In this episode, Jim and Rachel discuss the experience of loneliness that is growing and growing for many of us, particularly in such isolating times. Rachel explains how she began learning about the extensive nature of loneliness with a Befriending volunteer service, the results of her subsequent survey, the impact of loneliness on our physical and mental health and how we can all do our part. Tune in to this episode to explore loneliness in an honest chat with some humour along the way, dissect how genuine are our ‘how are you keeping’s?’ find out about Rachel’s website and wholesome email group as well as the healing power of dogs.

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