logo
episode-header-image
Feb 2024
23m 31s

Why Being Lonely Is An Advantage

HG
About this episode

In today's episode, we delve into a topic that often carries a negative connotation: loneliness. We're going to explore the potential advantages of experiencing loneliness, offering a fresh perspective on what is typically seen as a solely undesirable state. Our discussion will not only examine the various ways in which loneliness can have positive aspects.


Learn more from Dr. K in his Guide to Mental Health: https://bit.ly/3uXViuG

Not sure which module to start on? Take our quiz: https://bit.ly/47dGzKj

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Up next
Oct 6
What Your Dreams Are Actually Trying To Tell You
Dr. K breaks down the science of dreams and why they may be one of the brain’s most powerful ways of communicating hidden information. While dream interpretation often sounds mystical or unscientific, Dr. K shows how even from a clinical perspective dreams can reveal suppressed e ... Show More
33m 50s
Oct 4
Why It's Getting Harder To Treat Existential Depression
Dr. K explores why more people today are struggling with depression that doesn’t respond to the usual fixes. He explains the difference between “classic” depression caused by things like chemical imbalances or cognitive distortions and existential depression, which arises when th ... Show More
49m 52s
Sep 29
Limerance & Why You Can't Get Them Out Of Your Head
Dr. K unpacks the intense, destabilizing experience of limerance—the obsessive, all consuming “crush” that can hijack your thoughts, emotions, and even your sense of self. He explains how limerance isn’t just infatuation, but a powerful mental state fueled by unmet needs, anxious ... Show More
58m 11s
Recommended Episodes
Jul 2024
3257: Are You Lonely by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life in Progress on Mental Health & Wellbeing
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 3257:Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui reflects on her experiences with loneliness as an introvert. She discusses how loneliness of ... Show More
10m 34s
Mar 2025
Finding Wisdom of Loneliness
We don't always have to reject feelings of loneliness. Instead, Dora shares how to see loneliness as an opportunity to connect with ourselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
6m 48s
Jun 2025
The Gift of Loneliness
Loneliness can feel heavy, but it can also open the door to self-discovery. Dora reflects on how moments of solitude can deepen our understanding of ourselves and create space for genuine connection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
6m 48s
Dec 2024
3414: Learn from Loneliness AND Give Yourself Permission to Breathe by Ali Cornish of Everthrive
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 3414:Ali Cornish explores the duality of solitude and loneliness, emphasizing how embracing solitude can foster self-awarene ... Show More
11m 46s
Jan 2025
3453: The Fear of Being Alone by Leo Babauta of ZenHabits on Self-Sufficiency and Emotional Independence
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 3453:Leo Babauta explores the liberating power of being alone, showing how it fosters self-sufficiency, emotional independen ... Show More
9m 52s
Feb 2025
The loneliness cure: How to break the cycle and build connections
A recent Gallup Poll showed that 1 in 5 American adults reports feeling lonely every single day. It's something that U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has called a "national epidemic of loneliness and isolation." We hear from Murthy about the broader impact of loneliness. Then, e ... Show More
28m 10s
Feb 2019
Living in a Lonely World (SOP74)
Half of Americans say they are lonely and the average person reports having only one close friend. Loneliness can also make us sick, contributing to heart disease, depression, suicide and cognitive decline. Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad, professor of psychology and neuroscience at Br ... Show More
46m 18s
Sep 4
329. The psychology of the male loneliness epidemic
In this episode we break down the growing conversation around the “male loneliness epidemic”: what’s true, what’s misleading, and what the research actually says. This is a complex and controversial topic, but one that deserves a clear, evidence-based perspective. Why has lonelin ... Show More
51m 22s
May 2025
The Power of Solitude: How to Be Alone Without Feeling Lonely
Solitude isn’t loneliness—it’s a chance for self-discovery. Learn how embracing time alone can bring clarity, healing, and strength. Stop running from silence and start finding peace in your own company. Find more from Rosie here! Try Headspace for free here. Learn more about you ... Show More
6m 58s
Apr 2021
Loneliness
In today’s episode we discussed loneliness and how being alone as well as being with people can impact our lives. We spoke about the importance of having the balance between the two and why favouring one more than the other can possibly be a hindrance for growth. 
24m 57s