CallFour to Connect https://www.callfour.org/podcasts/callfour-to-connect/ Calling 4 people every week and checking in on them Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:51:14 +0000 en-US © 2025 Connecting People Kim Kleidon Calling 4 people every week and checking in on them Connecting People charles@callfour.org false https://www.callfour.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/callfourlogo_with_bgc.jpg CallFour to Connect https://www.callfour.org/podcasts/callfour-to-connect/ charles@callfour.org Calling 4 people every week and checking in on them No 63e07ac3-5a9f-54bb-b4f2-6a0eb4543d5d https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 2025 – Reflections on Loneliness and Connection https://www.callfour.org/podcast/reflections-on-loneliness-and-connection/ Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:23:00 +0000 b15de2c9-03d7-5a22-b173-e262c77fc216 In this reflective and deeply human conversation, Kim Kleidon sits down with Call Four founder Charles Alder to explore the growing loneliness crisis across generations from young people navigating a digital world to seniors facing isolation later in life. Together, they unpack why loneliness is more than a feeling, how technology and AI are reshaping […]

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]]> In this reflective and deeply human conversation, Kim Kleidon sits down with Call Four founder Charles Alder to explore the growing loneliness crisis across generations from young people navigating a digital world to seniors facing isolation later in life. Together, they unpack why loneliness is more than a feeling, how technology and AI are reshaping […]

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]]> https://www.callfour.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Podcast_3000x3000_CharlesAlder.jpg 2025 – Reflections on Loneliness and Connection false no 00:20:26 No no EP 8. One Call Can Change a Life: Why Reaching Out Is a Sign of Strength https://www.callfour.org/podcast/one-call-can-change-a-life-why-reaching-out-is-a-sign-of-strength/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 04:44:37 +0000 ee4e0d81-8fd7-51df-ab7a-5205e594a8e1 Warren Davies, The Unbreakable Farmer Rural & Regional Australians are known for resilience but behind the hard work and stoicism are silent battles with isolation, stress, and mental health. These can be further exacerbated by natural disasters, when entire communities can feel alone, isolated, and lonely. In this episode of CallFour to Connect, Warren Davies, […]

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]]> Warren Davies, The Unbreakable Farmer Rural & Regional Australians are known for resilience but behind the hard work and stoicism are silent battles with isolation, stress, and mental health. These can be further exacerbated by natural disasters, when entire communities can feel alone, isolated, and lonely. In this episode of CallFour to Connect, Warren Davies, […]

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]]> https://www.callfour.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/warrendavies.jpg EP 8. One Call Can Change a Life: Why Reaching Out Is a Sign of Strength false no 00:26:35 No no Ep7. Reconnect from Within: How Suzy Butz Turned Loneliness into Self-Love https://www.callfour.org/podcast/ep7-reconnect-from-within-how-suzy-butz-turned-loneliness-into-self-love/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:00:31 +0000 8b1a9551-eed4-53bc-bd1d-796ac7d3dc56 In this episode, somatic psychotherapist Suzy Butz shares her deeply personal journey from disconnection and domestic violence to discovering peace, purpose, and connection through the body. After years in a high-pressure IT career and the thrill of flying hot air balloons, Suzy realised that real freedom came not from success or adventure, but from healing […]

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]]> In this episode, somatic psychotherapist Suzy Butz shares her deeply personal journey from disconnection and domestic violence to discovering peace, purpose, and connection through the body. After years in a high-pressure IT career and the thrill of flying hot air balloons, Suzy realised that real freedom came not from success or adventure, but from healing […]

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]]> https://www.callfour.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/suzy.jpg Ep7. Reconnect from Within: How Suzy Butz Turned Loneliness into Self-Love false no 23:27 No no EP6. Loneliness in Later Life: Reimagining Aged Care with Raylee Huggett https://www.callfour.org/podcast/ep6-loneliness-in-later-life-reimagining-aged-care-with-raylee-huggett/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:00:56 +0000 https://www.callfour.org/?post_type=podcast&p=3678 Older Australians are among the most at risk of loneliness, particularly in aged care, where loss of independence, limited contact with family, and fear of being a burden can make isolation even more profound. Raylee Huggett, has seen this reality up close. With a background in journalism, corporate communications, and media management, she’s spent years […]

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]]> Older Australians are among the most at risk of loneliness, particularly in aged care, where loss of independence, limited contact with family, and fear of being a burden can make isolation even more profound. Raylee Huggett, has seen this reality up close. With a background in journalism, corporate communications, and media management, she’s spent years […]

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]]> https://www.callfour.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/raylee.jpg EP6. Loneliness in Later Life: Reimagining Aged Care with Raylee Huggett false no 23:53 No no EP5. The Truth About Loneliness and Connection with Zoe Cox https://www.callfour.org/podcast/ep5-the-truth-about-loneliness-and-connection-with-zoe-cox/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.callfour.org/?post_type=podcast&p=3676 For couples counsellor and sex therapist Zoë Cox, loneliness isn’t just a personal struggle — it’s the biggest threat to humanity. With a career devoted to relationships, intimacy, and parenting, Zoë is known for bringing depth, insight, and playfulness to her work with couples and families across Australia and internationally. Drawing from a pluralistic, evidence-based approach, […]

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]]> For couples counsellor and sex therapist Zoë Cox, loneliness isn’t just a personal struggle — it’s the biggest threat to humanity. With a career devoted to relationships, intimacy, and parenting, Zoë is known for bringing depth, insight, and playfulness to her work with couples and families across Australia and internationally. Drawing from a pluralistic, evidence-based approach, […]

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]]> https://www.callfour.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/zoecox.jpg EP5. The Truth About Loneliness and Connection with Zoe Cox false no 20:33 No no EP4. Angela Campbell: The Ripple Effect of Connection https://www.callfour.org/podcast/ep4-angela-campbell-the-ripple-effect-of-connection/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:54:34 +0000 https://www.callfour.org/?post_type=podcast&p=3675 In this episode, host Kim Kleidon sits down with Angela Campbell — a passionate advocate for rural mental health, founder of Ripple Effect Psychological Services, and a voice for connection, compassion, and community. Angela has spent decades helping people in regional and remote Australia navigate life’s challenges from drought and isolation to the everyday pressures […]

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]]> In this episode, host Kim Kleidon sits down with Angela Campbell — a passionate advocate for rural mental health, founder of Ripple Effect Psychological Services, and a voice for connection, compassion, and community. Angela has spent decades helping people in regional and remote Australia navigate life’s challenges from drought and isolation to the everyday pressures […]

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]]> https://www.callfour.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/angelacampbell.jpg EP4. Angela Campbell: The Ripple Effect of Connection false no 25:53 No no EP3. Lateefat Odunuga on Turning Loneliness into Belonging https://www.callfour.org/podcast/ep3-lateefat-odunuga-on-turning-loneliness-into-belonging/ Wed, 24 Sep 2025 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.callfour.org/?post_type=podcast&p=3674 Loneliness is not just an individual struggle, it’s a global health challenge. According to the World Health Organization, one in six people worldwide experience loneliness, with devastating effects on mental and physical health, quality of life, and even longevity. Children and the elderly are among the most vulnerable, yet disconnection impacts people of all ages. […]

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]]> Loneliness is not just an individual struggle, it’s a global health challenge. According to the World Health Organization, one in six people worldwide experience loneliness, with devastating effects on mental and physical health, quality of life, and even longevity. Children and the elderly are among the most vulnerable, yet disconnection impacts people of all ages. […]

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]]> https://www.callfour.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/lateefat.jpg EP3. Lateefat Odunuga on Turning Loneliness into Belonging false no 22:44 No no EP2. Stories That Heal: Gary Bentley on Loneliness and Connection https://www.callfour.org/podcast/ep2-stories-that-heal-gary-bentley-on-loneliness-and-connection/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 21:00:00 +0000 06326879-3518-5b81-bd16-cd6ae3e0a6c3 Welcome to CallFour to Connect! In today’s episode, we’re diving into an important conversation about loneliness a feeling that touches people in every corner of the world. My guest is counsellor Gary Bentley, who brings not only professional insight but also deep experience working with people in regional and rural communities. Together, we’ll explore the […]

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]]> Welcome to CallFour to Connect! In today’s episode, we’re diving into an important conversation about loneliness a feeling that touches people in every corner of the world. My guest is counsellor Gary Bentley, who brings not only professional insight but also deep experience working with people in regional and rural communities. Together, we’ll explore the […]

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]]> https://www.callfour.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GaryBentley.jpg EP2. Stories That Heal: Gary Bentley on Loneliness and Connection false no 19:36 No no EP1. More Than 60 Seconds: Connection Saved My Life https://www.callfour.org/podcast/more-than-60-seconds-connection-saved-my-life/ Wed, 03 Sep 2025 21:00:00 +0000 eb1993ea-d857-50aa-9a7c-cc4c2881e1f3 In this launch episode of Call 4 to Connect, host Kim Kleidon explores something beautifully simple but profoundly powerful: picking up the phone and calling four (or more) people each week. The movement created by Charles and Tracy Alder tackles loneliness as the quiet crisis it is, reminding people they’re seen, valued and never alone. […]

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]]> In this launch episode of Call 4 to Connect, host Kim Kleidon explores something beautifully simple but profoundly powerful: picking up the phone and calling four (or more) people each week. The movement created by Charles and Tracy Alder tackles loneliness as the quiet crisis it is, reminding people they’re seen, valued and never alone. […]

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]]> https://www.callfour.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/chrissmith.jpg EP1. More Than 60 Seconds: Connection Saved My Life false no 24:45 No no Introduction to CallFour to Connect https://www.callfour.org/podcast/introduction-to-callfour-to-connect/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:00:48 +0000 https://www.callfour.org/?post_type=podcast&p=3662 Call Four is a global movement designed to combat loneliness and improve mental well-being through one simple action: encouraging people to call four others each week. It’s about making genuine human connection part of everyday life — especially in a time when many people feel digitally connected but emotionally isolated.

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]]> Call Four is a global movement designed to combat loneliness and improve mental well-being through one simple action: encouraging people to call four others each week. It’s about making genuine human connection part of everyday life — especially in a time when many people feel digitally connected but emotionally isolated.

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