Has Social Media Caused A Loneliness Epidemic?

In this episode, I talk about:

How social media is making you more connected but less sociable by replacing your real life relationships with lower quality connections
Your innate biological desire for social connection and why loneliness feels so uncomfortable
The surprising impact of loneliness on your mental and physical health, and why we’re in the middle of a loneliness epidemic
The important difference between loneliness and choosing to be alone
Dunbar’s number and how many people your brain has the capacity to maintain stable social relationships with at any one time
How relationships shift over time and significant life changes as you get older can create distance between you and your friends
Why social media makes you feel closer to people than you actually are, and how this affects your perception of the number and quality of your relationships
The difference between acquaintances and real friends – and how to spot the difference
How to tell if you’re lonely and practical steps for tackling loneliness with, and without, using technology
The conversation connection challenge

View show notes including links to all the resources and tools mentioned: https://thedigitaldietcoach.com/019

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