#019: Intimacy in Community with Dave Booda

In this episode we will chat with intimacy nerd Dave Booda, about why intimacy is so important, get new ideas on prompts that can lead towards deeper connection, and discover ways to create a safe container to meet people where they're at when building deeper bonds and creating more vulnerability.

Dave Booda is a writer, musician, and social entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of Intimacy Fest and hosts The Darkness Experiment. He's led over 400 workshops on connection, touch, and relationships and has consulted for and facilitated experiences for companies, communities, retreats, and gatherings of all kinds with the intention to inspire authenticity, connection, and group cohesion. He's published over 200 essays for boodaism.com and played over 1000 shows as a touring singer songwriter. He is a former naval officer and graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, currently serving on the board of directors for the Foundation for Intentional Community, while touring and living at different intentional communities in North America.

Link Dave mentioned:

The Autistic Culture Podcast

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