Session 156: Managing Loneliness

<p>The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.</p> <p>Our favorite friendship researcher, Dr. Marisa G. Franco is back with us this week to chat about managing loneliness. Dr. Franco and I chatted about the 3 different types of loneliness, how to tell if we’re struggling with loneliness, and tips for overcoming loneliness. </p> <p><strong>Resources Mentioned</strong></p> <p>Visit our <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/shop/therapy4bgirls" target="_blank" rel= "noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.amazon.com/shop/therapy4bgirls&source=gmail&ust=1590033403088000&usg=AFQjCNGWopF3x00ye3BG9ySGR2pf25L5-Q">Amazon Store</a> for all the books mentioned on the podcast!</p> <p><strong>Support Our Sponsor</strong></p> <p class="p1">Don’t forget to show our sponsor some love by going to <a href="https://www.helixsleep.com/therapyforblackgirls" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">helixsleep.com/therapyforblackgirls</a> to get up to 200 dollars off your mattress orders and two free pillows.</p> <p><strong>Where to Find Dr. Franco</strong></p> <p><a href= "http://www.drmarisagfranco.com">www.drmarisagfranco.com</a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/drmarisagfranco">@drmarisagfranco</a></p> <p>Twitter: <a href= "https://www.twitter.com/drmarisagfranco">@drmarisagfranco</a></p> <p>Subscribe to <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCILvAyDwAUZ0HXWA2oA2y9Q">Dr. Franco's Youtube Page</a></p> <p>Check out Dr. Franco on Session 118 of the podcast discussing <a href= "https://therapyforblackgirls.libsyn.com/session-118-making-friends-as-an-adult" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Making Friends As an Adult</a></p> <p>If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at <a href= "https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory" targe