Are you looking for an intentional community where you can have real input on the design from the ground up?  Many neurodivergent individuals and families want the deep support of a close-knit neighborhood, but still need the privacy, autonomy, and low-sensory environment of their own separate space. Meghan Bonde from Work the Way You’re Wired shares information […]

In this podcast we will be discussing interpersonal relationships within intentional communities, focusing specifically on the challenges of dealing with others and finding ways to get along. Among the topics we will touch on are neurodivergence and conformity.

Celebrating labor…How can we prevent and confront social loafing (people not doing their fair share) within intentional communities? Featuring Audrée Morin, certified trainer with Sociocracy for All

How do communities resolve differences about pets? With lisa knaggs, a dog trainer who specializes in working with dogs displaying undesirable behaviors, especially difficult or misunderstood dogs. Her mission is: “Creating & Nurturing Trust-Based Relationships with Dogs & their People.”™

In this podcast we discuss how communities can avoid getting embroiled in or divided by political polarization.

In this podcast we discuss honesty in relationships as seen as a courageous spiritual practice and a necessity for trust-building and the circumstances, if any, where we might feel justified to withhold information, opinions or feelings in a way that could be considered deceptive but also more compassionate. The Caring Community Voices podcast presented here […]

How can we show compassion for those struggling with drug and alcohol addiction at the same time we ensure safety and insist on members keeping agreements of the community? An in depth discussion with Philip Be’er, community mediation consultant and author of LEARNING TO LOVE: Your Guide to PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT More information about Philip Be’er References […]

In this podcast we’ll be discussing how we can prevent, effectively disclose, and/or confront sexual abuse within residential intentional communities with Philip Be’er, community mediation consultant and author of LEARNING TO LOVE: Your Guide to PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT The Caring Community Voices podcast presented here is for general informational purposes and the views and opinions of […]

How can we create a welcoming environment for racial and ethnic minorities within residential intentional communities? Is it okay and sometimes helpful to have all-minority ICs? With consultants Edward Troy and Elliott Cisneros. The Caring Community Voices podcast presented here is for general informational purposes and the views and opinions of guests and participants do not necessarily reflect […]

Lowell Perry and Logan Gray answer questions about PMAs, Private Membership Associations. The Caring Community Voices podcast presented here is for general informational purposes and the views and opinions of guests and participants donot necessarily reflect the views or positions of other participants in this discussion, nor are they necessarily promoted or endorsed by the […]