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Happiness of the Commons

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by Alanna de Boer & Katie McLean

8 episodes
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A podcast on community

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Publishing Since

4/2/2026

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June 29, 2026

Episode 6: Community with School-Aged Children

<p>Alanna and Katie chat about safetyism, some of the potential reasons "kids don't go outside anymore", and explore the benefits of fostering independence so kids can forge their own community spaces.</p><p></p><p>Music produced by Mason Jay </p>

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June 15, 2026

Episode 5: Community in the Postpartum Period

<p>Have you ever thought about where you go for support first? Is it your real life network, or is it your online network?</p><p>In this episode we explore the ways support is needed in the postpartum period, the way our culture tells us to seek expertise over community care, and chat about the concept of "paying for the village".</p><p></p><p>Mentions </p><p>@thisfamilytree</p><p>@kidswhoexplore </p><p>Music by Mason Jay </p>

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June 1, 2026

Episode 4: The Sidewalk Ballet & Fostering Community in the Suburbs

<p>Katie and Alanna explore the concept of "The Sidewalk Ballet" in neighbourhoods like Brooklyn, NY and the very famous neighbourhood of their dreams: Sesame Street.</p><p>They explore building community in the suburbs, and share some creators to check out to learn more on this topic.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/649-u-is-for-urbanism/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">99% Invisible U is for Urbanism episode</a></p><p></p><p>Music Produced by Mason Jay </p>

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What is Happiness of the Commons?

A podcast on community

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