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The Wilderness and Wellness PodcastJahan Khamsehzadeh: Psychedelic Plant Medicines as Nature's Communicators, Healers, and ConnectorsJoin me for a discussion with Jahan Khamsehzadeh, Ph.D., psychedelic guide, teacher, researcher, and journeyer with over 20 years of formal and informal research and 1000+ psychedelic plant medicine journeys to his credit. Jahan astutely guides us through what psychedelics are and some specific medicines as well as the natural active compounds they offer. Jahan speaks to the human evolutionary history of psychedelic use including the indigenous use of mind-altering plant medicines for healing and connection as well as the role of animism in human history and the ability of psychedelics to reveal a sense of consciousness or aliveness in...2025-07-031h 03
The Wilderness and Wellness PodcastRuby Pinyuh-Derovan: Intuitive Wilderness GuideJoin me for a discussion with Ruby Pinyuh-Derovan, an experienced and skilled outdoor guide who leads young people on life-changing excursions into wild places. We talk about the power of nature and long-term wilderness experiences in shaping our lives, the importance of community and shared experiences in nature, and of course, some great wilderness expedition stories where trials are faced, lessons are learned, and one story in particular where a group of intrepid explorers utilize previously gifted indigenous knowledge to traverse a landscape by watercraft. You don’t want to pass up on this fascinating conversation with someone who li...2025-04-281h 15
The Wilderness and Wellness PodcastRick Berry on the Life and Legacy of Tom Brown Jr.Discussion with Rick Berry, student of Tom Brown Jr. and founder of the 4 Elements Earth Education school, about the life, teachings, and legacy of Tom Brown Jr.Tom Brown Jr. Books4 Elements Earth Education (founded by Rick Berry)2024-11-1847 min
The Wilderness and Wellness PodcastWendolyn Bird: Nature-infused ParentingDiscussion with Wendolyn Bird, former outdoor preschool/summer camp director and nature-infused parenting coach. We talk about techniques for mindfully dealing with the difficult but rewarding task of parenting and how to infuse nature into our parenting journey and create mindful, helpful, and nature-connected children.Connect with Wendolyn:- https://wendolynbird.comBook Recommendations:- How to Calm a Tantrum in 17 Seconds: From Chaos to Calm: Discovering Nature’s Path to Peaceful Parenting (eBook), by: Wendolyn Bird- Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of...2024-10-201h 22
The Wilderness and Wellness PodcastTyson Yunkaporta: Sand Talk – How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the WorldJoin me and co-host Fil Tkaczyk for a “proper yarn” with Tyson Yunkaporta about:· The idea of what it means to live within and through multiple associations, ideals, and ways of thinking.· Tyson’s indigenous and cultural roots.· How everything that is real about who we are is not necessarily only within ourselves, but within the connections of our relations.· What a “proper yarn” is and means.· Developing a relationship with place and society’s ideas of who should have a voice based on perceived identities and social fragmentation.· The idea of emergenc...2021-11-151h 18
The JoyGasmic Life1 Year of Living "Off Grid" as a Family, and deciding to go back to a house - Ron Waline & Elena HarderWatch the full Episode:https://elenaharderr.com/membership-home/podcast-membership
Today's episode is a co collaboration with Ron Waline of Coyotes Path Podcast. I was on his podcast about a year ago and we re-connected to catch up and share about the last years journey about our exploration of relationship with nature.
We talk about:
How living off grid and living out a van life for the last two years has been
Different lessons and understandings than I thought I would gather in that time.
How much time living on grid saves ourselves in terms of...2021-11-021h 41The Wilderness and Wellness PodcastW&W Short #3 - Alie Nation Lyrics: Indigenous Mindset vs. Western Societal MindsetA short episode discussing the lyrics of the song "Alie Nation" written by the late John Trudell and performed by the musical group "The Halluci Nation" (formerly "A Tribe Called Red"). I offer a personal interpretation of the lyrics, discussing the two different mindsets one may adopt, that of an indigenous way of thinking which may lead to healing, connection, and sacredness, or that of a post-modern western societal way of thinking which embraces separateness, numb, trauma, and materialism.Alie Nation Youtube VideoHalluci Nation ArticleHalluci Nation ArticleJohn Trudell...2021-06-2217 minThe Wilderness and Wellness PodcastEvan Hill: Equipage - Practical Gear Tips for Safe and Efficient Wilderness TravelIn this episode I sit down with Hill People Gear Co-founder, Evan Hill. Evan and I have a great discussion about the practical applications and philosophies behind gear selection and use as Evan discusses and expounds on the following topics:· The importance of gear and tools for humans from time immemorial· Otzi the caveman’s tool kit· The way gear and material culture can be a conduit for a spiritual connection with the environment· General considerations for choices of gear carry· The rule of 3’s for survival as it relates to gear· ...2021-05-101h 18
The Wilderness and Wellness PodcastTracking Series 08 – Brian McConnell: Hunting and Trailing Wildlife and CyberTracker Trailing EvaluationsIn this eighth episode of my tracking series I had the fortune to catch up with avid hunter, tracker, and CyberTracker evaluator Brian McConnell. In our discussion we cover a lot of ground (pun intended). Brian fills us in on his background as a young man being taught by his dad how to hunt in the Arkansas woods, then learning intuitively to trail deer, and finally, later in life, connecting with a class offering formal training in tracking techniques which helped him refine his craft to the point of earning a specialist level on his second ever trailing evaluation...2021-04-121h 21The Wilderness and Wellness PodcastW&W Short #2 - The Story of the Coyote Howl From My IntroIn response to a question from a listener, I tell the story of where the coyote howl recording from my intro came from. It is a very special story, near and dear to my heart, and discusses my experience with a pair of coyotes while searching for a quality sit spot area. Stick around after the outro music to hear a 5 minute sample of all the coyote vocalizations from the story.2021-03-3023 minThe Wilderness and Wellness PodcastW&W Short #1: Introduction-The Sacred Order of NatureIn this Wilderness and Wellness “Short”, I introduce the inaugural episode for a new format that I plan to start releasing and delve into a passage from Eckhart Tolle's "Oneness With All Life". Based on Eckhart's teachings in this passage I discuss the way that the thinking mind perceives organic natural spaces as chaos, whereas the quiet mind of "being" perceives a sacred order. I offer commentary on the importance of the "being mind" while in nature to develop a participatory relationship with other living beings and garner the personal and planetary health and wellness benefits that will ensue.2021-03-1508 minThe Wilderness and Wellness PodcastDr. Doug Tallamy: Nature’s Best Hope – A Grassroots Revolution to Create a Homegrown National Park, One Lawn at a TimeJoin me for a discussion with Dr. Doug Tallamy about a simple yet revolutionary way that we can save nature while building a relationship with it and gaining the health benefits of such an activity at the same time. With his extensive research background on the interactions of the plant and insect world, Dr. Tallamy skillfully teaches us:· The ecology of native vs. non-native plants and why maintaining native plants matters to the insect population.· how the health of the insect population is foundational for the health of the ecosystem, especially birds. · Why it is importa...2021-03-021h 04
The Wilderness and Wellness PodcastTracking Series 07 – Tracking and Wildlife Conservation: US-Mexico Border Wildlife Study with Sky Island AllianceIn this seventh episode of my tracking series I get out in the field with Bryon Lichtenhan of Sky Island Alliance to volunteer doing some work in gathering data for a border wall study that the conservation organization is conducting. In this journalistic style episode we learn from Bryon and the Executive Director of Sky Island Alliance, Louise Misztal, why wildlife migration corridors along the border are important, the threat that the looming border wall poses to these corridors, and how tracking supports SIA’s efforts in collecting data to bolster conservation work towards preserving the area and the mi...2021-02-041h 12
The Wilderness and Wellness PodcastTracking Series 06 – Filip Tkaczyk: Bird Language and AnimismIn this sixth episode of my tracking series I had the privilege to sit down and talk about bird language and animism with tracking author, instructor, and podcaster Filip Tkaczyk. Fil teaches us the intricacies of bird language, sharing foundational principles, stories, and examples of how we can tap into, and become a part of the communications of nature. The following topics, and more, are discussed:-The art of bird language, what it is, how it works, and how we can learn the secrets of the landscape using it.-The specifics of bird vocalizations and...2020-12-071h 12
The Wilderness and Wellness PodcastTracking Series 05 – Kyt Lyn Walken: MantrackingIn this fifth episode of my tracking series I had the privilege of discussing the topic of mantracking and its applications with European mantracking instructor Kyt Lyn Walken. Kyt and I delve into the many ways that mantracking can be utilized, from survival scenarios to anti-poaching operations and so much more. We talk about the differences and similarities between wildlife tracking and mantracking, some historical situations where mantracking has been employed, and some resources for people to begin learning the art of mantracking.Connect with Kyt and “The Way of Tracking” Mantracking School:The...2020-11-1850 min
The Wilderness and Wellness PodcastTracking Series 04 - George Leoniak: Inner Tracking, the Art of Tracking the SelfIn this fourth episode of my tracking series I sit down with tracking practitioner, educator and CyberTracker evaluator, George Leoniak, to explore the concept and practice of “inner tracking”. Through his 20+ years of tracking, and mentoring with some of the world’s most skilled trackers, George has gained an in-depth understanding of tracking both the outer, and inner landscape. George guides us through the shady and sunny parts of our inner landscape, and along the trails of our souls, unfolding the concepts of how a tracker follows oneself using the same principles they may use to follow a trail, allowi...2020-09-291h 36The Wilderness and Wellness PodcastMichelle Wohlberg: Raised in the Bush, Survive in the Bush, Alone Show Season 6In this episode I sit down for a chat with mother, wife, survivalist, fishing and big game hunting guide, and Alone Show Season 6 contestant Michelle Wohlberg. Michelle talks about growing up in the Canadian bush hunting and trapping, the events leading up to and how she prepared for her time on the Alone show. Michelle gives us more details about her experience on the show and the mental and physical recovery she went through afterwards. She fills us in on her recent adventures as a backcountry hunting and fishing guide in Canada, with her 7 year old son in tow...2020-08-311h 21
The Wilderness and Wellness PodcastTracking Series 03 – Kersey Lawrence: Joys of Wildlife Tracking – Overview of the CyberTracker System of Evaluation and EducationIn this episode of my tracking series I am privileged to speak with Kersey Lawrence, who is currently the only female in the world that holds the certified highest level of skill with the title of “Senior Tracker” through the CyberTracker system. Kersey and I talk about her journey into a deep connection with the natural world and her foray into the world of tracking. Kersey discusses how the very practical, African style of tracking really resonated with her learning style and drew her to move to and seek mentorship through trackers from Africa. Kersey describes her journey towards beco...2020-08-112h 00
The Wilderness and Wellness PodcastTracking Series 02 – Tracking and Human WellnessIn this second episode of my tracking series I delve more specifically into the ways that tracking contributes to human wellness. I talk about humans’ evolutionary roots within the cradle of the natural world and how this existence predisposes our bodies, minds, and spirits for more natural ways of being. I make the bold statement that it is my belief that tracking, and wildlife tracking specifically, is the most effective activity for reconnecting with the natural world and garnering the health and wellness benefits of such a reconnection. I qualify this statement with some reviews of academic theories such as...2020-07-2755 minThe Wilderness and Wellness PodcastKimberly Beck: Ecotherapy and Rewilding – Healing the Harms of Divorcement from NatureJoin me for a discussion with ecotherapist, rewildling coach, and outdoor skills practictioner Kimberly Beck as we explore ways to reverse the ill effects of our divorcement from the natural world due to human domestication. Kimberly shares her nature connected background as well as healing experiences and epiphanies she had which led her down the path of learning the principles of therapy and how to facilitate a relational reconnection between people and the natural world. Kimberly expounds specifically on rewilding and how it fits into the ecotherapy conversation of reunifying people with nature. We talk about ways that people...2020-07-131h 54
The Wilderness and Wellness PodcastTracking Series 01 – Introduction to Tracking, Basic Concepts and How to Get StartedIn this introductory episode for a series specifically about tracking, I introduce the concept of tracking by discussing what tracking is, why we as humans are all equipped to be trackers, why our history as trackers contributes to our capability to read words on paper, among other things, and the possibilities and feats of skilled trackers. I also discuss some basic terminology, talk about the meta-level questions of Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How, which outlines the various arts of tracking including identification, interpretation, aging, trailing, ecology, and intuition respectively. Next I discuss some techniques for learning how...2020-06-2952 minThe Wilderness and Wellness PodcastNikki van Schyndel: Becoming Wild, a Journey of Survival on a BC Island and on the Alone Show Season 6In this episode I reconnect with survivalist, wilderness guide, homesteader, instructor, and many more titles I don’t have time to name, Nikki van Schyndel. We talk about Nikki’s life, homesteading on a remote island in Echo Bay British Columbia, as well as how her story evolved from being a privileged city girl to roughing it while engaging in the world of wilderness living skills. We speak at length about her experience surviving with minimum modern tools on a wilderness island in B.C. with someone who was at first a complete stranger, but became a cherished friend. Nikk...2020-06-151h 26The Wilderness and Wellness PodcastMike Masek: Herbal Medicine and Community HerbalismIn this episode I sit down for a conversation with Mike Masek, community herbalist, and educator who runs “The Forager’s Path School of Botanical Studies”. We talk about Mike’s journey into the world of herbs and his promotion of the concept of “Community Herbalism”. We talk about the efficacy of herbal medicine and the best way to approach it to gain the most benefits in light of our “cure in a pill” society. We also discuss ways to begin using herbs at home and methods for getting out to identify and collect herbal medicine within 50 miles of one’s home.2020-06-011h 03The Wilderness and Wellness Podcast*Article Review* - Nature Needs a New Pronoun: To Stop the Age of Extinction, Let’s Start by Ditching “It”, by: Robin Wall KimmererIn this episode, I engage in an article review of Robin Wall Kimmerer's (author of Braiding Sweetgrass) 2015 article entitled Nature Needs a New Pronoun: To Stop the Age of Extinction, Let’s Start by Ditching “It”. Through Dr. Kimmerer's words we explore the power of everyday language and a way suggested by Dr. Kimmerer to deepen our relationship with the more than human beings (animals, plants, trees) in the natural world by changing one single pronoun.Article LinkRobin Wall Kimmerer's Amazon Author Page2020-05-2519 minThe Wilderness and Wellness PodcastA Flock of Birders: The Joy of Everyday Birding with the Pawson-Ryan FamilyJoin me for a discussion with the Pawson-Ryan family as they tell the story of their journey into the world of birds. We learn about David and how his friend Noel introduced him to birding which had a profound effect on him, causing him to do a complete about-face in his education track as a PhD candidate in engineering. We then learn about how David’s newfound obsession for birding slowly rubbed off on his partner Alison, and then quickly bled over to her parents and sister, giving them a new appreciation for this aspect of the natural world an...2020-05-181h 16
The JoyGasmic LifeCreating the Psychological Space to Leave Abuse Requires Time and Space Away, to Find Your Clarity - Elena HarderElena shares her story about how she found a physical and psychological space to get the distance from her abuse to choose a different future for herself. Listen to the Full Interview with Ron Waline about How Nature Heals Us...
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joygasmic/message2020-05-0704 minThe JoyGasmic LifeHow Nature Holds and Heals Us - Elena Harder Interviewed by Ron Waline - FULL EPISODERon Waline of CoyotesPath.com/podcast interviews Elena Harder about how Nature helped her in rough patches of history, Van life, packing up and leaving in a week, and her world traveling adventures, and how Nature was a guiding force for all of it.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joygasmic/message2020-05-061h 22The Wilderness and Wellness PodcastElena Harder: Overcoming Mental Illness, Bulletproof Mom, and the Healing Threads of Nature Interview with Elena Harder, Bulletproof Mom and mental wellness coach. Elena tells her inspiring story overcoming mental illness and the threads of nature connection that were her support along the way. We talk specifically about Elena’s intuitive use of a sit spot and the importance of creating personal spaces for mental wellness. Elena tells us about her journey, moving from Calgary, Canada to Mexico on a whim with her young son in tow. She also regales us with her story of taking up van life and the adjustments that needed to be made to make van life work wit...2020-05-051h 17The JoyGasmic LifeLearning to Heal with Your Family - Elena HarderElena shares about how she found healing by talking with her family, and how it's okay if your family NEVER gets you (there are other options)Listen to the Full Interview with Ron Waline about How Nature Heals Us...
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joygasmic/message2020-04-3003 minThe JoyGasmic LifeFinding A Sit Spot, Someplace to Be Completely Safe to Be Yourself in Nature - Elena & Ron WalineHow choosing a spot in nature to return to every day was incredibly psychologically nurturing in an uncomfortable time in Elena's life.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joygasmic/message2020-04-2911 minThe Wilderness and Wellness PodcastDan Kriesberg: Nature Connection for the Rest of Us (Ideas for Typical Modern Families)Discussion with environmental educator and author Dan Kriesberg about how everyday people can maintain their nature connection and raise nature connected kids amidst the hustle and bustle of living a fast-paced modern existence. We discuss ideas for navigating the desire and need to get out for long or short-term trips and still maintain peace at home with one’s spouse. We also talk about philosophies and practices for building nature connected kids, the importance of allowing kids to take the lead and meshing our outdoor activities to suit them, and how the outdoors provides opportunities for kids (and all pe...2020-04-201h 00The JoyGasmic LifeHow to Get Yourself OUT of HULK Mom and Be Calm (Bulletproof Moms Invitation)Elena shares about some of the content that is covered in the Bulletproof Moms Course and how to connect to work with her. Listen to the Full Interview with Ron Waline about How Nature Heals Us herehttps://www.buzzsprout.com/862600/episodes/3397189
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joygasmic/message2020-04-1707 minThe JoyGasmic LifeBe Careful What You Say To Your Children, Your Words Craft How They Feel Safe In the World - Elena Harder & Ron WalineHow you speak to your children about the world informs their worldviews in ways you can't imagine. Ron and I give two examples of things NOT to say, that we've heard from others.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joygasmic/message2020-04-1702 minThe Wilderness and Wellness PodcastJohn Slattery: Healing and Hope from our Plant Allies in the midst of COVID-19Discussion with southwest bioregional herbalist, forager, and author John Slattery. In this episode John offers a message of healing, hope, connection, and personal empowerment in the midst of the fog caused by the COVID-19 virus. John and I touch on the current social fallout from the recent events including the fear that is being spread and we discuss ways to stand in our own power in light of the fear and uncertainty. John talks about the power of the plants as allies and healers, even when not ingested or used in conventional herbal applications. John discusses our ability to...2020-04-101h 11The Wilderness and Wellness PodcastWoniya Thibeault: Nature Connection as a Survival Skill, Alone Season 6In this episode I speak with ancestral skills practitioner and instructor, and participant on season 6 of the History Channel’s Alone show, Woniya Thibeault. In our discussion we talk about Woniya’s journey into Ancestral skills and the visceral familiarity and remembering that happens when we reconnect with those skills, and especially when we encounter and handle buckskin. Woniya expounds on the idea of nature connection as a survival skill, offering examples of the practical connection activities in which she engaged while on the Alone show. We talk at length about the importance of developing relationships with other beings and...2020-04-061h 06The Wilderness and Wellness PodcastJoseph Marshall III: Lakota Perspectives On Life, Nature, and the Bow and ArrowDiscussion with Lakota author, actor, storyteller, wilderness survivalist, and bowmaker, Joseph Marshall III. Through plenty of wit, humor, and masterful storytelling, Joseph regales us with many tales. Joseph tells us about growing up on the banks of the Little White River on the Rosebud reservation in South Dakota, detailing many lessons learned from his grandparents who raised him in the traditional ways of the Lakota. We learn a brief history about the Lakota and their relationship with the land in coexisting with nature instead of trying to conquer it. Joseph describes the role of the traditional storyteller and we...2020-03-231h 16The Wilderness and Wellness Podcast10 Minute Guided Sensory Meditation by Josh LaneEnjoy the mental benefits of a break from the hustle and bustle with this guided meditation from Josh Lane. Enjoy anywhere, anytime, except while driving ;-)2020-03-0911 minThe Wilderness and Wellness PodcastJosh Lane: "Conscious Nature", Meditation and Deep Nature ConnectionInterview with Josh Lane, deep nature connection mentor and author of the book “Conscious Nature: The Art and Neuroscience of Meditating in Nature”. In this discussion Josh enlightens us on the meaning of “deep nature connection”, the qualities that people can develop when they practice deep nature connection, and the profound way that nature immediately benefits our mental well-being, even if we don’t feel like we are enjoying our time out. Josh explains the complementary pathway of meditation and awareness skills such as tracking and bird language. He also goes more in depth on the actual practice of meditation...2020-03-091h 03The Wilderness and Wellness PodcastRay Livingston: The Forest Sage, Alone Show Season 6In this episode I speak with avid hunter, fisherman, self-taught survivalist, and contestant on the History Channel’s Alone show, Ray Livingston. Ray takes us through his journey into outdoor skills and living by detailing his experiences as a kid fishing with his dad, harvesting his first Elk with a bow at 14 years old, and choosing to pursue survival skills to overcome his trepidation in wild places and transforming from feeling like a stranger in the woods, to being an integral part of them. Ray tells us how he was cast for the Alone show and how he prepared fo...2020-02-241h 25The Wilderness and Wellness PodcastVictoria Livschitz: From Silicon Valley to Yosemite Valley, Backpacking for Mental and Physical HealthDiscussion with Silicon Valley tech engineer and founder of multinational corporations, Victoria Livschitz about her journey into the world of hiking and multi-day backpacking and the mental and physical benefits she has gained as a result and how it has helped her balance her high-stress tech career. Victoria also offers advice for those looking to get into multi-day backpacking and details the services of her new company “Right On Trek””, which is working to make backpacking more accessible by offering support in the form of trip planning advice, itineraries, food lists, gear recommendations and rentals, and many other problem solvin...2020-02-0336 minThe Wilderness and Wellness PodcastTim Smith (Jack Mountain Bushcraft): Learning Bushcraft Through Long-term Wilderness LivingInterview with Tim Smith of the Jack Mountain Bushcraft School and Podcast out of Maine, USA. Tim and I talk about some of the underlying educational principles of his long-term wilderness living educational programs, specifically the value of learning by doing and the idea of baseline and how it relates to our ability not only to take care of ourselves in the wild places, but also how it may affect our happiness and ability to live well in the not so wild places. Tim also describes some of the traits he witnesses his student gaining through wilderness living including...2020-01-201h 03
Jack Mountain Bushcraft PodcastRon Waline, Wilderness And Wellness Podcast | JMB Podcast Episode 82For episode 82 of the podcast I spoke with Ron Waline. Ron runs the Wilderness And Wellness Podcast and the Coyote’s Path website. We have a rambling discussion about education, the importance of experience, and how life is busy. Ron will be releasing this episode on his podcast as well. If you’re interested in the topics we discuss on this podcast, you should check out his podcast.
PHOTO: The Wilderness And Wellness Podcast.
Kid-Friendly?
No, a few swears.
Links:
* The Wilderness And Wellness Podcast on Apple Podcasts.
* Coyote’s Path, Ron Waline’s website.
* Braiding Sweetgrass, book.
* Jack Mountain...2020-01-1957 min
Jack Mountain Bushcraft PodcastRon Waline, Wilderness And Wellness Podcast | JMB Podcast Episode 82
For episode 82 of the podcast I spoke with Ron Waline. Ron runs the Wilderness And Wellness Podcast and the Coyote’s Path website. We have a rambling discussion about education, the importance of experience, and how life is busy. Ron will be releasing this episode on his podcast as well. If you’re interested in the topics we discuss on this podcast, you should check out his podcast.
PHOTO: The Wilderness And Wellness Podcast.
Kid-Friendly?
No, a few swears.
Links:
The Wilderness And Wellness Podcast on Apple Podcasts.
Coyote’s Path, Ron Wa...2020-01-1957 minJack Mountain Bushcraft MediaRon Waline, Wilderness And Wellness Podcast | JMB Podcast Episode 82
For episode 82 of the podcast I spoke with Ron Waline. Ron runs the Wilderness And Wellness Podcast and the Coyote’s Path website. We have a rambling discussion about education, the importance of experience, and how life is busy. Ron will be releasing this episode on his podcast as well. If you’re interested in the topics we discuss on this podcast, you should check out his podcast.
PHOTO: The Wilderness And Wellness Podcast.
Kid-Friendly?
No, a few swears.
Links:
The Wilderness And Wellness Podcast on Apple Podcasts.
Coyote’s Path, Ron Wa...2020-01-1957 minThe Wilderness and Wellness PodcastKristi Dranginis: How to Know the BirdsIn this episode of the podcast I speak with naturalist, herbalist, and field ornithologist Kristi Dranginis. Kristi is a mentor and educator for people in all kinds of naturalist skills, but especially in the world of birding and bird language. During Kristi and I’s conversation we discuss the power of birds and developing the skills to know them. We talk specifically about building relationships with birds and how to truly look at each bird. Kristi is gracious enough to let us in on some of her unconventional secrets and techniques for learning about the birds and explains why th...2020-01-131h 04The Wilderness and Wellness PodcastDan Gardoqui: Lead With Nature: Nature Connection for a Healthy Life, Community, and WorldNature connection mentor and coach, Dan Gardoqui, draws upon 30 years of experience leading nature connection programs for children and adults to give us insights into why and how nature can improve our lives, communities, and the world as a whole. We talk about the issues that we face getting our kids and ourselves a healthy dose of nature connection and ways we can overcome those issues. Dan explains his new venture starting a nature connection coaching and consulting business, tells us a story of one of the most transformational nature-facilitated changes he’s seen in an individual, and expounds on...2019-12-301h 01The Wilderness and Wellness PodcastBarry Karcher: Self-defense, Survival, and the Alone Show Season 6Discussion with Barry Karcher, a minimalist survival expert, self-defense instructor, and participant on the Alone Show Season 6. In this episode Barry expounds to us the virtues of keeping our promises to our loved ones, staying in the fray, and overall approaching everything we do in life with a Viking mentality. Never one to hold back (as anyone who has watched Barry on the Alone show can attest) Barry delves into details about his 69 day solo survival experience in the Canadian Arctic, his recommendations for approaching martial arts and self-defense, and the various ways that outdoor survival skills and self-defense...2019-12-161h 18The Wilderness and Wellness PodcastAnna Robinson: Music, Thru-hiking, and SalmonInterview with musician, fisheries project manager, and long trail thru-hiker Anna Robinson. In this episode we talk about Anna’s path towards nature connection and music and how she has fused those two passions. We also discuss her growth as a project manager in the fisheries industry volunteering and educating about the importance of the health of our fisheries ecosystems, especially those related to salmon. Anna recounts her decision to hike the Appalachian Trail with her dog and some of the adventures she had during that experience. Anna explains how the natural world informs her music and gives us a...2019-11-2535 minThe Wilderness and Wellness PodcastEmalee Hill and Anna Robinson: Music Tour on the Continental Divide TrailIn this episode we speak with Emalee Hill and Anna Robinson, two friends who took it upon themselves to do an unconventional music tour by taking their talents on the trail, the Continental Divide Trail to be exact. Emalee is a visual artist and thru-hiker based out of Washington State and Anna Robinson, who we met in the previous episode, is a musician, fisheries project manager, and thru-hiker from South Dakota and currently based in Washington State as well. In this episode Emalee and Anna recount the stories of their adventure, from their decision to take on such a...2019-11-2559 minThe Wilderness and Wellness PodcastTony Nester: Bushcraft to foster self-reliance and nature connectionDiscussion on the subject of bushcraft with long-time bushcraft instructor and author, Tony Nester. In this interview we talk about what bushcraft is, its evolution in the last several decades, and the importance of curiosity and getting outdoors for the budding bushcrafter and naturalist. Tony gives tips for anyone wishing to delve into bushcraft or increase their self-reliance while outdoors, what to consider for gear that won’t break the bank, and how to be prepared for a disaster type situation. We also discuss how bushcraft relates to human health and wellness. Additionally, Tony tells a harrowing story of on...2019-11-111h 20The Wilderness and Wellness PodcastDr. Alyssa Crittenden: The Hadza of Tanzania and Human Evolutionary BiologyAn extremely enlightening and in-depth discussion with researcher and university professor Dr. Alyssa Crittenden about the Hadza, an indigenous, modern hunter-gatherer society living in Tanzania, Africa. In this interview we talk about Dr. Crittenden’s time among the Hadza (about 16 months accumulatively since 2004), conducting research in the field of human evolutionary biology, particularly in the area of food and how we, as a species, evolved in relation to the available foods in our environment. We also discuss the objective realities of the idea of “rewilding” ourselves based on field research among modern-day hunter-gatherers. We talk about what we, in post-m...2019-10-281h 15The Wilderness and Wellness PodcastKody Sherwood: Nature Reconnection WalkaboutsIn this episode I talk with Kody Sherwood who, with his brother Chad Keel, runs bushcraft and primitive skills courses out of Leona Valley, California through their school called “Nature Reconnection”. Nature Reconnection’s flagship course is the “Primitive Walkabout”, where students walk into the wilderness with no gear, no sleeping bag, not even a water bottle, and learn what the natural world has to teach them as they travel. By the end of the course students find themselves on a different level, more connected with the natural world, themselves, and their fellow wilderness travelers. We discuss Nature Reconnection’s work overs...2019-10-141h 09The Wilderness and Wellness PodcastJerry Ward: Alaska Homesteading and Bush LifeIn this episode I speak with Jerry Ward, biologist, hunter, trapper, outdoor skills instructor, and homesteader who is creating a homestead from scratch outside of Fairbanks, AK and inviting interested folks to come learn firsthand about the homesteading lifestyle. We discuss Jerry’s interest and journey in learning self-reliance and outdoors skills, some of his experiences travelling the world, his current progress in his homesteading efforts and the ways he wishes to build community and educational opportunities through his homestead project on 11 acres of land situated 100 miles south of the Arctic Circle. We talk about the importance of disconnecting fr...2019-09-301h 25The Wilderness and Wellness PodcastAngel Tadytin: Navajo guide empowering women through hikes on NavajolandIn this episode I speak with Angel Tadytin, Navajo ambassador for “Women Who Hike”, social worker, and promoter of Navajo Culture and women’s empowerment through her work as a hiking guide on Navajoland. We discuss indigenous land rights, the importance of indigenous ties to the land, and Angel’s role as a social worker and her thoughts on the healing effects of nature for people’s mental health.Angel Tadytin's Instagram Page Faces of the Canyon Video featuring Angel (by Teva)SNews Article Featuring AngelWomen Who Hike WebsiteWomen Who...2019-09-1643 minThe Wilderness and Wellness PodcastAldo Leopold: What if there be no more goose music?In this episode, I consult Aldo Leopold (the Father of modern wildlife conservation in the U.S.) in his work “A Sand County Almanac” to discuss the richness of our earth and environment, it’s intrinsic social value, and our duty as stewards and caretakers in preserving it for future generations. In short, the question is asked “what if there be no more goose music?”Aldo Leopold BioA Sand County Almanac2019-09-0227 minThe Wilderness and Wellness PodcastNathan Donnelly: Direct Living Skills, Permaculture, and Wildlife ConservationIn this episode we talk with Nathan Donnelly, permaculture practitioner, Youth Conservation Corp. crew coordinator, nature awareness and survival skills instructor, and contestant on the Alone Show, season 6. In our discussion we get into a lot of topics, namely how humans can live with the natural fire cycle, Nathan’s work with the Youth Conservation Corp., the healing aspects of nature that Nathan has experienced, especially while on the Alone show, permaculture and our role as stewards of the land, hunting and conservation, Talequah and the plight of Southern Resident Orcas, and the importance of community.Na...2019-08-121h 23The Wilderness and Wellness PodcastDonny Dust: Scavenger - A Primal Approach to Lifestyle ChangeIn this episode we talk with self-described Earthroamer, Donny Dust, who is a prolific primitive skills practitioner, sometimes spending a month or more in the bush, unsupported, with only a stone knife, clay water vessel, animal hide, and handrill fire kit. Donny is also a contestant on the History Channel’s “Alone” show season 6. In our discussion we focus chiefly on Donny’s recently released book “Scavenger: A Primal Approach to Lifestyle Change” which espouses Donny’s 13 principles of living a healthier, fuller life. Some of those principles are “Eat Wild”, “Functional Fitness”, “Never Set Goals”, “Find My Tribe”, and more.Connect with D...2019-08-051h 41The Wilderness and Wellness PodcastJordan Jonas: Living Among the EvenkiIn this episode I talk with Jordan Jonas, survivalist and contestant on the History Channel’s Alone Show, Season 6. We discuss Jordan’s experiences hopping trains as a youth and eventually making his way to Russia on a whim where he spent 5 years in Siberia, 3 of which were among a band of Evenki Reindeer herders living the traditional herding lifestyle on the Siberian Taiga. We talk about the traditional Evenki lifestyle and the possible future for the Evenki people.Joe Rogan Podcast Episode with JordanJordan’s WebsiteJordan’s Instagram @hobojordoJordan...2019-07-251h 02The Wilderness and Wellness PodcastDr. Denise Mitten: Human Wellness and Time Spent in NatureIn this episode I talk with Dr. Denise Mitten about the traditional ecological knowledge of the Gwich’in Alaskan Natives, how one’s negative or positive approach towards nature affects our health and relationship with it, the importance of proper time in nature for body image and overall health and wellness for children and adults. We also discuss the importance of social justice and access to natural environments as well as the importance of research in the field of nature connection and ecopsychology.Dr. Denise Mitten Faculty PageGwich’in Tribal Council WebpageDr. Mi...2019-07-251h 32The Wilderness and Wellness PodcastIntroduction to the PodcastThis episode serves as the introduction to the podcast. In this episode I discuss what I intend to focus on and cover for this project. What the name of the podcast means and why I chose it in spite of some issues with the term “wilderness”. Why I feel the topic of the podcast matters to modern people. My stake in this topic of bushcraft and nature connection/education, and my background. This podcast is just the beginning of a larger education effort that I started tied to my organization “Coyote’s Path Bushcraft and Naturalist Skills Education”.Coyote’s...2019-07-2530 minThe Wilderness and Wellness PodcastTrailerIn this little teaser for the podcast I briefly discuss what I intend this project to cover.2019-07-0801 min