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Join us as we tackle the growing issue of loneliness, and our deeply human need to belong alongside huge topics like mental health, autism and discrimination. We’re seeing the issue of loneliness grow all around the world, and while we may think of loneliness as something that mainly impacts older generations, research shows that 18-34 year olds are most likely to be affected. And yes it’s sometimes to do with phones and social media, but there’s more to it than that. It’s about how we interact with the world around us. So we’ve found nine very different young adults who are ...

We Are Lonely is a podcast that seeks to demystify loneliness by revealing it in iconic music, film, and art. Hosts Myf Warhurst and Dr Frederic Kiernan talk to celebrated actors, songwriters and artists to understand the many kinds of loneliness that exist and the effect it has on our society.  With award winning actor, Hugo Weaving, rapper Briggs, musician Tash Sultana, artist Patricia Piccinini and Savage Garden frontman, Darren Hayes, Myf and Dr Fred delve into the art and the science of what it means to be lonely in Australia and the natural role it plays in our lives.  We Are Lonely is...