Update on Loneliness.

John Cacioppo gave an excellent radio interview about Loneliness: Human Nature and the Need for Social Connection on the Diane Rehm show on American University Radio. You can listen here and subscribe to a transcript here. The show is also available as an iTunes podcast.

It was obvious from the call-ins to the show that people are so very hungry for more information on loneliness.  John–great job fielding some very difficult questions!

Loneliness: Human Nature and the Need for Social Connection

If you haven’t already done so, check out the Science of Loneliness group on Facebook.

I almost felt guilty listening to John answer the callers while I was basking in the glow of all the fuss friends and family were making over my birthday. I feel truly blessed. But it is a vibrant reminder of how important these social connections are to all of us.

And one of the great things about John’s and Bill’s book is that they give you practical steps to improve your social relationships. I hope John’s callers follow through!