Zoe Asher
Zoe Asher
If the holidays make you feel alone, try this.
If the holidays make you feel alone, try this.
If the holidays make you feel alone, try this.
Thursday 11th December 2025
Feeling alone this holiday season? Discover practical tips to combat loneliness and build meaningful connections.
17 minutes
Inspiring
Encouraging
Compassionate
Informative
Hopeful
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Author:
Zoe Asher
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Categories:
Relationships & Community
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Entrepreneurship for Personal Growth
Body & Mind
Healing Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Gratitude reframing can help shift focus from loss to what remains.
- Taking initiative to leave home can combat feelings of isolation.
- Building new memories can replace painful ones.
- Reach out and express loneliness; people can't read minds.
- Apps like 'Time Left' facilitate real-life connections.
"Loneliness itself is just an emotion, but more than that, it's a signal."
What happens when the festive season, often depicted as joyous and full of cheer, leaves you feeling isolated and alone? In a heart-to-heart episode of 'Accidentally Intentional,' Zoe Asher tackles the emotional rollercoaster that is holiday loneliness. Sharing from personal experience, Zoe candidly discusses the unique sting of feeling alone during a time when togetherness is celebrated.
With a mix of humour and sincerity, she offers practical strategies to combat this isolation, starting with the simple yet powerful act of gratitude reframing. Zoe challenges listeners to take bold steps out of their comfort zones, like organising a gathering or even just stepping out to a local coffee shop. She highlights the importance of reaching out, sharing your feelings, and building new memories to replace those tinged with pain.
A particular highlight is her mention of 'Time Left,' a friendship app designed to bring people together for meaningful conversations over dinner. Zoe's message is clear: loneliness is a signal that your body craves connection, and it’s up to you to take the first step towards breaking the cycle. Whether it's the fear of vulnerability or the lies we tell ourselves about our worth, Zoe addresses these head-on with compassion and honesty.
She encourages listeners to become the friend they seek, emphasising that true connections require effort and courage. So, if you're feeling the weight of holiday loneliness, this episode offers not just solace but a roadmap to reclaiming joy and building relationships that enrich your life. Are you ready to take the risk and say goodbye to loneliness this holiday season?