"Interviewing is not about taking something—it's about helping them be more of who they are." — Wil Weldon

What if the key to more powerful storytelling lies not in your editing skills—but in your ability to deeply listen?

In this soul-stirring episode, Rain Bennett talks with Wil Weldon, a video journalist, former massage therapist, and Reiki practitioner who’s developed a holistic approach to interviewing called Heart-Forward Storytelling.

They dive into Wil’s new book INNERviewing: Heart-Forward Storytelling and Holistic Communication, which teaches storytellers, coaches, marketers, and everyday humans how to create space for transformational conversations. You’ll learn how principles of energy transfer, intention, and trust can improve your interviews—not just on camera, but in life.

From family storytelling to trauma-informed listening, this episode reminds us that storytelling is more than performance—it's connection at its deepest level.

In this episode, you will learn to:

• Create deeper interviews by minimizing your ego and agenda
• Apply Reiki-inspired principles to your communication process
• Build trust and energy in storytelling relationships without manipulation
• Preserve your family’s legacy through intentional, heart-centered conversations
• Redefine interviewing as a collaborative, healing experience—not an extractive one

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