# The Loneliness Epidemic: How to Reconnect with Yourself and Others with Dr. Sylvia Kalicinski

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Podcast: [Modern Mom Probs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/modern-mom-probs-5242400)
Published: 2026-05-26T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, Tara welcomes trauma-informed therapist and author of Lonely AF: A Therapist's No-BS Guide to Feeling Less Alone Dr. Sylvia Kalicinski discusses the growing loneliness epidemic impacting mothers, young adults, and families everywhere. Dr. Sylvia shares how modern life, social anxiety, postpartum struggles, and the pressure to “do it all” have left so many people feeling disconnected from themselves and others. Through personal stories and practical insights, she reframes loneliness not as a personal failure, but as an invitation to build deeper self-awareness and more meaningful relationships. Her reminder, “You are doing an amazing job, you weren’t meant to do it all,” deeply resonates with overwhelmed parents and caregivers.Throughout the conversation, Tara and Dr. Sylvia explore the emotional realities of early motherhood, the stigma surrounding postpartum rage, and the powerful role micro-social interactions play in emotional health. Dr. Sylvia also introduces her HEART method, a framework designed to help people regulate emotions, strengthen self-connection, and foster authentic community in an increasingly isolated world. From the lasting social effects of the pandemic to the invisible emotional wounds many people carry, this episode offers compassionate encouragement and actionable tools for anyone seeking deeper connection and healing. Links: https://amzn.to/4nLi9kx https://drsylviak.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drsylviak/

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