The Loneliness Industry

02/10/2025

Hi everyone. Another mini episode for members this fortnight, as I'm just starting to regain some strength, meaning, just starting to write a new, full-length episode. It should be ready for next fortnight if things continue to improve :) In the meantime, more tales from the crypt, and three useful questions you can answer to help you know: despite being sold YOURSELF as an issue, you probably aren't the problem!!

04/09/2025

Hey all. The new episode is out! Apologies for the sound quality about half way through. I wasn't able to re-record :( I hope you enjoy it all the same! THanks for listening and wishing you a great day/ evening/ night depending on your timezone :D

Stoicism feels honest: it admits life is often unfair and painful. But when “calm acceptance” becomes a lifestyle, it quietly props up the very systems hurti...

21/08/2025

Part 2 of the conversation ith Sam Vaknin is out now! Here is the link: https://youtu.be/VHNMnUziVSQ

If you are there for the Sam's take on western spiritualism, skip ahead to about 15 minutes in.

In Part we begin by exploring the cycle between covert and overt narcissism — how these shifts unfold, and why they matter. From there, the focus shifts to Western spiritualism: why movements that preach ego death and “killing the self” often misunderstand both healthy ego formation and the traditions they claim to borrow from.
We also look at how self-help movements decouple us from our intuition, turning healing into a commodity built on magical thinking. Finally, the discussion circles back to psychology itself: is the DSM a genuine map of human health, or just a manual for compliance? Where do the limits of psychology become most visible when it confronts individuality and suffering?

14/08/2025

The interview with Sam Vaknin (part 1) goes live at 9pm Berlin time! The link is below. It was my first interview, but Sam is certainly interesting so hopefully you guys find it intriguing ;)

https://youtu.be/KNDHDkkr-ss

12/08/2025

Hey all — this week I had the honour of speaking with Prof. Sam Vaknin. Since we’re in the middle of the mini-series on how societal narcissism leads to loneliness, I thought he’d be the perfect guest.

Here’s the thing — we didn’t exactly start on the same page when it came to loneliness and the human condition. In fact, it took us a while to even be in the same chapter. But by the end, something surprising happened…

The full conversation runs close to two hours and is dense — philosophical, psychological, and packed with ideas. I’m thinking of releasing it in two parts: the first 50 minutes where we’re on opposite sides of the discussion, and the second 50 where we find a surprising amount of common ground.

What do you think — one full episode, or two parts so you can digest it more easily?

01/08/2025

Finally! The new episode is out :) Toxic Spirituality: Narcissism, Gurus, and the God Complex. I hope it was worth the wait. Wishing you all a good weekend and happy viewing!

Modern Western spirituality doesn’t “go wrong” — it starts wrong. It’s built on the same toxic values that fuel narcissism and consumer culture: control, gra...

23/07/2025

Apologies everyone. Having spent all day filming, my laptop has crashed and won't reboot. It may take me a while to get a new one, as I'll need to sell off some stuff first. That means episode 10 is delayed until further notice. I will keep you posted!

11/07/2025

New episode out now! On YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, Castbox etc :)
I hope you guys enjoy this second installment on narcissism in society. Thanks to all of you who were at the premier!

In this episode of The Loneliness Industry, we dive deep into the impact of narcissism and perfectionism in today’s society and how they contribute to loneli...

10/07/2025

Incoming :) New episode will be premiering live on YouTube in less than an hour - at 9pm Berlin time (8am UK time, no idea US time!).
Here is the link. I'll be in the chat for anyone who feels like chatting too :D

In this episode of The Loneliness Industry, we dive deep into the impact of narcissism and perfectionism in today’s society and how they contribute to loneli...

29/06/2025

The new episode "Lonely for A Reason: How Narcissistic Culture Disconnects us" is out now on YouTube, Spotify and so on :) Thanks for listening!

What if society is gaslighting you — just like a narcissistic parent would?This episode exposes how Western culture mimics covert narcissistic abuse: demandi...

26/06/2025

Incoming! In a few hours, at 21:00 Berlin time, the new episode will premier live! This is the first in a mini-series on narcissism - "How Society is Raising You Like A Narcissistic Parent." Join us for live chat, and discussion. It would be great to see you there!

What if society is gaslighting you — just like a narcissistic parent would?This episode exposes how Western culture mimics covert narcissistic abuse: demandi...

20/06/2025

HEADS UP: The WHO is about to release its flagship report on social connection — and I’m attending the global launch event on June 30.
They’re addressing the global epidemic of loneliness, which is vital — but will they tackle the deeper causes? I submitted this question:

“How will you tackle the underlying Western values that produce loneliness – individualism, control, competition, etc.?”

These cultural forces fragment communities and reduce people to consumers, workers, and data points. If we don’t name the system, we won’t solve the problem.

💥 Anyone can attend — and you can submit a question when you register. It would make a bigger impact if more of us raise this question. The more voices calling this out, the harder it is to ignore.

👉 Register here: https://mailchi.mp/who-csc/report-launch-2025

Let’s make sure the solutions don’t just treat symptoms — but challenge the actual root causes.

Join us to learn more about how we can harness the together to transform communities and societies across the globe.