Alice Sweitzer is an independent cultural strategist based in Berlin and New York City.

Robbie Bent is the co-founder of Othership, a wellness platform and social bathhouse redefining modern wellbeing through communal and transformative experiences.

Radha Agrawal is the CEO and co-founder of Daybreaker and the Belong Center. She is a dynamic entrepreneur, best-selling author, DJ, and pioneer in fostering community through innovative wellness and social experiences.

United States

Mental health

Relationships and dating

Community and grassroots

The New York Times Magazine

Gallup

US Department of Health & Human Services

Pew Research Center

Forbes

Tech Times

Interview with Radha Agrawal conducted by the author

Grand View Research

Interview with Robbie Bent conducted by the author

LAist

Dance Movement & Spiritualities

Secular spiritual communities are emerging as a powerful response to the loneliness crisis, offering inclusive spaces that focus on wellness, social justice, and shared experiences. What do these groups reveal about the search for connection in the digital era and the healing power of rituals?