In this episode, we tackle a growing crisis—loneliness. Studies show that loneliness can be as harmful to our health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, yet so many of us struggle to build and maintain deep connections. Midlife brings shifts in friendships, family dynamics, and community ties, making this the perfect time to rethink how we invest in relationships.

We discuss how to cultivate friendships today that will still be strong when we’re 80, the importance of showing up for others even when it’s inconvenient, and why deep relationships require embracing small annoyances.

If you’ve ever worried about growing old alone or wondered how to create a social circle that endures, this episode is for you. Let’s build the relationships now that will sustain us for a lifetime.

And here's the graph referenced: Our World In Data: Time Use

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