• Season 3
  • Episode 1

What is Community? Fantasy vs. Reality

  • March 15, 2024
  • 52 minutes
  • Kai Riviera & Marcus Rodriguez
Episode Overview

Hello friends and welcome to the Inside Community Podcast where I bring you along for an inside look at what it takes to create and sustain community.

In this episode we are going to take a look at what we actually mean when we say “community.” This episode is going to cover a lot of the basics, but we will also get into some of the projections, fantasies and realities of what community is. So whether you are new to this topic or someone who’s been wondering if community is right for you… hopefully you’ll all find some useful nuggets here!

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Show Notes & Highlights

[05:32] What Is Trauma-Informed Design?

A warm introduction to the design principles that support emotional and psychological well-being in shared spaces.

[18:45] Why Environment Shapes Emotional Safety

Exploring the subtle ways design influences our nervous systems and sense of connection.

[29:12] Community Spaces That Foster Healing

Real-world examples from intentional communities and shared housing projects.

[41:08] Small Changes, Big Impact

Simple design shifts that make spaces feel safer and more inclusive.

Resources Mentioned

  • Designing for Safety and Belonging – Free workbook by Maya Torres
  • The Architecture of Mental Health – Open Access Journal
  • FIC’s Online Course: Intro to Regenerative Design
Your Hosts

Kai Rivera

Community educator

Marcus Rodriguez

UX designer and co-housing advocate

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Kai Rivera

Welcome to another episode of Tech Frontiers. I’m Kai Rivera, and today we’re diving into one of the most fascinating intersections of our time: artificial intelligence and creativity.

Mike Rodriguez

That’s right, Kai. And I’m Marcus Rodriguez. Today we’re exploring how AI is not just changing how we work, but how we create, imagine, and express ourselves artistically.

Kai Rivera

It’s incredible to think about how far we’ve come. Just a few years ago, the idea of AI creating art, composing music, or writing poetry seemed like pure science fiction.

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