Lonely Hearts Club: Vanishing Third Spaces and Adult Friendships

In this episode, we"re diving deep into the loneliness epidemic hitting millennials and Gen X harder than any generation before. Spoiler alert: it"s not just your busy schedule or endless TikTok scrolling that"s the problem. What You"ll Discover:The shocking stats about loneliness in your 30s and 40s (and why it"s not just a "you" problem)What the heck "third spaces", are and why their disappearance matter more than you thinkThe real reason Nordic countries are winning at the friendship game (hint: it"s not hygge)Practical strategies for building meaningful connections without adding more to your plateWhy your local coffee shop might be more important than your Instagram feed Featured Research:American Psychology Association"s 2023 loneliness studyHarvard Social Connection Lab findingsBrené Brown"s research on shame and connectionRay Oldenburg"s "Third Places" concept Ready to Break Free from the Lonely Hearts Club? Try our micro-connection challenge and start treating every interaction like it matters (because it does). Free Resource: Go online and pull your  free "Scenic Route Affirmation Card" for those moments when you need a reminder that you"re not alone on this journey: https://www.jenniferwalter.me/scenic-route-affirmations See you on the Scenic Route. _____________________________________________________________________ READY FOR YOUR SCENIC ROUTE? Visit jenniferwalter.me — your cozy corner of the internet where recovering perfectionists come to breathe, dream, and embrace a softer way of living – while creating real change in their communities. Keep the conversation going: Instagram TikTok Threads DAILY DOSE OF CHILL Tap into your inner wisdom and let it guide you. Need a gentle nudge in the right direction? The Scenic Route Affirmation Card Deck Deck is your online permission slip to trust your inner compass. Grab yours and let"s see what wisdom awaits you today: 👉 Pull Your Daily Affirmation Card LOVE THE SHOW? If today"s episode hit different, leave a rating and review. Your words help other wandering souls find their way to the Scenic Route.