Loneliness is a Disease - Relationships Heal (Part 1)

Summary: This Episode, Dr. P focuses on the growing health epidemic of loneliness and social isolation, and the ways they impact physical, mental and spiritual health. The show highlights social prescribing, which connects individuals to community resources to help combat isolation. Special guest Dr. Adam Hoverman, a Nanaimo-based family doctor with a passion for community health, discusses the local Social Prescribing Program pilot and how it’s addressing the loneliness crisis. The Episode explores how these programs help build meaningful connections, providing hope and healing to those affected. Tune in for a powerful discussion on tackling loneliness and the importance of community. Relationships heal.

This program originally aired on Saturday, December 14th, 2024 at 9 A.M.

Guests:

  • Dr. Adam Hoverman.

Program Team:

  • Dr. Derek Poteryko — Host.

  • Jesse Woodward — Producer.

  • Arbie Fru — Technical Assistance.

Theme Music:

  • Digging in the Dirt by Retrograde

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