{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Luminous Voices","title":"Don't Be A Victim To Loneliness","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1593,"description":"Don't be a victim to loneliness. Loneliness is not the absence of people. It's feeling disconnected from those people.\nFind Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World here.\nHear The Connected Mom podcast here.\nIn this episode of 'Luminous Voices,' host James Browning speaks with Becky Harling, an author, speaker, and coach, known for her work on deepening interpersonal connections. They discuss the loneliness epidemic, the importance of solitude versus isolation, and practical tips on fostering meaningful relationships. Becky shares insights from her latest book, 'Cultivating Deeper Relationships in a Lonely World,' and emphasizes the significance of investing time and emotional energy into friendships and community. Join us for an enlightening conversation that explores how to build stronger, more empathetic connections in an increasingly disconnected world.Introduction to Luminous Voices\nHi. My name is James. And this is luminous voices....Meet Becky HarlingSo I am Becky Harling. I am a wife, a mother, a grandmother....The Epidemic of LonelinessSo the book is actually called Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World....Solitude vs. IsolationAnd, and so that's called solitude, right?...Self-Reflection and ConnectionIf you've been isolated, but what to do if you don't feel like connecting...Investing in RelationshipsAnd I think, you know, this book isn't necessarily about making new friends....Parenting and CommunityParenting is a challenge because it requires connection....Conclusion and Final ThoughtsLoneliness and isolation flourish in an environment of busy-ness of insecurity and life change....","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/wDe7FNMv_ChiuwMEaoURvftQlE8G9hJjpfazVUD7B8E/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81OTRk/OWJjZGFhOGMyMzU4/ZDhkOTIwZjg4OTJl/Y2Y5MC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}