#063 - Solitude with Dr. Thuy-vy Nguyen
Mar 24, 2025•56 min•Ep. 63
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Episode description
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with experimental psychologist Dr. Thuy-vy Nguyen about solitude and her book, Solitude: The Science and Power of Being Alone, co-authored along with Netta Weinstein and Heather Hansen.
They discuss the difference between solitude and loneliness, the benefits of embracing solitude, what happens when we have too much or too little solitude, and how to improve your ability at being alone.
For more on Thuy-vy, visit www.solitude-lab.com
Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work.
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