34. Loneliness – Diving In with Diana Everheart

Welcome back to this life lesson with Social Leopards! Join hosts Bea and Beth as they delve into the often-hidden world of loneliness with the captivating Diana Everheart, host of the "Divine and Disobedient" podcast. Diana shares her personal journey from dealing with trauma and unhealthy relationships to rediscovering her authentic self and embracing life on her own terms.

Explore deep conversations about the differences between solitude and loneliness, how childhood experiences shape our understanding of connection, and the societal pressures that hinder self-expression. Diana opens up about overcoming PTSD, identifying personal superpowers, and how technology simultaneously bridges and widens the gap in human connection.

If you find yourself struggling with feelings of loneliness or seeking deeper, more meaningful relationships, this episode offers thoughtful insights and practical advice on how to navigate the social jungle and find your true tribe. Tune in for an enlightening discussion that encourages embracing authenticity and forging genuine connections, one small step at a time.

ABOUT DIANA: Diana Everheart is the host of the “Divine and Disobedient” podcast. Burn the mold. Bless the ashes. Rise. For the spiritual-ish & rebels (formerly The Existential Experience).

YouTube link: youtube.com/@divineanddisobedient
Instagram handle: @divineanddisobedient

CONTACT US AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: Many thanks to Anthony Church, who composed the music featured in Season 3. Please check out his content here: linktr.ee/anthonychurchmusic.

Our Book Recommendations:

• The Body Keeps the Score, by Bessel van der Kolk
• The Deepest Well, by Nadine Burke Harris, MD
• It Didn't Start with You, by Mark Wolynn
• Walking the Tiger: Healing Trauma, by Peter A. Levine
• I'll Have What She's Having, by Chelsea Handler

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Other Podcasts by Beth productions to check out:

• Affirmations for Calm & Confidence
• Calm in Minutes: Meditations for Stress & Anxiety
• The Meditation Nest: Calming Sleep Stories

It is hoped that this episode brings you encouragement, enlightenment and strategies to cope with all the things that bring on emotions in adulthood.