Welcome to the Purpose Hangtime Podcast "Two guys, shooting the breeze" over discussions that matter!In this episode, we discuss:-Loneliness as a public health crisis-The quality of our connections is more important than the quantity-AI companions and chatbots may offer a solution to loneliness-Personal experiences with loneliness -Loneliness being experienced within relationships-Increasing connection with oneself through self-reflection ChaptersReferences:Moai - A group of lifelong friends https://www.bluezones.com/2018/08/moai-this-tradition-is-why-okinawan-people-live-longer-better/Loneliness is a global epidemic. It's time to take it seriously. | The Excerpt (youtube.com)How We Became the Loneliest Generation [Documentary] (youtube.com)https://www.marmaladetrust.org/Books: Vivek H Murthy - Together: Loneliness, Health and What Happens When We Find ConnectionRobin Dunbar - Friends: Understanding the Power of our Most Important RelationshipsQuotes: "The worst loneliness is not to be comfortable with yourself" - Mark TwainMusic Citation:Intro: Nbhd Nick - Champagne ToastOutro: Molife - EkansSocial media:Instagram: Purpose Hangtime (@purposehangtime) | InstagramLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/purpose-hangtime-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PurposeHangtime Audio Platforms:Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0wkr0ndAzEsHJOmyiRpRjM?si=148d6bd168e74e64Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/purpose-hangtime-podcast/id1635189587Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/3785967Amazon: https://music.amazon.com.au/podcasts/59b5b3c8-3d42-4806-a189-532748ee832a/purpose-hangtime-podcast