Graham Landi & Martin Pankhurst
Graham Landi & Martin Pankhurst
Social Thinning
Social Thinning
Social Thinning
Thursday 1st May 2025
Explore 'social thinning' with Graham and Martin as they blend humour with insights on relationships and childhood experiences.
44 minutes
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Graham Landi & Martin Pankhurst
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Social thinning explores how early experiences affect relationship-building.
- Childhood trauma can impact brain development, influencing social connections.
- COVID-19 lockdowns exacerbated social isolation issues.
- Humour helps make complex topics more accessible.
- Understanding these concepts can aid in addiction recovery.
"Don't carry window frames on your head with the glass still in."
In the latest episode of 'Sideways', hosts Graham Landi and Martin Pankhurst dive into the intriguing concept of 'social thinning'. Ever heard of it? It's all about how early experiences might shape your ability to form and maintain relationships. The episode brings to light how childhood adversities can have a lasting impact, possibly leading to challenges in social connections later in life.
Graham and Martin explore these themes with their usual blend of wit and wisdom, making the heavy topic more digestible. The hosts also share a quirky tale involving a 19th-century lad, a window sash, and a very unfortunate nose incident. It's a reminder that health and safety standards have come a long way since then!
They discuss how neglect or trauma can alter brain systems, making it harder for some to develop healthy social networks—a factor that can contribute to addiction. The conversation takes a humorous turn as they ponder the oddities of scratch-and-sniff advertising and reminisce about seaside trips and ice cream flavours. The duo also touches on the impacts of COVID-19 lockdowns on social support networks, drawing parallels to 'social thinning'.
Whether you're grappling with addiction or simply curious about how past experiences shape social habits, this episode offers a mix of heartfelt advice and light-hearted banter. Tune in for insights and laughs, and maybe you'll even rethink your next ice cream flavour!