204 - Robert Coplan Discusses The Joy of Solitude

About this episode

Dr. Marcia Sirota interviews Robert J. Coplan about the benefits of solitude and his new book.

ROBERT J. COPLAN, PhD, is a psychology, researcher, teacher, and author who has been studying solitude for more than thirty years. He is a Chancellor's Professor in the Department of Psychology at Carleton University. Over the course of his career, he has extensively explored the costs and benefits of spending time alone among children, adolescents, and adults. He is the author of the recently published book " The Joy of Solitude: How to Reconnect with Yourself in an Overconnected World ". Learn more: Website: https://robertcoplan.com/ Twitter/x: @rjcoplan , https://x.com/rjcoplan/ LinkedIn: Robert Coplan , www.linkedin.com/in/robert-coplan-6a9495270 New book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Joy-of-Solitude/Robert-J-Coplan/9781668053423

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Marcia Sirota

Guest: Robert J. Coplan

Topics covered

• solitude
• psychology
• self-discovery
• mental health
• personal growth

Keywords

• solitude
• psychology
• mental health
• self-improvement
• personal growth
• Robert Coplan

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Carleton University, Simon & Schuster

Books & works: The Joy of Solitude: How to Reconnect with Yourself in an Overconnected World

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