Welcome to episode 476 of The Whole View! This week, Stacy and Dr. Sarah dive into the science behind the effects of social isolation to determine whether living a hermit lifestyle can be healthy. They review studies pertaining to longevity, stress and anxiety, and benefits of pets. If you enjoy the show, please review it on iTunes! The Whole View, Episode 476: Social Isolation – Can Living Like A Hermit Be Healthy? Welcome back to episode 476! (0:28) Listener Question: Hello Sarah and Stacy, even though it’s part of my job to listen to the podcast every week it’s something I really look forward to and I am a fan! I highly value both of your thoughts and I had a unique question I would love your take on. I have recently found myself in a place a lot of single people have. VERY VERY alone. The only people I socialize with in person are my parents (once a month for a few hours) and the only other interaction I have is with the wonderful women I work with virtually, although we all converse almost daily and it is not 100% work-focused. I don’t have friendships outside of that or participate […]
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