I wish this was around in my 30’s. I’ve loved this show from the very first episode I heard. Franseca is so smart and insightful. Her guests are amazing and I love practicing alonement now. It’s been eye opening

I have been listening to this podcast on and off over the past year. I've come to the conclusion that Francesca is ahead of her time. She explores the various states of alonement (loneliness, fear, solitude) and has chosen people who have wisdom beyond their years. Francesca is an astute interviewer, and coupled with her personal experience, reveals dimensions of alonement that even clinicians, social scientists, and anthropolgists, would appreciate. Bravo, Francesca! The topic of alonement is timeless and you've fearlessly brought it out of the dark, away from those terrible studies that state how unhealthy being alone is and that we are social animals, as if the two are mutually exclusive. Rather, you show why they are complementary states, fundamental for a healthy society. Thank you!

What a refreshing podcast! In a world where I often feel pressured to find my identity in something outside of myself, I feel a deep sense of gratitude and rest listening to these interviews. Francesca, you exude grace, humility, confidence and respect towards your guests and us, the listeners. Thank you for that! I often find myself ruminating on my past or present perceived failures, sometimes, believing this is why I’m alone. Thank you for reminding me that I am exactly where I need to be right now and I can confidently own it! P.S. Alain de Botton right out of the gate?! Wow! Great lineup of guests!