What in the World - Are your 20s the loneliest decade?

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There are loads of videos on TikTok of people calling their 20s the loneliest decade. But are they?

We speak to Foyin Ogunrombi (@FoyinOG), a content creator from South Africa, who’s been discussing this topic on her podcast.

Dr Meg Jay, a clinical psychologist and author of ‘The Defining Decade’, explains what’s happens in our brains, and why we may feel a little haywire.

Plus, Dr Laurie Santos from Yale University, and The Happiness Lab Podcast, gives us tips on how to feel more socially connected.

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Presenter: Alex Rhodes
Producers: Mora Morrison and Emily Horler
Editors: Simon Peeks

Published on Tuesday, 26th September 2023.

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