I got to speak with Jillian Richardson, who is a loneliness expert, professional facilitator, and bestselling author. She’s also the founder of The Joy List, a weekly newsletter of community-centered events in NYC. Jillian helps people learn the skills to connect more deeply to themselves and others, and has inspired thousands through her workshops, interviews, and public speaking engagements. She’s presented at global conferences like Startup Grind and CMX Summit, as well as hosted workshops for names like Meetup and Original Thinkers. Throughout her career, Jillian has advised evangelical pastors, summer camp leaders, and tech founders about fostering community in an era of disconnection. Join us for some great insights into loneliness and how Jillian is helping many people overcome the isolation they experience in life.
Becoming a loneliness expert 2:03
Helping people connect more deeply 9:48
When people are self conscious 19:45
Eating disorders and people who could use advice 25:37
Some life lessons 34:05
“I also have the gift of every day, one, ironically on social media, but also by email and in coaching conversations with people hearing like, this is a real need. People need to be seen. People need to know that it’s possible to have a deeper connection with themselves and other people and that they’re not broken for feeling like they want something more.” 14:00
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