Soul Boom Am I Lonely or Spiritually Disconnected? (w/ Radha Agrawal)
Apr 3, 2025
Rainn Wilson chats with Radha Agrawal, entrepreneur and founder of Daybreaker and the Belong Center, about reconnecting through community. They delve into how dance and intergenerational gatherings transform loneliness into belonging. Radha shares insights on ancestral wisdom, advocating for 'Belong Circles' to foster deep connections. The duo emphasizes the healing power of nature, like forest bathing, and introduces the Social Connection Corps initiative to spark kindness and engagement in communities. It's a vibrant exploration of culture, joy, and connection.
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Radha's Upbringing
- Radha Agrawal's parents, an Indian man and Japanese woman, met in Canada and built a welcoming home.
- Their house was a gathering place, exposing her to diverse cultures and the importance of community.
Dance as Healing
- Dance is an ancient healing technology, essential to the human experience since our beginnings.
- We've limited dance to specific occasions instead of recognizing it as a healing practice.
Building Intergenerational Communities
- Build intergenerational communities to combat disconnection caused by isolating marketing strategies.
- Daybreaker events welcome people of all ages, from newborns to elders like Jane Goodall.