From bedridden to the boardroom
How chronic pain, disability and isolation became the foundation for David's work on courage, belonging and rebuilding.
Media and interviews
David Good in the media.
Interviews, news features and public conversations about isolation, belonging, autism, chronic pain, community building and practical self-leadership.
Featured on ABC, Fox, NBC and CBS, with recognition from President Biden, Points of Light, Meetup and Cultural Autism Studies at Yale.
Media proof
TV, podcasts, public talks and recognition connected to David's work on belonging and self-leadership.
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Public proof, easy to scan.
Start here for the clearest public signals that David's work has been seen, trusted and discussed in serious rooms.
Highest trust
Media and speaking proof
Featured media
Start with these appearances.
These pieces give hosts, producers and partners a fast read on David's story, public proof and practical point of view.
Cultural Autism Studies at Yale
Watch David's lecture on autism, belonging, connection and practical self-leadership.
Fox 17 News, February 11, 2025
Watch David talk about connection, community and the need for real-world belonging.
WZZM Channel 13 News, ABC, April 10, 2023
Watch a local news feature connected to David's community work.
WOOD TV 8, July 27, 2022
Watch David discuss his community work and the need for real-world connection in West Michigan.
Meetup 20th Anniversary
Read highlights from the anniversary event where David's organizer work was part of the story.
Daily Points of Light Award
Read the national recognition for David's work fighting isolation and building real-world community.
Interview angles
Good conversations start with a real question.
David is a strong fit for interviews about isolation, autism, chronic pain, community building and the practical self-leadership skills people need when life becomes smaller than they expected.
What lonely adults need that the internet cannot provide
Why online connection helps, where it falls short and why real-world rooms still matter.
Autism, belonging and practical self-leadership
How capable people can be intelligent, overwhelmed, isolated and still able to move forward with the right structure.
Building communities where anxious people come back
What David learned from hosting thousands of events for shy, lonely and neurodivergent adults.
Full media archive
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The full archive includes David's media links, interviews, awards and public appearances, grouped for producers, hosts, journalists, clinicians and partners.
TV and local news
News features and local coverage
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Local news feature.
Meetup features, reports and appearances
Community building and platform proof
Meetup podcast.
Meetup feature.
Meetup feature.
Meetup organizer feature.
Meetup Live.
Meetup report.
Meetup Live.
International Friend Connection feature.
International Friend Connection feature.
Meetup feature.
Podcasts and long-form interviews
Longer conversations
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YouTube interview.
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Awards, recognition and reports
Recognition and credentials
National service recognition.
PR Newswire and Meetup report.
Credential verification from the existing media page.
Yale and speaking proof
Cultural Autism Studies at Yale
Event listing.
YouTube lecture.
Existing site link for David's Yale lecture.
Current work
Follow David's current work.
These channels are useful for current talks, interviews, writing and community updates.
Professional profile.
Social profile.
Owned YouTube channel.
Community page.
Owned organization site.
Media inquiry
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David is available for grounded conversations about chronic pain, autism, isolation, belonging, community building and the self-leadership skills people need to move from insight to real-world action.
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