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SUMMARY:Loneliness Is a Societal Problem -- Not a Personal Failure
DESCRIPTION:Loneliness Is a Societal Problem — Not a Personal Failure\nWe are more connected than ever\, yet more people than ever feel unseen.\nLoneliness is rising across generations — not because people are failing\, but\nbecause something in how we live\, work and relate has shifted. Too often\,\nloneliness is treated as something personal to fix quietly. At Cuppa\, we\nbelieve it’s something we face together. \nThis is the first Cuppa Movement Circle — a live\, virtual gathering designed\nto explore loneliness as a societal issue rather than a private flaw. It’s not\na webinar and it’s not a panel. It’s a structured\, facilitated conversation\nwhere diverse perspectives meet and the wider community is part of the\ndialogue. \nTogether\, we’ll explore what’s driving modern disconnection\, where loneliness\nis showing up in everyday life\, and what responsibility we share in responding\nto it. This is not about asking anyone to declare vulnerability. It’s about\ncreating understanding\, reducing stigma\, and identifying practical steps\nforward. \nThis conversation will be guided by members of the Cuppa Collective:\n Mike Morrison\nchallenges us to see loneliness through a structural lens\, encouraging a shift\nfrom individual blame to shared responsibility.\n Dr Jane Foster\noffers an evidence-informed perspective on wellbeing and human behaviour\,\ngrounding the discussion in research while keeping it practical.\n Annie Harvey\nadds depth in leadership and emotional awareness\, exploring how intentional\nconnection starts with how we show up for one another.\n Rev Jon Owen leads\nwith lived experience from the frontline of community life. As Pastor and CEO\nof Wayside Chapel in Sydney — a place committed to ‘no us and them’ — Jon’s\nwork centres on creating spaces where people feel seen\, accepted and truly\nmet. His voice reminds us why belonging matters and what it looks like in\npractice. \nYou’ll leave with greater clarity\, new perspectives\, and one meaningful action\nyou can take — in your workplace\, your community\, or your own relationships. \nLoneliness cannot be solved alone. But it can be softened when we approach it\nwith honesty\, curiosity and care. \nIf this conversation resonates\, we invite you to take your seat in the circle.\nJoin us live and be part of turning awareness into action. \nWant to pick the brains of our panel? Click\nhere\n\nWatch here: https://www.youtube.com/live/ws1e_nyitRI?si=4NlGt4PHq60vClMt
URL:https://cuppa.tv/event/loneliness-is-a-societal-problem-not-a-personal-failure/
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