{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65e0d49ee79511001637eed5/66e832f97c94296676f5fe4c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"302. Why You Feel Lonely (Even if You Have Friends) and Three Solutions that Work","description":"<p>Feeling lonely sucks! If you’re here with me now, you’ve likely experienced the pain of feeling lonely or isolated at some point in your life. Social connection is imperative for humans. It improves our mental well-being and our physical health. Studies have even shown that a lack of social connection can be more detrimental to your health than smoking or obesity! So, what do you do if you feel lonely (even when you’re surrounded by people)? Today we’re diving into the stigma of loneliness, the difference between being alone and being lonely, why most loneliness tips haven’t worked for you and my top three solutions to shift from feeling lonely to feeling more connected and at peace.</p><p><br></p><p>____________________________</p><p>Full blog and show notes: <a href=\"https://abbymedcalf.com/why-you-feel-lonely-even-if-you-have-friends-and-three-solutions-that-work\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://abbymedcalf.com/why-you-feel-lonely-even-if-you-have-friends-and-three-solutions-that-work</a></p><p><br></p><p>Grab my FREE Meditation Starter Kit: <a href=\"https://abbymedcalf.com/product/meditation-starter-kit/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://abbymedcalf.com/product/meditation-starter-kit/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Learn how to create and hold healthy, loving boundaries. Buy my newest book on Amazon, Boundaries Made Easy: Your Roadmap to Connection, Ease and Joy <a href=\"https://abbymedcalf.com/boundaries\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://abbymedcalf.com/boundaries</a></p><p><br></p><p>Want to feel happier and more connected in your relationship? Buy my #1 bestselling book on Amazon, Be Happily Married: Even If Your Partner Won’t Do a Thing: <a href=\"https://abbymedcalf.com/book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://abbymedcalf.com/book</a></p><p>____________________________</p><p><br></p><p>Looking for past episodes of the Relationships Made Easy Podcast? Head over to <a href=\"https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast</a> and <a href=\"https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast-the-archives/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast-the-archives</a> where you’ll find past episodes.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe today to get my love letter to you! This biweekly reminder will keep you on the path to creating connected, happy relationships (especially the one with yourself!). <a href=\"https://abbymedcalf.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://abbymedcalf.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>For more quick tips, subscribe to my YouTube channel: <a href=\"https://abbymedcalf.com/youtube\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://abbymedcalf.com/youtube</a></p><p>Ready to dig deeper? Take one of my online courses (some are FREE!) or grab a workbook: <a href=\"https://abbymedcalf.com/shop/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://abbymedcalf.com/shop</a></p><p><br></p><p>A great idea to stay motivated and keep your head in a positive direction is to buy some of my fabulous, inspirational merchandise. Get yourself a t-shirt, mug, tote bag or notebook with that daily reminder that you’ve got this! <a href=\"https://abbymedcalf.com/shop\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://abbymedcalf.com/shop</a></p><p><br></p><p>Say hello on social:</p><p>Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/abbymedcalf/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/abbymedcalf</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/abbymedcalfthriving/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/abbymedcalfthriving</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://linkedin.com/in/abbymedcalfthriving\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://linkedin.com/in/abbymedcalfthriving</a></p><p>YouTube:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://abbymedcalf.com/youtube\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://abbymedcalf.com/youtube</a></p>","author_name":"Dr. Abby Medcalf"}