Interbeing — Held in Belonging

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Interbeing — Held in Belonging is a short-form, story-driven podcast that listens for moments when the ordinary world gives way to something more profound and shared. Drawing from lived experience and science, each episode opens a quiet passage into a reality where separation begins to soften and connection can be felt rather than explained. These are not interviews, but carefully held stories that invite listening as a form of presence, allowing meaning to emerge gently through relationship.

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    Interbeing Transmission | "I'm Not Ready Yet."

    Interbeing Transmissions are short contemplative experiences inspired by the conversations shared on Interbeing — Held in Belonging. Created as companion pieces, each one begins with a story but becomes an experience of its own—a quiet space where wonder, presence, and belonging are free to arise. Some experiences continue unfolding long after they've ended. These transmissions are created in that spirit. At eighteen years old, Dr. Natasha Tassell-Matamua became seriously ill and lost consciousness. She remembers moving through what felt like a tunnel toward a radiant being. Just before reaching it, she communicated one simple message: "I'm not ready yet." She returned to her body moments later. What remained was not simply the memory of an extraordinary experience, but a profound sense of encountering something deeply familiar. Every story shared on Interbeing — Held in Belonging is offered just as it was lived. These transmissions are born from those conversations—not to summarize or interpret them, but to honor the quiet ways they continue to live within us. If this transmission resonates with you, I invite you to continue into Natasha's full conversation, where we explore consciousness, Māori wisdom, compassion, and the possibility that we are more deeply connected than we often realize. Interbeing Transmissions are also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music, making them easy to revisit whenever you need a few quiet minutes to reflect, reconnect, or simply be. Thank you for helping us honor Natasha's story. Listen & Follow: Youtube: www.youtube.com/@InterbeingHeldinBelonging Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interbeing-held-in-belonging/id1882073248 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b2d986b0-e25c-4218-b1fe-80f17694d678/interbeing-%E2%80%94-held-in-belonging With gratitude, The Grateful Guy

  2. Jul 10

    Interbeing Transmission | A Bookshelf Opened... Then Everything Changed

    Interbeing Transmissions are brief invitations into the stories that shape what it means to be human. They honor both the extraordinary and the deeply ordinary moments that awaken wonder, deepen compassion, and quietly transform the way we see ourselves, one another, and life itself. In this transmission, Peyton shares an experience that has remained with him for years. One night, a bookshelf slowly opened, revealing a winding staircase bathed in brilliant light. As a mysterious figure descended and approached the edge of his bed, only five words were spoken: "I'm with you, my child." However you receive Peyton's story, may it be met with the same openness and care with which it has been shared. Stories have a quiet way of transforming us. By receiving them with openness and care, we help create a culture of wonder, curiosity, compassion, and connection. Perhaps, in learning to listen more deeply—to one another and to life's mysteries—we begin to remember that our lives are more deeply interconnected than we often realize. Peyton, thank you for entrusting us with your story. I'm deeply grateful for your willingness to share it. Listen & Follow: Youtube: www.youtube.com/@InterbeingHeldinBelonging Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interbeing-held-in-belonging/id1882073248 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b2d986b0-e25c-4218-b1fe-80f17694d678/interbeing-%E2%80%94-held-in-belonging With gratitude, The Grateful Guy

  3. Jul 1

    Interbeing Transmission | Something Pushed Me Back to the Rock

    Interbeing Transmissions are brief invitations into the mystery of being alive. They honor the stories that awaken wonder, deepen compassion, and remind us that our lives are more deeply intertwined than we often realize.In this transmission, Jarod shares the moment he believed he was about to fall to his death—and the mysterious experience that followed. Whether you hear it as a story of survival, grace, or something beyond words, may it invite you into a deeper sense of wonder.Every story shared is an act of belonging. We never fully know whose life our story may touch or how far its ripples may travel. Perhaps the change we long to see begins not through grand gestures, but through the quiet courage to be fully human with one another.May this deepen your sense of connection—to yourself, to one another, and to the unfolding mystery we all share. None of us knows how far a single act of authenticity, compassion, or courage can travel. A gentle note: This story is not an invitation to romanticize death or take unnecessary risks. Its purpose is to explore what one person experienced and the meaning they found—not to diminish the preciousness of life. If anything, may it deepen our gratitude for being here. Remain held in belonging.Gratefully,The Grateful Guy

  4. Jun 25

    Interbeing Transmission: The Library

    Some stories continue unfolding long after the conversation ends. Interbeing Transmissions are contemplative experiences that emerge from stories, places, and moments that continue echoing long after the words have faded. They are an invitation to slow down, to listen deeply, and to explore what becomes possible when the feeling of separation begins to soften. Sometimes, in stillness, in nature, or in an ordinary moment of wonder, we catch a glimpse that we may be more deeply connected—to ourselves, to one another, to the living world, and to the mystery of life—than we often remember. This transmission emerged from my conversation with Karalee Kothe on terminal lucidity. Rather than offering conclusions, it offers a place to linger with one story and discover what it awakens within you. If it resonates, I invite you to continue the journey by listening to the full conversation on Interbeing: Held in Belonging. Wherever you are, perhaps remain there for a few moments after listening. Step outside if you can. Feel the air on your skin. Listen to the sounds around you. Notice what is quietly present without trying to arrive anywhere. Until next time, Remain held in belonging.

  5. May 23

    A Scientist's Journey Beyond the Brain | Dr. Marjorie Woollacott's Story

    This is Dr. Marjorie Woollacott's story. For much of her early career, Marjorie believed reality could be fully understood through the material world. As a neuroscientist, she trusted what could be measured, observed, and explained. Then, at thirty years old, during a meditation retreat, everything changed. As a meditation master gently touched her forehead, she experienced what felt like a current of energy moving into her heart. In that moment, she felt something she had never encountered through science alone. "I'm home. My heart is my home." It felt like pure love flowing through her, and with it came a profound sense of interconnectedness that transformed the course of her life. She has meditated every day since. Today, Marjorie's work explores meditation, consciousness, near-death experiences, telepathy, awe, and the possibility that our awareness extends far beyond what conventional materialism has traditionally assumed. Together, we explore awakening, stillness, consciousness, nature, and what becomes possible when the mind grows quiet enough to remember its connection to everything around it. Perhaps beneath our differences, we have never truly been separate. Across cultures and throughout history, contemplative traditions have suggested that beneath the constant movement of thought lies a deeper awareness—one rooted not in separation, but in relationship. Increasingly, psychology, neuroscience, and consciousness research are beginning to explore questions that invite us to reconsider how we understand ourselves, one another, and the natural world. Every story shared here is offered just as it was lived. My hope is simply to create a space where people can share their experiences in their own words and be met with curiosity, openness, and care. As we listen deeply, the distance between us begins to soften. Through genuine vulnerability, we often recognize something quietly familiar within ourselves and one another. By honoring these stories, we remember our connection to one another and to the natural world. In doing so, perhaps we rediscover a deeper sense of belonging. Thank you for helping us honor Marjorie's story. I hope this conversation leaves you with a little more stillness, a little more wonder, and a renewed appreciation for the quiet ways awareness, gratitude, and the natural world continually invite us home to ourselves and to one another. Listen & Follow: Youtube:www.youtube.com/@InterbeingHeldinBelonging Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interbeing-held-in-belonging/id1882073248 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b2d986b0-e25c-4218-b1fe-80f17694d678/interbeing-%E2%80%94-held-in-belonging With gratitude, The Grateful Guy

  6. Apr 23

    The Tunnel, the Being, and the Questions That Followed | Dr. Natasha Tassell-Matamua's Story

    This is Dr. Natasha Tassell-Matamua's story. At eighteen years old, Natasha became seriously ill and lost consciousness. She remembers moving through what felt like a tunnel toward a radiant being waiting in the light. Just before reaching it, she communicated one simple message: "I'm not ready yet." Instantly, she returned to her body. What she experienced stayed with her. Today, Natasha's work explores near-death experiences, consciousness, and Māori understanding, offering a deeply relational perspective on what it means to be human. Together, we explore consciousness, Māori wisdom, compassion, and the possibility that we are more deeply connected than we often realize. Perhaps stories hold us in belonging. Across cultures and throughout history, stories have been among humanity's greatest teachers. Long before modern science, spiritual leaders, philosophers, elders, and wisdom traditions recognized that stories could reach places arguments rarely can. Today, psychology and neuroscience increasingly suggest they deepen empathy, synchronize our attention, and help us step into another person's world. Every story shared here is offered just as it was lived. My hope is simply to create a space where people can share their experiences in their own words and be met with curiosity, openness, and care. As we listen deeply, the distance between us begins to soften. Through genuine vulnerability, we often recognize something quietly familiar within ourselves and one another. By honoring these stories, we remember our connection to one another and to the natural world. In doing so, perhaps we rediscover a deeper sense of belonging. Thank you for helping us honor Natasha's story. I hope this conversation leaves you with a little more wonder, a little more compassion, and a renewed appreciation for the stories that quietly bring us back to one another and to the natural world. Listen & Follow: Youtube: www.youtube.com/@InterbeingHeldinBelonging Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interbeing-held-in-belonging/id1882073248 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b2d986b0-e25c-4218-b1fe-80f17694d678/interbeing-%E2%80%94-held-in-belonging With gratitude, The Grateful Guy

  7. Mar 19

    A Message Before Goodbye | Peyton's Extraordinary Encounter Before His Mother's Passing

    What would you make of an experience that felt more real than a dream? Months before his mother unexpectedly passed away from a brain aneurysm, Peyton had an experience that has stayed with him ever since. He awoke in what felt like his own bedroom as a radiant figure emerged from a doorway of light, stood beside his bed, and spoke four words he has never forgotten: "I'm with you, my child." Only after his mother's passing did the experience begin to take on a deeper meaning. Experiences like these live at the heart of Interbeing — Held in Belonging.They leave us with more questions than answers. They challenge our assumptions, expand our understanding of what may be possible, and invite us to see life through a wider lens. Whether you understand Peyton's experience as a vivid dream, a spiritual encounter, a message from God, or an enduring mystery, it invites us to pause and consider that reality may be far richer than our ordinary way of seeing. In this conversation, Peyton reflects on losing his mother, the recurring dreams that followed, and how one extraordinary experience transformed the way he understands love, grief, and the possibility that our deepest connections may continue in ways we cannot fully explain.Thank you for helping us honor this story. By honoring stories like this, we participate in something larger than ourselves. We help create a culture that values wonder, curiosity, and connection while expanding our collective understanding of what it means to be alive. And perhaps, as more of us learn to listen deeply to one another and to life's great mysteries, we become a little more compassionate, a little less afraid, and a little more capable of remembering our belonging to something greater than ourselves. May this story awaken a little wonder, deepen your sense of connection, and remind you that love may continue to move through our lives in ways both seen and unseen. Note: This conversation includes reflections on grief, death, and personal spiritual experiences. It is not intended to persuade listeners toward any particular worldview, but rather to invite curiosity, thoughtful reflection, and compassionate dialogue around experiences that many people find meaningful yet difficult to explain. Listen & Follow: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/73hDueDqGmKScaTaGG8pcj?si=b5fda19868f34c40 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interbeing-held-in-belonging/id1882073248 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b2d986b0-e25c-4218-b1fe-80f17694d678/interbeing-%E2%80%94-held-in-belonging With gratitude, The Grateful Guy #Interbeing #Belonging #Dreams #Grief #Love #Consciousness #Mystery #Wonder #Connection #Spirituality

  8. Feb 28

    I Accepted Death. Then Something Pushed Me Back. | Jared Serna

    What would you do if, for a brief moment, you believed you were about to die? While traversing a remote Colorado peak, Jared Serna found himself falling backwards into what seemed like certain death. In that instant, something happened that he still cannot fully explain. Just before losing his grip, he felt a gentle pressure on his back that pushed him forward, allowing him to catch himself and survive. Experiences like these live at the heart of Interbeing — Held in Belonging. They leave us with more questions than answers. They challenge our assumptions, expand our understanding of what may be possible, and invite us to see life through a wider lens. Whether you see this story as divine intervention, a guardian angel, grace, or an enduring mystery, it invites us to pause and consider that reality may be far richer than our ordinary way of seeing. In this conversation, Jared reflects on that day in the mountains, the surprising peace he felt in the face of death, and how a single moment transformed his relationship with fear, trust, and the unknown.Thank you for helping us honor this story. By honoring stories like this, we participate in something larger than ourselves. We help create a culture that values wonder, curiosity, and connection while expanding our collective understanding of what it means to be alive. And perhaps, as more of us learn to listen deeply to one another and to life's great mysteries, we become a little more compassionate, a little less afraid, and a little more capable of remembering our belonging to something greater than ourselves. May this story awaken a little wonder, deepen your sense of connection, and remind you that even in life's most uncertain moments, there may be more holding us than we realize. Note: This conversation includes reflections on death and mortality. It is not intended to romanticize death, but rather to explore how encounters with impermanence can deepen our appreciation for life. Listen & Follow: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InterbeingHeldinBelonging Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interbeing-held-in-belonging/id1882073248 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b2d986b0-e25c-4218-b1fe-80f17694d678/interbeing-%E2%80%94-held-in-belonging With gratitude, The Grateful Guy

  9. Feb 9

    Why Do Some People Become Clear Before Death? | Karalee Kothe

    What happens in the moments just before death? For some individuals nearing the end of life, there are reports of an unexpected return of clarity, memory, awareness, or connection. People who have been unresponsive suddenly recognize loved ones. Meaningful conversations unfold. Moments of lucidity emerge where none seemed possible. Experiences like these live at the heart of Interbeing — Held in Belonging. They leave us with more questions than answers. They invite us into wonder. They challenge what we think we know about consciousness and remind us that reality may be far richer and more mysterious than our ordinary ways of seeing. Whether terminal lucidity ultimately reveals something about the brain, consciousness itself, relationship, or something we do not yet understand, these experiences invite us to approach life with a little more curiosity and a little more humility. In this conversation, I sit down with Karalee Kothe, a PhD student researching terminal lucidity, to explore both the science and the mystery surrounding these remarkable experiences. Together, we discuss what researchers have observed, why these moments matter, and what they may have to teach us about life, death, and the relationships that shape us along the way.Thank you for helping us honor this conversation. One of the hopes behind Interbeing — Held in Belonging is to create a space where experiences like these can be explored openly and thoughtfully. Many people carry stories that have profoundly shaped their lives—moments of mystery, connection, loss, love, or unexpected insight—but rarely feel there is a place where those stories can be shared with both curiosity and care. By honoring conversations like this, we participate in something larger than ourselves. We help create a culture that values wonder, curiosity, and connection while expanding our collective understanding of what it means to be alive. We make space for deeper listening, for meaningful questions, and for the possibility that not everything important can be neatly explained away.And perhaps, as more of us learn to listen deeply to one another and to life's great mysteries, we become a little more compassionate, a little less afraid, and a little more capable of remembering our belonging to one another. May this conversation deepen your sense of wonder, invite reflection on the preciousness of life, and remind you that some of life's most meaningful questions are best explored together. Note: This conversation includes reflections on death and mortality. It is not intended to romanticize death, but rather to explore experiences that may deepen our appreciation for life, relationship, and the mystery of being human. Listen and Follow on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InterbeingHeldinBelonging Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interbeing-held-in-belonging/id1882073248 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b2d986b0-e25c-4218-b1fe-80f17694d678/interbeing-%E2%80%94-held-in-belonging With gratitude, The Grateful Guy

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Interbeing — Held in Belonging is a short-form, story-driven podcast that listens for moments when the ordinary world gives way to something more profound and shared. Drawing from lived experience and science, each episode opens a quiet passage into a reality where separation begins to soften and connection can be felt rather than explained. These are not interviews, but carefully held stories that invite listening as a form of presence, allowing meaning to emerge gently through relationship.

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