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Loneliness Busters
#LonelinessBusters is a podcast where I talk to founders, researchers, policymakers, investors, community builders and more, on how to build a more connected world.
It all began with a click.
I posted my personal blog "Let's rethink social" and woke up to a million views. When I got thousands of personal messages from those who wanted to help, I realized 2 things:
1. People care deeply about the issue of loneliness and social disconnection.
2. People want to help but don't know how.
So began my quest. I had 200+ conversations with experts, founders, researchers, doctors, teens, retirees, parents, grassroot leaders and community builders. They challenged me, inspired me and blew me away. But I know I am just getting started.
This is my attempt to lift the veil, break the silos and inspire more entrepreneurs, researchers, and community builders to join the "loneliness busters" squad.
1 in 2 American adults are lonely today.
We need all hands on deck, now more than ever.
Follow me on:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/saumyagupta/
https://www.youtube.com/@lonelinessbusters
https://twitter.com/Saumyagupta
https://medium.com/@saumyagupta_86619
https://www.lonelinessbusters.com/
Episodes
11 episodes
Episode 11 - Teju Ravilochan, Co-founder GatherFor
“The American dream is all about individual achievement that can’t exist without a community to support it. It’s time we give the community the importance it deserves.” In our latest episode, I talked to the incredible Teju Raviloch...
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Episode 11
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Episode 10 - Caper ter Kuile, Co-founder Nearness
🌟 What is the role of spirituality in the loneliness epidemic?In this episode of the 'Loneliness Busters' podcast, I am joined by Casper ter Kuile. Caspar is the author of The Power of Ritual, the co-founder of The Nearness, Sacred Desig...
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Episode 10
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44:32
Episode 9 - David Spinks, Cofounder of CMX and Author
Hot take: Are we relying too much on businesses (such as social media) to give us a sense of belonging? Is it time to shift gears to family and local communities? 💡So thinks, David Spinks, a leading authority in the wor...
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Episode 9
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41:25
Episode 8 - Peter & Robyn, Fawn AI Friends Cofounders
🌟 Ever wished your childhood toy could talk?🎙️ Join us on the latest episode of Loneliness Busters as we explore Beanie, an AI-powered cuddly toy for kids! Co-founders Peter Fitzpatrick and Robyn Campbell of Fawn AI Toys shar...
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Episode 8
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43:06
Episode 7 - Dr. Xuan Zhao, CEO Flourish Science
Ever wondered if happiness can be learned? 🚀🎥 Join us in our latest episode as we explore the fascinating world of happiness and human flourishing with Stanford expert, Dr. Xuan Zhao, CEO and Co-founder of Flourish Science....
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Episode 7
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42:34
Episode 6 - Boaz Gaon, Founder Wisdo Health
Can social technology can be wired for kindness and helpfulness, instead addiction and negativity? This week I talk to Boaz Gaon, the Founder and CEO of Wisdo Health. Wisdo is a healthtech company providing social health solutions t...
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Episode 6
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44:49
Episode 5 - Laís de Oliveira, Author Hacking Communities
In this episode I talk to Laís de Oliveira on the art and science of community building. Lais is the author of the bestselling book “Hacking Communities." In her book, Lais builds foundational principles for community building, draw...
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Episode 5
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41:14
Episode 4 - Mikkel Krenchel, Partner at ReD Associates
In this episode I talk to Mikkel Krenchel on the state of belongingness and meaning making in the age of AI, and how companies can help create a more connected world. Mikkel is a partner at ReD associates, advising executives for ov...
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Episode 4
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44:22
Episode 3 - Sam Pressler, Harvard Human Flourishing Program
I'm excited to talk to Sam Pressler in this episode on the role of policy, government and civil society in this crisis. Sam is a researcher at Harvard’s Human Flourishing Program. He was the founder of the Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP)...
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Episode 3
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38:11
Episode 2 - Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Professor and Researcher
Are you curious about the ideal number of social relationships for a healthier life? 🌞 Or, the daily 'social connection' goals that can boost your well-being! 💪 In this week’s episode, join me for an eye-opening conversatio...
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Episode 2
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44:12
Episode 1 - Lara Gregorio, Cofounder Humanest
Our first guest is Lara Gregorio, Co-Founder of Humanest Care. We explore how to tackle loneliness by bringing communities together and making mental health tools accessible to all. Lara has over 20 years of experience in behavioral mental heal...
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Episode 1
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41:24