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How to Overcome Loneliness & Build Stronger Relationships with Dr. Jacqueline Olds
How to Overcome Loneliness & Build Stronger Relationships with Dr. Jacqueline Olds
How to Overcome Loneliness & Build Stronger Relationships with Dr. Jacqueline Olds
Wednesday 19th February 2020
Dr. Jacqueline Olds offers practical tips on combating loneliness and fostering meaningful relationships in 'Charged: Stories from the Women Leading Health Care'.
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Get the buttons here!Dr. Jacqueline Olds on Tackling Loneliness and Fostering Meaningful Connections
Recognizing how much loneliness is a kind of medical hazard, that if you let it go on too long, it will actually shorten your life, it'll make you more prone to heart attacks and cancer and various things.
Loneliness can creep into anyone's life, regardless of age or background. Dr. Jacqueline Olds, a seasoned psychiatrist, has spent years helping people navigate this often-overlooked issue. In this episode of 'Charged: Stories from the Women Leading Health Care', she shares her wealth of experience and practical advice on combating loneliness and nurturing stronger relationships. Dr. Olds emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with family and friends, especially during life transitions like moving to a new city or starting a new job.
She also discusses the pitfalls of relying too much on social media for connection and stresses the need for genuine, in-person interactions. For those in long-term relationships, Dr. Olds offers valuable tips on maintaining a strong bond, such as 'cocooning'—spending quality time alone together—and seeing your partner through others' eyes. She even touches on common relationship conflicts and how to handle them effectively. Whether you're feeling isolated or looking to deepen your existing relationships, Dr.
Olds provides actionable strategies that can make a real difference. Tune in to this insightful episode for a compassionate and practical guide to overcoming loneliness and building meaningful connections.