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The following podcast is a Dear Media production and welcome back to another episode of Long Winded. Let me start with this. I had to crack it without you. I was desperately parched. I'll start with giving you the latest with Carol. If you're new here. Carol is my therapist. We've been seeing each other for about a year now, and we've gone through many phases of our relationship. We're getting to know each other more, I guess. This is the longest I've seen a therapist straight, so I don't really know what happens after the six month mark. But now she's making everything about her. She's like, well, I hope you feel some sense of support in your life. Do you have anyone to go to for guidance? And I'm like, yeah, like, I go to Robb. She's the best. You know, she has great advice. We bounce ideas off of each other. She's just, I feel like, inherently wise. She's been through some. You guys know how much I love Robbie. I can go on and on and on. I'm so lucky. And yes, she gives me a lot of guidance. She's been in the industry for so long, so knows how to navigate it and has helped me. So I am really lucky to have her. I say, and Carol was like, well, I hope you can come to me. Oh, sorry, girl. I didn't know this was about you. I thought it was kind of a trick question, like just something you have to ask all of your clients. Oh, yeah. Well, let's make sure you have at least one person of support so you're not calling me every weekend. But not Carol. She's like, I hope you feel that way about me. Of course, I've never thought to ask you one question. I thought I'm supposed to. I'm supposed to show up every Wednesday with information that I'm trying to figure out, you know, about myself. What have I taken personally Last week so I can bring it to you this week so we can unpack it and discover how it's all related to my mother anyway. But no, she wants a different sort of dialogue. She knows I'm terrified of people. I tell her all the time. She's like, you're just very fearful. I've been telling you, Carol, I'm not on a slew of medications. Every two or three hours, I have to have three pill bottles in my purse, which can barely contain my cylindrical shaped purse. Mind you, exclusive spring Prada Yai splurged. You don't want to know how much those crispy Chicken nuggets gave me. Finally, I am overworked, but at least I'm being paid for my worth. Doesn't matter what kind of purse you have when it's taken up all by different pill bottles. And then Carol asks, well, I hope you're not afraid of me. Of course not. Of course not, Carol. But I didn't come here. I hope I'm not pissing your old ass right off, because I do love her. So now I'm going to start asking her a couple questions. Carol, be honest. Do you hate your job? You're in a safe space recorded on FaceTime. I will be ready to send to the board of doctors. Not doing. I'm just kidding. I really love her. I really love her. And Carol, if you're listening, thank you. I don't think she is, but she did get her hands on the New York Times article. I think I told you guys. And the. The Sunday section in the Style. And she was like, we have a lot to unpack. I was like, carol, it's all a joke. Please. So I want to ask her about her kids, how she feels about her kids and why she regrets having them. How long she's been married and if she thinks she could have been a lesbian in a different life or this life. Maybe it's just a different time. Anyways, we're kind of kindred souls. Please, please. Speaking of, my phone is blowing the up with work. I've been working more than I'd like recently. And not just I don't mind taking a zoom from home. You know, the old. You know, the old platitude. I have pajamas on. On the bottom. Yeah, yeah. It still goes for me. I don't want to change my pajama pants that I sweated in because I have nightly nightmares to get on a Zoom at 11am it's still early. I'm just waking up. I just finished my first cup of coffee. I can throw my hair back in a bun and put the pretty filter on and then it's fine. I'll have all the confidence in the world. I can take this meeting head on. I can convince anyone through a computer screen. But no, these days I have to go in person. I have to. To get up, find an outfit, put a full face of makeup on. Excuse me. So what? I'm on day seven of my chemical peel. I'm not supposed to put on makeup until I'm fully done peeling. I've told you guys I had this scheduled. I don't even care to meet with you. I Never wanted to know you in the first place, and I definitely don't want to know you after. But I can slap a dumbass smile on my face. Don't worry. And then there's. There's people who claim, who project, who insist you be friends with your co workers. These are the people who want to try and ruin it for everybody. I want to go into the office for the social aspect, to get out of the house. I'm sorry, you're not getting out of the house. Otherwise, why don't you walk and go get a cup of coffee? Why don't you leave the house for a facial? One of my estheticians just emailed you. Hey, Gabby. Haven't seen you in a while. They miss me. These are the relationships I want. We talk about everything under the sun. Fights at the Tesla charging station. She's actually given me a lot of insight. Oh. Oh. This is one of my favorites. That the plastic company invented recycling. We're living in a farce. We're living in an episode of. Oh, I don't want to say Black Mirror, because everyone says that. And it's like, okay, we get it. Okay, okay, we get it. We know how it goes. These companies are developing the problem and the solution, all for capitalistic gain. Hello. Open up your eyes. This is the society we're living in. I'm not just depressed because my mother didn't love me. It's because the plastic companies got me down. Well, and all of the recycle just goes to the same landfill. So you'll never get me to waste my time on a separate recycling bin. I know better. And time is money, baby. Where was I? So I was on this Reddit thread that was preaching through the max screen, through the dimmed max screen, as to not strain your eyes, screaming. You could feel this guy's desperation. I. I'm assuming he's a man because women have more social awareness. On all fours, crawling through the computer screen. You must be friends with your co workers, because the average American only has three friends. Well, that's three too many if you ask me. I need one. She's upstairs. Not wanting to get out of bed to answer the door, even though I'm at work. But I love her. My hubby, baby, Robbie, Wifey. You know her around here? She's the only one I need. She's the only one I really want to let loose around. She brings out the goofiest side of me. Making her laugh is akin to what I imagine the narcotic addicted people feel like when they take their first Percocet of the day. She hits all of my euphoria receptors. I forget exactly which ones they are. Opiate receptors. It's the best feeling in the whole entire world to have her next to me on the couch, preferably saying nothing. They say one person can't fulfill all of your needs. Well, that person would be straight. Try getting into a lesbian relationship. You'll never leave the house. If your wife leaves for a weekend work trip. You'll have baggies and baggies and baggies of dandruff falling from your scalp that you can then sell as baggies of cocaine. I hope that doesn't get me demonetized. I am working with YouTube to keep my monetization, but let me tell you, it is difficult. I'm like, I don't even know if this is worth it to censor myself for a dollar. For seven dollars, I'm not Trisha Paytas. I'm not getting a million views per YouTube and putting out three YouTubes per week. I want to make sure this censorship is worth it. 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I'm a cinephile and I know you are too, you pervert. So what? We like movies. I want to be in the know. I want to stay cultured. And I just watched the Materialist and let me tell you, it's the movie of the summer. I don't care what article you read, you heard it here first. It's with Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans. Say less. They're all gorgeously charming and gorgeously looking and they're in a love triangle. It's giving that one with Reese Witherspoon. This means war. I mean, who doesn't love a love triangle? Especially when you're dating the two hottest dudes on planet Earth. Dakota Johnson. Aren't you lucky if you like that sort of thing? I think Lucy, played by Dakota Johnson, I think all of her love triangle problems would be solved if she just dated a girl already. But that is not. That is not a part of the plot. Anyways. She's driven by money. She's a matchmaker, and all she wants is money, money, money. She's telling all of her clients, just date the rich dudes and we Know that isn't always the solution to the problem, but you can understand how we get there. We've tried to date so many guys, and not only are they dumb, but they're dumb and broke. But not for Lucy. These ones, these ones, they got it. This Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal, they got it going on. And you know what? She's just gonna have to listen to her heart. I don't want to give too much away, which is why I'm, you know, I'm just trying to. I'm just trying to set the scene for you because we all it dating these days. It's just hard, you know, it. So Lucy is somewhat on a journey of figuring out what is important to her in dating. It's about time. Lucy, you're in your 30s, but that's just like, how it goes. It takes us a while to figure out who we are, what's important to us, and who we want our lifelong partner to be. And it's not. It's not always as obvious as when you met your wife for the first time on the street corner. A small Jewish lesbian who's as beautiful as she is funny. Okay, I'm gonna cry. But anyways, I loved the movie. The soundtrack, it hits. I shazammed like all the songs. The last time I did that was in the Challengers. I love a good soundtrack. It also gives, like, an ASMR quality. It feels very relaxing, except they're. There are some scenes in there that really make you feel something again. I don't want to give it away, but it's. It's. It's deep at times, dark, and it pulls at your heartstrings. You know, it's really honest about some of the things that we face in dating these days. There's. There's hot makeout scenes. This. This is really what I need. This is what I'm talking about. Maybe if I were her. I'm not saying she does or she doesn't, but if I was, I. I would obviously pick Pedro Pascal. Not even. Because I know he's listening. Hey, Pedro. But he's gentlemanly. He is the rich one. I can tell you that much because you can tell by the trailer and. But he's still, like, paying her lots of attention. He's just. He's sweet and he's smooth. Anyways. Anyways, if you're asking my opinion. But the design in the movie and the style is amazing. Dakota Johnson is incredible. Just everything really keeps you hooked. So. So why don't you decide for yourself? Okay. I'M sick of telling you what to do already, so so go see it ASAP and let me know what you think. The materialists. You're not going to want to be the only one who hasn't seen it. Only in theaters June 13th anyways, so this guy thinks everybody wants to be friends with him. I don't know what crawled up your ass, what kind of a foreign object? Butt plug. But it's the sound. But it sounds like the type of thing that tells others what to do. You know how that ends. Nobody wants to listen to you. And based off what I know about you, you sound like you have a terrible personality. He also continues to say why wouldn't you want to make friends in case you need something from them? In case you need a shift covered? In case you need help with the product? In case you want a promotion? Okay, you don't be so transparent about your scheming slimy ways. Maybe those come as benefits second secondary to the fact that hopefully you like this person. But nothing is altruistic. Not with this guy and not with any of us. I know why I'm giving the guy on the street corner $20 and it's not because I'm wondering what he's doing with it afterwards. It's it's because I'd like points and my next life for karma. This one's a wash and it's not coming out in the wash and that I've chalked up. So I always make sure to have cash in in my purse for my future self. And I and honestly, they can take it. I can. I can count it as a loss because I don't even want a next life. This one is too much to handle being a child again. I'd rather not be so privy to another bout of childhood. So back to this guy who wants to be friends with all of his co workers. And I'm sure it's because he so desperately wants attention from his co workers, he's signaling to them. He's hoping they're on Reddit and finding the thread. But they don't want to be friends with him back. So he's pushing his problems onto any everybody else. And I bet that friend is a woman and he just doesn't want to be her friend. Well, to her I say don't be caught alone with him. Not in the break room, not in the med room, and not outside of your office space. It will be dangerous. Everybody in the comments agrees with me. They're like, just because you have work in common doesn't mean you have anything else in common that you would like to talk about? This friendship is doomed for failure. Nobody wants to hang out with you, bro. Nobody likes you. Maybe if you had an ounce of emotional availability, you could make your own friend. I've been on bumble bff. It was nice. I needed a friendship when I first moved to la, and it was quite fun. Women use their resources. Men could never. They put the big L in incel. Sure, sure. I'll gossip at work because what else is there to do? So we're gossiping about Michaela. You want me to hang out with Michaela after work? My co worker? You said that your co workers need friends. So I'm gonna befriend this one who ignores her patients to flirt at the doctor's station. Hey, Michaela. Hey. I just wanted to let you know that your patient in room 1056 is dropping their blood pressure again. They're seemingly going unconscious, so I. I flipped them on their head as to get a little blood flow to their cerebellar. Hey, Michaela. Dr. Bull doesn't want to hear about your kidney stone. Nobody wants to hear about your kidney stone again. We know you have kidney stones. Lay off the calcium. What are you taking all of those Tums for? Now you're involving me and your kidney stones? Dr. Bull is busy now and forever with his four daughters at home. He loves them so much, he has the My little Ponies memorized. Leave him alone and go check on your patient. I'm pretty sure she needs CPR at this point. You want me to go get a drink with Michaela after work? You want me to bond over an espresso martini with a woman who cannot shut the fuck up about her ailments? It's called health anxiety. I don't care if you have a history of them, because God forbid I choke on an espresso bean while I'm downing my martini as fast as I can as to numb. God forbid it goes down the wrong pipe. My trachea. Oh, no. I can't get any wind in my trachea. It's a big bean, if you're wondering and you guessed it, Michaela doesn't know the Heimlich. And I will teach you one thing about the Heimlich that I'm sure you don't know, because I'm here to educate you. Once again, you. In order for someone to initiate the Heimlich, you as the choking person must give them a sign or else they can't do the reach around and the Hump. So first you have to put your hands together. Something like if you put your thumbs together and fly away and then flip them around so your hands are like this. And then you have to put them around your neck and make that sound like you're really trying to breathe, but you can't. For someone to initiate the thrust it takes that produces enough kinetic energy to pop that bean right out of your mouth and into the poor server's mouth across the way. Now he's choking. And Michaela, as a medical professional is just watching it all happen because she's too busy at the doctor's station. You want me to be friends with her? No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. Oh God. This. You know those people who wash their drink around their mouth? Is that a sign of psychosis? Because what do you. What is going on? 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These people are in charge of, of casting and development. And if you're watching. Love ya, love you. This is all about me. And they, they were really great. They were great. I am the problem. When it's like you're going down a self help rabbit hole and Mel Robbins is on TikTok. Like saying things like, you are not the problem. It's like this is false information. This is false news. You are the problem. Which is why all of us need to be in therapy if you don't want to take accountability. Your, your mom and your dad are the problem, but you are the problem. Don't get me started on Mel Robbins. Let them. Let Them not invite you? What am I, a door Matt? What, do I not respect myself? Let them treat you bad. They're showing their true colors. Is this an ill matched fight? What's next? Let them slap you across the face? Just kidding. She didn't say that. But if you are in a wlw, I mean, I mean, wouldn't you consider that a fair fight? Summer making you hot. 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I'm like, I hope I didn't offend them by saying we don't want kids. Because I said, you know, which I can't remember what I said five seconds ago. I haven't even smoked weed in three, four days. But yeah, I'm like, we. We want to keep having celebrations because we won't have kids to celebrate. We don't want kids. Okay, yeah, yeah, no, I did say that. That ever happened to you. You can't remember what you said five seconds ago because you killed all of your neurons with an indigested and your history of drama. Anyways, so they were like, oh, you don't. And they were really nice about it. And I'm like, yeah. And then I'm like, oh, yeah, I hope I didn't offend them. Like I said, they didn't act offended or anything. And then Robbie and I were talking about it later, and I go, well, it doesn't seem to work both ways because I've been asked if I want kids, when I want kids. For the larger part of my life, until. Until most recently, I've been screaming that I don't want kids, but did. 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Okay, so this, whatever it is now an economical issue that women are not having kids. What? That literally just please just make sense every once in a while. Just use critical thinking. Kids are incredibly expensive. Okay, Maybe that's why they want that. It's like stimulate the economy, but like we just don't have enough money around here. They're saying it's a cultural issue. Excuse me. Who's defining this culture? Things are changing around here. So as a solution to the problem that our birth rates are quote unquote declining. They're not even declining, they're just not increasing as much as they were because we've gotten a handle on teen pregnancy. They say take that sex education. And the other half of the semester of P.E. they'll do P.E. for three months and then sex ed for the, for the other three months. But too bad they're playing dodgeball ball for six months straight. We've educated them too much. And the hypocrisy you want the teenagers undergoing, experiencing all this hormonal surge that makes them horny as disgusting thinking about teenagers. You pervert. There's only room for one pervert around here and that's me. I have the microphone. So you want them to abstain somehow and you don't want to give them birth control, but you want the number of children to be born to increase back to where it was, which is when teens were having these kids. They're like, we just want Teen mom back on mtv. Is that too much to ask when we've all gone to school with that, with that one student who got pregnant. She's obviously always a top athlete and then immediately she was ripped away. You don't know where she went, but you knew she was pregnant because there were rumors and she was starting to show a little bit. And then you never hear from her again. What is this, the CIA? And then you hear that the parents are going to raise the kid instead so the kid won't ever know its family tree, its lineage. It's going to be all confused like the French prime minister in his lineage and the first lady in quotes. If you don't know the conspiracy, please go down a rabbit hole. Candace Owen has a great six part series. Yes, this is the, this is the news I'm consuming but this is actually really good research in journalism. And while listening to this, I did hear Candace Owens ads on a Christian backed organization who is encourage you, encouraging you to keep your baby. Papa, don't preach. I'm in trouble deep. No you're not. No, there's an organization that will help you for two years after you keep your baby. You may endure feelings like shame and guilt and regret that you wouldn't expect with having abortion, which I, which I agree. But I don't know. Pros and cons. But anyways, so pro life. And then you will be supported for two whole years for just enough time to where your baby starts cussing. You out and having formed stools in their diaper because you don't have the time to potty train them. But don't worry. And then after that they'll drop you like a bad habit. So when they're four and come home from preschool with hand, foot and mouth disease, you don't know where the to go. Which one is it, the hand or the foot? Should we amputate? What the. Is it my baby or a different baby? Keep your hands out of my baby's foot and then the mouth. Like they're not gonna stick around to support you. So anyways, so then as a part of this pronatal movement, they're offering baby bonuses, which we've all been in a place in college. Probably you can't afford ladies night on Wednesdays even though drinks are $2 and you know all of the line dances. But. But the drinks are $2, you'd like three and you have $4 to your name. What are you going to do about it? We've all been in this place and you start to research selling your eggs. I got nervous. I wasn't recording for a second. We've all looked into it. How much money can I get for selling my eggs? And then you don't even have to keep the baby. You don't even have to know the baby existed. Out of sight, out of mind. For me. I am honestly a great candidate. But I heard it hurts. And I don't want to go through the harvesting. And I got a job at the local Thai restaurant. I worked there four days a week. And every shift they would give you a meal. And if you went in for the brunch shift, you ate family style, the most delicious Thai food you'd ever have. So I had to get a job. And then I brought chicken spring rolls to all of the parties. So this baby bonus, you get $5,000 if you have a baby. So you know all these college, it's impossible to find a job. All these college aged girls, all these young women are going to be running to have a baby. And Australia was like, oh, we already did that. Who knew they were the first to do anything? Who knew they were of the progressive all the way over there in the middle of nowhere on a huge but barely inhabitable island. They were like, we tried it. And now we just have a bunch of kids whose parents hate them. Obviously you cannot monetize your baby and expect a good outcome. And $5,000, it's probably going to be taxed like a bonus. So maybe you'll get $3,000 of it. Do you know how much a boppy is? Have you ever heard of a boppy? So you don't have to do everything else around the house. You don't have to. I'm sure you're the one paying your bills because your husband has a spending problem. So you have to go through your spreadsheets and you have to do the laundry and you have to do the kitchen and you have to go grocery shopping and you have to cook. Where are you going to put the baby? In the boppy. Can you imagine how expensive those are? Supporting your baby's core. That's an expensive job. And so what I want the where the wild things are wallpaper and in the nursery. How much is that gonna cost? So this is bear, never mind the medical cost to actually have a baby. So this money is immediately going to go right down the toilet. Write down the clogged toilet that needs a cleaning. But you have no time because you're too busy trying to have this baby and work two other jobs. And. And they're also suggesting this award system where there's a bronze, a silver and a gold medal tier. It was largely inspired by World War II Hitler era. The Germans did something like this. Not calling all Germans. Like I know there was the ones who hid Jewish people and stuff. I don't know. I'm not like doing this. This isn't polarizing. I'm just saying that this was the histories. What I heard, allegedly. So you get an award. It's like the more kids you have, the golder the award gets, the more expensive the metal gets. The metal, metal and metal. M E D A L. It's kind of like that real TV award. Not even reality TV awards. Real TV award that I was nominated for. But you don't even get to go in person to accept your award. All the voting and the winners are going to be announced online. It's like it's a fake award. They're like, encourage people to vote. I'm like, for what? A certificate? You want me to clog up my social media with this fake awards program? I don't think so. I'll wait for a queerty. If RFK and Elon Musk actually cared about this state of the country, they could put their two little pea brains together, the public health brain and the tech oligarchy guru. They could create something really special for us. They could create a uterus for a man. A uterus. And they could have a baby. They could solve all of these problems that don't exist because the birth rate is still increasing. But we want the woman to bear interior. We want her to experience the miracle that is childbirth, which I do believe. But we want her to go through the nine months of heartburn. Oh, it just means the baby's hairy. Tell that to the Gaviscon, which is the best antacid on the market if you haven't tried. Which means you don't have chronic acid reflux like me. Aren't you lucky? Wait. Wait till you get impregnated with a baby. They don't want to experience any kind of a medical anomaly, including sobriety. I can't punch one dart, so it just might make the birth weight smaller. I could use it as a prophylactic. Prophylactic Preventative treatment as to where my pubis doesn't split into. I was a 10 pound baby. How much is my baby going to be? Is it going to try and one up me? We're talking a 1213 pounder and they don't want to stay home to raise it because it's so important to them to have the power to have to be the bread winner so they can dangle something above you so you're afraid to leave them so they have all of the control. Well, if they did this in same sex male couples, oh, come on, they wouldn't have that problem. Two dudes do a double patriarchy, they can figure it out amongst themselves, but they don't want to come up with actual good creative solutions. The uterus. And I would like to touch on the state of the physical appearance of masculinity today. It's looking nefarious. Why do you need so many biceps, so many biceps behind a tiny little intersection of a joint, the wrist and your fingers. What are you planning to do with that hand backed by so much force? Don't tell me, don't tell me. Tell the judge. He'll decide for himself. Of course. Of course. I believe in due process. I don't know if you're going to need a full jury to decide whether this was premeditated or not. It seems pretty obvious that you've been planning with each push up what to do with that tiny little hand of yours. Even if it's not tiny, but the ratio to your Dorito body is looking very small. And of course I believe in the legal system. Obviously you deserve a trial if you can afford it. And I know where your money's going. You can barely afford the Equinox membership and you're on loan from the smoothie bar. Why are you putting extra protein in your shake. It's expensive, you can't afford it and it cannot be good for your kidneys. Not that I give up a about you go on dialysis for all I care. This male loneliness epidemic epidemic infers that it's contagious. It's a widespread disease. News to me that you can catch it. Do you have a fever from wanting to control your mates? The opposite sex? Are you feeling weak from all the progression women are making as a society? Oh, do you have a wet cough from being in the victim and locking yourself in the basement and going down rabbit holes about how it's always the women's fault that no one wants to date you? No. You did this to yourself. You're insufferable. And we're figuring out a different way. We've been lonely with and without you for years. It's like now. Now dudes are doing all of these Get Ready with me. Tick Tock Shop is for girls. And we created the Get Ready with me by design to keep you out of it. It's truly at its core for the girls. It's not a cattle call to the opposite sex to watch you bare faced, swollen, puffy and disgusting. Apply your full face of makeup. Have you ever seen foundation with no contour or blush or eyes on? It's terrifying. It's alien. Like we don't want you to see that. This is for. This is for other girls because we do care how you're applying your eyeliner and what kind of blow dry brush is the best for sake. I'm looking. I want a butterfly cut like yesterday. But now the men are doing it because they see how successful it is for the women. But instead the impetus behind their videos, behind their Get Ready with Me's which are completely deranged. They're rubbing fruits on their face and filming themselves in weird apartments that look like they were on a space station, while I wish they were. This is a signal to the other side. They think this is going to make women fall in love with them. They think that women are going to find this attractive because they think it's the woman's problem that they're lonely. This isn't helping you out. It's giving me the heebie GB's and it's making you look like you're gay. You look like a homosexual. So that's your problem. Actually, it's not my fault. It's that you're closeted and. And repressed from all of your religious trauma that you cannot face. So, so with that being said, I think that's it for today. And send my regards to all of your children. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
Podcast Summary: Long Winded with Gabby Windey - Episode: Male Loneliness Epi
Host: Dear Media
Release Date: May 15, 2025
In this episode of Long Winded with Gabby Windey, Gabby delves deep into the pervasive issue of male loneliness. Drawing from her multifaceted experiences as an ICU nurse, NFL cheerleader, and former Bachelorette, she offers a unique and relatable perspective on the struggles men face in fostering meaningful connections in today's fast-paced society.
Gabby opens the conversation by sharing her evolving relationship with her therapist, Carol. She discusses the challenges she's encountered, particularly Carol's shift from a purely professional dynamic to a more personal one.
Gabby expresses frustration with Carol's approach, feeling that therapy sessions are becoming overly centered on Carol herself rather than Gabby's personal growth.
Transitioning from therapy, Gabby emphasizes the importance of having trustworthy support systems outside of professional settings. She highlights her relationship with Robb, whom she regards as her rock and invaluable source of advice.
Gabby underscores the disparity between her therapist's and Robb's support, advocating for seeking multifaceted support networks to combat loneliness.
A significant portion of the episode addresses the isolation many men feel in the workplace. Gabby critiques societal expectations that men should naturally forge friendships with co-workers, arguing that quality trumps quantity in friendships.
She reflects on personal experiences and societal pressures that contribute to the stigma surrounding male loneliness, emphasizing the need for authentic connections rather than forced camaraderie.
Gabby touches upon the role of social media in exacerbating feelings of loneliness among men. She discusses how platforms intended for connection can sometimes lead to superficial interactions, leaving individuals feeling more isolated.
She critiques the performative nature of online interactions, suggesting that they often fail to address the core issues of loneliness.
Central to the episode is the exploration of male loneliness as an epidemic. Gabby dispels common misconceptions, asserting that loneliness among men is not merely a personal failing but a societal issue influenced by various factors including toxic masculinity, lack of emotional support, and changing social dynamics.
She emphasizes the importance of recognizing loneliness as a legitimate struggle that requires collective societal efforts to address.
Gabby offers actionable strategies to mitigate feelings of loneliness, encouraging men to prioritize quality over quantity in friendships, seek professional help when needed, and engage in communities that share genuine interests.
While discussing various platforms, she highlights the significance of finding spaces where men can authentically express themselves without judgment.
In wrapping up, Gabby reflects on her personal journey with loneliness and the ongoing efforts to build meaningful relationships. She calls for a societal shift in how we perceive and address male loneliness, advocating for empathy, understanding, and systemic changes to support men's mental health.
Gabby's candid and humorous approach makes the heavy topic of male loneliness accessible, encouraging listeners to engage in self-reflection and proactive steps towards fostering genuine connections.
Understanding Loneliness: Loneliness among men is a multifaceted issue influenced by societal expectations, workplace dynamics, and modern communication challenges.
Importance of Support Systems: Building a reliable and understanding support network outside of professional settings is crucial for combating loneliness.
Authentic Connections Over Forced Friendships: Quality relationships that allow for genuine emotional expression are more beneficial than numerous superficial interactions.
Role of Society: Addressing male loneliness requires societal changes that promote mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage men to seek help.
"Carol was like, 'I hope you feel some sense of support in your life. Do you have anyone to go to for guidance?'"
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"She's making everything about her... I didn't come here. I hope I'm not pissing your old ass right off, because I do love her."
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"You know, she has great advice. We bounce ideas off of each other. She's just, I feel like, inherently wise."
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"The average American only has three friends. Well, that's three too many if you ask me. I need one."
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"We've been lonely with and without you for years. It's like now, dudes are doing all of these 'Get Ready with Me' videos... It's a signal to the other side."
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"Male loneliness epidemic infers that it's contagious. It's a widespread disease. News to me that you can catch it."
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"If you just want to bring back the excitement of the early days while keeping the deep connection you've built, go with Aria."
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"Jealousy? In your own way, you have to find what works for you and embrace it."
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This episode provides a heartfelt and humorous exploration of male loneliness, encouraging listeners to seek genuine connections and fostering a broader understanding of the societal factors contributing to this pervasive issue.