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The Purpose of Loneliness and Building Community with Kate Fagan
10:51 - 20:33 (09:42)
In this episode, Kate Fagan discusses the purpose of loneliness and how it can lead to growth and building new relationships. She also talks about the importance of building community and making new friends, especially as we move through different phases of life.
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Loneliness can have a great purpose because it can inspire you to reach out to others and make new friends, making it a defining emotion for growth, despite the idea that loneliness should be avoided perpetuated by popular culture.
10:51 - 13:14 (02:23)
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Loneliness can have a great purpose because it can inspire you to reach out to others and make new friends, making it a defining emotion for growth, despite the idea that loneliness should be avoided perpetuated by popular culture.
ChapterThe Purpose of Loneliness and Building Community with Kate Fagan
Episode29. Loneliness
PodcastThe Psychology of your 20’s
Losing touch with friends and the state of change in our 20s can contribute to loneliness.
13:14 - 16:32 (03:17)
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Losing touch with friends and the state of change in our 20s can contribute to loneliness. It is important to build new connections and communities, rather than becoming overly invested in one person as a temporary solution.
ChapterThe Purpose of Loneliness and Building Community with Kate Fagan
Episode29. Loneliness
PodcastThe Psychology of your 20’s
It's okay to recognize when you and someone else have grown apart and to give each other the space to find people who are better suited to them.
16:32 - 19:05 (02:33)
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It's okay to recognize when you and someone else have grown apart and to give each other the space to find people who are better suited to them. When you feel lonely around someone, it may be time to start creating space for new relationships to come into your life.
ChapterThe Purpose of Loneliness and Building Community with Kate Fagan
Episode29. Loneliness
PodcastThe Psychology of your 20’s
The host reflects on how some people hold onto others just like hoarders hold onto inanimate objects, with the constant worry of needing them someday.
19:05 - 20:33 (01:28)
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The host reflects on how some people hold onto others just like hoarders hold onto inanimate objects, with the constant worry of needing them someday. It's okay to let people go and prioritize their own happiness, even if it doesn't involve us.