EP 3: Bill Matthews | The Tahoe 200, Finding Your Mountain, What The Trail Revealed (PT 2)

EP 3: Bill Matthews | The Tahoe 200, Finding Your Mountain, What The Trail Revealed (PT 2)

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

EP 2: Bill Matthews | The Tahoe 200, Finding Your Mountain, Identity & Resilience (PT 1)

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/ [https://www.instagram.com/bill_matthews3/] Connect with The Hive: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hivemke/ [https://www.instagram.com/hivemke/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpaceForBeeing [https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpaceForBeeing]  Learn more: Hivemke.com [http://hivemke.com/]  "Find your mountain. Nobody regrets trying. But many people regret never beginning." — Bill Matthews

EP 1: Founder's Round Table | Intro Of The Team, The What, And Why Behind The Hive

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 [https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpaceForBeeing] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpaceForBeeing [https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpaceForBeeing] Learn more: Hivemke.com [https://www.hivemke.com]

Pre-Launch EP: Bill Robertson | IAT 50 Recap

I ran 50 miles in jorts and ascended. JK fam, I am an indeed an eternal & humble student to navigating the trials of life with grace the best I can. In this video I delve into some of my process in running the IAT 50, my first ever 50 mile trail ultra. As someone who has struggled significantly with mental health the majority of his life, distance running has been a truly needle moving medicine for finding my way back to solid ground. It has allowed me to find, maintain and cultivate internal peace at levels that I never even came close to anticipating when originally starting. The transcendent, rhythmic and meditative, and cathartic qualities of this practice have been a potent outlet for me in reconnecting back to self love as well as a clearer, more accurate, compassionate self image.  Soft launch of the Space For Beeing Podcast as well. So much more magic to come, enjoy and please comment & follow on IG @TheSpaceForBeeing to show love and continued support.  With LOVE.

EP 37: Marshal Stich | Unpacking Identity: Stories, Beliefs & Becoming Ourselves

In this episode, Marshall and I dive deep into the concept of identity—what it means, why it matters, and how the stories we hold about ourselves shape the way we move through the world. Through honest conversation and personal reflection, we explore the patterns of self-sabotage, the role of self-awareness, and the practical ways we can begin to reshape how we see ourselves.