The Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has stated that there is an epidemic of loneliness in the United States and the World Health Organization has declared it as a pressing global health threat, with a mortality effect equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. In this episode, we\u2019ll talk about loneliness, how simple acts of empathy can be vital to healing loneliness, and "the power of eight minutes" - a way of communicating about needing help, as suggested by thought leader Simon Sinek.\n\nOur Sponsors:\n* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code SELFWORK for a great deal: happymammoth.com\n* Check out Paired: paired.com/SELFWORK \n\nAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands