8 minutes | Monday, 30 March 2026
Why are so many people feeling lonely in a world that promises constant connection?
On this morning's WRS Breakfast Show, Dr Sylvia Kalicinski, a Geneva-based therapist and Lonely AF author, explores the modern loneliness epidemic and what truly helps us feel connected. Drawing on her clinical experience, she unpacks the hidden challenges faced by internationals, the impact of digital life and demanding work cultures, and why surface-level interactions often leave us wanting more.
She introduces practical, research-informed ways to build meaningful relationships, including small, intentional moments of connection and her H.E.A.R.T. framework.
Whether you’re new to a city or simply craving deeper relationships, this conversation offers insight, reassurance, and actionable steps to feel less alone and more human in everyday life, no matter where you live or how busy your world feels, today or in the future, as connections evolve around us all.
Her book Lonely AF is available at Payot in Geneva, as well as from other online bookstores.