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Sep 4
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329. The psychology of the male loneline...

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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 loneliness been declared a global health crisis?

  • How the global loneliness epidemic differs from the male loneliness epidemic 

  • Are men actually the lonelier gender? 

  • The role of patriarchy, the manosphere, scapegoating, and in-group/out-group psychology 
  • The consequences  for both men and women

  • Healthy, proactive approaches to tackling loneliness in society 

Plus, so much more! Drop your thoughts below. 

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