The Space For Beeing

What if you didn't need to fix yourself to be at peace within?

In this episode of The Space for Being, Bill sits down with Karlie Kuehn, somatic practitioner, life coach, and creator of Rooted Remembrance, for a conversation about self-love, embodiment, and the journey back to our own power.

Karlie shares her deeply personal path through disordered eating, anxiety, and health challenges, and how an early experience with meditation and somatic work began to change her relationship with herself. What followed was a journey of learning to listen to her body, make space for her emotions, and stop treating herself as something that needed to be constantly fixed.

Together, they explore what it looks like to move beyond the endless cycle of self-improvement and begin living from a place of genuine self-acceptance. They talk about nervous system awareness, emotional expression, boundaries, discipline rooted in devotion, and the importance of actually integrating the tools we learn into our everyday lives.

In this episode, we explore:

• Karlie's personal journey through disordered eating, anxiety, and finding her way back to herself
• How somatic practices helped her reconnect with her body and emotions
• Learning to recognize and release stress rather than suppress it
• Radical self-love and embracing ourselves without needing to be fixed
• The relationship between boundaries, discipline, and self-devotion
• Moving from self-improvement into self-acceptance
• What it means to live from inspiration rather than conditioning
• Why Karlie's advice to her younger self is simple: get really good at feeling

This is a conversation about remembering that you are not a project to be perfected. It's about learning to feel, listen, and meet yourself where you are — while creating the space to become who you want to be.

Connect with Karlie:
Instagram: @risewithkarlie
Wesbsite: Karlie Kuehn 

Connect with Hive:
Instagram: @hivemke
Website: Hivemke.com 

The Space for Being is a podcast exploring what it means to be fully alive; through conversations about being, becoming, and belonging. Our hope is to leave you feeling more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you.

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Welcome back to The Space for Beeing!

In this episode, Bill sits down with Milwaukee-based yoga practitioner, community builder, and creator of Double Edge Wellness, Kylee Weiher, for a conversation about finding flow, embracing duality, and learning to live in greater alignment with ourselves.

From navigating an identity crisis after college to discovering yoga and creating a community rooted in movement, stillness, and connection, Kylee shares how saying yes to the unknown helped her begin building a life that feels authentically her own.

Together, they explore the ancient Taoist philosophy of Wu Wei, the importance of slowing down in a culture obsessed with doing, and how tuning into our bodies can help us distinguish between what's truly aligned and what's being forced.

The conversation also dives into spirituality, ego, self-discovery, mental health, and the beautiful, messy process of being human.

In this episode:

• Kylee's journey from feeling lost to discovering yoga and building Double Edge Wellness
• Embracing duality and recognizing that multiple truths can coexist
• Wu Wei: the art of letting go and finding flow
• Why rest, stillness, and recovery are essential to living well
• Learning to listen to your body and recognize what it needs
• Finding presence through movement, meditation, and creativity
• Spirituality, self-inquiry, and the stories we tell ourselves
• Befriending the ego rather than fighting against it
• Navigating anxiety, vulnerability, and personal transformation
• The power of community, curiosity, and saying yes to new experiences

The Space for Beeing is a podcast about being, becoming, and belonging—exploring the conversations, practices, and ideas that help us live more fully alive.

Connect with Kylee:

Instagram:
Personal~ @Kyleeweiher
Double Edge~ @Doubleedgemke

Website:
https://www.doubleedgewellness.com/

Connect with The Hive Wellness & Social:

Instagram: @hivemke
Website: hivemke.com

What happens when the body you once wanted to escape becomes the very place you discover freedom, joy, and belonging?

In this episode of The Space for Beeing, Bill welcomes back longtime friend Cassidy Rose; a world-traveling performance artist, dancer, yogi, movement and teacher.

Cass shares her deeply personal journey from depression, body dysmorphia, bullying, shame, and a suicide attempt at just 15 years old to cultivating a life rooted in self-love, authentic expression, and a profound appreciation for being alive.

Through movement, dance, breathwork, spirituality, supportive relationships, and a willingness to get uncomfortable, Cass began reconnecting with the parts of herself she once believed were too much for the world.

Today, she's channeling that transformation into her work, helping others feel strong, confident, sexy, empowered, and at home in their own bodies.

Together we explore:

• From shame to self-love: Breaking free from judgment, conditioning, and the fear of being seen.
• Movement as a pathway to healing: How dancing, shaking, breathing, and reconnecting with physical sensation helped Cass rediscover herself.
• The courage to be authentically YOU: Learning to embrace discomfort, take messy action, and stop waiting for permission to express yourself.
• The power of environment and community: Why the people and spaces we surround ourselves with can profoundly influence who we become.
• Creating from the heart: Cass's journey building her movement community, navigating social media, and turning her passions into meaningful work.
• Finding pleasure in being alive: Presence, sensuality, gratitude, play, and remembering that life is meant to be experienced—not merely optimized.

This conversation is a reminder that our struggles need not define us, that confidence is something we cultivate through practice, and that the world needs more humans courageous enough to share their weird, wonderful, radically authentic selves.

You are worthy. You are loved. You belong. And you don't have to do this whole being-human thing alone.

Come as you are. Stay curious. Let your freak flag fly. 🐝

Connect with Cassidy Rose:

Instagram: @cassidygrows

Patreon: Cassidy Rose Movement Community

Connect with The Hive Wellness & Social:

Instagram: @hivemke

Website: hivemke.com

In this episode, Bill sits down with Milwaukee-based psychotherapist, poet, and creator Faith Zarrick for a wide-ranging conversation about connection, curiosity, self-acceptance, and what it means to truly show up for ourselves and one another.

Together, they explore the art of listening, the vulnerability of receiving, therapy and self-actualization, and why genuine curiosity may be one of our greatest tools for creating deeper relationships.

Faith also shares how breaking her spine became an unexpected catalyst for transformation forcing her to release control, receive support, and reconsider what it means to heal. From community and radical self-acceptance to embracing our weirdness and letting go of the need to have all the answers, this conversation is an invitation to live with a little more humility, openness, and love.

In this episode:

• Why receiving love can feel harder than giving it
• The art of listening and creating genuine human connection
• Therapy, values, and the process of knowing yourself
• Curiosity as a tool for navigating relationships and conflict
• How breaking her spine transformed Faith's relationship with control and receiving support
• Letting go of the need to fix other people
• Community, belonging, and radical self-acceptance
• Why being a friend can matter more than being a teacher
• Embracing your weirdness and living more authentically
• Love, play, and the wisdom of not having all the answers

Connect w/ us:

IG: @Hivemke & @Faithzarrick

Welcome back to The Space for Being.

In this episode, Bill sits down with Johnny Martinez—ultrarunner, jiu-jitsu instructor, founder of the Warrior Healer Project, and one of four men who rowed an unsupported boat 3,100 miles across the Pacific Ocean from Washington to Hawaii.

But this isn't simply a story about endurance.

It's a conversation about healing, fear, identity, and what happens when life strips away every distraction. Johnny shares how 53 days at sea became a mirror—revealing old wounds, strengthening his spirit, deepening his relationships, and forever changing the way he approaches fatherhood, love, and the human experience.

Whether you're navigating your own healing journey or simply searching for the courage to face life's unknowns, this conversation is a powerful reminder that the greatest expeditions are often the ones within.

In this episode:

• What it takes to row 3,100 miles across the Pacific Ocean
• Surviving nearly a month of relentless seasickness
• Why the ocean became Johnny's greatest teacher and mirror
• Healing trauma, fear, and finding freedom through self-reflection
• The power of breath, daily practice, and choosing your perspective
• Fatherhood, relationships, and learning to lead with love instead of fear
• Why doing hard things reveals who you really are

The Space for Being is a podcast about being, becoming, and belonging—exploring the conversations, practices, and ideas that help us live more fully alive.

Connect with us:

Instagram: @hivemke

Welcome back to The Space for Being.

In this episode, Bill sits down with Hive co-founder Tyler Hart for one of the most personal conversations yet. Together, they explore leadership, purpose, fatherhood, addiction, self-worth, and what it really means to "find your way home."

Tyler opens up about navigating major life transitions, redefining success beyond achievement, and learning to lead from authenticity rather than expectation. The conversation also dives into the courage required to build meaningful community, confront the inner critic, and align your life with the values that matter most.

If you've ever questioned your direction, struggled with self-doubt, or felt the tension between who you've been and who you're becoming, this episode is an invitation to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and take the next courageous step forward.

In this episode:

• What it means to "find your way home"
• Leadership as service, vulnerability, and example
• Redefining success beyond money and achievement
• Fatherhood, identity, and navigating seasons of transition
• The role of community in healing loneliness and self-doubt
• Practical ways to uncover your core values and live in alignment
• Why courage isn't the absence of fear—it's moving anyway

The Space for Being is a podcast about being, becoming, and belonging—exploring the conversations, practices, and ideas that help us live more fully alive.

Connect with us:

Instagram: @hivemke & @thespaceforbeeing

Learn More: Hivemke.com

Welcome back to The Space for Being.

In this episode, Bill sits down with movement coach and founder of Prana Performance Training, Alex Eggers, for a wide-ranging conversation on what it truly means to live well through the body.

Together, they explore movement as more than exercise—it's a gateway to presence, healing, self-awareness, and deeper connection with life itself. From functional movement and fascia to breathwork, cold exposure, restorative practices, community, and the loneliness epidemic, this conversation is an invitation to slow down, tune in, and rediscover the wisdom already living within you.

If you've been craving a healthier relationship with your body—or simply a more intentional way of moving through the world—this episode offers practical insights and timeless reminders for cultivating vitality from the inside out.

In this episode:

• Why movement is one of the most accessible paths to presence
• Functional movement, fascia, and understanding the body as an integrated system
• The balance between working out and working in
• Practical ways to build a sustainable movement practice
• The importance of slowing down in an overstimulated world
• Community, loneliness, and why authentic connection is foundational to health
• Daily rituals that cultivate resilience, vitality, and wellbeing
• How curiosity and play can transform the way we experience our bodies

The Space for Being is a podcast about being, becoming, and belonging—exploring the conversations, practices, and ideas that help us live more fully alive.

Connect with us:

Instagram: @hivemke @thespaceforbeeing

Learn more: hivemke.com

Welcome back to The Space for Being.

In Part Two of our conversation with ultrarunner and transformational coach Bill Matthews, we unpack what happened after the finish line of the Tahoe 200. After running 200 miles around Lake Tahoe through four days, four nights, and over 34,000 feet of elevation gain, Bill reflects on the lessons the mountain revealed—not just about endurance, but about mindset, community, purpose, and what it truly means to believe in yourself.

Together, we explore the unseen moments behind the race, the friendships forged on the trail, the power of language under extreme adversity, and why every one of us has our own mountain worth climbing.

Whether your challenge is physical, personal, relational, or professional, this conversation is an invitation to stop waiting for certainty and begin taking the next courageous step.

**In this episode:**

* What the Tahoe 200 revealed after crossing the finish line
* The mindset that carried Bill through four days of relentless adversity
* Why the stories we tell ourselves shape the lives we create
* The power of community, support, and finding your people
* Lessons on marriage, forgiveness, and long-term relationships
* Why everyone has their own mountain—and how to start climbing yours
* Practical tools for building resilience, courage, and a life aligned with purpose

*The Space for Being* is a podcast about being, becoming, and belonging—exploring the conversations, practices, and ideas that help us live more fully alive.

**Connect with us:**

Instagram: @hivemke, @thespaceforbeeing 

Learn more: hivemke.com

Welcome back to The Space for Being.

In part one of this two-part conversation, Bill Robertson sits down with mindset coach, ultra runner, and mentor Bill Matthews just one day before he steps to the starting line of the Tahoe 200 — a multi-day around Lake Tahoe featuring 200 miles and over 36,000 feet of climbing.

But this conversation goes far beyond running.

Bill shares his remarkable story of transformation — from addiction and self-destruction to nearly four decades of sobriety, becoming a coach and guide for men, and discovering the lessons that endurance teaches about identity, resilience, presence, and the stories we tell ourselves.

Together, they explore how suffering can become a teacher, why small daily actions matter more than intensity, the difference between reacting and responding to life, and how every person has their own mountain worth climbing.

This episode is for anyone seeking greater purpose, personal responsibility, and a reminder that who you are today is not who you have to remain.

In this episode:

• Why Bill runs ultras and what he means by "seeing who shows up when things get dark"

• Preparing for the Tahoe 200 and the mindset required for an 80-hour effort

• Why most people quit mentally long before they reach their physical limits

• The power of language and why words create our experience

• Bill's journey from addiction and a jail cell to 38 years of sobriety

• How running became a catalyst for reclaiming his health, confidence, and identity

• Why identity isn't fixed and how small daily actions shape who we become

• The importance of rituals, meditation, reading, journaling, and intentional living

• Enlifted coaching, story work, and becoming the author of your own life

• Victim mentality versus personal responsibility

• The compound effect and why consistency beats intensity

• Living in alignment rather than resistance

• The difference between reacting and responding to life

• Breath, presence, and learning to become the observer

• Why everyone has their own mountain to climb

• Bill's mantra for the Tahoe 200:

Mentally strong. Physically relaxed. Spiritually grateful.

Part two of this conversation, recorded after the Tahoe 200, will explore what unfolded over 200 miles and the lessons discovered on the other side.

The Space for Being is a podcast about being, becoming, and belonging — exploring the practices, ideas, and conversations that help us live more fully alive.

Connect with Bill Matthews: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bill_matthews3/

Connect with The Hive:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hivemke/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpaceForBeeing 

Learn more: Hivemke.com 

"Find your mountain. Nobody regrets trying. But many people regret never beginning." — Bill Matthews

Welcome to the very first episode of The Space for Being — the official podcast of The Hive: Wellness & Social.

In this inaugural conversation, the founding team sits down to share the story behind The Hive, the personal journeys that brought us together, and the deeper mission driving everything we create. We explore the power of community, health sovereignty, authentic self-expression, and why we believe modern culture is starving for meaningful connection.

You'll get to meet the humans behind the movement — Bill, Tyler, Rachel, and Daniel — and hear how experiences with wellness, adversity, entrepreneurship, personal growth, and community building have shaped our vision for a healthier, more connected world.

Whether you're curious about sauna and cold plunge culture, seeking deeper relationships, or simply looking for a community where you can fully be yourself, this episode offers a glimpse into the heart of what we're building.

In this episode:
• The origin story of The Hive
• How each founder uniquely contributes to the ecosystem
• Personal experiences that inspired this work
• Why loneliness, chronic disease, and disconnection are cultural challenges worth addressing
• The role of community, play, movement, heat, cold, and authentic expression in creating a more vibrant life
• Our vision for a new cultural narrative centered around connection, vitality, and belonging

The Space for Being is a podcast about being, becoming, and belonging — exploring the practices, ideas, and conversations that help us live more fully alive.

Connect with The Hive:

Instagram: @HiveMke

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpaceForBeeing

Learn more: Hivemke.com