Lonely But Not Alone: Why Gen X Women Are Feeling It More Than Ever

24/07/2025 23 min
Lonely But Not Alone: Why Gen X Women Are Feeling It More Than Ever

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Episode Synopsis

We’re diving into a topic so many Gen X women silently struggle with: loneliness. From aging parents and teens glued to their phones to career transitions and feeling invisible in midlife, Jessica Shaw is joined by author Melissa Hart to discuss Melissa’s powerful Dame Magazine article, "Older Women Are Battling a Loneliness Epidemic." Together, they explore the societal shift that’s left many women over 50 feeling forgotten—and how small acts of connection, unexpected adventures, and even friendship benches (yes, really!) can help rebuild community and meaning.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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