Loneliness Busters
#LonelinessBusters is a podcast where I talk to founders, researchers, policymakers, investors, community builders and more, on how to build a more connected world. It all began with a click. I posted my personal blog "Let's rethink social" and woke up to a million views. When I got thousands of personal messages from those who wanted to help, I realized 2 things: 1. People care deeply about the issue of loneliness and social disconnection. 2. People want to help but don't know how. So began my quest. I had 200+ conversations with experts, founders, researchers, doctors, teens, retirees, parents, grassroot leaders and community builders. They challenged me, inspired me and blew me away. But I know I am just getting started. This is my attempt to lift the veil, break the silos and inspire more entrepreneurs, researchers, and community builders to join the "loneliness busters" squad. 1 in 2 American adults are lonely today. We need all hands on deck, now more than ever. Follow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saumyagupta/ https://www.youtube.com/@lonelinessbusters https://twitter.com/Saumyagupta https://medium.com/@saumyagupta_86619 https://www.lonelinessbusters.com/
Episodes
“The American dream is all about individual achievement that can’t exist without a community to support it. It’s time we give the community the importance it deserves.”
In our latest episode, I talked to the incredible Teju Ravilochan, CEO of GatherFor, former Founder of The Unreasonable Institute and recognized as a Forbes 30 under 30 for social impact.
Teju is on a mission to reconnect neighbors and redefine the narrative of the ...
🌟 What is the role of spirituality in the loneliness epidemic?
In this episode of the 'Loneliness Busters' podcast, I am joined by Casper ter Kuile. Caspar is the author of The Power of Ritual, the co-founder of The Nearness, Sacred Design Lab, and a researcher from Harvard Divinity School.
This is one of my favorite episodes from this season - Caspar helped reshape my understanding of loneliness and the human spirit. List...
Hot take: Are we relying too much on businesses (such as social media) to give us a sense of belonging? Is it time to shift gears to family and local communities?
💡So thinks, David Spinks, a leading authority in the world of community building.
David is the author of the bestselling book - ‘Business of Belonging.’ He is the co-founder of CMX, a leading organization dedicated to helping 20K+ community professionals. Until rec...
🌟 Ever wished your childhood toy could talk?
🎙️ Join us on the latest episode of Loneliness Busters as we explore Beanie, an AI-powered cuddly toy for kids!
Co-founders Peter Fitzpatrick and Robyn Campbell of Fawn AI Toys share insights into the potential and unknowns of AI companions.
Will AI companions help with the loneliness problem, or make it worse?
The jury is still out, but the human future will be full of AI companions. It...
Ever wondered if happiness can be learned? 🚀
🎥 Join us in our latest episode as we explore the fascinating world of happiness and human flourishing with Stanford expert, Dr. Xuan Zhao, CEO and Co-founder of Flourish Science.
🔍 What You'll Discover:
🔹 The science behind happiness and positive psychology
🔹 Exploring the PERMA model for human flourishing
🔹 The impact of technology on social connections
🔹 Dr. Xuan Zhao's per...
Can social technology can be wired for kindness and helpfulness, instead addiction and negativity?
This week I talk to Boaz Gaon, the Founder and CEO of Wisdo Health. Wisdo is a healthtech company providing social health solutions to those who need it the most. Wisdo provides 50+ Peer Support Communities where people can engage in secure, confidential, and anonymous conversations to foster emotional support. Since launching in 2018...
In this episode I talk to Laís de Oliveira on the art and science of community building.
Lais is the author of the bestselling book “Hacking Communities." In her book, Lais builds foundational principles for community building, drawing from her deep professional experience, academic research and her own personal struggle with loneliness.
Lais is an entrepreneur with over fifteen years of experience in scaling diverse communiti...
In this episode I talk to Mikkel Krenchel on the state of belongingness and meaning making in the age of AI, and how companies can help create a more connected world.
Mikkel is a partner at ReD associates, advising executives for over a decade on the practice of human science in the business world. He is an advisor to world’s largest social media companies, telecom providers, and electronics manufacturers, financial institutions, e...
I'm excited to talk to Sam Pressler in this episode on the role of policy, government and civil society in this crisis. Sam is a researcher at Harvard’s Human Flourishing Program. He was the founder of the Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP), the nation's largest arts organization serving veterans and their families. Sam is an Echoing Green Global Fellow, Forbes 30 Under 30. He received West Point’s “Knight’s Out” Lead...
Are you curious about the ideal number of social relationships for a healthier life? 🌞
Or, the daily 'social connection' goals that can boost your well-being! 💪
In this week’s episode, join me for an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad, the lead scientific editor of the US Surgeon General's advisory on loneliness, and a distinguished professor of psychology and neuroscience at Brigham Young...
Our first guest is Lara Gregorio, Co-Founder of Humanest Care. We explore how to tackle loneliness by bringing communities together and making mental health tools accessible to all. Lara has over 20 years of experience in behavioral mental health. She designed a tele-health program at UCSD's Department of Psychiatry, bootstrapped and scaled clinical services at 7 Cups overseeing 165 licensed providers, and today is a board mem...
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