Devora Krasnianski speaks with Chanie Schreibhand, the founder of The Uplift Magazine about loneliness in midlife. We delved into the changing nature of our lives and how it impacts our social circles. Many of us in midlife find ourselves grappling with a sense of loneliness, without someone we feel comfortable to confide in. Loneliness is real for so many women.
During our discussion, we explored some practical strategies to combat this loneliness, both in terms of seeking new connections and also supporting friends and community members. Chanie also shared about a project from The Uplift Magazine that aims to address the issue of loneliness among women. Whether you’re seeking to strengthen your existing relationships or looking to make new connections, this episode is brimming with valuable insights about the profound impact of human connection. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES
01:29 About the The Uplift magazine
07:21 The Uplift Magazine ‘s campaign. Stop Loneliness
11:44 Our lives are changing and some women get lonely
14:02 To combat loneliness, find connections, not just be busy
16:03 Tips for making connections
17:47 Not every interaction leads to friendship and that’s OK
18:37 Meet new people and try new things to expand your horizon
19:20 As we grow and change, our circle of friends might change too
20:20 Discussing interesting topics, not just problems
22:00 Friendship evolve and grow organically, you can’t force it
22:52 Proactively developing new connections
26:33 Talking to people can expand our horizons and perspectives
29:51 Change is easier and better with support of other people
30:55 A lesson from Sukkos about connections to combat loneliness
32:45 The power of giving and receiving in forming connections
36:25 Recognizing that loneliness can be a part of midlife for many people
39:34 Bringing people together around shared interests
41:24 Be open to meeting new people. Get involved in the community.
44:27 Building connections after moving
45:50 It’s not necessarily about making new friendships, it’s about connection.
49:21 Loneliness around the holidays and yom tov
54:23 Wrapping up
55:23 Helping someone out of their loneliness
57:35 Wrapping up 2
