In the hit TV series 'Nashville', the country superstar Juliette Barnes says that "I don't have friends, I have people who want to be seen with me".  No matter our circumstances, we can all suffer from loneliness and feeling like we've lost touch with our friends.

To help us answer our question about friendship is Sheridan Voysey, an Australian broadcaster and author living in Oxford in the UK.  Sheridan has written eight books, is a regular presenter and guest on BBC Radio 2, and is also the founder and CEO of Friendship Lab.

Launching in February 2025, Friendship Lab is all about addressing the well-being crisis that has resulted from one in five adults having no close friends. The organisation wants to empower men and women with the wisdom and skills to make their friendships thrive.

Find out more about Friendship Lab Courses.

Follow Sheridan on Facebook, Instagram or X (Twitter).

Discover Sheridan's books and audiobooks here.  Visit Sheridan's website to join his email community.

52Q is the podcast that looks for answers to the big and little questions of life.  Hosted by Steff Willis and Micah Gibson.  Justin Rouillon is the executive producer and sound designer.  Additional audio production by Joe Murray.

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52Q is a production of Brisbane's 96five.  To find more podcasts like this, search for 96five in your podcast app, or visit the 96five podcast page.