In this episode, Dr. Dhaval Desai is joined by author and educator Sophie Lucido Johnson for a thoughtful conversation about loneliness, kinship, and the human need for deeper connection. Drawing from her book Kin:The Future of Family, Sophie explores why the nuclear family often isn’t enough to sustain us emotionally, how modern life has reshaped the structures of friendship and community, and what it means to feel under-resourced. Together, they discuss the difference between solitude and isolation, the role of boundaries and self-work in nurturing relationships, and why grief and change within friendships are natural parts of adulthood. It’s an honest exploration of belonging—and a reminder that we need meaningful connections to live a fulfilling life.
