Ep 35: Tips to Create Connection and Combat Loneliness with Dr. Robert Metcalf

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Are you feeling disconnected in a hyper-connected world? Dr. Robert Metcalf, Director of the Coregulation Health Institute, joins me in this episode to explore the paradox of modern loneliness and offer practical solutions. Discover how authentic connections can reset your nervous system, why coregulation is crucial for mental health, and simple strategies to combat social disconnection. From the impact of social media on teens to the surprising costs of loneliness in healthcare, this conversation delves into the heart of a growing epidemic. Learn how to cultivate meaningful relationships and improve your social health in an increasingly digital age.
Topics covered:

• The epidemic of psychosocial disconnection.
• Effects of social media on mental health.
• The importance of authentic connections.
• Co-regulation and its role in mental health.
• The physical effects of stress and loneliness.
• Challenges in accessing mental health support.
• Impact of loneliness on healthcare systems.
• Tips for personal well-being in a disconnected world

Here are some actions you can take whether you have 5 minutes or 50:

• If you have 5 minutes, read this article from NPR called “Feeling alone? 5 tips to create connection and combat loneliness.”
  • https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/12/03/1216617723/loneliness-connection-social-isolation-community-project-unlonely
• If you have a little more than 50 minutes, there’s a video from Project Unlonely that talks about using creativity and connection to combat loneliness.
  • https://www.artandhealing.org/

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Connect with Dr. Robert:
https://coregulationhealth.org/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-metcalf-phd-5324689/

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