U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy On America’s Epidemic Of Loneliness

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🗓️ 25 September 2023

⏱️ 112 minutes

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I think it’s safe to say that many people are suffering, not just from major public health concerns and economic hardship, but also from loneliness—the prevalence of which has skyrocketed in recent years. Studies indicate that about half of U.S. adults have reported experiencing loneliness. The impact of this extends beyond a decline in mental health, increasing the risk of heart disease, dementia, stroke, and even premature death. It’s a problem today’s guest has officially labeled an epidemic—and has made his mission to ameliorate. Meet the 21st Surgeon General of the United States, Vice Admiral Dr. Vivek Murthy. Today Dr. Murthy explains how we arrived at this juncture of disconnection and why it is so vitally important to redress. We also discuss the compound effects of loneliness on our health as individuals and as a society, and what we can do to engender our lives with more connection, companionship, and community. It was an honor to host an important conversation with such an esteemed individual. I was deeply impacted by what he shared and suspect you may feel the same. Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today’s Sponsors: Seed: seed.com/RICHROLL Momentous: LiveMomentous.com/richroll On Running: on.com/RICHROLL Modern Elder Academy: www.MEAwisdom.com Whoop: whoop.com/RICHROLL Inside Tracker: fitnessfuelslongevity.com Plant Power Meal Planner: https://meals.richroll.com Peace + Plants, Rich

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0:00.0	If we can't solve this loneliness problem and redress the mental health issues, what is
0:20.8	the future of this country?
0:22.4	What we need is nothing less than a major culture shift.
0:25.6	If we don't consciously make rebuilding connection, a priority in our individual lives and
0:30.7	in society more broadly, then we will continue to see an erosion.
0:34.6	What you're asking for is a revolution of consciousness.
0:38.8	The ask is not small because the need is great.
0:42.2	I think it's pretty safe to say that there are a lot of people out there suffering right
0:47.1	now.
0:48.1	One out of every two Americans is experiencing measurable levels of loneliness, one in two
0:53.0	people.
0:54.0	It's more people than suffer from diabetes like this is a huge problem.
0:58.5	The rates of loneliness are even higher among young people.
1:01.5	The impact of this, of course, is on our mental health, but it goes beyond that.
1:06.1	It's related to an increase in risk for heart disease, for dementia, for stroke, and even
1:11.0	for premature death.
1:13.4	Chronic loneliness can lead to a cascade of inflammatory factors in our body and that can increase
1:18.4	her risk of illness.
1:20.1	The 21st Surgeon General of the United States, Vice Admiral Dr. Vivek Murthy is someone
1:28.1	I think it's fair to say has restored a certain gravitas to his office that has made him one
1:33.4	of the most trusted voices in America on matters of public health.
1:37.5	In this conversation I'm proud to host Dr. Murthy explains how we arrived at this juncture
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