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How To Be Lonely
With Chris Flack
What you’ll get from this course: This course offers a practical, compassionate roadmap for navigating loneliness — not as a weakness, but as a source of wisdom and strength. You’ll learn how to: Understand the biology and psychology of loneliness Break the “loneliness loop” Identify and nurture the three core types of connection we all need Navigate digital technology as both a bridge and a barrier Reconnect with others and with yourself using heart-based practices Whether you’re feeling isolated, stuck, or simply want to better support your own or others’ social wellbeing, this course is a guide to reconnecting — gently, honestly, and and in a way that lasts. Who it’s for: This course is open to everyone — no prior experience required. It may be especially helpful for those who: Feel isolated, disconnected, or “stuck” in social avoidance Are going through a major life change, illness, or loss Live with chronic conditions that limit connection or energy Work in wellness, education, or leadership and want tools to better understand loneliness Support others who are lonely (e.g. carers, community leaders, HR professionals) Why I created this course: Loneliness is something we all experience — not just during major life transitions, but in everyday moments too. Sometimes it’s acute. Sometimes it’s just a quiet ache. But beneath it all, loneliness is a signal — one that calls us back to connection, which is a biological imperative. Drawing on my decade of research into loneliness and digital wellbeing, I combine insights from neuroscience and psychology with guided meditation practices grounded in heart coherence and self-compassion. I hold an MSc in Organisational Psychology and have spoken on social and digital wellbeing at over 100 organisations including the United Nations and University of Cambridge. I’ve also been a yoga and meditation teacher since 2012. This course is also deeply personal. In 2022, I developed a serious chronic neurological condition that radically changed how I connect with others, and with myself. I’ve spent long stretches of time housebound, and much of this course was created in 15-minute increments while managing fatigue and pain. What I share here comes not just from theory, but from lived experience. From the inside out. As neuroscientist Dr. Dan Lieberman says, human connection, when understood, can be a superpower. But if ignored, it becomes our kryptonite. This course helps you harness that power with awareness, insight, and kindness. Prerequisites: No prior experience with meditation is required, though having a basic practice may help. If you’re new, you’ll be gently guided through each practice step by step.
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6 Days
295 students
4.9 stars
12 min / day
Authenticity
English
4.9 (40)
Recent Reviews
Lois
January 8, 2026
Thank you, Chris for this beautiful course and for sharing your own story. I especially liked your visualization practices- the breathing into our hearts, placing our hands over our hearts and picturing a particular person. I will come back to this course again. Best wishes to you. ❤️
Jayne
November 18, 2025
Thank you for this course!
Thomas
November 11, 2025
Fantastic. Thank you Chris. This is amazing work. The optimism in your voice shines through. It emanates from a soul who must, for a time, reside in the dark forest created when our body betrays us. Though you currently dwell in one of the worst breeding grounds for loneliness, there is not a hint of self pity or despair. There is elegance in how you have provided a way to cradle those emotions for a bit. Then ever reminding us not to shame ourselves into a worse state, but to always return to our hearts where we can always find tenderness and love for ourselves and others. We just need to put our hands there, breathe, and trust it to be so. Thank you for sharing your story and heart.
Tom
October 4, 2025
Very good course. Thought-provoking and helpful. Thank you!
Andie
August 22, 2025
This was such a great course on essentially normalizing loneliness as a signal and not a personal failing. Thank you so much for the rich information and the incredible support!
Rebecca
August 16, 2025
Really enjoyed this course - it had the right balance of relatable research & concepts along with personal stories from Chris which made the spectrum of feelings of loneliness feel more real. The meditations at the end of each session were a great nudge too. Would recommend for anyone either experiencing loneliness or who just generally wants to be more comfortable sitting with themselves.
jim
July 25, 2025
Incredibly informative while also being nurturing and uplifting.
ciara
July 23, 2025
I found this course really beneficial. It's highlighted where I need to focus in terms of connection and I came to realise that I need to connect alot more with myself & go inwards than I had previously thought! It also reminded me of the benefits of generosity within friendships and how little things can really make a impact. During this course, I reached out to a friend and rejoined my yoga community. I found the pace of the meditations very relaxing and calming. Thanks, Chris!
Cormac
July 22, 2025
A powerful course, lonliness is such a complex and misunderstood feeling that effects us all and this has given me some great tools and has mafe me feel less alone
Anders
July 18, 2025
This is a difficult and an unusual theme here on IT, but you highlated many of the different aspects in personal and interesting ways. 🙏
Jennifer
June 30, 2025
Simply beautiful. I felt I learnt a lot about how to deal with loneliness. I love heart connection and resonate with Heart Math work. This to me epitomises this work in a digestible way for everyone. Inclusive and steady. Very fab! Xx
Olivia
June 2, 2025
This was such a gently supportive course. It was very helpful 🙏 Thank you for sharing your experience and expertise.
Shauna
June 1, 2025
Excellent, thanks
Claire
May 19, 2025
Thank you, this was an excellent course Chris, I learnt a lot about connection and loneliness and helped create more awareness for when I get into a loneliness loop.
Inés
May 19, 2025
Thank you Chris for this wonderful course! You described the loneliness loop and the 3 magnets very clearly and provided achievable solutions. Warm regards for you 🪷🤲
S
May 17, 2025
Thank you!
Robin
May 17, 2025
This and you are inspirational!!! Appreciate your teaching and stay strong!!
Heidi
May 14, 2025
I loved this course so much! I realised my good connection with my self, and did little steps to change things were I miss connection. Thanks for the empathy and authentic sharing of your own journey with loneliness, that really helped!
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