Discussion with Lakota elder Joseph Marshall III, author, actor, wilderness survivalist, and bowmaker. We discuss the Lakota perspective on nature, life, and how to reconnect.

Enjoy the mental benefits of a break from the hustle and bustle with this guided meditation from Josh Lane. Enjoy anywhere, anytime, except while driving ;-)

Discussion about meditation in nature with Josh Lane, deep nature connection mentor and author of the book “Conscious Nature: The Art and Neuroscience of Meditating in Nature”

Discussion with outdoorsman and survivalist, Ray Livingston, about his experience learning to love and feel comfortable in nature and his time surviving the arctic while on the History Channel’s Alone Show.

Discussion with Silicon Valley tech businesswoman Victoria Livschitz about her discovery of and love for backpacking and the mental and physical benefits she receives while outdoors.

Discussion with Tim Smith of Jack Mountain Bushcraft about the value of learning by doing and some of the benefits and joys of long-term wilderness living.

Interview with birder and bird language practitioner, instructor, and mentor, Kristi Dranginis

Nature connection mentor and coach, Dan Gardoqui, gives us insights into why and how nature can improve our lives, communities, and the world as a whole.

Discussion with Barry Karcher, a minimalist survival expert, self-defense instructor, and participant on the Alone Show Season 6.

Interview with musician, fisheries project manager, and long trail thru-hiker Anna Robinson

Interview with musicians and Continental Divide Trail thru-hikers Emalee Hill and Anna Robinson who are doing a music tour from town to town along the CDT.

Discussion with Bushcraft and Survival Instructor Tony Nester about self-reliance and nature connection through Bushcraft.

Discussion with human evolutionary biology researcher Dr. Alyssa Crittenden about the Hadza, a modern hunter-gatherer people in Tanzania, Africa.

Discussion with Kody Sherwood about the healing power of nature through engaging it directly and how him and his brother Chad lead people on walkabout courses with no gear at all, re-establishing their connection with nature, themselves, and their fellow travelers.

Interview with homesteader, biologist, survival instructor, hunter, trapper, and all-round woodsman Jerry Ward about his efforts in building a homestead from scratch in the Alaskan wilderness.

Discussion with Angel Tadytin, Navajo hiking guide and ambassador for “Women Who Hike”.

A discussion, invoking the work of Aldo Leopold, on the value of wild things and our duty as stewards in protecting the earth for future generations.

Interview with Nathan Donnelly, direct living skills instructor, permaculturist, and contestant on the Alone Show, season 6.

Discussion with primitive skills practitioner and earthroamer, Donny Dust

Interview with Jordan Jonas, survivalist and contestant on the History Channel’s Alone Show, Season 6

Interview with Dr. Denise Mitten covering the healing aspects of nature and the traditional ecological knowledge of the Gwich’in Alaskan Natives.

Introductory episode for the podcast

Podcast Trailer