if loneliness is not a wound to heal, then what?
This is a podcast about flipping the script on loneliness, by reimagining our loneliness as a friend.
Why loneliness?
Launched on February 14, 2026, The Dharma of Loneliness is a contemplative, heart-forward podcast hosted by spiritual counselor and Buddhist chaplain, Rev Syd Yang. Each episode invites listeners into a softer, more spacious relationship with one of our most challenging human experiences: loneliness.
Loneliness is hard. But what if it doesn’t have to be? Instead of treating loneliness as a problem to solve, this podcast explores it as a wise teacher, a companion, a practice of liberation and an unexpected form of love: one that can reveal our deepest longings, sharpen our intuition, and help us grow in ways connection alone cannot. What becomes possible if we befriend our loneliness? Through both intimate and playful conversations with other spiritual leaders, mental health + healing practitioners, and artists, Rev Syd offers a sanctuary for anyone who has ever felt the ache of being alone and sensed there might be something sacred hidden within it.
Whether you're navigating a personal transition, longing for community, or simply curious about the spiritual texture of being human, The Dharma of Loneliness offers companionship on the path — and a reminder that even in solitude, we are never alone.
Meet the Host
Rev. Syd Yang (they/them) is a liberation-centered care-worker, spiritual counselor, dharma teacher and Buddhist chaplain. They may be new to the world of podcasting, but are well acquainted with the ins and outs of loneliness. For them, loneliness has become a dear friend who is showing them a gentle and compassionate path out of suffering.