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Jan 2021
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Dr. Vivek Murthy - Re-release

Earwolf & Jameela Jamil
About this episode

After what can only be described as a very lonely year, we want to re-release our episode with the former and upcoming Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, and where he discusses loneliness with Jameela. They cover how widespread the problem of loneliness is, Western culture's tendency to give too much space, social media's role with loneliness, and how to foster connectivity.

Vivek Murthy's book, Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World is out now!

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