From Kegs to Kirtan: The Woo-Woo Plot Twist You Didn’t See Coming with Thomas Waterman

What do a Chipotle line, a fraternity house, and a backyard yurt have in common? They were all unlikely launchpads for Thomas’s journey toward creating Sacred City—a soul-aligned space for community, connection, and conscious living.

Thomas is the founder of Humans Together, a human-relating school helping individuals, teams, and communities navigate conflict, co-create better agreements, and build deeper trust. He’s also the visionary behind Sacred City, a thriving intentional community in St. Pete, Florida that’s redefining what it means to gather, grow, and vibe together.

In this episode, we dive into:

✨ How a moment of frustration in Chipotle sparked a life-altering realization about the beauty of being in community
✨ What restorative relating really means—and how it can transform every relationship in your life
✨ The behind-the-scenes evolution of Sacred City: from yurt to yoga studio to its own brick-and-mortar space
✨ Why trying to jump to Version 5 of your dream is keeping you stuck—when all you really need is Version 2
✨ What it means to steward something bigger than yourself and follow the daily nudge
✨ The magic of building with intention, community, and alignment (plus…a Kirtan in a backyard? Yes please)
✨ Real-talk about conflict, boundaries, and why leaning in is the secret to deeper love and trust

This conversation is packed with heart, humor, and hella wisdom. Whether you’re a conscious community builder, a relationship nerd, or someone just trying to get unstuck—this one’s for you.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview

01:00 Grounding Exercise

03:15 How We Met: The Story of Connection

06:29 Thomas' Awakening and Human Together Movement

10:34 Restorative Relating: Building Stronger Relationships

19:57 Sacred City: A Community of Authenticity

23:55 Thomas' Journey: From Fraternity to Spiritual Leader

25:49 Fraternity Life and Relational Dynamics

27:49 Leadership Lessons and Personal Growth

31:04 Building Conscious Communities

35:56 Sacred City Center: A New Beginning

40:06 Daily Nudges and Incremental Progress

45:54 Final Thoughts and Course Promotion

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https://sacredcity.co/explore

https://www.humanstogether.co/relationships