Hollywood Circle Facilitator Andrea Bendewald Launches 'Circle This' Podcast to Combat Loneliness

AdLarge, a podcast advertising pioneer, is thrilled to welcome CIRCLE THIS with Andrea Bendewald to the fwd. network, a groundbreaking media brand for women. CIRCLE THIS is a series of deep, playful, and intimate conversations about creating magic and meaning in daily life. Andrea invites her close friends—innovators, authors, entrepreneurs, healers, and artists—to share their authentic relationship-building stories and practices. Adding CIRCLE THIS to the fwd. network is a bold step for AdLarge to amplify female creators as vital voices in modern media.

These discussions, similar to circles, are an antidote to the loneliness epidemic, providing tangible evidence of our shared humanity and guidance for cultivating deeper connections.

Andrea "Dre” Bendewald is the founder of The Art of Circling: a group mindfulness practice that uses ancient rituals in a modern setting to empower individuals, strengthen communities and enhance productivity.

After moving from New York to Los Angeles thirty years ago, she had a life changing experience sitting in her first circle and has been sharing the power of circling ever since.

Bendewald is now a renowned circle facilitator. The Art of Circling can be experienced through retreats, private sessions, virtual gatherings, as well as workshops. Bendewald’s circles attract a worldwide audience, including the c-suite of Fortune 500 companies and Hollywood elite. Bendewald and The Art of Circling have been featured in Marie Claire, People, The Hollywood Reporter, The New York Times, Self Magazine, and multiple podcasts.

"Dre’s podcast, Circle This, highlights the transformative power of intentional connections in a world where loneliness is all too common," said Cathy Csukas, the fwd. network CEO. "Through thoughtful conversation and a focus on active listening, Dre emphasizes that being truly heard is key to forming meaningful connections. The show is a powerful reminder that deep connections are built when we make space for others to feel seen, heard, and understood. We are eager to share Circle This and its engaged community with our advertisers."

“From the very first circle I sat in, I was blown away by its transformational impact. My self-esteem and spirit were lifted. The first circle was with a group of empowered Hollywood women and I was struck by how comforting it was to hear them share. Their stories were as complex as my inner landscape. Successful actors, singers, writers, and producers sitting across from me, all with varying but similar fears, challenges, hopes and dreams.

I instantly felt at home and less alone. At that moment my life changed. I was scared to share, but when I did, I experienced something profound. To be seen, heard, and witnessed, in a safe and sacred environment, is more healing than anything else I had ever experienced. I fell in love with circling and knew I had to share this practice with more people.

CIRCLE THIS is an extension of my life in circles. It’s about connection, community, and the experience of equality. We laugh, cry, grieve, and explore, sourcing inspiration and courage from one another. We hope everyone who listens will feel the same type of inclusion, just like a circle.”

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CIRCLE THIS Podcast is executive produced by Andrea Bendewald and Emily Kratter Edited, produced and distributed by Tracey Thomas and Talk With Trace Media

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