<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Humans:Connecting]]></title><description><![CDATA[De-stigmatising loneliness and helping humans feel connected ]]></description><link>https://www.humansconnecting.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:40:19 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.humansconnecting.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA['Is this it?' Understanding the midlife crisis and what it really means]]></title><description><![CDATA[A question often appears at some point in midlife: Is this it? Let’s explore why that moment is important and why it may be a gift we didn’t ask for.]]></description><link>https://www.humansconnecting.org/post/midlife-crisis-meaning</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cd7d3140e74dbec4fc092f</guid><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><category><![CDATA[Loneliness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Midlife connection]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:33:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b4b72_86df9d95a3924d71a8dd7a027fc0a271~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Phil McAuliffe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Invest where change sticks: mid-tier leaders and meaningful workplace connection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Workplace connection initiatives fail because organisations overlook the middle. Mid-tier leaders determine whether relational infrastructure strengthens – or whether change stalls.]]></description><link>https://www.humansconnecting.org/post/mid-tier-leaders-workplace-connection</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b7128d982a6a9cdc282e4e</guid><category><![CDATA[Workplace]]></category><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><category><![CDATA[Relational infrastructure]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:26:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b4b72_7b512757c72f4470ab9f88f71fc0e4bb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Phil McAuliffe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workplace loneliness: how connection-aware cultures protect performance and reputation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Workplace loneliness is often the earliest signal that relational infrastructure needs attention. Loneliness helps you create a connection-aware organisation to protect performance, talent and reputation.]]></description><link>https://www.humansconnecting.org/post/workplace-loneliness-connection-aware-culture</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b70d8002111efc4a73ad61</guid><category><![CDATA[Workplace]]></category><category><![CDATA[Relational infrastructure]]></category><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:02:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b4b72_47b8dd50cc3948c4a0263c03b4f53018~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Phil McAuliffe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How high-pressure teams maintain performance: What team dynamics reveal when pressure increases]]></title><description><![CDATA[High-pressure teams reveal the strength of relational infrastructure. When trust and communication hold, teams maintain performance even under strain.]]></description><link>https://www.humansconnecting.org/post/high-pressure-teams-performance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69af627c1b8e90b2a7e9911e</guid><category><![CDATA[Workplace]]></category><category><![CDATA[Relational infrastructure]]></category><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:12:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b4b72_6d327511e3264916a9577d20905a977e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Phil McAuliffe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How high-pressure teams destabilise under strain: Early warning signs leaders miss]]></title><description><![CDATA[High-pressure teams rarely fail suddenly. Trust erodes, effort narrows and attrition surfaces long before performance metrics move. Explore the early warning signs leaders often miss when relational stability weakens under strain.]]></description><link>https://www.humansconnecting.org/post/high-pressure-teams-disconnection</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a890ba1fb1895eb2714f3e</guid><category><![CDATA[Workplace]]></category><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><category><![CDATA[Relational infrastructure]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:17:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b4b72_8d28efd24f6947118d0a948f5509518f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Phil McAuliffe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workplace communication breakdown signals organisational risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Workplace communication breakdown is often treated as a performance issue. This first article in a series for high-reliability organisations examines the relational infrastructure that determines execution stability under pressure.]]></description><link>https://www.humansconnecting.org/post/communication-breakdown-high-reliability-workplaces</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699e3998bf1bf6f6a2a52b85</guid><category><![CDATA[Workplace]]></category><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><category><![CDATA[Relational infrastructure]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 03:57:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b4b72_b03a78e7c43941e1a3598533404f2326~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Phil McAuliffe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Be a place of welcome: How to foster belonging for deeper human connection]]></title><description><![CDATA[We all crave connection, but often forget to pause long enough for others to truly reach us. Learn how to foster belonging, be a place of welcome, and create authentic connections everywhere.]]></description><link>https://www.humansconnecting.org/post/how-to-foster-belonging</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69436171a79f8c9ba2adc1d6</guid><category><![CDATA[How to]]></category><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><category><![CDATA[Loneliness]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 04:33:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b4b72_910b662d35c54b1cb6dad6b9c0b5836a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Phil McAuliffe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meaningful connection in a broken system: Why loneliness isn’t your fault]]></title><description><![CDATA[You’re living in a system that overlooks one of your most basic needs. Meaningful connection helps you reclaim your life and thrive. It’s time to power up.]]></description><link>https://www.humansconnecting.org/post/meaningful-connection-reclaim-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69712c21910a312cef3685f6</guid><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><category><![CDATA[Start here]]></category><category><![CDATA[Loneliness]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 04:33:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b4b72_147f74a502db4e4698daeb3ebd2746cd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Phil McAuliffe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Step toward meaningful connection: A guide to your Hero’s Journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phil's faced the darkness of loneliness - and found a way through it. This guide shows how he started his hero’s journey and how you can take your first steps from emptiness to meaningful connection today.]]></description><link>https://www.humansconnecting.org/post/step-toward-meaningful-connection</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697bd4be22baa7b8b605b67a</guid><category><![CDATA[Start here]]></category><category><![CDATA[Loneliness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 04:33:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b4b72_40ac0d460549400bb086ee9af1052d69~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Phil McAuliffe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How ‘should’ gets in the way of meaningful connection: three ways to powerfully step into connection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Words matter. One little word - should - can keep you stuck. Discover three ways to shift your thinking and connect meaningfully with yourself and others.]]></description><link>https://www.humansconnecting.org/post/should-meaningful-connection</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6937bf2c08b2ad15d7028ca4</guid><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><category><![CDATA[Start here]]></category><category><![CDATA[Loneliness]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:33:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b4b72_249bc907294d4c4b9e11314fa6f3b1ac~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Phil McAuliffe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creating Connected Workplaces: Insights from People Leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Insights from people leaders on workplace loneliness, its impact on engagement and performance, and practical ways to build more connected, high-performing teams.]]></description><link>https://www.humansconnecting.org/post/creating-connected-workplaces-workplace-loneliness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69387c28122b31d338b4cb3f</guid><category><![CDATA[Workplace]]></category><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><category><![CDATA[Loneliness]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 04:33:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b4b72_3e79b12beda6466a99c6d507c70ad2d4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nathaniel Sabater, Phil McAuliffe, Edward Garcia and Dr Hans Rocha IJzerman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's on my mind: Recovering social connection in an online world]]></title><description><![CDATA[Life has moved online within a generation. This article looks at how everyday interactions have disappeared and invites you to consider what parts of social connection are worth reclaiming.]]></description><link>https://www.humansconnecting.org/post/recovering-social-connection-online</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69309e5e9b06fc064bda6b90</guid><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><category><![CDATA[Loneliness]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 04:33:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b4b72_d87afca61dc344d698eeca2b9db0f761~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Phil McAuliffe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Making new friends as an adult is awkward. You must keep showing up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Making new friends as an adult is weird and awkward. Here’s how you can move through awkward moments, the ‘familiarity dip’, and anxiety - and why persistence matters.]]></description><link>https://www.humansconnecting.org/post/why-the-second-time-feels-different</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69260ac0a13f98a205ae089a</guid><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><category><![CDATA[Loneliness]]></category><category><![CDATA[How to]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 04:33:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b4b72_4a1dc51d079f408db6499246a9d877d9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Phil McAuliffe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to cope with the end of a friendship: Your guide to healing and moving forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[The end of a friendship hurts. This article gives you guidance, emotional support, and practical steps to process your feelings and build meaningful connections.]]></description><link>https://www.humansconnecting.org/post/end-of-a-friendship</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691cd109cf1100bb61d84592</guid><category><![CDATA[How to]]></category><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><category><![CDATA[Loneliness]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 05:44:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b4b72_521d66c8a54043bf8fa88ab0cf7f6b6a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Phil McAuliffe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Book review: Beyond Anxiety - How to interrupt the dance between anxiety and loneliness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anxiety and loneliness often go hand in hand. Martha Beck’s 'Beyond Anxiety' shows how curiosity, creativity, and connection can us bring calm, purpose, and meaning.]]></description><link>https://www.humansconnecting.org/post/beyond-anxiety-anxiety-and-loneliness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6913afe895d2b6b220abb8eb</guid><category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><category><![CDATA[Loneliness]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 05:44:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b4b72_1e28abf021ec41c9bbbd48906bb7c55f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Phil McAuliffe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to support someone you love who is feeling lonely]]></title><description><![CDATA[You care about someone who might be lonely, and you want to support them. This guide gives you practical ways to support them, understand what they’re feeling, and help them reconnect meaningfully.]]></description><link>https://www.humansconnecting.org/post/support-someone-who-is-lonely</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6909404a1d235de5043704f5</guid><category><![CDATA[How to]]></category><category><![CDATA[Loneliness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><category><![CDATA[Start here]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:11:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b4b72_a7656af5d7e348e68a2025c470f2c45a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Phil McAuliffe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 common symptoms of loneliness and what to look out for]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loneliness can show up in many ways. Explore 5 common symptoms of loneliness, recognise them in yourself, and learn how to build authentic connection.]]></description><link>https://www.humansconnecting.org/post/5-common-symptoms-of-loneliness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68fdbdeae3b0149559cdf665</guid><category><![CDATA[Loneliness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><category><![CDATA[Start here]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 06:55:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b4b72_f1d90dd54999474a84728c198a660087~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Phil McAuliffe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond range anxiety: connection lessons from an EV road trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a recent long-distance EV road trip in Australia, slowing down at charging stops revealed unexpected human connections, recharging both the car and ourselves.]]></description><link>https://www.humansconnecting.org/post/ev-road-trip-australia-recharging-more-than-the-car</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f9977ce6a1a5c2158cd104</guid><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><category><![CDATA[Loneliness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 05:44:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b4b72_565401b3aead40d280a566d6771582fe~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Phil McAuliffe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feeling lonely? Why comparing your loneliness makes it worse. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feeling lonely? Comparing your loneliness to others makes it worse. Here’s why this trap happens and discover practical steps to get the connection you need.]]></description><link>https://www.humansconnecting.org/post/feeling-lonely-comparing-loneliness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f0344c27064b4fa449a334</guid><category><![CDATA[Loneliness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2025 05:44:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b4b72_1105b2dd448a4b91b3863748ea99b2f0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Phil McAuliffe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Values-based leadership &#38; connection for thriving teams: Lessons from an award-winning CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thriving teams often start with leaders who know and live their values. Discover how living your values and building authentic connections can create thriving, high-performing teams.]]></description><link>https://www.humansconnecting.org/post/values-based-leadership-connection</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68cb465b5eaf42e09b5f5346</guid><category><![CDATA[Workplace]]></category><category><![CDATA[Loneliness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2025 04:33:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b4b72_83bbf757620f4c31be0052951596c1ed~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Phil McAuliffe</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>