<?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>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:37:54 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.humansconnecting.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Feeling stuck in midlife and why waiting for the right time keeps you there]]></title><description><![CDATA[You know things need to change, but you’re waiting for the right time. This article explores how staying stuck in midlife comes at a cost.]]></description><link>https://www.humansconnecting.org/post/stuck-in-midlife-waiting-to-change</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f94a6ab27e981e27c59d5e</guid><category><![CDATA[Midlife connection]]></category><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><category><![CDATA[Loneliness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Start here]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 05:33:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b4b72_8069dcd76e0741d294955732e2b44f8f~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[I’m no longer needed in the same way: Our children are growing up and I’m still working out where I fit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our children are growing up and becoming more independent. This article explores what it feels like when you’re no longer needed in the same way.]]></description><link>https://www.humansconnecting.org/post/children-growing-up-needed-less</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69eaa47da3f320e0758f78e0</guid><category><![CDATA[Midlife connection]]></category><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><category><![CDATA[Loneliness]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 04:22:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b4b72_c07dac5103244868b1f1019f84d3e61d~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[You’re successful at work, but you're not happy. Why work can stop feeling meaningful in midlife]]></title><description><![CDATA[You’ve worked hard to build your career. You’re progressing, respected and successful. But something feels off.
This article explores why success at work can stop feeling meaningful in midlife.]]></description><link>https://www.humansconnecting.org/post/successful-at-work-but-not-happy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e01964934ce577917070a2</guid><category><![CDATA[Midlife connection]]></category><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><category><![CDATA[Loneliness]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 22:43:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b4b72_bd9a6ee45d21433ab8e39d15c7fbc889~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[When your body no longer feels the same: Understanding midlife's physical changes and what they’re inviting you towards]]></title><description><![CDATA[At some point in midlife, your body starts to change in ways you can’t ignore. This article explores what those midlife changes mean, and how to respond.]]></description><link>https://www.humansconnecting.org/post/midlife-changes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d81fa3646a4e908b7232a6</guid><category><![CDATA[Midlife connection]]></category><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 03:11:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b4b72_5f519384504e4b6cbd99c44421ea3140~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[You still have friends. You just don’t see them anymore: Why friendships fade in midlife and what it takes to maintain them]]></title><description><![CDATA[At some point in midlife, you realise you don’t see your friends anymore. This article explores why friendships fade and what it takes to maintain them.]]></description><link>https://www.humansconnecting.org/post/midlife-friendships</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d7039cc55f668b530597f0</guid><category><![CDATA[Midlife connection]]></category><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><category><![CDATA[Loneliness]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:33:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b4b72_1a966a971cfd4ca59318262d6c21dca6~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['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[How to make new friends as an adult]]></title><description><![CDATA[Making new friends as an adult is weird and awkward. You can move through awkward moments, the ‘familiarity dip’, and anxiety. Persistence and understanding your connection needs matter more than confidence.]]></description><link>https://www.humansconnecting.org/post/how-to-make-new-friends-as-an-adult</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_29f7c555f5044414ba0955fb4ad89621~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></channel></rss>