Month: June 2024

Reflecting on the Loneliness Epidemic: Interview with Blake Waranch

Reflecting on the Loneliness Epidemic: Interview with Blake Waranch

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Feeling lonely in a world more connected than ever? You’re not alone.

On this episode of YJBM, join our host, Shankeri Vijayakumar, as she chats with our guest Blake Waranch about how loneliness is affecting our lives today. Whether you’re feeling a bit isolated or just want to understand more about why loneliness is such a big deal right now, this episode has something for everyone. Tune in to learn more about what’s causing this silent epidemic and how we can all work towards a more connected and supportive world.

We want to credit Shivani Dayal for creating this interview series and for the format of interviews in this series.

Links and resources:
The Dinner Party: https://www.thedinnerparty.org/
Surgeon General’s Advisory on Loneliness: https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf
“Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World” by Vivek Murthy, MD

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Sophie Beckham

Sophie Beckham

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Sophie Beckham is the Chief Sustainability Officer at International Paper where she leads the company’s vision for sustainability and corporate responsibility. She speaks about how to get things done within a company that is in a hard-to-abate sector of the economy, the role of a corporate chameleon, and how sometimes you simply have to pick the harder options in life to succeed.

Season Two, Episode Nine: Stephen Carter

Season Two, Episode Nine: Stephen Carter

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Professor Stephen Carter discusses the delight he still finds in teaching after 40 years. A prolific writer, Carter also shares his approach to writing fiction and nonfiction and reflects on lessons learned while clerking for Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall.