Jesse Miller-Kodik and Beth Sandyr tackle one of today’s most urgent issues — the loneliness epidemic. In a world that’s more connected than ever yet more isolated than before, Beth opens up about the hidden costs of disconnection, the science of belonging, and how we can rebuild real community again.

But it’s not all serious… we also dive into:

💬 Why social media leaves us feeling more alone

🧠 The neuroscience behind human connection

🏘️ What true community looks like in 2025

📱 How technology reshapes empathy

❤️ The small daily actions that make us feel seen

🎙️ Guests: Jesse Miller-Kodik & Beth Sandyr

Timestamps:

00:24 - Faking happy, intro to Part Two

00:42 - Loneliness epidemic and social isolation

06:30 - Mental health stigma and treatment

09:57 - Finding the right therapist

16:37 - Communicate; closed mouths don't get fed

19:42 - Skydiving community and "friend noises"

22:42 - Online groups, anime, gaming, therapists

25:21 - Finding support through friends and family

30:53 - Reiki principles: Just for now, be calm

33:49 - Robin Williams: Happy but actually lonely

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