Birthing Experience & Choices

Hi! Welcome to Thought Experiments in Pubs - Berlin edition, where you get to have deep conversations with people you've never met. See the comment for today's thought experiments! **Location:** [Atopia Kaffeehaus, Prenzlauer Allee 187, 10405 Berlin](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ukuup9CTrmedrB6f9) * Please consider that the locations we visit do not charge us for our booking, so in return, please make sure to show your appreciation by buying drinks or snacks. 🍻 * If you're signed up but can't make the event, please cancel so someone else can take your spot 🙏 * Make sure you check the right address, there is a sister pub nearby and it's not that one ☝️ **The idea:** A chance to meet and talk at a 'deeper' level, and skip the 'small talk'. **How will it work?** We will have a set of 'Thought Experiments', short, philosophical scenarios and questions, which will be discussed in groups. The conversation will flow freely, there are no strict rules, simply share and discuss your perspectives on the given topic. The thought experiments will be posted here ahead of the event. **Who should come?** Everyone! We believe that the more perspectives, the richer the conversation. This group is not about being experts in philosophy, it is about *doing* philosophy. That is, bringing our various life experiences and lenses on the world to group discussions about the human experience, the nature of reality... etc. **Do I need to bring anything?** No! Just an open, inquisitive mind. We will do 3 rounds of discussions. After the event, I would love to hear your feedback on the session. The thought experiments we will discuss are around the theme of the day. Prompts will be posted here on the day of the event. See you soon! \- Dirk *Thought Experiments in Pubs Berlin is inspired by [Thought Experiments in Pubs London](https://www.meetup.com/thought-experiments-in-pubs/), which originated in 2023 as a social experiment to get people together to connect at a deeper level. The copy on this page and original idea is derived from [Thought Experiments in Pubs London](https://www.meetup.com/thought-experiments-in-pubs/). For more info and to enquire about setting up your own group and joining the TEiP community, check out the [main TEiP website](https://www.alltogether.one/thoughtexperimentsinpubs) or contact Bonny: [bonnyastor@gmail.com](http://mailto:bonnyastor@gmail.com/)* [Buy Bonny a coffee](buymeacoffee.com/bonnyastor) as a thank you for keeping the community going and sharing the thought experiments with us. TEiP Berlin was started by Aino. Many thanks! I hope to keep it going just the same. [Photo generated with gencraft]

**Unlock Your Potential with Pranic Healing! In German and English** Join us for a **Try out experience** every Tuesday evening at 6:30pm close to Treptower Park Train Station. Experience the transformative benefits of this powerful cleansing and energizing technique in a welcoming environment. Whether you’re curious about energy medicine or looking to enhance your well-being, this is the perfect chance to try it out. No prior experience is needed—just come as you are! Discover the power of Pranic Healing—your journey to wellness starts here! ❌ RSVP through the Meetup website **doesn't guarantee your spot** Please do contact- carolineargent@pranaheilungberlin.de to confirm your interest in attending. We look forward to meeting you. Remember to check your **Spam/Junk folder** for the ✉️ e-mail

**Massage Exchange for GBTQ men\*** **[BOOK HERE!](https://wearevillage.org/en/shop/massage-exchange/w02-2026)** **Member: 15 €** **Non Member: 25 €** 🔵 Massage Exchange for **GBTQ men\*** is a monthly event that provides a safe and welcoming space to practice and experience full-body touch and massage techniques (using massage tables). Referencing the content from the “Soul of Skin” massage training, each evening offers participants the opportunity to either try out or deepen various massage styles, fostering a community of learning and support. Switching between giving and receiving roles often allows men\* to engage more deeply, experiencing greater impact and connection. The event provides both thematic suggestions for massage techniques and “best practices”, as well as enough freedom to use the space in mutual agreement with your partner\*. Whether you are new to massage or attentive touch, or an experienced practitioner, this event is an excellent opportunity to connect with others, improve your skills, and enjoy the many benefits of touch in a supportive environment. **Benefits of non-judgmental, full-body Touch** * Touch is essential for our mental health and prevents loneliness * Touch slows down, nourishes, and soothes * Touch can positively influence shame or negative body image * Touch promotes relaxation and regeneration * Touch communicates without words and creates a deeper connection to others * Touch stimulates the capacity for pleasure and empathy **General Information** * This format is for all queer men\* / queer masculinities interested in experiencing touch in a safe(r) setting. * Please pay attention to personal hygiene * Be comfortable with nudity. This event is sensual and may include genital touch but is not about sex. * Bring your own oil, a sheet and a towel to cover cushions, mats, or massage tables. * This event will be in German and/or English depending on participant needs. * This event is also available at a reduced member price – but not part of the two-free-monthly-events benefit. * Concession tickets upon written request to **[events@wearevillage.org]()** 🔵 **Massageaustausch für GBTQ Männer\*** **[ANMELDUNG](https://wearevillage.org/shop/massage-exchange/w27-2025)** **Mitglieder: 15 €** **Nicht-Mitglieder: 25 €** Massage Exchange für GBTQ Männer\* ist ein monatliches Event, das einen sicheren und einladenden Raum bietet, um ganzkörperliche Berührung und Massagetechniken (unter Verwendung von Massageliegen) zu praktizieren und zu erleben. Bezugnehmend auf die Inhalte des “Soul of Skin Massagetrainings”, bietet jeder Abend den Teilnehmenden die Möglichkeit, entweder verschiedene Massage Stile zu probieren oder zu vertiefen, wodurch eine Gemeinschaft des Lernens und der Unterstützung entsteht. Der Wechsel zwischen gebender und nehmender Rolle erlaubt es oft Männern\*, sich tiefer einzulassen und dadurch mehr Wirkung und Verbindung zu erfahren. Es gibt thematisch sowohl Anregung für Massagegriffe und “best practices” als auch genug Freiheit, den Raum im gegenseitigen Einvernehmen mit deinem Partner\* zu nutzen. Egal, ob Du neu in der Massage oder aufmerksamen Berührung bist oder ein erfahrener Praktiker, dieses Event ist eine hervorragende Gelegenheit, Dich mit anderen zu verbinden, Deine Fähigkeiten zu verbessern und die vielen Vorteile von Berührung in einer unterstützenden Umgebung zu erfahren und zu genießen. **Vorteile einer wertfreien, ganzkörperlichen Berührung** * Berührung ist essentiell für unsere seelische Gesundheit und beugt Vereinsamung vor * Berührung verlangsamt, nährt und beruhigt * Berührung kann Scham oder negative Körperbilder positiv beeinflussen * Berührung fördert Entspannung und Erholung * Berührung kommuniziert ohne Worte und schafft eine tiefere Verbindung zu anderen * Berührung stimuliert Genuß- und Empathiefähigkeit **Hinweise** * Dieses Format ist für alle queeren Männer\*/Männlichkeiten, die Berührung in einer einvernehmlichen, unterstützenden Atmosphäre erfahren möchten. * Bitte lege Wert auf persönliche Hygiene. * Du solltest einen relativ entspannten Umgang mit Nacktheit haben. Diese Veranstaltung ist sinnlich und kann genitale Berührungen beinhalten, aber es geht nicht um Sex. * Bringe dein eigenes Öl und zum Abdecken von Kissen, Matten oder Massageliegen ein Laken und ein Handtuch mit. * Das Event wird je nach Teilnehmer\*bedürfnissen auf Deutsch und/oder Englisch sein. * Dieses Event ist auch zu einem ermäßigten Mitgliederpreis erhältlich – aber kein Bestandteil der zwei kostenlosen monatlichen Mitgliederveranstaltungen. * Ermäßigter Zugang möglich auf schriftliche Anfrage an **[events@wearevillage.org]()**

**🎶 American Church Choir in Berlin – Come Sing & Connect** Looking to meet new people in Berlin? Love music—or at least enjoy singing in the shower? You’re warmly invited to join the **American Church Choir** for an evening of community, creativity, and connection. **No professional experience needed.** If you can carry a tune (or even if you're not sure), you’re welcome. Our group is relaxed, supportive, and full of people who simply love singing together. **What to expect:** * Easygoing choir rehearsal * A mix of styles—nothing too formal * Friendly people from around the world * Zero pressure, lots of encouragement And afterward? **We’ll open a bottle of wine (or two) and just hang out.** It’s a great way to meet others, make friends, and unwind mid-week. **📍 Where:** American Church in Berlin (Dennewitzplatz) **🕒 When:** Tuesdays at 7pm (19:00) **🎵 Who can join:** Anyone who likes music, community, and good company Come as you are. Bring a friend if you’d like. We’d love to meet you! 🍷🎶

**Shamanic Conscious Connected Breathwork** This group is dedicated to **Shamanic Conscious Connected Breathwork**, a powerful somatic practice for emotional release, nervous system regulation, and inner clarity. Through **conscious, connected breathing**, rhythmic music, and guided facilitation, participants are invited to access deeper layers of awareness, release stored stress and emotions, and reconnect with their inner resources. The term *shamanic* refers to the **journey-based, experiential nature** of the practice. There are **no substances involved**. The work is grounded, body-based, and trauma-aware. ### This group is for you if you want to: * release stress, tension, and emotional blockages * regulate your nervous system and feel more grounded * explore non-ordinary states of consciousness through breath * experience clarity, emotional relief, and deep relaxation ### Each session typically includes: * introduction and intention setting * guided conscious connected breathwork * music-supported journey * integration and grounding ### Contraindications This practice is **not suitable** for people with any of the following conditions: * pregnancy * epilepsy or history of seizures * severe cardiovascular disease or high blood pressure not medically controlled * recent surgery or acute physical injury * glaucoma or detached retina * severe asthma * diagnosed psychosis, bipolar disorder, or severe psychiatric conditions If you are unsure whether this practice is appropriate for you, please **consult your healthcare provider** or contact the facilitator in advance. **No prior experience is required.** Beginners are welcome. Sessions are guided with care, structure, and clear boundaries. This is a **safe, respectful space** for self-exploration, presence, and embodied awareness. Sessions are held in English & German. German participants are very welcome.

* **NEW IG ACCOUNT: [@neurocrafting.berlin](https://www.instagram.com/neurocrafting.berlin?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==) (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ\*:･ﾟ✧** Calling all neurodivergent individuals! Are you tired of starting hobbies that you never seem to finish? Join us for an evening of guilt-free creativity where there is absolutely no pressure to complete anything. This event is designed to be a safe space where you can freely express your creativity without fear of judgment or criticism. We will have a variety of crafting supplies available including paint, yarn, crochet needles, beads, coloring books, origami paper, markers... However, feel free to bring your own supplies or current projects if you'd like to work on something specific. **There is a donation of a minimum of 4-5 euros to cover the materials and space.** In case you wish to pay via paypal: neurocrafting.berlin@gmail.com

**Discover the joys of singing in a nurturing and supportive atmosphere at our new regular Wednesday singing class at b23 Space in Prenzlauer Berg. Guided by soprano and singing teacher Sarah McInerney, this class invites you to delve into the emotional and somatic aspects of your voice, fostering a sense of community and connection through the power of singing.** Our 75-minute sessions offer a blend of breathing exercises, visualizations, and improvisational activities designed to help you explore your voice in a relaxed, playful, and inclusive setting. The focus is on experiencing the sensations and emotions of singing rather than perfecting technique or striving for performance excellence. Join us on this vocal journey and experience the transformative power of singing, one note at a time. Open to anyone and any body. No previous voice training required! **Please book your spot before via:** [Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/the-voice-lab-experiments-with-singing-tickets-747110847657), [Urban Sports Club](https://urbansportsclub.com/de/venues/b23-space-1?date=2025-07-17&service_type=1) or [EGYM Wellpass](https://egym-wellpass.com/int/gym-finder?n=b23+space). If you're feeling spontaneous, you can usually also drop-in and pay cash or via PayPal. Can't affort a regular ticket at the moment? Send a quick message to [hi@b23.space](hi@b23.space) and we'll find a solution.

This week we are discussing **Sylvia Plath:** The Bell Jar. We look forward to seeing you! If you have book suggestions, would like to vote on our next reads, or join us for additional activities, please ask someone at the meeting to add you to our WhatsApp group. **Also, if you're unable to attend, please update your RSVP so that someone from the waiting list can take your spot.**

**Transfem\* Embodied Practices** mit Lux für **Queer Femmes\*** Kostenlos mit **[Anmeldung ](https://wearevillage.org/shop/transfem-embodied-practices/w02-2026/)** Ein monatlicher 2,5-stündiger Raum für **transfeminine Menschen aus allen Femme-Spektren** (Transfrauen, Transvestiten, Hormonelle Faggots, Butch-Femmes, Gender-Nonconforming und diejenigen, die sich mit der breiteren transfemininen Erfahrung identifizieren). Der Raum heißt alle willkommen, die sich einer Hormonersatztherapie unterziehen, aber auch diejenigen, die keine medizinische Transition anstreben, und erkennt Verkörperung sowohl als etwas körperliches als auch etwas politisches an. Die Absicht dieses Raumes ist es, das Vertrauen in unsere Körperlichkeit als Femmes zu stärken, unsere körperliche Autonomie zu nähren und in einer unterstützenden Gemeinschaft Kompetenz und Erfahrung für Berührung zu entwickeln. Die Praxis ist als eine Übung für die Resilienz von Femmes gegen gesellschaftliche Gewalt und Ausgrenzung gedacht, die diese Narrative mit Ermächtigung, Präsenz und Freude verändert und neu schreibt. Die Reise führt von der individuellen Körperwahrnehmung (somatische Praktiken und Berührungen) zur gemeinschaftlichen Bewegung (Tanz und Raumübungen) und endet mit freier Bewegung und Integration, wobei Konsens, Autonomie und Fürsorge im Mittelpunkt stehen. **Hinweise** Um sich vollständig auf das Erlebnis einzulassen, werden die Teilnehmenden ermutigt, bequeme Kleidung zu tragen. **Teilnehmer\*innen**: Dieser Workshop richtet sich an alle transfeminine Menschen aus allen Femme-Spektren (Transfrauen, Transvestiten, Hormonelle Faggots, Butch-Femmes, Gender-Nonconforming und diejenigen, die sich mit der breiteren transfemininen Erfahrung identifizieren). **Anmeldung**: Für dieses Event stehen begrenzte Plätze zur Verfügung. Eine Registrierung über unsere Website ist daher erforderlich. **Sprache**: Dieses Event wird auf Englisch sein. **Kosten**: Die Teilnahme ist kostenlos. 🔵 **Transfem\* Embodied Practices** with Lux for **Queer Femmes\*** Free **[Registration Required](https://wearevillage.org/en/shop/transfem-embodied-practices/w02-2026/)** A 2.5-hour monthly space for **transfeminine people across all femme spectrums** (trans women, transvestites, hormonal faggots, butch femmes, gender-nonconforming, and those identifying within the broader transfeminine experience). The space welcomes those on HRT and those not pursuing medical transition, recognising embodiment as both physical and political. The intention of this space is to support building confidence in our physicality as femmes, nurture bodily autonomy, and develop touch literacy within a supportive community. The practice is intended as an exercise for femmes’ resilience against societal violence and exclusion, rewriting those narratives with empowerment, presence, and joy. The journey flows from individual body awareness (somatic practices and touch) to communal movement (dance and spatial exercises) and ends with free movement and integration, all centered around consent, autonomy, and care. **General information** To engage fully in the experience, participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes. **Participants**: This workshop is for all transfeminine people across all femme spectrums: trans women, transvestites, hormonal faggots, butch femmes, gender-nonconforming, and those identifying within the broader transfeminine experience. **Registration**: This event has limited spots available. Registration through our website is therefore required. **Language**: This event will be held in English and German. **Cost**: The event is free of charge.

🎶 Choir Workshop (Berlin) 🎶 No experience needed – just your voice and curiosity! We’ll explore singing together through playful warm-ups, simple harmonies, and collective improvisation. A welcoming space to connect, listen, and create music as a group. Find your true unapologetic voice! Theodorstraße 5, 12099 🕕 Thursdays, 18:00 – 20:00

Hallo, Lina hat den feministischen Stammtisch gegründet, um sich mindestens ein Mal im Monat zu treffen – zum Austausch und Beschweren über das Patriarchat ;) ebenso wie zum Zusammenkommen und Zusammentun. Wir möchten einen Raum schaffen, in dem sich insbesondere Frauen\*, FINTA und BIPoc wohl und willkommen fühlen. Das Treffen ist für alle, die sich mit Feminismus beschäftigen wollen, aber z.B. nicht zum Lesen kommen. Ihr müsst also nichts vorbereiten, lesen oder mitbringen – nur die Lust auf Austausch zu feministischen Themen! Es gibt für die Treffen keine Tagesordnung oder so, wir schauen einfach gemeinsam was sich ergibt. Wir freuen uns auf dich und sind sehr gespannt, was sich entwickelt.

**A 3-part embodied dance journey for women** Part 1: 11.01.2026 Part 2: 08.03.2026 Part 3: 12.04.2026 **WORKSHOP 1 – HIPS (Hip Activation – Rooting into Feminine Power)** Donation based \| Only for women \| 11\.01\.2026 \| 14:30 – 17:00 \| MahaYoga Zentrum Building on the essence of **Devadasi – The Sacred Art of Temple Dance**, this series invites you into a deeper, guided exploration of your feminine body. Over three workshops, we journey through **hips, spine, and heart** – key gateways of feminine energy, sensuality, emotional flow, and presence. Each session stands on its own and together they form a coherent path of embodiment, soft activation, and inner awakening. This series is for women who long to: * feel more alive and at home in their bodies * reconnect with sensuality and softness * move beyond the mind and into felt experience * explore feminine energy in a grounded, respectful way * time to meet and share in a circle of women This is a **safe, welcoming space** for all women – all ages, all body types. Wear comfortable clothes that allow you to move freely and feel beautiful. Come as you are, leave feeling **soft, alive, and deeply connected** to your feminine essence. **About Workshop 1** The hips are a powerful center of feminine energy, creativity, and emotional memory. In this first workshop of the Feminine Body Awakening Series, we begin with soft, slow movements to gently awaken the hips and pelvis, allowing the body to feel safe, grounded, and receptive. From this place of softness, we gradually add spice and strength: through powerful hip drops, shimmies, and rhythmic accents, we activate the inner fire and explore a more dynamic expression of feminine power. This session supports you in: * releasing stored tension and stagnation in the hips * reconnecting with pleasure, stability, and embodied confidence * feeling both soft and strong, rooted and alive The combination of fluid movements and more earthy, activating sequences invites you to experience the full spectrum of feminine energy – from subtle sensation to vibrant power. This is not about technique or performance. It is about awakening sensation, building presence, and letting the hips speak their own language. The workshop concludes with a **Full Yogic Relaxation**, allowing the nervous system to settle and the experience to integrate deeply. **Address** Deutsche Akademie für traditionelles Yoga e. V. MahaYoga Zentrum Brunnenstr. 147 10115 Berlin (Directly at underground station U Bernauer Str. U8 [elevator exit])

Hey there Black Love Friends and Welcome to 2026! To start the year off right we're bringing back our monthly birthday celebrations...but over brunch! To kick us off we'll be enjoying breathtaking city views at the exquisite Goodale Station. So join us for good food, good conversation and if it's your birth month, enjoy a birthday mimosa on us. Space is limited so RSVP today

Join us as we get together to see the winner of the Best International Film at TIFF and a triple Golden Globe nominee: NO OTHER CHOICE! This top-reviewed dark comedy satirical thriller follows a man devises a unique plan to secure a new job: eliminate his competition. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: The film follows a desperate paper industry expert who decides to kill off his competition to be assured of the job he seeks to maintain his way of life. The film is co-written / produced / directed by Park Chan-wook and is based on The Ax by Donald Westlake. It stars Lee Byung-hun, Son Ye-jin, Park Hee-soon, Lee Sung-min, Yeom Hye-ran, and Cha Seung-won. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcz-RXMCyco BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews as the Venice International Film Festival and later at the Toronto Film Festival where it won the International People’s Choice Award! It just received 3 Golden Globe nominations for Best Picture (Musical or Comedy), Best Foreign Language Film and Best Actor for Lee Byung-hun. It was also selected as the South Korean entry (and likely nominee) for Best International Film at this year’s Academy Awards! It's been a stellar year for International films! We've already seen superb entries SENTIMENTAL VALUE, IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT and THE SECRET AGENT! My spidey senses tell me those three and this Korean entry could be 4 of our 5 Best International Films at this year's Oscars! PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the nearby garage (located between 9th and 11th, just off High St). Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the theater and for $2, you’re covered for the night! PLAN: Details for the MOVIE portion of this event have been confirmed! Please purchase your ticket for the 2pm 4K showing and meet in the upstairs lobby area between 1:35 and 1:45pm! Tickets $11.25 via the GFC website and includes online ticketing fee. Advance purchase is advised. Once you have yours please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We’ll plan for dinner immediately following someplace nearby. The DINNER portion will be confirmed/announced in the next few days. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

I don't usually pick romance but I really wanted to do a Hanukkah book. It's a bit on the longer side but hopefully a quick read. The library only has 5 audiobooks so please try to remember to "release it" when you're done. Columbus libraries: [https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3503238](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3503238) Location: The Goat Riversouth [219 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215](https://www.google.com/maps?q=219%20South%20High%20Street%2C%20Columbus%2C%20Ohio%2043215%2C%20United%20States) [Menu](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/686d3ed16745133042482c5f/t/68ff654dbb03b96875430bde/1761568077220/all_brunch-20250311.pdf) Book summary: Rachel Rubenstein-Goldblatt is a nice Jewish girl with a shameful secret: she loves Christmas. For a decade she’s hidden her career as a Christmas romance novelist from her family. Her talent has made her a bestseller even as her chronic illness has always kept the kind of love she writes about out of reach. But when her diversity-conscious publisher insists she write a Hanukkah romance, her well of inspiration suddenly runs dry. Hanukkah’s not magical. It’s not merry. It’s not *Christmas*. Desperate not to lose her contract, Rachel’s determined to find her muse at the Matzah Ball, a Jewish music celebration on the last night of Hanukkah, even if it means working with her summer camp archenemy—Jacob Greenberg. Though Rachel and Jacob haven’t seen each other since they were kids, their grudge still glows brighter than a menorah. But as they spend more time together, Rachel finds herself drawn to Hanukkah—and Jacob—in a way she never expected. Maybe this holiday of lights will be the spark she needed to set her heart ablaze.

If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you. We are a local chapter of Bogleheads, whose investment strategy can be found here: https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here: https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php I look forward to seeing you there. Mark Vonder Haar

[The Board Walks](http://www.theboardwalks.com/) are for curious people who love deep conversations. If that sounds like you, **bring a thoughtful topic** and join us for a 5-mile walk (10,000+ steps!). **HOW IT WORKS** **Step 1: Bring a topic** Before you arrive, think of **one** topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event. **Step 2: Circle up & share** We gather in a circle. Your friendly walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds. **Step 3: Walk, talk & float** We walk 5 miles. You naturally drift into conversation with 2-3 people at a time, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on, just say: "I'm going to float!" **Step 4: Feel more alive** Two hours flies by. You're back where you started — but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times. *For more details, read our [Orientation Guide.](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation)* **HOW TO BRING A GREAT TOPIC** A great topic = something you're genuinely curious about. Recent topics include: * "What are you passionate about right now?" * "What makes a good friend?" * "What's a belief you used to hold that you've completely changed?" * "How do you want to be remembered?" * "What would you do if money wasn't a factor?" Think of your topic like the dish you're bringing to our conversational potluck. If everyone brings an A+ dish (i.e. energizing, uplifting, expansive), we'll all walk away feeling lighter and brighter. **WHAT TO EXPECT** This isn't a fitness event with casual chitchat. It's a walking think tank where we explore life's big questions together, beyond small talk. *If you're looking for light banter or a standard networking event, this probably isn't the right fit.* But if you crave depth, genuine connection, and conversations that make you feel alive? You'll love it here. **FAQ** * Wear casual athletic attire and sneakers. It's a long walk! * We have multiple first-timers at each event. We work hard to create a welcoming, inclusive, clique-free space. * We welcome people of **all** ages, backgrounds, and industries who align with the [intention](https://www.theboardwalks.com/ground-rules) of this space. * Rain or shine, we've been out here nearly every week since July 2022. If the event is cancelled, we'll let you know. * Dogs, babies in strollers, parents, and friends are welcome — please text/email them the event link so they can RSVP and prepare a topic! **LOGISTICS** * If you'll arrive over 10 minutes late, we suggest skipping the event. It's hard to find us once we start walking, and your host can't answer messages during the event. * This walk is designed for everyone to *move together at the same steady pace* (about 20 min/mile). This format works best when the whole group moves in unison. If you have mobility limitations, we kindly encourage you to find an event better suited to your needs. * Read our [Orientation Guide](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation) for full details. * If you enjoy the event, send **[this](http://www.theboardwalks.com/)** to a friend or sign up for our **[newsletter](https://theboardwalks.beehiiv.com/)**. We're in multiple cities with more on the way. 🤠👋 **IF YOU WANT TO GO DEEPER...** [The Board](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board) is the next step: a high-trust collective for renaissance people devoted to creating, connecting, and building lives that light us up. * This is a global HQ for people who crave big talk, deep connection, and dream collaborations with people across industries. If the walks feel like a spark... The Board is the fire. Apply [here](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board).