Fighting the Loneliness Epidemic and the Power of Intergenerational Friendships: Feed Drop

Fighting the Loneliness Epidemic and the Power of Intergenerational Friendships: Feed Drop

Today we’re featuring an episode from another show I think you’re really going to connect with: Turning Points: Navigating Mental Health. Can a meaningful friendship bridge a 51-year age gap and help combat social isolation? Meet Peter and Pooja; two unlikely companions whose intergenerational bond proves that friendships can flourish when we break down barriers and embrace human connection. In this episode of Turning Points, explore how Peter and Pooja’s weekly conversations through Boston's FriendshipWorks program evolved from a simple volunteer match into a life-changing friendship filled with book launches, grocery runs, and life advice that flows both ways. We also speak with Kyle Robidoux, Executive Director of FriendshipWorks. He shares insights on addressing social isolation and loneliness and how community-based friendship programs are strengthening social connections. Peter and Pooja's transformative friendship shows that when we approach relationships without preconceived notions, we can unlock the healing power of human connection. Their story offers hope and practical wisdom for anyone struggling with loneliness or seeking to build deeper, more meaningful relationships. Check out Turning Points: http://globe.com/truningpoints Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep. 22: Secure and Insecure Attachment

Ep. 22: Secure and Insecure Attachment

Attachment Theory is one of the most important frameworks in psychology. Dr. Hanson and Forrest explore why this theory is so relevant for everyday life, and how adults who may have had challenging ch...

4 Juni 201843min

Ep. 21: How to Be Happy for Other People

Ep. 21: How to Be Happy for Other People

There is one form of happiness that is always available: happiness for others. Dr. Hanson and Forrest explore how feelings of altruistic joy can be a powerful antidote for experiences of disappointmen...

28 Maj 201824min

Ep. 19: Take in the Good

Ep. 19: Take in the Good

So many good things happen to us that we don't take the time to fully take in. Dr. Hanson and Forrest look at the role fully taking in the good things in life has in the process of building mental str...

14 Maj 201822min

Ep. 18: Why Gratitude Is a Gift to Yourself

Ep. 18: Why Gratitude Is a Gift to Yourself

We think of gratitude as a gift to others, but it's often a wonderful gift to ourselves. Dr. Hanson and Forrest move on to the fifth of the twelve strengths they’ll be covering during this series: Gra...

7 Maj 201832min

Ep. 20: Forming a Healthy Relationship with Goals

Ep. 20: Forming a Healthy Relationship with Goals

How can we set and stick to our goals without getting overly attached to them or punishing ourselves if we backslide? Dr. Hanson and Forrest explore how we can feel more successful by noticing the man...

5 Maj 201832min

Ep. 17: Relating to Your Body

Ep. 17: Relating to Your Body

Learn how to form a more positive relationship with your body by accepting, nurturing, and appreciating it. Dr. Hanson and Forrest discuss key elements of the strength of Vitality, and how it relates ...

30 Apr 201825min

Ep. 16: Using Your Fierceness

Ep. 16: Using Your Fierceness

Dr. Hanson and Forrest talk about a particularly challenging aspect of the strength of determination: fierceness. They explore how the ‘feral’ parts of our mind can be a powerful resource, and how we ...

23 Apr 201831min

Ep. 15: How to Become More Determined

Ep. 15: How to Become More Determined

On today’s episode of the Being Well Podcast, Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest continue their focus on the strength of Grit with determination. Particularly, they look at the different aspects of determina...

18 Apr 201825min

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