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88. The Hidden Dangers of Loneliness | Guy Winch

Dr Espen Podcast
Dr Espen Podcast
Episode • Apr 20 • 48m

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"Every decision is an emotional decision."

Summary

In this episode, Dr Espen is joined by the renowned psychologist, Guy Winch. They discuss the critical importance of emotional health, the dangers of chronic loneliness, and the impact of childhood experiences on emotional patterns. Throughout our conversation, they explored the nature of emotions and their role in shaping our lives.

About our guest:

Internationally renowned psychologist Guy Winch advocates for integrating the science of emotional health into our daily lives. His science-based self-help books have been translated into 30 languages and his 3 TED Talks have garnered over 35 million views. He is the author of the Get Wrong Do Right Emotional Health Newsletter and the Dear Guy column for TED, and he is the co-host of the Ambie Nominated Dear Therapists podcast from iHeartRadio.

📲Find out more about Guy

Website: https://guywinch.com

X: https://twitter.com/guywinch

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guywinchauthor

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guywinch/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guywinch/

📲Find out more about Dr Espen

Website: https://drespen.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drespenwoldjensen

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_espen/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr_espen

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💡Episode Highlights:

  • 00:00:00 - Episode trailer
  • 00:02:22 - Understanding Emotions and Their Impact
  • 00:06:04 - Childhood Imprints and Emotional Patterns
  • 00:11:52 - The Aftermath of the Pandemic on Mental Health
  • 00:23:20 - The Importance of Tactile Communication
  • 00:26:59 - Navigating Emotional Vulnerability in Relationships
  • 00:29:01 - The Role of Therapy and Its Accessibility
  • 00:31:22 - The Impact of AI and Screen Time on Children
  • 00:33:05 - Setting Boundaries with Technology
  • 00:36:07 - Maintaining Boundaries in Parenting
  • 00:46:56 - Guy’s Message To The World

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