Show Notes
You might be the loneliest you've ever been — and have no idea why. One of my favorite guests and favorite humans, Liz Moody, is back on the show to talk about why loneliness isn't an exposure problem. It's not about being around more people. It's a discomfort problem. We're getting into why our frictionless, optimized lives are quietly killing our ability to connect, what it actually takes to build real friendships from scratch, why vulnerability is the shortcut nobody wants to take, and the one shift you can make this week that will move you toward deeper connection — no new plans required.
Liz’s links:
Website: https://www.lizmoody.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizmoody/
Podcast: https://www.lizmoody.com/the-liz-moody-podcast/
Book: A Hundred Ways to Change Your Life: http://Bookshopbookshop.org/a/90037/9780063333710
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Intro
Why We've Never Been More Connected — Yet More Alone
The "Creation Era" of Friendship & Why Discomfort Is the Price of Connection
The Cozy Era vs. The Creation Era of Friendship
Loneliness Is a Discomfort Problem, Not an Exposure Problem
Misdiagnosing Loneliness — What You're Actually Missing
The Harvard Study of Adult Development & the #1 Predictor of a Long Life
Face-Down Phone Theory & What Your Phone Is Costing Your Relationships
Match Theory: Stop Impressing, Start Finding Your People
The 50-Hour Rule: How Long It Really Takes to Make a Friend
From Transaction to Connection — Getting Past Tit for Tat
Human Beings vs. Human Doings: Productivity Culture & Friendship
Shared Experiences, Novelty & Building Deeper Bonds
"Abouts" — The Secret Ingredient to Lasting Friendships
Healthy Solitude vs. Loneliness (and Why Most of Us Never Actually Rest)
The One Shift to Make This Week If You Feel Lonely
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