Lara Rodwell

A new study, examining data of 125,000 young people in total, has found that: 1 in 3 young adults aged 18-25 feels lonely. Close to 40% reported they had only one or two caring friends. 60% wanted friends to “reach out more to ask how you’re doing” and to really listen.

Father's Day can stir up a whirlwind of emotions, especially when the one you’re celebrating is no longer with you. Here. we look at the steps that you can take to make the approaching day a bit easier to manage 💙 ow.ly/3HBW50W7eyI

For #LonelinessAwarenessWeek (9–15 June), I’d love to write a first person piece on modern loneliness. I run events for lonely 20-somethings & speak on panels as a Loneliness Advocate. Open to commissions - DM or email lara@thelonelyclub.co.site #journorequest #mentalhealth

please be kind. don’t be the reason someone skips a meal, hates waking up, or feels left out. your words and actions stick with people forever

@charliersmith1 100000%

I’ve been told that I’m an oversharer & that I shouldn’t be so open about my mental health struggles Well, here’s the thing, mental illness can be bloody lonely, and by sharing, I hope I can help people feel a little less alone. So yeah, I’m not going anywhere! 😊

Any UK editors interested in stories about the mis/late-diagnosis of autism in females/AFAB? Email me lara@thelonelyclub.co.site 🌼 #JournoRequest #Neurodiversity

I love writing about something I can really nerd out about--being a journalist means getting to research all the things that interest me!

@maybelle_morgan Interested in this as always, Maybelle!

looking to commission a writer (with experience writing first person features) to try a lifestyle/social experiment - email me with your clippings maybelle.morgan@theipaper.com #journorequest

best things I've done for my journalism career/sanity/girlboss ladder so far in 2025, a 🧵

@AnyaMeyerowitz Just emailed you Anya!

Looking to commission/interview someone for Glamour UK who uses Chat GPT in their relationships - maybe in lieu of a couples therapist? Or as a way to resolve arguments? Please email anya.meyerowitz@condenast.co.uk with a brief outline. Thanks! #journorequest

I’m Gen Z and this is why we’re all so anxious and depressed 🖋️ @lonelylesslar trib.al/GHl0Imf

When I say shift, I'm referring to last week's release of figures showing that nearly one million people aged 16-24 are Neets (not in education, employment, or training) – representing a rise of 42% in the last three years!

Writing a piece on the Gen Z mental health crisis & its impact on our working lives for @theipaper - Would love to speak to a psychologist/workplace expert on why the mental health crisis amongst Gen Z is shaping this shift. Deadline ASAP! #journorequest

@editorielle @theipaper Thank you!

@lonelylesslar @theipaper Morning Lara! We've shared this for you with our network x

@maybelle_morgan Emailed!

looking to commission a writer with experience of tracking down tricky case studies, for a sensitive piece about finances and relationships- email me with examples #journorequest

@maybelle_morgan Emailed you maybelle ✨️

looking to commission a writer to try out a lifestyle experiment for a week. must have experience writing engaging first person pieces - email me with links/clippings maybelle.morgan@theipaper.com for more details #journorequest

@evelynrichards_ Just emailed you Evie!

Looking to commission a writer to try out not wearing makeup for a week for Living360. Must be someone who wears makeup a lot, and is ready to take the plunge. It’s key that you have a special event that week, and are happy to include pictures. 📩: evelyn.richards@aplmedia.co.uk

@editorielle @theipaper Thank you!

@lonelylesslar @theipaper We've shared this with our network for you Lara! x

Have you taken a paycut to work in a job where you're less remote and isolated? Keen to hear from you for a feature for @theipaper 🤓 #journorequest (must be happy to be named & pictured)