the loneliness epidemic

Episode 86: The Loneliness Epidemic

If COVID has revealed one thing to us, it’s that a lot of us are struggling with the ‘loneliness epidemic”, and Judi and Amanda are no strangers to those emotions. On this new episode of Gin and Juiced, the ladies touch on how they’ve been managing in our current pandemic world, and talk about what happens when you use alcohol to cope with feelings of loneliness. 

Today on Yes, And:

  • What to do when the COVID struggles don’t seem to end
  • The pitfalls of living in constant fear
  • Why loneliness is an epidemic 
  • How Judi used drinking to deal with her loneliness
  • Tips for when you feel isolated and alone

Top 3 Quotes

  1. Boundaries have become my bliss. Self care is no longer just some joke. Self care is literally those small things you do to bring you back to yourself. 
  2. I definitely feel lonely, and it’s something I’m trying to sort out and figure out.
  3. Substances have become our friend. We develop relationships with substances, habits, and behaviors just like we do with people. 

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