Why Male Loneliness Is Everyone’s Problem (So Many Men Feel This—But Can’t Say It)

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Is the “Male Loneliness Epidemic” actually an epidemic, or is there something else going on here? Are men actually lonelier than women, or just louder about it? Why is male loneliness framed as a public crisis, while female loneliness is treated as a private burden? After examining the increase in loneliness across the board, Jean and Cherie sit down with first ever “Male Correspondent,” Ron Busby, to learn more about his experiences and ideate on solutions.

This episode is for anyone who’s been affected by loneliness or isolation in one way or another, and anyone who wants to help build a more connected world.

If this conversation brings up difficult feelings or you’re struggling with loneliness or depression, you’re not alone. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — a free, confidential support line available 24/7

📖 Additional Resources from Ron:
For men:
The Will to Change—by Bell Hooks
The Adonis Complex—by Harrison Pope
Masculinities—by Raewyn Connell
Giovanni’s Room—by James Baldwin

For women:
We Should All be Feminists—by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
The Second Sex—by Simone de Beauvoir
Gender Trouble: Feminism and the Subversion of Identity—by Judith Butler

For a better community:
Here for It—by R. Eric Thomas
Between the World and Me—by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Loneliness—by John T. Cacioppo

If you want to get involved in the work Ron is doing:
@ronbusbyjr across all socials for personal updates
@seedthevote to get involved in volunteering (door knocking and talking to rural communities during election seasons; flights/hotels/rental cars covered.)
@byblack.us - Ron’s day job :)

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⏰ Timestamps
0:00: Cold Open
1:12: Introduction
1:36: Three action items for today’s episode
3:57: Defining loneliness in its many forms
7:06: Scott Galloway on rising levels of loneliness in men
8:25: Male loneliness as a public vs private problem
11:05: Did Cherie just solve male loneliness via gardening?
18:18: Welcoming Ron Busby to the show
19:38: Male loneliness vs male alienation
22:48: Defining the “manosphere”
27:50: Exploring an inclusive strategy to alleviating male loneliness
29:36 Defining a “Chad”
30:40: New beauty standards for men
39:00: Analyzing male loneliness in the dating world
40:45: Solutions for men and women to alleviate the issue
48:00 Lasting thoughts and key takeaways

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