Alonement
Francesca SpecterAlonement is a podcast about the positive side of spending time alone. When being alone isn't lonely, it's alonement: finding joy and value in solitude. Each week, host Francesca Specter asks a new guest about the time they spend by themselves – and why it matters to them.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 98 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Personal JournalsRelationshipsSociety & Culture | |||
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This week I’m chatting to journalist & bestselling author, Marianne Power. Marianne’s first book, Help Me, where she takes a deep dive into the world of self-help, was published in 25 languages and became a global bestseller. Now, she’s back with her... more
My guest this week Lizzie Frainier, author of Main Character: Lessons from a Real Life Rom-Com and associate travel editor at The Times. In this episode, she shares what she’s learnt from over a decade of solo travel, which began with a transatlantic... more
Penny Wincer is the author of Home Matters: How Our Homes Shape Us and We Shape Them, her second non-fiction book, and host of the podcast, Not Too Busy to Write, where she interviews writers on their relationship with their craft and how they make t... more
This week's guest, Thuy-vy Nguyen, PhD, is one of the world’s leading researchers on solitude, and an associate professor at Durham University’s dedicated research lab, Solitude Lab. Her interest is in ‘ordinary, everyday life solitude’, the kind you... more
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- Interesting and refreshing
As per title its refreshing and almost empowering to hear this podcast focus on people who live and enjoy life in a more solo way, and that that is normal and ok. Some interesting takes and conversations, which I think would benefit and interest people from all walks of life (even married etc!).
Apple Podcasts5Asycnch
United Kingdom2 months ago - Root Bound
Loved listening to Alice talk about her love of gardening. This is definitely something I can relate to; gardening can be a time to recharge and connect with yourself and nature.
A great interview.
Apple Podcasts5Bea154United Kingdom5 months ago - Much Needed
I wish this was around in my 30’s. I’ve loved this show from the very first episode I heard. Franseca is so smart and insightful. Her guests are amazing and I love practicing alonement now. It’s been eye opening
Apple Podcasts5Mspebbles21
United States2 years ago - Thought and reflection provoking
Really thought and reflection provoking, great selection of guests
Apple Podcasts5covidmeltdownUnited Kingdom2 years ago - Ahead of her time
I have been listening to this podcast on and off over the past year. I've come to the conclusion that Francesca is ahead of her time. She explores the various states of alonement (loneliness, fear, solitude) and has chosen people who have wisdom beyond their years. Francesca is an astute interviewer, and coupled with her personal experience, reveals dimensions of alonement that even clinicians, social scientists, and anthropolgists, would appreciate. Bravo, Francesca! The topic of alonement ... more
Apple Podcasts5HalpricaraleUnited States3 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #221 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #19 |  United Arab Emirates/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #73 |  Argentina/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #142 | United Arab Emirates/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #223 |  South Korea/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #223 |  Switzerland/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
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What is Alonement about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Exploring the theme of solitude, this series underscores the positive aspects of spending time alone, termed 'alonement'. It features conversations that seek to redefine the narrative around solitude, aiming to highlight its value and the personal growth that can come from embracing time by oneself. Each episode invites a diverse guest to share their unique experiences, ranging from self-care practices to reflections on community and identity, encouraging listeners to find joy in their own company. The discussions frequently touch upon self-help, cooking for one, and solo travel, aiming to empower individuals to appreciate their own presence in a meaningful way.
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How many episodes of Alonement are there?
Alonement launched 6 years ago and published 98 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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What guests have appeared on Alonement?
Recent guests on Alonement include:
1. Marianne Power
2. Lizzie Frainier
3. Penny Wincer
4. Thuy-vy Nguyen
5. Eleanor Wilkinson
6. Katie Norris
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