29. Abbi’s Story: loneliness in eating disorders and how the darkest parts of your story can be used to help others heal

32. Kasley Killam: shifting the conversation from loneliness to social health

Here at Only7Seconds, we have sparked a conversation about loneliness and in this episode, we get to discuss broadening and shifting that conversation to one regarding social health.  One of our scientific advisory board members, Kasley Killam, who is a social health & connection expert along with the Social Health Labs Founder, came on the podcast to share about her new book “The Art and Science of Connection,” where she breaks down what it means to be proactively building and strengthening your social health.  For more information on Kasley and where to purchase her book, go to: www.kasleykillam.com [http://www.kasleykillam.com]

31. Jillian Kornmeier: the role tech plays in loneliness, the youth loneliness epidemic, and why conversations around social health matter

In preparation for Global Loneliness Awareness Week (GLAW), June 10-June 16, 2024, we decided to bring on guest, colleague, and friend Jillian Kornmeier, who is the executive director for The Coalition to End Social Isolation and Loneliness (CESIL) in addition to the Foundation for Social Connection (F4SC). In this episode, Jillian discusses ways in which we can promote socially healthy communities, the influence of technology and the role it plays in the loneliness epidemic, as well as why conversations around social connection matter.  For more information on what Jillian and her team are doing and attend the virtual GLAW event: click here [https://www.endsocialisolation.org/activation/2024-global-loneliness-awareness-week/]

30. Lorie’s Story: on being “the strong friend” and how someone taking only 7 seconds literally saved her life

*The following story contains content around suicide & mental health struggles that may be sensitive to some viewers. Meet Lorie, the final storyteller of season 2 for the I Know Lonely Project. Whewwww, we know all of these have been incredible, but this last one is one you don’t want to miss. When her story took a different direction than she expected, Lorie found herself alone at the darkest point in her life. A friend reaching out with a simple message during a moment of crisis ended up changing the trajectory for her. She also shares about the loneliness in being “the strong friend” and how she’s discovered the safety of relationships with people who do care. Her hope is that her story will give others hope that there is light even when you can’t see it. To watch Lorie's video & and access resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.only7seconds.com/lorie [https://only7seconds.com/lorie] — Learn more about the ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Know Lonely Project⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://only7seconds.com/i-know-lonely/] here. Connect with us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/only7seconds/] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/itonlytakes7seconds/] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/only7seconds_] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/only7seconds] Music written & produced: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dash8 [https://open.spotify.com/artist/5H6UaBm4kvBSI2c49r8PER?si=ziHlX2A5RUWivdu8yKS5Hw]

29. Abbi’s Story: loneliness in eating disorders and how the darkest parts of your story can be used to help others heal

Meet Abbi Hamlin, our season 2 storyteller for the I Know Lonely Project this month. As a middle school athlete, Abbi struggled with a severe eating disorder. Through her journey, she shares about the power of friendships in her story and how connecting with the right therapist changed her healing journey. Now, Abbi works as a sports nutritionist specifically with women and she gets to use her story to share hope and healing with others. To watch Abbi’s video & and access resources: ⁠⁠⁠ [https://only7seconds.com/tyler]www.only7seconds.com/abbi [http://www.only7seconds.com/abbi] — Learn more about the ⁠⁠⁠I Know Lonely Project⁠⁠⁠ [https://only7seconds.com/i-know-lonely/] here. Connect with us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/only7seconds/] | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/itonlytakes7seconds/] | ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/only7seconds_] | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/only7seconds] Music written & produced: ⁠⁠⁠Dash8 [https://open.spotify.com/artist/5H6UaBm4kvBSI2c49r8PER?si=ziHlX2A5RUWivdu8yKS5Hw]

VIDEO Tyler's Story: I Know Lonely Project

Meet Tyler Bjork, our season 2 storyteller for the I Know Lonely Project this month. Understanding the deep hurt that comes from bullying and feeling unseen, Tyler shares his story of loneliness. His story explains how where we feel seen, where we feel accepted and where we feel belonging are often the places we can be the most authentic. For him, that was spaces like theatre, choir, and performing arts and getting involved in Special Olympics. Connection thrives in spaces where we know we belong and Tyler’s story is an inspiring reminder to pursue places of belonging by showing up authentically. As a part of the I Know Lonely Project, here are a few of the ways you can engage with Tyler’s story: ▶️ Watch this short video 🎙️ Listen to his podcast episode (check the last episode!) 💬 Access resources — www.only7seconds.com/tyler [www.only7seconds.com/tyler]