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Are you part of the 60%? 60% of adults self-identify as lonely. We feel so alone... But collectively, the majority of us are feeling alone, together! We are in the midst of a loneliness epidemic. In fact, the CDC has said that loneliness on the body is as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes a DAY. Is it even worth trying to make friends? What if I get rejected? What if they break my trust and betray me? What if they waste my time? What if... What if... What if... You're still worth finding and ...
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Thanks For Asking

Feelings & Co.

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A call-in show from author Nora McInerny that lets real people get real honest about how they're really doing. Operators(me) are standing by to take your calls. In case you didn't know, we're still making episodes that are available exclusively on Nora's Substack!
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Dumped & Divorced

Natalie & Maressa

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Love is the greatest thing ever...until it isn't. When two sisters experienced relationship trauma through a broken engagement and a divorce after almost a decade of marriage, hosts Natalie and Maressa learned to lean into each other to make it through a life changing time. Dumped & Divorced is a space where they will talk about life after heartbreak and the redemption through it all. A space where you can come to hear stories about the hard stuff. In hopes that you feel less alone in any ha ...
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Hey there, it's Kate Mulholland and this is a lovely little podcast all about feeling lonely. We all feel lonely from time to time and I thought that maybe if we talked about it and learnt how other people "did lonely" then we might learn some stuff about ourselves and maybe, just maybe, we might feel a little less lonely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Psych With Mike

Dr. Michael E. Mahon

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Being human is hard work. Let Psych With Mike be your users manual to make it a little easier. Psych With Mike started as a radio show in 2017 and has now evolved into a podcast. The show explores topical events from a psychological perspective and gives insightful, practical and expert information. Psych With Mike is presented by two individuals with more than 60 years of clinical experience between them.
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Not (Blank) Enough

Grasie Mercedes

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Candid conversations between host Grasie Mercedes and her guests exploring how it feels to be not (blank) enough. We dive deep into the lives of our guests and the root of their insecurities and discuss what good (or bad) has come from this view of themselves. Our goal is to provide a space where people can feel less alone.
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We are more connected now than ever before, but most of us still struggle with feelings of loneliness and isolation. Hope for the Lonely host Charlotte Donlon believes loneliness loses some of its power when we bring it into the light, so she writes and talks about different angles of loneliness and belonging and how they intersect with the Christian faith. The more curious she's become about her loneliness, the less severe it seems. So, she welcomes you to inhabit a posture of curiosity as ...
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Welcome to "Toolkit for Quarterlife" - your go-to podcast channel dedicated to provide all the tools you need to navigate the exhilarating and often confusing journey of your twenties . I'm Kitty Shen and I'm in my 20s. I've learned a lot and am still learning about how to survive in the quarter-life crisis, and I want to share my learnings with you. I hope this channel will make you feel a little less alone during this transformative decade of your life and we can be a community where we su ...
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Alright For A Mum

Alright For A Mum

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Carrie-Anne became a single mum when her son was 6 months. After moving back into her mums flat, going onto benefits at 24 she decided to start a clothing brand. In 2 years, it became a six figure business. In her own right she’s known for her sense of style, she’s been featured in publications such as Marie Claire and the Telegraph. After someone insulted her by saying she was alright for a mum it got her thinking. When Carrie became a single mum, she didn’t feel there were any realistic, c ...
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Hey fellow loneliness destroyer, text me! I cannot believe we are actually here. We’ve created an AI “friend” necklace...a device that listens to your conversations all day long and claims to make you feel less lonely. In this episode, I react to the viral Friend AI Pendant, the controversial million-dollar ad campaign, and why New Yorkers are lite…
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This is a PSA: you’re not too old to make a best friend. Just because you no longer have assigned seating in a classroom or a playground or playdates doesn’t mean you can’t find your best friend in the whole world on Twitter (we’re never calling it X) or Slack or… a hospitalization program? The point is, putting yourself out there can be embarrassi…
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Feeling drained from saying “yes” when you really want to say “no”? You’re not alone. In this episode, I explore the guilt, fear, and discomfort that come with setting boundaries and how learning to honor your true needs can completely transform your life. Join me as I talk about practical ways to stop people-pleasing, prevent burnout, and build re…
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Hey fellow loneliness destroyer, text me! When I first heard Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” I expected glitter, heartbreak, and spectacle, but what I didn’t expect were the friendship themes hiding in plain sight. In this episode, I’m breaking down the hidden emotional truths in two of her songs, “Ruin the Friendship” and “Canc…
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Suffering can feel like such a singular experience -- like there’s no one else in the world who understands what we’re going through. But sometimes, if we look hard enough, we find that our singular experience intersects with another. This is the story of two young girls whose stories intertwined during a tragic accident on October 8, 1988 … though…
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“To will is human, but to surrender is divine.” - Guy Finley So much of our suffering comes when life does not go our way. Traffic makes us late, meetings unfold differently than expected, or loved ones face challenges we cannot control. In this episode of 10 Minutes to Less Suffering, you will learn how our will can equal pain, how uncertainty can…
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Hey fellow loneliness destroyer, text me! Friendships are supposed to feel mutual, but what if you’re always the one putting in the effort? In this episode, I share 5 ways to spot a one-sided friendship before it completely drains you. From being the only one who reaches out, to noticing if your wins go uncelebrated, these signs will help you figur…
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Even if you have not been 22 with an abusive ex-boyfriend, broke, homesick, and friendless in a new city, you have, at one point or another, felt like today’s texter – certain that you are alone and forever lost in uncontrollable chaos. Nora’s here to remind you that we are not the worst thing that happened to us. We are not our mistakes. We are in…
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The journey from heartbreak to healing isn't linear, but it's a path many of us walk at some point in our lives. As sisters who've both experienced profound loss—from broken engagements and divorce to the passing of loved ones—we've discovered that understanding the difference between loneliness and solitude is crucial to recovery. Loneliness is an…
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“Trust is an active engagement with the unknown.” – Esther Perel This episode explores how trust is not just about people or outcomes. It is about leaning into uncertainty and engaging with life as it unfolds. Fear, stress, and hesitation often hold us back, yet the simple idea of Maybe can become a bridge that allows us to move forward when trust …
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Hey fellow loneliness destroyer, text me! Disagreements don’t have to end friendships. In this video, Zoe shares practical tools for how to disagree with friends without losing them. You’ll learn how to focus on the person, not the position, listen longer than you talk, and use communication strategies that lower the temperature instead of blowing …
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Last week, Nora set out to prove that no one is ever too old and it's never too late to try something entirely new. The mailbox was so full of amazing, inspiring stories that Nora knew there had to be a second part with Cheryl Sparks, an amazing fashion influencer who got her start later than you might think (@ifitstuesday on Instagram). Watch us o…
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Hey fellow loneliness destroyer, text me! This is what feels like unprecedented levels of division, and something has to change, or all of our friendships and relationships will get destroyed. But what exactly can WE do? How can we craft friendships that can survive such division? In this emergency episode, I'm breaking down exactly what it will ta…
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Nora recently got a question that asked, “Is 31 too old to pivot into a new career?” The short answer: NO! You’re not too old and it’s not too late to decide to live your life exactly how you want to. Nora’s joined by Jamie Golden, host of The Pop Cast, to hear your stories about making fresh starts and pivots – because no matter where you are, the…
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The shattered pieces of our hearts often hide something unexpected – the foundation for rebuilding ourselves stronger than before. In this raw, vulnerable conversation, sisters Natalie and Maressa unpack the challenging journey of reclaiming identity after significant heartbreak. Having weathered a divorce and a broken engagement that came just fou…
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What matters to you matters to me. That’s why I make sure to take time to do live calls and answer your questions. In this episode, we talk Gen Z dating rules, life postpartum, invisible strings, and dealing our internal and external sadnesses and pressures. Grab a snack and buckle in – let’s chat. Listen to Geoffrey’s album on Spotify and Apple! W…
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Listen to this podcast to discover how letting go of resistance can bring more peace, ease, and openness to your life. When things do not go as planned, acceptance helps soften the pain, keep you present, and allow hope for what the future may bring. Affirmation:I accept life as it is in this moment. I allow myself to feel my emotions, but I releas…
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Have you ever heard something really weird about someone… but at their funeral? I found out that allegedly my dad RODE A MOTORCYCLE. I wanted to hear about the craziest lore that’s been dropped about people you knew after they died, and you delivered: handcuffs, bathtub gin, and secret pregnancies. Listen to Geoffrey’s album on Spotify and Apple! W…
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As I approach the one-year anniversary of my TEDx talk, I am reminded of an important lesson about fear, uncertainty, and love. In this repeat episode of Ten Minutes to Less Suffering, I share how preparing for my talk stirred up stress and anxiety. It was not because I was unprepared, but because I became attached to the belief that my talk had to…
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Nurses are the backbone of healthcare. From tending to patients to dealing with doctors, nurses do all the things. In honor of Labor Day, our favorite producer Marcel Malekebu interviews Tracie Ducksworth, a union chair for the Minnesota Nurses Association. Watch us on YouTube here! Get this episode ad-free here! Listen to Geoffrey’s album on Spoti…
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We're back behind the mics and ready to dive into Season 2 after our extended summer break! This return episode catches you up on everything that's happened since we left you hanging (sorry about that season finale delay—life with kids and graduations got hectic). The heart of this episode centers around our meaningful summer in Spain, where we gat…
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In this brief episode, Nora poses a question to Craig Robinson and Michelle Obama. And boy do they deliver! Watch us on YouTube here! Get this episode ad-free here! Listen to Geoffrey’s album on Spotify and Apple! Check out our sponsors here: Indeed.com/TFA Foriawellness.com/THANKS Function Health.com/tfa Quince.com/TFA Learn more about your ad cho…
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Loneliness is a deeply human experience, one that touches us in moments of transition, heartbreak, or even quiet everyday life. This episode explores what loneliness really means, how to recognize it, and the ways it can call us either back to connection or into the gift of solitude. Listeners will be guided through practical steps to reconnect, re…
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Hey fellow loneliness destroyer, text me! Have you ever been in a conversation that went from calm to defensive in seconds, and you had no idea why? Chances are, you used one of five danger words that instantly put people on edge. Most of us say them without even realizing it. But once you know what they are, you’ll start catching them everywhere… …
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Every once and a while, we get an email that Nora just can’t resist making an entire episode about. This week’s subject is dating a widower – but is she really? It seems like the connection is fading fast. Relationships are complicated, and sometimes, we all need a little tough love to remind us what we’re worth. This episode is available ad-free o…
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Sometimes holding on brings pain, yet letting go can bring its own challenges too. In this episode, discover why holding on and letting go both can carry their own struggles — and how moving through them can open the way to freedom, healing, and new possibilities. Listen to this podcast to find the courage and inspiration to embrace what comes next…
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Hey fellow loneliness destroyer, text me! Starting a hard conversation with a friend can feel impossible. In this video, I’ll show you the best way to start THAT talk so it doesn’t blow up and ruin your friendship. You’ll learn practical steps to ease tension, open the door for honesty, and create trust instead of defensiveness. This is Part 1 of a…
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Nora started this show because she wants to talk to YOU, the listener, about what matters to you. So today, she talks to listeners about it all : getting a hysterectomy, a battle with cancer and health insurance companies (and how much we all hate health insurance companies!), and feeling invisible in a marriage. Listen to the ad-free version on ht…
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Forgiving someone can feel especially hard when they never apologize or try to make things right. Even when we want to release the pain, the hurt can linger. In this episode, we explore a different way forward that helps you move beyond old wounds and make space for fresh joy, hope, and possibility. After listening, you may be inspired to learn abo…
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Hey fellow loneliness destroyer, text me! If you're "the fixer" in your relationships, you NEED to watch this episode, because I wish I had learned what I'm about to share with you much earlier in life. Being the “fixer” in your friend group can feel like a badge of honor! People come to you for advice, solutions, and insight. But what if your eage…
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Kathy Barker isn’t just the founder of Barker Farm – she’s a mother, an advocate for mental health awareness and breaking the stigma of food insecurity, and a self-proclaimed “worker bee.” She’s committed to helping others, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but also because she once needed that help. Today, she shares with Nora the story…
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The journey from heartbreak to healing rarely follows a straight line. In our Season One finale, we celebrate crossing the finish line of our first 15 episodes with surprising revelations about the global impact of our sisterly conversations. What started as casual banter between two sisters sharing their post-breakup experiences has connected with…
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