North America’s Forgotten Fruit — the Pawpaw — is an excellent reminder that adventures in wild food are still available to us! Andrew Moore is here to share his journey seeking out the largest edible fruit native to the United States. In Andrew’s book Pawpaw: In Search of America’s Forgotten Fruit, he explores the past, present, and future of this unique fruit, traveling from the Ozarks to Monticello; canoeing the lower Mississippi in search of wild fruit; drinking pawpaw beer in Durham, North Carolina; tracking down lost cultivars in Appalachian hollers; and helping out during harvest season in a Maryland orchard. Along the way, he gathers pawpaw lore and knowledge not only from the plant breeders and horticulturists working to bring pawpaws into the mainstream (including Neal Peterson, known in pawpaw circles as the fruit’s own “Johnny Pawpawseed”), but also regular folks who remember eating them in the woods as kids, but haven’t had one in over fifty years. Andrew’s hunt for the wild pawpaw led him on quite the adventure, and in this episode, he gives us the lowdown on the pawpaw, its history and its modern-day revival. We take a look at pawpaw culture and discuss how it’s being cultivated and used today. Andrew certainly inspired me to hunt down the wild pawpaw, and I hope you’ll consider pursuing a wild food adventure of your own in the new year! Enjoy, and I’ll see you next week for the final episode of our podcast season! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Show Introduction Introducing Andrew Moore How Andy became acquainted with the pawpaw What is a pawpaw? The history The pawpaw revival Uncovering the mystery of the pawpaw The varying personalities in pawpaw culture Historical cultivation and use of pawpaw Growing pawpaw Origins of the name Hunting the wild pawpaw Where to find Andrew

Brian Fagan — one of the world’s leading archaeological writers — is back on the show! Brian was born in England and studied archaeology at Pembroke College, Cambridge. He was Keeper of Prehistory at the Livingstone Museum (Zambia) and, during six years in Zambia and one in East Africa, was deeply involved in fieldwork on multidisciplinary African history and in monuments conservation. He was Professor of Anthropology at the University of California, Santa Barbara, from 1967 to 2004, when he became Emeritus. He is regarded as one of the world’s leading archaeological and historical writers and is a widely respected popular lecturer about the past. In this episode, Brian talks to us about his latest book Fishing: How the Sea Fed Civilization and shares the fascinating insights he uncovered on the history of fishing. In his research, he found that fishing (for sustenance, not sport) rivaled agriculture in its importance to civilization. We discuss the historical timeline of fishing, early fishing equipment and how fishing became a commodity. Brian also shares his thoughts on the future of wild fisheries and the ocean ecosystem. Enjoy! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Show Introduction Introducing Brian Fagan Brian’s prolific writing career A history of fishing Defining fishing - recreational vs subsistence Establishing our timeline Early fishing equipment Fish as a commodity The loss of large-scale fisheries Future of wild fisheries The future of the ocean Will recreational fishing and hunting be a realistic practice in the future? Brian’s prognosis for the future of the human species

Arthur Haines is back on ReWild Yourself Podcast! Arthur is a good friend and our most esteemed frequent guest on the show. Arthur is a forager, ancestral skills mentor, author, public speaker, and botanical researcher. His work merges the material knowledge of present-day people with the ecological knowledge of ancestral people. Arthur’s mission is to help people develop deep awareness of and connection to nature, promote individual health and foster self-reliance. He is a fellow Mainer, and he hunts and gathers from our abundant local landscape to feed himself and his family.  In this episode, Arthur and I share — from the heart — our thoughts on a prominent and relatively recent phenomenon in our modern-day culture: the loss of respect for real-world experience/age-based wisdom and the valuing of modern cultural norms over biological norms. We’re often asked if eating wild food is a privilege, and we share our views on this and the true meaning of privilege. With a shared mission of promoting an egalitarian society that actively participates in ecology, practices ecoculture, fosters personal sovereignty and emboldens thoughtful interaction with fellow Homo sapiens, it is our hope that you listen to our viewpoints with an open mind and keep this conversation going in the ReWilding community! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Show Introduction Introducing Arthur Haines Arthur’s background The issues with social media Is wild food a privilege? Real world experience vs. facts The loss of elders and respect for age-based wisdom Biological norms vs present-day cultural norms Privilege and opportunity Personal sovereignty Closing thoughts Context and intent Our hunting and gathering updates

Tristan Gooley returns to ReWild Yourself Podcast to guide us through the lost art of reading nature’s signs. Tristan is an author and natural navigator. He teaches people to re-awaken their senses and tune into their ancestral ability to navigate across a landscape using the signs that nature provides. Tristan has led expeditions in five continents, climbed mountains in Europe, Africa and Asia, sailed small boats across oceans and piloted small aircraft to Africa and the Arctic. He has walked with and studied the methods of the Tuareg, Bedouin and Dayak in some of the remotest regions on Earth. He is the only living person to have both flown solo and sailed singlehanded across the Atlantic and is a Fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation and the Royal Geographical Society.  In this episode, Tristan explains how — once we learn to use nature as a compass — we can create a natural navigation map based in ecological knowledge. We also discuss Tristan’s latest work and the importance of purposeful nature engagement. Tristan gives us practical tips for re-awakening our senses to the natural world and simple techniques for getting started in natural navigation. Tune in, and be inspired to interact with your local landscape in a new and more intimate way! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Show Introduction: Hunt + gather updates: A recent trip to North Carolina and my Thanksgiving meal plan Season 3 of ReWild Yourself Podcast ends soon! Introducing Tristan Gooley Engaging with nature on a cerebral or physical level Simple techniques to dabbling in natural navigations Creating a natural navigation map based in ecology How people navigate around the world What Tristan’s working on now Going into nature with purpose How to inspire people to re-awaken their senses Getting someone started in navigation The future of natural navigation  Tristan’s prognosis for the future of the human species

In the final installment of our invasive species series, we hear from Tao Orion — author and permaculturist — for a new perspective on invasives that links restoration with thoughtful habitat design. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Tao has dedicated her life to the art and science of regenerative living. She has a degree in Environmental Studies with a focus on Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture and has studied under some of the world’s leading permaculture teachers. She co-owns Resilience Permaculture design with her husband. Tao offers an alternative conversation on invasives with her book, Beyond the War on Invasive Species: A Permaculture Perspective on Ecosystem Restoration. She believes that deep and long-lasting ecological restoration outcomes will come not just from eliminating invasive species, but through conscientious redesign of these production systems. In this episode, Tao shares how we can look to permaculture to inspire solutions to non-native invasive species and ecosystem restoration. She explains the restoration movement and imparts fundamental ecological knowledge to give context to our on-going invasives conversation. We also discuss ways to have meaningful conversations about invasive species without the divisiveness that can often arise from this controversial topic. Tao leaves us with some excellent strategies to participate in species and land stewardship as foragers with the goal of moving towards regeneration in ecosystems. Enjoy, and let’s keep this conversation going! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Show introduction Introducing Tao Orion What ignited Tao’s passion for permaculture The invasive species argument Monsanto’s role in invasive species Glyphosate explained The restoration movement Tending the wild Succession and agricultural disturbances Discussing invasives without the divisiveness  Shifting our relationship to land management How do foragers participate in species and land stewardship Tao’s prognosis for the future of the human species

“Rewilding holds out hope of a richer living planet that can once more fill our lives with wonder and enchantment.” -George Monbiot Prolific author George Monbiot joins us to share his niche in the world of rewilding: rewilding the land. George is an investigative journalist who writes a weekly column for the Guardian and is the author of a number of bestselling books, including Feral: Rewilding the Land, Sea, and Human Life where he passionately advocates the large-scale restoration of complex natural ecosystems.  To begin our conversation, George takes us back in time to the riveting adventures that began his career in investigative journalism. We cover a lot of ground in this interview, including how his work evolved to covering the large-scale ecological issues of our world, what rewilding means to George and his take on de-extinction. George also presents his argument in favor of fake meat as an option to feed the world’s population and why he does not feel that agriculture of any kind — including regenerative agriculture — is sustainable. While our opinions differed on some things, it was fascinating to hear George’s viewpoint on these controversial topics. Enjoy our conversation exploring George’s important work as an advocate for the rewilding of our earth’s ecosystems! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Show Introduction: Hunt + gather updates: Learning to live with a hunting dog and bear fat Introducing George Monbiot George’s riveting backstory  Why is 'the loss of wild humans' not making news headlines? How George came to be working on these big picture ecological issues What rewilding means to George Bringing back lost megafauna Rewilding becoming mainstream out of necessity A case for fake meat and why (regenerative) agriculture isn’t sustainable How do we feed the people of the world? George’s upcoming book George’s prognosis for the future of the human species

Toa Hunter Gatherer embodies the new generation of hunter-gatherers with a true connection to the natural world. From a very young age, Owen Boynton — Toa Hunter Gatherer — has been passionate about wild country, learning the habitats of the animals with a sense to always want to stay connected. Born in Te Urewera, the ancestral home of the Tuhoe people also known as “children of the mist," Toa's hunter-gatherer bloodline remains strong. Kaitiakitanga — guardianship for the natural world — guides Toa’s compass in life and work. Toa’s inspiring TV series “Toa Hunter Gatherer” focuses on sharing the traditional knowledge and techniques that have been lost since using modern ways to source kai, or traditional Maori food. In this episode, Toa shares from the heart on what it means to him to be a “full circle” hunter-gatherer. We get to experience hunting in New Zealand through Toa’s lens as we discuss the animals he hunts and the history of their introduced invasive species. We get to hear his perspective on conscientious hunting and gathering, from hunting terminology to “real trophy hunting” to showing reverence for elders. Toa affirms that — no matter what our ancestry is — we can all find connection to our place on this earth through participating in ecology and being devoted guardians of the natural world. Hunt - Gather - Provide! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Show Introduction: Hunt + gather updates: Canoeing the cranberry bog, a delicious wild food meal & bear fat Q&A: Soaking wild rice Introducing Toa Hunter Gatherer The meaning behind “Toa Hunter Gatherer" Toa’s background and the Maori culture How hunting works in New Zealand What animals Toa hunts in New Zealand Introduced invasive species Being mindful about hunting terminology Hunt, gather, provide — the full circle of the hunter-gatherer A typical episode of Toa Hunter Gatherer Hunting with elders A generational shift in hunting The real trophy hunting — providing for family and community Finding connection to your place on this earth Toa’s prognosis for the future of the human species Bowhunting

Doniga Markegard is a rancher with a background in ecology and permaculture, and she’s here to share how regenerative agriculture can help to restore the biodiversity of prairie grasslands while simultaneously producing grass-fed, nutrient dense meat.  In her youth, Doniga was mentored by some of the leading wildlife trackers, naturalists and Native spiritual elders. She spent years alone and with a small group of passionate youth in the Western Washington Wilderness learning the ways of the ancestors, immersing in nature, bird language, survival skills and wildlife tracking. Fast forward to today, she now stewards 10,000 acres of land in California where she — along with her husband and four children — owns and operates Markegard Family Grass-Fed LLC raising grass-fed beef, lamb, pastured pork and dairy. Doniga is passionate about large-scale restoration of Western Rangelands through cattle grazing, and she and her family have developed grazing and conservation management plans that encourage a resilient and diverse landscape. Doniga believes that humans are an integral part of the complexity of life, and in this episode, we hear how her family stewards land based on the principles and patterns found in nature. She takes us back in time to her wild childhood and her time spent tracking wolves in Alaska and Idaho. We discuss living with apex predators and her unique perspective on ranching alongside wolves, as a rancher with an ecological background and passion for wildlife. We also hear about her family’s misleading feature in the controversial film Cowspiracy, which sheds a grim light on the credibility of this film’s message. Tune in for a refreshing take on sustainable, holistic agriculture and Doniga’s captivating evolution from wild child to conservationist and rangeland steward! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Show Introduction Introducing Doniga Markegard What brought Doniga to her work in sustainable ranching On grasslands The life-centric focus of regenerative agriculture Doniga reflects on her childhood and shares about her book, Dawn Again Living with apex predators The truth about “Cowspiracy” Life on Doniga’s ranch Transitioning back into the world after time spent in wilderness immersion programs Doniga’s prognosis for the future of the human species

It was an absolute pleasure to talk with Lori McCarthy — a third generation Newfoundlander — about the importance of preserving cultural food heritage for future generations. Lori has dedicated her life to preserving the cultural food of her homeland, Newfoundland and Labrador, through her company Cod Sounds and the Livyers Cultural Alliance. Her core values embrace locally sourced regional cuisine and this is reflected in her food experiences and through her cooking school. Newfoundland and Labrador have a rich and fascinating history — grounded in the cod fisheries that once sustained them. Lori gives us a firsthand look at the land she calls home and shares how deeply the collapse of the local cod fisheries affected the fisherman and surrounding communities. Today Newfoundland and Labrador are home to a thriving food and restaurant industry, and Lori is at the forefront of keeping the area’s traditional, local and wild food in the spotlight. Lori’s work is incredibly inspiring and serves as a model that we can all learn from. Lori encourages us to join together with people from our local community to celebrate our local ecology and our own unique cultural food heritage — and to work together to pass this treasured knowledge down to future generations! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Show Introduction: Hunt + gather updates: A successful bear hunt A bear hunt Q&A Introducing Lori McCarthy Describing Newfoundland and Labrador How Lori got started in her work The rich food-based history of Newfoundland and Labrador Winters and the growing season History of the cod fisheries The cuisine of the local landscape + Lori’s journey into wild foods Preserving cultural food heritage A foraging year in Lori’s local ecosystem Eat It Wild Predictions for foraging in the future Lori’s prognosis for the future human species

Ben Falk returns to ReWild Yourself Podcast to add his perspective to our invasive species conversation series! Ben lives in an intentional, resilient, forage-able ecosystem on his homestead in Vermont's Mad River Valley that he designed and continues to evolve. As someone who works closely with his local landscape, he is intimately enmeshed with both native and non-native invasive species and has valuable input on this complex issue. Ben — an innovative permaculturist and intentional ecosystem designer — developed Whole Systems Design as a land-based response to biological and cultural extinction and the increasing separation between people and elemental things. Life as a designer, builder, ecologist, tree-tender, and backcountry traveler continually informs Ben’s integrative approach to developing landscapes and buildings. Ben has studied architecture and landscape architecture at the graduate level and holds a master’s degree in land-use planning and design. He has conducted more than 300 site development consultations across the US and abroad, and has facilitated dozens of courses on property selection, permaculture design, and resilient systems. Ben is also the author of the award-winning book the Resilient Farm and Homestead. In this episode, Ben and I grapple with some of the critical questions of the invasive species conversation: Who has the right to be considered native to a specific ecosystem when we are all native to this planet? Can we eat our way out of the invasive species problem? How do we define natural? Ben brings a balanced viewpoint to our invasive species series. He believes — as do I — that the conversation on invasives can be hugely advanced by active ecosystem participants (rewilders!). Tune in, and let's continue to be conscientious participants in the conservation of our ecology! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Show Introduction: Hunt + gather updates: Striper and mackerel fishing, squirrel hunting, acorn gathering and pack basket making Introducing Ben Falk Ben’s permaculture intentional ecosystem Food yield on Ben’s homestead  The processing that goes into a permaculture ecosystem Backstory to Ben’s viewpoints on invasive species Invasive species and native local plant communities — who has the right to stay? Thoughts on eating invasives Creating forage-able landscapes Tying a bow on the invasive species conversation Defining what’s natural Ben’s prognosis for the future of the landscape

Living in a society that promotes the idea of painful childbirth as the norm, it’s hard for many to imagine that childbirth does not only not have to be painful, but it can actually be orgasmic. Debra Pascali-Bonaro is here to shed light on the myths of childbirth and remind us that birth can be full of pleasure and delight. Debra has trained thousands of doulas and birth professionals around the world in the practices of gentle birth support. She is the creator and director of Orgasmic Birth, a documentary that examines the intimate nature of birth, an everyday miracle. She sees the powerful role birth plays in women’s lives when they are permitted to experience it fully. Debra is a sought-after inspirational speaker, chair of the International MotherBaby Childbirth Organization, and co-author of the book Orgasmic Birth, Your Guide to a Safe, Satisfying and Pleasurable Birth Experience. Her newest baby Pain To Power Childbirth is an online childbirth class that will provide you the keys to move from pain to pleasure in childbirth and beyond! An orgasmic birth is not defined as literally having an orgasm during birth — though that’s certainly possible! — rather it describes an overall birth experience that is safe, satisfying, gentle, joyous and pleasure filled. In this episode, Debra shares how mothers can create a birth ambiance that sets them up for a nurturing birth in any setting. We discuss the industrialization of birth and what the typical cascade of medical interventions looks like. Debra also explains the importance of staying connected to your sexuality during birth and many more invaluable pieces of information in this fantastic conversation. It’s time for orgasmic birth to become the cultural norm! As Debra so lovingly puts it, let’s “dance our babies into the world!" EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Show Introduction: Hunt + gather updates: Hunting squirrels, butchering chickens, harvesting acorns and our upcoming course on eating acorns Q&A: Daniel answers your questions on parasites & eating squirrels Introducing Debra Pascali-Bonaro Debra’s passion for birth  Permission to fully experience birth What is orgasmic birth? Industrialized birth What birth looks like around the globe Dancing our babies into the world The typical cascade of medical interventions Staying connected to sexuality during birth Explaining midwives, doulas and dude-las Males delivering babies Creating birth ambiance

As modern hunting and gathering as a movement and a way of life gains momentum, we need continue to discuss, define and evolve what it means to be a conscientious hunter-gatherer. Kevin Kossowan — documentary filmmaker and creator of the gorgeous and thoughtful series, From The Wild — joins us for a conversation on all things hunting and gathering. His series From The Wild is a Canadian-based documentary series following a group of food industry friends exploring the wild foods that surround them — putting them face to face with the adventures and uncharted culinary territories that wild foods offer. From Ruffed Grouse to Shaggy Mane mushroom to Moose to Brook Trout, Kevin does not shy away from any of the wild food kingdoms, and in today’s episode, Kevin shares what he’s learned over years of procuring wild food from his local landscape and shares his thoughts on some of the leading ethical debates in the hunting and gathering world. Kevin is a fellow conscientious hunter-gatherer, and as such, it was interesting to hear his thoughts on assigning culinary value to different wild foods, processing the dispatch of another life and the radical range of differences in motivation and ethics in the hunting world. We also get into the topics of bow vs. rifle hunting and hunting in your local ecology vs. traveling to experience the wild foods of novel ecological landscapes. As we collectively forge this new path as hunters and gatherers with a deep connection to the land that provides for us and a passion for sustaining that land for future generations, Kevin offers his unique perspective from his adventures hunting and gathering the wild landscape of Alberta, Canada. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Show Introduction: SurThrival’s new product: Taboo Aphrodisia Results from Daniel’s urine analysis test Hunt + Gather updates: Making cider, wild ricing & hunting seasons Q&A: Daniel’s morning static apnea practice Introducing Kevin Kossowan Kevin’s shares a bit about his background Curating an intelligent and thoughtful show on hunting & gathering Exposing chefs to wild foods Being a generalist Favorite species Kevin has worked with Exploring the terroir of the landscape Assigning culinary value to wild food How Kevin approaches the dispatch of another life Exploring the differing viewpoints and motivations in the hunting world Bow vs rifle hunting Thoughts on selecting weapons for the hunt Hunting close to home vs destination hunts Leaving a legacy for future generations Kevin’s prognosis for the future of the human species

Tim Spector — a Professor of Genetic Epidemiology and microbiome researcher — spent three days eating like a hunter-gatherer with the Hadza in Tanzania and dramatically changed the diversity of his gut microbiome. He wrote about his experience in a recent article for CNN, and we brought him on ReWild Yourself Podcast to share his story and explain the importance of gut diversity for robust health. Tim is also the Founder and Director of the TwinsUK Registry at Kings College, London — the richest collection of genotypic and phenotypic information worldwide — and has recently been elected to the prestigious Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences. He has published over 800 research articles and is ranked as being in the top 1% of the world’s most cited scientists by Thomson-Reuters. He held a prestigious European Research Council senior investigator award in epigenetics and is a NIHR Senior Investigator. His current work focuses on omics and the microbiome, and he directs the crowdfunded British Gut microbiome project. He is a prolific writer with several popular science books and a regular blog, focusing on genetics, epigenetics and most recently, microbiome and diet.  In this interview, Tim brings us up to speed on our current scientific understanding of the microbiome, what his research has uncovered and how we can apply this knowledge to our own diet and lifestyle to achieve a healthy microbiome. Ultimately, Tim has found that the key to a diverse and healthy gut is to ReWild Yourself — eating a species-rich diet of foraged foods and interacting with the natural world (translation: exposure to plentiful and diverse microbes). Tune into our conversation for an in-depth outline of the trillions of bacteria that inhabit your human animal, and learn how you can cultivate a healthy, robust community of beneficial gut bacteria. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Show Introduction: SurThrival NEW product teaser + upcoming Rather Hunt Gather clothing Hunt + Gather updates: Feral apples, wild cranberries, butternut, bear hunting, chicken of the woods mushroom and offshore fishing on the Bunny Clark Q&A: Barefoot boot recommendations Introducing Professor Tim Spector Defining omics Studying twins and epigenetics What led Tim to his study of diet Researching the healthiest diet The largest endocrine organ in the body: the microbiome Microbiome and metabolic individuality What is our current understanding of the microbiome? The effects of antibiotics on the microbiome Recounting Tim’s time spent living and eating with the Hadza Thoughts on the microbiome of the ReWilder General guidelines for a healthy microbiome Tim’s prognosis for the future of the human species

As the prevalence of ticks and tick-borne illness continues to grow, particularly in the northeastern United States, the modern hunter gatherer (and all who enjoy spending time in the natural world) must be acutely aware of the risk of tick exposure when out on the landscape and have a comprehensive tick strategy in place. Dr. Stephen Rich is here to take us on an intimate tour of the tick and how we can best mitigate our risk of tick-borne disease. Dr. Stephen Rich is a Professor of Microbiology and Director of the Laboratory of Medical Zoology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He is also the Director of Tick Report, a fantastic and accessible tick testing service for public individuals and agencies seeking more information about the risk of dangerous pathogens.  In this interview, Stephen guides us through the most common tick species and where to find them, as well as the life stages of the tick and the various stages of tick bite prevention. Stephen gives us the lowdown on why we’re seeing a massive increase and what appears to be a northward migration of ticks in our environment. We also discuss the various tick-borne illnesses, with a special focus on Lyme disease, and what we can do to prevent contracting these illnesses if we are bitten by a tick. This information is so vital for all of us who enjoy a relationship with the natural world! Please enjoy this illuminating conversation with Dr. Stephen Rich, and share this podcast with friends and family that could benefit from a better understanding of ticks and tick-borne illness! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Show Introduction: Hunt + Gather updates: Bear hunting and elderberry harvesting Q&A: Prepping for natural disasters + opting out of airplane body scanners Thoughts on ticks and tick-borne disease + Daniel’s personal tick strategies  Introducing Dr. Stephen Rich What piqued Stephen’s interest in zoonotic disease and ticks Mice in the last glaciation On Stephen’s service, Tick Report The taxonomy of ticks and transmission of disease Why the massive increase and northward migration in human-biting ticks? The life stages of ticks Where to find different species of ticks What happens when a tick bites you The stages of tick bite prevention Getting perspective on Lyme disease Lyme disease and co-infections by the numbers Best practices for removing a tick Stephen’s predictions for the future of ticks and tick-borne disease

Nadine Artemis is back on ReWild Yourself Podcast to discuss how to reveal and revive your natural radiance by embracing “renegade” beauty. Nadine is the creator of Living Libations, an exquisite line of serums, elixirs, and essentials oils for those seeking the purest of the pure botanical health and beauty products on the planet. She is the author of Holistic Dental Care: The Complete Guide to Healthy Teeth and Gums and soon-to-be-released Renegade Beauty: Reveal and Revive Your Natural Radiance--Beauty Secrets, Solutions, and Preparations. An innovative aromacologist, Nadine develops immune-enhancing formulas and medicinal blends for health and wellness. Nadine’s fresh paradigm for beauty and her natural approach to health presents a revolutionary vision; it allows the life-force of flowers, dewdrops, plants, the sun, and water to be the ingredients of healthy living and lets everything unessential, contrived, and artificial fall away. In this episode, Nadine guides us through the concepts of “renegade” beauty, beginning with the foundational piece of health, wellness and beauty: our microbiome. Most modern skincare and self-care products are laden with toxic ingredients that may offer a quick fix to an issue, but overlook the root cause, and often have detrimental effects to our bodies and our environment. Nadine encourages us to harness the power of our plant allies and the elemental forces of nature to simplify our self-care routines and allow our natural radiance to shine through. While we focus on many women-specific topics, there is something for everyone in this interview! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Show Introduction: Renegade Beauty Book Giveaway Hunt + Gather updates: elderberry harvesting, brook trout fishing, cooking with acorns and getting a dog Q&A: Properly storing wild berry powders Introducing Nadine Artemis Nadine’s new book, Renegade Beauty Beauty from within The meaning of vitalism From the milky way to the microbiome: allowing our micro biome to be our beautician Harnessing the power of our plant allies Wise interaction with the sun Navigating the toxins in our modern world Breast health  On iodine deficiency  Embracing the expansion of pregnancy Renegade beauty realms and skin type hype Moving towards a more beautiful world

Our bodies are a walking ecosystem that we share with trillions of microbes. While the majority of these microbes are native and beneficial, you might be surprised to learn that many of us are harboring parasites that can be the root cause of symptoms like chronic fatigue, brain fog, depression and more. Evan Brand is here to share the truth about parasites, how to test for them and how we can restore the ecology of our human animal. Evan is an Author, Podcast Host and a Louisville, Kentucky-based Board-Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and Nutritional Therapist. He is passionate about healing the chronic fatigue, obesity, and depression epidemics after solving his own IBS and depression issues. He uses at-home lab testing and customized supplement programs to find and fix the root cause of a wide range of health symptoms. In this interview, Evan and I discuss how to take a conscientious approach to many of the obstacles to robust health we face in our modern times. Our conversation leads us down many pathways — from glyphosate exposure to parasites to caffeine and stress response to mitigating the effects of EMF. Get out your notebooks for this one, folks, as Evan shares countless resources with us for our own personal investigation! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Show Introduction: Hunt + gather updates: Harvesting rosehips, making berry powder, apple cider season, upcoming bear season and acorn battered fried squirrel Q&A: How much food does Daniel actually hunt and gather + what foods does he purchase? Introducing Evan Brand What Evan’s been up to lately Hunting, Sandhill cranes and invasive species On glyphosate What led Evan to his work The truth about parasites and why you should care Likelihood of glyphosate exposure The science behind the benefits of nature immersion Caffeine, social media and anxiety Strategies for mitigating the effects of EMF Evan’s general prescription for his clients Evan’s prognosis for the future of the human species

Today’s show explores terroir — the flavor of place. Discovering the wild flavors of your local bioregion is a smart and ecologically interactive way to intimately engage with your place and add context to the story of your food. Pascal Baudar — wild food researcher and a self-styled “culinary alchemist” — joins us to share his unique and inspiring niche in the wild food world: wildcrafted terroir. Based in southern California with access to many different ecosystems (mountain, desert, chaparral, and seashore) and 700+ different wildcrafted ingredients, Pascal is a brazen wild food experimenter who combines his knowledge of plants and his local landscape with the innovative techniques of a master food preserver and chef. Pascal was named one of the 25 most influential tastemakers in L.A. by Los Angeles magazine, and his locally sourced wild ingredients and unique preserves have made their way into the kitchens of such star chefs as Ludo Lefebvre, Josiah Citrin, Ari Taymor, Michael Voltaggio, Chris Jacobson and Niki Nakayama. He is the author of The New Wildcrafted Cuisine, an incredible book of culinary concepts and ideas featuring recipes and preservation techniques using a local terroir. Pascal is here to change how we think about wild food. He invites us to experiment with the wild ingredients in our own local bioregion and shares some examples of how he creatively crafts wild cuisine from the landscape he calls home. You’ll hear the wide variety of uses for wild sage, how he makes his own salt and how he uses insects in his wild ferments. Pascal’s work is rooted in love of place, and I hope he inspires you to infuse more local wild terroir into your own wild food plate. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Show Introduction: Hunt +gather updates: Fishing, free diving and iguana hunting in the Florida Keys Q&A: Methods of organizing/recording/searching for your hunting/fishing/foraging spots to go back to in the future Teaser about upcoming show on ticks Introducing Pascal Baudar Pascal’s niche in the wild food world What led Pascal to survivalism Defining terroir Pascal’s local bioregion and wild food unique to his area How Pascal uses sage in his dishes Reflecting on a career in commercial foraging Insect cuisine Relationship to stone Adding context to your food How to make your own salt Wildcrafted fermentation The work behind the wild food plate Pascal’s educational journey Making vinegar from fruit flies Using acorns Spiritual relationship to wild food Pascal’s prognosis for the future of the human species

Water — our most vital resource — is a topic that is quite often on our minds. There are the global water issues such as the fact that 783 million people do not have access to fresh water, droughts throughout our planet are becoming more wide-spread and the biodiversity of our oceans is declining at an alarming rate. There are the issues closer to home, like (for us in the United States) the droughts in California and the recent water crisis in Michigan caused by contaminated municipal water, potentially exposing over 100,000 residents in the city of Flint, MI to high levels of lead in their drinking water. And then there are the more personal water issues, such as considerations over what’s the best, most healthful water for us to drink and how much water is ideal for one to consume in a day.  Our relationship with water has profoundly impacted our history, and Brian Fagan — archaeologist,  Emeritus Professor of Anthropology and prolific author — is here to share key pieces of our shared history with water and how we can reflect on this history to help solve water crises of the future. Brian was born in England, was educated at Cambridge University (BA (Honors), MA, and PhD) and worked in Central Africa as an archaeologist and museum curator before coming to the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1967. He is the author of numerous articles and general books on archaeology, ancient climate change, and most recently histories of water, ancient seafaring, and the changing relationship between humans and animals. Brian is regarded as one of the world’s leading archaeological writers and lectures about the past, especially ancient climate change, all over the world.  In this interview, Brian artfully weaves together the history of water and humankind. We discuss the timeline of water issues and cover some of the most prevalent water issues plaguing our planet at this time, as well as Brian’s predictions for what we can expect in the future. This interview is not a doomsday report, as Brian’s message is a wake-up call for our species that is filled with hope for our planet and Homo sapiens (the wise ones) and our ingenuity and adaptability. It is a call to regain the reverence for water that our ancestors possessed! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Show Introduction: The story of Lyrical and importance of easing people into wild foods Hunt + Gather updates: Chokecherries, Tenkara trout fishing and freediving What I've been reading and watching Q&A on insects: Natural repellents and indigenous practices for insect management Introducing Brian Fagan What led Brian to his work today The history of fishing Future of wild fisheries Defining archaeology The effects of agriculture on our planet When did water become an issue? History of humans and water The loss of reverence for water The current state of water Needless wasting of water Possible solutions to modern water issues Brian’s prognosis for the future of water

"How you live is how you die," Dr. Scott Eberle — a physician specializing in end-of-life care — tells us in today's interview. Having spent many years at the bedside of the dying, Scott has learned some important lessons from those participating in their final rite of passage, and he's here to impart a bit of that wisdom with us today, inspiring us to live and die more consciously. Dr. Scott Eberle is a medical director of Hospice of Petaluma in Petaluma, California, as well as an experienced teacher and author, and a wilderness guide.  Together with Meredith Little of the School of Lost Borders, he co-created “The Practice of Living and Dying,” an innovative wilderness curriculum exploring the human experience of being a mortal animal. In this interview, we explore the practice of living and dying and what it means to be a mortal animal. Consciously approaching life and death calls for us to "confront the difficult questions" and "have the difficult conversations" right now, and Scott shares how he has integrated these practices into his own life. We discuss Scott's experiences working in hospice, thoughts on death acceptance, the common regrets of the dying and much more. If you’re a mortal animal, you’ll want to hear this conversation! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Show Introduction: Hunt + Gather updates: Transitioning to autumn, wild cherries & trout fishing Reflecting on the Moon Dance Q&A: Beard-scaping Introducing Dr. Scott Eberle What is hospice and how Scott came to work in this field What it’s like to interact with people in their dying time Denial of death Lessons learned from the bedside of the dying The top five regrets of the dying What led Scott back to the natural world Experiencing the AIDS epidemic The practice of living and dying Blending holistic wellness with our modern healthcare system Being a mortal animal Confronting the difficult questions and conversations now Thoughts on the soul and life’s purpose What Scott has come to hope for his own dying time Scott’s prognosis for the future of the human species

What a pleasure it was to speak with lifelong forager and pioneer in sustainable commercial wild food and mushroom foraging, Connie Green. Connie founded one of the very first and largest wild food businesses in the U.S., Wine Forest, where she still resides as “head huntress,” overseeing a beautifully rich and diverse selection of wild foods furnished to top chefs, restaurants, retailers and consumers. Friends of the forest, Connie and her team believe that wild food harvesting goes hand in hand with a love and respect for the ecosystems where these delectable wild edibles grow. In this episode, Connie takes us back in time through the landscape of foraging over the past few decades and shares how she got her start in the commercial foraging business. She illuminates the commercial side of the foraging world with a focus on what she considers to be the secret ingredient in bridging the ancestral practice of hunting and gathering with modern gourmet cooking: sustainability and ethical harvesting practices.  We also explore some tactical “in the field” topics, such as Connie’s indispensable foraging equipment and her recommendations for how to get started foraging. Tune in and be inspired — or re-inspired — to participate in your local ecology by hunting and gathering from your landscape! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Show Introduction: Got a question for Kim Anami about healthy human sexuality? Hunt + gather updates: Freediving in Florida Q&A: Back support on long car rides Introducing Connie Green How Connie came to this way of life The landscape of foraging over the decades On Euell Gibbons - the great grandfather of foraging Wild food in restaurants Crossroads between wild foods and agriculture Eating invasives The sustainability of hobbyist and commercial foragers Level of processing for the commercial forager Connie’s indispensable foraging equipment Plant people, mushroom people, animal people Getting started foraging A message to aspiring foragers Connie’s prognosis for the future of the human species Where to find Connie’s work

Joe Roman — conservation biologist, author & editor ’n’ chef of EatTheInvaders.org — joins us for the second interview in our informal series on the topic of invasive species. Joe’s research focuses on endangered species conservation and marine ecology, and he is a researcher at the Gund Institute for Ecological Economics at the University of Vermont and a Hrdy Visiting Fellow at Harvard University. His website EatTheInvaders.org is dedicated to fighting invasives one bite at a time and is an incredible resource for hunter gatherers who are interested in being apart of the culinary solution to the biological problem of invasives. In this interview, Joe gives us the status report on global species extinction and shares some potential solutions to conserving our earth’s biodiversity through extirpation of invasive species. We discuss the impact individuals (and commercial operations) who hunt and gather can have on extirpating invasives from their non-native range, as well as the role government management plays in this issue. Joe gives us tactical advice for proper harvesting of invasives and for keeping our ecological impact on native biodiversity as low as possible when we’re out foraging. Peppered throughout our conversation are edible invasive species that you can learn more about and start harvesting right now! We cover a lot of ground in this interview, including a fascinating glimpse into the domestication of the ocean. Joe’s outlook — based on years of dedicated research and time spent in the field harvesting & eating invasives — is realistic but also quite hopeful. Tune into this conversation to gain a better understanding of the current landscape of invasives! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Show introduction: Our native North American caffeine plant Hunt + gather updates: lobstering and coastal foraging Chewstick update Q&A: Recommendations on chewstick species in different bioregions Q&A: Thoughts on blood type diets Q&A: Role of horses in ReWilding lifestyle Introducing Joe Roman Joe shares about his work The status report on global species extinction and invasives Conservation of charismatic species vs the less photogenic species Defining invasives A culinary solution to a biological problem Conservation of biodiversity and managing invasives Joe’s invasive species resource: EatTheInvaders.org A forager’s ecological impact Commercial harvest of invasives The domestication of the ocean Predictions on future species extinction Are there invasive species we can eat into extinction or extirpation from their non-native range? Thoughts on de-extinction Joe’s prognosis for the future of the human species

How can you create conditions that are private, safe and unobserved for yourself during childbirth? This question is a core message behind the work of Dr. Sarah Buckley — author of the best selling book Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering and mother of four home-born children. Dr. Buckley is a New-Zealand-trained GP/family physician with qualifications in GP-obstetrics and family planning and currently combines full-time motherhood with her work as a writer on pregnancy, birth, and parenting. Women were biologically designed to give birth in the wild, and oftentimes, the conventional maternity care system does not effectively support the ancestral and biological needs of a woman during childbirth. Dr. Buckley spent seven years researching and synthesizing the scientific evidence on the hormonal physiology of childbearing. She found that the science confirms the innate wisdom of a laboring woman — following your intuition can allow your hormones to guide you on the pathway to a healthy, gentle birth. In this episode, we unpack how women can tune into their innate birthing wisdom as Dr. Buckley guides us through the hormonal physiology from pregnancy all the way through to the first days spent with their newborn baby. We discuss preparing for labor, hormonal gaps, choosing a healthcare provider, breastfeeding, bed sharing and so much more. Enjoy! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Show introduction: Why Daniel's excited about Yaupon tea Chewstick update Hunt + gather updates: blueberries, mackerel fishing, clamming & upcoming Florida freediving trip Q&A: Daniel's opinion on sustainably-harvested coffee Q&A: Call to listeners for child-friendly resources with a "rewilding mindset" Introducing Dr. Sarah Buckley Sarah’s background Modern medical research validating traditional birthing wisdom Designed to give birth in the wild Institutionalizing the birthing process Pre-labor physiological preparations Defining a hormonal gap Setting yourself for the least amount of hormonal gap Listening to your intuition when choosing a healthcare provider What to do when hormonal gaps happen during birth Is there an appropriate length of time to breastfeed? Thoughts on bed sharing — a baby’s ancestral hardwiring Sarah’s mission statement What most excites Sarah in the field of birth care Sarah’s prognosis for the future of the human species

Samuel Thayer — internationally recognized authority on edible wild plants — was one of our very first guests on ReWild Yourself Podcast (way back in Episode #2!), and I’m so honored to have him back on the show for Episode #152 to discuss a fundamental topic for the conscientious forager: Ecoculture. Sam has authored two award-winning books on foraging, Nature’s Garden and The Forager’s Harvest, and he’s soon-to-be-releasing a third volume in his Forager’s Harvest series, Incredible Wild Edibles. He has taught foraging and field identification for more than two decades. Besides lecturing and writing, Sam is an advocate for sustainable food systems who owns a diverse organic orchard in northern Wisconsin and harvests wild rice, acorns, hickory nuts, maple syrup, and other wild products. For Sam, hunting and gathering is not just a passion he pursues on the side, it is life. That may sound unattainable in our modern world, but tune in, and you’ll see that Sam’s approach is practical, comprehensive and well within reach. In today’s show, we delve into "the management of natural ecosystems to enhance their production of useful products," or as Sam calls it, Ecoculture. Think “agriculture” and “permaculture,” but rather than tending to crops, we foragers tend the wild. Nature is productive, resilient and, perhaps most importantly, it includes humans. Rooted in our ancestry, hunting and gathering is how we cultivate relationship with our ecology, gain sovereignty from the agriculturally-dominated food system and protect the biodiversity of our planet for future generations. Tune in as Sam guides us through the principles of Ecoculture, and learn how you can get started stewarding your local landscapes right now. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Show Introduction: SurThrival re-introduces Yaupon! Hunt + gather updates: Clamming, shadbush, milkweed & blueberries Q&A: Does blueberry raking harm the plant? ReWild Yourself Podcast spotlight: Ask a Mortician - Caitlin Doughty #146 Introducing Sam Thayer How Sam became an authority in the foraging world Integrating wild food into your daily life The divide between foragers and hunters How the foraging demographic has changed over the years Hunting and gathering as life vs a part of life What is Ecoculture? Replacing our agro-centric creation myth Domestication of plants — who’s in control? Nature is productive and resilient Human impact on nature and “leave no trace” principles Can 7 billion people forage? The role of hunter gatherers in protecting biodiversity How to get started in landscape stewardship Sam’s hopes for the legacy of his work Sam’s prognosis for the future of the human species How to work with Sam

Stephen Jenkinson is back on ReWild Yourself Podcast to stretch our minds and hearts as he shares with us a bit of his elder wisdom on restoring real human culture. Stephen is a teacher, author, storyteller, spiritual activist, farmer and founder of the Orphan Wisdom School, a teaching house and learning house for the skills of deep living and making human culture. In our last interview (Episode #34) — a humbling conversation for me — Stephen shared insight into dying wise in our death phobic society. In today’s conversation, we focus on living wisely and meaningfully in our modern culture of self-hatred, entitlement, unwillingness to live deeply and lost connection to what makes us human. He leaves us with an empowering message on living a purposeful life, not just for ourselves, but for our collective culture and future generations. As Stephen so perfectly puts it, "Now is the time for work, not the time for getting paid.” EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Show Introduction: New SurThrival product coming soon! Hunt + gather updates: Cattail pollen-bearing flowers, Milkweed flowers, Wild strawberries, Shadbush & Self-heal CNN reports on the hunter-gatherer diet Q&A: Milkweed harvesting tips Introducing Stephen Jenkinson The absence of village-mindededness The story of Orphan Wisdom Growth and the issue with "how-to" questions  The measure of a sane society Your generational spiritual project What is real sorrow? Real human culture Stephen’s prognosis for the future of the human species

Can we eat our way out of our "invasive species" dilemma? Jackson Landers thinks that's part of the solution. The issue of invasives is becoming more prevalent as these species continue to spread, causing ecological destruction and the loss of native species and habitat all throughout our planet. As foragers and hunters, we have the opportunity to assist in the management of these non-native invasive species by targeting them when hunting and gathering.  We’ve been discussing invasive species throughout this season of ReWild Yourself Podcast, and today’s interview will be the first in an informal series investigating the topic. Our guest Jackson Landers is here to share his personal experience with eating invasives. Jackson is an author, science writer and adventurer based out of Charlottesville, Virginia, specializing in wildlife out of place. His most recent book, Eating Aliens, chronicles a year and a half spent hunting and fishing for invasive species and finding out whether we can eat our way out of some ecological disasters. In this episode, he recounts some of the interesting invasives he’s enjoying hunting and eating — from armadillo to lionfish. We discuss the true definition of invasive species, the effectiveness of hunting invasives as a form of eradication and how you can get involved with invasive species management. Enjoy this interview, and let’s keep this conversation going as we explore managing invasive species through hunting and gathering together this season! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Show Introduction: Hunt + gather updates: Eating mackerel and milkweed season Chewstick update Q&A: Humanely killing fish Q&A: Roadkill On Invasive Species Introducing Jackson Landers How Jackson got into the world of hunting and fishing Breaking the barrier to entry into the hunting world Credible sources for hunting journals What led Jackson to invasive species Hunting the invasive armadillo Defining invasives Humans as an invasive species What caused the great mass extinctions of years past? How effective is hunting invasives as a form of eradication? Palatability and easy to eat invasives De-extinction explained Jackson’s prognosis for the future of human species and conversation How to get involved with Jackson

Author and practiculturalist Ben Hewitt is back on ReWild Yourself Podcast to give us a peek inside his adventures in building a lifestyle living with and from the land. Ben resides on a thriving 100-acre homestead in Vermont where he and his family explore back-to-the-land living, permaculture design, wildcrafting, traditional skills and alternative education paths for their two sons.  In this episode, Ben shares on the evolution of his family’s personal journey as modern homesteaders. We discuss alternative childhood education and how his sons’ education paths have evolved in some unexpected directions. We also get into the topics of community-based living vs self-sufficient living, harvest sharing and how to strike a balance between foraging and farming. Ben’s non-dogmatic approach to this lifestyle is refreshing, and he has some wonderful insights for those aspiring to build their own ReWilded homestead. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Show Introduction: SurThrival Solstice Sale Hunt + Gather updates: wild strawberries and brook trout fishing Chewstick update Q&A: Favorite books and documentaries on agriculture Introducing Ben Hewitt What’s wrong with the term “unschooling” State requirements for alternative schooling paths What Ben’s kids enjoy learning about Fear of death and a firsthand experience with a home funeral Challenges of homeschooling Can you lead a ReWilding lifestyle in an urban setting? Life on a 100-acre farm in Vermont Community-based living vs self-sufficiency What types of food Ben’s family outsources Striking a balance between foraging and farming Advice to aspiring homesteaders Ben’s prognosis for the future of the human species

I’m often asked for advice on career opportunities in the world of ReWilding. Many people feel stuck in the rut of a 9-5 and dream of doing work in the world that’s fulfilling, meaningful, adds value to the lives of others and is in line with their personal beliefs and values. I’ve spent over a decade setting up a lifestyle where work and play blend seamlessly. It is a beautiful thing to wake up each day and do work that fuels you with passion, drive and purpose. I’ve seen health and wellness “trends” come and go over the years, and I’ve found the ones that stand the test of time are those rooted in our ancestral biology. Natural movement is one such niche of the ReWilding lifestyle, and today’s episode instructs on how you can get involved with natural movement as a career path. Danny Clark — MovNat Performance Director and Master Instructor —  is here to share a bit about the MovNat Trainer Certification program with us. MovNat is more than a system of natural movements, it is a training platform for enhancing the efficiency of your motility — walking, running, climbing, crawling, bounding and vaulting, lifting and carrying. It is a ReWilding approach to movement, placing its emphasis on retraining the brain and reprogramming our movement software. I’ve personally attended the MovNat Level 1 and 2 Trainer Certification courses and can vouch for the caliber of instruction and value received (and fun had!). What I learned from MovNat has helped me to become more efficient in how I move through day to day life. In particular, it has immensely improved my efficiency in hunting and gathering, which I explain more about in this show. If you are interested in a starting a more meaningful career path and are passionate about natural movement, now is a great time to get involved on the ground floor of this budding industry! Tune in for a special discount on MovNat Level 1 Trainer Certification and MovNat Online Coaching! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Show introduction: SurThrival Pine Pollen Sale Q&A: Stability ball vs standing Q&A: Flexibility Hunt + Gather updates Experiment with chewing sticks Introducing Danny Clark Danny’s background How Danny got involved with MovNat and natural movement Learning movement through progression Progressing through MovNat as a student The 8 domains How MovNat makes you fit for the ReWilding lifestyle Getting involved with MovNat MovNat Trainer Certification explained Taking wildness to the mainstream

Why do I eat wild? There are many reasons behind my choice to eat wild and many levels at which this question can be answered. Eating food is perhaps the most intimate act we perform, as my friend and regular podcast guest Arthur Haines so eloquently expresses in his lectures. The food — the organisms — you eat literally becomes your body. And, as we know, the dietary choices we make have vast implications on our environment as well as ourselves. Food, and where it comes from, reaches right to the heart of what it means to be human. Our dietary choices today deeply impact the future generations to come. Knowing this, it’s so important to be conscientious about the food we consume and how we choose to interact with our interconnected web of ecology. In my first solo episode of the season, I unpack what eating wild — and living a modern hunter-gatherer lifestyle — means to me personally. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Show Introduction: Hunt + Gather Updates: Black locust flower, Cattail shoots, Mackerel New anthropological evidence pushing sapiens back to 300,000 years old The Preamble  Choosing and building your lifestyle The modern human Staying human Self-mastery What is food? Why I Eat Wild Species diversity and experiencing novelty Walking humbly on the earth Natural population limiter Participating in the interconnected web of ecology

Caitlin Doughty — mortician, author and death acceptance advocate — joins us for a candid and humorous exploration of our mortality. Caitlin is on a mission to help our death-phobic society overcome anxieties about death and make death a part of life. She sheds light on all areas of death and the dying process in her popular Youtube channel “Ask a Mortician” and New York Times best-selling book Smoke Gets in Your Eyes. She founded the death acceptance collective The Order of the Good Death and co-founded Death Salon. She also runs Undertaking LA, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit progressive funeral home that empowers families to have a closer relationship with their loved one’s death. In this episode, Caitlin guides us through our rights — post mortem — and encourages us to consider a question not many are prepared to face: How would you like to die? Throughout our human history, families were responsible for the care of their own dead; the practice of transferring death care to a funeral home is a relatively new custom. Caitlin illuminates the non-funeral home & natural death care options that are available to us — at-home funerals, embracing decay, death doulas, natural burials and conservation cemeteries. Empower yourself to embrace the natural process of death and meaningfully interact with the dying process. Episode Breakdown: Show Introduction: SurThrival Pine Pollen Sale, upcoming product teaser & I'd Rather Hunt + Gather t-Shirts Hunt + Gather updates: Eating groundhog, roadkill deer and more! Q&A: The sustainability of hunting for 7.5 billion people Introducing Caitlin Doughty How Caitlin become enamored with the post mortem aspect of anatomy Theory and practice What is the common response to humor about death? The civilizing of civilization — what’s contributed to our fear and avoidance of death Caitlin’s exploration into the death rituals of cultures around the world Conservation cemeteries Death doulas, the non-funeral home experience and death acceptance The legalities of handling a dead body  Immaturity about death Elders vs orders How Caitlin would like to die Caitlin’s prognosis for the future of the human species

Thomas J. Elpel is an author, builder, conservationist and a pioneer in experiential education. Inspired by his childhood adventures exploring and foraging the wild lands of Montana with his grandmother, Thomas developed a passion for the natural world at a very young age. He has dedicated his life to igniting this same passion in others and is a living example of the ReWilding lifestyle. In this episode, Thomas and I discuss the importance of developing a deep and interactive relationship with nature. He elaborates on a concept we often discuss on ReWild Yourself Podcast — conservation through use. In order to be true advocates for conserving ecology, we must participate in it; not just observe it. Thomas shares how we can foster our connection to nature and find our place in the ecosystem through hunting, gathering and learning primitive skills. He also shares a bit about life as a hunter-gatherer in Montana, including a fascinating story about a wild bison harvest in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. I hope this interview inspires you to get out there and connect with YOUR local ecology! Enjoy! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Show Introduction: A note of gratitude Pine pollen sale at Surthrival Hunt + Gather updates: Milkweed, Tenkara fishing & hunting dogs Q&A: A four-element approach to a healthy nomadic lifestyle Introducing Thomas Elpel How Thomas became interested in nature-based living How his book Botany in a Day came to be Nature school immersion and the loss of nature connection Participating in nature to fuel conservation How to procure wild protein at a low cost Mushroom and plant foraging in Montana Balancing modern and primitive Recounting a Yellowstone wild bison harvest Thomas’s prognosis for the future of the human species

My dear sister Chloe Parsons joins us on ReWild Yourself Podcast to talk all things motherhood. Chloe blends her unique experience as a nutritional therapist, MovNat trainer and a mother of two to invigorate modern women with renewed perspective on health and happiness. She works with clients and actively shares her learning experiences in health, mothering and life as @wholly.chloe on Instagram. In this episode, Chloe and I open up about a very intimate subject: our miscarriage stories. We share our own unique experiences with miscarriage, how it affected us and how we processed our reproductive grief. Additionally, Chloe recounts her firsthand experience with pregnancy, childbirth and mothering two children and discusses the philosophies that guide how she mothers. We also get into the topics of breastfeeding, menstruation, the importance of family and how Chloe incorporates movement into day to day life with her two children. If you’re a mother, mother-to-be or aspiring mother, this interview is for you! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Show Introduction: Upcoming Surthrival Sale Recounting a recent trip to Florida Recent Maine foraging adventures Q&A: Podcast & book recommendations for the beginning forager Q&A: Where to forage for wild food Introducing Chloe Parsons On the importance of family Chloe’s guiding mothering philosophies Religious upbringing as a rite of passage On miscarriage, holding space and women reclaiming the birth process Beginning menstruation Chloe describes the differences in her first and second pregnancies Incorporating movement with kids through play Breastfeeding Auto-cannibalizing yourself post-pregnancy Chloe’s postpartum approach to nutrition Advice to aspiring mothers and mothers-to-be Raising future generations and Chloe’s prognosis for the future of the human species

In past episodes of ReWild Yourself Podcast, I’ve explained why I’m not a vegan (ReWild Yourself Podcast #94) and, instead, why I’m a conscientious omnivore (ReWild Yourself Podcast #100). In my personal quest for the most natural diet for the human animal, I was a vegan for about 10 years, and The Vegetarian Myth by Lierre Keith was an impactful read for me as I transitioned back to an omnivorous diet. I’m thrilled to have Lierre Keith — former vegan, best-selling author and environmentalist — join us to share about her experience with veganism. Lierre spent 20 years eating a vegan diet, and in that time, she did significant damage to her body. Only when she began to introduce animal foods back into her diet — eating a more balanced, omnivorous diet — was her body able to heal and regenerate. Lierre also explains the destructive history of agriculture and why veganism is not the answer for ecological restoration of our devastated prairies and forests. This is an important conversation for all of us interested in eating the optimal human diet while living with a light ecological footprint on this planet! **Please note: The audio quality of this interview is not excellent because we recorded over Skype. We apologize in advance for the audio quality, but we think the content makes up for it! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Show introduction: Poison ivy, nettle stings and tick bites Harvesting Hopniss, Apios americana Upcoming Florida hunt + gather trip Subscribe to my newsletter Q&A: Thoughts on gardening vs wild food foraging Introducing Lierre Keith How Lierre came to write The Vegetarian Myth The damage veganism can do to the human body The results of Lierre’s 20 years of veganism What led Lierre to ecological restoration Why are vegans so angry? Agriculture and our hierarchical civilization Is organic farming a way forward? Restoring the prairie grasslands The future of Lierre’s work What keeps Lierre motivated in her work Lierre’s prognosis for the future of the human species How to find Lierre’s work

Dr. Jack Wolfson “The Paleo Cardiologist” joins us on ReWild Yourself Podcast for a lively conversation on everything from natural heart health to vaccines to geoengineering. Dr. Wolfson is a board-certified cardiologist who believes bad nutrition and toxins create heart health problems. At his practice, Wolfson Integrative Cardiology, he uses in-depth testing and targeted nutrition to prevent and treat cardiovascular disease — treating the whole person, getting to the cause of the issue, instead of treating only the symptoms.  Dr. Wolfson is bold, honest and passionate about awakening the world to wellness and a holistic approach to healthcare. In this episode, he breaks down the landscape of holistic cardiology and how he works with patients who are transitioning from conventional cardiology to a more natural approach. Our interview also takes us into some taboo areas — the vaccine debate and geoengineering, in particular — and Dr. Wolfson and I share our personal beliefs surrounding these topics. Please listen with an open mind, and as always, do your own research and use your intuition to come to your own personal conclusions. Enjoy! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Show Introduction: I’d Rather Hunt + Gather T-Shirts Leek harvest Preserving your harvest Post season scouting for new wild food spots Subscribe to my newsletter Q&A: Practical gear recommendations   Q&A: Thoughts on wasted harvest Introducing Dr. Jack Wolfson The landscape of the conventional cardiology world How Jack got into holistic cardiology Transitioning a patient from conventional to holistic cardiology Explaining quantifying blood tests Breaking down Leaky Gut Thoughts on environmental toxins and heavy metal toxicity in seafood The vaccine debate Attachment parenting Is our modern-day condition by design or by accident? Geoengineering Jack’s prognosis for the future of the human species

Dr. Nicole Apelian joins us to share about her experience living with Lions and the San Bushmen in southern Africa. Nicole is a scientist, mother, educator, researcher, expeditionary leader, safari guide, herbalist and traditional skills instructor. Nicole’s background is as diverse as it is impressive. She has worked as a game warden with the US Peace Corps, spent time tracking and researching lions in southern Africa and she’s developed strong relationships with the San Bushmen tribe through years of living and working with them. A passionate educator, she currently leads yearly tracking & bird language expeditions through the Kalahari alongside the Naro Bushmen. Nicole continues her work with the San Bushmen to help them find strategies to preserve their traditions and is currently cataloging indigenous plant uses with a community of Naro Bushmen who regard her as family. In this episode, Nicole gives us a peek inside the world of the San Bushmen tribe. We learn who they are, how they structure their tribe, how the relationships between men and women work and how they raise their babies. She also shares some of the horrific obstacles they’ve faced over the years and how they’re recovering today.  Our conversation traverses a myriad of fascinating topics. We discuss what it’s like living with a predator, cultural appropriation and the romanticizing of the hunter-gatherer lifeway, Nicole’s time spent surviving alone in the wilderness, the future of modern day indigenous tribes living in their traditional lifeway and much, much more.  EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Show Introduction: Hunt + Gather T-Shirt Pre-order Update How Reishi mushroom impacts your health Pine pollen harvesting Recounting spring turkey hunting in Maine and New Hampshire The Eagle Huntress Arthur Haines’ Spring Foraging Workshop Landscape analysis Ecologically conscious foraging and regulating foraging Continuing the conversation on invasive species vs planetary plant citizenship Q&A: Thoughts on forming communities online vs in-person Subscribe to newsletter for exclusive content Introducing Dr. Nicole Apelian Nicole’s story What it’s like living with predators Living with African Lions vs living with Mountain Lions Who are the San Bushmen? The status of the San Bushmen botanical knowledge The obstacles the San Bushmen have faced over the years and how they are recovering Cultural appropriation and romanticizing the hunter-gatherer lifeway Alone in the wilderness vs community living Egalitarianism & the relationship between men and women in the San Bushmen community Raising babies, love and marriage in the San Bushmen community The gift of timelessness How Nicole fed herself during her time alone in the wilderness Role of wild food and medicine in the future The future of indigenous peoples living in their traditional lifeway Nicole’s prognosis for the future of the human species Importance of prepping How to connect with Nicole

Our feet are so much more capable than many of us are aware, and innovative podiatrist Dr. Ray McClanahan is here to share how we can attain strong, flexible, proprioceptive and resilient feet that engage their world meaningfully. In his 18 years as a podiatrist, Dr. Ray has learned that most foot problems can be corrected by restoring natural foot function. His practice, Northwest Foot & Ankle in Portland, Oregon, allows him to care for those who find their highest joy when in motion. He is also the inventor of Correct Toes, silicone toe spacers designed to place each toe in the correct anatomical position in relationship to each other and to the ground. In this episode, Dr. Ray shares the history of wearings casts (aka shoes) on our feet and the foot ailments that are caused by modern footwear and lifestyle. He breaks down our basic foot anatomy and the vast capabilities of the human foot when allowed to function in its natural form. He also gives an overview of what the journey to robust foot health looks like and the steps we can take to achieve this. Tune in for an in-depth discussion on this foundational piece of our overall health and wellness strategy! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Show introduction: Pine Pollen harvesting season Recounting this week’s turkey hunt Birch syrup season Spring green foraging Discussion on invasive species Introducing Dr. Ray McClanahan Why did we start wearing casts on our feet? What foot ailments are caused by footwear and lifestyle? Breaking down foot anatomy How Dr. Ray got into natural podiatry & the podiatry industry The four primary negative features of athletic footwear Capabilities of the human foot The story of William Rossi and Phil Hoffman Fashion footwear The truth about arch support What does the journey to foot health look like? Dr. Ray’s prognosis for the future of the human species How to connect with Dr. Ray

In part two of the Way of the Sea Huntress, professional spearfisherwoman Kimi Werner shares the beautiful story of her relationship with her local aquatic ecology and what led her from competitive spearfishing to spearfishing for food. Coming full circle, one of the most important parts of spearfishing for Kimi is getting to prepare her harvest to share with her loved ones and community. Tune in for an inspiring story of a woman dedicated to her craft and passionate about a healthy, sustainable future for our global community. And if you enjoy this conversation, check out part one where Kimi and I go deeper into her spearfishing hunting practice! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Introducing Kimi Werner How Kimi became a spearfisherwoman What led Kimi to competitive spearfishing Spearfishing in Hawaii vs Rhode Island Walking away from competition Who is Kimi today Participating in ecology Kimi’s relationship to her prey Kimi on holding her breath Women and hunting The beauty of your food’s story Kimi’s prognosis for the future of the human species

The ocean has long been a source of sustenance, inspiration and adventure for Kimi Werner. Free diving to the ocean floor on a single breath to catch each day’s meal, Kimi is intimately connected with her local ecosystem. Her passion for spearfishing and ocean ecology has led her to be a heart-driven voice for conscientious hunting and conservation. Growing up off the grid in an isolated part of coastal Maui, Kimi was introduced to spearfishing by her father, who freedove for her family’s primary food source. Discovering her passion for free diving later in life, she went on to become the U.S. National Spearfishing Champion.  While there are many complexities to identifying as a hunter, Kimi believes that conscientious hunting is a meaningful way to have true connection to where our food comes from. We discuss this, as well as the role hunters play in restoring the earth back to balance. For those who are interested in the more tactical, day-to-day elements of Kimi’s spearfishing practice, you’ll enjoy hearing Kimi break down her spearfishing kit, the fish to table process, her favorite smoker grill and more! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Show Introduction: Kim Anami’s Coming Together 10-week Salon Fountain of Truth Spring Water crowdfunding campaign Q&A: Building strength and agility for archery and hunting Q&A: Daniel's tick strategy Introducing Kimi Werner Kimi’s recent adventures The complexity of identifying as a hunter Connection to our food and our sense of self Kimi explains her spearfishing hunting practice How Kimi remains undetected from prey underwater Kimi’s basic spearfishing kit Special relationships with certain tools What species have meant to the most to Kimi The most humbling species that Kimi has shared the water with The fish to table process How Kimi keeps her fish cold after the hunt Kimi’s favorite smoker grill Getting into mammal hunting and hunting invasive species Do hunters play a role in the future of bringing the earth back to balance? How to connect with Kimi

“…The modern day renewal of rites of passage is essential not only for the health of the individual, but also for the health of our communities and for the planet." -School of Lost Borders Petra Lentz-Snow has guided vision fasts and wilderness rite of passage programs for over 20 years and is currently serving as Co-Director and Board Member at the School of Lost Borders. A rite of passage is a ceremony or ritual that marks a transition into a new life stage. Some rites of passage occur naturally over the course of your life and others are brought about by crisis or a significant change in your life. The modern day renewal of rite of passage ceremonies, initiated by organizations like the School of Lost Borders, gives us the opportunity to intentionally step into our lives more fully and reclaim our indigenous soul. In this episode, Petra gives us an in-depth look into the purpose and process of rites of passage, both naturally-occurring and intentionally sought out ceremonies, such as guided vision fasts. She takes us through the many different types of rites of passage, discusses why crisis is crucial for growth and shares about the role of the natural world in rite of passage.  Enjoy, and be prepared to soak up Petra's deep, healing wisdom throughout this conversation. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Show Introduction New Surthrival product teaser I’d Rather Hunt + Gather T-shirt Pre-order ending soon! Spring, maple syrup tapping & upcoming hunt + gather adventures Winners of “I’d Rather Hunt + Gather” giveaway Q&A: Daniel’s thoughts on proposed bill that could end foraging in Maine Arthur Haines’ new project on sustainably harvesting native plants  Introducing Petra Lentz-Snow How Petra got into guiding rite of passage retreats What is a rite of passage? Bringing your gift out into the world The first and foremost rite of passage Common rites of passage for women and men What calls people to a rite of passage? Protecting your status Why is crisis crucial? Preparing for a rite of passage The role of the natural world in rite of passage Coming back from a rite of passage Petra’s prognosis for the future of the human species

Chris Morasky is a wildlife biologist with 30 years experience teaching Stone Age skills and nature connection and is considered one of the top Stone Age skills experts in North America. After many years spent living in the wilderness and small communities of British Columbia, Idaho and Utah, Chris left his primitive lifestyle and transitioned to living in the metropolis of Los Angeles. Through this experience, Chris has gained a unique perspective on the intersection of ancient skills and future technology, and he’s here to tell us why it’s essential for humanity to understand how to merge the wisdom of our ancestors with the ideas and technology of the future. In this episode, Chris encourages us to look at the bigger picture philosophies of ReWilding. While learning how to tan a hide and start a friction fire are valuable skills, the true purpose of ReWilding can sometimes get lost in these minute details. Chris shares how we can use primitive skills, nature connection and indigenous wisdom as doorways to healing and gaining a better understanding of our interconnectedness. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Show Introduction: How to win a free “I’d Rather Hunt + Gather” T-shirt/Sticker Thriving by staying fit for our three environments: natural, artificial & virtual Q&A: Why Daniel chooses to live in Maine Q&A: How to ReWild in the city Q&A: How to explain ReWilding to people in your life who might find it hard to relate to A new piece of acorn processing equipment Stewarding land and harvesting maple sap Introducing Chris Morasky How Chris developed a passion for awakening the ancestral human spirit How Chris got involved in pre-agricultural ways of being The nature of our enslavement Looking at the bigger picture in ReWilding The rugged individualist Chris’s story of leaving the wilderness and moving to LA Our human trajectory How can we heal? Chris’s prognosis for the future of the human species How to work with Chris

"Scientists mapped the human genome a decade ago, but we still haven’t mapped what’s in human milk.” —Jennifer Grayson Jennifer Grayson — breastfeeding mother and author of Unlatched: The Evolution of Breastfeeding and the Making of a Controversy — has made it her mission to find out how & why we've moved away from breastfeeding as a society and to identify what needs to happen for human milk to once again become the human norm. In this eye-opening conversation, Jennifer takes us on a journey through the timeline of our attempts to re-create breastmilk and the industrialization of feeding our babies. While breastfeeding has been making a comeback in the last few years, this natural, ancestral practice is still considered controversial and taboo in our society, and Jennifer shares what we can do to help normalize breastfeeding once again. From the sexualization of breasts to the risks of not breastfeeding to the lack of societal support for breastfeeding women, we cover a lot of ground in this interview. Tune in for an education on our first and most fundamental experience as human beings. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Show introduction: Exciting announcement: New T-shirt/Sticker “I’d Rather Hunt + Gather”! How to win a free “I’d Rather Hunt + Gather” T-shirt/Sticker Roadkill as a way to eat wild meat Q&A: Creating space for rewilding practice in a world set out to enslave and dominate our time Q&A: Thoughts on coffee/stimulants in general Q&A: Interviewing guests from a hunter-gatherer/indigenous background on the show The importance of the topic of breastfeeding When did we start moving away from breastfeeding? The phenomena of the wet nurse Industrialization of feeding human babies The timeline of our attempts to re-create human breastmilk Why it’s difficult for some women to breastfeed Benefits of breastfeeding Modern day vs anthropological norms for breastfeeding length of time The sexualization of breastfeeding Breastfeeding in public How to make breastfeeding the norm in the United States How can we help as individuals to make breastfeeding the norm Is it inevitable that human milk will become the human norm? Jennifer's prognosis for the future of the human species

Simon Thakur is the creator of Ancestral Movement — an approach to embodied practice aimed at radically transforming and expanding the sense of self, by exploring and rediscovering patterns of movement and awareness that are part of our species’ history, both recent and ancient.  In this episode, we explore how to open up the realm of infinite expression with our bodies through a basic understanding of mirror neurons, body-mapping, comparative anatomy and animal mimicry. While that might sound complex, Simon explains that "As we explore, we find that the body is full of layer upon layer of extraordinary, ancient, ancestral power – four billion years of adaptation and embodied knowledge – and we start to anchor this understanding of shared ancestry and vast evolutionary timescales in the actual feeling of the body itself." Simon encourages us to become aware of the structural and behavioral similarities we share with other living creatures through developing our sense of empathy and body awareness. We also discuss the current status of the Australian indigenous lifeway and how to learn to understand the language of nature. Tune into this fascinating conversation with Simon Thakur to learn more about the possibilities of your own human animal. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Show introduction: Exciting new SurThrival products in the works What Daniel has been up to this winter Upcoming spring hunting and gathering pursuits Green iguana hunting in the Florida Keys Conservation through use + finding mentors in the hunting & gathering world Recent interview with Luke Storey on The Life Stylist Podcast Starting back up with the ReWild Yourself Podcast Q&A Find A Spring's new mobile-friendly website Recapping on the A New Path Book Club Introducing Simon Thakur What Simon’s been up to lately What led Simon to ReWilding The current status of the Australian indigenous life way Learning to understand the language of nature How to get started integrating into your local ecology Mirror neurons, empathy and comparative anatomy Opening up the realm of infinite expression with the body Working with Simon Simon’s prognosis for the future of the human species

"Two billion people in 80% of the world’s countries consume insects as part of their daily diet, and entomophagy has been practiced by those cultures for thousands of years.” In today’s bonus ReWild Yourself Podcast episode, I talk with the creators of the new documentary film The Gateway Bug, Johanna B. Kelly and Cameron Marshad. Johanna and Cameron are passionate about entomophagy and its potential to massively improve the sustainability of our current broken food industry. During the making of The Gateway Bug, they learned the ins and outs of the booming American edible insect industry, and they give us an inside look into the current landscape and what we can expect in the future. I hope this interview leaves you inspired to begin including edible insects in your diet! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: How Johanna and Cameron started working on this project The insect food industry & the existing broken food industry Eating whole insects vs eating insect powder Hierarchy of animals Nutritional content of insects Efficiency of raising insects for food Insect foods in grocery stores and restaurants The future of insect food How to get involved with The Gateway Bug Prognosis for the future of the human species

During the winter season, we tend to spend more time indoors. This winter I’ve been spending my indoor-time honing some ReWilding skills — such as my hand drill practice (friction fire), tending to my fishing lines (for ice-fishing), and processing foods from the fall harvest. My partner Avani and I like to watch a movie, documentary, or episodic show while we carry out the rhythmic processing of our acorns into flour. While there’s some obvious irony in the idea of using modern media to “inspire” ReWilding, video has all but replaced the stories told by our elders around the fire each night. I am always on the hunt for fresh, inspirational media and thought I’d share a few of my favorites — some new, some old — with you!

My friend Nora Gedgaudas — author, nutritionist and repeat ReWild Yourself Podcast guest — joins me to discuss the essential nutrient that our bodies literally evolved to eat: Fat. In her latest book Primal Fat Burner (coming soon to a bookstore near you!), Nora refutes the popular mainstream belief that saturated fat is the culprit of disease and shares how dietary fat is actually crucial to vibrant physical and mental health. We cover a lot of ground in this episode as Nora guides us through the ancestral diet we are built for, the nutrients we need to acquire from animal-sourced foods and cultivating a foundational metabolism. We also get into some fascinating side tangents — from ethical issues in the world of natural foods to corporate funding of veganism to alcohol to feminism. Enjoy! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Daniel shares on: Spelt fishing and preparation ReWild 101: A New Path Book Club Nora on writing her most recent book & the writing process Primal Fat Burner How the sugar industry shifted heart disease blame to fat Ethical dilemmas in the natural foods industry Corporate vested interest in carbs as a staple and veganism Is dairy a healthful food? Wheat, domestication and war Feminism vs. one-ness — what makes us fundamentally human Alcohol — a food and a drug Cultivating a foundational metabolism The diet we are built for How to get sufficient DHA Nora’s upcoming book release and charity event Diet diversity and the health of your microbiome Protein moderation The nutrients we need from animal-sourced foods We evolved as fat hunters Nora goes more in-depth on what’s included in Primal Fat Burner How to stay in contact with Nora and find out more about her new book and charity event Nora's prognosis for the future of the human species

Season 2 of ReWild Yourself Podcast is coming to a close, and I’m so grateful to each and every one of you for your support this year! This episode is debuting on the Winter Solstice, a time of the year when many of us are reflecting on the past year and setting goals for the upcoming journey around the sun. In 2017, I’d like to encourage you to renew your ReWilding vow and become a master of the elements. I take you through each element — Earth (food), Water, Air, Fire — sharing my personal resolutions, as well as my suggestions for how you can resolve to upgrade your life and strengthen your relationship with each element.  In each episode of ReWild Yourself Podcast this season, I’ve been asking each guest the same question: What is your prognosis for the future of the human species? I recap on the answers we’ve heard this past year and share my current thoughts on the topic. Now I’d love to hear from you! What are your resolutions for the New Year? How will you ReWild Yourself? EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Surthrival’s annual Solstice sale Shoutout to our sponsors ReWild 101: A New Path Book Club Scholarship opportunity for ReWild 101 Acorn gathering Daniel answers your questions on: Using a pressure cooker in the acorn leaching process Acorns and gluten What causes years with more acorn production Simple and delicious recipes using acorn flour Natural time vs the Gregorian calendar The difference between resolutions and intentions A call to renew your ReWilding vow: Becoming a master of the elements in 2017 Eating from the Four Kingdoms — being more conscientious about your food choices Making your own natural medicine My personal food resolutions for the year Upgrading your water Cleaning up your air Strengthening your relationship with fire Setting realistic goals Daniel's thoughts on the prognosis for the future of the human species

Summer Bock believes that good health starts in the gut, and she is dedicated to helping people heal their digestive issues naturally. You have about three pounds worth of microbiota lining your gut that is active, diverse and affects way more than just your digestion. In this interview, Summer is here to share how you can for keep your gut strong, healthy and motile. We discuss her top strategies for repopulating gut flora, how stress affects your gut health and what you can do about it, how to remineralize your body and we even get into the growing trend of fecal transplants. This interview is a great reminder that we need to eat from all Four Kingdoms: Animal, Plant, Fungal and Bacterial. I hope it inspires you to infuse your diet with more fermented foods and cultivate a healthy, robust gut flora. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Daniel shares on ice fishing, fresh food and the origins of the Christmas tree Daniel answers your questions on geophagy, favorite bedding options and Kava Root tea How Summer became interested in gut health What does your gut health affect? Defining the gut Strategies for repopulating our gut flora Probiotics: supplements vs whole foods How to remineralize your body What are pre-biotics? The lowdown on fecal transplants  Thoughts on kombucha Keeping our gut strong, healthy and motile The connection between disbiosis and disorganization Stress, survival strategies and emotional detox Summer’s Gut Rebuilding Program Summer’s prognosis for the future of the human species

Arthur Haines — botanist, taxonomist, primitive skills practitioner and a regular guest on ReWild Yourself podcast — is back on the show, and we have some VERY exciting news to share with you. For the past year, Arthur has been pouring his heart into writing a book that is a foundational education in human ecology and the ReWilding lifestyle. From the diet of Homo sapiens to a look at civilizations past to expanding comfort zones through hormesis, Arthur takes us through the book chapter by chapter, hitting the highlights of each topic as we go. At the heart of the book, and Arthur’s message, is something many of us feel — the missing lynchpin: a need for sustainable and rejuvenate ReWilding community. In the past few shows, I’ve been hinting at an online program Arthur and I have put together for the upcoming winter season. This program will be a great way to stay connected with Arthur and I — and the ReWilding community — throughout the winter months. We’ll dive into study together and support one another in keeping ReWilding motivation high. In this episode, we share all the details on how you can get involved. I hope you’ll join us this winter! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Daniel answers your questions on: Public speaking When to teach your child about hunting Building community Daniel shares about ReWild 101: A New Path Book Club Program details Early bird pricing on the program An exciting scholarship opportunity Daniel and Arthur catch up Arthur shares about his new book, A New Path A need for sustainable and rejuvenate ReWilding community A course book for the ReWilding lifestyle Distilling the diet of Homo sapiens Wild water and wild medicine A look at past civilizations and what we can learn from them Learning and unlearning Real, wild movement for real living Input from the ReWilding community Hormesis: expanding comfort zones The missing lynchpin: Community Green choices and primitive technologies Tying it all together The legacy of Arthur’s book What happened with Arthur’s publishing deal ReWild 101: A New Path Book Club Excerpt from A New Path

Nadine Artemis is a trailblazer in the new paradigm of women’s self care, and in this interview, she lays out her favorite practices to nurture the female body. Nadine is the founder of Living Libations — an exquisite line of lotions, potions, scents, creams and essential oils that I use personally — and a regular guest on ReWild Yourself podcast. In our past two interviews, Nadine has detailed her Stop, Seal and Seed method for dental care and skin care, and in this episode, she shares how women can apply this method to vaginal care. We learn what conventional female body care products and practices to avoid and Nadine’s favorite natural alternatives. We also discuss breast health and care, and Nadine reveals some fascinating information on breast cancer that is important for every woman to explore. Nadine’s nourishing self care practices are simple, low maintenance and accessible to all. Ladies (and the men who love them), I hope you enjoy this interview! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Daniel shares: ReWild Yourself podcast updates A teaser about an upcoming program with Arthur Haines Daniel answers your questions on: Parasite cleansing and eating brains Optimizing your vehicle Mainstream messaging on women’s beauty and hygiene The “discovery” of the clitoris Internet pornography vs. natural sexuality What does the new paradigm of women’s self care look like? How to avoid mycotoxins Caring for your vagina with the stop, seal and seed method Alternatives to conventional menstrual products Yeast infections - re-listen Marketing chemically-induced menopause to young girls Relieving menstrual pain The many issues with KY Jelly Boosting the lubricant jouissance-ness of your life Best oils to care for your vagina Common natural lubricants The different types of estrogens and how they’re affecting women’s bodies The risk of breast cancer and the implications of a systemic myco-infection Exploring some startling breast cancer stats How bras inhibit the body and alternatives to the conventional bra Low maintenance breast and body care Nadine’s prognosis for the future of women

As an avid barefooter, I’ve tried countless barefooting shoes over the years, but none compare to Vibram FiveFingers. I’ve been a fan of FiveFingers for some time — they have allowed me to develop a foot dexterity, nimbleness and strength that I didn’t know was possible! It was so exciting to get a chance to talk to Vibram’s Director of Sales and Distribution, Chris Melton. Chris shares the story of Vibram's early beginnings, how FiveFingers came to be, the evolution of some of their most loved models and what we can look forward to from them in the future. Most importantly, he answers every Vibram fan’s burning question: Is it pronounced Vee-bram or Vy-brum?? Whether you’re a loyal Vibram FiveFingers aficionado or a fan of barefooting in general, this show is for you! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Daniel answers your questions on: His top fabric choices for clothing Squirrel hunting Rationing animal protein from hunts Daniel discusses a question on the topic of suicide Is it Vee-bram or Vy-brum? A bit about Chris’s background Why are Vibram soles everywhere? Vibram’s recent growth The beginnings of Vibram’s Five Fingers Barefooting shoes and stylishness Women and Vibrams The new Furokshiki shoe and boot Should you wear socks with Vibrams? Wearing barefoot shoes in obstacles courses like Tough Mudder Review of favorite Vibram models The evolution of Vibram models The story of the Vibram class action lawsuit The future of Vibram Where to find Vibram online

Our brains produce new brain cells throughout our entire lives through a process called neurogenesis, and in this podcast, Dr. Brant Cortright is going to share what this means for our brain health and how we can enhance the way our brains operate. Dr. Cortright is a clinical psychologist and Professor of Psychology at California Institute of Integral Studies, specializing in cutting-edge brain health and neuroscience-informed depth therapy. When we increase the rate of neurogenesis, we see things like improved cognitive function, better memory, less stress, more energy and increased immune health. When we decrease the rate of neurogenesis, however, we see the opposite: poor cognition and memory, increased stress and anxiety and decreased immune health. In this interview, Dr. Cortright discusses the diet and lifestyle components — which mirror the ReWilding diet and lifestyle — that are crucial for your neural development. He shares some interesting information on sleep, and we also get into the effects of substances like caffeine, cannabis and mushrooms on brain health. Tune in for a fascinating discussion — rich with actionable information — that can help improve the functioning of your human animal! *There is a bit of background noise in parts of this interview that we were unable to edit out. Apologies for the less than excellent sound quality in this episode! We feel the content more than makes up for it (; EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Daniel shares on: Podcast updates Feasting with Maine community on Thanksgiving Hunting and gathering with a partner Privilege Strategic planning for 2017 hunting & gathering Daniel answers your questions on: Inflammation caused by down comforters Eating parasites Eating raw eggs from fresh water fish What is neurogenesis? The optimal diet for neurogenesis How much DHA should you be getting per day? Best DHA-rich foods The “heart healthy” vegetable oil myth Crucial foods for neural development Best exercise for neurogenesis Caffeine and neurogenesis Cannabis, mushrooms and neurogenesis  The importance of sleep for optimal cognitive functioning An interesting occurrence in the last few hours of sleep Mindfulness and meditation Blending the natural and modern world Dr. Cortright's prognosis for the future of the human species Where to find Dr. Cortright's work

How much of your movement are you outsourcing? Biomechanist and best-selling author Katy Bowman is back on ReWild Yourself podcast to share how we can transition to a more movement-rich lifestyle by outsourcing less of our daily needs and operations. Katy is passionate about Nutritious Movement, "a whole-body movement program that utilizes Movement Micronutrients, Movement Macronutrients, and habitat (lifestyle) changes to nourish all trillion of your body’s parts.” In this interview, we cover some of the valuable material in Katy’s new book Movement Matters where she dissects our cultural sedentism and the issues with our convenience-fueled society. We discuss simple ways to enter the world of foraging, how to stack your life to make the most of your time and energy, the luxury of exercise, movement ecology and more. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Daniel shares on: Upcoming SurThrival sale Hunting with hounds in North Carolina Squirrel hunting and processing Has the public spotlight made Daniel less likely to change his view on things? Daniel’s thoughts on intermittent fasting Daniel and Katy catch up Outsourcing movement Stacking your life How to transition to foraging Speciesism, disconnection from ecology and the luxury of exercise Evidence-based living Broadening your palette What is movement ecology? Katy’s prognosis for the future of the human species Where to find Katy’s work

What is the mind? How does the mind differ from the brain? These are some of the questions Dr. Daniel Siegel explores in his second appearance on the ReWild Yourself podcast. Dr. Siegel is a noted neuropsychiatrist and New York Times best-selling author, and he has just released a new book that delves into consciousness, subjective experience and the self-organizational properties of the mind. In this episode, we go deeper into some of the topics we covered in our first conversation. We discuss how Dr. Siegel navigates the worlds of science and spirituality in his work, how brain activity differs from the mind, our perception of time and his hopes for his work in mindsight and personal transformation. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Daniel Vitalis shares and answers your questions on: Hunter safety courses Processing of meat after a hunt Waiting until after the first freeze to hunt squirrel Balancing the modern hunting & gathering lifestyle with a day job Dr. Siegel’s latest book Mind: A Journey to the Heart of Being Human Between two worlds Self organization and integration Science vs spirituality “Mind” vs “brain activity" Entanglement The directionality of change & access to the infinite Who are we, really? Breaking down the Wheel of Awareness Bridging the islands Dr. Siegel’s hope for his work

Over the past year, I have fully immersed myself in the hunting side of the modern hunter gatherer lifestyle. From trout and deep sea fishing to hunting wild turkey, black bear and coyote, my experiences harvesting wild animals to put meat on my table have been profound and life-changing, and I’d like to share my story with you. As a conscientious omnivore, I’m always striving to develop a closer relationship with the food I consume. Through hunting and gathering bio-regionally, I’m able to participate with my local ecology and develop an intimate relationship with the place I call home. In this solo episode, I detail the reasons why I hunt and share a bit about how I got started and how you can too. Deep gratitude to my mentors, to the wild creatures who have become part of my body and to you for your support of my journey to deepen my connection to my local ecology and ancestral heritage. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Acorn harvesting & processed food A dedication to my hunting mentors Defining why I hunt Veganism isn’t sustainable The cruelty of raising domestic livestock vs free-roaming wildlife Bioregionality — food as connection to place Yoking together the hunting and foraging worlds Popular criticisms of hunting Bringing reverence into hunting — the practical vs the spiritual Gender, hunting & classical male pursuits as “re-creation” of the hunt What I’ve hunted this year My diet evolution Participating in ecology and connection to place Mortality salience — hunting puts you in touch with your own mortality Access to nutrient dense foods Alternative high quality animal products Purpose-driven trips into nature vs recreation Cultivating a relationship with wild animals Getting started in hunting Primitive vs modern hunting tools Food sovereignty and becoming hunter gatherers The need for community

Are you eating what you think you are? As a modern hunter gatherer, I am quite conscious and meticulous about the foods I consume. I base my diet on a Four Kingdoms approach (eating from the animal, plant, fungal and bacterial kingdoms), and I strive to source the majority of my food bio-regionally. I still shop at Whole Foods and occasionally dine at farm to table-style restaurants, of course, and I was shocked to learn of the rampant food fraud that extends to seemingly reputable grocers and eateries. Award-winning food journalist and travel writer Larry Olmsted wrote a comprehensive exposé on fraud in the unregulated food industry, and he is here to reveal some of the industry’s most adulterated foods. He teaches us how we can be more vigilant consumers as we navigate grocery store aisles, food labels and restaurant menus. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Daniel answers your questions on: Cooking with fats Choosing between a Samina bed and Clearlight Sauna His thoughts on Asian/Oriental religions How Larry got into the world of Real Food The lowdown on Kobe beef Are your grocery store tomatoes actually ripe? Misleading wine labels Farmed vs wild caught seafood The history of seafood fraud What’s in your sushi? Our society's most adulterated foods The most popular food fraud item General buying guidelines to ensure you’re purchasing real food Larry’s prognosis for the future of food

Julie Angel is a filmmaker, author and photographer who documents the current ‘age of athletisiscm’ with a focus on Parkour, MovNat, buildering and much more. What’s buildering, you might be asking? I thought it was a typo at first, too, but Julie explains this small, but passionate, subculture as we get into the fascinating world of urban movement mavericks.  In this interview, Julie takes us back to the early beginnings of Parkour. In researching her Parkour-themed PhD thesis, she spent time on the streets getting to know the Yamakasi — the original group of Parkour practitioners — and got an up-close and personal look into the lives of these interesting characters who shaped the modern Parkour movement. To me, Parkour represents human wildness  breaking free in domesticated landscapes — the human animal in movement across urban habitat. City dwellers, take note, this can be a unique way for you to utilize your environment for your natural movement practice! At the heart of Parkour, is a message of looking past the limitations of our environment, our innate, primal drive for sovereignty and embracing our intrinsic wildness. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Daniel shares on: How to prepare organ meats Myers Briggs and personality tests Creating harmonious habitat using the 4 Elements in your indoor office environment How Julie got involved with MovNat What is buildering? Julie spends time on city streets learning Parkour culture “Don’t climb on that!” — movement mavericks breaking movement taboos Getting into the world of Parkour Julie’s book, Breaking the Jump How to get started in Parkour What was parkour originally? Yamikazi and parkour’s beginnings Role of women in parkour The future of parkour Top takeaways for you Julie’s prognosis for the future of the human species Where to find Julie’s book and work 

What a treat it was to talk with primatologist and biological anthropologist Craig Stanford. If you’re a regular listener of ReWild Yourself podcast, you probably know how deeply fascinated I am with the great apes. I think they give us a window into understanding ourselves biologically, into understanding our wildness and even help us to glimpse into our origins. Craig — author of sixteen books and over one hundred scholarly and popular articles — has studied chimpanzees extensively, studying their hunting behavior in Tanzania in collaboration with Dr. Jane Goodall, studying chimps and mountain gorillas in Uganda and more. He takes us on a journey to the meeting place of primatology and anthropology. He breaks down the social behaviors of some of the great apes, focusing on chimps and bonobos, and shares some of his controversial findings on the popularized "peaceful bonobo" research. This interview provides context to many of the themes we discuss on this podcast and was my favorite of the season. if you’re interested in ReWilding, I think you’ll find our conversation fascinating. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Daniel shares on: Vibram FiveFingers Fats, food fads and the ketogenic diet Thoughts on contraception & my personal contraception strategy An interesting interview experience: Christianity and ReWilding Craig’s journey in writing and primatology Our last common ancestor Should we be in the same genus as chimps and bonobos? The great apes as a window into our origins Multiple species of apes vs one Homo sapiens species What is a species? The politics of naming species Differences between chimps and bonobo Omnivorous diets and hunting strategies of apes Frodo’s story Meat as a commodity for manipulation The plight of the modern ape Craig’s prognosis for the future of the human species

Leila Darwish, community organizer and grassroots bioremediation expert, joins me on the podcast to give us an inside look into the promising possibilities of bioremediation to heal our earth’s most damaged landscapes. Bioremediation is the use of biological agents to remove or neutralize contaminants; allying with living systems to detoxify contaminated environments. Leila has worked as a community organizer in Canada and the US on campaigns such as tar sands, fracking, nuclear energy, coal, climate justice, water protection, and more. Her energy and optimism in the face of these devastating environmental issues is inspiring. In this interview, Leila shares an overview of bioremediation and how it’s successfully being used to recover many toxic landscapes in North America, how she remains positive, governmental outlook on bioremediation and much more. Perhaps most importantly, she shares how we can get involved with bioremediation on an individual level; she certainly left me inspired to do so! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Daniel shares on his recent hunt & gather adventures, and he answers your questions on: Neoshamanism Roadside foraging Origins of Leila’s name The beauty of Canada & the Texas of the North What are the tar sands? How Leila remains positive in her work Staying “no” to create a new reality Over-zealous mycoremdiation How do government and industry feel about bioremediation? Leila’s favorite mushrooms The possibilities of bioremediation Aquifer contamination How to get involved with bioremediation Tips for making compost tea Leila’s prognosis for the future of the human species

Renowned speaker and bestselling author Dr. Gabor Maté joins me for a powerful conversation on addiction and takes us into the heart of where trauma originates. With years of both scientific research and direct interaction with patients challenged by hard-core drug addiction and mental illness in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, Dr. Maté offers a unique and authentic perspective on the topics of addiction, mind-body wellness and ADD. In this interview, Dr. Maté illuminates how our modern society perpetuates trauma by fostering a culture of disconnection and dissociation. From childhood trauma to trauma passed down to us from the generations that went before us, many of us carry unresolved trauma that often materializes in addiction. Addictive behavior goes beyond hard drug and alcohol addictions; our society is wrought with addictions to things like caffeine, less-than-optimal foods and dissociative behaviors, such as watching TV. So how can we heal and become the most authentic version of ourselves? Dr. Maté sheds light on some of the traditional healing modalities he has found to be successful through years of wide-ranging experiences. With lots of golden nuggets on topics like death awareness, spiritual-bypassing and authenticity strewn throughout, there is something for everyone in this insightful conversation. **Please note: During this interview, we experienced some Skype glitches, so you'll hear a bit of echoing with Daniel's voice that was not able to be edited out. We apologize in advance for the audio hiccups, but we think the interview is well worth it (; EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Daniel shares on: Regenerative foods Harvesting feral apples An exciting new Surthrival product Eating coyote A product discovery that will aid your spring water gathering How to pique someone’s interest in ReWilding Modern society and perpetuation of trauma What does addiction do for you? The essence of trauma is disconnection Our current massive cultural dissociation The most ideal social environment for children — humans crave connection The multi-generational trauma of First Nations peoples How medicines like coca and tobacco were traditionally used The healing power of ayahuasca What’s missing from AA and most rehab programs? Healing, awareness and the path to authenticity Spiritual bypass Awareness of death Dr. Mate’s prognosis for the future of the human species Where to find Dr. Mate’s work

Stefano Tripney is a contextual movement coach and MovNat certified trainer who creatively bridges the inner workings of the mind and body with our collective external landscapes in order to explore, learn, experience, and play with the world and our place in it. Earlier this summer, Stefano and I spent a week together hiking through the forests of Maine, gathering wild foods, fishing and foraging wild water. In between harvesting wild pine pollen and trout fishing, we sat down at the ReWilding headquarters to discuss Stefano's philosophies on being a more capable human. During this fun and wide-ranging conversation, we get into the correlation between movement and cognitive ability, how to stay motivated to train, moving through dynamic and texture-rich environments, unstructured play, forest bathing and much, much more. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Daniel shares about his latest bio-regional hunt and answers a question on including rich sources of Omega-3s in your diet A more capable human Unconscious competence Adapting to our modern, virtual world Movement and cognitive ability Developing peripheral motor skills — changing the environment Staying motivated to train Progression from jungle gyms to sports & athleticism Breaking down the movement complexities needed for wild food foraging Adapting to your dynamic environment Obstacle optics Forest bathing and texture + stimulus rich environments Utilizing playgrounds for training The benefits of natural playgrounds Stimulus breaks are the new cigarette breaks All roads lead to the natural world Stephano’s prognosis for the future of the human species Working with Stephano Closing thoughts on unstructured play

"Don't confuse me with being anything else other than proud. Proud to be a hunter. It's time we stop apologizing for how we get our protein. This is who we are. Unless you’re a small time rancher, small time farmer, a hunter or fishermen... you really have no idea where your food comes from. Most people don’t even think about it. Well, we think about it. ” —Donnie Vincent Donnie Vincent — explorer, biologist, conservationist, and sportsman — explores some of the world’s most remote lands, sharing stories of his expeditions through a variety of films that inspire conservation and a love and respect for wild places. Donnie is here to share some insights on hunting that, for many of you, may be surprising. He sets the record straight on the stereotype of the “typical” hunter, and sheds light on the passion for ecology and conservation that most hunters possess. We also get into some helpful tips for getting started in hunting and the practicality of procuring meat for yourself and family through this avenue. No matter what your views on hunting, I think you’ll enjoy and resonate with Donnie’s message. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Daniel answers your questions on having children in an over-populated world, his personal thoughts on cannabis and supplement-taking practices Daniel shares the details of his recent bear hunt How Donnie got started with his work You are from a lineage of hunters The hunter’s passion for ecology Donnie’s personal restoration project Life cycle of a deer Lives of domesticated animals vs wild animals All of us have an imprint on this ecosystem The practicality of hunting for food Hunting barriers to entry How to get started hunting Feelings that arise when hunting Passion-driven fitness Hunting and the present moment Donnie’s prognosis for the future of the human species Where to find Donnie’s work

This solo episode is a comprehensive breakdown of my experiences with barefooting. As a long-time barefooting proponent, I’ve traversed thousands of miles of various terrain with bare feet or minimalist footwear, and I’ve learned quite a bit about the often unknown and under-utilized capabilities of the human foot. I detail my experiences wearing minimalist footwear in challenges like the Tough Mudder and GoRuck, as well as during my recent backcountry hunter course. I break down my favorite minimalist footwear brands, unpack the myth of arch support and share some not often discussed benefits of barefooting that I’ve discovered over the years. Note: This podcast is best enjoyed while walking barefoot on a forest trail. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Daniel elaborates on his Moon Dance experience, how he learns, mentors and detoxification Bear hunting update and thoughts on bio-regional animism Beards No shoes, no shirt, no service Cody Lundin and barefoot extremism Connection to our earth mother Daniel’s personal barefooting journey and barefooting shoe progression Experiences wearing Vibram’s during Tough Mudder & GoRuck challenges Recent experience wearing Vivo boots at Magpul Backcountry Hunter Course "Are those comfortable?” — other people’s impressions of minimalist footwear Homunculus explained Treading lightly Heels and conventional footwear What about arch support? Some of the cons of minimalist shoes Prehensility Breakdown of Daniel’s favorite barefoot shoes + his current shoe collection What’s in Daniel’s first aid kit Feet that are adaptable to the urban and natural worlds Staying in touch with our environment — feet as sensory organs Being a fully developed human

Radiant sense-visionary Nadine Artemis — creator of Living Libations — is back on ReWIld Yourself podcast! In this interview, Nadine gives us a complete breakdown of how to properly care for our skin with the Stop, Seal and Seed approach. She shares what dietary and self-care practices are proven to produce healthy, glowing skin, as well as what hygiene products and foods are less-than-optimal. You’ll learn why bacteria is your skin’s best friend, the popular skin care product that you most want to avoid, Nadine’s core skin care recommendations and so much more. Consider this an owner’s manual for your largest organ! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Daniel answers your questions on glyphosate detoxification, meditation, learning practices and his favorite podcasts An exciting announcement! Nadine’s skin care beginnings Strategy vs simplicity with skin care Bacteria is our beautician The damage of excessive exfoliation Stop, seal and seed approach Deciphering labels and so-called “natural” ingredient lists The primary organ of elimination Switching from conventional deodorants and shampoos How Cesarean births affect a baby’s micro biome  + a solution Sun is your best friend Flora friends with benefits Best practices for using oil on your skin Nadine’s core Living Libations products Nadine’s prognosis for the future of the human species

My long-time friend Mike Adams aka the Health Ranger joins us on the show to discuss lifestyle tips for the future human in the modern world. Mike is an outspoken consumer health advocate, award-winning investigative journalist, internet activist and science lab director. Mike lives his life with purpose and integrity, and his passion shines through his prolific work. Mike shares his latest research and findings on some of our modern toxicities like GMOs, glyphosate and radioactivity, and he offers his top lifestyle strategies to maintain resiliency and robust health in our post-industrial world. We cover a lot of ground in this interview, and we do venture into some areas of our current collective reality that are less than savory. Though we don’t go too far down those rabbit holes, these are subjects that, I feel, are vital to bring into our on-going discussion as we learn to navigate and adapt to our ever-changing wild, urban and virtual environments. This conversation is a lot of fun, and I hope you enjoy! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Daniel discusses Moon Dance and answers your questions on fear-based living and omega-3s Mike’s current work online, in the lab and on his off grid homestead Glyphosate — generational affects, shelf life & origins The de-evolution of our human species Thoughts on world population control Out-smarting the robots What is bio-sludge? Disturbing the “happy place" Fluoride Maintaining physical and mental fitness How Mike stays fit Being reclusive vs being social Living with purpose GMOs & radioactivity — what’s fact, what’s hype Lifestyle tips for resiliency Mike’s prognosis for the future of the human species Where to find Mike’s work

Ben Falk joins us to discuss permaculture and the art of regenerating landscapes. Ben is an author and the founder of Whole Systems Design, LLC, a land-based response to biological and cultural extinction and the increasing separation between people and elemental things. He shares about his experiences using permaculture to create edible landscapes and set ecosystems in motion. Ben, a former eco-warrior, has turned his passion for our earth into a beautiful dedication to healing the trauma of the land. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Daniel answer your questions on the role of dance in ReWilding and addresses your questions and comments on bear hunting How Ben got into permaculture Ben’s journey from eco-warrior to regenerating landscapes What is permaculture? Using permaculture to create habitat for other species Regenerating the landscape Setting ecosystems in motion Intentional design vs surprise in permaculture The intuitive nature of permaculture Healing the trauma of the land Getting started with permaculture The radical backcountry farmer Harnessing cross-fit energy Getting involved with Ben Ben’s prognosis for the future of the human species 

My good friend Luke Storey has spent the past 20 years developing and refining a robust way of life based on the principles of nature and spirituality, while embracing technology and modern convenience. Luke is back on the show for an in-depth conversation on vulnerability and authenticity in our edited modern world. The health and personal development world tends to be filled with public figures projecting polished positivity and motivation, and while all of that has its place, true change is often inspired in others when you share vulnerabilities and shine light on your own shadows. Luke and I cover a lot of ground in this episode — from mentorship to podcasting to breatharianism to spirituality — but we continue to come back to this topic of authenticity and the rich fulfillment that comes from being true to your authentic self. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Daniel answers your questions on camping sleep positions, sexual mastery, BDSM and ways women can use their femininity to awaken the strong masculine in their man Mentorship & the art of giving and receiving advice  Luke’s new podcast: The Life Stylist A peek behind the scenes of the podcasting world Interviewing techniques to encourage vulnerable & authentic sharing Luke’s wild Colorado upbringing Diet ethics and the diet wars Thoughts on breatharianism Making peace with the werewolf & looking into the shadows Spirituality and the ego Vulnerability and a lack of authenticity in an edited modern world

Tom Myers — the originator of the Anatomy Trains Myofascial Meridians — joins us on the show to teach us a bit about our anatomy and how the highly complex fascial network works in our bodies. According to Anatomy Trains, fascia is the biological fabric that holds us together; it’s the 3-D spider web of fibrous, gluey, and wet proteins that hold them all together in their proper placement. I met with Tom up at the Anatomy Trains headquarters in Maine, and in this interview, Tom shares his incredible philosophies on a wide range of topics. Our conversation traverses human domestication, the potentials of integrating movement with virtual reality, how we can train the movement of the next generation, stress and much more. Enjoy! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Daniel shares about his recent Magpul backcountry hunter course Daniel answers questions listener questions Anatomy Trains and Tom’s seaside business How mussels and oysters are grown Tom’s work in anatomy The fascia network When your fascial network begins Is fascia living or nonliving? Adaptation to imposed demand It’s a MAD (maladaptive degenerative) world Human domestication & ReWilding explained What separates us from animals? Cooking with fire, agriculture & the evolution of Homo sapiens The intricate movement patterns of hunters What is kinesthetic literacy? Training the movement of the next generation Potentials of movement and virtual reality integration The restrictive lives of today’s children Eustress vs. distress Tom’s thoughts on birth & death Tom’s prognosis for the future of the human species How to connect with Tom 

  "To deny that humans are predators is comparable to rejecting that humans are communal organisms." — Arthur Haines In a recent podcast episode (Why I'm Not a Vegan - Daniel Vitalis #94), I shared my personal experience with veganism and discussed the core reasons why I think we need to reexamine the Vegan approach. After this show aired, I received an outpouring of feedback from you — thank you to all who listened and took the time to write me! As promised, I invited Arthur Haines — botanist, taxonomist, primitive skill practitioner and regular guest on ReWild Yourself podcast — to join me to discuss some of the refutations I received in response to the Why I’m Not A Vegan episode. Arthur and I shed light on many popular meat-eating myths and get into some interesting conversation on sustainable eating, speciesism, omnivory, animal husbandry and looking at the big picture. We bring to the discussion our combined academic and experiential perspectives for a comprehensive look at an often polarizing topic.  EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Daniel answers questions on tent living and the fifth element A short passage from Arthur’s forthcoming book, A New Path Gratitude to vegans for taking a stand against factory farming A local and sustainable lifeway Agriculture and the plight of 7 billion people Anthropomorphizing animals and speciesism Attempting to transcend our DNA Are most vegetarians actually omnivores? Seeking longevity vs long-term robust health We’ve always been omnivores... The meat & cancer myth There are no multi-generational vegans Veganism and children Vitamins & minerals from plants vs. animals Is animal husbandry destroying the planet? Were there vegan tribes of hunter gatherers? Cooking our food Taboos of eating certain animals Using our evolutionary history to guide our lifestyles Concluding thoughts from Daniel and Arthur Seeing the big picture 

If you’ve been following my adventures this summer, you’ll know that I’ve been really into foraging wild protein, particularly fish, from my local landscape. I’ve grown to love the Tenkara fishing — a minimalist fly fishing method that originates in the mountains of Japan. Daniel Galhardo — founder of Tenkara USA, the first company to introduce Tenkara outside of Japan —joins us to share his passion for Tenkara and the world of trout fishing.  "A rod, line and fly. Line connects to the tip. Easy casting of a fly to spots where the fish are, intuitive landing. That's tenkara in a nutshell," according to Tenkara USA. In this interview, Daniel guides you through the basics of getting started fishing Tenkara. We discuss barriers to entering the world of fishing, fishing ethics, the complex world of Western fly fishing vs the simplicity of Tenkara and so much more. Whether you’re an avid fisherman or completely new to fishing, I hope this interview inspires you to check out this intuitive and minimalist method of fishing!  EPISODE BREAKDOWN:  Daniel responds to feedback on last week’s podcast  Exploring waterways and finding low toxicity areas to fish  What is Tenkara?  Daniel Galhardo's background in fishing  Fishing basics  Barriers to entering the world of fishing  Follow the trout  Fishing ethics: Catch & release vs Catching to eat  Barbed and non-barbed flies  How to catch and release a fish unharmed  How Daniel Galhardo got into Tenkara  The simplicity of Japanese methods  Tenkara vs Western fly fishing  How to get started with Tenkara  Talking flies  What knot to learn when you first begin Tenkara  Best practices for finding & catching fish

What is the best location for a ReWilder to live? I’m asked this question quite often, and in this episode, you’ll learn some important criteria to consider when thinking of where you want to live long-term. Joel Skousen — pioneer in the preparedness movement, author and publisher of the World Affairs Brief — joins us to discuss strategic relocation. From potential environmental and governmental threats to ReWilding lifestyle requirements, there is much to factor in when strategically relocating. Do you want the freedom to homeschool or practice alternative medicine where you live? Do you want to have access to wild places to forage, fish or hunt? Joel shares grounded insights from his comprehensive work in analyzing some of the best (and worst) places to live in the US for your best chance for long-term, optimal living. He ventures into some conspiracy areas at times, but this interview is primarily focused on providing you with a practical perspective on selecting your ideal ReWilding location. In the introduction to the show, I add some of my own personal criteria for an ideal living situation. As you listen to this show, be thinking of what criteria you would add to Joel’s list to lead a life rich in the culture of the NeoAboriginal! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Daniel answers some listener questions! What ReWilding criteria should you consider when moving to a new location? How Joel got into Strategic Relocation What is Strategic Relocation? Potential threats to your stable lifestyle Joel’s thoughts on the water shortage in California Ebola, Zika and other pandemics Are nuclear power plants a major threat? Design and cost of building a “safe room" Criteria for Joel’s state-by-state analysis for strategic relocation Thoughts on relocating internationally Long-term strategic issues with relocating to Canada The most strategic places to live in the US Threats from drug cartels in the south How to integrate into a new community Joel’s World Affairs Brief Joel’s prognosis for the future of the human species **There is a faint background buzzing in the introduction to this show. Apologies, and thanks for bearing with us!

Sweating has always been an integral part of being human. Indigenous groups, like those in North America, used the sweat lodge used a sweat lodge, and today, many of us use saunas for this purpose. In this episode, you’ll learn the benefits of regular sauna use in my conversation with the leaders in the infrared sauna industry, Dr. Raleigh Duncan and Andy Kaps of Clearlight Saunas. When you’re using a sauna regularly, the health benefits are clear, and these benefits are also backed by extensive studies and research. The folks from Clearlight are here to share this fascinating research, as well as the details on their premier line of infrared, low EMF/ELF saunas. Tune in to learn why you should consider making regular sauna use a part of your overall health strategy! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: How Raleigh and Andy got started in the sauna industry The incredible cardiovascular benefits of sauna use Detoxifying your body through regular sauna use Infrared saunas vs sweat lodges Electricity use of an infrared sauna Daniel’s experience with one of Clearlight’s competitors Why we need to pay attention to ELFs and EMFs Circuit requirements for a Clearlight in-home sauna Common feedback from Clearlight's customers Relaxing the parasympathetic nervous system Clearlight sauna breakdown Clearlight's company culture What to expect when you order a sauna Andy's & Raleigh’s prognoses for the future of the human species

Jake Steiner — holistic eye guru & natural vision health advocate — learned how to naturally improve his -5D myopia and, in the past decade, has helped thousands of others get their healthy eyes back too. In this episode, Jake is here to give us the lowdown on myopia and how it isn’t actually a disease at all, but instead a contrived illness created by mainstream optometry. The cause of most nearsightedness is (surprise!) staring at screens, small text and the like for extended periods of time. You may be surprised to learn, however — especially those of you with eyesight issues — that myopia can be reversed. This interview is full of insights, tips and strategies on how you can do just that. Tune in to learn Jake’s unique, holistic approach to healing eyesight! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Jake’s story and how he learned to beat his -5D myopia What is myopia? Lens-induced myopia Learned helplessness Habit changes to improve your vision Outdoor vs indoor lighting Challenging your eyes to improve your eyesight Two quick tests to measure your eyesight Turning haters into benefactors Jake’s eyesight course and blog Jake’s prognosis for the future of the human species

Amanda Archibald is a trailblazer in the field of Culinary Genomics — a unique interface between the culinary arts and genomic medicine — and her work is literally changing how we translate the science of nutrition. Science has proven that our lifestyle and dietary choices shape our epigenetic health. In this interview, Amanda details what lifestyle characteristics and foods can produce beneficial gene expression in your body and potentially help you to live a longer, healthier life. She shares some powerful insights on the topic of Social Genomics and the importance of community for epigenetic health that I think you’ll find particularly interesting. Learning how your daily habits and choices literally shape you on a genetic level is a vital tool to add to your toolkit! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: What is Culinary Genomics? The lifestyle characteristics of centenarians How mothers-to-be can shape their child’s epigenetic health in-utero Social Genomics and social isolation in a more connected world Consequences of contemporary social threats How fostering true social connection can mean living longer Eating wild foods for beneficial gene expression Changing your diet to work with your genes How to incorporate culinary genomics into your diet strategy + work with Amanda Amanda’s prognosis for the future of the human species

Why aren’t I a Vegan? I get asked this question all the time, and in this solo episode I break down the core reasons why I think we need to reexamine the Vegan approach. I consider myself to be a conscious omnivore and promote a Four Kingdoms approach to diet (eating from the animal, plant, fungal and bacterial kingdoms). In my personal quest for the most natural diet, I was a vegan for about 10 years. In this show, I’ll tell you a bit about my experience as a vegan, why I started eating animal foods again and why long-term veganism is an experiment and maybe not an appropriate diet for a healthy, robust human ape. In the end, I give a strategy for those who still want to see the world go vegan, and explain how they could best achieve that! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: The issue with “isms" My personal search for the most natural diet The two types of veganism Chimps, bonobos & 3.6 million years of archaeology The hand-raising experiment Anthropomorphic cartoon animals and charismatic megafauna Factory farmed animals Nutrient deficiencies in vegan diets Kids and veganism Social isolation Our hunting lineage How a misanthropic world view takes humans out of the ecosystem Conscious omnivory — the Four Kingdoms of Food The vegan experiment

Have you ever wondered what your local landscape was like in years past — before sidewalks, stop signs and modern buildings? In this episode, Dan Flores — author of American Serengeti andCoyote America — gives us some context about the history of our North American landscape and ecology. No matter where you are in the world, though, the story he shares is pertinent and relatable. In our very recent past, the Great Plains region of North America was a wild and undomesticated landscape rich with megafauna. Dan shares a bit about how the forces of domestication shaped the ecology of the Great Plains we know today and the promising conservation efforts going into the ReWilding of the American West. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: How an early fascination with nature & wildlife shaped Dan’s life and work The ecology of the American Serengeti Are wild horses an invasive species of the American West? The role of Homo sapiens in ecology Ecological involvement of Native Americans Native American use of bows and atlatls Canids of North America The wolf in your backyard Coyote’s trickster archetype The war on canids What do coyotes eat? ReWilding the American Serengeti Dan’s prognosis for the future of the human species

As we often discuss on this show, developing and maintaining a connection to the elements — fire, earth, water, air — is a vital component of a beneficial overall health strategy. Direct, personal connection to your water source is a topic I’m particularly passionate about, and I’ve offered strategies and best practices for procuring your own spring water in a previous episode of the podcast (Why I Forage Wild Water - Daniel Vitalis #80). Gathering your own spring water is not always possible for everyone, for various reasons (location, lack of time, etc), so for all of you on the West Coast, I have an exciting service to share. Fountain Of Truth Spring Water is sourced from the pristine Opal Springs, which emerges from the earth in the high desert of Central Oregon. Today’s guest, Mukhande Singh, bottles this water in glass jugs at the source and delivers, chilled, right to the doors of spring water drinkers along the West Coast. In this interview, he shares his experience with stewarding a spring and how you West Coasters can take advantage of this wonderful service. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Mukhande’s first experiences with spring water How Mukhande came to steward a spring Effects of sterilizing water with UV light Breakdown of Opal Springs How to get water delivered from Opal Springs Mukhande’s prognosis for the future of the human species

Brian Mackenzie is a human performance and movement specialist, and the innovator of the endurance, strength and conditioning paradigm. Originally, I brought Brian on the show to talk with him about performance breathing (which we do discuss!), but our conversation ends up traversing some fascinating terrain on the topics of harmonizing with the natural world, conditioning your body for adaptation through hormesis, how practicing discipline can actually give you more freedom and why specialization is less than optimal. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Harmonizing with the natural world Merging nature with technology in human performance Hormesis — turning down comfort, turning up adaptation Top recovery recommendations Brian’s morning hydration protocol Discipline is everything Developing a breathing practice Specializing vs generalizing | Applying the fundamentals A breathing practice you can do right now Drowning euphoria Brian’s prognosis for the future of the human species

Ladies, this is the show you have been asking for! I’m so excited to have Jeannine Tidwell — co-Founder and co-Director with her husband, Tim Corcoran of Twin Eagles Wilderness School — join us to discuss women’s rites of passage. We had Tim Corcoran on the podcast a few weeks back to tell us all about men’s rites of passage, and we received numerous requests to have a follow up show with his wife Jeannine. In this interview, Jeannine shares about mentorship, courage, feminine wisdom and so much more. Enjoy! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Jeannine’s journey and early experience with mentorship Indigenous cultures vs modern cultures Mentorship and cultural design Gift giving Courage happens in spite of fear Concentric rings of awareness Rites of passage for women Differences between rites of passages for men & women The feminine wisdom of feeling good How men can facilitate the empowered woman Rites of passage for women and girls Jeannine’s personal experience with rites of passage A wish for the women in the world Jeannine’s prognosis for the future of the human species

Bone broth is a vital food for the human animal. Rich in protein, collagen, gelatin, glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, and key minerals & amino acids, this golden elixir protects your joints, heals & supports your gut, maintains healthy skin, boosts detoxification and supports your immune system. Jordan Rubin — NYT bestselling author, founder of Garden of Life & respected natural health expert — joins us for a bonus episode to talk about the benefits of bone broth and an exciting new SurThrival product launch. Jordan has helped to innovate and shape the modern nutritional supplement industry, and SurThrival is proud to partner with him to bring you a unique new supplement: Bone Broth Protein. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Jordan’s journey in natural health Healing with traditional foods Behind the scenes of the natural health industry The benefits of bone broth Getting your daily protein intake Making bone broth vs buying bone broth Breakdown of Ancient Nutrition Bone Broth Protein Jordan’s prognosis for the future of the human species

My good friend and mentor Arthur Haines is back on the show to cover the topic of community. In our popular “How to Feed Your Human” series from last season of ReWild Yourself podcast, we briefly touched on the topic of community and so many of you reached out wanting us to go deeper. In this interview, Arthur joins me in-studio to delve into this fundamental and vital topic to the ReWilding lifestyle. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: What is community? War and peace The 9 traits of community: Place in common Hunter-gatherers were nomadic Small groups Low population density Political structure Equal wealth distribution Division of labor Sharing Cohesion Sharing fosters strong community Cultivating wisdom Establishing egalitarian communities The benefits of community The oak, the squirrel & the weavil Arthur’s vision for community Arthur’s prognosis for the human species

Nadine Artemis — creator of Living Libations & author of Holistic Dental Care: The Complete Guide to Healthy Teeth and Gum — is on the show today to discuss the components of a successful self-dentistry practice. Our teeth and gums are alive and capable of being rejuvenated, often without the intervention of conventional dentistry. In this interview, Nadine clears up many common myths about our teeth and dental environment and details how we can holistically care for our teeth through diet and her 8 Step Self-Dentistry protocol. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Catching up Nadine’s personal health journey Our teeth are like trees Teeth and gums can be rejuvenated Mouthwashes that de-forest the flora inside our mouths Restoring the mouth’s micro biome Ingredients to avoid in dental care products Foods to nourish our dental environment Stop, seal and seed Nadine’s 8 Step Self-Dentistry program Confronting your current dental situation Nadine’s prognosis for the future of the human species

"Awareness is the gateway for feeling the texture of lived life." —Dr. Dan Siegel In this episode, the fascinating Dr. Dan Siegel joins us for a conversation on the human mind and mindsight. Dr. Siegel — Harvard graduate, professor at UCLA & New York Times bestselling author — has lectured for the likes of the Dalai Lama, the Pope and the King of Thailand. "Mindsight is a term coined by Dr. Siegel to describe our human capacity to perceive the mind of the self and others." In this interview, Dr. Siegel explains how we can literally change our brains by developing the skill of mindsight, interconnectedness and how relationships and social networks work in the brain, and the importance of integration (the linkage of differentiated parts of the brain). Prepare to have your mind expanded! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Dr. Siegel’s journey through mindsight What is interpersonal neurobiology? Mind vs. Brain — who drives who? The 3 processes of the mind The 4th aspect of “mind” Mental training — where attention goes, neural firing flows, and neural connection grows. The reason relationships/social networks are so important How does “being aware” change the brain? “What’s wrong with the human brain that it believes everything isn’t interconnected?" The 3 potentially relevant issues of quantum physics that relate to the mind How we perceive reality Entrainment of two systems — relationships An integrated self — honoring “MWe" Why Africa is the healthiest continent in the world The arrow of time & the plane of possibility Your human legacy and how we connect to past and future Consilience The importance of integration The Wheel of Awareness Dr. Siegel’s prognosis for the future of the human species

As I mentioned in Wednesday's show with Shawn Stevenson, this week we're bringing you a bonus episode of ReWild Yourself podcast! This interview, while a bit product-focused, is also rich in vital content; if you enjoyed Shawn’s interview, this is a great supplement. I've been hinting about my new bed for a while, and after 6 months of sleeping on it, I'm finally ready to detail my experience. Today I'm talking to Claus Pummer of Samina Sleep Systems. Claus is an expert on all things sleep, particularly setting up an ideal sleep environment. He’s here to share how we can optimize our sleep sanctuaries, give insights into sleep psychology and to take us on a tour of what I think is the healthiest bed on earth!  Two warnings about the show: 1: While this show is content-rich, if you're someone who is triggered by promotion, you might want to skip the second half of this interview where Claus details the Samina bed :) We support the ReWild Yourself podcast through sponsors and affiliates like SurThrival and Samina.  2: Claus has a heavy German accent and is extremely passionate about sleep (which means he can get talking fast). Please bear with us! We do our best to repeat things and slow down the pace of conversation, as necessary (: Enjoy, and may all your sleep be sound and sweet! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Sleep landscape Setting up your ideal sleep environment What’s the problem with carpet? Insights on sleep psychology What are the best bedding materials? An in-depth overview of the Samina Bed System Importance of grounding while sleeping Longevity and maintenance of the Samina mattress What is the investment for a Samina Bed System? Claus's prognosis for the future of the human species

Shawn Stevenson — bestselling author and creator of The Model Health Show — is back on ReWild Yourself podcast to motivate us to make sleep a primary focus as he details his latest sleep research. Sleep has been a big focus for me as of late. I find I’m able to get more out of my day if I allocate a larger portion of it to getting quality sleep. In this interview, Shawn provides us with some powerful takeaways, including one important piece on the sleep—gut health connection that was completely new to me, and I think you’ll find particularly fascinating. I hope our conversation inspires you to create a nightly sleep practice that rejuvenates your mind and body. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Shawn’s path to his sleep research How much sleep do you need? “A good night’s sleep starts the moment you wake up in the morning" Do we need to black out our windows? Take control of your evening ritual — "Getting ready for bed" Go device-less at night Powerful new research connecting sleep and gut health Nutrients that supplement good quality sleep Shawn's prognosis for the future of the human species

Today’s show is all about getting the most out of your experience on planet earth. Gretchen Rubin, New York Times bestselling author and host of popular weekly podcast Happier with Gretchen Rubin, joins us to discuss health, habits & happiness. You’ll learn why there is no one-size-fits-all strategy to formulating habits; rather habit formation is unique to you and your personality. In this takeaway-rich episode (grab your notebooks for this one, folks!), Gretchen lets us in on the secrets to habits and happiness she’s learned over years of research and observation. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: How Gretchen’s obsession with human nature led her to the work she does today What’s the definition of happiness? Discipline is freedom — really! Gretchen’s personality framework: The Four Tendencies Achieving happiness by mastering habits Using the Four Tendencies to create your own habit framework Habits can be freeing & energizing The strategy of loophole-spotting The power of stacking habits What makes Gretchen most productive Wiping the slate clean How to correctly use rewards to reinforce a habit Gretchen’s prognosis for the future of the human species

Tim Corcoran is co-Director of Twin Eagles Wilderness School, an organization he co-founded with his wife, Jeannine Tidwell, as a vehicle to support his life’s work of facilitating deep nature connection mentoring, cultural restoration, and inner transformation. In today’s episode, Tim takes us deep into the true essence of ReWilding. This interview is such a great reminder of why it’s so important to foster our connection with nature and all living beings. Tim discusses nature immersion, community-based approach to education and the importance of Rites of Passage for men and boys. I hope you come away from this interview inspired to reconnect with the natural world! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Tim’s childhood journey Tim’s work with men and children Wilderness survival skills Importance of deep relationships Community-based approach to education Building a relationship with one place Learning to face your fears Paying attention to animal signs that come into your life How do Rites of Passage differ for men and women How Tim works together with his wife Men are emotional beings, too Tim’s thoughts on the prognosis of the human species

My personal health strategy is based on the 4 elements: Earth, Water, Air, Fire. The food I consume, the air I breathe, the solar energy I take in, the water I drink.   I’ve been gathering my water from springs for the past decade, and today I’m going to share a bit about my personal water strategy and the spring water gathering best practices I’ve learned along the way!    EPISODE BREAKDOWN:  New show intro  Guest shout out  Beard care  Want to work with FindASpring?  4 Elemental health strategy  Spring water vs. tap water  Surface water and ground water explained  Processed water vs. whole water  How to find a spring in your area  Do you need to test spring water before drinking?  Storage and bottle cleaning tips  Glass carboy safety  What to do when you can’t get spring water  The pH scale   How to make RO water more hydrating  Your personal water strategy  What’s your favorite air filter? 

ReWild Yourself Podcast is BACK, and we couldn’t think of a better way to kick off Season 2 than with the zany and lovable Bug Chef, David George Gordon. David is the award-wining author of The Eat-a-Bug Cookbook and has been designing delectable insect dishes for quite some time. With spring upon us (in the Northern Hemisphere), the opportunity to forage insects is drawing near, so now is the time to familiarize yourself with this ancient practice. In this interview, David shares some fascinating facts on the history of entomophagy, as well as some practical advice for getting started with eating (and enjoying!) insects. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: How David got into entomophagy Why does our culture find bugs so repulsive? Entomophagy throughout history Organically raised insects The sustainability of raising insects for food Cooked vs. raw — do we need to worry about parasites? Tips for catching and cooking insects Cooking tarantulas How has entomophagy changed over the years? David’s thoughts on the future of our species

In the third and final installment of the How To Feed Your Human series, Arthur and I cover the fungal, bacterial, elemental and experiential food groups. This is one of my favorite conversations with Arthur to date! Topics range from adaptogenic mushrooms to lacto-fermented foods to the loss of firsthand experience and so much more. I hope this series has inspired you to reclaim your genome and begin to live a lifestyle with the Neo-Aboriginal of the future in mind! As you know, this is the last episode of the ReWild Yourself! podcast before we take a brief pause to reformat and revamp the show. What an incredible journey this podcast has been thus far, and I cannot wait to connect with you again in early 2016! Episode Breakdown: * Fungi are not plants * Immune-modulating components of fungi * Cultivated vs. wild mycelium * Pick your favorite fungi game * Civilization is an alcoholic * Eating scoby's * How to get probiotics in your diet * Favorite lacto-fermented foods * Getting dirty with soil microbes * Elemental food * Cold plunging and cryotherapy * The loss of firsthand experience * Importance of staying in motion * Vital experiential foods for the healthy human * Putting stress in perspective * Spending time in natural settings * Being eco-centric rather than ego-centric

How many plant species do you eat on a daily, seasonal or yearly basis? Before you answer that question, consider this: broccoli = kale = kohlrabi = cauliflower = cabbage = brussels sprouts = collard greens. They’re all variations of the same plant species, Brassica oleracea! The average American is eating far fewer plant species (roughly 30 a year!) compared to our hunter-gatherer ancestors. In this podcast episode, you’ll learn the importance of diet biodiversity and how it can affect your day-to-day functioning and, ultimately, your genetic expression. Arthur Haines is back on the show for the second installment in the How To Feed Your Human series! As a professional botanist, Arthur’s knowledge of the plant world is immense, and so we get into some pretty fascinating material, including wild foods, diet biodiversity, seasonal eating, anti-nutrients and much, much more. In part one, we talked animal foods, and you can listen to that episode here. Enjoy, and stay tuned for the next installments in this series where we will discuss fungal, bacterial, elemental and experiential foods! Episode Breakdown: * Cultivated vs. Wild  * The endless medicinal qualities of wild plants * Brassica oleracea and diet biodiversity * Never-ending growing season * Dietary diversity = dietary sufficiency * What kind of DNA fragments do you want floating in your body? * Engaging your senses to develop a personal connection with your landscape * Fiber’s many purposes * A flourishing microbiota doesn’t come from a capsule * Plant-based Omega 3 Fatty Acids * Anti-nutrients * What are tannins? * How to consume nuts, seeds and legumes * White bread vs, wheat bread * The power of antioxidants * How to bring more wild foods into your diet * Herbal medicine * Closing thoughts

Arthur Haines is back on the show! Arthur is both a mentor to me and a good friend, and he has been fundamental to many of the concepts presented on this podcast. As I mentioned last week, we’ll be taking a break from the podcast while we carry out a major revamp behind the scenes. Our very first podcast guest on ReWild Yourself! was Arthur Haines, and so I cannot think of a better way to close out this chapter than an interview series with Arthur. In this episode, we begin a discussion on how to feed your human, and Arthur presents the fundamental food groups for the ideal diet of the human animal. In part one, we focus on animal foods! Stay tuned for the next installments in this series where we will discuss plant, fungal, bacterial, elemental and experiential foods! Episode Breakdown: * Help! I’m lost! * Sleep podcast recap * Food group paradigm * How to achieve healthy genetic expression * The placebo effect * The new “food groups" * Food Group #1: Animal foods * Importance of consuming DHA * Fluid intelligence & Vitamin B12 * Eating pastured foods * Foods from the sea, and how to consume fish safely * Managing stress for better epigenetic health * Daniel’s & Arthur’s favorite animal foods * We’re not eating food; we’re eating life

In a culture that praises work and getting the most out of the day, sleeping tends to be under-rated and, often, looked down upon. Seeing as we spend 1/3 of our lives sleeping, it’s about time we start treating sleep as an intentional practice rather than hitting the pause button on life. Arthur Haines is back on the show to share some fascinating scientific research on the sleeping habits of wild, indigenous peoples. The research results are in: quality sleep can have tremendously positive effects on your health and well-being. I hope Arthur’s grounded perspective inspires you to put focus and energy towards your personal sleep practice!   Episode Breakdown: * A new path * Conscious sleep practices  * When is the best time to go to sleep? * Did hunter gatherers sleep through the night? * Correlation between temperature and sleep * Effects of light and color of light on sleep * The importance of fire * Rising at the same time each day — consistency is key * Sleep for the cure * The many benefits of melatonin  * Bedding and grounding * Thoughts on grounding technology * Noise * Concluding thoughts + wrap-up 

Every year in the United States, about 300,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme disease, according to recent studies. Symptoms of Lyme range from early on fever, achy joints and fatigue to long term severe migraines, short term memory loss and inflammation of brain and spinal cord. In this episode, Earth poet and award-winning author Stephen Harrod Buhner joins us to discuss this silent epidemic, how to avoid it and what to do if you contract it. We discuss his recently updated book, Healing Lyme, where he outlines leading scientific research, tests and treatment for Lyme disease. Stephen also shares his potent herbal protocol for treating Lyme, which has an amazing success rate: "75% of those who use the protocol as a core treatment regimen (along with other herbs and supplements as symptoms dictate) feel that they are cured." This interview is filled with helpful and crucial information for those infected with Lyme, have loved ones infected with Lyme or who live in areas where Lyme ticks are common! Episode Breakdown: * What is Lyme Disease? * Zombie ticks * Sophisticated bacteria * Be proactive * Antibiotics * How a robust immune system can help you ward off a Lyme infection * Diagnostic testing for Lyme * Stephen’s herbal protocol recommendations * Can apitherapy help minimize Lyme symptoms? * The problems with Western medicine practices * Lyme co-infections * The longterm effects of Lyme on life * Entering the Lyme Wars * Stephen’s GoFundMe for the revised edition of Healing Lyme * Key trigger symptoms of Lyme * We’ve exceed the carrying capacity of the Earth 

This the most vulnerable and intimate interview I’ve ever shared publicly. I’ve decided to release the full unedited version, where I share deeply personal moments from my fairly traumatic childhood, because I think it’s important that we begin to have this conversation. But first, let me introduce you to this week’s guest: My friend Neil Strauss is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The Game, Rules of the Game, Emergency, and Everyone Loves You When You’re Dead. Most recently, Neil has published an incredibly powerful piece of work called The Truth: An Uncomfortable Books About Relationships. In this book, Neil shares some very intimate and personal moments from his past that shed light onto his adult relationships, which made me feel comfortable to share a bit about my past here. The theme of this show is mommy/daddy issues: we all have them — even those with seemingly perfect childhoods. Please have compassion on me, my family and yourself as you listen in. Thank you for being here and allowing me to share so openly! Episode Breakdown: * Why Neil wrote The Truth * What The Truth is all about * Daniel’s feelings on sexuality * How your relationships with your parents can heavily influence your adult relationships * Neil and Daniel dive into Daniel’s childhood * A bit about Neil’s childhood story * An intimate, transformational experience for Daniel and his mother * A book about recovery * Elders and olders * Finding your sexual species * Long term happiness vs short term pleasure * Finding Neil and his work

John Gray is the leading relationship expert in the world and best-selling author of “Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus.” His books have sold over 50 million copies in 50 different languages around the world. In this fascinating conversation, we discuss the philosophical and physiological components of polarity in men and women, and how to use polarity to create richer, more fulfilling relationships. John shares many insights he’s learned from his own personal relationship and experiences (and years of research, of course), and he offers countless strategies for increasing testosterone in men and oxytocin & estrogen in women. John is a true expert in his field, and this interview is brimming with juicy nuggets of information — you may want to listen more than once! Episode Breakdown: * Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus * Women, work & testosterone * How to double your testosterone in a week * Ejaculation and celibacy * Balancing polarity within ourselves * John’s first sexual experiences * Mastering sexual energy * The big “O” (oxytocin) * How men and women handle stress differently * Ladies first — how the female orgasm works * Processing emotions * The benefits of a monogamous relationship * Conscious Men * Why schedule sex? * Endure and contain * John’s advice to women for bettering their relationships * Sharing emotion is feminine; complaining is masculine * Connect with John * A tip from John on active listening in relationships

Jeff Kober is an actor/author who has spent much of the last 35 years studying metaphysics and meditation here in the US as well as in India. In this show, our conversation travels through a variety of topics, including Vedic meditation, the ego and the relationship between money and spirituality. This past year, I’ve picked up a daily meditation practice that has had profound impacts in my life, so it was exciting to talk to someone with 14 years of consistent daily meditation! I had such a great time speaking with Jeff whose authenticity and grounded-ness shine through in this interview. Enjoy, and let this inspire you to delve into the world of meditation if you have not already! Episode Breakdown: * How Jeff got interested in meditation * Happiness and meditation * Jeff’s personal meditation practice * How mantras work * What does 14 years of meditation practice look like? * Ego and meditation * The Kali Yuga age * The animal mind * Buick’s unique happiness campaign * Jeff’s role in The Walking Dead * Money and spirituality * How to connect with Jeff and his work

What is your personal self-protection strategy? In this show, we’re joined by Craig Douglas aka “SouthNarc”, an incredible teacher in the world of self protection with a background as an undercover narcotics agent and former commander of his agency’s SWAT team. Craig is here to talk to us about protecting ourselves against predatory violence using some of the most important tactics to have in your personal self-protection arsenal: situational awareness and verbal skills to de-escalate situations. He shares some fascinating insights on how to identify a “bad guy,” as well as his thoughts on weapon-carrying. I hope this podcast inspires you to develop a more robust self-protection strategy! Always practice situational awareness! Episode Breakdown: * A bit about Craig’s work * Technologically-connected, but physically-disconnected * Craig’s time as an undercover police officer * What is a “bad guy”? * Museum martial art * Situational awareness * What to do when someone is too close * Unequal initiative event * Craig’s thoughts on weapon-carrying * How to work with Craig * Do you have the ability to keep someone from imposing their will on you? 

“What I am capable of, anyone can learn.” -Wim Hof Wim Hof — "The Iceman" — is internationally renowned for his countless ice endeavors that range from being up to his neck in a cylinder filled with ice cubes for over 90 minutes, swimming large distances under polar ice, running a marathon barefoot to climbing the Everest in nothing more than a pair of shorts. Wim has pioneered a practice of breathing and cold immersion that has allowed him to set countless world records and can help you to harness your inner strength and achieve robust health & well-being. In this episode, Wim shares from the heart on his journey confronting the cold and how his practices can help you become a better version of yourself in a very short time period. Our conversation was particularly powerful for me, as I’ve been playing around with Wim’s breathing and cold immersion techniques since we’ve spoken and have felt immediate positive effects. I share a bit about my experience so far in the beginning of the show! I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did! Episode Breakdown: * What Wim is capable of, anyone can learn * The Wim Hof Method * Wim’s journey in confronting the cold * Getting out of our comfort zones * Tuning into your primitive, animal self * Dealing with suppressed emotions that arise when practicing the breathing techniques * Controlling your pH through breath * What temperature does Wim keep his home? * Generating energy through deep breathing * Enjoying life to the fullest * Using Wim's breathing techniques to improve sex * How Wim sees the future of our world

Welcome back to part two of my conversation with Luke Storey on setting up a holistic strategy for lifestyle design! Luke has spent the past 18 years developing and refining a robust way of life based on the principles of nature and spirituality, while embracing technology and modern convenience.  In this segment, we focus on our strategies for movement, sleep and meditation! If you missed it, check out part one where we break down our personal strategies and adaptations to modern life using a four elemental structure: Earth, Air, Water, Fire. Episode Breakdown: * Integrating useful movement into your lifestyle * Optimizing your sleep routine in urban environments * Luke’s tactics for falling asleep when not tired * Pillow-less sleeping * The discipline of meditation * Spiritual connection through meditation and entheogens 

In this week's podcast, my good friend Luke Storey joins me for an intimate, peer to peer conversation on setting up a holistic strategy for lifestyle design. Luke has spent the past 18 years developing and refining a robust way of life based on the principles of nature and spirituality, while embracing technology and modern convenience.  Luke and I apply many of the same lifestyle principles to our very different lives, and in this rap session, we have an awesome time discussing our personal strategies and adaptations to modern life. We break it all down for you using a four elemental structure: Earth, Air, Water, Fire. We cover a ton of valuable, actionable information here, and so we’ve split up this episode into two parts. In part one, we get into our strategies on diet, water, air and sunlight. Stay tuned for part two (coming out next week) for our discussion on movement, sleep and meditation! Episode Breakdown: * Luke & Daniel’s history * How Luke got started on his health journey * Avoiding diet extremes — achieving a healthy relationship with your food * Luke’s home + travel spring water strategy * Navigating through air pollution * #NakedSunTime 

Couples in the Paleolithic world would never have fantasized about running off by themselves to their own little retreats in the forest. No Stone Age lovers would have imagined in their wildest dreams that they could or should be “everything” to each other. That way lay death. ― Stephanie Coontz, Marriage, a History: From Obedience to Intimacy Stephanie Coontz is a marriage historian and author of seven books on marriage and family life. In this podcast, she takes us on a tour through the evolution of marriage and intimacy throughout human history. We discuss everything from egalitarianism to “the one” to polyamory vs. monogamy. This show is enlightening and adds another piece to the puzzle as we continue to dissect the mating styles of the human animal, here on the ReWild Yourself! podcast. Episode Breakdown: * The way we never were * Are we hardwired for egalitarianism? * The quest for in-laws * Marrying for love * The soulmate fantasy * Individual needs vs group needs * Sex and marriage throughout history * Monogamy vs non-monogamy * The story of divorce over the ages * Today’s marriage statistics  * The changing roles of men and women in a marriage 

Most of us are exposed to an abundance of artificial blue light on a daily basis, via our modern technology (lamps, cellphones, computers, TVs, etc). Our bodies physiologically respond to light from the blue portion of the spectrum with a state of wakefulness, via the suppression of melatonin production. This constant stream of artificial blue light is wreaking havoc on our circadian rhythms.   Today’s guest, a physicist, is one of the leading experts on this topic — Dr. Edward Carome. In this episode, you’ll learn how blue light interacts with our bodies by suppressing melatonin-production and some surprising, and not often discussed, effects this can have on us. Dr Carome relays some excellent strategies on how to minimize blue light exposure, particularly in the evening hours. Whether you are using these blue-light-producing modern devices on a daily basis or not, the information in this interview is extremely important! Enjoy, and please share your thoughts in the ReWild Yourself! Facebook group! I’d love to hear what strategies you are utilizing to safeguard your circadian rhythm!  Episode Breakdown: * Dr. Carome’s background in light * The effects of blue light on the pineal gland * Artificial light from our modern devices * Dr. Carome’s experience with melatonin * When to use blue-blockers to support your circadian rhythms * The powerful effects of melatonin * Amount of blue light in LEDs, Incandescents, Tungstens and other bulbs * Do short bursts of blue light at night cause melatonin production to cease? * The best blue-blocking products and how to use * Crisper focus outdoors wearing blue-blocking glasses * Concluding thoughts

The war on drugs, which in many ways is really a war on the freedom of our minds, restricts a natural, evolutionarily adaptive human behavior, that of exploring non-ordinary states of consciousness. Johann Hari — British journalist and author of Chasing the Scream — spent three years and journeyed thirty-thousand-miles investigating the war on drugs. In this show, Johann shares some of his discoveries through the stories of the people he met and interviewed along his journey. Let's have a look at some of the unexpected outcomes of restricting human access to psychoactive medicines. Episode Breakdown: * Is drug addiction real? * Substance abuse when coping with pain * The cultural repercussions of prohibition * Drug-related violence * Portugal’s experiment and the case for legalization * Animals and drug use * Modern drug education for children * Is there an end in sight for the war on drugs?

"Environmental toxic mold exposure is a massive health crisis that very few are aware of," said Asprey. "Mold toxins have been linked to damaging long-term effects including memory loss, insomnia, anxiety, depression, trouble concentrating, and even cancer and heart disease." From your home to your wine to your food… toxic mold is hidden in more places than you might think, and it can cause some serious health repercussions for those affected by it. In this interview, Dave Asprey — the Bulletproof Exec — explores the world of toxic mold with us. He sheds light on the common symptoms of mold exposure, diagnosing mold in your home and steps for removing mold & improving air quality in your habitat. He reveals startling information about mold in our food supply and gives us the rundown on some of the more common culprits. The information Dave presents in this interview, and in his Moldy documentary, is absolutely vital knowledge to have in your toolkit. Prepare to be enlightened…and possibly a little unsettled, as I was when I first watched Moldy! Episode Breakdown: * Dave’s latest projects * Moldy documentary * Common symptoms of mold * How do you know if mold is present in your home? * Are there certain conditions that perpetuate mold? * Mutant aggressive super molds * The multi-faceted approach to removing mold from your home * Correlation between Lyme Disease and mold * Mold prevention when building a new home  * Improving air quality in your home habitat * Mycotoxins lurking in your wine, coffee and food & how to avoid them

Abel James — author of The Wild Diet — joins us for a dynamic conversation on how he applies ancestral living concepts to his modern life. He breaks down the philosophies behind The Wild Diet, and we talk a great deal about how music, cooking and travel tie into the modern day ReWilder’s lifestyle. Prepare to be inspired to incorporate some of these ancestral practices into your own life! Episode Breakdown: * Able Abel * Using positive speaking to make positive change * Significance of the “Fat-Burning Man" * The Wild Diet explained * Music and its importance to Homo sapiens * Cooking and food * Being semi-nomadic and living for experience * Purging “stuff” for a richer life * Setting up a home base with intention

"We need to empower human nature; to rewild it.” -Erwan Le Corre Erwan Le Corre, founder of MovNat, joins us for an intimate and inspiring look into his life and business. In this heartfelt interview, Erwan takes us through the development of MovNat and also shares a bit about his personal journey with rites of passage, parenting and plant medicines.  Episode Breakdown: * How Erwan built his business * Rites of passage * How parenting has shaped Erwan * Importance of entheogens to our development * MovNat workshops and courses

“Stand up straight!” — one of the more common phrases heard during childhood. But what exactly does it mean to “stand up straight”? And is it causing more harm than good? Esther Gokhale thinks so and has dedicated her life’s work to researching indigenous postures and helping people incorporate an aligned, primal posture into their daily lives. In this episode, she goes over some common postural pathologies and gives us actionable tips to correct these and find our own primal posture. Esther walks me, step-by-step, through correctly aligning my spine — follow along with us!  We talk a great deal about natural movement on this show (see episodes with Erwan Le Corre, Ido Portal and Scott Sonnon), and posture is the foundational piece of the movement puzzle, folks! 

In this episode, we explore a primal parenting style honoring children as sovereign beings. Arthur Haines is back on the show to give us some insight into how he and his partner are raising their daughter Samara. He challenges some of today’s popular parenting styles — explaining their shortcomings and giving examples of what he and his partner do differently. This show is rich with takeaways on raising a sovereign child with the feral mindset. Listen with an open mind!  Here’s to the next generation of ReWilders! Episode Breakdown: * Children are sovereign humans * Corporal punishment vs. conscious communication * Helicopter parenting * Parenting in natural vs. urban environments * Cry it out parenting * It takes a village * Place-based education * Co-sleeping myths debunked and why you should consider co-sleeping * Arthur’s thoughts on teens and sex

In this stream-of-consciousness rant, I break down the his-story of husbandry! Episode Breakdown: * Evolution of humans * Our ancient toolkit * Origins of hierarchy * The Creation Myth — His-story * I now pronounce you husband and wife * ReWild Your Mind

It is a commonly-held (and media-fueled) belief in our culture that sun is bad and sunscreen is good. Not only is this inaccurate, but in fact, the opposite is true: Our skin is quite literally designed to be exposed to the sun’s rays, and sunscreen use actually causes a host of issues (one of which, ironically, is skin cancer). Nadine Artemis — sense visionary and founder of Living Libations — joins us to set the record straight on sun exposure and goes over how to properly interact with the sun for optimal health. Episode Breakdown: * Why you shouldn’t suntan through glass * How sunscreen works * Benefits of sungazing * Sunlight and bacteria * Why you don’t want empty vitamin D receptors * Negative press surrounding sun exposure and skin * Wise interaction with the sun * Kids and sun exposure * Our skin is designed to be exposed to the sun’s rays * What we ingest determines how our skin responds to sunlight * Skin cancer myths debunked * Using plant oils to harmonize your skin with the sun in lieu of toxic sunscreens

Unschooling is a growing movement for those looking for an alternative to the traditional schooling system. Ben Hewitt — modern homesteader, unschooling father and author — calls it "self-directed, adult-facilitated life learning” or “immersion learning.” In this episode, Ben shares his experience with unschooling his two boys on their Vermont homestead. Rather than sitting at a desk, in a fluorescent-lit classroom, memorizing facts all day, Ben’s boys’ days are spent doing things like building barns, apprenticing with a local blacksmith and foraging food for that night’s dinner. Our conversation is fascinating, and whether or not you are a parent (or soon-to-be parent), if you went through traditional schooling for any portion of your life (most of us), you are sure to enjoy this show! Episode Breakdown: * How Ben & his family raise and forage 90% of their calories * Self-directed, adult-facilitated life-learning * Role of mentors in unschooling * A day in the life of Ben’s kids * Immersive learning in rural vs urban environments * Induced busy-ness and time management * How to get started with unschooling

“You're captives of a civilizational system that more or less compels you to go on destroying the world in order to live.… You are captives — and you have made a captive of the world itself. That's what's at stake, isn't it? —your captivity and the captivity of the world.” ― Daniel Quinn, Ishmael: An Adventure of the Mind and Spirit Daniel Quinn is the author of the best-selling book Ishmael and a pioneer in the concept of ReWilding. Daniel’s books had a massive influence on my life trajectory, and I am so honored to have had the opportunity to interview him! Our conversation traverses animism, the Sixth extinction and so much more. Many of you are familiar with Daniel’s work, but if you’re not, I encourage you to go pick up a copy of Ishmael right away. Find links to the show notes and his books below! And if you are a fan of Daniel’s, I’d love to hear what you thought of our conversation in the comments below. Enjoy! **Note: Our conversation was recorded via phone, so the audio quality is not excellent. Apologies, and thanks for bearing with us on this one! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: * Daniel shares a bit about his background * Transitioning from Christianity to an animistic worldview * History and pre-history * The Sixth Extinction * Animism explained * Outlook for the future of our world

Are you getting enough time outside for your physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, and sexual well-being? Join me for a stream-of-consciousness rant on strategically setting up a lifestyle that affords you nature-connection! No matter where you live, or what your current lifestyle is like, nature-connection is always possible. In this episode, I break down a few of my top practices to add into your repertoire to foster (or restore) your connection to the natural world. Episode Breakdown: * My recent endeavors in archery and movement programming * A look inside Elementary School * Can you go without tan lines this summer? * Going barefoot — experiencing the environment with your feet * Nature deficit disorder * Walking as a practice — reprogramming your movement * Strategically setting up a lifestyle that affords you nature-connection * ReWilding tips for summer

Can being awake less get you more out of life? Shawn Stevenson — bestselling author and creator of The Model Health Show — joins us on the podcast to talk about the practice of sleep. Our modern society seems to celebrate those who sleep less — viewing them as "more productive" or "healthier" — when in actuality most of these people are chronically sleep-deprived and hurting their productivity and health in the long run. Shawn explains why getting optimal sleep is vital to operating at high performance and shows us how to set up our personal sleep practice so we can start getting better sleep....tonight! Episode Breakdown: * How Shawn got into sleep research * Society of the chronically sleep-deprived  * Our sleep cycles explained * Circadian rhythms and sleep hormones * Navigating sleep when you live and work in the concrete jungle * Best time to exercise for better sleep * The practice of sleep * Your bed is for sleep and sex — Shawn shares some interesting facts on the relationship between the two * Creating your sleep sanctuary * Why you should not sleep near your phone * Choosing your bed wisely  

Get your notebooks out for this episode, folks! Ben Greenfield — ex-bodybuilder, Ironman triathlete, Spartan racer, coach, speaker and New York Times Bestseller author — covers a lot of ground and delivers countless actionables in this interview. Ben shares some excellent primal parenting tips and his top strategies to reduce stress in everyday life. He even takes us on a (verbal) tour of his incredible home, which was clearly designed with the human ape in mind (; Prepare to be inspired! I’d love to hear 1-2 of your favorite takeaways from our conversation in the comments below! Episode Breakdown: * Ben’s upcoming wilderness retreat with his twin boys * Creatively adjusting your daily workout to include your kids * The enormous responsibility and privilege of being a parent and building a lineage * Engaging your children in the practice of gratefulness * Teaching kids alternative-to-sitting positions * The science of gratitude * Ben’s favorite practices to reduce stress in everyday life * Tour of Ben’s optimized home habitat * The ultimate practice of functional fitness * Bowhunting vs firearm shooting

Ryan Ford — leading parkour athlete and coach — defines parkour as the "art of movement in which we’re training our body and mind to overcome obstacles efficiently." I've found — and Ryan speaks to this in the interview as well — that training to easily overcome physical obstacles directly relates to my ability to easily overcome mental challenges in life. I even did a video series on this very subject awhile back called the "Obstacles as a Metaphor" series. Find it in the show notes below! In this episode, Ryan gives us a peak inside the world of parkour — explaining its roots in natural movement, real life applications and tips for getting started. “If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere.” -Frank A. Clark Episode Breakdown: * Origins of parkour * Physically and mentally overcoming obstacles * "Parkour vision" * Parallels of skateboarding and parkour * Training under pressure * Olympic Parkour * Who can parkour? * The importance of progression * Ryan’s parkour school — Apex Movement * Learning to fall * Two parkour skills to possess for emergency situations * Ryan’s optimal movement strategy * Developing your unique movement style * Living your passion * Analyzing modern children’s playgrounds

You are most likely familiar with the three phases of water — solid, liquid and vapor — but did you know that there is also a fourth phase of water? Dr. Gerald Pollack relives the discovery of what he calls Exclusion Zone (EZ) water, which is basically "living" water that is highly structured and negatively charged. Spring water aficionados — this interview is for you!  Our conversation is heavy on the science, but fret not as we explain EZ water’s health-promoting effects in your body, as well as its applications in other areas of science. Aha-moments abound as Dr. Pollack and I merge scientific research with intuition! Listen closely for an emerging worldview around health and biology that’s hitherto been unexplored! Episode Breakdown: * What is water? * Water anomalies * How Dr. Pollack became interested in water * Discovering the fourth phase of water * Free infrared energy from the sun * You’re not neutral — you’re negatively charged * Health promoting effects of building structured EZ water in your body * Dr. Pollack tells us about a remarkable water * Utilizing EZ water to cleanse cells * Best drinking vessel for your water * Is drinking EZ water good for you? * Negative vs. postive charge * The Institute for Venture Science

In this episode, wild woman Michaela Boehm joins us to explore polarity in relationships. Michaela teaches and counsels internationally as an expert in intimacy and sexuality, and she is currently the only counselor in the world personally trained and authorized by David Deida (If you aren't familiar with Deida, definitely check out his prolific work).  Be warned — this interview may push some buttons, as Michaela and I dissect some popularly-held beliefs on happiness and relationships! Our one hour conversation is brimming with nuggets of insight on relationships, intimacy and becoming your best self. Enjoy! Episode Breakdown: * Michaela’s work * Are we supposed to be happy all of the time? * Polarity in relationships * The Fifty Shades of Grey phenomenon * How can guys get in touch with their true masculinity? * Maintaining sexual polarity while fostering both your feminine and masculine sides * Communicating your “flavor” needs to your partner * David Deida’s 3 stages of intimacy and growth * Feminism vs. being a wild woman * Will the new generation have neutrality issues?

James Earls — author of Born to Walk — talks to us about an important part of the movement conversation: fascia and bipedalism. Fascia is the 3-D spider web of fibrous, gluey, and wet proteins that hold our bones all together in their proper placement (from Anatomy Trains, go here for more details). Bipedalism, as I'm sure you know, is the act of locomoting upright on two legs. In our conversation, we explore James' fascinating knowledge on movement efficiency and how we may have evolved through walking. Episode Breakdown: * How James got into this work * Fascia being ignored for 2k years * What is tensgrity? * Why do dogs seem to move so easily? * Bipedalism * How did we evolve through walking? * Movement efficiency * Ground direction force

From oysters to getting rid of my couch to what I learned from Dispatch 8...in this stream-of-consciousness rant, I give you the rundown on what I've been up to lately and some of the new insights I've been incorporating into my life.  Episode Breakdown: * Daniel’s latest adventures  * Eating wild marine animals * Daniel’s relationship with Western furniture * Ideas for going “furniture-free” in your home * Thoughts on Dispatch 8 * Getting Things Done * Being fearless in purging things from your life * Immortality projects * Intentional mortality salience

Biomechanist Katy Bowman joins us for a lesson in movement. While many of us think of movement as our 30-60 minute daily exercise session, Katy says it's what we do the rest of the time that counts. You will come away from this interview with a new outlook on your home and office habitat, and I hope it inspires you to make some positive changes to your environment! After talking with Katy, I got rid of my couch the next day...just sayin'... Episode Breakdown: * Exercise vs movement * Olympic sitters * Flaccid Fin Syndrome * Arterial plaque explained * Furniture-free living * Switching from normal shoes to barefoot shoes * How to build natural movement patterns * Tour of Katy’s furniture-free home * From pulling bows to asdfghjkl; — decreased hand use of modern humans * Standing is the new sitting * Where to find Katy’s work

Dr. Darcy Harris is an expert on the grieving process, and in this interview, she explains how to be present in your own personal grief, as well as with someone who is grieving. Most of us have experienced grief in one way or another in our lives, and Darcy's therapeutic words can help us to understand how to embrace it and even allow it to deepen our experience in life. Episode Breakdown: * The grief process * What is thanatology? * Recognition of mourning * Implications of not directly interacting with death * Terror management theory * Speed dating for death * How to be with someone in grief * Planning for loss * Reproductive loss * Deepening our experiences through grief * Where Darcy draws inspiration * Grief and emoting * Misconceptions about the grieving process * Darcy gives you an assignment * The power of positive thinking doesn’t stop the fact that we die

In my final Dispatch conversation with Arthur Haines (not to worry...Arthur will continue to join us on ReWild Yourself! podcast!), we discuss the death of Homo sapiens domestico fragilis and traverse the vast spectrum of ReWilding. Episode Breakdown: * The extinction of indigenous humans * What is the ReWilding mindset? * The vast spectrum of ReWilding * Immersion in nature for better health * How to best spend 30 minutes in nature * Bringing wildness into your gut flora * Raising the next generation of ReWilders

In this episode of ReWild Yourself! podcast, I have a fascinating conversation with Stephen Cave — author of internationally acclaimed book "Immortality: The Quest to Live Forever and How It Drives Civilization" — about death and why we fear it. He elaborates on the "4 stories we tell ourselves about death" from his popular TED talk. Episode Breakdown: * First experiences with death * Other species’ relationship to death * Immortality projects * The “elixir” story * The “resurrection” story * The “soul” story * Science and the immortality quest * The “legacy” story * How to cope with death denial * Stephen’s thoughts on the “zombie apocalypse” heroism over death * What it’s like to work in the death field * Stephen’s new projects

In this episode of ReWild Yourself! podcast, Mark Harris — author of Grave Matters — gives us an introduction to the green burial movement. He explains the many ways in which green burial is a better alternative to traditional modern burial practices. Episode Breakdown: * History of green burial * The invasive process of embalming * Purpose of modern day embalming * Impact of having less interaction with the dead * The burial vault * Green cemeteries  * Mark’s personal burial plans * How green burial works * The green burial movement * Mark’s mission

Dr. Sarah Buckley — GP/family physician, author of the best selling book Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering and mother to four home-born children — shares her passion for natural childbirth and the "beginning of the great love affair" between mother and child. She takes us through the hormonal physiology of childbearing from pregnancy to after birth.   Episode Breakdown: * Wisdom vs. science * Sarah’s history with childbirth * Some of the differences between hospital births and home births * Healthy birth pathways * The stresses of Caesarean sections * Why some stress is good for you * The beginning of the great love affair * The pleasure hormones between mothers and babies * Alter-native * Unique altered state of birth * What happens after birth * Importance of skin-to-skin contact * How much of our behavior is affected by our beginning * Sarah’s natural birth membership website

I was humbled by my conversation with Stephen Jenkinson, teacher, author, storyteller and founder of the Orphan Wisdom School. This, my friends, is a very powerful interview. Stephen will make you re-think everything you thought you knew about dying. Episode Breakdown: * How to come to terms with death * The hallmarks of "dying badly" * What "dying well" looks like * The consequences of being kept away from ground zero of human mortality * We live our lives as if dying is the annihilation of life * Considering “after-life" * Understanding that your death does not belong to you * A disconnection from our ancestors * Learning from death

It was a such pleasure to talk with Evan Strong — a professional skateboarder and Paralympic Gold Medalist with an amazing survival story. Evan shares some profound insights on "getting into the zone" and achieving peak performance states when competing in extreme sports. Episode Breakdown: * Evan tells us a bit about his history and current endeavors * The life of an Olympian * Altered states in extreme sports * The true nature of competition * Prepping for competition * What does it look and feel like to be “in the zone” * Evan shares his survival story * How Evan coped with losing his leg * Living your truth

In this episode of ReWild Yourself! podcast, I talk with Rory Miller — author of Mediations on Violence — about the human violence blueprint. We debunk some of the most common misconceptions about violence and self defense. Episode Breakdown: * The Violence Taboo * Why are humans so afraid of violence? * The Violence Threshold * Common misconceptions surrounding violence * Misconceptions about law enforcement * The unknowns vs. creating your own reality * Levels of security * Scenarios of violent situations * Rory’s top tips for human survivability * Awareness makes your life richer * Nature vs. nurture

In this episode of ReWild Yourself! podcast, I talk with David Morgan — widely recognized analyst in the precious metals industry — on how to get started investing in silver for financial survival. Episode Breakdown: * Health above wealth * What is money? * The decline of the US dollar * How David became interested in silver * The many uses of silver * Price disparity between gold and silver * How to get started investing in silver * Silver preparedness  * Unique storage ideas for the small silver investor

Michael Douglas — founder of Maine Primitive Skills School — joins us to discuss doomsday prepping versus nature literacy. He gives us some great tips to tune into our wild nature and reconnect to the landscape. Episode Breakdown: * Mike’s experience on Doomsday Preppers * What is survival? * Stages of growth in survival * Our modern attention disorder * Tending the landscape * How does the modern person reconnect to the landscape? * Boredom is a sign of a weak mind * Simple trick for instantly tuning in to your innate wildness

Arthur Haines is back on the podcast to discuss ancestral survival skills. We talk about the history of these natural human skills, as well as how the modern feral human can master these skills today. Episode Breakdown: * What does it look like to surthrive using primitive skills * How to learn primitive skills * Eating 100% wild foods — is it possible? * The bow * Shelter * How many people does it take to sustainably surthrive in nature * Arthur’s personal water strategy * Indigenous peoples’ water strategies * History of human fire use * How to create friction fire * How important is fire to surviving in a natural landscape? * Learning recipes vs learning concepts

Tony Blauer — a pioneer in Combatives and self defense training — discusses primal self defense and offers some excellent reasons on why you should learn how to defend yourself from predatory violence. Episode Breakdown: * How Tony became interested in self defense * Consentual dualing vs predatory violence * Why “the pacificist” needs to learn this * How long it takes to learn to defend yourself * Indignation energy * Startle-flinch response * Compliant vs non-compliant opponent

In this episode of ReWild Yourself! podcast, Tristan Gooley — author of The Natural Navigator — gives us some wonderful insights into using natural navigation in both natural and urban settings. Episode Breakdown: * Tristan’s adventures across the Atlantic Ocean * Using clues from nature to navigate * How to navigate when you’re in a foreign city * 3 ways to navigate using migratory birds * How to orient yourself under a forest canopy * What to do when you get lost * GPS technology: friend or foe? * About his book and courses

In this stream-of-consciousness rant, I break down the main skills we need to learn to be fit for the 3 main environments: wild, urban and virtual. Episode Breakdown: * Fit for what? * Being fit for the 3 main environments: wild, urban and virtual * The Glyph explained * Earth | Food Foraging * Water | Water Gathering * Air | Shelter Building * Fire | Fire Starting * Human Self Defense * First Aid * Awareness

It was an honor to talk with Dr. Gerardo Sandoval Isaac — doctor, gynecologist, medicine-man and ambassador for the Bufo alvarius toad — about the best ways to harvest and experience the Bufo alvarius toad venom and 5-MeO-DMT. Episode Breakdown: * Dr. Gerry’s first entheogenic experiences * What happens in a shamanic sacred mushroom ceremony * Importance of letting go during entheogenic experiences * The Bufo alvarius toad * How to harvest and consume the Bufo alvarius toad venom * 5 most common effects of smoking 5-MeO-DMT * How and why the body produces DMT * Entheogenic homework * Message from the Bufo alvarius toad * How to prepare yourself before you experience the toad * How you can help to protect the Bufo alvarius toad

Arthur Haines joins us on the podcast to discuss the missing nutrient in our diets: entheogens! He talks about entheogen use in hunter-gatherer societies and tells us a little about his own personal experiences with these sacred plant medicines. Episode Breakdown: * A bit about Arthur’s background * How Arthur was introduced to psychoactive plants * Being a credible witness * Entheogen use in hunter-gatherers * Spiritual realm vs the scientific realm * Arthur’s personal entheogenic experiences * Entheogens are endogenous compounds * Entheogens were called “teacher plants” by indigenous tribal leaders for a reason * The missing nutrient in our diet? * Using entheogens to deal with death trauma * Arthur describes his sacred experience with Saguaro Cactus * Discerning tips for working with a shaman

In this stream-of-consciousness rant, I reflect on Dispatch 6 of ReWild Yourself! magazine. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: * Influenza season * Who really uses psychoactive medicines * Using entheogens to awaken spirituality | Hallmark card spirituality * Realizing that plants and animals are not our “resources" * Death simulator * The blurry line of food and drugs * The shaman path * Getting into the right state and space when experiencing entheogens

I'm thrilled to have Nora Gedgaudas — author of the international best-selling book, Primal Body, Primal Mind: Beyond the Paleo Diet for Total Health and a Longer Life — back on ReWild Yourself! podcast to talk entheogens. Episode Breakdown: * Traditional native entheogen use * Holotropic Breathwork * Recreational experience vs meaningful spiritual experience * We have an interconnected network of specific receptors that seem to illicit different types of consciousness * Entheogen help for PTSD * What does the future of shamanism look like? * Controlling drug use is controlling consciousness * Entheogen use can give you the state change that “stuff” cannot  * Legality of entheogens * Effects of marijuana use on the brain * Psychedelics help de-condition us from our cultural values * Let medicine be thy food

In this episode of ReWild Yourself! podcast, Dennis McKenna — an ethnopharmacologist who has studied plant hallucinogens for over forty years — explains what happens when psychedelics are in our systems and recounts some of his fascinating adventures with his brother Terence McKenna in South America hunting psilocybin mushrooms and DMT. Episode Breakdown: * What is ethnopharmacology? * Merging science and the spiritual * The spectrum of food and medicine in tribal cultures * What happens when psychedelics are in our system * Seretonin upgrades * Psychedelics bring the background to the foreground * Plant vs synthetic drugs * Adventures with his brother Terence McKenna in South America hunting mushrooms and DMT * A nutrient deficiency causing reductionist and materialistic world view

In this episode of ReWild Yourself! podcast, I talk with Dr. Ronald Goldman — author of Circumcision: The Hidden Trauma and the leading expert in the field — about the deep, oft-repressed psychological trauma stemming from circumcision.  Episode Breakdown: * How Dr. Goldman became involved with circumcision awareness * The difference between Jewish perspective and non-religious perspective * Mainstream media’s avoidance of balanced circumcision reporting * Psychological trauma of circumcision * The horrifying process of circumcision * Informed consent * One thing you can do to raise awareness of this issue * What is foreskin, and what does it do? * Repressed feelings of circumcised men 

The NeoAboriginal Lifeway series with Arthur Haines continues! Episode Breakdown: * We have set up an inhospitable habitat for the next generation * How Arthur shifted his mindset when preparing for a child * Arthur's suggestions for preparing to have a baby * We are a deformed version of our actual blueprint * Foods to keep out of your diet during pregnancy * Prenatal vitamins vs procuring vitamins from nutrient dense foods * It’s not just what the mother eats (it's what the father eats too)! * Super nutrient dense animal foods * What Arthur’s daughter eats * Eating sea creatures during pregnancy * Arthur's recommendations for a prenatal diet program * The foraged plant that Arthur’s partner took religiously to prepare for birth * What indigenous humans did with their placenta * Combining breast milk with solid foods * The importance of breastfeeding * Spacing pregnancies for optimal health of the next child and the mother

Nadine Artemis — sense visionary and creator of Living Libations — tells us why we should skip mainstream hygiene products and stick to botanicals and the elements to care for our skin. Episode Breakdown: * Poetic Pits - the sensual "odorant" that blends harmoniously with your natural, primal scent * The 411 on essential oils * Nadine’s first forays into oil blending * Toxicity of mainstream beauty products * Tips to have the best skin ever * Feeding the body with essential oils * Sexual communication through our armpits * The toxic cocktail in the average supermarket deodorant stick * The trifecta that makes up the perfect storm for breast cancer * What you can do to naturally lower your risk of breast cancer * The sunlight vitamin * Iodine’s key roles in the body * Toxic ingredients found in mainstream "feminine hygiene" products * What a woman can incorporate into her lifestyle to take great care of her lady lotus * No tan lines - why this is such an important part of your self care toolkit!

It was great fun to talk with Christopher Ryan, author of the New York Times best-seller Sex At Dawn. Episode Breakdown: * The nuclear family and how hunter-gatherers structure socially * How women went from being equal partners to being domesticated animals * Scarcity consciousness of modern society * The difference between sexual jealousy and wealth jealousy * How Chris views the nuclear family * The Shame Exorcist * What Chris would tell kids about sex * Persian edition of Sex at Dawn * Chris’s new book and his writing process * Finding the exhale in your work

In this episode of ReWild Yourself! Podcast, I talk with Sheri Winston, author of Women’s Anatomy of Arousal: Secret Maps to Buried Pleasure and leading sex expert. Episode Breakdown: * Sheri’s books * Taboo sexual language * Solo sex is our laboratory for pleasure experiments * Altered states of consciousness * Going into deep trance for mega-orgasmic experiences * The ecology of sex * Rediscovering the clitoris * Taking time with arousal for transcendent sex * The yin and yang of sexual energy * How to teach your children about sex * Sheri’s top sex tips for men and women

In this episode of ReWild Yourself! podcast, I talk with Stephen Harrod Buhner, an Earth poet and the award-winning author of twenty books on nature, indigenous cultures, the environment and herbal medicine. He is probably best known for is extensive writing in the field of herbalism and plant intelligence, though I would offer that he is one of the most significant writers and thought leaders of the modern ReWilding movement. Episode Breakdown: * Stephen’s early experiences with the metaphysical background of the world * The reality police * Fear of wildness * The education system shuts us down * Opening sensory gating channels * The 6th sensory channel: the feeling capacity * Using NeuroGnostics to open sensory gating channels * Reset your software program * Orient towards meaning rather than form * How to reclaim the feeling sense * How to operate from the feeling sense in this information-rich modern world * Sophisticated writing cultivates the feeling sense for the reader

Arthur Haines and I continue our discussion of the NeoAboriginal Lifeway. In this episode, Arthur shows us how the English language restricts our worldview, and why we should consider learning an indigenous language to cultivate the feral mindset. We discuss: * The wild experience vs. the civilized experience * The language of imperialism * How Arthur became interested in learning an indigenous language * Language shapes how we think * Loss of language diversity * The narrow aperture of the English language * English is a language of war * Indigenous languages integrate verbs into the landscape * Freedom of mind * Religion and language * Language of a fluid worldview * Experiencing life as verbs and not as nouns * "Spending time" * Future of the Passamaquoddy language * How Arthur integrates Passamaquoddy into his lifestyle * Exploring languages indigenous to your area * Indigenous language reveals water as medicine

In this episode of ReWild Yourself! podcast, I have a deep discussion with Elena Tonetti-Vladimirova, one of the pioneers of Conscious Evolution and founder of Birth Into Being, about how our traumatic birth experiences shape our psychology. Episode Breakdown: * Our world experience begins before conception * Birth experience is related to emotional memory * We are raising a society programmed to have needs neglected * Thousands of years of slavery still live in our bones * Daniel’s birth and childhood experience * Most of our fears have deep ancestral roots * Myths of birth complications * The altered state of Ecstatic Birth * The #1 way to avoid complications during birth * Give birth in a place, in a way, that connects to your true nature * How to deal with outside pressure when making decisions about your pregnancy * What does today’s ReWilded child look like? * Dissociation is ingrained in us from birth * An amazing story of a child healing herself from birth trauma * Healing words of wisdom from Elena

I will be sharing the occasional stream of consciousness rant on ReWild Yourself! podcast, and I've just recorded the first one! Episode Breakdown: * Podcast song origins * Information on my only ReWilding immersion workshop this year * Will you ever see me on a TV show? * Dispatch 4 reflections and Gobekli Tepe

I am fascinated with entomophagy as of late, and so it was great fun to record this interview with Daniella Martin — author of Edible: An Adventure Into the World of Eating Insects and the Last Great Hope to Save the Planet  and the host of Girl Meets Bug, the insect cooking/travel show! In the interview, we discuss: * How Daniella became “the bug girl" * The great resources in Daniella’s book * Farming insects is not part of indigenous culture * Insect identification when foraging * How to avoid parasites when eating insects * Legs, intestines and exoskeletons — oh my! * Insect farming * Cultural taboos surrounding entomophagy * Tastes of different insects * Vegans, vegetarians and eating insects * Long chain fatty acids in insects * Where is the “insect trend” going? * The best starter insects * Freezing vs cooking

In this episode of ReWild Yourself! podcast, I talk with Ido Portal, founder of Movement Culture and teacher of movement workshops around the world. Episode breakdown: * Modeling brachiation after apes and children * Movement diet — digesting movement nutrition * Specialization vs. Generalization * "Movement" vs. "Training" * The problems with modern yoga * Moving out of alignment * The natural human resting position * Flexibility vs. Mobility * Spine longevity — look to the cat * Prioritize movement

In this episode of ReWild Yourself! Podcast, Arthur Haines and I continue our conversation from earlier podcasts, this time focusing on the transition from semi-nomadism to sedentism. Episode breakdown: * Daily and seasonal movement was a huge part of hunter-gatherer existence * Nomadic peoples were not just endless wanderers * Agriculture is a spectrum * What emerges when people stop moving?  * Hunter-gatherers were generalists * Walking was a significant part of the hunter-gatherer lifestyle * Fit for the gym vs. fit for the earth * Is working out wasted energy? * Dissociative gym workouts * The amazing strength of foraging mothers

In this episode of ReWild Yourself! Podcast, I talk with Scott Sonnon, world renowned fitness trainer, founder of TACFIT, public speaker and author. Episode breakdown: * Diminished complexity of physical movement means diminished capacity for imagination * Importance of sweating for stress relief * Reprogramming movement at the brain stem level * Being more athletic does not make you more fit for daily life * Getting back to mobility basics for truly advanced fitness * When you "stand up straight," are you aligning or distorting your posture? * Experience high stress and maintain your fine motor skills * Literally shake off stress * Focus on the exhale * Scott's programs and innovative teaching techniques

In this episode of the ReWild Yourself! podcast, Erwan Le Corre, founder of MovNat, joins me to talk about natural movement.  Episode breakdown: * What natural movement means to Erwan * "Movement" vs. "Exercise" * Do we need to re-learn to move naturally? * Connection between movement and survival skills * Erwan's top strategies to avoid injury during movement training * Specificity causes body alienation * The movement you can do this afternoon

In this episode of ReWild Yourself! podcast, I talk with Nora Gedgaudas , author of the international best-selling book, Primal Body, Primal Mind  and widely recognized expert on the Paleo Diet.  Episode breakdown: * The Paleo diet * Milankovitch cycles explained * Gobekli Tepi  * The human zoo vs. the factory farm * Nora’s thoughts on gluten * Climate of complacency * The wild mind vs. the domesticated mind * Cultivate the feral mindset

In this episode of ReWild Yourself! podcast, Arthur Haines and I continue our conversation; this time delving into the difference between Food Fads and the Homo sapiens Diet. Episode breakdown: * All diets are fad diets * What constitutes a fad diet * The issues with the loss of seasonal foods * The good side of grains * Wild rice benefits * Cultivated foods vs. wild foods * 4 guidelines for choosing domesticated foods * Bitter lettuce over iceburg lettuce * How to eat animal foods * ReWild your mind 

In this episode of ReWild Yourself! podcast, I talk with Samuel Thayer, author of The Forager's Harvest and Nature's Garden. Episode breakdown: * Sam’s beginnings in foraging * How foraging effects your world view * How to get started foraging * How much wild food can you live on realistically * Is foraging sustainable for the future? * Sam’s favorite springtime wild foods

In the first episode of the ReWild Yourself! Podcast, I'm honored to bring you Arthur Haines, a plant taxonomist who practices and shares a neoaboriginal life way to foster awareness, connection, health and self-reliance. We discuss a very important question: Are we really Homo sapiens? We get into the 4 criteria that define a domesticated species and find that it might make sense to begin classifying humans a little differently. Enter Homo sapiens domesticofragilis, or wise, fragile, domesticated man. Arthur gives us the key factors to transcending domestication and living the NeoAboriginal Lifeway.