Happiness of the Commons

What do community leaders look like? What do they do for us? How can we support them?Katie and Alanna explore these questions and more in this episode. They discuss community builders, activists, artists, and disability advocates as a few examples, and discuss practical ways we can all support leaders who make things happen.

Alanna and Katie explore some ways you can build community and be in networks of support. They explore the difference between friendships and community, and touch on a few systemic factors that either foster or limit community connection.Instagram@HappyCommonsPodTragedy of the commons https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tragedy_of_the_commonsMicro interactions https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/micro-relationships-and-talking-to-strangers-1.7636486The little book of Lykkehttps://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/the-little-book-of-lykke-the-danish-search-for-the-worlds-happiest-people/9780735234895.htmlhttps://calgary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S95C1176428Katie's Quiche recipe1 frozen pie shell4 large eggs3/4 cup (120ml) milk or cream1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper1 cup shredded or crumbled cheese (feta or cheddar are my go-tos)up to 2 cups veggies or protein (spinach, tomato, broccoli, asparagus, ham, green onion, bacon etc)Fill the pie shell with your add-ins and cheese. Mix the egg and milk in a bowl, and pour into the pie shell until full. Give it a gentle stir to mix in the shell. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes - check that the centre is set. Fits perfectly in a freezer bag to freeze for a friend - make 2 at a time for maximum sharing potential!Music produced by Mason Jay

Who are we and what do we care about? In this intro, we give a peek into these questions and explore some of the topics we want to dive into deeper in future episodes. Parenting, the inconvenience of community, connecting with neighbours, and some of the health benefits of community are addressed.Instagram@HappyCommonsPod---The Power of Connection | Alzheimer Society of Ontario https://share.google/1IZEaq87hCKt7vsjrMusic produced by Mason JayMentioned in this episode:Music Produced by Mason Jay Music Produced by Mason Jay

Katie McLean, Registered Provisional Psychologist and Alanna deBoer, Urban development nerd explore the intersections between psychology, well-being, and our built environments, and how community touches every aspect of our lives.Instagram: @HappyCommonsPod