Feeling Lonely?

Caroline Phipps, founder of Living With Inner Elegance, and Rick Schneider, DJ of the Up and Running Morning Show on WKZE 98.1 FM Red Hook, NY. Hear her insights on the epidemic of loneliness and isolation that has been exacerbated by the COVID pandemic. Inspired by the U.S. Surgeon General's report citing the massive impact of this social issue, Caroline shares her thoughts on how it's affecting us all.

Caroline brings a unique perspective to the topic, discussing the shift in our reality due to sudden changes in society and how it coupled with negative media reporting breeds fear, anxiety, and insensitivity, contributing to feelings of loneliness.

Not limiting the discussion to the problem, she also offers practical advice. This includes reinvigorating human connections, challenging the conceptual narrative of loneliness, and utilizing it as a catalyst for self-growth. Caroline stresses the value of face-to-face communication and the simple power of a smile. She encourages taking back control from the societal constructs that promote isolation by actively engaging in community activities, learning new skills, or picking up new hobbies.

In addition to discussing how combating loneliness involves managing and deciphering between negative isolation and empowering solitude, Caroline also extends an invitation for a free, elegant coaching session to one lucky person who reaches out to her via email.

As Caroline reminds us, we're all in this together. Embrace that sense of community and help to alleviate the loneliness epidemic by sparking meaningful connections.