0s, all of us will experience what I call 'The Loneliest Chapter' - a period where we feel detached, disconnected and isolated. Whilst this experience can feel terrible and make us question our relationships, friendships and selves, it's an important rite of passage and actually ends up teaching us a lot. In today's episode we discuss:

What is the 'lonely' chapter of our 20s?
My personal journey with loneliness
What are some signs you may be in it, right now?
Why does this occur? What creates this period?
How can we learn to tolerate and enjoy solitude?
What are the benefits of loneliness?
How can we make new friends and feel like we belong?

All of that, and more...

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1d:T556,Hitting rock bottom is one of the most painful human experiences - when the future is blurry, the past feels heavy, and you barely recognize the person staring back in the mirror. Maybe it’s the end of a relationship, losing your job, battling addiction, or simply feeling like everything you built has crumbled. In this episode, we explore what those lowest points really feel like, why we sometimes end up there, and how, against all odds, they can become the very place where healing and transformation begin. We explore: • What rock bottom feels like• The role of identity collapse and self-concept clarity• Passivity, external locus of control, and addiction as routes to rock bottom• Our dark night of the soul and searching for meaning• Why rock bottom can motivate change• 5 tips climbing o

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