Forget night clubs. Morning raves are where it's at.

About this episode

The episode explores the rising trend of morning raves and their impact on social connection and mental health.

What’s it like to party not TILL but AT the break of dawn? In an era when so many interactions happen through screens, a growing number of people have become more intentional about seeking connection. Morning raves, where the first stop on your morning commute is a dance floor, are gaining popularity. What is it about these early morning get-togethers that are drawing people out of bed before sunrise, and what are they really hoping to find there? USA TODAY Youth Mental Health Reporter Rachel Hale joins The Excerpt for more on what it’s like to begin the day with a healthy and deliberately designed communal experience. Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com .  Episode transcript available here .  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

People in this episode

Host: USA TODAY

Guest: Rachel Hale

Topics covered

• morning raves
• community
• mental health
• dance
• social connection

Keywords

• morning raves
• dance floor
• communal experience
• mental health
• social interaction

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: USA TODAY

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