You Are Not Alone
At IRL Men we are helping to end the loneliness epidemic in America by facilitating meaningful connected groups that lift men out of isolation. Here are some resources to support you in the process.
Podcast Episode: The Perils of Intimacy: Why Can't We Be Friends?
Why is it so hard for men to make friends as adults? This podcast episode from This American Life reveals the unique challenges adults (and especially men) face. Producer Neil Drumming conducts an experiment to find out: Can two men, both new in town, become friends, with the right help? (16 minutes)
Podcast Episode: An Antidote to Loneliness
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy believes we are suffering from an epidemic of loneliness. How can we strengthen our social ties? This podcast episode from Hidden Brain has some answers, and highlights how profoundly important it is for us to have regular social contact. (49 minutes)