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Apr 2024

43m 53s

Loneliness vs Being Alone

Jake Ernst & Simon Paluck

About this episode

This Isn't Therapy...this is a flirty fab conversation about loneliness versus being alone. Through two #lovelylistener stories, Jake and Simon explore feelings around how we can feel lonely even though we're surrounded by people we love. Also, how being alone does not always mean you are lonely.

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Contact: thisisnttherapypodcast@gmail.com

Creators & Guests

Simon Paluck - Host
Jake Ernst - Host

Hello, hi! Follow us on Instagram: @notatherapypodcast⁣
Jake Ernst: @mswjake
Simon Paluck: @directedbysimon
Episode mixed by Jordan Paluck

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