Why does it hurt so much to feel lonely? How is it possible for us to feel lonely, even when we are not alone? How can we find our way back to connection with ourselves and others? As social distancing drags on, more people are experiencing loneliness - whether or not they are quarantined with others. In this episode, Effy and Jacqueline take a deep dive into loneliness and speak with loneliness expert, and the author of “Unlonely Planet”, Jillian Richardson about why we experience loneliness, and how we can create a path towards connection - with ourselves and others. To find more about Jillian you can find her at joylist.nyc and on and book “unlonely planet” Books recommended on this episode: The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self by Alice Miller The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.