When you help people find belonging, you boost your city's physical, mental, and civic health—and it's not hard to get started.
Public officials are in an ideal position to raise awareness of the health implications of loneliness and to point people to the resources that will help them the most.
Belonging isn't just about being social. Check out our free playbook to start your journey towards greater connection to yourself and the world around you.
62% of employees experience serious loneliness—and they underperform as a result. That means belongful employees overperform. Learn how to make belonging your team's secret weapon.
Cafes, coworking spaces, bars, bookstores, and more—if you run a space that hosts gatherings and brings people together, you play an indispensible role in re-weaving our social fabric.
Trash Bash is a volunteer‑driven community cleanup organized by the Rowayton Civic Association. Participants receive trash bags, are assigned specific zones to collect litter, and return to the community center to log their impact.
Deep Fun NYC is a two‑hour, facilitator‑led “playshop” that uses high‑energy physical games and exercises—drawn from theater, clowning, and improvisation—to stimulate collective joy, vulnerability, and self‑inquiry. Participants move through four categories of play (collective, competitive, pair, and individual) to experience peak fun, shared purpose, and the phenomenon of collective effervescence in an intergenerational, sliding‑scale environment.
The "One-Day Choir" event hosted by Gaia Music Collective is an opportunity for people of all singing experience levels to come together and sing in a choir for a single day. The event celebrates the joy and connective power of collaborative music-making, with no auditions, judgment or need for perfection - just the pleasure of creating something greater than oneself with a group. The event is led by a guest facilitator who provides learning resources ahead of time to help participants prepare, allowing the in-person time to focus on the richness of the music-making experience.
Today I interviewed Tara Giles of the Community Builders Hub in New Hampshire. Tune in here!
Last week, I led a conversation at BarCamp Philly—a place that holds a special spot in my heart. My wife and I made the journey from Connecticut just to be there. The talk was called “How BarCamp Can Save Democracy,*” and yes, that little asterisk is important. I'll explain.
Author of the wonderful books Ping and Spark, and the forthcoming People are My Favorite Place, Ani Castillo shared her personal journey overcoming social anxiety, the role of religious communities, the power of inner dialogue, and much more. Here, we delve into some of the major themes discussed.
Hope just became a strategy. Kathryn Goetzke, leading hope researcher and founder of The Shine Hope Company, unpacks the science behind cultivating hope and resilience in the face of adversity. In this conversation, we explore Goetzke's deeply personal journey, her research into America's hopelessness crisis, and practical strategies to design a more hopeful daily life.
Loneliness can feel like an insurmountable challenge, a silent epidemic that touches countless lives. Yet, the path to overcoming loneliness often begins with simple, actionable steps. Whether you're feeling a temporary sense of isolation or grappling with a more profound sense of disconnection, these strategies can help pave the way to a more connected, fulfilling life.
The opportunity for a narrative shift is right in front of us. With WeWork firmly in the public's rearview mirror, and millions of newly minted post-pandemic remote workers still trying to find a balance, coworking is poised to set up big time. There's just one nagging thing between the movement and a new level of growth: the message.
If you're headed back to where you grew up this holiday season, you may find opportunities there to unveil parts of yourself that will help you grow into who you want to become going forward. Get my free printable playbook while you're at it. <3