262: Lissa Rankin on How to heal yourself from the Inside-Out - Part 2

" We're walking around feeling so distant from one another because we're not opening up and saying, I'm lonely.”. 

Episode Summary: (PART 2) A powerful continuation of my previous episode with New York Times bestselling author Lissa Rankin, MD.  In today’s episode, Lissa explores the loneliness epidemic and it’s serious impact on health.  She speaks to us about the importance of togetherness and community and how the sense of belonging enhances our health and well-being.

 

Timestamps:

(00:01:15) – The impact of loneliness on physical and mental health.

(00:09:23) – Thoughts on how to handle a pandemic.

(00:24:24) -  Navigating Loneliness and isolation.

(00:40:45) – The way to build a powerful community for yourself.

(00:51:23) -  The true meaning of power redistribution in society.

 

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• How to deal with feelings of loneliness.
• The importance of having community and a sense of belonging.
• What is collective trauma and how to heal it.
• The art of empathy and how to practice it
• The power of vulnerability.

 

Some Questions I Ask:

• What has been the impact of lockdowns and social distancing on our health?
• How do we deal with loneliness?
• How do we embrace societal differences?
• Why is a distribution of power in society important and what does it look like in a healthy society?

 

GUEST LINKS

www.lissarankin.com

www.heal@last.com

 

Get in Touch:

• Email me at kuteblackson@kuteblackson.com
• Visit my website: www.kuteblackson.com

Download the full interview transcript HERE.

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