DESCRIPTION:
Loneliness hurts — but solitude can heal. Dr. Robert Coplan joins Shane Hewitt to reframe what it means to be alone, offering science-backed insights on how choosing solitude can actually boost mental health, creativity, and relationships.

They unpack the critical difference between loneliness and solitude, explore the concept of “companionate solitude,” and examine how short daily practices — even 15 minutes — can reset the mind and replenish the social battery. Dr. Coplan shares how solitude reduces negative emotions, deepens self-awareness, and enhances social connections. This episode is a guide for anyone feeling overwhelmed by constant connection and craving a healthier balance.

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Dr. Robert Coplan
http://simonandschuster.ca/books/The-Joy-of-Solitude/Robert-J-Coplan/9781668053423

https://robertcoplan.com/

Originally aired on2025-11-04