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How We Turn Loneliness Into Relational Agency

Imagine there are two paths ahead of us: one, a lonely future, and the other, a relational one. Which would you choose? In this conversation with David Jay— activist, community builder, and author of the book “Relationality”—we examine what’s been contributing to the “loneliness epidemic” and how we can steer towards a “relational future” instead. 

For anyone who is concerned with the loneliness epidemic — whether you’ve experienced loneliness yourself, or sees the impact on the world around you — this episode is for you.

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How We Save Our Attention And Time With Jenny Odell

In this conversation, Emily sits down with Jenny Odell — artist and author of "Saving Time" and "How to Do Nothing" — to explore the importance of reclaiming our attention and time in a digital age.

From years of observation, research and her own study, Jenny brings a world-changing perspective to how we find our freedom from the forces that pull to commodify and measure every minute and relationship in our lives.

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How We Restore The American Village With Diane Alisa

In this episode of This Is How We Care, I’m joined by Diane Alisa, author of "A Love Letter to Suburbia: How to Restore the American Village", for a conversation that names what SO many families feel, but haven’t had language for.

We explore how suburbia, car dependence, and zoning laws have shaped our experience of motherhood, fatherhood, childhood, community, and care itself.

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