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Nov 2023
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i feel lonely... *sigh* here's why + wha...

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About this episode

Join Victoria as she opens up about her recent feelings of loneliness despite her large online presence - something many can relate to amidst a national loneliness epidemic. Victoria lays it all out – from her work-driven lifestyle to her friends scattered across different cities. She unravels the unique challenges of making friends in her twenties and the complexity of meeting new people as a content creator who regularly shares vulnerable content.


This episode comes full circle as Victoria dishes out some down-to-earth advice for dealing with loneliness, including learning to accept the quiet. Tune in for a vulnerable conversation that hopefully leaves you feeling less alone. 

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