Shows
Wild Heart RevivalE36 | Zoe Kian | Radical Resonance: Dancing with Presence, Power, & the Vital Pulse at Our Core...“We are instruments of resonance.”— Zoe Kian..A YEAR TO LIVETICKETS TO RISE & REVITALIZEHEARTHWOVEN SUBSTACK..Zoe Kian joins us for a journey into the resonant spaces between silence, sound, and soul. We begin with a creative reflection on Goethe’s insight—that we see in the world what we carry in our hearts—and unfold i...2025-05-061h 14
Wild Heart RevivalE35 | Aaron Johnson | Roots of Liberation: Remembering and Rewilding Together...“What does it mean to be close? What does it mean to put your hands on the Earth and to let the Earth be on you, recognizing how much we are the Earth?”— Aaron Johnson..A YEAR TO LIVETICKETS TO RISE & REVITALIZEHEARTHWOVEN SUBSTACK..Aaron Johnson shares powerful insights from his journey of embracing tender...2025-05-021h 07
Wild Heart RevivalE34 | Azra Bertrand | Our Bodies Are Biomantic: On the Magic, Mystery, & Medicine of Being Alive...“Our body is made of magic, with incredible powers of regenerative healing and intuitive wisdom.”— Azra Bertrand..A YEAR TO LIVETICKETS TO RISE & REVITALIZEHEARTHWOVEN SUBSTACK..Azra begins by sharing about his time alone in the Alaskan wilderness as a young man—how it awakened his primal senses and reshaped his path, connecting him to Earth...2025-04-281h 14
Wild Heart RevivalE33 | Toko-pa Turner | Dreaming with Earth: On Courtship, Shadow, & the Imaginal Realm...“Without dreams we could not survive, and although it is possible to get by without remembering our dreams, a life guided and shaped by dreaming is a life that follows the innate knowing of the Earth itself.”— Toko-pa Turner..A YEAR TO LIVETICKETS TO RISE & REVITALIZEHEARTHWOVEN SUBSTACK..Toko-pa opens a doorway into the deep i...2025-04-221h 07
Wild Heart RevivalE32 | Nadia Ramo | Listening to the Living World: Plants, Perception, & the Heart of Healing...“For me, the practice is to just sit and have council with the Earth.”— Nadia Ramo..TICKETS TO RISE & REVITALIZEA YEAR TO LIVEHEARTHWOVEN SUBSTACK..Nadia Ramo invites us into the living ecosystem of her healing arts practice—one rooted in reciprocity, embodied listening, and a sincere relationship with the more-than-human world. Through her words, a...2025-04-181h 34
The Smiling HumanPerception and Reality: The Nature of Our Experience with Tei TaiyariSeason 3 Episode 7In this episode Oak and Tei Taiyari explore the profound themes of connection, grief, and the interdependence of life. They discuss the importance of relationships, the necessity of embracing grief as a path to growth, and the interconnectedness of all living beings. The conversation delves into the nature of perception, the wisdom of the land, and the significance of humility in our relationship with the Earth. They emphasize the need to reconnect with nature, listen deeply, and honor the stories and myths that shape our understanding of...2025-04-151h 06
Wild Heart RevivalE31 | Wahinkpe Topa | From Rock to Wind: Kinship, Courage & Living with Heart...“What we’re looking at here is a way of being on this planet, in this universe, that recognizes our deep interconnectedness with everything in nature and gives respect to the sentience of everything, from a rock to an ant to the wind.”— Wahinkpe Topa..A YEAR TO LIVERISE & REVITALIZEHEARTHWOVEN SUBSTACK..Wahinkpe Topa invites...2025-04-131h 06
Wild Heart RevivalInterlude: Weaving the Threads of a Year...“As I reflect on this past year, I’m struck by the gifts that have emerged—not only through conversations with remarkable guests, but also in the quieter, more intimate corners of my own heart. It’s been a year of deep remembering—of stretching into new territories of thought, feeling, and connection, and of surrendering to the questions.”— Tei Taiyarï..A YEAR TO LIVERISE & REVITALIZEHEARTHWOVEN SUB...2025-04-1043 min
Reclaiming Evolution PodcastS1:E1 | Tei TaiyarïIn this conversation, join Tei and I as we explore through the brilliant complexities of what it is to be Human, the decent into our own depths, as well as the necessities for a restored way forward for the now and the future. ~ Tei is a wild hearted wanderer, passionate about providing supportive services for those navigating the complex Human experience through times of uncertainty, death and renewal, supporting them in reclaiming the wisdom of their wild hearts as they journey with transformative moments fostering deeper meaning, greater resilience, cr...2025-03-191h 02
Wild Heart RevivalE30 | Jordi Lydia | A Radical Remedy: Reclaiming Evolution in Communion with Life...“Reclaiming evolution is a submission to Life, a submission to the will that is greater than our own.”— Jordi Lydia..In this conversation with Jordi, we explore reclaiming evolution—not as a march of linear ‘progress’ towards ‘perfection’, but as a revitalizing of deep-time presence and an embodied relationship with Life’s intelligence. She invites us into the vitality of unlearning, surrendering to a will greater than our own, and metabolizing grief in ways that nourish renewal.We...2025-03-122h 04
Wild Heart RevivalE29 | Joe Brewer | Regenerating Earth: Collapse, Complexity, Economics, & Education...“We need to restore Earth systems patterns and relationships through bioregional organizing.”— Joe Brewer..2 for 1 TICKETS TO DANCING WITH DARKNESS..Together with Joe, we explore the true meaning of collapse—not as an apocalyptic endpoint but as a transformation of stability, a shift in patterns. Joe invites us to move beyond fear and recognize that everyone alive today was born into an ongoing collapse. We discuss...2025-02-261h 05
Wild Heart RevivalE28 | Samuel Adams | Re-Wilding Masculinity: Permission, Responsibility, & Winter’s Wisdom...“The wild man gives himself permission.”— Samuel Adams..TICKETS TO DANCING WITH DARKNESS..This episode explores the heart of masculine wildness, the intelligence of the feminine, and the sacred dance between integrity and flow. Samuel shares his personal journey of re-wilding, embracing his femininity as a pathway to authentic masculinity. Together, we examine the immense challenges and opportunities men face in this era, touching on themes...2025-02-171h 09
Wild Heart RevivalE27 | La Huaira | Making Beautiful Ruins: Artistry as Ceremony, Medicine, & Revolution...“I feel that my exhalation is my artistry; it’s how I give back to this life.”— Huaira..TICKETS TO DANCING WITH DARKNESS..In this intimate and soulful conversation, Huaira shares the essence of her artistry, exploring what it means to live in devotion to creativity, self, and Earth. Together, we journey through the beautiful terrain of her life, touching on the joys and challenges of answe...2025-02-111h 18
Wild Heart RevivalE26 | Kalah Hill | Reclaiming Pleasure: Liberation, Love, & the Vitality of Eros...“Pleasure is an impeccable power source.”— Kalah Hill..TICKETS TO DANCING WITH DARKNESS..In this evocative and transformative conversation, Kalah invites us to explore the vital force of pleasure—its power to heal, liberate, and connect. We speak of freedom, love, and erotic healing as Kalah shares some of her journey of reclaiming agency, choice, and responsibility in the realms of intimacy and desire.2025-02-071h 19
Wild Heart RevivalE25 | Patrick, Murray & Thomas | Peace is the Path: Men’s Prayer for Peace...“There is no path to Peace. Peace is the path.”— Gandhi..TICKETS TO DANCING WITH DARKNESS..In this humble and reflective conversation, Patrick, Murray, Thomas, and I explore what it means to cultivate peace, especially as men, amidst these beautifully troubled times. We share personal stories of peace, discuss the conscious choice to embody peace, and delve into how story, beauty, artistry, and the warrior within...2025-01-281h 25
Wild Heart RevivalE24 | Darcia Narvaez | Our Need for Nestedness: Nurturing Children and Community the Natural Way...“We all need nestedness throughout life.”— Darcia Narvaez..TICKETS TO DANCING WITH DARKNESS..Drawing from her personal experiences, research, and insights, Darcia invites us to rethink relationship, reimagine kinship, and rediscover child-rearing through an ecological lens. We discuss her research on “the evolved nest” and how it can inspire more balanced, harmonious ways of living and growing together.We explore the layers of nestedness...2025-01-211h 08
Wild Heart RevivalE23 | Simon Yugler | Psychedelics, Myth, & Soul: Otherworldly Healing & Cultural Repair..."Psychedelic literally means ‘soul-revealing,’ a necessary distinction that sets our compass squarely in the direction of this inner domain."— Simon Yugler..Tickets to Roots of Resilience..In this episode, Simon and I explore the evolving landscape of the so-called "psychedelic renaissance," delving into the soul-revealing potential of these powerful medicines and the importance of approaching them with respect, reverence, and an initiatory approach. We discuss the da...2024-11-201h 20
Wild Heart RevivalE22 | Seth Kaufmann | Reclaiming the Multidimensional Self: Embodying Wholeness in a Fragmented World..."I am a firm believer that we are all whole. Every single one of us is already whole."— Seth Kaufmann..Tickets to Roots of Resilience..We begin by discussing the concept of the “multidimensional self”. Seth contrasts our authentic, soulful essence with the “relative self,” the persona we construct through our names, personalities, roles, and experiences. In a world that often encourages us to seek fulfillmen...2024-11-151h 29
Wild Heart RevivalE21 | Ganga Devi Braun | Realizing Regenerative Culture: The Dance of Entropy and Syntropy..."Regeneration is about the dance of entropy and syntropy."— Ganga Devi Braun..Tickets to Roots of Resilience..Ganga invites us into a timely conversation about regeneration, resilience, and reconnecting with our deep selves. Reflecting on her childhood in hurricane-prone Florida, she shares how these natural disasters revealed the power of community solidarity and the human spirit's connective potential. Raised in an inter-spiritual ashram, Ganga developed a...2024-11-061h 35
The Smiling HumanChallenges of Discernment & Meaning Making in the Information Age with Tei TaiyariSeason 1 Episode 9The conversation with Tei Taiyari, Founder of Coyotei Council, explores the themes of meaning-making, storytelling, and discernment as they relate to well-being and personal growth.It delves into the role of feelings, emotions, and thoughts in shaping our narratives and the importance of choice and honour in story-making. The discussion also highlights the challenges of discernment in the information age and the value of diverse experiences in sharpening our ability to discern. The conversation delves into the interconnected themes of vulnerability, authenticity...2024-10-291h 03
Wild Heart RevivalE20 | Seth Hughes | You Are From Here: Weaving Stories of Wild Belonging.."I can create and weave stories around Belonging because I know the theme of 'lacking Belonging.'"— Seth Hughes..Tickets to Roots of Resilience..This episode is threaded with the theme of Belonging and its profound influence on Seth's life. He shares some of his journey of re-discovering his connection to the land, a revelation that underscores the painful depth of modern disconnection and diplacement. Se...2024-10-281h 23
Wild Heart RevivalE19 | Manda Scott | Ghost-lines of Tomorrow: Echoes of Collapse and Seeds of Renewal..."I believe that humanity does yearn to find that sense of purpose—Being, Becoming, Belonging—we need to be connected to something that feels utterly real and bigger. And I would suggest that is the Web of Life."— Manda Scott..Tickets to Roots of Resilience..We begin this conversation with Manda sharing her guiding narratives, emphasizing humanity's need to reconnect with the Web of Life. She di...2024-10-121h 12
Wild Heart RevivalE18 | Joshua Wright | A Revolution of Spirit: Environmental Activism Rooted in Love and Land...“Not turning away is the first step towards action.”— Joshua Wright..Joshua shares some of his journey as a young environmental activist, reflecting on how his early travels around the world ignited a deep passion for protecting the Earth. Along the way, he created Eden’s Last Chance, a film documenting his search for grounded solutions to the environmental polycrisis, featuring interviews with climate scientists and frontline activists.In this conversation, Joshua and Tei...2024-09-301h 44
Wild Heart RevivalE17 | Tim Matz | Embodied Reverie: Embracing Our Carnal Role in this Wild World..."You start to live close to nature; you start to move toward your habitat. Then it becomes natural to live from the heart."— Tim Matz..In this carnal conversation, Tim shares his journey toward cultivating a heart-centred awareness in how he moves, lives, and loves. He reflects on how living close to the land and immersing himself in the wilderness have served as transformative initiatory processes, stripping away the noise and distractions of civilization to reveal a cl...2024-09-241h 07
Wild Heart RevivalE16 | Dajé Alōh | Essence is Forever: Descent to Soul, Creative Emergence, & Visionary Liberation..."The descent turns on the inner gaze; it turns on our seeing."— Dajé Alōh ..We open this deeply reflective episode with Dajé sharing how her move to New Mexico and the powerful ‘desert medicine’ of the land have shaped her in recent years. Together, we explore the energies of both Coyote and Wolf, examining their contrasting influences and the interplay between masculine and feminine polarities. Dajé offers profound insights on reclaiming creative emergence and Vision in a culture o...2024-09-141h 22
Wild Heart RevivalE15 | Iain McIntosh | From Dilapidation to Revelation: Journeying from Plato’s Cave to Pluto’s Cove...“Stories never end; they just continue, evolve, and become something new.”— Iain McIntosh..In this thought-provoking episode, Iain invites us on a transformative journey from Plato’s Cave to Pluto’s Cove. Beginning by introducing a dream-inspired analogy of a dilapidated theme park, he questions the deeper significance of this ‘broken-down’ setting and its metaphorical implications for our collective experience at this time. Iain reflects on the evolving nature of stories and underscores the importance of asking, “What happens nex...2024-09-051h 30
Wild Heart RevivalE14 | Vincent Stanzione | Stories of Soul & Sustenance: Exploring the Mythic Dreamscape of the Popol Wuj...“Myth is a map of being.”— Vincent Stanzione..In this episode, we accompany Vincent as he traces his journey from childhood curiosity to his dedicated study of the ancient K’iche’ Maya text, the Popol Wuj. Vincent reveals the vital connections between place, language, myth, and culture, showing how Indigenous storytelling and wisdom is essential for reclaiming our humanity. We explore the rich mythic narratives of the Popol Wuj, gaining insights into the lives and landscapes of maize-grow...2024-08-231h 55
Wild Heart RevivalE13 | Alena Natalia | Reviving Earth’s Lineage: Wandering, Belonging, & The Wild Feminine...“We are all indigenous to Earth. We all belong to this lineage.”— Alena Natalia..In this grounding conversation, Alena guides us through some of her rich life experiences and insights, from her childhood in Soviet Moscow and summers in the wilds of Massachusetts to her travels across 75 countries seeking diverse teachers and teachings. Her early encounters with nature and an extraordinary experience at age 14 sparked her wandering quest for a deeper understanding of reality. Alena shares valuable insigh...2024-08-081h 33
Wild Heart RevivalE12 | Eric Haas | Wisdom of the Ancients: Reconnecting with Primal Nature...“Persistence hunting is the apex of human engagement with the natural world.”— Eric Haas..Join us as we explore Eric’s journey through self-discovery, fatherhood, and service. He shares how caring for his son deepened his self-awareness and challenged the idea of being a ‘strong independent individual.’ Eric recounts his transformative path from travel and wilderness experiences to studying psychology, eventually leading to his time in the Kalahari Desert learning persistence hunting with the San people. Eric emphasises t...2024-07-231h 26
Wild Heart RevivalE11 | Oak Mountain | Presence and Truth: Honing the Art of Meaningful Communication...“Presence is the portal to truth.”— Oak Mountain..This constructive conversation with Oak explores the transformative force of presence in communication and how it is a gateway to truth within ourselves and in our relationships. We navigate the subtle interplay between spoken words and unspoken gestures, alongside practical strategies for cultivating present moment awareness. Oak highlights how presence enhances focus, deepens intimacy, and fosters mutual understanding. Throughout the episode, we probe the nuances of compassionate communication and mindfu...2024-07-041h 13
Wild Heart RevivalE10 | Katie Gray | From Me to We: Cultivating Collective Care Through Trauma Healing...“We have been programmed, trained, and encouraged not to care because it is not logical. The answer is to go back into our hearts.”— Katie Gray..We begin this episode by reflecting on the belief that we "deserve to suffer" and its impact on our lives, leading us to explore the nature and pervasiveness of trauma. Our guest, Katie, introduces her trauma resolution and healing methodology, The Empowered Heart, and shares insights on courageously deepening our connection to the...2024-06-191h 15
Wild Heart RevivalE9 | Jan Blake | Honouring Stories: The Art of Custodianship & Deep Listening...“The most important thing is to give life to the stories and see how far you are able to go in service of the stories.”— Jan Blake..In this episode, we delve into the art and essence of storytelling, emphasising the significance of stewarding stories with a sense of custodianship, rather than merely portraying the role of a 'storyteller'. Our guest, Jan, shares her journey and insights into how storytelling has shaped her life and creative expression. We ref...2024-06-051h 27
Wild Heart RevivalE8 | Angell Deer | Beyond the Known: Welcoming Mysteries, Becoming Whole...“The domain of wisdom is the unanswered question.”— Angell Deer..In this episode, we sink into some important depths of the human experience, honouring life's transformative trials and tribulations along the journey toward wholeness. Join us as we tenderly traverse the terrain, uncovering invaluable qualities forged amidst adversity and exploring the distinction between mere knowledge and embodied wisdom. Together, we reflect on the sacredness of mystery and the profound humility that accompanies genuin...2024-05-221h 16
Wild Heart RevivalE7 | Zlatka Cholakova | Embracing Shadows, Unveiling Gifts: Weaving The Golden Path..."When we are curious, we are naturally more open. When we pause, we create space to hear our own wisdom."— Zlatka Cholakova..In this episode, we play at the intersection of the mystical and the practical, exploring how contemplation opens pathways to clarity and authenticity. Drawing from ancient tantric traditions like the Dhuni fire practice, we reflect on the profound power of aligning our rituals with the elements. By engaging in everyday rituals, we immerse ourselves in th...2024-05-151h 10
Wild Heart RevivalE6 | Patrick Sellin | Surrendering to Soul: Poetry, Breath, & The Alchemy of Paradox..."Life seems to invite us to surrender before it makes sense."— Patrick Sellin..From embracing the potent catalysts of paradox and vulnerability to cultivating conscious connections through trust, authenticity, and breathwork, each theme of this episode unfurls like the petals of a wildflower, inviting beauty and evolution. We delve into the power of surrender, confronting the ego's resistance to change and embracing life's uncertainties with courage, love, and grace. Through embodied integration, we weave intricate threads of so...2024-05-081h 22
Wild Heart RevivalE5 | Justin Waxman | The Heart of Cacao: Sacred Legacies & Current Realities..."She’s a very gentle spirit, the spirit of cacao. She is loving, and she is potent and powerful at the same time. The lessons that she brings us are of love."— Justin Waxman..In this illuminating episode, we explore the origins, history, and cultural significance of cacao, from its ancient roots as ‘food of the gods’ in Central America to its modern-day status as both a revered superfood and an over-exploited commodity. From Justin, we learn about th...2024-05-011h 54
Wild Heart RevivalE4 | Rev. Dr. Eric Elnes | The Wild Wisdom of Jesus: Illuminating Gifts in the Darkwood...“If God truly loves the world, why wouldn’t God create as many paths as there are people?”— Eric ElnesIn this episode, we meander our way around substantial aspects of spirituality and personal growth. Through discussions on the significance of identifying life's 'sweet spots' and 'un-carving our blocks', listeners are encouraged to contemplate the essence of being as compared to doing. Drawing parallels between the teachings of Tao and Christ, we uncover Jesus as a wild and provocative figure challenging societal...2024-04-231h 29
Wild Heart RevivalE3 | Brooke Fenton | Heart’s Homecoming: Bridging Earth & Sky...“Tuning into my hands — an extension of my heart, this body, this vessel containing my soul, and connected to Spirit — has been helping me move and transform.”— Brooke Fenton..In this third episode, we set out on a meaningful exploration of faith, rootedness, remembrance, and belonging, delving into the wild wisdom of the heart and finding solace in the simplicity of 'what is'. Through tender reflections on humility and surrender, we embrace the necessity of being moved by life's...2024-04-171h 18
Wild Heart RevivalE2 | Rosemerry Trommer | Of Ink & Earth: The Poetic Gifts of Grief, Love, & Wonder...“It’s important to honour what the practice really is: showing up with wonder, curiosity, openness, spaciousness, with a love of mystery.”— Rosemerry Trommer..In the second episode of Wild Heart Revival, Rosemerry Trommer beckons us into a grounded exploration of the plentiful well of possibility that is poetry, inviting us to draw from its depths and discover the richness therein. Where Earth, Heart, and Spirit converge, the wild and rugged beauty of cave-like love exists, alongside the grac...2024-04-101h 08
Wild Heart RevivalE1 | Báyò Akómoláfé | Beyond Identity: Tenderness, Tricksters, & Radical Accompaniment“Repair — to pair again with other alliances — making us alive in ways we don’t even know how to speak to yet.”— Báyò Akómoláfé..In this first episode of Wild Heart Revival, Bayo guides us into an exploration of a timely concept that he calls 'A Politics of Tenderness,' navigating the fluidity of identity and challenging societal norms. From radical accompaniment to the wild wisdom of tricksters, Bayo invites us to embrace an animist’s ethics along our mythic quest for de...2024-04-0457 min
Wild Heart RevivalIntroductionWelcome to Wild Heart RevivalHeart-felt conversations and stories and pathways of renewal and revival.This brief introduction intends t o cultivate a nourishing ground in which to plant this project so that it may grow and bloom in a good way.Connect with WHR:WHR Website Coyotei Counsel WebsiteWHR/Coyotei NewsletterWHR InstagramCoyotei Counsel InstagramTei’s In...2024-04-0406 min