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Welcome back to Discover Fresh Perspectives. In this episode, host David Gouthro sits down with Carrie Sackett, known as America's loneliness coach. Together, they delve into what loneliness really means, how it's different from simply being alone, and why our modern culture has cultivated such widespread feelings of disconnection.

Carrie shares her expertise in life and relationship coaching, blending insights from her group work, practical tools for tackling loneliness, and stories from her own experience. Whether it’s building community, developing “relational muscles,” or finding courage to reach out, this episode offers actionable advice for anyone looking to feel more connected in a lonely world. Stay tuned for a thought-provoking conversation packed with fresh perspectives on human connection.

A Bit About Carrie

Carrie Sackett is a thoughtful observer of modern life, keenly interested in the roots of loneliness in contemporary society. Drawing on research and cultural commentary, she explores how factors like the Covid pandemic, increased reliance on technology, the erosion of community organizations, and families living far apart all contribute to rising isolation.

But Carrie looks deeper than surface explanations, highlighting the Western—particularly Anglo—cultural assumption that individuals are solely responsible for their own loneliness. She questions the notion that feeling isolated is a personal failing to be solved alone, instead inviting her audience to reconsider the structures, expectations, and narratives that shape our sense of connection and belonging.

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