Hosted by jordan reyne · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 26 episodes
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Welcome to a podcast about loneliness.Loneliness is not a personal failing, despite what we’re told. It’s woven into the fabric of the world we live in, yet the very values that drive loneliness also tell us we are to blame.We’re here to unpack the real causes of isolation: late-stage capitalism, disconnection culture, performative relationships, and more.If you’ve ever felt alone in a hyperconnected world, you’re not alone — this podcast is for you.We’ll explore loneliness and social isolation through the lenses of philosophy, mental health, cultural critique, and the deep human need for
jordan reyne hosts The Loneliness Industry, a society show with 26 episodes published.
Most loneliness solutions focus on changing yourself. But what if chronic loneliness isn't caused by personal failure? In this episode, philosophy graduate Jordan Reyne explores why mainstream loneliness advice often fai
What happens when the "Golden Child" is questioned? In Part 2, we examine the "Culmination Clash" —the tactical fireworks that ignite when allegations of workplace harassment, sexualmisconduct, and illegal lotteries thre
Is the "world's biggest YouTuber" a self-made hero or a functional tool for a much larger system? In Part 1 of this deep-dive case study, we apply systems analysis to the public image and internal ecosystem of MrBeast (r
Do you ever feel like you’re surrounded by people who make you despair at humanity? Have you been treated strangely for calling out obvious "shitheads," or felt a total lack of allies while everyone around you enables ob
If your find yourself repeatedly feeling confused, ashamed, or like everything is somehow your fault — this episode is for you.This is Part II of a series on how to recognise a narcissistic system — whether that’s a toxi
Why is it that when we feel depressed, we’re told to check whether we’re surrounded by the wrong people —but when we feel lonely, we assume there’s something wrong with us?Why don’t we ask about the system we’re in?Becau
Have you ever been ghosted or "fired" by a friend becauseyour grief was "too heavy" for their "capacity"?In this episode of The Loneliness Industry, we dive into thephilosophy of toxic positivity and explore why themoder
Do you ever wonder why it seems so hard to connect despite making every effort? In this episode of The Loneliness Industry, we move beyond individual blame to look at the philosophy of loneliness and the structural condi
If you've ever left a professional support session feeling more isolated than when you arrived, it’s worth asking if the focus was on your "healing" or your "adjustment." In Part 2 of this series, The Loneliness Industry
What if therapy isn't healing you — but training you to comply?This episode of the Loneliness Industry dismantles the hidden power structures operating inside modern therapy, showing how supposedly neutral mental health
Why do so many of us feel uncomfortable in our own bodies — and why does it make us lonely? This episode looks at how modern body image culture, diet culture, and the wellness industry quietly shape our fears, routines,
Welcome to The Loneliness Industry, a philosophy podcast about how capitalism’s values — individualism, competition, performance — divide us not only from each other, but from reason itself.This not-so-mini episode is yo
What do Joe Dispenza, Jordan Peterson, and the Music Pedant at every hipster party have in common?They all kill curiosity — the one trait that fuels connection, reason, and genuine understanding.In this episode of The Lo
Stoicism feels honest: it admits life is often unfair and painful. But when “calm acceptance” becomes a lifestyle, it quietly props up the very systems hurting us—and it supercharges loneliness. In this episode of The Lo
In Part 2 of the conversation with Sam Vaknin, we begin by exploring the cycle between covert and overt narcissism — how these shifts unfold, and why they matter. From there, the focus shifts to Western spiritualism: why
Is disconnection simply the result of modern life — or is it a deliberate feature of the systems we live in?In this episode of The Loneliness Industry, I’m joined by Professor Sam Vaknin — author of Malignant Self Love a
Modern Western spirituality doesn’t “go wrong” — it starts wrong. It’s built on the same toxic values that fuel narcissism and consumer culture: control, grandiosity, and the myth that you alone shape all reality. In thi
Part II in the series on narcissism and society. In this episode of The Loneliness Industry, we dive deep into the impact of narcissism and perfectionism in today’s society and how they contribute to loneliness. Explorin
What if society is gaslighting you — just like a narcissistic parent would?This episode exposes how Western culture mimics covert narcissistic abuse: demanding performance over authenticity, shaming your needs, rewarding
Why do we feel unseen — even when we’re surrounded by people? And why does connection so often feel like a performance? This episode of The Loneliness Industry dives deep into the structural roots of loneliness — showing
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