109. Fun Ways to Create a Sense of Belonging and Build Community with Eli Walker

Electric Ideas with Whitney Baker

In our hyper-connected world, many women still feel profoundly lonely, yearning for deeper inner connection and uplifting communities. What if you decided to create this for yourself?

In today’s episode, Whitney connects with Eli Walker, the mastermind behind Drunk Yoga and founder of The Uplift Center. Eli shares her unique approach to forging playful connections and a true sense of belonging. With a bold mix of wellness, play, and community, she’s redefining how we connect with others and ourselves.

Forget what you’ve been taught about fitting in. Eli’s method is about breaking the rules and injecting playfulness into our daily lives. She offers simple, actionable steps like finding a “belonging buddy” for mutual support. Eli and Whitney dive into overcoming loneliness, embracing vulnerability, and understanding that belonging isn’t something you find—it’s something you create.

Here’s what to look forward to in today’s episode:

• What it means to playfully provoke the unexpected
• How drunk yoga began and the challenges that came along with it
• Practical tips for fostering belonging
• Breaking the social norms for a sense of belonging
• The benefits of a belonging buddy

Reflection question to ponder: What do I want to do right now?

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