Community Discussion on Identity: Self, Culture & Belonging

Virtual Campfire Social Event: Identity Thursday, Aug 28th 2025 | 12–1:30PM EST / 5–6:30PM GMT | Online via Zoom A Community Discussion on Identity Identity shapes how we see ourselves and connect with others—yet it’s rarely fixed. In this community discussion on identity, we’ll explore how labels, roles, and self-perception evolve across lifetimes. What defines who we are? How do cultural narratives about gender, ethnicity, or profession shape our sense of self? What happens when parts of our identity shift or dissolve? How do we reconcile external expectations with internal truths? Join us for candid conversations about belonging, authenticity, and Continue Reading

Community Discussion on Aging: Identity, Mortality & Life

Virtual Campfire Social Event: Growing Older Thursday, Jul 31st 2025 | 12–1:30PM EST / 5–6:30PM GMT | Online via Zoom A Community Discussion on Aging Aging is a universal journey, yet its impact varies deeply. In this community discussion on aging, we’ll explore how growing older reshapes identity, relationships, and our understanding of mortality. What does aging mean for you? How has growing older influenced your sense of self or connections with others? What gifts and challenges has aging brought into your life? How do we navigate societal narratives about productivity, worth, and decline? Join us for candid conversations about Continue Reading

Community Discussion on the Body: Embodiment, Perception & Identity

Virtual Campfire Social Event: The Body Thursday, Jun 26th 2025 | 12–1:30PM EST / 5–6:30PM GMT | Online via Zoom A Community Discussion on the Body Embodiment — the experience of having a body — is universal, yet how we think and feel about our bodies is deeply personal. In this community discussion on the body, we’ll explore societal narratives, inherited beliefs, and paths to self-acceptance. What does it mean to have a ‘good body’? How much of our body image is shaped by family, culture, or media? When is it empowering to change our bodies — and when is Continue Reading

Hope and Cynicism Discussion: Mental Health & Resilience

Virtual Campfire Social Event: Hope & Cynicism Thursday, May 29th 2025 | 12–1:30PM EST / 5–6:30PM GMT | Online via Zoom A Hope and Cynicism Community Discussion In this hope and cynicism discussion, we’ll explore how these seemingly opposite perspectives coexist within us. Hope can anchor us in uncertainty, while cynicism often feels like the only honest response to a chaotic world. What does it mean to trust the future? Are some more prone to hope, others to skepticism—and why? Is cynicism a protective shield or a barrier to connection? How do these mindsets shape mental health and community resilience? Continue Reading

Mindful Eating Community Discussion: Food, Culture & Shared Values

Virtual Campfire Social Event: How We Eat Thursday, Apr 24th 2025 | 12–1:30PM EST / 5–6:30PM GMT | Online via Zoom A Mindful Eating Community Discussion Food sustains us, but its impact stretches far beyond nourishment. In this mindful eating community discussion, we’ll explore how food connects cultures, shapes mental health, and reflects our deepest values. Why do we eat what we eat? What relationships exist between food, identity, and ethics? Join us to share stories and rethink how everyday choices can foster connection—to ourselves and our communities. What to expect: Once a month, we bring together this community for Continue Reading

Community Discussion on Failure: Redefining Growth Together

Virtual Campfire Social Event: Failure Thursday, Mar 27th 2025 | 12–1:30PM EST / 4–5:30PM GMT | Online via Zoom A community discussion on Failure! Failure is something most of us avoid at all costs, but it’s an inevitable part of the human experience. In this community discussion on failure, we’ll explore how setbacks in careers, relationships, or personal goals can become catalysts for growth when shared openly.   What does it mean to fail? How much of how we think about failure is inherited from our parents, our society, and our culture at large? What can we learn from experiences Continue Reading