About this episode
The episode explores the discomfort of being alone with oneself and the distinction between solitude and loneliness.
Your phone is always there. Someone is always one click away. There’s always noise, distraction, or something to scroll. But then you turn it all off. And suddenly it’s just… you. No notifications. No escape. No background noise to hide in. And that silence can feel surprisingly uncomfortable.Why is it so hard to simply be alone with ourselves? And what if being alone isn’t the same thing as being lonely? Join me as we Calm it Down in 3...2...1.
People in this episode
Host: Chad Lawson
Topics covered
- self-reflection
- solitude
- mental health
- distraction
- loneliness
Keywords
- solitude
- mental health
- distraction
- self-awareness
- loneliness
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