Episode
How needing others became a source of shame for Americans
- Podcast
- Psyche Magazine
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- Jun 11, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 892
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Summary
Self-reliance is a strange ideal because feeling lonely and sociability are both inescapable parts of being human. Psyche audio helps you to better understand yourself and others through expert guides, provocative ideas and personal life stories. We address psychological questions and puzzles from a range of perspectives including philosophy, history, anthropology and more. You will discover practical knowledge and insights to help you navigate everyday challenges, overcome difficulties and find meaning, wonder and spirituality. Psyche is a nonprofit digital magazine. With a dedication to pluralism and openness, Psyche is a companion on your journey to better knowing your self and living well. Free to read and now free to listen. Discover articles and videos at psyche.co . Psyche articles are only ever written and edited by human experts. We use AI for audio narration only.