Podcast appearances and mentions of Ray Oldenburg

Have you ever heard of the concept of a “third place”? For those of you that are unfamiliar, the term was coined by author and sociologist Ray Oldenburg in his 1989 book called “The Great Good Place.” It touches on the importance of community – outside of our family and work life. This concept has piqued our interest in our recent conversations around friendship and community and we believe this is a critical part of a fulfilled life. In this episode, we're excited to dive into first, second, and specifically third places with you.We'd love to connect with you! Instagram: @moreandthensomepod TikTok: @moreandthensomepod moreandthensomepod@gmail.com

No final da década de 90 o sociólogo americano Ray Oldenburg criou a chamada “teoria do terceiro lugar”, defendendo que nós seres humanos precisamos ter espaços e momentos que vão além da nossa rotina de casa/trabalho para sermos felizes e termos qualidade de vida. Você já parou pra pensar se tem, de fato, um espaço para ser o seu terceiro lugar? A gente tá pensando nisso neste que é um dos nossos terceiros lugares há 250 episódios. Boas vindas ao Donas da P* Toda, o nosso terceiro lugar, que chega ao episódio #250. Este papo foi gravado ao vivo no Youtube no dia 11 de novembro. ------------------ APOIE O PODCAST! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.apoia.se/donasdaptoda⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- O ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donas da P* Toda⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ é um podcast independente. Produção, roteiro e apresentação: Larissa Guerra e Marina Melz. Edição e tratamento de áudio: Bruno Stolf. Todas as informações em ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.donasdaptoda.com.br⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ e ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@donasdaptoda⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Vamos conversar? Larissa Guerra: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@larissavguerra⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Marina Melz: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@marinamelz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bruno Stolf: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@brunostolf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In the 1980s, sociologist Ray Oldenburg coined the notion of a "third place": a space dedicated to informal gatherings to facilitate conversation and social interaction, argued to be essential to democracy. Many commentators see third spaces as valuable contributions to social cohesion. But in an increasingly globalised and virtual world where spaces serve multiple purposes, is there value in the third space? Join Shreya Ramakrishnan, Bharath Reddy and Kripa Kripa from the Takshashila Policy School in this discussion on the value and revitalisation of third spaces. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. Find out more on our research and other work here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://takshashila.org.in/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our public policy courses here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://school.takshashila.org.in⁠

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[This blog will always be free to read, but it's also how I pay my bills. If you have suggestions or feedback on how I can earn your paid subscription, shoot me an email: cmclymer@gmail.com. And if this is too big of a commitment, I'm always thankful for a simple cup of coffee.]I've had a nagging feeling over the past several years that there's an important aspect to evangelical church culture in the United States that's been consistently overlooked, or simply unknown to most of the public.I was a senior in high school when I became a Christian, and while I was certainly primarily motivated by Christ's teachings, there was another factor that played an enormous role in keeping me going to church: the warmth of community.My family had been fractured and fraught all throughout childhood, so when I was invited by a friend to her church service, I was taken aback by the easy embrace of belonging there. I say that in the general sense, of course. Being queer, for example, was not-so-welcome. More on that in a second.I was in that church for nine months prior to my enlistment in the Army, but when I arrived at my duty station in Washington, D.C., I eventually found myself attending another church on a friend's invitation, which was also evangelical.This was in 2006, and back then, the public's understanding of political motivation behind predominantly-white evangelical congregations was not nearly as savvy as it is now. Being invited to that church didn't carry with it immediate alarm bells. If anything, it felt like a welcome invitation.I had been trying for a year to find community in D.C. because I certainly wasn't gonna find it on base. The soldiers of my age and rank were far more interested in partying all the time, which is perfectly alright, but it just wasn't my thing. I had a hard time finding human connection. I was lonely.Walking into that D.C. church on the first Sunday was a balm. There was so much joy and excitement. I could tell that folks wanted to be there, and it didn't take long to figure out why. There was a very strong familial vibe to it all, and it didn't feel forced at all. Quite the opposite.I was immediately greeted at the door. Throughout the service and afterward, so many folks I didn't know came up to introduce themselves. They were kind and lovely. I would later learn this was simply the culture. New congregants were readily embraced and made to feel at home.Before I knew it, I was spending all my time with folks in their 20s and 30s who attended the church. Being just 19—and thus, one of the younger folks in the group—I never felt pressured or put upon. I was just one of the gang. They quickly became my friends, and at long last, I found community. I found family.I still keep in touch with many of those friends, and I certainly don't regret that period in my life. Most of these folks were good people who simply loved Jesus and enjoyed spending time around others who felt the same. We all had friends outside the church, but that particular bond was (mostly) rock solid.The problem came over time in ways that were unexpected and often jarring. Some people I met through the church would occasionally bring up, say, LGBTQ rights in not-so-kind ways. Same for abortion and other hot button issues. They would offer unsolicited political opinions to me that, quite frankly, even then, at my relatively young age, felt half-baked at best and asinine at worst.Gender roles were an ongoing theme. The pastors would often allude to the purpose of faithful men and faithful women. Men were supposed to be the leaders: in church, in family, in society. Women were supposed to lift up men. This was all quite curious to me because our congregation had no shortage of women who were leaders outside the church: doctors, lawyers, military officers, Hill staffers, and a few academics. One woman in our church would eventually be elected to Congress.And yet, it felt like we all constantly got the message from the pulpit that women should essentially defer to men in all areas of life. It would be couched in softer tones, but the thrust of that ideology was undeniable.I recall a married couple inviting me to dinner at their home on the Hill. The husband was a former White House staffer, and the wife was an attorney. They both worked, but he explained to me that he made all the decisions for the direction of their family because that was God's intention.I was obviously closeted at the time, and his wife not only seemed perfectly at ease with the conversation but made a point in insisting to me that when I get married someday, I should understand that my godly responsibility is leading my future wife in all ways. This accomplished lawyer told me she doesn't make any decisions without her husband's approval. She encouraged me to understand my future role in that regard.To be abundantly clear, it didn't work the other way around. They told me that her job was to advise him in their marriage but that he got the final say on everything. His relationship with God gave him a divinely-conferred authority to which, as a woman, she did not have access.They were otherwise nice people, but that was the first night I recall feeling deeply uneasy. These were grown adults, and I still believe that what they consensually do in their own marriage is none of my business. But it was their insistence to a 19 year-old on what I should be doing that felt a bit off.I think “grooming” is perhaps too strong a word, but looking back, it did feel more than a little inappropriate. It felt borderline manipulative. It felt like the dining room table at which we sat was within shouting distance of cultish behavior.I would soon learn that this was pretty normal in the congregation: married couples telling young congregants what is and isn't godly in marriage. And what their position should be on LGBTQ rights. And how they should feel about abortion. And any number of other things the far-right obsesses over.I kept hanging out with friends in the church my own age, but I soon stopped accepting dinner invites to the homes of married couples. Something about it felt oddly orchestrated, like a pipeline in which lonely young people were taken under their wing and turned into God's soldiers. I was definitely a Democrat back then, and I wasn't alone. There were a number of Democrats in our congregation, but they weren't vocal, that's for sure. They certainly weren't as politically vocal as the Republicans, including all the pastors.I realize a lot of folks reading this will say “and yet, you still stayed there,” but I promise you it's not that simple. Imagine you're a young person away from home, especially a young person like myself without a healthy family to fall back on, and these wonderful people take you in and make you feel like one of their own—safe and welcome and worthy of love—and offer the warmth of family.Try to imagine you're a young person who has never been so loved, and suddenly, here are all these older folks who would do anything for you: help you find an apartment, coach you through a job application, take you out to dinner or a ball game, offer a personal loan.Suddenly, you have loving parental figures for the first time in your life. How do you let that go? How do you reject their advice? How do you not seek their approval?And meanwhile, even aside from that, you love your similarly-aged friends in church. You love being around them. They cheer you on, they show up when you need them, they make a point of being supportive. They're simultaneously fun and grounding.Yet at some point, I had to accept that my values were not compatible with this church, and I eventually left, which, I gotta tell y'all, was really hard. But what about the young person who, for whatever reason, can't leave — perhaps afraid to lose that sense of family, despite misgivings?Evangelical churches are exceptionally skilled at building loyal communities, and central to that dynamic is offering emotional nourishment to young people who are starved for a (mostly) judgement-free environment in which they receive the care and attention they've never had.It's not just young people. I knew plenty of older, unmarried adults—some without children, some with children—who seemed quite cemented in the social structure of the church, and I often wondered if they had anywhere else to go outside of it.I'm not talking about older adults who are simply obsessed with their church community. That's different. I'm talking about older adults who don't have anything in the way of a support system outside their church community because they don't know how to create one. I believe loneliness is a highly effective driver of the evangelical movement.In his book The Great Good Place (1989), the sociologist Ray Oldenburg popularized the concept of “the third place,” or spaces that most nourish us outside of home and work. Your home is your first place, work is your second place, and third places are all the other spaces that allow for creative human engagement.Your third place is your book club, your recreational softball team, your local bar, maybe the park around the corner where you see friends regularly — all spaces which don't have any explicit obligation to hold you but to which you voluntarily and regularly go for nourishing human interaction.More and more Americans are now constantly online as their sole third place. This can be fine in moderation, of course, but do I really need to point out all the ways in which this could go very wrong? And often does?The Surgeon General released a report last year that found about half of surveyed adults experienced “miserable levels of loneliness” even before the pandemic and that young people aged 15-24 had “70 percent less interaction with their friends” than American youth 20 years ago. I often wonder how many folks in this country truly understand what it means to feel utterly lonely, unmoored and socially malnourished. And if folks who feel that way come across a community that does nourish them socially, can we really be surprised they make concessions to stay? Maybe you would?I want to be clear: I am not suggesting that loneliness is to blame for the extremism coming out of pre-dominantly white evangelical circles. That's absurd. What I'm saying is that there are absolutely vulnerable people who are driven into nonsense environments because that's what's readily available.One reason the Harris-Walz campaign excites me is that it feels like a demonstrable inflection point for the country's sociological infrastructure, particularly faith in public life.The campaign honestly feels welcoming in ways that, arguably, no previous presidential campaign has been able to accomplish: the excitement of Obama ‘08 combined with the “we're all one big family” vibe of Biden ‘20.More than anything, this moment in our history feels like a rare opportunity to build bridges with others, reconcile our differences, and heal old wounds that have been so cynically inflicted by bad faith actors in elected office and political media. It feels like a possible Era of Non-Weirdo Community.This is why I can't seem to stop talking online about Evangelicals for Harris, the group that has stood tall against Trump—despite admonishments from other evangelicals—because they, too, see in Vice President Harris and Govennor Walz kindred spirits who are more aligned with Christ's teachings.The group has exploded in popularity over the past month on Twitter (now boasting more than 24,000 followers — definitely follow them), released several ads, been featured on MSNBC, and even got a surprisingly positive segment on Christian Broadcast News (CBN), a channel not exactly known for its progressive bent.A few weeks ago, they organized a zoom call for VP Harris that was attended by thousands of evangelical voters and featured as a speaker Jerushah Duford, the granddaughter of the late Rev. Billy Graham, alongside numerous other evangelical clergy and leaders.Ever since the group launched, I've regularly wondered how many lonely people in evangelical circles might, for the first time, be seeing a non-judgmental offramp to faith spaces that can be nourishing and inclusive and reality-based.I don't know, y'all… this moment in our history really does feel quite different, and I have to believe it isn't coming a moment too soon. Because where we're going, we're gonna need more bridges built. We're gonna need welcoming spaces for people who don't know where else to go.There are a lot of stranded, lonely folks looking for a community they can call home but no apparent way to get there.If we're not reaching out to them and offering a bridge they can cross into the light, how can we ever blame them for sticking with the dimly-lit haunts they've only ever known?Charlotte's Web Thoughts is a reader-supported publication. 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Do you have a 'Third Place?' If you don't (or don't know what that is), be sure to take some notes for this episode. We'll talk about a Third Place (a term coined by sociologist Ray Oldenburg) as a an accessible, often public space that invites a diversity of folks to gather. In this episode, we'll get into the simple ways we can all deepen our connections and foster joy through Third Places and also by 'Building a House of Belonging.' Joy Lab and Natural Mental Health are community-supported. When you buy through the links below, we may earn a commission. That support helps keep the Joy Lab podcast free for all! Sources and Notes: Joy Lab Program: Take the next leap in your wellbeing journey with step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life. Your Joy Lab membership also includes our NMH Community! NMH Community: Access lots of extra resilience-boosting resources AND join a group of inspiring folks who play an integral role in keeping this podcast going. David Whyte website Meditation/visualization to create a house of belonging: You Belong and Are Connected [ep. 75] Where to shop: Our partner store, Fullscript: Here you can find high-quality supplements and wellness products. Except for our CBD Gummies, any product links mentioned in the show notes will require an account. Sign up for free. Resilient Remedies: Shop our line of trusted, high-quality CBD gummies. Subscribe to our Newsletter: Join us over at NaturalMentalHealth.com for exclusive emails, updates, and additional strategies. Check out our favorite resilience-boosting reads at Bookshop.org. Please remember that this content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice and is not a replacement for advice and treatment from a medical professional. Please consult your doctor or other qualified health professional before beginning any diet change, supplement, or lifestyle program. Please see our terms for more information. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call the NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET. OR text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email NAMI at helpline@nami.org. Visit NAMI for more. You can also call or text SAMHSA at 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

Today we discuss the concept of 'third places' as defined by sociologist Ray Oldenburg, which refers to settings individuals frequent beyond their home and workplace. We delve into how these places, such as Brandon's Elks Lodge and Larry's church, serve as crucial environments for community interaction and combating loneliness. The conversation also touches on personal anecdotes about our experiences with third places, including the challenge of modern technology's impact on socialization, specifically concerning our children's screen time. We explore the article's argument on the importance of diverse social spaces and reflect on our own community dynamics. 00:00 Introduction to the Joy of Third Places 00:44 Exploring the Concept of Third Places 02:11 Brandon's Elks Lodge: A Personal Third Place? 04:05 Diversity and Community in Third Places 05:19 The Challenge of Finding a Third Place 09:38 The Role of Technology in Isolation 10:38 Parenting in the Age of Digital Distraction 13:36 Concluding Thoughts on Third Places and Hope for the Future   If you want to belong, find a third place smarticlepodcast@gmail.com #thirdplace #vox #lonelypeople #community #findingcommunity #loneliness #buildingcommunity #smarticlepodcast #podcast #smarticle @Smarticleshow  @BDDoble @larryolson threads.net/@smarticleshow @brand.dobes The Smarticle Podcast  https://www.smarticlepodcast.com/

In this short & sweet episode, Savannah discusses the topic of "third places" coined by sociologist Ray Oldenburg, and finding community in American society. It's hard out here... -- IG: @sustainedwithsav @yayforgrowthpod Referenced sources: Third places and psychological wellbeing (Lee, 2022)

Our last episode in the HMA fall season! I chat with Megan Ihnen, a New Orleans based mezzo soprano who collaborates with living composers to commission new works. We discuss her musical upbringing, her work in coaching and entrepreneurship, and her touring duo with alto saxophonist Alan Theisen. We also dive into her workshops on creative placemaking and the role that music making plays in communities. Megan's website Megan's Instagram Megan Ihnen and Alan Theisen presents... Live Music Project The Great Good Place by Ray Oldenburg "Researching Music- and Place-Making Through Engaged Practice" by Aoife Kavanagh Get in touch with me at: hermusicacademia@gmail.com

How do friendships change as we get older? Should you join a bowling league? And also: how does a cook become a chef? RESOURCES:“Social Support From Weak Ties: Insight From the Literature on Minimal Social Interactions,” by Joshua Moreton, Caitlin S. Kelly, and Gillian Sandstrom (Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 2023).Join or Die, documentary (2023).“I Tried Bumble BFF for 30 Days — Here's What Happened,” by Beth Gillette (The Everygirl, 2022).Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make — and Keep — Friends, by Marisa Franco (2022).“Grocery Store Opens ‘Chat Registers' for Lonely Customers,” by Gabriel Geiger (Vice, 2021).“The State of American Friendship: Change, Challenges, and Loss,” by Daniel A. Cox (Survey Center on American Life, 2021).“Number of Close Friends Had by Adults in the United States in 1990 and 2021,” by Michele Majidi (Survey Center on American Life, 2021).“You're Not Uncool. Making Friends as an Adult Is Just Hard,” by Peter O'Dowd and Kalyani Saxena (WBUR, 2021)."My Restaurant Was My Life for 20 Years. Does the World Need It Anymore?" by Gabrielle Hamilton (The New York Times Magazine, 2020).“Why You Miss Those Casual Friends So Much,” by Gillian Sandstrom and Ashley Whillans (Harvard Business Review, 2020).“The Bros Who Met Their BFFs on Bumble,” by Rebecca Nelson (GQ, 2016).“Sex Differences in Social Focus Across the Life Cycle in Humans,” by Kunal Bhattacharya, Asim Ghosh, Daniel Monsivais, Robin I. M. Dunbar, and Kimmo Kaski (Royal Society Open Science, 2016).Blood, Bones & Butter: The Inadvertent Education of a Reluctant Chef, by Gabrielle Hamilton (2011).“Social Relationships and Mortality Risk: A Meta-analytic Review,” by Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Timothy B. Smith, and J. Bradley Layton (PLoS Medicine, 2010).Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community, by Robert Putnam (2000).The Great Good Place: Cafes, Coffee Shops, Bookstores, Bars, Hair Salons, and Other Hangouts at the Heart of a Community, by Ray Oldenburg (1999).Character Lab.EXTRAS:“How Much Are the Right Friends Worth?” by People I (Mostly) Admire (2022).“Is It Weird for Adults to Have Imaginary Friends?” by No Stupid Questions (2022).“How Much Do Your Friends Affect Your Future?” by No Stupid Questions (2020).“Is There Really a ‘Loneliness Epidemic'?” by Freakonomics Radio (2020).Tell Me Something I Don't Know (2017).

Sometimes it's nice to just have a space to “exist” – to laugh and let go and feel light. I've mentioned third places in other episodes, and today, I dive deep into this concept – what they are, their decline, and ideas for bringing them back.The “third place” was coined by sociologist Ray Oldenburg and refers to the place people spend their time after their “first place” (home) and their “second place” (work). They're meant to be community hubs – places where people can exchange ideas, build relationships, and have a good time.Here, I talk about the history of the third place and their decline in the past half century. So if you're out there feeling like a bad friend for not calling people back or because you don't know your neighbors, give yourself some grace – it's a little more difficult than it once was.I'm a total nerd about this topic, and this will be the first in many episodes talking about third places, from the laws and policy decisions that affect them, to how they might look in the future.In this episode you'll hear about:What a third places is by Oldenburg's definition and examples – libraries, parks, museums, social services, low-cost businessesHow third places cultivate a sense of belonging and trust – plus, the populations that especially benefit from them: teens, the elderly, and people with disabilitiesThe history of third places, from the 1800s through post World War II and the “American Dream” – plus, third place “replacements,” i.e., places where you pay to gain entryHow some modern day third places are more focused on self than the community (for example, getting in better shape, leaning into your hobby, etc.)Ideas to bring third places back, from using a third place (going to the park, the library, or the neighborhood cafe) to following people who are talking about thisResources & LinksLike what you hear? Visit my website, leave me a voicemail, and follow me on Instagram! Want to take this conversation a step further? Send this episode to a friend. Tell them you found it interesting and use what we just talked about as a conversation starter the next time you and your friend hang out!

Episode 98: There has been more talk recently about the importance of third places. For those who are unfamiliar, the term was coined by author Ray Oldenburg in his book “The Great Good Place.” First places, he writes, are where we live, and second places are where we work. The third place is somewhere where we want to be — and it's often a place where we connect with others in the community.  Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada talk about why such places are so important and what can be done to make them more common. Links to stories discussed during the podcast: Healthy communities require more public spaces, by Richard Kyte A record share of Americans is living alone, by Daniel de Visé, The Hill About the hosts: Scott Rada is social media manager with Lee Enterprises, and Richard Kyte is the director of the D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Returning to my local nudist club after months away felt like coming back to a familiar sanctuary. Surrounded by familiar faces, warm greetings, and a sense of community, it revitalizes me. Accepted as I am, it's a place where I flourish and feel unburdened from the stress of the real world. Whenever I'm there and witness this vibrant community, I think of the ‘third place'—a term introduced by sociologist Ray Oldenburg in his 1989 book, "The Great Good Place."

There's work, home, and loneliness, but maybe a third place can be the place of hope. Let's make one together. I'm looking for a third place, and I think you might be too. It's a place where I feel that I belong and there is no pressure to perform, to do, or to be someone for someone else. Where I can come and go, people know me, respect and love me, and I can do the same for them. Would you like a place like that? So what's a ‘Third place.' Third Place To define a ‘third place,' perhaps we need to know what a ‘first' and ‘second' place is. Ray Oldenburg was an American urban sociologist who wrote about spaces where people would gather. The First place was the home. This is where you live and the people you live with – spouse, children, in-laws. It's where you rest your head at night. Your place of residence and the relationships – good or bad- that exist there. For the most part, you can't get away from these relationships. You will probably be with them for a long time. They know you and you know them. The second place is your place of work. I know this has changed for many with the rise of people working from home, but essentially, in a relational way, it's that place you go to for work. The relationships you have are because you go there for a common purpose – to work. Outside of this place, you might not normally have a relationship with these people. You probably spend most of your awake time in this place. A Third place is where you relax in public and where you see familiar faces and make new acquaintances. Third place qualities Typically Third places have these qualities. Neutral ground In contrast to the home and workplace people who come to the Third place have little to no obligation to be there. They are free to come and go as they please. It's level ground. There are no hierarchy or status requirements. Anyone can come and feel welcome. Good Conversations are had.  Words flow easily. There is wit and banter and a genuine delight in simply being in conversation with a few others. Accessibility and accommodation Third places must be open and accessible to the community. They flex with the needs of those that come so that people feel accepted. The regulars There is a group of regular attendees that you will most likely see if you go there. They are the glue that keeps the place humming. A low profile There is no extravagance or grandiosity. It has a homely feel. The warmth and connection of openness and welcome. It accepts all types of individuals, from various different walks of life. The mood is playful This is not a place where there is tension or hostility. Instead, third places have a playful nature, where witty conversation and frivolous banter are not only common but highly valued. Belonging People who come to third places will often have the same feelings of warmth, possession, and belonging as they would in their own homes.I think possibly that there is a ninth quality that is not in the list provided by Wikipedia. A place to go deep when needed. Within the context of frivolous banter and conviviality there is an opportunity to get to know the person well so that when the hard times come, and they surely do, a few special others will notice the struggle and go deep with the soul of the other. If you have a place that you go to that offers all of those nine qualities then you are truly blessed. Every sitcom typically has a third place. It's where everybody knows your name as the T.V. show Cheers sings out. Sometimes you wanna go Where everybody knows your name And they're always glad you came You wanna be where you can see (ah-ah) Our troubles are all the same (ah-ah) You wanna be where everybody knows your name Place is important because it can be a container for the types of relationships it offers. Meet me at the … I don't see third places mentioned specifically in the Bible. Perhaps it might have been well from which people drew their water. A common meeting place. Certainly, Jesus had a good conversation with a woman there. Maybe it was the gateway to the city or village. That was a place where you went to discuss and talk with others about the topics of the day. Prov 1:21; 31:23; cf. Ruth 4:11; Job 29:7 Possibly the early Christian church was a kind of third place. People meet in small groups, share a meal, talk about faith, and hold hope. Good conversations flowed. No hierarchy, and no demands to perform. Taking a walk and discovering Jesus walking alongside. I long for that kind of place. But I'm finding it hard to find a place where all of the nine requirements of a third place can be found. I had dinner with some neighbors a few weeks ago that came close. Much banter, openness, and laughter were had. Would I go deep with them? Maybe if I got to know them more and felt safe with them. I was recently asked why men don't go to counseling. I wrote a post giving 10 reasons why, but maybe under all of those reasons is a feeling that it just feels like work and yet another place to potentially fail. I believe that both men and women want a place where they are welcomed, warts and all, and know they are being listened to. A place where maybe a few others who have ‘been there, done that' can come alongside and walk with us through the tough times. A place where they are known, held, and loved. Stray Dogs Cardmaking A Canoe ‘Church' I recently shared with a couple of friends that I would like to start a group called Stray Dogs. It would be a kind of place, where stray dogs like myself who need a place to connect would meet and wag our tails at each other in delight. No sniffing of butts though

We live in a disconnected world—increasingly alienated from ourselves and our bodies, from the natural world, and from others. Much of this disconnection is catalyzed by hyper-individualism which sets self-expression above self-transcendence. This episode is about encountering the seeming intelligence of the universe which seems to be constantly inviting us into a life of deep connection. Along the way, we explore the world of trees, bees, and other stunning examples of interdepdence in the world around us, and the miracles of our mindbody wiring. What emerges is a pathway to transcending isolation and disconnection in favor of an entirely connected way of being alive as a human being.  

Third places is a term coined by sociologist Ray Oldenburg and refers to places where people spend time between home ('first' place) and work ('second' place). They are locations where we exchange ideas, have a good time, and build relationships. So what's your Third place? Do you even have one? And is this concept changing with more people working from home?  We Show Some Love: Meeples of Columbus (https://www.facebook.com/meeplesofcolumbus) Follow, Like, and Subscribe: Facebook / Instagram / Twitter @inAdditionpod Anchor.fm/inAdditionpod Contact us: inadditionpod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inadditionpod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inadditionpod/support

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Mark Ostach, Digital Wellness Author and Human Connection Expert; who works with Fortune 500 companies & entrepreneurial start-ups. His company is: Mark Ostach Mark Ostach of Clarkston works with businesses and organizations nationwide to reconnect in the hybrid workplace. As a digital wellness expert, he aims to restore energy and bring digital wellness to organizations battling a growing sense of disconnection. Mark is here to talk about the "third place". "Third place" is a term coined by sociologist Ray Oldenburg and refers to places where people spend time between home, which is first place, and work (second place). They are locations where we exchange ideas and build relationships. Mark, why is "third place" important today? Why do people need a "third place"? How does someone find a "third place"? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

In episode #9, the Dudes meet up via technology and do their very first Zoom Stew and...it went really well. There might be a few audio hiccups here and there, but other then that, its business as usual. The Dudes get right into it and discuss Josh and his family's heroic battle with Covid and the varying symptoms that they all collectively had. After about 15 mins, Drew decided to show up and from there we recap his annual family trip to Disneyland as well as his son's 4th birthday party and how fun it was that all the dudes were there and together with their families and how it went from a 4 years old party to a defund the police party...shit got weird. After that they batten down the hatches and recap the storm of 2023 where Fox saved his street from flooding and Steve and his family had to move into a hotel due to not having power for 6 days. We also discuss Josh's fashion choices. Lastly, the Dudes get deep. Josh breaks down Ray Oldenburg's theory on 3rd places as well as what is the 1st and 2nd place and if Dude Stew is a 3rd place. It is a very interesting and very topical, especially in the current world we live in. Its another solid episode that covers a wide range of topics and is probably our favorite one yet. As always, please give it a listen and don't forget to like and subscribe. Also, a HUGE shoutout to @big_beefio for the amazing new artwork as well as @ty2k.mp3 for the killer new song. You guys fucking rule! HUZZAH!! #comedy #podcast #podcaster #podcastcommunity #California #sacramento #laughs #dadbods #youtube #iphone #truthordare #shure #wonder #SanFrancisco #beer #nostalgia #giraffe #superfan #dude #stew #elkgrove #hotline #elkgrove #whiskey #cancer #kids #currentevents #funny #realworld #topics #realworld #issues #conversations #controversial #hilarious #Petesshopmakes #Episode #brothers, #podcaster #spotify #apple #huzzah #kingscake #nolo #natalchartreading #natalchart #instagram #improvised #comedy #forrestgump #barbarawalters #gypsy #family #vulgar #unrated #california #sacramento #walmart #rodecasterpro #wordshare #elkgrove #tulsa #cocainbear #dad #dads #dadbod #dude #stew #dudestew #rayoldenburg #ray #oldenburg #fashion #tanktop #sleeves --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dudestewpod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dudestewpod/support

In episode #9, the Dudes meet up via technology and do their very first Zoom Stew and...it went really well. There might be a few audio hiccups here and there, but other then that, its business as usual. The Dudes get right into it and discuss Josh and his family's heroic battle with Covid and the varying symptoms that they all collectively had. After about 15 mins, Drew decided to show up and from there we recap his annual family trip to Disneyland as well as his son's 4th birthday party and how fun it was that all the dudes were there and together with their families and how it went from a 4 years old party to a defund the police party...shit got weird. After that they batten down the hatches and recap the storm of 2023 where Fox saved his street from flooding and Steve and his family had to move into a hotel due to not having power for 6 days. We also discuss Josh's fashion choices. Lastly, the Dudes get deep. Josh breaks down Ray Oldenburg's theory on 3rd places as well as what is the 1st and 2nd place and if Dude Stew is a 3rd place. It is a very interesting and very topical, especially in the current world we live in. Its another solid episode that covers a wide range of topics and is probably our favorite one yet. As always, please give it a listen and don't forget to like and subscribe. Also, a HUGE shoutout to @big_beefio for the amazing new artwork as well as @ty2k.mp3 for the killer new song. You guys fucking rule! HUZZAH!! #comedy #podcast #podcaster #podcastcommunity #California #sacramento #laughs #dadbods #youtube #iphone #truthordare #shure #wonder #SanFrancisco #beer #nostalgia #giraffe #superfan #dude #stew #elkgrove #hotline #elkgrove #whiskey #cancer #kids #currentevents #funny #realworld #topics #realworld #issues #conversations #controversial #hilarious #Petesshopmakes #Episode #brothers, #podcaster #spotify #apple #huzzah #kingscake #nolo #natalchartreading #natalchart #instagram #improvised #comedy #forrestgump #barbarawalters #gypsy #family #vulgar #unrated #california #sacramento #walmart #rodecasterpro #wordshare #elkgrove #tulsa #cocainbear #dad #dads #dadbod #dude #stew #dudestew #rayoldenburg #ray #oldenburg #fashion #tanktop #sleeves --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dudestewpod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dudestewpod/support

We talk about the new Refuge spot in Hongqiao Shanghai on 虹桥路1468号3晨。Meanwhile getting an interesting look into how people deal in Shanghai are dealing with not having a place to hang out in for longer periods of time that aren't bars. If you're interested, you can check out The Great Good Place by Ray Oldenburg.

In this episode, Eric and Sara Joy chat with Pastor Scott Woller about the model of building both a church and a coffee shop. While Pastor Scott does not say it directly, in essence, he aimed to develop a "third place." Third place is a term coined by Ray Oldenburg to describe those places that we find ourselves visiting on a fairly regular basis that are not our homes and not our places of work. Third places can take a variety of forms. They can be coffee shops, pubs, barber shops, or even a collection of mailboxes near some seating. Third places play a crucial role in connecting people in a neighborhood and breaking down barriers presented by demographic differences. With a mission to reach the urban dweller who may have little interest or experience with a church, Scott and his wife started Corner Coffee as a way to connect with neighbors and build relationships within walking distance of where they live and worship. He started Corner Church alongside Corner Coffee in order to reach regular customers in the neighborhood with the gospel.A distinctly different model than a church with a coffee shop in the lobby, Corner Coffee is the main user and lease holder on the property and Corner Church leases space from the coffee shop in order to meet there on Sundays. The pastoral staff of Corner Church also serve in management, service, and administrative capacities for the coffee shop. The financials between the church and the coffee shop are completely separate, and Pastor Scott shares about the risky and sometimes tough road it has been to build both a profitable business and a sustaining church. Despite the difficulties, they have been dedicated to creating a place that cultivates regular, consistent interactions with the neighborhood so they can make a difference in people's lives. A coffee shop has been their chosen venue for turning a localized customer base of "regulars" into friends and community members. He also discusses their church's foundation of evangelism being centered on "redefinition." This approach means they want to be at the forefront of redefining what is means to be a follower of Christ, what it means to be the church, and walking relationally with people through the learning process. This is their "why" and what motivates them to continue pressing into the daily grind of coffee shop work and pastoring. Since its inception in the North Loop in 2005, Corner Church has planted three additional coffee shops and churches in walkable neighborhoods in the Minneapolis metro area.Eric and Sara Joy also speak with two field guides who expand upon the concept of third places in communities and the important role these play in our civic relationships and well-being. Hazel Borys with PlaceMakers shares her definition of third place, why these spaces matter, and important characteristics that make them successful. Rich Heyman from the University of Texas provides the historic background on the development of third places and the positives and negatives that can be associated with these communal spaces. Episode ContributorsScott Woller is the North Loop Pastor of Corner Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Rich Heyman is a Lecturer in the Department of American Studies at University of Texas at Austin. His research interests include cultural geography, urban geography, critical theory and Marxism, history of geography, pedagogy, and public space. He recently contributed to an article in The Atlantic entitled Do Yourself a Favor and Go Find a ‘Third Place'.Hazel Borys is the Managing Director at PlaceMakers. As Managing Principal, Hazel inspires the company to deliver an exceptional product to a developing marketplace. She guides governments through zoning reforms — allowing walkable, mixed-use, compact, resilient places to develop by-right — and helps developers get things built under the increasingly-prevalent form-based codes and character-based land use laws of the new economy.Access more Show Notes with pictures and resources related to this episode. Sign up for the free online Community Forum on August 23, 2022 to discuss this episode with Eric, Sara Joy, and Chris and other podcast listeners. Register today!More information about this podcast and helpful church and urbanism resources can be found on The Embedded Church website.Related ResourcesCorner ChurchCorner CoffeePlaceMakersDo Yourself a Favor and Go Find a ‘Third Place' - The AtlanticThe third place: What is it & how does it relate to coffee shops? - Perfect Daily GrindThe Great Good Place by Ray OldenburgSeason 5: Episode 2 - Social Infrastructure and the church - The Embedded Church PodcastFind these Key Terms on The Embedded Church website:- Pedestrian Shed- Proximity- Third Place- Social Capital- Suburbanization- ZoningShow CreditsHosted and Produced by Eric O. Jacobsen and Sara Joy ProppeEdited by Adam Higgins | Odd Dad Out Voice ProductionsTheme Music by Jacob ShafferArtwork by Lance Kagey | Rotator Creative

Diana Rendina shares strategies for supporting ALL learners in our spaces and how to ensure our Makerspaces appeal to every student.   I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.   Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Fall 2022 Preview Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs SLU Playlists #LibraryTwitter (add your own handles and #s) Diana Rendina @DianaLRendina IG: TPrepLibrary  Library webpage Blog: renovatedlearning.com School Life Brag Tags Great Good Place by Ray Oldenburg (book on the concept of public third places/spaces) From Campfire to Holodeck: Creating Engaging and Powerful 21st Century Learning Environments by David Thornburg How to Start a Makerspace When You're Broke (Knowledge Quest)  

Jodie McLean, CEO of the retail owner, operator, and developer EDENS joins Matt on Leading Voices in Real Estate. Founded over 50 years ago in South Carolina, EDENS, now headquartered in Washington, D.C., has a portfolio of 110 properties consisting of mixed-use, shopping centers, grocery-anchored retail, and unique historic retail redevelopments. Jodie shares her “aha” moment when she moved her perspective and leadership from transactional to purpose and mission, resulting in EDENS' focus on their “enriching community through human engagement”. EDENS knows that “when people come together, they feel a part of themselves and prosperity follows: economically, socially, culturally and soulfully”. Jodie talks about this approach throughout the business, including through the challenges of COVID and EDENS' development of the historic Union Market District in D.C., where EDENS offices are located and our conversation was recorded.With a tenure of more than 25 years, Jodie has established herself as a key player in EDENS' growth and expansion to its current marketplace leadership, capitalized by blue chip investors and assets valued at $6.5 billion.Jodie is responsible for EDENS' strategy to move the portfolio to major urban centers, creating a portfolio of assets that are the center of community life. She was named Chief Investment Officer in 1997, President in 2002 and CEO in 2015. Overall, she has been responsible for the development, redevelopment, acquisition, and disposition of more than $15 billion in retail assets.Jodie passionately believes that retail should evolve beyond a shopping experience, and advocates for connectivity to the communities surrounding the company's retail centers. To ensure this, each EDENS development is crafted to serve as an authentic gathering place, including a unique merchandising mix and welcoming design elements, fostering a sense of engagement with its neighbors.Jodie serves on several boards including Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK), the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, and Milhaus. She is also a Trustee of Innovating Commerce Serving Communities (ICSC), the Urban Land Institute (ULI), and The Real Estate Round Table. Jodie is a member of the Liberty Fellowship (Aspen Institute), Class of 2009.A native of Chicago, IL, Jodie holds a B.S. in Finance and Management from the Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina, and a degree from South Carolina Honors College.ResourcesThe Great Good Place: Cafes, Coffee Shops, Bookstores, Bars, Hair Salons, and Other Hangouts at the Heart of a Community by Ray Oldenburg

Welcome, welcome, welcome. Take a seat, get comfortable, and join the community. Stretch or Starve podcast is a love letter to the 'Third Place'. These are the places between our homes and our workplaces. The places we gather. The places we build community, form friendships, and a whole host of other stuff. My name's Josh, and I work in the hospitality industry in the UK. A thriving community of creatives, thinkers, and coffee drinkers. This podcast is about telling the stories of the people who run these spaces, and who believe in the power they hold. This episode gives a bit of an intro to the theme of this podcast, “The Third Place”. It's a phrase coined by author and human scientist Ray Oldenburg, in his 1989 book, “The Great Good Place”. It's a description of the community gathering spaces in our cities, towns, and villages. I'm a huge advocate for third spaces, and believe they are up there with some of the most essential elements of our communal life. This last year, we've seen third places struggle to keep their doors open, but I'm convinced that they'll be around for a long time to come. Check out Episode 1, where I chat about the name of the podcast, “Stretch or Starve”. After these two ‘primer' episodes, we'll get on with the interviews. I've met some fantastic people so far, and I'm very excited to share our conversations over the coming season. ----

Urban sociologist Ray Oldenburg coined the idea of the ‘third place'. This means a social gathering hub and a nexus for human interaction – and it's also the idea that Jon Taffer has built his emerging brand around: Taffer's Tavern.  Intended to be much more than just a restaurant, Taffer's Tavern is touted as the ‘bar of the future'. And with its proprietary Taffer's Safe Dining System, meticulously crafted interior, and technology-driven back-end, it's easy to see why multi-unit investors are rushing to sign deals all across the States.  On this episode of The Global Franchise Podcast, we sit down with Jon to truly understand his vision for this revolutionary – and possibly controversial – take on the dine-out concept. How do you reinvent a model that's been in operation for hundreds of years? Tune in to find out.  To keep your finger on the beating pulse of franchising, sign up to our newsletter at https://www.globalfranchisemagazine.com/, subscribe to our definitive magazine, and join the conversation with our experts today on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. Ⓛ https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-franchise/ ⓣ https://twitter.com/globalfranmag ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/globalfranchisemag/ This episode of the Global Franchise Podcast is brought to you by Scenthound, a unique wellness-focused dog grooming concept with exclusive franchise territories available in key U.S. markets. Learn more at http://scenthound.com/. 

This week, Steve and Matt discuss the concept of the third place. It's a sociological concept coined by Ray Oldenburg, who argues that we have three important places in our life:The first place: your homeThe second place: your workThe third place: the anchor to your community.The third place is where we blow off steam, get away from the demands of the first two places, and build relationships. For most of us, our third place is Jiu-Jitsu.You can read more about the third place here:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_placeIMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain. Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content. We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models. Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis. Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

The prehistoric Stonehenge monument and other archaeological sites offer ample evidence of human civilization’s enduring need for communal gathering spaces, those places where people can come together for celebration, ritual, and the mundane (1). These places are what sociologist Ray Oldenburg coined third places (2)—places unlike the private, informal home and the public, formal workplace, being both informal and public. These are places where people gather and socialize deliberately or casually (3): meet friends, cheer for the home team with fellow fans, or just sit to people-watch. Third places are defined by their “ordinariness”(4) and allow people to meet, relax, play, and just be, with minimal cost to themselves (5). Third places have been shown to strengthen social capital (6), foster social connection (7), and boost diversity (8) and well-being (9). They also serve as “enabling places” (10) that promote recovery from mental illness by providing social and material resources11. The social interactions that occur in these spaces can provide opportunities for making and sustaining bonds, offer relief from daily stresses, support a sense of community, and facilitate tolerance between diverse people (12). Research also shows that the social support (i.e., emotional support, companionship) that people get in third places may match their deficit of social support elsewhere13. In light of this evidence, as loneliness is on the rise (14), the need for third places, and public space, is greater than ever. Yet across the nation, third places are closing (15),fraying the ties that hold communities together. To create places that connect us, we need policymakers, entrepreneurs, developers, city planners, architects, and, most of all, citizens to advocate for the importance of cultivating these spaces, which provide a buffer from the physical and psychological stresses of modern day. Although third places have traditionally been studied and understood as standalone brick-and-mortar spaces, this report makes the case that they also exist as small, semi-public spaces within larger buildings or areas—for example, the office kitchen, or the communal space in a long-term inpatient unit, or the shared interior courtyard of a large building. These places can be small- to largescale: office watering coolers, local coffee shops, corner markets, daycares, community centers, city parks, and street blocks16. Some have argued that virtual worlds can serve as “fourth places” or a type of digital third place; however, there is little evidence that virtual places can fill the real world physical needs for connection, community, leisure, and support that third places do... REFERENCES: 1. Ellard, 2018; 2. Oldenburg, 1999; 3. Soja, 1996; 4. Hickman, 2013; 5. Cheang, 2002; Finlay, Esposito, Kim, Gomez-Lopez, & Clarke,2019; Oldenburg, 1999; Thompson & Kent, 2014; 6. Lifszyc-Friedlander et al., 2019; 7. Klinenberg, 2018; Williams & Hipp, 2019; 8. Klinenberg, 2018; Williams & Hipp, 2019; 9. Cattell, Dines, Gesler, & Curtis, 2008; 10. Duff, 2012 FULL REPORT: https://www.hksinc.com/how-we-think/research/connecting-irl-how-the-built-environment-can-foster-social-health/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/erinpeavey/message

The American Barber Shop: A Closer Look at a Disappearing PlaceOn this episode of the Steady Hands Barber Club, we welcome Dr. Mic Hunter to speak with us about traditional barber shop culture and a time when barbering was on the decline.We are speaking with Dr. Hunter today about his book “The American Barber Shop: A Closer Look at a Disappearing Place”Dr. Mic Hunter is licensed as both a psychologist & a marriage & family therapist. His psychotherapy practice is in Minnesota, where he also facilitates the couples communication retreat at the Hazelden Foundation. He is the author of numerous books including "Abused Boys: The Neglected Victims Of Sexual Abuse," "Honor Betrayed: Sexual Abuse In America's Military," & "Back To The Source: The Spiritual Principles Of Jesus." Much of his writing & speaking focuses on the practical application of spirituality & the principles of the Twelve Steps to the problems of living. After decades of assisting people with additive disorders and other mental health concerns, psychotherapist Dr. Mic Hunter has a deep-rooted understanding of the struggle to develop and put into practice a meaningful spirituality. He has guided people from all types of backgrounds. He has spoken to professional audiences & the general public throughout North America, England, & Mongolia. He has been interviewed on psychological matters hundreds of times in both the print & broadcast media. He is a recipient of the Fay Honey Knopp Memorial Award, given by the National Organization on Male Sexual Victimization, "For recognition of his contributions to the field of male sexual victimization treatment and knowledge." In 2007 the Board of Directors of Male Survivor announced the creation of The Mic Hunter Award For Research Advances. Dr. Hunter, for whom the on-going award was named, became the first recipient. It was given to him for his, "ceaseless pursuit of knowledge about male sexual abuse in all its occurrences, of the eloquent dissemination of new knowledge in this area, and of the stimulation for further study and concern about revealing, treating and preventing male sexual abuse."This book we are speaking about was more of a passion project for Dr. Hunter and we are so grateful that it exists.If you would like to purchase your own copy of “The American Barber Shop: A Closer Look at a Disappearing Place” follow the link below:https://www.appletonbarbersupply.com/product/the-american-barbershop-a-closer-look-at-a-disappearing-place/If you would like to read Ray Oldenburg’s book “The Great Good Place”, follow the link below:https://www.amazon.com/Great-Good-Place-Bookstores-Community-dp-1569246815/dp/1569246815/ref=mt_paperback?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1586202381Thank you so much for listening! Please leave us a review, and don’t forget to subscribe.

Professor Tom Urbaniak is back for our People’s School on Local Government. Readings include: Ray Oldenburg, The Great Good Place: Cafes, Coffee Shops, Community Centers, Beauty Parlors, General Stores, Bars, Hangouts, and How They Get You Through the Day & Jane Jacobs: The Death and Life of Great American Cities (1961).

We all have our places in the world. The places we go to do various activities such as live, work, and play. Ray Oldenburg, a sociologist who wrote about the 3rd place in the late 80s, revealed that we all have our 1st place, home and a 2nd place, work, but we need a 3rd place for our souls.    For many, the 3rd place is church or a rec center or another social area, but you can create this for your clients and customers. When creating the business model for Starbucks, Howard Schultz took great pains to make the coffee shop a 3rd place for millions. He was familiar with Oldenburg’s work and sought to create a place where people could relax, unwind, and meet for social gatherings.    When you’ve developed a course or consultancy, many ask, what next? What do they do once they’ve gone through the course or finished their round of consultations? How do they keep working with you and staying in your space? Creating a 3rd place is the best way to maintain a relationship and build a community.   The three key insights for this episode are:    What is the 3rd place and why is it a client stick strategy? How can you create a 3rd place for your clients, members, and customers?  Why creating a 3rd place for all buyers can maximize lifetime values.   Would a 3rd place compliment your business model? My guess is that it would. I wish I’d thought to create this space for my clients and customers sooner!   In This Episode:  [04:31] - Learn the 3-key insights you’ll learn from this episode. [06:02] - What is the 3rd place?  [07:34] - Why do you need a separate 3rd place?  [10:25] - How does the 3rd place apply to Starbucks?  [11:42] - The 3rd place has a place with your clients and customers. Learn how. [13:22] - Alex reveals why the 3rd place is the perfect stick strategy for your clients. [17:31] - The Alexism is, “Never confuse your activities with your accomplishments.” [18:09] - Hear the quick review of the key insights in this episode (and how they apply to your pets):  What is the 3rd place and why is it a client stick strategy? How can you create a 3rd place for your clients, members, and customers?  Why creating a 3rd place for all buyers can maximize lifetime values.  [20:31] - If you’ve already given Alex a review, write down your biggest takeaway from this episode on an index card. If you haven’t, though, please use that Aha! moment as your review for the show at this link! [22:10] - In honor of this episode, Alex gives listeners a final gift. You can get a completely free copy of his book Alexisms by going to this link! You will also get free access to his $497 VBT e-Course!   Links and Resources:  Alex Mandossian Alex Mandossian Fan on Facebook Alex’s Friday Live events MarketingOnline.com Marketing Online 4-Part Video Training Series Alex Mandossian on YouTube Alexisms by Alex Mandossian All Selling Aside on iTunes Alex Mandossian’s free live Friday show   Ray Oldenberg Howard Schultz

In this episode Chris Barras, the Lead Pastor of Area 10 Faith Community shares about the entrepreneurial heart and spirit that drives how his church has taken shape in their neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. Coming from a background in management at Starbucks, Chris has an ethos for developing "third places," a term coined by sociologist Ray Oldenburg to refer to the places you spend time outside of your home and your work. In other words, the place where you meet with friends and neighbors.The church meets at the Byrd Theater, a historic theater in the heart of the neighborhood. Renting this space for their main worship service has both freed and forced the church to be creative in the ways they find and use ancillary space for church ministry and needs. With a need for Sunday nursery space, but not wanting to have an empty storefront for the rest of the week, the church opened Coffee & Cartwheels, a combination coffee shop and indoor playspace that both adults and kids can enjoy.Additionally, the church has now opened 2810, a community gathering space that houses church offices and places for their small groups to meet, but operates as a public event and meeting rental space throughout most of the week. Chris also shares about some of the general business mechanics of starting LLCs and managing these spaces.The episode wraps up with a discussion of the loneliness that Chris encounters in Richmond and a call for churches to develop places for people in their communities to connect and talk with one another.Access more Show Notes with pictures and resources related to this episode.More information about this podcast and helpful church and urbanism resources can be found on The Embedded Church website.Related ResourcesCities of God by Rodney StarkThe Great Good Place by Ray OldenburgHome from Nowhere by James Howard KunstlerSidewalks in the Kingdom by Eric O. JacobsenSuburban Nation by Andres Duany, Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, and Jeff SpeckWalkscore.comFind these Key Terms on The Embedded Church website:- Infill Development- Third Place- Walk ScoreShow CreditsHosted and Produced by Eric O. Jacobsen and Sara Joy ProppeEdited by Adam Higgins | Odd Dad Out Voice ProductionsTheme Music by Jacob ShafferArtwork by Lance Kagey | Rotator Creative

跟住FLOW， 用声音唤醒沉睡的灵感 话题、观点、态度， 因人而更加鲜活。 在「街头诗人」里， 每一期都会有一位FLOW的好朋友， 在超级有料的60秒内， 分享TA关于咖啡、生活、文化的独立思考。 || 05 || 关键词：精品咖啡馆 美国社会学家Ray Oldenburg直观性提出第三空间的概念； 随后城市中的博物馆、艺廊、图书馆......当然还有咖啡馆都成为了第三空间的代表； 为大众提供宽松、便利的环境，自由地释放自我也就逐渐成为第三空间的主要特征。 精品咖啡馆作为第三空间来说， 给城市和人提供了什么， 在文化传播上起到了何种作用。 这一期我们邀请到Smart Coffee的Mr.马，和我们分享在他心中，精品咖啡馆是何种模样。 【嘉宾】 Smart Coffee Mr.马 【互动方式】 Instagram：FLOW_inb 微信公众号： FLOWinb 微博： FLOW_inb 邮箱：flowinb@qq.com

What is a third place? How do we build diverse relationships? Listen to this podcast, featuring members of the church's unofficial coffee club, to find out more. Learn more about Ray Oldenburg and "The Great Good Place" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Good_Place_(Oldenburg) Original concept: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F21YF94/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Featuring Planks: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AHEYZ9Q/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 And listen to the sermon, "Mental Health for All People" at https://www.4allpeople.org/sermons

Bu bölümde Ray Oldenburg'ün “Üçüncü Yerler” kavramı üzerine konuşuyoruz.Mücadele'ye hoş geldiniz.Bölümde konuştuğumuz kaynaklar:Ray Oldenburg - https://www.pps.org/article/roldenburgiTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/tr/podcast/m%C3%BCcadele-01/id1360454797?i=1000406560515&l=tr&mt=2Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3093942İletişim: mucadelepodcast@gmail.com

Amy Dagliano and Kate Janich Viggiano, Co-Founders of Rowan Tree, a new Co-Work and Co-Growth Space in Herndon, Virginia, discuss how and why they incorporate fitness and wellness into their work day and into their business model for Rowan Tree. Connect with Rowan Tree:Website: https://workrowan.comRowan Tree Facebook page: https://facebook.com/workrowanRowan Tree Instagram page: https://instagram.com/workrowanRowan Tree Twitter page: https://twitter.com/workrowanRowan Tree campaign at iFund Women: https://ifundwomen.com/projects/rowan-treeLinks Mentioned in this Episode:Rowan Tree Pop Up CoWorking Days and other events: https://workrowan.com/happenings/The Great Good Place by Ray Oldenburg: https://www.dacapopress.com/titles/ray-oldenburg/the-great-good-place/9781569246818/ArtSpace Herndon: https://www.artspaceherndon.org/Lake Anne Brew House: https://lakeannebrewhouse.com/___Thank you to our episode sponsor Elden Street Tea Shop of Herndon Virginia https://eldenstreettea.com

Amy Dagliano and Kate Janich Viggiano, Co-Founders of Rowan Tree, a new Co-Work and Co-Growth Space in Herndon, Virginia, discuss how and why they incorporate fitness and wellness into their work day and into their business model for Rowan Tree. Connect with Rowan Tree:Website: https://workrowan.comRowan Tree Facebook page: https://facebook.com/workrowanRowan Tree Instagram page: https://instagram.com/workrowanRowan Tree Twitter page: https://twitter.com/workrowanRowan Tree campaign at iFund Women: https://ifundwomen.com/projects/rowan-treeLinks Mentioned in this Episode:Rowan Tree Pop Up CoWorking Days and other events: https://workrowan.com/happenings/The Great Good Place by Ray Oldenburg: https://www.dacapopress.com/titles/ray-oldenburg/the-great-good-place/9781569246818/ArtSpace Herndon: https://www.artspaceherndon.org/Lake Anne Brew House: https://lakeannebrewhouse.com/___Thank you to our episode sponsor Elden Street Tea Shop of Herndon Virginia https://eldenstreettea.com

On today's episode of THE FOOD SEEN, establishments of a certain embellishment are part of John Tebeau's story. His grandfather owned speakeasies in Detroit during the 1920s, his father opened restaurants and saloons in Muskegon, Michigan in the 50s. What writer Ray Oldenburg calls "third places," somewhere between work and home, lie Bars, Taverns & Dives New Yorkers Loves, an ode to such watering holes. John Tebeau illustrates the facade, and enumerates on the interior motifs, profiling bartenders and classic cocktails, all for that gemütlichkeit, "that great, good feeling." Sidle up and become a regular for life. The Food Seen is powered by Simplecast

Amber Lambke is the president of the Somerset Grist Mill, LLC and its Maine Grains label, which is carried by specialty food stores and used by fine restaurants and bakeries throughout Northeastern US. She is also the executive director of the Maine Grain Alliance. Amber has worked with local business leaders and community members to successfully bring the cultivation and processing of heritage grains back to Skowhegan, Maine, which is a driving force behind Maine’s sustainable foods movement. Her efforts through the Maine Grain Alliance have generated a broader understanding and appreciation of the nutritional and economic value of heritage grains and oats, as well as their exceptional flavor. The alliance’s Kneading Conference, co-founded by Amber, now draws thousands of attendees from across North America each year and has spawned similar conferences across the country. Playing Small Moment Amber began to volunteer with an organization called, Main Street, from 2005-2007. Her mindset was focused on recruiting someone to start a business to help her town. Amber never considered that someone would be her. The Wake Up Call Amber’s wake up call was recognizing the power of a project to unite people around a common cause. Leadership has been her biggest wake up call. Style of Leadership Amber leads by example. She likes to engage in a task with her eyes wide open in order to see who else could do it before they realize it, so she can bring more to the table. What Are You Excited About? Maine Grains is now 3 years into their launch and is recognizing the increasing demand for their rolled oats. New equipment has been purchased from Germany and Amber is excited to start upping their production to reach out to new businesses. Leadership Practice Amber always tries to keep her own thoughts in check and saying the right things to herself to be stronger. Book to Develop Leadership “Celebrating the Third Place: Inspiring Stories About the ‘Great Good Places’ at the Heart of Our Communities” by Ray Oldenburg, Ph.D. “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change” by Stephen R. Covey What Would You Tell Your Younger Self? Amber would tell her younger self to trust her instincts earlier. She always had a vision in business, and she didn’t know where it came from. Amber believes that everyone has intuition about where their life is headed. Inspirational Quote “You need to have an affection for place, and people and animals; and you need to have an affection for hard work and the soil and all of the things that come together to make a successful and productive life.” From: “It All Turns on Affection” by Wendell Berry Interview Links www.mainegrains.com https://www.facebook.com/Maine-Grains-110335742314892/ https://twitter.com/mainegrains

Ray Oldenburg, professor, urban sociologist and expert on the ‘third places’ of our culture talks about what they are, why we need them and what we have lost by not having them. (First broadcast on March 26, 2011)

Ray Oldenburg is an author and American urban sociologist who is known for writing about the importance of informal public gathering places for a functioning civil society, democracy, and civic engagement. He coined the term third place and is the author of the books Celebrating The Third Place and The Great Good Place.  More about Ray Oldenburg's work with the

Ray Oldenburg, professor, urban sociologist and expert on the ‘third places’ of our culture talks about what they are, why we need them and what we have lost by not having them.