204 - Robert Coplan Discusses The Joy of Solitude
- E204
- 34:19
- March 19th 2026
ROBERT J. COPLAN, PhD, is a psychology, researcher, teacher, and author who has been studying solitude for more than thirty years. He is a Chancellor's Professor in the Department of Psychology at Carleton University. Over the course of his career, he has extensively explored the costs and benefits of spending time alone among children, adolescents, and adults. He is the author of the recently published book "The Joy of Solitude: How to Reconnect with Yourself in an Overconnected World".
Learn more:
Website: https://robertcoplan.com/
Twitter/x: @rjcoplan, https://x.com/rjcoplan/
LinkedIn: Robert Coplan, www.linkedin.com/in/robert-coplan-6a9495270
New book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Joy-of-Solitude/Robert-J-Coplan/9781668053423
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