{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/60227c31e93d1d580176db8d/68c178374027d9f21fc22ee1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"13 - The 3 Dimension of Belonging","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/60227c31e93d1d580176db8d/1757509575442-f1ea91b9-eec0-4d8f-9bfc-d23a74c9641a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<h2><strong>The 3 Dimensions of Belonging: A Framework for Understanding How We Connect</strong></h2><p>Belonging is one of those catch-all terms that everyone talks about, but we're often describing completely different experiences. On this episode, Mateo explores a framework that breaks belonging into three distinct dimensions - not as a prescription to follow, but as a compass for understanding the different ways we can experience connection.</p><h2><strong>What Mateo Covers:</strong></h2><ul><li>The three dimensions of belonging: Self, Others, and Universal</li><li>Why most conversations about belonging get stuck focusing on just one dimension</li><li>How belonging with yourself creates space for more authentic relationships</li><li>The science behind our innate connection to nature and something larger than ourselves</li><li>Why exclusion registers in our brains the same way physical pain does</li><li>How to use these dimensions as pathways when you're feeling disconnected</li><li>The Venn diagram approach: mapping the seven different states of belonging</li></ul><h2><strong>Key Ideas Explored:</strong></h2><ul><li>Brené Brown's True Belonging and what it means to stand alone in the wilderness</li><li>The biophilia hypothesis and why we're wired for nature connection</li><li>Ubuntu philosophy: \"I am because we are\"</li><li>How authenticity and social connection can sometimes work against each other</li><li>Why these dimensions aren't hierarchical - just different landscapes to explore</li></ul><p><strong>Resources:</strong> Mateo has created a free Venn Diagram PDF mapping out all seven belonging states, complete with research notes and book recommendations. Reach out at <a href=\"mailto:createbelonging@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">createbelonging@gmail.com</a> or connect on LinkedIn to get your copy.</p><p>This isn't about optimizing your belonging or checking boxes. It's about recognizing the different pathways that are always available and learning to trust your own internal compass.</p><p><strong>Enjoying these conversations?</strong> Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you're listening - it helps more people discover these explorations of belonging and connection. Thank you for being part of this community and for doing the work of creating belonging for yourself and others.</p><p><br></p><h3>Acknowledgments:</h3><p>Music “Playing with Color” by Nullhertz obtained royalty-free from Pixabay</p><p>Thank you to the lovely people at Purple Space for your support</p><p>——————————-</p><p>Thank you for listening!&nbsp;</p><p>I would love your Feedback: Please send me an email at createbelonging@gmail.com and let me know what you thought of the episode.&nbsp;</p><p>You can also follow us on Instagram:<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/createbelonging/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> https://www.instagram.com/createbelonging/</a> or on Linkedin:<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/create-belonging\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> https://www.linkedin.com/company/create-belonging</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Mateo Bornico"}