# Why Judging Others is Causing the Male Loneliness Epidemic | Michael Chernow | Monday Moments

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Podcast: [The Michael Chernow Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-michael-chernow-podcast-25201)
Published: 2026-06-01T09:50:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kreaturesofhabitpodcast/episodes/Why-Judging-Others-is-Causing-the-Male-Loneliness-Epidemic--Michael-Chernow--Monday-Moments-e3jugq5
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## Resource

In this Monday Moments episode, Michael Chernow talks about judgment as a major barrier to connection and a contributor to the growing loneliness epidemic, especially among men. He explains how humans are conditioned to judge, how ego drives judgment as a form of self-protection, and why judging ourselves often leads to judging others just as harshly—something he says social media intensifies through constant comparison. Michael shares his personal experience at 45, including struggling to make new friends after moving upstate from New York City and realizing his harsh judgments were shutting the door on meaningful relationships. By becoming more self-aware and giving people more of a chance, he’s built strong new friendships, and he encourages listeners to notice their instant judgments, pause, and try to see situations from others’ perspectives.

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