S10 | E 10 We're More Connected Than Ever – So Why Are We So Alone?

Human Connection in a Digital World

In this video, I’m sharing a practice version of a talk I gave for Rail Wellbeing Live on one of the most important foundations of good mental health: connection. After 15 years as a therapist, I’ve come to see connection, to ourselves, to others, and to the wider world, as central to wellbeing, meaning, and resilience.

In this talk, I look at:
• Why connection is vital for both mental and physical health
• Why so many people feel increasingly disconnected, despite knowing this
• How our survival, reward, and connection systems shape the way we relate
• Practical ways to strengthen connection with ourselves
• How digital media, social media, and AI can both support and undermine connection
• The role of face-to-face relationships, nature, and small moments of human contact

This is a reflective, practical talk rather than a polished studio video, shared here for anyone interested in wellbeing, mental health, and how we stay human in an increasingly digital world.

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