Nostalgia and Loneliness — A Surprising Antidote

11/06/2025 29 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this powerful episode of Modern Day Issues We Love to Ignore, host Nina Kelly from Safe New Futures is joined by Professor Tim Wildschut, Professor of Psychology at the University of Southampton, to explore an unexpected remedy for loneliness: nostalgia. Discover how fond memories of the past can help us feel more socially connected, inspire optimism, and even motivate new relationships. From lockdown reflections to psychological insights on attachment styles, this episode sheds new light on how looking back can actually help us move forward.#Loneliness #Nostalgia #MentalHealth #SocialConnection #SafeNewFuturesJourney