Functional Forum Local Communities connect like-minded practitioners, enabling dialog, information sharing, interdisciplinary discussion, and community building for those who attend. In this episode we hear from a Functional Forum Community host and a loyal attendee. Kristen Brokaw, this week’s host, is the leader of Saint Louis’ local Forum Community, and founder of the St. Louis Institute for Integrative Medicine (SLIIM). Guest Grant Corsi is the Community Host of the Orange County Functional Forum Community.  He shares his story about what drove him to begin planning community events and what has made his community successful. Our second guest is Anthony Pasek, DC who has been attending St. Louis Forum Community events for at least seven years. He speaks to the value of his community, including professional camaraderie and collaboration. Listen to this short episode to learn: ·       Valuable tips for initiating community meetups ·       Why you should consider hosting your own local Community ·       What challenges to expect, and how to prepare for them as a new host ·        The benefits of attending local community events for physicians ·       And much, much more. Help us honor this year’s theme of Connection by sharing this episode and consider joining or hosting a local Forum Community near you. Find a community near you. Host a community. Request a community.