Show Summary:
Are you lonely? Do the people in your life appear to be more lonely than before? The chances are you answered yes to both of these questions. Why? Because America is in the midst of a loneliness crisis. In today's episode of The Fat & Broke Podcast, we discuss the rise of loneliness and some possible solutions to help us all feel more connected.
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Intro:
We are recording during an arctic blast with temperatures dipping to minus 40 degrees.
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America’s Loneliness Crisis:
Stats:
- 29% of households are one person
- 36% of Americans feel lonely
- 61% of young adults feel lonely
- 51% of moms with young kids feel lonely
- Loneliness increased with Covid
Effects of Loneliness:
- Earl Death
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Heart Disease
- Substance Abuse
- Equivalent To Smoking 15 Cigarettes A Day
Loneliness Defined:
- A Gap between the level of connectedness that you want and what you have
Causes:
- Covid
- Technology/Internet
- Work From Home
- Social Media
- Job Changes/Relocation
Solutions:
- Counseling
- Hobbies
- Reaching Out
- Community Events
- Religion
- Volunteering
Resources:
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