The Lonely Hour

Julia Bainbridge
  • 4.7 (10)
  • SOCIETY & CULTURE

The Lonely Hour is a podcast about loneliness–but it’s not a bummer. Host Julia Bainbridge has created a space to talk openly in hopes of both de-stigmatizing loneliness and underscoring the joys of solitude.

  1. #40 An ER Nurse—and Mother, and Wife—Works Through Crisis

    2020-05-31

    #40 An ER Nurse—and Mother, and Wife—Works Through Crisis

    It's a strange time for all of us, but only healthcare workers know the particular stresses of caring for sick people right now—and what it feels like to put themselves at risk for contracting coronavirus every day they’re at work. In this episode, nurse Mary-Elizabeth Suarez records from the ER at Stanford Hospital.

    20 min
  2. #39 One Story of Food, Friendship, and Caretaking in the Time of Corona

    2020-05-17

    #39 One Story of Food, Friendship, and Caretaking in the Time of Corona

    Kimberly Chou was already experiencing a period of uncertainty this winter. Now we all are—and the stakes are high. Those of us who are lucky enough to be at home are seeking comfort, and Kimberly is finding it in food and gift giving. Plus: Understanding how the pandemic has impacted the restaurant industry.

    23 min
  3. #38 Single Life and Skin Hunger in Isolation

    2020-05-03

    #38 Single Life and Skin Hunger in Isolation

    It’s hard not to think about touch right now, when it’s something so many of us are craving and can't have. In this episode, we explore physical contact, relationships and single life during the era of social distancing.

    19 min
  4. #37 One Family Successfully Quarantines and Finally Touches Again

    2020-04-25

    #37 One Family Successfully Quarantines and Finally Touches Again

    In our next isolation diary, host Julia Bainbridge's father records from the Maryland countryside, plus a relaxation meditation to help reduce anxiety right now.

    24 min
  5. #36 Finding Moments of Joy During Coronavirus Lockdown

    2020-04-15

    #36 Finding Moments of Joy During Coronavirus Lockdown

    The Walking Dead actress Pollyanna McIntosh chooses good vibes over stress while sheltering in place in Los Angeles. Let her be your guide to finding happiness in the small things right now.

    16 min
  6. #35 The Era of Social Distancing

    2020-04-08

    #35 The Era of Social Distancing

    We are social distancing—a term with which we're now all painfully familiar—in order to slow contagion of the coronavirus. In a break from format, host Julia Bainbridge talks more directly to listeners in this episode, and she consults various experts about dealing with anxiety as well as ways to find joy in this time of crisis.

    36 min
  7. TLH to the Rescue

    2020-04-05

    TLH to the Rescue

    We've been social distancing—a term with which we're now all painfully familiar—and so have you. But we've also been working: The Lonely Hour will have new episodes, starting this week, to help you through these strange, isolating times. Get ready to hear more from us soon. xo

    1 min
  8. #34 The Importance of Doing Nothing, with Jenny Odell

    2019-08-02

    #34 The Importance of Doing Nothing, with Jenny Odell

    Jenny Odell, author of How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy, talks about wandering, observing without judgment, and letting go of the idea that time is money. Part four of The Lonely Hour's mini-series, Inner Lives. Original illustration by Payton Cosell Turner.

    15 min
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Ratings & Reviews

4.7
out of 5
10 Ratings

About

The Lonely Hour is a podcast about loneliness–but it’s not a bummer. Host Julia Bainbridge has created a space to talk openly in hopes of both de-stigmatizing loneliness and underscoring the joys of solitude.

Information

  • Creator
    Julia Bainbridge
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2020
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Julia Bainbridge
  • Show Website
    The Lonely Hour

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