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Is the first person to live to 1,000-years-old, alive today? And if that's true, what does that inevitably mean for the future of the human condition? One of the world's leading anti-aging researchers, Aubrey De Grey, (and strangely—my neighbor) believes that to be 100% true. Because, well, Aubrey's the one who said it. And if what Aubrey says is true, would you then believe Arthur C. Clarke's third law, which states: Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic? Meaning that modern technology can seem like literal witchcraft to the ignorant, or simple science to the learned.  Popular mystery writer, Agatha Christie, once wrote, "The supernatural is only the natural of which the laws are not yet understood."  And I agree. However... Are we metaphorically "summoning the demon," as tech mogul Elon Musk fears? The Guardian published an article on former vice-president of user growth for Facebook—one you may have read or, at the very least, heard about in November of 2017. The former executive said that he feels "tremendous guilt" over his work on “tools that are ripping apart the social fabric of how society works.” Chamath Palihapitiya said, "This is not about Russian ads.” “This is a global problem. It is eroding the core foundations of how people behave by and between each other.”   Historian and novelist Ronald Wright popularized what is called a progress trap. The exact definition of a progress trap is as follows:  The condition human societies experience when, in pursuing progress through human ingenuity, they inadvertently introduce problems they do not have the resources or political will to solve, for fear of short-term losses in status, stability or quality of life. Many of the problems we're seeing now–whether we're talking about hunger or massive inequity–whether we're talking about climate change or the loss of biodiversity–have been driven over the last 250 years by a system of overproduction and overconsumption of stuff.  You've probably heard Einstein's famous quote, "I fear the day that technology will surpass our human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots." This quote, although popular on the Internet, is false. Einstein did say, however, "I believe that the abominable deterioration of ethical standards stems primarily from the mechanization and depersonalization of our lives,” he wrote in a letter to his friend, psychiatrist Otto Juliusburger, in 1948, “a disastrous byproduct of science and technology. Nostra culpa!" And In many ways science and technology have become the new religion of our time. Karl Marx described religion as an opiate to the masses because it dulled the senses and kept people passive and accepting of a capitalist, industrialist culture warped on the idea of consumption and growth. Freud, the father of modern psychology, argued that religion served to repress and sublimate an individual's desire into activities that serve the culture. This, Freud argued, produces neurosis and mental illness in those that civilization seeks to domesticate. And so if we imagine technology as a drug, where its purpose is to manage pain and create sensations of calm and well-being, do we not forget that we are apart of the natural world, fighting for survival, just like everything else? In many ways technology works much like religion, distracting us from our inevitable deaths with feelings of fleeting invincibility and immortality.  (I'd like to thank my friend Julian Langer for that connection between technology and religion.) Anyways, guys! This is part 2 of 2 of Privilege, Identity Politics, and the Transhuman Agenda with Daniel Vitalis. All-in-all, this was a challenging conversation to navigate for both Daniel and myself, so please keep an open mind, ear, and heart. So... In today's episode, you'll learn... The three mishmashed values (—and science) that Daniel says he approaches the world with, Daniel's personal relationship with modern technology, Daniel's thoughts on merit, identity politics, and the transhuman agenda (i.e. "the cult of progress"), and... Much, much more. Episode Breakdown Daniel says he approaches the world like a mishmash of these three values—and science Sophia the AI robot, identity politics, and the challenge Daniel has with privilege and where it's going Daniel's thoughts on bio and nano technology What Daniel says his religion would be if he were to subscribe to one Why Daniel says people who practice animism today aren't the same as people who practiced animism in the past Are we in an augmented reality? Elon Musk, Space X, and artificial intelligence. Are we summoning the demon? Daniel's personal relationship with modern technology Daniel recalls the first time he saw someone walking down the street talking to themselves (on a hands-free cellular device) Why Daniel feels he's lost some of his intelligence (and what happened to it) Peter Thiel, the Bulletproof Conference, and how Peter (Thiel) sees the future state of humanity's relationship with technology The juxtaposition between The Bulletproof Conference and the 2017 Annual North American Rewilding Conference Daniel's foreboding observation about the Pixar's animated movie Wall-E Are we going into an age of biological denial? Daniel's thoughts on merit, identity politics, and the transhuman agenda (i.e. "the cult of progress") How modern technology, Daniel says, has effected humanity throughout the past few generations James mentions AHR episode #4 with Arthur Haines and the allegory of the cave How Daniel talks about his work What Daniel says is the theme of today's episode Why you won't hear Daniel use the word rewilding (...much)

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

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

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 

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!

“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