Episode 211: Beyond Reason with Gregg Korbon
November 5, 2025
What happens when life forces us to confront the unexplainable?
Today’s guest, Gregg Korbon, is a retired anesthesiologist whose life took an extraordinary turn after the loss of his nine-year-old son, Brian.
A lifelong man of science, Gregg was suddenly faced with experiences that defied logic and ultimately changed the course of his life. In this deeply moving conversation, Gregg shares how tragedy cracked his heart open to a world beyond reason.
Together, we explore what it means to find meaning after unimaginable loss—and how love, grief, and trust can guide us through life’s transitions.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How a rational physician came to believe in experiences beyond science
- Brian’s final days and the messages he left behind
- How grief opened Gregg’s heart to unconditional love
- The ways dreams and symbols can help us heal and reconnect
- Why vulnerability can be a path to transformation
- What Gregg has learned about purpose, faith and trust in retirement
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About Gregg
Gregg Korbon served as an artillery officer during the Vietnam era before attending Duke University and Duke University School of Medicine, where he specialized in anesthesiology and pain management. He later taught at Duke and the University of Virginia, entered private practice, and directed an outpatient surgery center.
