Opumo magazine - "Super singles: 10 coolest one seater cars"U.S. Surgeon General's 2023 report: Our Epidemic of Loneliness and IsolationBBC Loneliness ExperimentRobert Putnam's classic book - Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American CommunityCountry comparison tool for exploring Hofstede's Individualism IndexPart 1 of Post Carbon Institute's webinar on mutual aid; Part 2Donna M. Butts and Shannon E. Jarrott, "The Power of Proximity: Co-Locating Childcare and Eldercare Programs," Stanford Social Innovation Review, April 2021Pets for the ElderlyDean Spade's book - Mutual Aid: Building Solidarity During This Crisis (and the Next)History of the free breakfast movement of the Black Panther PartyTeju Ravilochan, "The Blackfoot Wisdom that Inspired Maslow's Hierarchy"City of Knoxville program guide: Neighborhood Emergency Preparedness PlanSupport the Show.
We can all agree that being lonely is bad. But apparently, science shows it's really, really bad. Indeed, being lonely is so dangerous to your health that its equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. And it gets worse: we're in the middle of a loneliness epidemic, meaning that the health of millions is at risk.In this episode of The Studies Show, Tom and Stuart ask two questions: is there actually a loneliness epidemic? And does it make sense to compare loneliness to something as bad for you as smoking cigarettes?The Studies Show is brought to you by Works in Progress magazine. Click here to see the latest issue, packed with essays on YIMBYism, clinical research, Russian history, railway tunnels, and more.Show notes* The US Surgeon General's report into “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation”* Articles on the loneliness epidemic from the BBC, NPR, the BBC again, the New York Times, the New York Times again, and Science magazine* 2023 article in The Times (London) that makes the 15-cigarettes-a-day comparison* The 2017 Jo Cox report on “Combatting Loneliness”* 2010 meta-analysis of social relationships and mortality risk* American Time Use Survey, 2003-2020* Meta-Gallup poll from 2022 on “The Global State of Social Connections”* Are US older adults getting lonelier (2019 study)? What about “emerging adults” (2021 meta-analysis)?* Comparison between younger-old people and older-old people on their loneliness levels* 2017 review study on the health effects of loneliness* 2023: systematic review no.1, systematic review no.2, both into the effects of loneliness on health* 2005 study on the health effects of smoking tobaccoCredits* The Studies Show is produced by Julian Mayers at Yada Yada Productions. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thestudiesshowpod.com/subscribe
In the latest episode of Stories from the River, host Charlie Malouf, welcomes Stephen Knopp, Regional Vice President, Corporate Chaplains of America, and Tim Sayles, Director, Faciliites & Construction, Broad River Retail. Stephen explains what chaplaincy is and how Corporate Chaplains are caregivers in the workplace for employees and family members of employees. Stephen shares his journey from West Virginia then to NC State and Duke, eventually leading to coming a chaplain with Corporate Chaplains of America and then to his current role, emphasizing the organization's recent growth from 180 to 400 chaplains across the contiguous United States. Stephen illustrates how critical caring for employees in the workplace through chaplaincy programs has become, citing the increased relevance of such programs given the surge of loneliness, isolation, and mental health challenges amplified by the pandemic. Tim speaks to his personal motivation for overseeing the chaplaincy program, reflecting on his background with churches and community support. Tim has overseen the Corporate Chaplains program at Broad River since its launch nearly five years ago, and has seen it grow to where it is now with 20 chaplains covering 34 locations. They discuss why Broad River Retail introduced Corporate Chaplains of America to its Memory Makers at Purpose 8:28 in 2019, which was essentially to care for its people with purpose. The Corporate Chaplain program is Employee Care (i.e., Memory Maker Care) and it's there when a Memory Maker needs it. When crisis comes or when life happens, that's most likely when you might need a chaplain. The aspects of the Corporate Chaplain program are that it is confidential, anonymous, permission-based, available 24/7/365, and the chaplaincy program does not try to push religion or religious beliefs on anyone. They dive into the significance of the corporate chaplaincy program offered to the Memory Makers at Broad River Retail. Highlighting the importance of caring for and providing Memory Makers with chaplain services to help them through personal challenges that impact them or even a member of their family, such as grief counseling, financial struggles, stress and anxiety, relationship problems, depression, isolation, loneliness, illness and mental health issues. When it was launched at Broad River in the Fall of 2019, the program initially featured chaplains visiting the company's facilities weekly, but it has evolved with technology advancements, such as with the telachap QR code app, to maintain support during the COVID-19 pandemic, which curbed in-person interactions for a period of time. They continue the conversation with the various aspects of the chaplaincy service, including its remarkable utilization rate being significantly higher than that of traditional Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs). This, they attribute to the culture of care that Corporate Chaplains of America fosters within companies, positioning chaplains not just as confidants, but also as liaisons to additional resources like EAPs. The episode illustrates the broader impact of the chaplaincy program, both within Broad River Retail, and across other businesses, underlining the program's role in nurturing an organization's well-being. Additional Resources: Corporate Chaplains of America - https://chaplain.org/ TelaChap at Corporate Chaplains of America - https://chaplain.org/corporate-chaplains-of-america-telachap/ LEAPCare (powered by Corporate Chaplains of America) - https://leapcare.org/ 2024 Voice of the Workplace Report from Calm - https://business.calm.com/2024-voice-of-the-workplace-report/ Business Insider article (December 11, 2023): "Gen Z is bringing a whole new vibe to the workplace: anxiety" - https://www.businessinsider.com/remote-work-fueling-gen-z-job-anxiety-stress-mental-health-2023-12 Surgeon General Warning (May 2023) - Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation - https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf The Purpose Summit 2024 (April 29, 2024 - May 1, 2024 in Charlotte, NC) - https://www.thepurposesummit.com/ Stephen Knopp (LinkedIn profile) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sgknopp/ This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bis8f7sVyIk Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes.
In the latest episode of Stories from the River, host Charlie Malouf, welcomes Stephen Knopp, Regional Vice President, Corporate Chaplains of America, and Tim Sayles, Director, Faciliites & Construction, Broad River Retail. Stephen explains what chaplaincy is and how Corporate Chaplains are caregivers in the workplace for employees and family members of employees. Stephen shares his journey from West Virginia then to NC State and Duke, eventually leading to coming a chaplain with Corporate Chaplains of America and then to his current role, emphasizing the organization's recent growth from 180 to 400 chaplains across the contiguous United States. Stephen illustrates how critical caring for employees in the workplace through chaplaincy programs has become, citing the increased relevance of such programs given the surge of loneliness, isolation, and mental health challenges amplified by the pandemic. Tim speaks to his personal motivation for overseeing the chaplaincy program, reflecting on his background with churches and community support. Tim has overseen the Corporate Chaplains program at Broad River since its launch nearly five years ago, and has seen it grow to where it is now with 20 chaplains covering 34 locations. They discuss why Broad River Retail introduced Corporate Chaplains of America to its Memory Makers at Purpose 8:28 in 2019, which was essentially to care for its people with purpose. The Corporate Chaplain program is Employee Care (i.e., Memory Maker Care) and it's there when a Memory Maker needs it. When crisis comes or when life happens, that's most likely when you might need a chaplain. The aspects of the Corporate Chaplain program are that it is confidential, anonymous, permission-based, available 24/7/365, and the chaplaincy program does not try to push religion or religious beliefs on anyone. They dive into the significance of the corporate chaplaincy program offered to the Memory Makers at Broad River Retail. Highlighting the importance of caring for and providing Memory Makers with chaplain services to help them through personal challenges that impact them or even a member of their family, such as grief counseling, financial struggles, stress and anxiety, relationship problems, depression, isolation, loneliness, illness and mental health issues. When it was launched at Broad River in the Fall of 2019, the program initially featured chaplains visiting the company's facilities weekly, but it has evolved with technology advancements, such as with the telachap QR code app, to maintain support during the COVID-19 pandemic, which curbed in-person interactions for a period of time. They continue the conversation with the various aspects of the chaplaincy service, including its remarkable utilization rate being significantly higher than that of traditional Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs). This, they attribute to the culture of care that Corporate Chaplains of America fosters within companies, positioning chaplains not just as confidants, but also as liaisons to additional resources like EAPs. The episode illustrates the broader impact of the chaplaincy program, both within Broad River Retail, and across other businesses, underlining the program's role in nurturing an organization's well-being. Additional Resources: Corporate Chaplains of America - https://chaplain.org/ TelaChap at Corporate Chaplains of America - https://chaplain.org/corporate-chaplains-of-america-telachap/ LEAPCare (powered by Corporate Chaplains of America) - https://leapcare.org/ 2024 Voice of the Workplace Report from Calm - https://business.calm.com/2024-voice-of-the-workplace-report/ Business Insider article (December 11, 2023): "Gen Z is bringing a whole new vibe to the workplace: anxiety" - https://www.businessinsider.com/remote-work-fueling-gen-z-job-anxiety-stress-mental-health-2023-12 Surgeon General Warning (May 2023) - Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation - https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf The Purpose Summit 2024 (April 29, 2024 - May 1, 2024 in Charlotte, NC) - https://www.thepurposesummit.com/ Stephen Knopp (LinkedIn profile) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sgknopp/ This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bis8f7sVyIk Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes.
Technology connects us more than ever. Yet, we feel lonelier than ever. Worldwide, one in four adults (more than a billion people) feel lonely. And 36% of all Americans — including 61% of young adults aged 18-25 — feel “serious loneliness.” It's gotten so bad that, in 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a health advisory about America's loneliness epidemic, equating social disconnection to the physical health risks to that of drinking alcohol, obesity, physical inactivity, and even smoking 15 cigarettes a day. In this session from SXSW 2024, Andrew Greenstein, Co-Founder and CEO at SF AppWorks and host of ‘The Next Great Thing' podcast leads a thought-provoking discussion, joined by panelists Leslie Witt, Chief Product and Design officer at Headspace; Kyle Rand, Co-Founder and CEO at Rendever; and Erick Hachenburg, Founder at Tenor, creator of GIF Keyboard. Together, they dive into the paradox of loneliness in our hyper-connected world, explore how the complex relationship between loneliness and technology impacts different cohorts (especially young people and older adults), and offer their vision for a mentally healthy digital future.Background reading:Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation 2023: The U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and CommunityHealth Risks of Social Isolation and Loneliness - Centers for Disease Control and PreventionTechnology's role in the ‘loneliness epidemic' - The Washington Post Loneliness or social isolation linked to serious health outcomes, study finds - CNNThe Global State of Social Connections - Meta-GallupShow notes, episodes, and more at thenextgreatthingpodcast.com. For more information on SF AppWorks, visit sfappworks.com. Follow Andrew on LinkedIn at @Andrew GreensteinQuestions? Feedback? Guest recommendations? Email us here.
We are starting a three part series going over Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation, the U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Conection and Community. It is eye opening to see how much social isolation affects us all. It affects everything from our physical health, mental health, and the health of our communities. In Part 1 we go over what the report set out to find, some of the research and ways to rethink our relationships and identify if we are isolated and lonely. In the following parts we'll talk about the heath effects of loneliness and how to advance social connection. I hope you gain some insight into a major problem in our society and stick around to find out how to fix it. Links You Need Here is the link to the full report from the Surgeon General that goes much more in depth than my brief overview. Bingeing Segment I thoroughly enjoyed a new show on Netflix recently. I highly recommend watching One Day, but be sure to bring some tissues with you. Listen to why I liked it so much. Don't Forget! Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections.
Faithful Friendships, Fake Friendships Several of you have expressed appreciation for our Proverbs series. Thank you. Before we started working through the themes, I was worried they would feel repetitive or moralistic. But I've found it refreshing, convicting, and redemptive. It sounds like many of you have as well. Our verses this morning deal with a thing that is near and dear to each of us - friendship. Faithful friendship that builds up and loves and cares versus shallow friendship that is selfish and fleeting and convenient. Please take out your Proverbs insert. On the inside you'll see those two categories. (1) On the left-hand side, The Foundation to Faithful Friendship, and (2) and on the right, The Folly of Fake Friendship. Stand as we read God's holy Word. Reading of selected proverbs------------------------------------------------------------The Foundation to Faithful FriendshipProverbs 11:25 Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.17:9 Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends.17:17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.18:24 A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.20:6 Many a man proclaims his own steadfast love, but a faithful man who can find?22:11 He who loves purity of heart, and whose speech is gracious, will have the king as his friend.27:5-6 Better is open rebuke than hidden love. Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy.27:9 Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel.27:10 Do not forsake your friend and your father's friend, and do not go to your brother's house in the day of your calamity. Better is a neighbor who is near than a brother who is far away.27:17 Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.The Folly of Fake FriendshipProverbs 14:20 The poor is disliked even by his neighbor, but the rich has many friends.15:17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fattened ox and hatred with it.19:4,6-7 Wealth brings many new friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend. Many seek the favor of a generous man, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts. All a poor man's brothers hate him; how much more do his friends go far from him! He pursues them with words, but does not have them.------------------------------------------------------------ You may not have heard this, but there is a new epidemic sweeping the nation. Last October, the surgeon general released a report about its devastating effects. But it's not an epidemic spread by germs. It's not an epidemic that requires masks. We don't have to wipe down door handles and counters. This epidemic is not helped at all by any kind of social distancing. No, in fact, quite the opposite. But this epidemic sadly increases your risk of diseases. The report states that if you are touched by this epidemic, your disease and heart condition risks increase by 29% and 32% respectively. This epidemic has affected 61% of adults. But it has especially targeted younger people. In the last two decades, this epidemic has increased 70% in teenagers and young adults ages 15-24. It's been devastating in so many ways. What is this epidemic? Let me read you the title of the surgeon general's report: Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation. The trend of more and more loneliness began way before the COVID pandemic but was heightened by it. Think about this: We live in a world where we have more interaction with other people through social media, yet we are more and more lonely. We live in a world where we have hundreds of so-called “friends,” online, yet we feel isolated. And I think you know some of the tragic results of loneliness. In speaking with several of you, I know that some of you are lonely - lonely to different degrees and for different reasons. And we go through phases of loneliness in our lifetime. I remember driving into the Atlanta area for the first time back in the mid-90s. I had taken a job here. But I didn't know a single soul. Those first few months were very lonely. But by God's grace, through the church, I began to develop some fast friends. Many with whom I am still friends today. Proverbs speaks to our hearts about friendship. It not only tells us the importance of friendship, but it directs us to what faithful friendship looks like. And it also warns us about superficial friends. My hope this morning is that each of us would see, in a deeper way, the importance of friendship… and how to be a faithful friend to one another. With that in mind, let's first consider the foundation to faithful friendship and then second, the folly of fake friendship. After that, we'll talk about where to begin. The Foundation to Faithful Friendship As I was contemplating these verses, three categories stood out to me that summarize a faithful friend. A faithful friend (1) provides steadfast support through the joys and trials of life, (2) imparts God's wisdom in love, and (3) nurtures mutual brotherhood. (2x) Some of these verses fit nicely into one of these categories, but a couple of them speak to more than one category. (1) steadfast support Let's begin with the steadfast support one. I am including the phrase “through the joys and trials of life” because think of the different kinds of experiences in life. Joys include celebrations and success and other kinds of milestones, and trials include different kinds of suffering and sadness and difficult change. And a true friend is one who is there. It's someone who is present and who endures with you through thick and thin. I think the Proverb that most embodies this characteristic is 17:17. “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” If you are going through one of life's valleys– no matter what it is whether grief or doubt or persecution of some kind, a true friend will be there for you. He or she will encourage you if needed, or be present with you if needed, or care for and provide. That friend will know you and how to care for your soul. And if you are both going through that adversity together, you can support one another through that time. Proverbs 18:24 also captures this in a different way: “A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” A companion, by the way, is someone with whom you share something in common or you occasionally spend time together. In other words, a casual friend. If you only have people in your life who are companions, then when adversity comes, you may not have someone there for you. “…but a friend,” it says, “sticks closer than a brother.” Someone you are knit close to will be there for you. A couple of these other verses similarly emphasize this kind of steadfastness, like the one that says, “do not forsake your friend or your father's friend…” And this kind of steadfast support needs to be demonstrated. What I mean is, it's one thing to say you are faithful, but it's another thing to confirm it with your actions. That's what Proverbs 20:6 says. “Many a man proclaims his own steadfast love, but a faithful man who can find?” So, that's the first category – steadfast faithfulness. (2) imparts God's wisdom in love The second characteristic in these verses is how a friend imparts God's wisdom in love. This is about loving your friends by giving counsel - not the world's counsel, but wisdom from the Word. That may be listening to and praying with your friend through a big decision in life. It may be giving godly advice. For example, look at Proverbs 27:9 “Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel.” A dear friend helps to apply God's word in various situations in life. Sometimes that means gently exhorting them when you see a disconnect between their actions and faith in Christ. Take, for example, Proverbs 27:5-6 – It says there in the middle – “Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy.” A friend speaks the truth in love. Let me add, a friend supports you but does not enable you. And let me give you an example. Let's say you are married. Maybe you are. And you are going through a rough patch. And you go to your friend and say, “I'm really hurt. My husband (or my wife) said this difficult thing to me.” Whatever it is… If your friend says back to you “I can't believe he (or she) said that. You have a right to be angry. That's the worst thing I've heard in a while. I hope that you dished it back at him.” Well, that is not being a good friend. A faithful friend will instead say something like “I'm so sorry. That sounds very difficult. Can I pray with you and encourage you?” And then later have a deeper conversation about what transpired. And if there were hurtful things said on both sides, encouraging your friend to seek forgiveness from her spouse. That's a pretty different kind of response, isn't it? I heard someone say the other day “there is no such thing as ‘I love you but'.” Meaning, if you love someone you will always affirm them. That's not what the Scriptures teach. No, quite the contrary. Displaying love to a friend is speaking the wisdom and truth of God to them. The book of James ends with this word: “My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death...” Now, that's the extreme case. Often times, we just need a gentle correction. Or a reminder of God's Word in matters of doctrine or practice. So, first, a faithful friend is there for you in the joys and sorrows of life. Second, a faithful friend speaks God's wisdom to you, in love. (3) nurtures mutual brotherhood. And third, a faithful friend nurtures mutual brotherhood - brotherhood in the sense it's used in Scripture meaning brotherly love. Phileo. It's mutual. To use another word, it's reciprocal. It's giving and receiving. Good friends support one another. Not in a selfish way, but in an edifying way. It's really difficult to be in a friendship that's always one-sided, meaning one friend is always the one who gives in the ways we already talked about. To be sure, there will be times when one friend needs to pour her life into her friend. That's part of what it means to be an enduring friend. But healthy friendships are mutual. Look at the very first Proverbs listed. 11:25 “Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.” There's that mutual relationship. Here's another one: Proverbs 27:17 “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” I think that Proverb is in every single men's ministry book I've ever read. The reason is, it captures both the second point of speaking wisdom to a brother as well as this point, reciprocating brotherly love by sharpening one another. It's a great one because faithful friends nurture and challenge one another. So steadfast faithfulness, speaking the truth in love, and mutual brotherhood. The greatest example in the Bible of these principles lived out is the friendship between King David and Jonathan. Jonathan was King Saul's son. We read about their friendship earlier from 1 Samuel 18 and 19. These two men, David and Jonathan, loved each other with that phileo - brotherly love. They forged a two-way covenant friendship. They fought alongside one another in battle. Jonathan defended David from King Saul's jealousy. And after Jonathan died in battle, David not only wept bitterly, but later in honor of Jonathan, David cared for Jonathan's son Mephibosheth. Mephibosheth essentially became part of David's family. And think about this, King Solomon, David's son, would have heard about his father's friendship with Jonathan. Solomon never met Jonathan. Jonathan died before Solomon was born. But Solomon would have known Mephibosheth. Solomon would have read the prophet Samuel's account of David and Jonathan's friendship - the very words we read earlier. And I think it's safe to assume that King David would have spoken about Jonathan and so would, of course, Mephibosheth. So, as Solomon was composing and compiling these Proverbs on friendship, one of the examples of a faithful friendship was his father's friendship with Jonathan. It's a beautiful picture of faithful friendship. And I get angry when I hear people say that David and Jonathan's friendship included intimacy in inappropriate ways. The Scriptures in no way paints that picture. These were brothers, knit together with that phileo love and trust to defend and support one another. For the guys here… deep friendships with other men is critical for each one of us. If you are married, yes, your wife should be your closest friend in many ways. But you need other guys like this to sharpen you - to be there for you and to both challenge and encourage you. Ok, let me say one more thing about friendship and love. As you know, one of the most common passages used in weddings is 1 Corinthians 13 – the love chapter. I think I've preached 3-4 wedding homilies on it. But you know what, that chapter is not about marriage. No, the book of 1 Corinthians is written to draw the Christians in Corinth back to unity with and love for one another. Certainly 1 Corinthians 13 applies to marriage, but it's primarily about brotherly love. Hear these familiar words… “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” The similarities are striking between Proverbs description of faithful friends and 1 Corinthians 13. That's because it's the love between friends. It was the love that David and Jonathan had for one another. And it's the love we each need in faithful friendship. The Folly of Fake Friendship That brings us now to the opposite of genuine deep friendship and that is fake friendship. You can see those verses on the right, The Folly of Fake Friendship. These verses capture the general folly of false friends... false friends are convenient friends. They are only a friend to you because they can get something from you or vice versa. Or false friends are superficial because their friendship with you is not based on trust and love but is just a means-to-an-end. The main example here is how someone with wealth has many friends and someone in poverty has few. You see that in Proverbs 19:4 and 6. It says, “Wealth brings many new friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend. Many seek the favor of a generous man, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.” The point is that the friends of the wealthy are often not genuine. Their interests are more “what can you give me” rather than genuine reasons of mutual brotherhood. I've always found Proverbs 15:17 humorous. “Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fattened ox and hatred with it.” Amy has tried to get me to eat more herbs – like, you know, basil and cilantro…. something about nutrients and anti-oxidants. But, of course, I'd rather have fattened ox. Actually, I think the point is more about poverty and wealth. A dinner of inexpensive herbs with faithful friends is so much better than dining on the choicest of foods with fake friends. And maybe it's not money, but maybe instead it's the other person's popularity. Or their lifestyle that you like participating in… or because it will advance your career or your status in the community. Or because they are an expert at something, and you are intrigued by that. Or because they can become a client of yours. This reminded me of a painful story in college. I had a friend, a good friend, who signed up for Amway. And, of course, he wanted to tell me about the products he was selling. I listened, but in the end, I politely declined. My reason was that I didn't want our friendship to be complicated by multi-level marketing or salesy type things. But he kept pushing and he wouldn't take “no” for an answer. That eventually drove us apart and we haven't talked since. When I think about what happened, it's always grieved my heart. Think about it this way: shallow convenient friendships don't have the foundation of faithful friendships. · Instead of standing by you through trials, a superficial friend is going to flee. · Instead of speaking the truth in love, a superficial friend is going to lie or tell you what you want to hear. · And especially this last one… instead of reciprocation, a superficial friendship is one sided. It's a “what have you done for me lately” friendship. And that is sad. Finding Faithful Friends But it doesn't have to be that way. The question is, how do you be a faithful friend? And the answer is, you look to the one who is the most faithful friend. You begin with and look to Jesus. He's truly the one who has fulfilled these proverbs. Like back to 20:6 He promises steadfast love and he has faithfully fulfilled that steadfast love. Jesus modelled and fulfilled that kind of friendship with his disciples… especially his inner circle – Peter, James, and John. They served alongside of Jesus. He poured out his wisdom to them. He was there to lift them up when they lacked of faith. He called them out when they misunderstood, and he loved them. He washed their feet. And think about this. All of Jesus disciples left him when he was arrested. Peter was even there in the courtyard that night where they had taken Jesus. And yet, instead of standing by Jesus, Peter denied him three times. Yet, Jesus remained faithful to him and all of his disciples. Despite their unfaithfulness, Jesus faithfully endured the cross. Through his faithfulness, he redeemed their unfaithfulness. And after Jesus resurrection and ascension, an amazing thing happened. Peter, James, and John became the epitome of faithful friends to Jesus. They risked their lives to defend Christ and proclaim his truth. They would ultimately die for him, that his name may be exalted. Jesus faithfulness to them, gave them courage and hope to be faithful to him to the end. This is the friend that we have in Jesus. And to be sure, we do not need to set aside our reverent awe for Jesus. He is not our “pal,” so to speak. No, he's the kind of faithful friend described here… and he is our Savior and our Lord. We can come to him in prayer. We can bare our hearts to him knowing that he bore the cross for us and he hears us. He is the most faithful friend for each of us. And it is out of that friendship with Christ that we can seek and be faithful friends with one another. I'm not saying we can't have faithful friends who don't yet know the Lord, but I am saying that our closest friends will share that friendship in Jesus. Why is that? · Well, because #1 it is through the faithful ministry of Christ that we can love and support one another through all of life. · And #2 because Jesus turned our hearts and minds to him, we can speak his wisdom into each other's hearts and minds. To say it in another way, our friendship with Christ enables our friendships with one another. With that in mind, let me close with two practical encouragements for each of us. · First, loneliness is real here among our church family. We are brothers and sisters in Christ. And so, as we look out for the needs of one another, one of our deepest needs is faithful friends. That means, if you see a brother or sister in Christ here who seems disconnected, let's work together as a church family to foster friendships… that we may be a family known for our love and care and support of one another. And if you feel lonely, please share that with one of our ministry team leads or elders or with me so that we can be the body of Christ together. · Second, every single human being has been created in God's image. That means we were all created for relationships. As we think about our own need for friendships, we should also consider the need that our neighbors have for friendships. In the surgeon general's report on loneliness, it included not only an analysis of loneliness and isolation, but it also included practical guidance - advice to different kinds of organizations including churches. And yes, a lot of that guidance was fostering friendships within the community. But the report also challenged organizations to foster friendship in the broader communities around them. And I think that's a good word. One suggestion was to “lead by example” to quote the report. When the world sees a church community loving one another as faithful friends…. it testifies to the ministry of God in Christ in us. Another thing we can do is continue to be a welcoming community. That includes here on Sundays as well as the ministries in which we're each involved in the community. Witnessing to Christ often comes through relationships with those whom God has brought into our lives. So, may we each grow in our faithful friendship with one another. And in that endeavor, may we look to the one who is our faithful friend – Jesus our Lord. And may we testify to the world around us of the faithfulness of God in Christ as we build relationships in his name.
An increasing number of people are awakening to the awareness that our thoughts and emotions can have a profound impact on our health, happiness, and lives. In fact, even traditional research has provided more studies revealing the covert effect our minds have on our health. While it's great that more people are becoming aware, it's just one piece of the puzzle. The other key part is how to use this information to create real change. In today's episode, Brandy shares two key insights that can help address hidden emotional patterns that are affecting more and more people. These insights can help you heal yourself, your happiness, and your relationships. If you've been working on healing your relationships, loneliness, happiness, and self-healing, then I strongly recommend listening to this episode! The U.S. Surgeon General's Report on Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation: https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf Additional links and resources: Email contact: support@brandygillmore.com Website: https://brandygillmore.com Free Self-Healing Training: https://brandygillmore.com/healing Facebook: https://facebook.com/brandy.gillmore/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandygillmore/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandyGillmore TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dEbqRYqY_0 Topics: happiness, relationships, self-healing, loneliness, creating change
In 2023, the Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released an 82-page advisory entitled, "Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation" and it details the health consequences of social isolation and lack of social support. In the report, sleep was specifically highlighted as an aspect of health affected by social isolation. This highlights an important connection and potentially and avenue of insomnia treatment. In this episode we wilLDefine loneliness and social isolationExamine the scope and trajectory of the problemList contributors including Covid and personal electronics/social mediaUnderstand the role of social isolation in insomnia and how data supports the linkEvaluate the role of work/workplace environment on sleep through the lens of social isolationProduced by: Maeve WinterMore Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!
In this episode of World Business Forum NYC 2023 Series from Stories from the River, host Charlie Malouf welcomes Will Luke, Director of Retail Operations and Stacey McCormick, the River's Senior VP of Retail Performance, as they break down their thoughts on Simon Sinek's unique Q&A in New York City. In their conversation, they delve into Simon's ideas on the correlation between rewarding behaviors and initiatives as opposed to rewarding outputs. They examine the idea of a company hackathon to solve big problems within the company with collaboration. Additionally, they discuss how scheduled office meetings can impede spontaneous creativity, and explore the current work-from-home (WFH) culture and why a return to office (RTO) can lead to a necessary and healthy dose of human and social connection. Simon suggests that the WFH culture is causing our epidemic of loneliness and isolation. They discuss Sinek's book "The Infinite Game" and the long-term, healthy benefits of playing an infinite game in business as opposed to the short-term and limited mindset that leads to a decline of trust, culture, and morale that comes from playing a finite game. They discuss various viewpoints presented by Sinek and whether or not they fully concur with his ideas. Additionally, they delve into some of his concepts, such as when it is appropriate to terminate someone. The conversation also covers the responsible implementation of AI technology, taking into account both its exciting possibilities and underlying concerns. In staying true to his optimistic outlook, Simon concludes his time on the stage by stating that his theme for the new year is idealism as he suggested that the possibility for world peace literaly existed within the room that day. Additional information: The Optimism Company - https://simonsinek.com "A Bit of Optimism" podcast - https://simonsinek.com/podcast/ "The Millennial Question" from Simon Sinek - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vudaAYx2IcE 3 Things w/ Simon Sinek | The Purpose of Business - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQaIyTekTmU https://www.redventures.com/blog/3-things-the-purpose-of-business Surgeon General Advisory: The Healing Effects of Social Connection - https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/priorities/connection/index.html The Surgeon General's Advisory on Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation (PDF) lays out a framework for a National Strategy to Advance Social Connection - https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf and one-page summary - https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/sg-social-connection-general.pdf "Start With Why" by Simon Sinek - https://www.amazon.com/Start-Why-Simon-Sinek/dp/1591844517 "Leaders Eat Last" by Simon Sinek - https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/1591848016/ "The Infinite Game" by Simon Sinek - https://www.amazon.com/Infinite-Game-Simon-Sinek/dp/073521350X/ "Finite and Infinite Games: A Vision of Life as Play and Possibility" by James P. Carse - https://www.amazon.com/Finite-Infinite-Games-James-Carse/dp/1476731713 "Chief Joy Officer" by Richard Sheridan - https://richardsheridan.com/books/chief-joy-officer WBF NYC 2023 Event Details: https://www.wobi.com/it/wbf-nyc/ WBF NYC 2023 Event Brochure: https://www.wobi.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/wbfnyc_brochure.pdf This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/49vgPn63wpo We hope you enjoy this episode and subscribe to our podcast for a new story each week. Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes.
In this episode of World Business Forum NYC 2023 Series from Stories from the River, host Charlie Malouf welcomes Will Luke, Director of Retail Operations and Stacey McCormick, the River's Senior VP of Retail Performance, as they break down their thoughts on Simon Sinek's unique Q&A in New York City. In their conversation, they delve into Simon's ideas on the correlation between rewarding behaviors and initiatives as opposed to rewarding outputs. They examine the idea of a company hackathon to solve big problems within the company with collaboration. Additionally, they discuss how scheduled office meetings can impede spontaneous creativity, and explore the current work-from-home (WFH) culture and why a return to office (RTO) can lead to a necessary and healthy dose of human and social connection. Simon suggests that the WFH culture is causing our epidemic of loneliness and isolation. They discuss Sinek's book "The Infinite Game" and the long-term, healthy benefits of playing an infinite game in business as opposed to the short-term and limited mindset that leads to a decline of trust, culture, and morale that comes from playing a finite game. They discuss various viewpoints presented by Sinek and whether or not they fully concur with his ideas. Additionally, they delve into some of his concepts, such as when it is appropriate to terminate someone. The conversation also covers the responsible implementation of AI technology, taking into account both its exciting possibilities and underlying concerns. In staying true to his optimistic outlook, Simon concludes his time on the stage by stating that his theme for the new year is idealism as he suggested that the possibility for world peace literaly existed within the room that day. Additional information: The Optimism Company - https://simonsinek.com "A Bit of Optimism" podcast - https://simonsinek.com/podcast/ "The Millennial Question" from Simon Sinek - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vudaAYx2IcE 3 Things w/ Simon Sinek | The Purpose of Business - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQaIyTekTmU https://www.redventures.com/blog/3-things-the-purpose-of-business Surgeon General Advisory: The Healing Effects of Social Connection - https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/priorities/connection/index.html The Surgeon General's Advisory on Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation (PDF) lays out a framework for a National Strategy to Advance Social Connection - https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf and one-page summary - https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/sg-social-connection-general.pdf "Start With Why" by Simon Sinek - https://www.amazon.com/Start-Why-Simon-Sinek/dp/1591844517 "Leaders Eat Last" by Simon Sinek - https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/1591848016/ "The Infinite Game" by Simon Sinek - https://www.amazon.com/Infinite-Game-Simon-Sinek/dp/073521350X/ "Finite and Infinite Games: A Vision of Life as Play and Possibility" by James P. Carse - https://www.amazon.com/Finite-Infinite-Games-James-Carse/dp/1476731713 "Chief Joy Officer" by Richard Sheridan - https://richardsheridan.com/books/chief-joy-officer WBF NYC 2023 Event Details: https://www.wobi.com/it/wbf-nyc/ WBF NYC 2023 Event Brochure: https://www.wobi.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/wbfnyc_brochure.pdf This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/49vgPn63wpo We hope you enjoy this episode and subscribe to our podcast for a new story each week. Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes.
In May 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, released an advisory calling attention to the public health crisis of loneliness and social isolation in the U.S. With this widespread issue affecting such a broad population, how does social isolation impact older adults? Dr. Alison Huang joins the podcast to share insights from her study on the relationship between social isolation and the risk of dementia in older adults. Using data from a nine-year National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS), she discusses how factors like living alone, limited social networks and reduced activity participation contribute to increased dementia risk. Guest: Alison Huang, PhD, MPH, senior research associate, Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Show Notes Learn more about the U.S. Surgeon General's 2023 advisory, Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation, on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) website. Read Dr. Huang's study, “Social isolation and 9-year dementia risk in community-dwelling Medicare beneficiaries in the United States,” on the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society website. Learn more about the National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS) on their website. Learn more about Dr. Alison Huang on Johns Hopkins Cochlear Center for Hearing and Public Health's website. Learn more about Alzheimer's disease prevention on our website. Connect with us Find transcripts and more at our website. Email Dementia Matters: dementiamatters@medicine.wisc.edu Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe to the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center's e-newsletter.
Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Raphael D. Florestal-Kevelier, Ph.D., M.P.H., to the Restorative Works! podcast public health series. In this series of episodes, we discuss the U.S. Surgeon General's recent report, Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation, with experts in the public health field. We continue the conversation with Dr. Florestal-Kevelier and dig deeper into methods for successful implementation of restorative practices in higher education communities that promote health equity across campus. Dr. Florestal-Kevelier explains how assessing priority needs and identifying affected individuals are the first steps in creating common language and the foundation needed to build health equity solutions. From individual student intervention to university-wide policy change, the melding of restorative practices and health promotion helps to provide clearer, more well-rounded approaches to issues surrounding mental, emotional, and physical health in higher education settings. Currently serving as the inaugural Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Health and Well-being at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), Dr. Florestal-Kevelier is leading the integration of critical health and wellness programs and services, all while advancing a public health-grounded and community-oriented approach to supporting student health and well-being. With over 15 years of experience in scholarship, practice, and teaching focused on the well-being of university students, he also serves as a clinical assistant professor of community health sciences and is an affiliate faculty member of the Division of Gender and Women's Studies at UIC. Dr. Florestal-Kevelier currently serves as the president-elect of the American College Health Association and is a founding partner of the Collaborative Center for Restorative Practices in Higher Education at the IIRP Graduate School.
Dr Vivek Murthy joins Ethics Talk to discuss loneliness as a public health threat and the connection between loneliness, public health responsiveness, and the health of our democracy. Recorded August 15, 2023. Read the full November 2023 issue - Health and Loneliness - at JournalOfEthics.org. Read the Surgeon General's Advisory on Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation here.
Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Raphael D. Florestal-Kevelier, PhD, MPH, to the Restorative Works! Podcast, public health series. In this series of episodes, we discuss the US Surgeon General's recent report, Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation with experts in the public health field. Dr. Florestal-Kevelier discusses the significance of creating physical spaces where college students can find a sense of belonging and comfort, particularly in historically marginalized communities. He provides examples of spaces that genuinely reflect the identity and culture of respective college communities through art and imagery. He illustrates how administrators can honor the diverse strengths of the communities they serve by collaborating with them, rather than imposing theoretical and research-based frameworks on them. His research and practice focus on advancing health equity in the university context, cultivating health-promoting campus environments, and improving the academic and social experiences of Black queer and transgender students. Currently serving as the inaugural Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Health and Well-being at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), Dr. Florestal-Kevelier is leading the integration of critical health and wellness programs and services, all while advancing a public health-grounded and community-oriented approach to supporting student health and well-being. With over 15 years of experience in scholarship, practice, and teaching focused on the well-being of university students, he also serves as a clinical assistant professor of community health sciences and is an affiliate faculty member of the Division of Gender and Women's Studies at UIC. Dr. Florestal-Kevelier currently serves as the president-elect of the American College Health Association and is a founding partner of the Collaborative Center for Restorative Practices in Higher Education at the IIRP Graduate School.
Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Dr. Sandro Galea to the Restorative Works! Podcast, public health series. In this series of episodes, we discuss the US Surgeon General's recent report, Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation with experts in the public health field. The US Surgeon General's report revealed how different generations are experiencing this epidemic of loneliness and isolation in different ways. Generation Z has more access to a digital landscape than any other group in history, yet they still experience loneliness and social isolation. The Baby Boomer generation is reeling from the fragmentation of the communities and families brought forth by economic fluctuations. Dr. Galea explains how loneliness is a widespread issue, one that has been building for years, but is now reaching a critical point where the effects are being felt across generations in different ways. To begin to address the issue of social disconnection, Dr. Galea reminds us that we must marry the insight of community members and science-based methods. We must also be aware that sometimes the loudest voices may not represent the whole community. It takes caution and attention to ensure that we are inclusive of those members of the community who are in the minority, those who are not always heard in traditional community spaces. Without those minority voices, we run the risk of creating increased fragmentation and social isolation. Dr. Galea is Dean and Robert A. Knox Professor at the Boston University School of Public Health. He has been named an epidemiology innovator by Time, a top voice in healthcare by LinkedIn, and is one of the most cited social scientists in the world. His writing and work are featured regularly in national and global public media. A native of Malta, he has served as a field physician for Doctors Without Borders and has held academic positions at Columbia University, University of Michigan, and the New York Academy of Medicine. He is also the author of The Healthiest Goldfish, where he provides regular insights into his research and work. Tune in to hear more about Dr. Galea's perspective on addressing loneliness by investigating the social determinants of health across communities.
Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad to the Restorative Works! Podcast, public health series. In this series of episodes, we discuss the US Surgeon General's recent report, Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation with experts in the public health field. Humans are social creatures and like all social species, have a better chance of survival when they are in community as opposed to experiencing isolation. As shown through data in the report, the risk of pre-mature death increases up to 29% for those who experience social isolation. Those who are more socially connected live longer. Dr. HoltLunstad explains the difference between perceived loneliness and social isolation and discusses how various systems affect our ability to connect, shifting from an individualistic lens to a wider perspective. Dr. Holt-Lunstad's research focuses on the individual and population health effects, biological mechanisms, and effective strategies to mitigate risk and promote protection associated with social connection. Her research has been seminal in the recognition of social isolation and loneliness as risk factors for early mortality. As the lead scientific editor for a US Surgeon General's Advisory and Framework for a National Strategy, her work also focuses on translating evidence into practice and policy. She is a professor of psychology and neuroscience, and director of the Social Connection & Health Lab at Brigham Young University. She is also the founding scientific chair and board member for the U.S. Foundation for Social Connection and the Global Initiative on Loneliness and Connection. Tune in to learn more about Dr. Holt-Lunstad's perspective on the complexities of addressing lack of social connection and recognizing systemically manufactured isolation in communities.
Volunteering improves psychological well-being. Team Rubicon has researched this positive effect, not just on the communities it serves, but also on the well-being of its 170,000 volunteers. The organization applies military expertise and speed to provide fast response and social support to those who have suffered a disaster. We learn from David Burke and Patti Norberg about the many benefits they have found with volunteering. David Burke is the Chief Program Officer at Team Rubicon, an organization that was founded by US armed forces veterans in 2010 with the purpose of voluntarily joining together to work on missions in the aid of regular citizens who are suffering because of natural disasters. Patti Norberg PhD is a Professor of Marketing at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut, and also a good friend of Tim Houlihan. Team Rubicon is a veteran led humanitarian organization that serves people before, during and after disasters and crises. It's a movement of thousands of people that work domestically and internationally from mitigating the effects of fires, floods and natural disasters. They are instrumental in missions to rebuild people's homes, surge medical capacity and provide clean water. From the offset, the purpose of Team Rubicon was not just to help disaster survivors, but also to support veterans' well-being after leaving the military. And Team Rubicon goes one step further by actually researching the effects on well-being and mental health. Kurt and Tim discuss the findings from this research and how it is shaping the ongoing work of Team Rubicon. Topics (4:37) Welcome and speed round questions. (6:56) What is Team Rubicon? (8:53) How does a military background help Team Rubicon volunteers? (11:01) What makes Team Rubicon different from other volunteer organizations? (18:00) How Team Rubicon takes care of the mental health of its volunteers. (21:33) The social connection that comes from volunteering. (28:36) How volunteering helps make you feel significant. (31:47) The next studies on psychological well-being with Team Rubicon. (35:19) What's next for Team Rubicon? (39:31) Grooving Session with Kurt and Tim on volunteering. © 2023 Behavioral Grooves Links Team Rubicon: https://teamrubiconusa.org/ “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation” by Dr Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General: https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf Carol Ryff's, Psychological Well-Being Scales: https://ppc.sas.upenn.edu/resources/questionnaires-researchers/psychological-well-being-scales#:~:text=WHAT%20THE%20QUESTIONNAIRE%20MEASURES,in%20life%2C%20self%2Dacceptance. Behavioral Grooves Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/behavioralgrooves
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy visits the Ask Lisa Podcast to talk about the public health crisis you might not know about: loneliness. He joins co-hosts Dr. Lisa and Reena for a wide-ranging conversation on parenting, being a Dad, access to mental health services, the harms of social media, and what big tech companies can do to help protect our kids online. The episode ends with Dr. Murthy asking Dr. Lisa a thought-provoking question about what parents need now. Surgeon General Advisory on Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation Surgeon General Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health House Calls with Dr. Vivek Murthy Podcast Follow and subscribe to our new YouTube channel where you can see all our latest video episodes: https://youtube.com/@asklisapodcast And follow us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn @AskLisaPodcast, @Lisa.Damour, @ReenaNinan. Checkout Dr. Lisa's website for more resources: https://www.drlisadamour.com/ Ask Lisa is produced by: https://www.goodtroubleproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy visits the Ask Lisa Podcast to talk about the public health crisis you might not know about: loneliness. He joins co-hosts Dr. Lisa and Reena for a wide-ranging conversation on parenting, being a Dad, access to mental health services, the harms of social media, and what big tech companies can do to help protect our kids online. The episode ends with Dr. Murthy asking Dr. Lisa a thought-provoking question about what parents need now. Surgeon General Advisory on Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation Surgeon General Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health House Calls with Dr. Vivek Murthy Podcast Follow and subscribe to our new YouTube channel where you can see all our latest video episodes: https://youtube.com/@asklisapodcast And follow us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn @AskLisaPodcast, @Lisa.Damour, @ReenaNinan. Checkout Dr. Lisa's website for more resources: https://www.drlisadamour.com/ Ask Lisa is produced by: https://www.goodtroubleproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In one of our most talked about episodes, Stella Morabito came on the show in May to talk about her book The Weaponization of Loneliness: How Tyrants Stoke Our Fear of Isolation to Silence, Divide, and Conquer. We talked about a new kind tyranny creeping into American lives. Government, social media and a new kind of “ruling class” are increasingly working to control speech and behavior and isolating us from one another. This effort is intensifying and spreading throughout society's institutions. “Isolation, and how rulers use it to control people, is really the greatest threat to freedom, no matter what level of tyranny it is,” explained Stella. And now, as if right on cue, the U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has released an advisory titled “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation.” It warns that social isolation is a major public health problem and that the federal government should both fund and direct local organizations to “strengthen social infrastructure in local communities.” The Orwellian advisory in effect warns that participation is mandatory if their plan is to work. In Murthy's report you'll find no admission of the government's key role in promoting anti-family, anti-faith, and anti-speech policies that drive people into social isolation, nor for its responsibility in brutally enforcing our isolation during its Covid era. Also jumping into the federal government loneliness business is Democrat Senator Chris Murphy who has introduced a bill - the National Strategy for Social Connection Act - that would “create a federal office to combat the growing epidemic of American loneliness, develop anti-loneliness strategies, and foster best practices to promote social connection.” It would be housed in the Executive Office of the President reporting to Joe Biden. So the federal government, which just three years ago commanded Americans to “lock yourself up, don't go to work, school, or church, cover your face, social distance, close your business, stay far away from other people, even your family” is now telling us it can solve the isolation and loneliness problem it created. We're living in insane times. To talk all this through I'm joined on this episode by two wise thinkers and counselors: Stella Morabito, again, and Mark Tapscott. Stella Morabito, a senior contributor at The Federalist, writes extensively on the effects of propaganda, group think, censorship, and the cult mindset. Previously she was an analyst at the Central Intelligence Agency specializing in Soviet politics, and communist media and propaganda. Mark Tapscott is an award-winning veteran investigative journalist who covers Congress for The Epoch Times, and is the founding editor of HillFaith. Mark was admitted to the National Freedom of Information Act Hall of Fame class of 2006, and he was named the Conservative Journalist of the Year in 2008 by CPAC. There are many ways to combat isolation and cope with the problems of loneliness. As you might guess, we don't think federal government agencies should be part of the solution. (Unless they simply get out of the way.) Listen in.
Earlier this year, the U.S Surgeon General released a report titled "Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation." Isolation seems like a problem for individuals, but it actually affects every aspect of our community. In this episode, the For Evansville Staff sat down to discuss points in the report we found relevant to our work. We wanted to answer the questions: 1. What can our listeners do about it? 2. What can the local Church do about it? 3. And how to change the question from "How do we get people connected?" to "How can we get people to connect with each other?" Show notes: U.S Surgeon General's Report: "Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation."
“In this world each man pisses in the other mans eye” Harriet and Ikoi discuss the recently released report by the U.S. Surgeon General 'Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation (The U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community)'. We discuss the empty platitudes of the state, how kindness can (unfortunately) make you a sucker, how isolation is good for business, finding community in products & brands and how men in particular suffer a chronic lack of physical (non-sexual) touch. References: Website: https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/priorities/connection/index.html PDF: https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf Life Trends 2023: Emerging Trends in Business | Accenture: https://www.accenture.com/us-en/insights/song/accenture-life-trends 'Be A Man': Modernists and Traditionalists Debate Masculinity: https://youtu.be/9nE3EQEBzc0 Broke: Britain's Debt Emergency | Dispatches | Channel 4 Documentaries: https://youtu.be/X9UlLGAywqU -- Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsnotjustinyourhead Email us with feedback, questions, suggestions at itsnotjustinyourhead@gmail.com. -- Harriet's other shows: WBAI Interpersonal Update (Wednesdays): https://wbai.org/program.php?program=431 Capitalism Hits Home: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPJpiw1WYdTNYvke-gNRdml1Z2lwz0iEH -- ATTENTION! This is a Boring Dystopia/Obligatory 'don't sue us' message: This podcast provides numerous different perspectives and criticisms of the mental health space, however, it should not be considered medical advice. Please consult your medical professional with regards to any health decisions or management. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsnotjustinyourhead/message
Sean Illing talks with evolutionary anthropologist David Samson, whose new book Our Tribal Future delves into how tribalism has shaped the human story — and how we might be able to mitigate its negative effects in the future. Sean and David discuss how and when tribal organization came on the scene, what changed in human organization when it did, and how taking advantage of some positive aspects of tribal alignment could provide a path toward inoculating humanity against stubborn, regressive divisiveness. Host: Sean Illing (@seanilling), host, The Gray Area Guest: David Samson (@Primalprimate), professor of anthropology, University of Toronto; author References: Our Tribal Future: How to Channel Our Foundational Human Instincts into a Force for Good by David R. Samson (St. Martin's; 2023) "Dunbar's number" by Robin Dunbar (New Scientist) The Nunn Lab, Duke University PDF: Surgeon General's Advisory on Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation (May 3) "Human Response to Disaster" by Charles E. Fritz (Proceedings of the HFES, vol. 18 no. 3; 1974) Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari (Signal; 2014) The Expanding Circle: Ethics, Evolution, and Moral Progress by Peter Singer (Princeton; 2011) "Peter Singer on his ethical legacy" (The Gray Area; May 25) Blueprint: The Evolutionary Origins of a Good Society by Nicholas A. Christakis (Little Brown Spark; 2019) Bill Nye debates Ken Ham (Feb. 4, 2014) God and Evolution? The Implications of Darwin's Theory for Fundamentalism, the Bible, and the Meaning of Life by Daniel J. Samson (Solon; 2006) Enjoyed this episode? Rate The Gray Area ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Subscribe for free. Be the first to hear the next episode of The Gray Area. Subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Support The Gray Area by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts This episode was made by: Producer: Erikk Geannikis Engineer: Patrick Boyd Editorial Director, Vox Talk: A.M. Hall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feelings of loneliness can arise when individuals do not have sufficient social connections or experience limited interactions with others. Loneliness has become a silent epidemic in our modern society, affecting individuals of all ages and backgrounds. But what many don't realize is that loneliness goes beyond mere emotional distress – it can have profound implications for our physical health.If you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a skilled trained counselor.RADICALLY GENUINE PODCASTRadically Genuine Podcast Website Twitter: Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPPSubstack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger McFillinInstagram @radgenpodTikTok @radgenpodRadGenPodcast@gmail.com—-----------FREE DOWNLOAD! DISTRESS TOLERANCE SKILLS—----------ADDITIONAL RESOURCES1:30 - HHS 2023: Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation9:30 - Evolutionary Mechanisms for Loneliness - PMC14:30 - How tech and social media are making us feel lonelier than ever - CNET22:30 - Less in-person social interaction with peers among U.S. adolescents in the 21st century and links to loneliness - Jean M. Twenge, Brian H. Spitzberg, W. Keith Campbell, 201924:30 - What Is Phubbing? Why It's Bad for Relationships and Mental Health | Time28:00 - Fear of missing out: A brief overview of origin, theoretical underpinnings and relationship with mental health - PMC32:00 - Cyrano de Bergerac (play) - Wikipedia35:00 - Exploring the Relationship Between Loneliness, Materialism, and Life Satisfaction in a Western Context: the Moderating Role of Gender37:00 - Buyer's remorse - Wikipedia39:00 - Stop Suffering by Giving Up Your Attack Thoughts | Psychology Today41:00 - Conversations With God : An Uncommon Dialogue: Neale Donald Walsch51:00 - The Paradox of Choice - The Decision Lab56:00 - Why People Cheat: Ashley Madison Study Challenges Long-Held Beliefs About Infidelity
Loneliness is a common feeling that many people struggle with. If this is something you're going through, know that you're not alone. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at BYU and the Lead Science Editor for Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation, to learn why we have a loneliness epidemic and what we can do to battle and overcome it. Instagram: @movingmaria Facebook: Let's Get Moving with Maria Website: https://linktr.ee/letsgetmovingwithmariaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On May 1, 2023 the US Surgeon General released an Advisory on “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation”. This advisory paper is subtitled “The Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community”. 2,000 years ago, Jesus of Nazareth came, teaching that the greatest need of humanity is restored relationship with God, and the gift of social belonging in the Family of God. He gave his life as the Son of God to restore us as Sons and Daughters of God. God designed the local church to be the single most powerful human experience of genuine love and social belonging, by embodying the Family of God.
|EP111| Today On Stay At Home Dads Podcast I talk about the United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's statement that loneliness has become an epidemic. I then take a dive into the Department of Health and Human Services report on this subject called Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation. I discuss the effects of loneliness and lacking social connection, what that does to our health and wellness, as well the effect is has on young people. I also talk about ways we can combat this issue and stay connected with family and friends as well as cultivate new connections with people and out community. The full report I referenced is linked below, also be sure to send me your questions or comments on Pod Bean or the Instagram page @stayathomedads_podcast. Links: https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf?utm_campaign=mb&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=morning_brew https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/topic/social_connection/definition#how-cultivate-social-connection Podcast Links: •Apple Podcast App: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stay-at-home-dads-podcast/id1566807529 •Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4WoSrsB0Bz70scOo8ExEEX •Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89162611-78ab-429b-af13-82e6883be2ab/Stay-at-Home-Dads-Podcast •Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL3N0YXlhdGhvbWVkYWRzL2ZlZWQueG1s •Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/stay-at-home-dads-podcast/PC:1001022563 •Instagram: @stayathomedads_podcast •Web: https://stayathomedads.podbean.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPZ0gFs6Upc7Ws8_ma6sJvA https://www.youtube.com/c/HighPriority Intro song by: @thederz Outro song by: Track Tribe
In "A Better Place," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, the latest booster shot update from the FDA, and why the darkest days of the pandemic may be behind us. Dr. Osterholm also answers a COVID query on cardiac events following mRNA booster doses and shares a beautiful place from one of our listeners.Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation: The U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community (Vivek Murthy)Podcast Feedback Survey
Howie and Harlan are joined by Amanda Skinner, a Yale SOM graduate who leads Planned Parenthood of Southern New England. Harlan reflects on the potential and the dangers of artificial intelligence; Howie reports on an advisory from Surgeon General Vivek Murthy about the public health impact of loneliness and social isolation. Links: “Five Alumni Named 2021-22 Donaldson Fellows” “Idaho hospital to stop delivering babies as doctors flee over abortion ban” “Abortion providers in the United States: expanding beyond obstetrics and gynecology” “‘The Godfather of A.I.' Leaves Google and Warns of Danger Ahead” “Is artificial intelligence advancing too quickly? What AI leaders at Google say” “ChatGPT may have better bedside manner than some doctors, but it lacks some expertise” “Surgeon General: We Have Become a Lonely Nation. It's Time to Fix That.” “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation” “Good genes are nice, but joy is better” Learn more about the MBA for Executives program at Yale SOM. Email Howie and Harlan comments or questions.
Howie and Harlan are joined by Amanda Skinner, a Yale SOM graduate who leads Planned Parenthood of Southern New England. Harlan reflects on the potential and the dangers of artificial intelligence; Howie reports on an advisory from Surgeon General Vivek Murthy about the public health impact of loneliness and social isolation. Links: “Five Alumni Named 2021-22 Donaldson Fellows” “Idaho hospital to stop delivering babies as doctors flee over abortion ban” “Abortion providers in the United States: expanding beyond obstetrics and gynecology” “‘The Godfather of A.I.' Leaves Google and Warns of Danger Ahead” “Is artificial intelligence advancing too quickly? What AI leaders at Google say” “ChatGPT may have better bedside manner than some doctors, but it lacks some expertise” “Surgeon General: We Have Become a Lonely Nation. It's Time to Fix That.” “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation” “Good genes are nice, but joy is better” Learn more about the MBA for Executives program at Yale SOM. Email Howie and Harlan comments or questions.
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