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We’re not in a mental health crisis—we’re in the midst of a loneliness epidemic. Unlonely is a show hosted by psychologist and renowned speaker Dr. Jody Carrington, where she strives to reconnect humanity, one story and one strategy at a time.With a mix of expert insights and real, unfiltered stories, Dr. Carrington and her guests break down how loneliness has shaped our world and what we can do to change it. Featuring thought leaders in health, relationships, and technology, as well as raw conversations that remind us how deeply interconnected we all are, Unlonely is a journey toward healing.In a time when we’ve never been more "connected" yet felt so alone, this show is dedicated to exploring the roots of our disconnection and offering tangible strategies to build connection. Because we were never meant to do this alone—and understanding what it takes to become truly “unlonely” could be the most urgent answer of our time.</p
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- 1 weeks ago46 min
Is it me… or is this workplace actually toxic? - Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett
Work isn’t just “work” anymore—it's become the place where burnout brews and bad bosses break us.In this fire-filled episode with Dr. Laura, we unpack the real cost of stress at work, what defines a truly toxic leader, and how to know when it’s not just you—it’s the system you’re stuck in. Spoiler: surviving a toxic boss isn't just possible—it's necessary. We dive into:What makes a boss toxic vs just difficultWhy stress isn't soft—it’s strategyThe burnout scale (and where you fall on it)Why rest isn't lazy—it's survivalAnd how to get out of the damn cageWhether you're quietly quitting or just questioning everything, this one’s for you. Follow Dr. Laura Here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwhDncPCadKKgWOnTxW72owhttps://www.facebook.com/Dr.Laura.whereworkmeetslifehttps://www.instagram.com/drlaura.live/https://www.tiktok.com/@drlaura.livehttps://x.com/drlauralive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago44 min
She Built an Empire, But This Is What Actually Matters - Arlene Dickinson
In this episode of The Unlonely Podcast, Dr. Jody Carrington sits down with business powerhouse Arlene Dickinson for a deeply honest conversation about leadership, emotional strength, and navigating a chaotic world. From her journey as an immigrant to becoming one of Canada’s top business leaders, Arlene shares hard-earned insights on resilience, the evolution of leadership, and why emotional regulation, not emotional suppression, is the real power skill of our time. The episode explores gender, perception, and what it truly means to lead with both strength and humanity.Follow Arlene Here:https://arlenedickinson.com/https://instagram.com/arlenedickinsonhttps://www.youtube.com/@arleneisalonehttps://tiktok.com/@arlenedickinson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Apr 30, 202657 min
Why Men Are So Lonely Right Now - Nick Koumalatsos
If you’ve been worried about the men you love—or you are one—this conversation is for you.Dr. Jody Carrington sits down with Nick Koumalatsos to talk about male loneliness and brotherhood, the state of men’s emotional health, and why so many men are carrying crushing pressure without the words or space to name it. Nick makes a bold case: men aren’t struggling because they’re weak. They’re struggling because they’re isolated.Together, they unpack the “lone wolf” myth, the weight men often feel to keep performing no matter what, and how stress, anger, exhaustion, and disconnection can quietly harden into burnout, addiction, or despair. Nick also shares his own story—from childhood hardship to special operations, trauma, identity loss, and the long road back to connection.This one is honest, intense, and deeply practical.You’ll hear:• Why male isolation is such a serious mental health issue• The difference between solitude, loneliness, and disconnection• How trauma gets buried when the job has to get done• What happens when identity cracks in midlife or after a major life chapter ends• Why men need brotherhood, not performance• How to notice who drains you, who fuels you, and where healing beginsJody and Nick also get into boundaries, nervous system care, purpose, and the small next steps that help people come back to themselves.If you care about men’s mental health, modern masculinity, burnout, or building real human connection again, start here.---Links & Resources:• Dr. Jody Carrington: https://www.drjodycarrington.com/• Nick Koumalatsos: https://nickkoumalatsos.com/• Nick Koumalatsos Shop: https://shop.nickkoumalatsos.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Apr 16, 202648 min
How Do Women Find Their Voice After Trauma? with Alreen Haeggquist
If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to speak up after abuse, this conversation is for you.Dr. Jody Carrington sits down with women’s rights attorney, author, and survivor Alreen Haeggquist for a powerful conversation about childhood abuse, silence, shame, healing, and the life-changing work of finding your voice after trauma. Alreen shares how surviving profound abuse shaped her work advocating for women facing sexual abuse, harassment, and discrimination—and why telling the truth can become part of coming home to yourself.Together, they unpack what trauma-informed law should look like, why survivors are so often misunderstood in legal systems, and how the process of being believed can be healing in and of itself.In this episode, you’ll hear about:Alreen’s journey from surviving abuse to advocating for other womenWhy secrecy can keep trauma alive—and what begins to shift when you speakHow trauma affects memory, storytelling, and credibility in legal spacesWhat a trauma-informed law practice actually does differentlyWhy many survivors speak up first for others—and heal in the process themselvesThe mission behind the HAA Fired Up FoundationA raw, practical, deeply human conversation about trauma, truth, and what becomes possible when women stop carrying it alone.---Links & Resources:Unlonely with Dr. Jody Carrington: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unlonely-with-dr-jody-carrington/id1708644669Dr. Jody Carrington: https://www.drjodycarrington.com/Alreen Haeggquist: https://www.alreen.com/Haeggquist & Eck, LLP: https://haelaw.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Apr 2, 20261h 20m
What Happens After the Worst Day of Your Life? - Chance Toder
If you’re walking through a hard season, or love someone who is, this one will stay with you.Dr. Jody Carrington sits down with Chance Toder for an unforgettable conversation about resilience after childhood stroke, medical trauma, and rebuilding a life that looked nothing like the one he expected. Born at 1 pound 15 ounces, Chance survived multiple heart surgeries, went into a coma after a stroke at 11, and had to relearn how to talk, walk, and breathe on his own.But this isn’t just a survival story. It’s a conversation about what happens next: the long rehab, the grief of watching other people move on, the fight for accessibility, the courage to keep asking for a chance, and the kind of family love that holds you together when everything changes.You’ll also hear about Chance’s wheelchair hockey journey, his lawn care business Leave It to Chance, his dream of public speaking, and the mindset that keeps him aiming for anything and everything.In this episode:- Chance’s resilience story after stroke and heart surgery- What recovery really looked like after coma and rehab- The emotional toll of disability, dependence, and delayed independence- Why accessibility matters in everyday life- How sport, work, and speaking gave Chance new purpose- The message he wants every listener to remember: just give people a chanceThis one is raw, practical, funny in places, and deeply human.---Links & Resources:• Dr. Jody Carrington: https://www.drjodycarrington.com/• Unlonely with Dr. Jody Carrington: https://www.drjodycarrington.com/podcast• Dr. Jody Carrington on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjodycarrington/• Dr. Jody Carrington Linktree: https://linktr.ee/drjodycarrington• North American VOLT Hockey Tournament / VOLT Hockey Canada: https://varietyontario.ca/event/north-american-volt-hockey-tournament/• Art for the Heart (Variety Manitoba / historical event reference): https://mayberryfineart.com/blog/96/art-for-the-heart-gallery-media-release-1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Mar 19, 20261h 2m
Why Are Parents So Emotionally Dysregulated? with Dr. Brooke Weinstein
If you’re a parent, partner, helper, or human who feels like you’re holding it all together by a thread, this conversation is for you.Dr. Jody Carrington sits down with Dr. Brooke Weinstein - occupational therapist, nervous system educator, and expert in sensory and emotional regulation - to talk about why so many parents are emotionally dysregulated right now, and what it actually takes to come back to yourself.They unpack the impact of social media, pressure, burnout, and self-neglect on parent mental health, why understanding your own brain and body has to come before trying to “fix” your child, and how nervous system regulation changes the way we show up in our relationships.This is a deeply honest conversation about emotional regulation for parents, single motherhood, partnership, grief, and the slow, brave work of choosing yourself without abandoning the people you love.You’ll hear:- Why modern life keeps parents in a dysregulated state- What occupational therapy sees that many mental health conversations miss- Why self-regulation is the foundation of supporting your kids- How to stop taking a partner’s needs personally- Why caring for yourself is not selfish—it’s necessary- What small, sustainable regulation work actually looks like- Why doing your own work often helps the whole family riseIf you’ve ever wondered why you’re so exhausted, reactive, or checked out, and why quick fixes never seem to stick, start here.---Links & Resources:• Dr. Jody Carrington: https://www.drjodycarrington.com/• Unlonely with Dr. Jody Carrington: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unlonely-with-dr-jody-carrington/id1708644669• Dr. Brooke Weinstein: https://drbrookeweinstein.com/• Dr. Brooke Weinstein on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brookeweinst/• Carrington Practice: https://carringtonpractice.com/• Dr. Jody Carrington Courses: https://drjodycarrington.teachable.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Mar 5, 202659 min
Why Loneliness Can Shorten Your Life (and How to Build a Social Health Plan) - Ken Stern
Loneliness isn’t just uncomfortable - it’s costly. And the scariest part? Most of us are living it without calling it what it is.Dr. Jody talks with Ken Stern (*Healthy to 100*, *Century Lives*) about the loneliness epidemic and the link between social isolation and mortality risk - plus the practical shift that changes everything: building your social life with the same intention you’d bring to nutrition or exercise.They get into what “lonely” actually looks like in real life, why we’re spending less time with friends than we did a generation ago, and how proximity, community design, and technology have quietly pulled us apart.This is a call back to connection - with a plan, not just a wish.Links & Resources:ABOUT CENTURY LIVES The Longevity Project: https://www.longevity-project.com/centurylivesHealthy to 100: Secrets from Countries Where Retirees Age Best: https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/happy-retirement/healthy-to-100-secrets-from-countries-where-retirees-age-bestSocial Relationships and Mortality Risk: A Meta-analytic Review (PLoS Medicine, 2010): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2910600/Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation: The U.S. Surgeon Generals Advisory (May 3, 2023): https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Feb 19, 202654 min
How to Be More Relatable When Everyone’s on Edge - Rachel DeAlto
If you’re exhausted by the tension - at work, online, even with people you love - this episode is for you.Dr. Jody and Rachel DeAlto talk about what’s driving the empathy dip (and the “why is everyone so mean lately?” vibe), how social media trains us out of critical thinking, and why more options in dating/work/friendship can actually make us choose worse.This is a real-talk episode about rebuilding emotional intelligence, finding your way back to the kind of connection that actually regulates your nervous system, and learning when to dig in and do the work - versus when it’s time to go.Links & Resources:Unlonely with Dr. Jody Carrington (podcast page): https://www.drjodycarrington.com/podcastDr. Jody Carrington (official website): https://www.drjodycarrington.com/Rachel DeAlto (official website): https://www.racheldealto.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
About Unlonely with Dr. Jody Carrington
We’re not in a mental health crisis—we’re in the midst of a loneliness epidemic. Unlonely is a show hosted by psychologist and renowned speaker Dr. Jody Carrington, where she strives to reconnect humanity, one story and one strategy at a time.With a mix of expert insights and real, unfiltered stories, Dr. Carrington and her guests break down how loneliness has shaped our world and what we can do to change it. Featuring thought leaders in health, relationships, and technology, as well as raw conversations that remind us how deeply interconnected we all are, Unlonely is a journey toward healing.In a time when we’ve never been more "connected" yet felt so alone, this show is dedicated to exploring the roots of our disconnection and offering tangible strategies to build connection. Because we were never meant to do this alone—and understanding what it takes to become truly “unlonely” could be the most urgent answer of our time.</p
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