67 | Why Am I All Alone? Breaking the Silence on Isolation, Loneliness, and Adult Friendship - with Val Walker

Have you ever found yourself wondering, “Why am I all alone?” In this heartfelt and honest episode, I’m joined by author, Val Walker to explore one of the most tender—and often silent—struggles many women face: isolation and loneliness in adulthood.

Val shares the powerful story that sparked her journey into researching loneliness. Val’s story highlights the harsh realities of and complicated emotions surrounding isolation. She also discusses how even a friend’s abandonment isn’t always what it seems. Finally, Val’s story highlights forgiveness, reconciliation, and her own passion for helping others realize this simple truth - you are not alone. In fact, any one of us can become isolated through various life circumstances. The good news, though, is that, with a bit of effort, we can also find our way back from isolation and loneliness. We can find our way back to connection and community.

💬 In This Episode:

• What really happened when Val’s friend didn’t pick her up

• The deeper reason loneliness is not just a personal issue—but a societal one

• How shame keeps us stuck in isolation

• What Val learned through research and reflection on friendship and healing

• Why grace, forgiveness, and reconnection matter

• How to move forward with compassion when people let you down

💛 Challenge of the Week:

Who in your life might feel forgotten or overlooked? Send a message. Make a call. Show up. You never know how much it might mean.

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400 Friends and No One to Call by Val Walker

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