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The Illusion of Community: Beyond Shared Identity, Toward Real Connection

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We often mistake proximity, shared identity, or spiritual language for true community—but real connection requires more. In this episode, we unpack the illusion of community and explore how unaddressed conflict, power dynamics, and a lack of accountability can create harm even in so-called safe or conscious spaces. Drawing from personal experience and collective observations, we’ll dive into what it actually takes to build communities rooted in trust, repair, and depth. From the Black expat scene in Mexico City to spiritual and nonprofit circles, we explore how to move from performative unity to authentic, transformative relationships. Conflict is not the enemy—silence, avoidance, and spiritual bypassing are. Let’s sh8peshift how we come together.

If this episode resonated with you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your people! Let’s keep the conversation going—connect with me and let me know your biggest takeaway.

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Chapters

1. The Illusion of Community (00:00:00)

2. The Role of Conflict in Community (00:10:16)

3. Assessing Shared Values in Community (00:20:41)

4. Restorative Practices and Community Healing (00:30:51)

18 episodes

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Manage episode 485576232 series 3644100
Content provided by Zakiya Harris aka Sh8peshifter. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Zakiya Harris aka Sh8peshifter or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

We often mistake proximity, shared identity, or spiritual language for true community—but real connection requires more. In this episode, we unpack the illusion of community and explore how unaddressed conflict, power dynamics, and a lack of accountability can create harm even in so-called safe or conscious spaces. Drawing from personal experience and collective observations, we’ll dive into what it actually takes to build communities rooted in trust, repair, and depth. From the Black expat scene in Mexico City to spiritual and nonprofit circles, we explore how to move from performative unity to authentic, transformative relationships. Conflict is not the enemy—silence, avoidance, and spiritual bypassing are. Let’s sh8peshift how we come together.

If this episode resonated with you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your people! Let’s keep the conversation going—connect with me and let me know your biggest takeaway.

  continue reading

Chapters

1. The Illusion of Community (00:00:00)

2. The Role of Conflict in Community (00:10:16)

3. Assessing Shared Values in Community (00:20:41)

4. Restorative Practices and Community Healing (00:30:51)

18 episodes

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