Podcast appearances and mentions of tom brown jr

This episode is all about motivation. How do we motivate our students, and ourselves, to practice our skills, be more consistent in our routines, and deepen our connection to the natural world? Jon and Sarah are joined by Jack Durtnall, based in the UK, and an experienced naturalist, musician, and mentor, to explore these questions and share stories about what Tom Brown Jr did when mentoring Jon and his peers, and what Jon, Jack, and Sarah have applied in their own work, and in their own routines. Enjoy!About Jack DurtnallJack Durtnall is a musician and nature connection facilitator living in the south east of England. His music can be found under his solo name and also as part of the band Shoal and the Seabird. Jack enjoys the rich musical and nature connection culture locally, and founded Hopjam, a long running groove-based jam night in 2022. Jack also gets to play at folk night with dear friend and colleague Anna Richardson frequently! Jack has been inspired by 8 Shields, Connection 1st, and the Art of Mentoring camps (2017 at Burnicombe Farm, Devon, and 2019 in Scotland) and loves the world that has opened up by being part of this wider collective culture.Jack works with the following organizations:Cultivating Curiosity - Children's Nature Connection Programs Learn moreKinship in Nature - Forest School in East London Learn moreChildren's Forest - A movement to inspired and enable children to plant healthy forests Learn moreThe Earth Stewardship Apprentice youth program at Sacred Earth Learn more--Tracking Connections Podcast is a production of Connection 1st, an organization that helps you deepen your connection with nature, other people and yourself. Learn moreThe transcript for this episode is available here.

One of the key aspects of wildness is adaptation. Being able to change and adapt to different needs, in different environments, is a cornerstone of resilience. While a large part of this involves getting to know the land where you dwell, it helps to know multiple landscapes. It can teach you how to think on your toes and figure out how to do things in new ways. While rewilding leans more toward longer term ancestral living within a culture, and survival is more about meeting immediate needs in a context removed from culture, survival skills are a necessary base that culture builds on top of. In this way, people into rewilding should consider practicing survival skills in multiple environments, as a way of building the foundations of resilience. To talk with me about this today, is Tom McElroy from Wild Survival Skills. Tom McElroy has taught Survival and Primitive Skills to more than 15,000 students worldwide over the past 23 years.  During his twenties Tom spent an entire year living 'off the land'.  He built and lived in a shelter made from forest material, rubbed sticks together to make fire, purified water naturally and hunted, fished and gathered his own food.  Tom has taught at various schools around the world, including Tom Brown Jr.'s Tracker School. He holds a bachelor's degree in Anthropology and Geography from Rutgers University and a Master's in International Policy related to Indigenous Peoples from the University of Connecticut and has studied with indigenous people all over the world. Notes:InstagramYouTubeWild Skills SurvivalDesert Island SurvivalSupport the show

"The vision is the journey, and the journey is now.” -Tom Brown Jr.In today's episode, we take a look at the power of renewal routines as a tool for deepening connection with ourselves. Jon shares a process he learned from Tom Brown Jr, which he has named Renewal of Creative Path, and the benefits that process has had on his life since he was a teenager. Sarah and Aidan share their own experiences and reflections on renewal routines, and what they have gained from integrating these routines into their lives on yearly, monthly, or even daily basis.Renewal of Creative Path can be a very in-depth process that takes multiple weeks and many hours of reflection and conversation to complete. However, it can also be a shorter process. The following is a very quick look at the steps in the process, which Jon shares in greater detail during the podcast.1. What connects us in our lives to nature, ourselves, and other people?2. What are the obstacles to connection in our lives?3. Tracking patterns of synchronicity and help from nature4. Inventory of gifts, passions, and talents5. Backtracking the stepping stones of visions and gifts6. Release expectations and offering forgivenessPause, gather from steps 1-6, and reflect. Repeat as needed until you feel complete.7. Create the ideal scene8. Reflections with ancestors and future generations--Visit Living Connection 1st for more information about our work in nature connection and people connection.--Our next episode will release on January 15, 2025.The transcript for this episode is available here.

It was through Tom Brown Jr and his Tracker School that I came to meet John.  It was 1984, on a farm in western New Jersey, and he was an instructor at the school, and spending seven days with him and the rest of the staff and Tom changed the direction of my life in a radical way. John was pulled to New Mexico in 1986, where he founded The Tracking Project, and began running rites of passage camps for boys and girls, as well as adult trainings and retreats. I was incredibly fortunate to spend time in his Nurturing the Roots Mentoring Program, where he had gathered elders from Australia, Sweden, Hawaii, Mexico, Brazil, and across North America.   Learning and connecting with those elders and John and his staff was a revelation that blew my mind, because they held a mentoring space that was unlike anything I had experienced before.    This experience changed the way I tracked animals, connected to nature, taught and led my camps, trainings and programs. It even affected my personal and community relationships   In this first of a series of conversations, we dive into what learning tracking does to us and for us as human beings, and John describes his apprenticeship with some of the best trackers in the world.    Please enjoy Episode #133. Website:   https://thetrackingproject.org/ Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/thetrackingproject/ Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/TheTrackingProject/ YouTube:    https://www.youtube.com/@thetrackingproject Forest Educator Bonus Content Page: http://foresteducator.com/bonuscontent Join the Forest Educator Patreon! https://patreon.com/ForestEducatorPodcast Connect with Ricardo: https://www.foresteducator.com/ https://www.theforestboxforkids.com/ https://www.hawkcircle.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardo-sierra-5980931/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_forest_educator_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RicardohawkSierra

I don't think it's a stretch to say that Tom Brown Jr leaves quite a 'wake' in his passing.  He's taught thousands of students, both through his books and Tracker School, and he's been a 'force of nature' in these past five decades.   He's been a mentor, a guide, a father figure to many whose fathers were absent, and he won't ever fully know the depth of his presence or impact had on those who leaned in to his teaching.    He was complicated, and a little wild.  Untamed, I guess I'd call it.  Kinda like the ocean, where you never turn your back on him if you could help it!  Not dangerous, but man, that piercing gaze that was like X-ray vision, peering into your soul.    It didn't happen often, but when he'd mention something he'd seen in my tracks, about my life or work, it would always be spot on.  Every time.    I took a lot of classes back in the 80's and 90's, and was an assistant instructor on many classes too, and he always had something new to teach, that I had never heard or seen before, so I knew he was just scratching the surface of his skills and abilities, even in the 'advanced classes'.    He didn't tolerate mind games, or time wasters or fools, and I learned a lot about boundaries, and inner strength and conviction from observing his teaching style over the years.   On the flip side, he was funny.  REALLY FUNNY, and he had that type of humor that was 'old school' but also not aimed at putting someone down in a mean, or harsh way.   When there were students who were more serious or sensitive, his gentle side would come out as well.  It was always a joy to see. This episode is about the impact he had on my life.   I trust he's tracking in the canyons of the Other Side, following Grandfather or one of his older instructors through the sage.  Journey well and good medicine to you, my friend. Forest Educator Bonus Content Page: http://foresteducator.com/bonuscontent Join the Forest Educator Patreon! https://patreon.com/ForestEducatorPodcast Connect with Ricardo: https://www.foresteducator.com/ https://www.theforestboxforkids.com/ https://www.hawkcircle.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardo-sierra-5980931/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_forest_educator_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RicardohawkSierra

“This idea of the natural mind IS human nature, or maybe it's nature in human, nature as human.” 

“Our nervous system is born expecting that kind of welcome, that kind of attending, that kind of intending. I think our nervous system is shaped for that.”What is the connecting legacy of mentoring the natural mind? Today, Jon takes on a journey to answer that very question, explore how to mentor in this fashion, the benefits we get from being mentored (and mentoring others) this way, and the future of mentoring the natural mind. Jon shares how he was primed for mentoring by his elders as a young child, how Tom Brown Jr. mentored him, and how he observed this same mentoring in the San people in Africa. He shares what makes mentoring different from teaching and what, specifically, makes nature a mentor like no other. Enjoy!“I would call them nutrients of our consciousness. Each of these different species, and individuals among the species, that we build relationships with- the more of that we get from nature, the more our mind becomes nature, and our heart becomes nature, and there's a longing to inhabit this planet in a deeper and different way, where we feel like we belong. And when we feel that, then we really care, and then we really want to help make it better.”Looking for More? If you're interested in learning more about mentoring the natural mind or the 512 map, check out these resources below.The 512 ProjectCoyote's GuideVisit Living Connection 1st for more information about our work in nature connection and people connection.

In this conversation, Brian Knittel shares stories and design principles learned from his ten years at the Bay Area Tracking Club. Brian shares what it was like to experience the 8 Shields principles at work from the student perspective in the beginning, and then his observations as he grew to be a station guide and then leader of the club. We hear from Brian and Jon about the finer points of using the Art of Questioning to facilitate the tracking journey, including how it relates to how the San people still train trackers to this day. If you are interested in tracking, or interested in starting any sort of group based around learning nature together, you won't want to miss this episode."That was really the biggest draw for me; turning that curiosity on and getting people excited to learn more.”About Brian KnittelBrian Knittel's professional career was as a software engineer in Silicon Valley. He has been on a lifelong journey of spiritual exploration and nature connection.His journey deepened when he started searching for ways to explain spirituality to his young kids and found Tom Brown Jr.'s books, which sparked a series of "Aha!" moments. He resonated deeply with Tom's teachings and has been training at the Tracker School since 2000. Once he found Jon Young's work he trained intensively in the Kamana Naturalist journey and the 8 Shields model. He is a long time wildlife tracker and helped lead a vibrant Tracking Club on the California coast for close to a decade.He is deeply involved in these lineages, taking classes, mentoring others, and has been on a path towards Elderhood. Helping people learn about the essential nature of core routines, community building, and living in harmony with nature brings him immense joy. He has been a leader of groups within the Mankind Project, mentoring heart-centered men on a personal growth path, which has further shaped his beliefs about the importance of cultivating a state of personal peace.Today, he uses many healing methods – Shamanic, elements of power, nature connection, and more – to help others find their own paths to peace and well-being. His vision is to create a world filled with love, healing, deep connection, and a deep respect for Mother Earth.He lives in Mendocino, California with his amazing partner Amanda, who shares his passions for healing and nature. They have a blended family of four wonderful children, and when he's not exploring the natural world or helping others, you might find him practicing martial arts – something he's been passionate about for over 30 years.He's excited to share his experiences with others, exploring the world of spirituality, nature connection, and living a life of purpose and joy together.About Bay Area Tracking ClubBay Area Tracking Club meets on the second Sunday of each month from 8am-11am. Locations change based on where the great tracks can be found, although our home base and most consistent venue is at Gazos Creek State Beach on the San Mateo County coast.Connect with Bay Area Tracking Club on Facebook to learn more

Jon Young is a master storyteller, tracker, and mentor. He is the author of “What the Robin knows” and “Coyotes guide to connecting with nature”. Jon was mentored by Tom Brown Jr after meeting him at the age of ten years old. He has also spent time learning from the San bushmen. He has taught wilderness survival, tracking, and bird language professionally for decades and was featured on TED Talks. Currently he focuses his teachings on the importance of deep nature connection. We get to discuss his history, the art of intuitive tracking and the wonderful ancient skill of bird language. https://www.jonyoung.org/https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/https://www.learnhuntharvest.com/

“The coyote's on the edge of your awareness. Where's your edge? Where is your student's edge? That's what you're trying to find and push gently out.”In this episode Jon, Sarah, and Aidan are joined by Rick Berry from 4 Elements Earth Education. Rick shares his story of nature connection and how that has led to mentoring others over the past 30 years. He shares about how land and place influence our lessons, how he guides teens in transformational ways, and the importance of modeling the values we want to pass on to the next generation. Rick shares stories of his own lineage of mentoring, including how coyote teaching was passed on to him through Tom Brown Jr and Jon, and how that has contributed to his own teaching style. Rick shares a beautiful vision for unity and the role we can play in welcoming and allowing each other's unique ways of being, before closing with an invitation for each of us that might offer a little healing today. “We do have a common vision and we each do this in our own unique way. We have to come together to Heal”About Rick BerryRick Berry began with the Tracker School in 1986 at the age of 15, and has been teaching these skills for the past 30 years. After graduating with a B.S. from Humboldt State University in Arcata, CA, Rick honed his skills in the remote Klamath Mountain range where he immersed himself for 12 years in indigenous life-ways--passed on to him by Gary Morris who himself had lived with Yurok Elder Calvin Rube for 20 years. Later, Rick spent two years in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey as a care-taker for the Tracker School, refining his tracking and survival skills. Rick taught with both Jon Young and Tom Brown, Jr. through the Tracker School's Coyote Camps, and moved on to serve seven years as Director of The Children of the Earth Foundation. Rick, Cherokee Descent, (Grandmother was part of the Red Bird Stokes Stomp Ground in Vian, Oklahoma), has been working in collaboration with the Siakumne Maidu Tribe for the past 14 years creating the Fox Walkers youth programs at Pata Panaka / Burton Educational Preserve in Nevada City, CA. In 2019 Rick was asked to be the Executive Director of The Children of the Earth Foundation; Rick will oversee Coyote Tracks Programs under the 4EEE west coast non-profit umbrella.Learn more about Rick at https://www.4eee.orgVisit https://www.livingconnection1st.net/ for more information about our work in nature connection and people connection.

Sarah shares how the 8 Shields Design Principles can be seen as a map to our our original design of interconnectedness, and as Jon Young often says, to our ‘ancient nervous system'.First through the lens of the senses, Sarah explains how we process information from our environment, and presences the drastic shift in what our senses experience in modern times versus the purity of Nature that we evolved with over millions of years. The effects on our well being become apparent when we consider our neurobiological responses to external stimuli, and our need for physiological homeostasis to live with health and happiness.Secondly, Sarah shares about humans as innately social beings, and how our evolutionary success is in large part to cooperation and coordination with other humans for safety, food security, and division of labor. Our nervous systems are wired for safe social engagement for survival, and what we experience in modern family and social systems is in dire contrast to what our nervous system is reaching for.Using the 8 Shields as a map, we can take inventory of our sensory and relational experience to see where we are on the journey back to our original design.About Sarah FontaineSarah is a Energy work Practitioner, Wildlife Tracker, and Interspecies Communicator.For over 25 years, Sarah has been practicing various healing modalities including Chakra-work, Craniosacral Therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine Meridians and Five Elements, Emotional Clearing, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Somatic Trauma Therapy, and Polyvagal Theory.She has studied wildlife tracking through Shikari Tracker Mentoring with Jon Young and Josh Lane, Tom Brown Jr's Tracker School, and Cybertracker Conservation. She is a graduate of the Kamana Naturalist Training Program, and studied Interspecies Communication with Anna Breytenbach and Wynter Worsthorne.She currently offers Earth-based energywork sessions, and lives near the Pacific Ocean in the sandhill mountains North of Santa Cruz, CA with her partner Jon.You can connect with Sarah at www.earthnectar.netVisit https://www.livingconnection1st.net/ for more information about our work in nature connection and people connection.

Whether you see some deer, have a fox cross your path, or spot a moose, there's something disportionately delightful about encountering wildlife. Even seeing something pedestrian like a possum feels really fun.If you'd like to have more of these kinds of encounters, and a deeper experience with nature as a result, my guest has some tips for making them happen more often. His name is Dave Hall, and he's an outdoor educator and guide, as well as the author of The Naturalist's Companion: A Field Guide to Observing and Understanding Wildlife. Today on the show, Dave and I first talk about the safety and ethical considerations around observing wild animals. We then discuss the best places to spot wildlife (and how it could be in your own backyard), whether there's a best time of day to encounter animals, and the approach to take so that the animals don't know you're there, or if they do, feel comfortable with your presence. Dave shares the gaze to adopt to spy more animals and the signs that will help you find them. We end our conversation with how to practice what Dave calls “spontaneous acceptance,” which may allow you to chill with a beaver.Resources Related to the PodcastField guides and nature-related books that Dave recommends:Tom Brown's Field Guide to Nature Observation and Tracking by Tom Brown Jr.Peterson Field GuidesTimber Press Field GuidesTracking and the Art of Seeing: How to Read Animal Tracks and Sign by Paul RezendesWhat the Robin Knows: How Birds Reveal the Secrets of the Natural World by Jon YoungTouching the Wild by Joe HuttoBeaversprite: My Years Building an Animal Sanctuary by Dorothy RichardsDave's previous appearance on the AoM podcast: Episode #157 — Primitive Pursuits & Winter SurvivalAoM Article: A Primer on Identifying Animal FootprintsAoM Podcast #739: Rewild Your LifeAoM Podcast #194: The Field Notes of Theodore RooseveltConnect With Dave HallDave's website

Broadcasting from our little cloud of stink, we celebrate signs of Spring, cycles within cycles within cycles, the Way of the Wasp, tire sandals, pine carpeting, frigging, Dun, coffee filters, and we sprinkle it all with a touch of Cedar Fever! Our mental bowel movement here is assisted by Andy Ward, Tom Brown Jr., Daniel Quinn, the Hairy Potter, Charlie Cheon, Samuel Thayer, Tom Elpel, Rufus, Rerun, Martin Lawrence, Albert Camus, Terrence K. Williams, the Kalahari Bushmen, Laurens van der Post, the CryptoNaturalist, and many others, and I'm sure they couldn't all be prouder! Bing.

Welcome to episode #25 of The Awaken Indy Podcast. This week, we have Bruce Webb on the show. Bruce is a highly experienced organic farmer, having worked with the Amish, Native American tribes, and grass-fed cattle farms.  After selling their farm in Indiana, Bruce and his family moved to Tennessee to farm 16 acres of protected valley pasture.  Currently, Bruce and his family grow mushrooms, provide various produce, and consult for farm projects. Today's episode will cover:Bruce's experience with Native American tribes. Farming with integrity. Why we have to choose regenerative practices.Tracking school and learning from Tom Brown Jr. Growing mushrooms. Building cob homes. Our role in stewarding the land. Why we need community.And much more!If you're interested in connecting with Bruce:Website- https://www.earthtonemushrooms.com/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/bruce.webb.779857Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/p/CdRhdQzLkoI/Email- whitedovefarms@yahoo.comPhone- 317-605-0000We also appreciate it if you could like and share today's episode. Also, please subscribe to the show so you can receive updates when episodes come out. If you have any questions or recommendations, email us podcast@georgetownmarket.com. Enjoy!

You have to become aware of who you are as a human being. We depend on other people to tell us who we are, we're not confident in ourselves to say: I can know myself, I don't believe this to be true. - Mark Tollefson Are You Stressed Out Lately? Take a deep breath with the M21™ wellness guide: a simple yet powerful 21 minute morning system that melts stress and gives you more energy through 6 science-backed practices and breathwork. Click HERE to download for free. Is Your Energy Low? Looking for a cleaner brain fuel? Just one daily serving of Ketone-IQ™️ will help you feel sharper, more focused, and ready to take on the day. Click HERE to try HVMN's Ketone-IQ™ + Save 20% with the code "JOSH" *Review The WF Podcast & WIN $150 in wellness prizes! *Join The Facebook Group Wellness + Wisdom Episode 521 Mark Tollefson, a mentor and vision quest leader, guiding people through rites of passage into their most authentic selves, joins Josh Trent for the first time on the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast to share his journey back to nature and spirituality, and the lessons he learned throughout his life about happiness, wisdom, and wellness. What does it mean to live a spiritual life? In this episode, Mark and Josh discuss the purpose of vision quests and how the modern vision quest has adapted to our society, why living the "right way" won't bring you happiness, and what it means to love without control.   Listen To Episode 521 As Mark Tollefson Uncovers: [01:30] Celebration Of Men's Spiritual Awakening Mark Tollefson The differences Mike sees between California and Austin. 405 Tim Corcoran | Vision Quest: How To Find Your Place In The Ecology of Life, Purpose Mountain & Spiritual Courage His journey to vision quests through a book. Tom Brown's Field Guide to Nature Observation and Tracking by Tom Brown How he faced cultural misappropriation and found a way to make vision quests understandable to modern people. Josh's experience on a vision quest. Traditional Native American quest VS modern quest. How the quest celebrates men's spiritual awakening.   [19:30] Embarking On A Quest The reason why quest participants become a family after only 3 days. Why we should fall in love with people every day and why we don't anymore. The different levels of intensity, mythologies, and types of quests. Why we have to allow ourselves to be claimed by nature. 510 SOLOCAST | Rite of Passage: What Your Ancestors Are Trying To Tell You What it means to live a spiritual life and why people spiritually bypass. The importance of knowing who you are as a human being and the consequences of lying to yourself.   [34:10] Searching For Answers Within Us How the demographics of quests have changed throughout the years. Why people are miserable even when they have lived the "right way." 512 Alison Armstrong: Unconscious Emasculation, What Women Don't Understand About Men + How To Get The Love You Want The three core griefs we have about ourselves, other people, and the world. How we bury the feeling that there is something bigger than you in the world. Why we need to stop believing what other people say about us and start asking better questions and letting the universe reflect back to us what the answers could be. The relational space between people. 416 Ben Stewart | Awakening In The Midst of Crisis How we can put the universe together moment by moment.   [52:40] Self Introspection How talk therapy is a complementary tool in the search for who we are. Why elders never tell you directly what to do. Shortening the cycle of recommitment. Why committing to hard work is often more important than having talent. Essentials for introspection: Going in nature, building an altar, and disconnecting. The Map of Consciousness Explained: A Proven Energy Scale to Actualize Your Ultimate Potential by David Hawkins How spiritual learning never actually ends. Allowing yourself to stop to be found when you get lost. The essence of committing to something, and why intentions need motivation.   [01:18:10] Healing Generational + Collective Trauma Tim Corcoran 499 SOLOCAST | Emotional Epigenetics: The Missing Link In Holistic Medicine Today Epigenetically we remember what life in a village is like. We are responsible for taking care of our generational trauma. How Mike's work honors and helps heal the collective trauma and why he doesn't work in a binary system. Dancing With a Ghost: Exploring Indian Reality by Ruppert Ross Why we have to come together in order to heal. Alan Watts The reason we have to stop lying to ourselves so that we can collectively heal.   [01:35:50] Love Without Control Why Mike finds commitment to change to be a crucial step in growth. What loving without control looks like. Why expectations kill relationships. How we are conditioned to love with control and how ceremony can help remove this conditioning if we commit to healing. Why we have to build our connection to nature and spirit. How we can find the capacity in ourselves and others to awaken. The prophecy of the elders.   [01:54:00] Transforming Our Emotions Why Josh was angry at the collective. Why it's our responsibility to heal despite our unconscious incompetence. The challenge of having children. E. E. Cummings Four basic emotions: Anger, sadness, fear, and joy. Depression is a combination of anger and sadness. How Mike transformed his hate for the world into something better. Why Mike sees wellness as beautifying relational spaces and making peace. Discovery Sessions Mentoring with Mark Tollefson Vision Quest   Power Quotes From The Show The Wisdom Of Elders "Elders are crystal clear about who they are as human beings. They know their foibles, they know about anger, sadness, fear, joy, and they're able to feel and express those fully and completely in their day-to-day lives." - Mark Tollefson   The Land Will Claim Us "The land speaks. When we are born of this land, the lands will claim us. When we come here and make this land our home, the land will claim us. When we come here and sleep under these mountains, the land will claim us." - Mark Tollefson   Building The Connection "What we have to do with ourselves and our relationships is to be building our connection to nature and spirit as fast as the constructs of technology are being built around us." - Mark Tollefson   Links From Today's Show  Mark Tollefson 405 Tim Corcoran | Vision Quest: How To Find Your Place In The Ecology of Life, Purpose Mountain & Spiritual Courage Tom Brown's Field Guide to Nature Observation and Tracking by Tom Brown 510 SOLOCAST | Rite of Passage: What Your Ancestors Are Trying To Tell You 512 Alison Armstrong: Unconscious Emasculation, What Women Don't Understand About Men + How To Get The Love You Want 416 Ben Stewart | Awakening In The Midst of Crisis The Map of Consciousness Explained: A Proven Energy Scale to Actualize Your Ultimate Potential by David Hawkins Tim Corcoran 499 SOLOCAST | Emotional Epigenetics: The Missing Link In Holistic Medicine Today Dancing With a Ghost: Exploring Indian Reality by Ruppert Ross Alan Watts E. 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From a young age mentored by people intimately connected to their lineage and nature-based roots, he brings rich life experience and wisdom to his work. Mark has been a survival skills instructor at Tom Brown Jr.'s Tracker School, and the executive director of Wilderness Youth Project and the Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens in Santa Barbara. He has owned a pub and restaurant, worked as a roughneck in the oil fields, helped open an international high school in New Zealand, and founded his own non-profit working to promote sustainable farming with the Maya of southern Belize. He has participated in and started many men's groups and has sat in a circle with men for many years. He has guided hundreds of people through rites of passage into holistic living and thinking, helping those he works with to step into a new paradigm of being that is based on Thriving Life, connected to our true purpose for being alive at this time.

Ben Sanford is the founder of Tribal Edge - a training center for primal arts. In this episode, Ben dives deep into the skills and practices humans have been using since the beginning of time, including tracking and awareness, survival skills, healing and combat or conflict skills. Ben shares his own journey to discovering this path, as well as the power of vision questing which has been a part of personal transformation for thousands of years. We go deep & cover a lot in the episode including the relationship between tracking & successful entrepreneurship, learning, healing, training, transformation & whole lot more. Tune in to elevate your Mind, Body & Spirit!   In this episode you will learn about: • Primal Arts & utilizing them to encounter your Self • Tracking, Survival, Healing & Combat • 4 Archetypes: the Perceiver, the Provider, the Healer & the Protector • Vision Questing • 4 Ways of Knowing • Embodied Learning & Teaching  • Utilizing sickness & injury to transform  • Cultivating body wisdom • Workout recovery protocols • Relationship between digestion, organs & muscles    Website: tribaledge.life    Key Quotes:   “The Quest is a process of searching & seeking, asking & questing.” - Ben Sanford   “The difference between fasting and starving is basically an intention.” - Ben Sanford   “Grief shows up anytime we have a loss.” - Ben Sanford   Resources mentioned: The Tracker by Tom Brown Jr. Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs  The Master & His Emissary by Ian McGilchrist Awakening from the Meaning Crisis by John Vervaeke     WANT TO LEARN MORE?   Follow my personal website: https://alchemizelife.com/ Follow my Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Youtube, & Twitter Show Notes: www.alchemizelife.com/podcast/   Sponsors:   Are you ready to get in the best shape of your life, increase your income, and 10x your savings/investments? I'm incredibly passionate about fitness & money and have reached a strong degree of mastery in these domains and built an incredible coaching program to help you. Head to www.fitrichvegan.com, sign up for a Free Consultation, or DM me on Instagram with the words "Fit Rich Vegan" to discover if it'd be a good fit for you!   For something like you've never had before and to get into an almost euphoric state of Focused Flow & Productivity, try Feel Free by Botanic Tonics! Go to www.botanictonics.com and use code DRAGON to save 40% off your first order!   If you desire to lead a happy, healthy, fit life, go to www.vedgenutrition.com/dragon, and grab all of your key supplements. Use the code DRAGON and get 15% off!   I often get asked what my favorite Vegan Protein Bars are for when I'm on the go and without a doubt, they are the No Cow Protein Bars which have THE BEST MACROS out there -- High Protein with great amount of Fiber to keep you feeling full & Low-Fat (most protein bars & actually Fat Bars in disguise). The newly released "Dipped" Now Cow Protein Bars taste so good! Use code DRAGON to save 15% on all of your orders.   Thanks for tuning in!     If you liked my show, LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!

Some people dread winter with its cold weather, long dark nights, and the downcast mood these elements often induce.But my guest would say it's possible to befriend winter, and truly enjoy the rhythms and opportunities that are unique to this season.Micah Mortali is the founder of the Kripalu School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership and an instructor and retreat leader who uses the teaching of ancestral skills to help people develop greater mindfulness and connection with nature. Today on the show, Micah explains why we should consider winter "the night of the year" and how befriending the season involves aligning yourself with its call toward rest and reflection. We first discuss exploring the outdoor world during winter and how learning survival skills like shelter building and animal tracking can help you spend more time in nature, restore your sense of well-being, and simply feel more alive. In the second half of our conversation, we talk about how to improve your interior life during winter, both in the literal sense of making your house more cozy and in the metaphorical sense of turning inward. Micah explains why you should spend one night a week pretending you live off the grid, embrace the power of firelight, and may want to wait until March to make your New Year's resolutions. We end our conversation with why you might want to read The Road this winter.Resources Related to the EpisodeMicah's previous appearance on the AoM podcast: Episode #739: Rewild Your LifeRewilding: Meditations, Practices, and Skills for Awakening in Nature by Micah MortaliAoM Podcast #157: Primitive Pursuits & Winter SurvivalAoM Article: How to Make Pine Needle TeaAoM Article: How to Track Animals — A Primer on Identifying FootprintsTracking and the Art of Seeing by Paul RezendesTom Brown's Science and Art of Tracking by Tom Brown Jr.AoM Podcast #566: How to Have a Hyggely Christmas and a More Memorable New YearAoM Article: 8 Things That Can Help You Get More Hygge This Winter"The Forgotten Medieval Habit of 'Two Sleeps'""Can't Get to Sleep? A Wilderness Weekend Can Help" (Write-up on CU sleep study)WoodWick Candles that crackle when litAoM Article: Carry the FireThe Road by Cormac McCarthyAoM Podcast #760: Cormac McCarthy, The Road, and Carrying the FireConnect with Micah MortaliMicah's WebsiteMicah on IGMicah's Kripalu Faculty Page 

We tackle the big issues this time around. Allergies, Pets, the Tom Brown Jr. Tracking School, Samurai Bashing, UFOs, Climate Change, the Amish immune system, and space travel, Harvest of Empire, Gaddafi's drip, and more. We now have a Patreon: Join to enter our Discord IG: @gabepac1 twitter: @gabe_pacheco IG: @sameermon twitter: @sameermon Twitter @halalcartels MUSIC by SAREEN IG: @Sareenpatel @brownprivilege Art by @elizabitcrusher

GUEST BIO Tom Brown III is the founder of FutureNature and T3Photography. He is a lifelong practitioner and living guide of ancestral skills, a frequent contributor, and a consultant to the Anchored Outdoors network. As a lifelong practitioner of ancestral skills under his father Tom Brown Jr. - prolific author and Founder of Tracker Wilderness Survival School.  Tom has devoted his life to passing on his knowledge of these skills. He works diligently as an educator, a steward of the land, to help return the connection to the natural world and awareness back to our wild selves. He joins us from his homestead in Oregon by Mount Hood - his home base for sharing his knowledge and experience through teaching, writing, and photography. He hopes to, in his words, "help people see Nature through his eyes, leading them to understand that spectacular natural beauty can be found anywhere, no matter where you may be." I believe that our ability to be resilient is not gone; it's simply re-awakening what we already have innately in us through the examples of how our ancestors lived and what people like Tom bring to light. To recognize our abundance, that we do have it all, and that there is always much to learn about our home here on earth and how to undo our distractions, even if only a little bit, to become better stewards of the land. It was an honor to sit with Tom III and listen intently as he shared his passion for learning and sharing some of the knowledge passed on to him by his father, Tom Brown Jr., and his grandfather, Stalking Wolf, who taught his father. And it was also great to hear some perspective from someone who, through his lifetime devotion to a life outdoors and educating others to find their own way in life, figures out ways of balancing both modern and primitive aspects of our human experience. NOTES | MENTIONS TOM BROWN III LINKS AND MORE INFORMATION Find Tom's work and more information here https://www.tombrown3.com/ Tom demos the Proper way to walk in Nature   EPISODE NOTES | MENTIONS Anchored Outdoors Sapiens: A Brief History of Human Kind, by Yuval Noah Harrari Tom's education Tom's teaching style Tom on failure Paiute Native Americans Stalking Wolf Tom Brown Jr. Tom Brown Jr. Books Hunter-gatherer societies The Rational optimist by Matt Ridley Arguments in Climate Change Benefits of Being in Nature Pine Needle Tea Castaway Movie Nomads that Survived Tsunami

— We humans create beauty through love, gratitude, appreciation, wonder, poetry, dancing, stillness, music… Yet it may be that in order to be able unhesitatingly to give that “Yes!” answer, we need to step outside of our human selves. Did not the sun, the wind, and the water come joyously together to produce sparkling wavelets today, as they have for uncountable years? Are not flowers continuing to open their leaves and blossoms, birds to sing, and the moon and stars to light the sky? Are not the crows and ravens still playing and tumbling above us? The world around creates a depth and breadth of beauty that is awe-inspiring in every moment, if we will only pay attention.   All of life conspires to create beauty. It is our privilege, even our divine responsibility as humans, to perceive and appreciate that beauty. One of the ways that we do this is to acknowledge that this is indeed the most beautiful day of all time.   Acknowledgment brings us to place of gratitude. When we express that gratitude, we create more beauty. So as you proceed through your day and offer your gratitude for the tiny or grand examples of beauty that you see, know that you are contributing to this most beautiful day that ever was.     Valeria Teles interviews Wes Gietz — the author of “ BORN WHOLE: Heal Your Pre-Birth Trauma. Guide And Protect Your Baby From Conception To Birth.”   After four decades of wondering why humans were so strange, Wes Gietz got his formal start on the path of natural shamanism some thirty years ago, studying ancient survival skills, spirituality, and shamanism with Tom Brown Jr. During that period, he also worked with an Anicinabe medicine man who trained and authorized Wes to conduct traditional sweatlodge ceremonies. Wes Gietz offered sweats and guided Vision Quests for more than twenty years. The scope of his journey has included many aspects of human existence, from working with the spirits in rocks and water to gardening and Earth-based shamanism, being in the Realm of Souls and learning from the entities of that domain, and expansion to experiences of near-infinite consciousness.   Wes' currently work as a writer and personal/spiritual mentor and guide. He guides Past Life Regressions and Life Between Lives meditations. Wes has practiced and taught Emotional Freedom Techniques for 25 years. He teaches the physical and spiritual skills of the shamanic path. Wes is a wanderer and sometimes a channel. He has published numerous articles on topics such as spirituality, healing, edible and medicinal plants, tracking, and Coyote Mentoring, and he is also a contributing author of Peak States of Consciousness, Volume 2: Acquiring Extraordinary Spiritual and Shamanic States (Grant McFetridge with Wes Gietz). Three years ago, Wes published his first book, Born Whole, the personal story of healing his pre-birth emotional traumas through meditative regression to the womb. These days Wes published a blog and newsletter of stories, observations, and occasional poetry. Book #2 is in the works; with the tentative title My Name is Dancing Fire. It is the story of his ongoing journey into awareness. In 1999 Wes initiated the Firemaker Gathering, an annual week-long learning and celebration of ancient skills and community held on Vancouver Island. He is acknowledged as a storyteller and elder, and as a man who embodies the qualities of patience, wisdom, compassion, and understanding.       Meet Wes at windwalker.ca and firemaker.org

"I realized that Justin Alexander was the latest person to disappear in a long history of travelers disappearing in India's Parvati Valley. It's a dark aspect of this really beautiful place." – Harley Rustad In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Harley discuss how Harley learned of Justin Alexander's story, why he chose to report it, and what makes travel to India unique (2:30); who Justin Alexander was, and what life events and desires led to him being a world traveler and social-media persona (8:00); what makes India's Parvati Valley unique as a mountainous place where backpackers sometimes disappear, and how "India Syndrome" affects travelers (30:00); Justin's decision to live in a cave in the Parvati Valley under the influence of a local sadhu (40:00); Justin's August 2016 Facebook message to Rolf, the timeline of his life before his disappearance (47:30); speculations on what became of Justin after he was seen for the last time, and what his legacy is (57:00). Harley Rustad (@hmrustad) is the author of Lost in the Valley of Death: A Story of Obsession and Danger in the Himalayas, and Big Lonely Doug: The Story of One of Canada's Last Great Trees. Notable Links: Adventures of Justin Alexander (Facebook page) Adventures of Justin (Instagram account) Adventures of Justin (YouTube channel) Chris McCandless (subject of Into the Wild) Timothy Treadwell (subject of Grizzly Man) Hippie Trail (1960s/1970s Asia travel subculture) Tom Brown Jr. (American survivalist) Royal Enfield (type of motorcycle) Mentawai Islands (archipelago near Sumatra) Hero's Journey (mythic narrative template) Joseph Campbell (comparative mythologist) Sterling Hayden (actor and adventurer) Parvati Valley (mountainous region in India) Hashish (drug common in the Parvati Valley) India Syndrome (delusional state) Sadhu (Hindu religious ascetic) "Lost in the Valley of Death" (2018 Outside article) The Deviate theme music comes from the title track of Cedar Van Tassel's 2017 album Lumber. Note: We don't host a “comments” section, but we're happy to hear your questions and insights via email, at deviate@rolfpotts.com.

Based on the principles within Micah's book, "Rewilding: Meditations, Practices and Skills for Awakening in Nature" we're going to discuss how to apply breath and mindfulness practices help to deepen our connection with Nature. About Micah Mortali: Micah Mortali is the author of “Rewilding: Meditations, Practices and Skills for Awakening in Nature”, published by Sounds True. His life's work is reconnecting modern people with the restorative powers of nature through mindfulness in the great outdoors. Micah is the founder of the groundbreaking Kripalu School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership at the renowned Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health. Micah is also a 500-hour Kripalu Yoga Teacher, a Level 2 Mindful Outdoor Guide and is wilderness first aid certified. He has studied with Tom Brown Jr. at the legendary Tracker School in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey, and holds a Master's Degree in Health Arts and Sciences from Goddard College. Micah leads trainings, corporate events, wilderness retreats and seminars on rewilding and mindful outdoor leadership at Kripalu and across New England. He lives in the Berkshire hills of Western Massachusetts with his family. Follow Micah: Website: https://micahmortali.com Facebook: Micah Mortali Instagram: micah_mortali Book: "Rewilding: Meditations, Practices and Skills for Awakening in Nature" Learn More About Breathwork Therapy With Ed Harrold: 1) Breath AS Medicine e-Learning Breathwork Trainings 2) Ed's books: 1) Life With Breath IQ + EQ = NEW YOU and BodyMindBusiness The Business Of BE'ing Within (Both available on Amazon)

Nick Grenier is a homeschooling parent and founder of Natural Leaders, an outdoor education program with several locations in Virginia and Maryland, where children build leadership and survival skills alongside their peers, with the help of a trained mentor. We discussed the details of Natural Leaders programs; how children can overcome common challenges by spending more time in nature; recent research showing the quantifiable benefits of being outdoors; mitigating the risks we may face in nature; books to inspire parents and kids to get outside; and how to access nature during extended periods of uncomfortable weather. More information on Natural Leaders is available at naturalleaders.com. Non-fiction books on outdoor education:Last Child in the Woods: Saving our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder by Richard LouvVitamin N: The Essential Guide to a Nature-Rich Life by Richard LouvThe Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative by Florence WilliamsThe Lost Art of Reading Nature's Signs by Tristan GooleyPlay the Forest School Way by Jane Worroll and Peter HoughtonSharing Nature: Nature Awareness Activities for All Ages by Joseph CornellHow to Raise a Wild Child by Scott D. SampsonSurvivor Kid: A Practical Guide to Wilderness Survival by Denise LongThe Tracker: The True Story of Tom Brown Jr. by Tom Brown Jr.Tom Brown's Field Guide: Nature Observation and Tracking by Tom Brown Jr.The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter WohllebenFiction books to inspire the love of nature:The Hatchet by Gary PaulsonMy Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead GeorgeOn the Far Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead GeorgeFrightful's Mountain by Jean Craighead GeorgeTrumpet of the Swan by E.B. White and Fred MarcellinoOther resources on the great outdoors:Wilderness Awareness SchoolForest Schools in FinlandTom Brown Jr's Tracker SchoolConnecting Today's Kids With Nature: A Policy Action PlanResearch on the benefits of nature immersion:Why Nature Is Great For The Brain, From A Neuroscientist NASA - Schumann ResonanceImprovements in ADHD from time in natureRelationship between time in nature and children's cognitive/behavioral development and inattention-hyperactivity symptomsAccess to nature is essential to human healthA potential natural treatment for ADHDChildren with ADHD concentrate better after a walk in the park

Up for an Escaping Society quickie between seasons? gumby reads an excerpt from a book by Tom Brown Jr. describing Grandfather Stalking Wolf's relationship to water. For the rest, listen to episode 29, “Lifeblood”, season 3.

 In today's Podcast I talk with the founder of Trackways, Thomas Schorr-Kon, the UKs first nature connection, bushcraft and survival school. In this episode we talk about Thomas' own journey of connecting to the teachings of Tom Brown Jr, the tracker who inspired the film The Tracker. Thomas talks about how he learned to feel that wherever he stood on the planet that he was home. Today he shares some teachings about the Warrior and the Magician/ the Shaman. Where do the Warrior and the Shaman meet? Some questions that he answers and poses are: - What is the most important thing that Tom Brown Jr learned that he shared with his students - The importance of Rites of Passage - How to move out of judging others and judgments - Why inquiry and not believing what others teach us is so important - How to move through fear - How to become more present and have greater awareness in life - Why we need to bring more curiosity in our livesFor Thomas' book please visit here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/True-Nature-CONNECTING-ILLUSION-SEPARATION/dp/1790581168/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=thomas+schorr&qid=1590679997&sr=8-1 For his website: https://www.trackways.co.uk/ To email Thomas info@trackways.co.uk 

Do you find yourself being pulled towards nature? Some people seek out big cities and others have a connection to nature that they can’t ignore. In this episode, I am joined by massage mentor & bodywork business success coach, Dan Desmond - and today, you're going to hear all about his transformative experiences that led to his career path. Dan helps motivated massage therapists, bodyworkers & healers build a thriving, highly profitable, and abundant healing career. Stemming from a highly successful six-figure massage practice of 19 years with over 20,000 hands-on hours as a self-employed, full-time deep tissue licensed massage therapist, combined with an assortment of business, health & personal coaching certificates, he offers a roadmap for ambitions healers to succeed long term in the field of holistic bodywork.Tune in to Episode 15 to learn about Dan’s journey to becoming a massage therapist, and what he has learned from his relationships with the women in his life. Enjoy! Some Questions I Ask What did you learn being up on that island away from everyone else? (13:16)What happened after Alaska? (16:17)What are your goals? (31:16)In This Episode You Will LearnAbout Dan’s background (1:30)How Dan became a massage therapist (18:55)What Dan has learned from his relationships (28:40)To be open to receiving (34:36)Resources Mentioned The Vision by Tom Brown Jr. Connect with DanInstagramFacebookLet’s connect!Email: swagbackdoc@gmail.comFacebook Page See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sama Wareh discusses the importance of incorporating being outdoors for children, especially homeschooled children. She shares her passion for nature and gives some advice on how to incorporate it creating a wholesome schooling experience. For those that are local to southern California, she talks about GPS adventures and how it came about. You can learn more at https://www.artandwildernessinstitute.com/About Sama WarehNaturalist, University Lecturer, Artist, Author of "How to Draw 60 Native CA Plants and Animals: A Field Guide" and Environmental Educator for over 14 years.Sama has a Masters Degree in Environmental Studies from CSUF. Her Bachelors is in Filmmaking and she has a minor in Art. Wareh has led over a thousand hikes, taught TK to the university level, and has done workshops for arboretums, nature centers, OCParks, and museums all across California. She has spoken before the UN, given a TED-X talk, and has received multiple awards, including the OC Register's 40 Under 40 award, OC Weekly's People of the year, and Access California's Humanitarian Heart Award. She has received a certification in Wildlife Tracking from Tom Brown Jr.'s Tracker School, is a certified Project WILD and Project Wet Facilitator. She founded the Art and Wilderness Institute along with Dr. Khadeeja and Syma.

BONUS EPISODE Enjoy Part 2 of our conversation with Tim Shaw.  This weeks guest is Tim Shaw. Tim has been a life long researcher in the fields of the Paranormal and Metaphysical.  Growing up in Western New York State and having relatives in the Lily Dale Spiritualist Assembly ~ A Spiritualist Community ~ it was only natural for him to develop an interest in these mystical fields.  Having been brought up Roman Catholic and Spiritualist gave Tim great insights into the miraculous as well as the phenomena of the worlds around us.   As a Medium Tim has taken training through the National Spiritualist Association of Churches, The Omega Institute, The Priesthood of  Melchizadek, as well as under the tutorage of many influential instructors.   Tim is also a successful author, lecturer, media personality, and photographer.  He has penned: "Ghosts of Buffalo, Mysteries, Murder, and Mayhem in the Nickel City," "The Dogma of...ME," "The C2D1 Haunting," and "Rev. Zombie's Book of Divination."  He has co-written "Haunted Rochester," and has contributed to Marla Brooks "Animal Spells and Magick," Dark Moon Press 's titles Lost Whispers, A Collective Allegory of Haunted America," and added photographs to DMP's "Haunted Prisons," and "Haunted Asylums."   Tim has been sought out to consult and appear in movies and television.  His credits include: Discovery Channel's "Ghost Lab," SyFy's "Ghost Hunters,' Spike's "Ghost Ops," and Destination America's "Paranormal Lockdown,".  On The Travel Channel's "America's Most Terrifying Places"" Tim talked about his experiences at the Haunted Hinsdale House.  The next year Tim was featured on another episode of "Most Terrifying Places" where he spoke about his experiences at a house in Bergen, NY. He has also appeared in Core Productions "John Zaffis, The World Within," Deftone Pictures "Ombis," "To Catch A Soul," "A Grim Becoming," Paranormal Western New York, WKBW's The NOW, and the documentary "The March Creek Tramp." His most current TV appearance is on the Travel Channel's Hit Show "Portals to Hell."  He provided a psychic walk through the Hotel Monte Vista in Flagstaff, AZ.   As a radio  and podcast host Tim has produced and participated in many projects such as CBS' "The Psychic's Next Door,"  the Internet hit "Black Cat Lounge,"  and with Good Friend Eric Charles on the web series "CURIOSITY" and it's podcast associated show "CURIOSITY RADIO."   Recently Tim has been volunteering his skills behind the camera at Lockport Community TV.  He has worked behind the camera for "Within These Walls" on the VIDI Space Network. He will soon be filming for his own Public Access show entitled "CURIOSITY ON THE ROAD."   Tim's other interests include Urban Exploration, Exploring Urban Legends, Cryptozoology, Collecting Haunted and Unusual Objects, Backwoods Trekking, Photography, Flintknapping (Stone Tool Making), Recreating Historic Leatherwork, Metal Detecting, Paranormal Investigating, Historical Re-enacting (Grand Army of the Republic, Civil War, French & Indian War), and Cooking.   In 2017 Tim retired after 34 1/2 years with the Town of Cheektowaga Highway Department and lives there with his wife Nancy and chocolate lab Winifred.  To him there is no such thing as retirement...It's just another day to have another adventure.   I love that, So excited to hear all about his adventures but before we get started…   #stanleyhotel #Poltergeist #FarrarSchoolhouse    Ghost Magnet Podcast Links Facebook: @GhostMagnetTV Instagram: @ghost_magnet_podcast YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/yxk5t53z Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghost-magnet-with-bridget-marquardt/id1451559688 Libsyn: https://ghostmagnet.libsyn.com NEW - The Ghost Magnet Shop: https://www.cafepress.com/ghostmagnet   Bridget Marquardt Bridget Marquardt is best known to television audiences and pop-culture connoisseurs as the sweet and brainy star of E! Networks’ wildly popular reality show “The Girls Next Door.” After moving out of the Playboy mansion in January 2009, Marquardt hosted “Bridget’s Sexiest Beaches,” a sixteen-episode series on The Travel Channel in which she traveled the globe searching for the world’s best surf, sand, and sun in countries including Croatia, Jamaica, Thailand, Spain, Australia, and the United States.  Instagram: @BridgetMarquardt Twitter: @Bridget  Facebook: @BridgetMarquardt   Lisa Morton - The Ghost Report Everyday is Halloween to award winning horror author and Ghost Reporter Lisa Morton. She has published four novels, 150 short stories, and three books on the history of Halloween. Her most recent releases include Weird Women: Classic Supernatural Fiction by Groundbreaking Female Writer 1852-1923 (co-edited with Leslie S. Klinger) and Calling the Spirits: A History of Seances. www.lisamorton.com   00:00 - GM 96 Tim Shaw Part 2 - The C2D1 Haunting 05:53 - GM 96 Tim Shaw Part 2 - How Tim learned Tarot, Tom Brown Jr. 10:49 - GM 96 Tim Shaw Part 2 - On meditation 13:40 - GM 96 Tim Shaw Part 2 - Mentalism and Mediums vs Psychic Reading. 18:10 - GM 96 Tim Shaw Part 2 - Giving and Getting Readings at Lily Dale. 21:09 - GM 96 Tim Shaw Part 2 - Table tipping, spoon bending and teaching it to a group. 24:36 - GM 96 Tim Shaw Part 2 - The First Spoon he’s bent and how to bend a spoon. 30:28 - GM 96 Tim Shaw Part 2 - Buffalo News to Ghost Lab. 34:25 - GM 96 Tim Shaw Part 2 - The spoon bending mantra. 36:20 - GM 96 Tim Shaw Part 2 - Paper spinning. Working with a dowsing society. 39:32 - GM 96 Tim Shaw Part 2 - Are there any practical uses for magic? Tim Shaw’s haunted homes. 41:20 - GM 96 Tim Shaw Part 2 - Tim’s haunted collection and how it interacts with his house. The strange noises they make for attention. 43:47 - GM 96 Tim Shaw Part 2 - Taking a haunted doll across the Canadian Boarder. Do you have any haunted objects to declare? 46:29 - GM 96 Tim Shaw Part 2 - How does your wife feel about a house full of haunted objects? 47:48 - GM 96 Tim Shaw Part 2 - Bridget shares her Ouija board story with Tim…  

It is my pleasure to share this discussion I had with Micah Mortali, MA. Micah is the author of Rewilding: Meditations, Practices and Skills for Awakening in Nature, published by Sounds True. His life’s work is reconnecting modern people with the restorative powers of nature through mindfulness in the great outdoors. Micah is the founder of the groundbreaking Kripalu School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership at the renowned Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health. Micah is also a 500-hour Kripalu Yoga Teacher, a Level 2 Mindful Outdoor Guide and is wilderness first aid certified. He has studied with Tom Brown Jr. at the legendary Tracker School in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey, and holds a Master’s Degree in Health Arts and Sciences from Goddard College. Micah leads trainings, corporate events, wilderness retreats and seminars on rewilding and mindful outdoor leadership at Kripalu and across New England. He lives in the Berkshire hills of Western Massachusetts with his family.In this episode, we talk about so many pertinent topics, from nature deficit disorder to how to really appreciate (and get out during) the winter, plus a really special way we can dive into a deeper relationship with the area right around us (especially useful during quarantine times). This is a must-listen and inspiriting talk for us all.To learn more about Micah and his offerings, please visit www.micahmortali.comThis podcast is hosted by author and teacher Heidi Spear, MA, www.heidispear.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hey! Welcome to Move Wild Podcast, a podcast dedicated to understanding human health from an evolutionary perspective, and integrating the universal principles of human health and wildness into our lives. Each week I interview and discuss with guests on topics and conversations entered around re-wilding, natural movement, nature connection and ancestral living practices. Thanks for joining me on this journey! About today’s show: Today I have the pleasure of sharing a conversation I recorded with Tom Brown III of Trackers Earth. Tom, also known as “T3,” has been a life long student and practitioner of primitive living skills, wilderness survival and nature connection. Born in New Jersey in 1978, he grew up learning the skills our ancestors used to live close to the Earth from his father, Tom Brown Jr, founder of the Tracker Wilderness Survival School. Growing up at the Tracker School showed him the profound effect reconnecting people to nature can have not only on the individual but on the planet as a whole. After spending a few years wandering across America, he has spent the last 20 years teaching the skills he learned as a child. Currently Tom lives in Oregon and works with Trackers Earth as the director of adult programming. He is also the foraging/homesteading coordinator for Anchored Outdoors, which is a new website dedicated to hunting, fishing, foraging, and homesteading. When not teaching or writing, Tom is an avid fly-fisherman, traditional archer and nature photographer. Links to connect with Tom: www.anchoredoutdoors.com www.trackersearth.com Instagram: @tom_brown3 Follow me and get in touch with me on Instagram, @move_wild, to stay up to date and stay inspired to keep connecting to your true nature! For more on what I offer and upcoming events I will be running, head over to my website www.movewildcollective.com. Always feel free to reach out with questions, suggestions for podcasts, feedback, collaborations, ideas etc. I’m always happy to connect :) Alright, thanks for tuning in, I’ll catch ya next episode, and as always, get outside, grow strong and Move Wild!

If you've been around here for a while, I am sure you've heard me talk about the month I spent with Boulder Outdoor Survival School (BOSS). Today I brought on Matt Furches, Matt is one of the instructors for BOSS and a good friend of mine. We talked about how he got into his work at BOSS and how their training helps transform attendee's lives for the better. We get into the idea of not having everything available to you at your fingertips, outcomes he's seen from the BOSS training and some of his favorite memories and outcomes he's seen come out of the survival courses. About Matt Furches: Matt Furches hails from Nottingham, Pennsylvania, where he was greatly inspired by the woods and the creeks, and by the Amish culture that coexisted side-by-side with 1980s American culture. After discovering the writings of Tom Brown Jr., George Washington Sears, and Henry David Thoreau, he became a self-taught naturalist and practitioner of bushcraft and indigenous survival skills. In 2008 he spent an entire summer in the American West studying with some of the most skilled instructors in the field of primitive technology, survival, and natural history, his journey culminated in a 28-day field course with the world-renowned Boulder Outdoor Survival School (BOSS), which since the late 1960s have been at the forefront of survival training and adventure travel. Matt was invited to apprentice with the school and after 10 seasons is now a Master Instructor at BOSS. Connect with Matt: Website | www.gnarlybranchstudio.wordpress.com Instagram | @gnarlybranchstudio Boss Inc | www.boss-inc.com/staff/matt-furches Links: Hunter Gatherer course - https://www.boss-inc.com/survival-courses/hunter-gatherer What You'll Hear: 3:12 What Boulder Outdoor Survival School is and what they do 8:57 Matt's experience of starting with BOSS 14:59 The concept of not having everything at your fingertips 18:46 Why they create compare down situations 22:09 A few surprising outcomes that he's seen come out of the BOSS training 26:40 An outline of the survival tactics at the minutes, hours and days levels 31:00 The problem with hoarding during the pandemic 35:20 The challenges they're going through right now 37:40 One lesson they teach at the BOSS training that everyone needs right now 39:18 His thoughts on a resurgence of primal skills, homesteading and natural living 43:10 His favorite story from his years of teaching at BOSS 50:39 How we can persevere through anything If you look at the civilized work and think, “no thank you,” then you should subscribe to our podcast so you don't miss a single episode! Also, join the uncivilized community and connect with me on my website, Facebook or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests and more.

Hey! Welcome to Move Wild Podcast, a podcast dedicated to understanding human health from an evolutionary perspective, and integrating the universal principles of human health and wildness into our lives. Each week I interview and discuss with guests on topics and conversations entered around re-wilding, natural movement, nature connection and ancestral living practices. Thanks for joining me on this journey! About today’s show: Today I have the pleasure of sharing a conversation I recorded with Lee Trew. Lee taught bushcraft and 'coyote mentoring' on youth camps, before training as a psychotherapist and counsellor. Lee has been using Jon Young's coyote mentoring approach for over a decade, and began learning and teaching bushcraft as a teenager at the Forest School Camps in the UK. He studied indigenous survival skills at Tom Brown Jr's Tracker School, and Practical Primitive, both in the US, and spent a year living in the bush, finding shelter, water and food on the landscape; putting it into practice. More than that, he found a radically new experience of what it means to be human. Now he brings psychology and bushcraft together for rewilding; helping people of all ages to reawaken their wildness and deepen their connection with the natural world. He was also: - A speaker on rewilding at the Ultimate Health Event in Sydney - Featured in ABC's Life at 9 documentary - An instructor for Claire Dunn during the period she wrote about in her book, My Year Without Matches - The bushcraft and trapping consultant for Australian film, The Hunter.Links: Links to connect with Lee: Bluegum Bushcraft - https://www.bluegumbushcraft.com.au Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wildhearttribe/?ref=page_internal Follow me and get in touch with me on Instagram, @move_wild, to stay up to date and stay inspired to keep connecting to your true nature! For more on what I offer and upcoming events I will be running, head over to my website www.movewildcollective.com. Always feel free to reach out with questions, suggestions for podcasts, feedback, collaborations, ideas etc. I’m always happy to connect :) Alright, thanks for tuning in, I’ll catch ya next episode, and as always, get outside, grow strong and Move Wild!

Welcome to the Veteran's PATH podcast. Veterans PATH is a nonprofit introducing veterans to the life changing and life saving practices of meditation and mindfulness. I'm your host, Jon Macaskill - a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness teacher. Check out https://www.veteranspath.org or at any of the social media links below to find out more! Today, I’m honored to have as my guest, Dr. Rick Hanson. Rick is a psychologist, a resilience expert, Senior Fellow of UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center, and New York Times best-selling author. His books have been published in 29 languages and include Neurodharma, Resilient, Hardwiring Happiness, Buddha's Brain, Just One Thing, and Mother Nurture - with 900,000 copies in English alone. Founder of the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom, he's lectured at NASA, Google, Oxford, and Harvard, and taught in meditation centers worldwide. His work has been featured on the BBC, CBS, and NPR, and he offers the free Just One Thing newsletter with 150,000 subscribers. His popular online programs have scholarships available for those with financial need. Dr. Hanson has been a trustee of Saybrook University, served on the board of Spirit Rock Meditation Center, and was president of the board of FamilyWorks, a community agency. He began meditating in 1974, trained in several traditions, and leads a weekly meditation gathering. He and his wife live in northern California and have two adult children. He enjoys being in wilderness and taking a break from emails. To learn more about Rick and a lot of his programs and resources, check out Rickhanson.net. They also offer these programs at low or no cost for those with significant financial needs. Here are books written by Rick and the books he mentions in the show: Neurodharma: New Science, Ancient Wisdom, and Seven Practices of the Highest Happiness https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W8D4V1X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RHrXEbFY7GRZ6 Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003TU29WU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_cIrXEbGC792Y4 Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074LX2796/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_rIrXEbD6WVKNY Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CCPIIZK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_0IrXEbWP14BFZ Just One Thing: Developing a Buddha Brain One Simple Practice at a Time https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005LQ6UNO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_eJrXEbSPKDXKH Other books mentioned in the show: Saltwater Buddha: A Surfer's Quest to Find Zen on the Sea https://www.amazon.com/dp/0861715357/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5LrXEbK17GCNA The Tracker: The True Story of Tom Brown Jr. https://www.amazon.com/dp/0425101339/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PQsXEbQGN5T3S ******** Follow Veteran’s PATH here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPvJnrurdnXxdlaE7v3uoMA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veteranspath/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/veteranspath LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/veteran's-path Twitter: https://twitter.com/veteranspath --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/veteranspath/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/veteranspath/support

Hallo zusammen, in diesem Podcast geht es um meine erste Begegnung mit Tom Brown Jr. und der Trackerschool. Tom Brown ist mein wichtigster Lehrer. Ich bin sehr dankbar das ich diesen Schritt getan habe und direkt von Ihm gelernt zu haben. Mein Erlebnis vom ersten Tag an der Trackerschool hab ich so nur ganz wenigen Menschen erzählt. Vielen Dank fürs zuhören LG Ralf PS: Das Bild ist von jenem Kurs 2006.

In this interview, I speak to Zach Weiss, who runs a business called Elemental Ecosystems. I met Zach a few weeks ago when I took his workshop, where he taught some of his methods for understanding and managing water in the landscape. Zach works under the assumption that the core reason for many environmental problems is a misunderstanding and poor management of water. By building dams, repairing eroded stream banks and many other tactics, Zach helps people improve their land’s ability to catch and hold water. This has flow-on effects for local climate, drought resilience and financial stability. Show Notes 01:05 Zach describes his work02:01 Outline of the water cycle04:31 Sepp Holzer09:20 Zach's opinion of Holistic Management10:32 Tom Brown Jr. and Jon Young: wilderness skills, bird language 10:59 Ringing Cedars 11:57 Rajindra Singh, the waterman of India 12:53 Universal principles vs. specific tactics13:25 The Tao 14:23 Describing a typical re-hydration project16:26 Why pond liners are not ideal18:27 Building water bodies that fit in with the existing geology and hydrology, as opposed to digging dams in inappropriate spots. "Tying a water body to the natural veins of the Earth."20:48 Zach's thoughts on some aspects of permaculture22:57 Getting your hands dirty. Build models using the soil on your property.24:35 What to do in the suburbs?… Observe your property, create a rain garden, infiltrate the maximum amount of water.26:21 Hügelkultur 27:40 Zach's problem with swales30:14 The process of tapping springs, and why to drink spring water32:35 French drains 33:42 Evidence of revegetation changing climate and increasing rainfall34:44 Willie Smits, and his TED Talk 35:14 Convincing people that water is more important than atmospheric CO2 for climate36:57 Zach's experience in Australia: a perfect example of the watershed death spiral39:45 Zach's film, Elemental Change 42:00 Vicencia Dehasa, Spain 42:14 Tamera, Portugal 42:36 Peter Marshall and Terra Preta Truffles near Braidwood 42:54 Walter Jehne 43:22 Tarun Bharat Sangh, Indian NGO

My guest today is the wild and wonderful Micah Mortali. Micah Mortali is the author of the book “Rewilding: Meditations, Practices and Skills for Awakening in Nature”, which is published by Sounds True. He holds a master’s degree from Goddard College and is the founder of the Kripalu School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership and the Director of the Kripalu Schools. Today’s episode is a great overview of many rewilding practices covered in Micah’s book and many practices that can help keep us stay centred right now and going forward. What I love most about this episode is the depth of conversation and the ideas generated around how rewilding holds many answers for humanity and Mother Earth right now. Stick around to the end for a great nature connection meditation you can do in your home. Enjoy the show! Speak Player: Working on this... Topics Discussed: Intro; Desire for nature connection during quarantine and fragility of modern society; Micah’s journey into Yoga nature connection work; Nature deficit disorder and yoga removed from nature; Meditation in nature and biophilia; Fascination attention and meditating in nature; Sit spot mediation and place blindness; Animal medicine, species loneliness, synchronicities, and dreams; Civilization and disconnection of nature; Economic and geographic rewilding; Communing with the fire element; Fire birthing through modern and ancestral skills; Micah’s rewilding practice that keeps him connected; Micah’s dream for the people of 2230 which is inspired by the Haudenosaunee concept of the seventh generation; How to find Micah’s book and Kripalu Center. Show Resources: The Coronation Essay by Charles Eisenstein, Waldorf school,  The Road Book by Cormac McCarthy, Last Child In The Woods Book By Richard Louv,  8 Shields Institute, Dharma Bums Book by Jack Kerouac, Kripalu School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership, Tom Brown Jr.’s Tracker School Connect with Micah Mortali Book Website: https://micahmortali.com/ Kripalu Center Website: https://kripalu.org/about/kripalu/faculty/micah-mortali Connect with Shawn www.rewildmybio.com Instagram: @rewildmybio Facebook: @rewildmybio Twitter: @shawnslade LinkedIn: @shawnslade Sign up for the Rewild My Bio Newsletter by visiting the website here.

Hey guys! Thanks for tuning in today for my wonderful conversation with Kate Rydge! Kate Rydge is the Co-Founder of Nature Philosophy Australia. She lives off grid with her family on the North Coast of NSW and when she is not hanging out in the bush you can find her facilitating a wide range of transformational Deep Nature Connection experiences through her Nature Philosophy offerings. She has put her love of survival skills into practise both in Australia and the USA and in 2003 she spent a year living primitively under the guidance of Tom Brown Jr, from The Tracker School, USA. The power of this experience later inspired her to offer Australia’s only year-long wilderness immersion program. Kate has been actively mentored by Aboriginal Australian Yolngu elders for the past 12 years and has dedicated her life to helping others return home to the earth. We talk all things deep nature connection and embracing what it means to be human! Enjoy! Links as mentioned in show: Nature Philosophy Website - https://naturephilosophy.com Move Wild website - https://movewildcollective.com Have an epic day! Get Outside, Move Wild

Humans began their journey on this planet by learning to survive, then to steward the Earth, but they have forgotten that they live in a great system. Author Tom Brown Jr., renowned tracker, and teacher talks with Earth911 about his latest book, Tom Brown's Guide to Healing the Earth. Brown, who was taught by an Apache elder he met as a boy to live in harmony with nature, shares how small steps taken each day can create vast change in the world. He and co-author Randy Walker Jr. recently shared a summary of his ideas in an article for Earth911.Tom shares how he met Stalking Wolf, the Apache who mentored him in exploring and appreciating the interconnectedness of nature and humanity. By pausing and stepping back to take in a meadow or clearing, his tracking students learn to recognize what should be and how natural patterns have been interrupted, pointing the way to a lost child, a fleeing criminal, or a friend in need. It's a fascinating half-hour with a thoughtful teacher and explorer who has trained people around the world to survive in the wilderness.

Humans began their journey on this planet by learning to survive, then to steward the Earth, but they have forgotten that they live in a great system. Author Tom Brown Jr., renowned tracker, and teacher talks with Earth911 about his latest book, Tom Brown's Guide to Healing the Earth. Brown, who was taught by an Apache elder he met as a boy to live in harmony with nature, shares how small steps taken each day can create vast change in the world. He and co-author Randy Walker Jr. recently shared a summary of his ideas in an article for Earth911.Tom shares how he met Stalking Wolf, the Apache who mentored him in exploring and appreciating the interconnectedness of nature and humanity. By pausing and stepping back to take in a meadow or clearing, his tracking students learn to recognize what should be and how natural patterns have been interrupted, pointing the way to a lost child, a fleeing criminal, or a friend in need. It's a fascinating half-hour with a thoughtful teacher and explorer who has trained people around the world to survive in the wilderness.

Awakening Spirits by Native American trained Tom Brown is a short yet powerful book. The passage I selected addresses the duality of the physical and spiritual mind and the bridge that connects the two of them: choice. On another note I adapted his Sacred Silence technique to create my guided meditation which I have available on my website here: http://bit.ly/2IQw2M5 Awakening Spirits by Tom Brown Jr| https://amzn.to/2OGZNTrConnect with Aubrey:Website | https://www.aubreymarcus.com/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/aubreymarcus/Twitter | https://twitter.com/aubreymarcusFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/AubreyMarcus/ This podcast is brought to you by my favorite CBD company Pure Spectrum CBD. Pure Spectrum has the the some of the highest testing standards in the industry. They have never had an athlete, or anyone fail a drug test in their 4 years of business. Get 10% off Pure Spectrum CBD Using the code word Aubrey at Checkout | https://www.purespectrumcbd.com/Get 10% off Onnit products |  https://www.onnit.com/Aubrey/ Check out Own The Day Own Your Life by Aubrey Marcus|  https://bit.ly/2t6x4huSubscribe to the Aubrey Marcus Newsletter: https://www.aubreymarcus.com/pages/email Subscribe to the Aubrey Marcus Podcast:iTunes | https://apple.co/2lMZRCnSpotify | https://spoti.fi/2EaELZOStitcher | https://bit.ly/2G8ccJtIHeartRadio | https://ihr.fm/2UVVV0MGoogle Play Music | https://bit.ly/2t72QIpAndroid | https://bit.ly/2OQeBQg

I see a lot of people, especially young people, thinking that they and humanity as a collective hole are actually cancer of the earth. Meaning that we are destroyers of nature and that we can’t help to be this way. Through social media, news and well renowned science, there is very much evidence to prove that this is right. But there’s also news, things, people making things happen in the world that prove this to be wrong. My agenda today is to alleviate you all. The problems I see is that this information is not widely spread. How do I know this? More importantly, how do I know this is a reality? Let’s get up and in it.  I think first though we must endeavor to understand what is holding this information back. I like to think of this as systems or a system or even better a system of self. In my opinion, my sociological observations, i’ve noticed that human beings adhere much better to catastrophe and pain rather than remedies and answers of positive vibrations. I think in systems thinking one might want to consider the psychology. In order to make the world a better place and to make things happen, I think it starts with us as individuals. Our mind frames. Or mentalities. My question would be, would you be ready to think outside of the box? Would you be willing to unlearn most of what you’ve learned. Would you be willing to sacrifice conveniences? Because it is these conveniences that seem to be the inconvenience. Striping us of the forgotten love of nature and even ourselves.    Tom Brown Jr. https://youtu.be/diHlYbyhA-g   Zepp Holzer https://permies.com/t/32725/Sepp-Spring-Terrace   Greening the desert https://permaculturenews.org/2018/09/26/celebrating-10-years-at-the-greening-the-desert-project-jordan/     Willy Smits https://youtu.be/dXWikNXiG2Q   Mark shepard  https://newforestfarm.us/     Brazil graham Hancock  https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/07/180723142845.htm

Michael Cichetti, Director of Marketing and Sales at Green Building Education Services (GBES), joins Charlie Cichetti in this episode. Residing in Atlanta, with an entrepreneurial spirit, he is passionate about sustainability in the green building industry. Michael and Charlie are brothers and share the same passion for focusing on the green building movement and environmental sustainability.   Michael Cichetti - Early Inspiration Growing up in Blue Ridge, Georgia, Michael fell in love with the outdoors.  Most importantly he enjoys the natural wonders of the mountains and the area he grew up in.  As a result, he went to college at Georgia State University, receiving his business management degree in 2010 and currently lives in Atlanta.    Early on, Michael had one professor that really stood out in an entrepreneurship class.  This professor is an angel investor. Hence, he was able to introduce experts to the class to give real world hands-on expert advice.  Therefore, Michael was intrigued and was able to apply this experience to his current work. Right out of school Michael was hired on at a real estate law firm as a Title Curative Specialist.  He then transitioned to SIG and GBES and focuses on helping commercial real estate professionals be more sustainable which he is very passionate about.   “Being able to work toward a good cause like sustainability really makes me feel like I am spending my time in a valuable way.” - Michael Cichetti   Big Learning Curve Michael initially lead the sales department with Sustainable Investment Group (SIG) and now Green Building Education Services.  Michael works on the company's marketing and strives to boost sales to help scale the company. In the early years of these companies, most of the business SIG earned was through word of mouth for doing great work. So, a sales department was new to the company, and Michael, had to figure out what worked best by trying a lot of different things. Therefore, it was very challenging and big learning curve, but he appreciated the opportunity to learn so much so quickly. “I had to throw everything against the wall and see what stuck.”  - Michael Cichetti As a result, Michael brought in new business to SIG.  Furthermore, Michael has an entrepreneurial mindset and is very successful. Most noteworthy, his vast background allows him to share his knowledge which is beneficial to clients' careers.     Survival and Sustainability When Michael was young, his interest in a survival course given by Tom Brown Jr.  certainly made an impact. Michael explains that Tom Brown Jr. was raised by native americans and they taught him about sustainability and how to rely on the land.  This intrigued Michael and consequently he continued to read and explore in this arena. “Taking things from nature, choosing the trees that will actually help the other surrounding plants and animals flourish more.” - Michael Cichetti Michael was very fortunate to have the exposure to the outdoors.  Because of this exposure, he loves the sustainability story of the native american ways.  Michael is a highly encouraging person. He believes the green building movement and sustainability are here to stay.  Above all, today there is more of a need for us to be sustainable in every industry. To hear more of Michael's journey with SIG and GBES where he shares his daily routines and rituals that help him be productive and a better employee, download and listen to the episode!   Learn more about Michael Cichetti: LinkedIn Tom Brown Jr., The Tracker Hal Elrod, The Morning Miracle John Medina, Brain Rules   Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES: Charlie on LinkedIn Green Building Educational Services GBES on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Google+ GBES Pinterest Pins GBES on Instagram   Don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes if you truly enjoyed the show. We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Green Building Matters Podcast!

An interest in health and fitness may begin with a desire to look good on the outside, but most of us stick with sport because of the internal benefits—the sense of aliveness and vitality, the feeling of strength and connection to our bodies and the world around us. Training gives us a few hours away from our busy lives, and if we’re lucky, it allows us to be fully present. Now imagine turning those few hours of escape into a few days, a few weeks, or even a year! What would it be like to leave the modern world and spend time in the wild, developing a deep connection with yourself and the earth? Claire Dunn was living a typical fast-paced, urban lifestyle. Working as a lobbyist and environmental activist in a high-pressure, highly political environment, she longed for the opportunity to get closer to the wilderness she was fighting for and explore the human-nature connection. Starting in 2010, Claire spent a year in the wild, and that experience became the subject of her subsequent memoir, My Year Without Matches: Escaping the City in Search of the Wild. A trained Vision Quest guide, Claire offers rewilding workshops and retreats as well as personal mentoring for people seeking a greater sense of connection. She is a regular contributor to publications such as The Sydney Morning Herald, Huffington Post, and The Newcastle Herald. Today Claire shares the inspiration for her year in the wilderness, explaining her preparation and the structure of the experience. She walks us through a typical day in the bush, sharing the skills she practiced, what diet and exercise looked like, and her core practice of wandering. Claire discusses her struggle to readjust to the modern world and her commitment to helping others find connection to themselves, others and the earth. Listen in for Claire’s insight on being versus doing, and learn to pursue rewilding in your own backyard. Topics Covered [1:02] How Claire’s upbringing influenced her interest in rewilding Grew up on farm by river, three brothers Comfortable with body, the earth  [2:37] The impetus for Claire’s year in the bush Working as environmental activist, conservationist Burned out on high pressure of political game Transformational course inspired deep nature connection [5:15] How Claire prepared for her year of living wild Turned attention to practices of tracking, wilderness survival skills Created independent wilderness studies program in New South Wales Spent two summers at Tom Brown Jr.’s Tracker School [6:44] The structure of Clair’s year in the bush ‘Choose your own adventure’ Build shelter with found materials Follow sacred order of survival (water, shelter, fire, food) Perfect hand drill fire technique [9:28] Claire’s instinct to be alone Attention to elements, plants, animals and unseen Unraveling old way of being, learned fluid wandering [12:49] Claire’s lessons in being vs. doing ‘Trying negates the effort’ Making fire blindfolded taught surrender [14:14] A typical day in the bush with Claire Tried not to have routine Wake up with birds, go to sit spot Explore, journal and read Work on project (i.e.: tanning hide) [16:45] The skills Claire honed in the wild Hide tanning, basket weaving, rope making Fires, water, bush food and medicinals Bird language, naturalist awareness Expanded sense of vision, fox walking Dynamic listening meditation [18:28] Claire’s core practice of wandering Follow curiosity, no clear goal [20:20] How Claire pursued fitness during her year in the bush Bush gym, jogging loop and yoga Making fire = intense burst of cardio [22:16] How Claire felt after the experience Ready to see friends, family Hit wall of grief with loss of connection to self, others and land [24:22] Claire’s bush diet Varied quite a lot, restock in town once a month Rice, oats, quinoa and lentils Produce that would keep Lost weight, needed more fat/protein [27:04] The medicinals Claire utilized in the wild Bloodwood tree sap for cuts Blackened fern for bites, stings [27:31] How fit and healthy Claire felt during the experience Lost too much weight, depleted some nutrients Gained strength, felt incredibly alive [28:34] Why Claire is back in the modern world Heart of social activist, contribute to change Satisfying to tell story, explore skills in urban setting [30:07] Claire’s insight around rewilding in an urban context Connect deeply where you are Find a sit spot, immerse in wildness Forage for edible weeds Expand sense of vision, open senses [34:54] Claire’s definition of health and fitness Internal sense of aliveness, vitality Sense of purpose, contentment Body strong and flexible Learn More About Claire Nature’s Apprentice My Year Without Matches: Escaping the City in Search of the Wild by Claire Dunn Claire on Facebook Claire on Twitter Resources Tom Brown Jr.’s Tracker School

Today’s episode sounds like it was lifted off the pages of a Hollywood screenplay: two renown survivalists find themselves in an all-too-real survival experience, after a natural disaster decimates their tropical island home. Yet that has been the past five months of reality for my guests Carmen and Matt Corradino, husband-and-wife survival skills instructors who live on St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, where they have been dealing with the devastating aftermath of hurricanes Irma and Maria. The category 5 storms, mere weeks apart in a slew of powerful storms churned up in the Atlantic this past fall, were two of the most intense hurricanes in recorded history. Though there may have been no one better prepared for such a “force of nature,” as Matt referred to the storms. Together, he and Carmen have nearly three decades of survival skills experience, including a five-year stint living in a primitive shelter while teaching at survivalist Tom Brown Jr.’s Tracker School in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey. And for the past decade, the two have carved out a subsistence lifestyle in the tropical forests of St. Croix (now with their 3-year-old daughter Ilee), where they own Mt. Victory Camp eco lodge and teach primitive and survival skills by way of their school, Caribbean Earth Skills. Hear from Carmen and Matt as they not only share survival lessons learned from the hurricanes, but the paths that led them to their way of life, and the contentment they've found in an existence deeply immersed in the natural world—even in the face of natural disaster.

Over a decade ago, Jeannine Tidwell and her husband moved to Sandpoint, Idaho on a path to fulfill a goal she formed as a young adult. They founded Twin Eagles Wilderness School, a place where students can connect with nature and their community while learning wilderness skills and becoming mentors for others. Jason and Jeannine met one rainy afternoon and discussed the history of the school, the philosophy behind its core tenets, and mankind’s relationship with the natural world. LINKS: Twin Eagles Wilderness School: twineagles.org Tom Brown’s Tracker School: trackerschool.com en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Brown_Jr. Coyote’s Guide: goodreads.com/book/show/6818078-coyote-s-guide-to-connecting-with-nature   Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106

Tammi Sweet is a passionate and energetic teacher. Her love, amazement and wonder of the human body and how it interrelates with the Earth shines through as she presents the material in ways people can really understand and take home. She loves integrating the wisdom of the body with all aspects of living. Presently she co-directs her Herbal Program at Heartstone Herbal School, and travels throughout the country teaching at Herbal Schools and Conferences. Her learning has come through many paths including traditional Master’s level college studies in Neurobiology, collegiate athletics, College level Anatomy teaching, Massage School, Yoga Teacher Training, Herbal studies, extensive trainings with Tom Brown Jr. and most importantly, an ever-growing love of understanding who we are in relation with this wonderful wild home we call Earth. To learn more about Tammy visit her website, www.heart-stone.comSupport the show (https://www.natureevolutionaries.com/donations)

Karen Sherwood is a Northwest native who grew up studying the flora of the Pacific Northwest. While studying at the University of Washington, she was hired by Tom Brown Jr. to develop and expand the wild foods curriculum for the Tracker School. Karen gained a strong understanding of traditional uses of wild plants while teaching there. Since returning home to the Northwest, she continues to teach ethnobotany programs through Earthwalk Northwest and other organizations such as the Department of Ecology, Washington Outdoor Women, King County Parks and Wilderness Awareness School. In addition to her botany background, Karen also spent many years in search and rescue, fine tuning her wilderness survival skills. To balance her expertise, she also teaches utilitarian uses of plants, including cordage and natural plant dyes. Her professionalism and credibility are enhanced by a special gift for helping students become confident and comfortable with harvesting and using plants. Her current passion is teaching about the vast and wondrous uses of seaweeds, as well as traditional Northwest basketry. Karen Sherwood and her husband Frank run EarthWalk Northwest at http://earthwalknorthwest.com In this interview, Karen discusses all sorts of useful wild foods information, from foraging, harvesting, and recipes. Especially interesting is a segment on fermentation, views on wildcrafting, and recipes with burdock, yellow dock and much more.

Equip2Endure Podcast is brought to you by: Dogwood Custom Knives : http://www.dogwoodcustomknives.com/ Dealers, Edge Works, Arizona Custom Knife Live Fire Gear LLC: http://www.livefiregearllc.com/ Dan and Robby get back from a trip meeting Dave Beck one of the minds behind the WSK or Wilderness Survival Knife, made very famous in the movie The Hunted with Tommy Lee Jones, also Tom Brown Jr.  This knife is also known by the main stream version of the TOPS Tom Brown Tracker or TBT T1.  Dave's take on the WSK is much different and over the last decade has had 8 different versions of the survival blade.  We also talk about the Treble Hammock that Adam got through KickStarter and a few oth topics, Hope you enjoy!  

Tim is a Change Agent, Cultural Creative, and Nature-based Mentor. He currently serves as co-Director of Twin Eagles Wilderness School, an organization he co-Founded with his wife, Jeannine Tidwell, in Sandpoint, Idaho in 2005 as a vehicle to support his life’s work of facilitating Deep Nature Connection Mentoring and Cultural Restoration. Tim is a certified Wilderness First Responder, a graduate of the Kamana Naturalist Training Program, and a graduate of the Vermont Wilderness School’s five-year Apprenticeship Program. Since 1999, Tim has studied closely with a variety of nature-based mentors throughout the country including Tom Brown Jr., Jon Young, Mark Morey, Ingwe, Tony Ten Fingers, Gilbert Walking Bull, Paul Raphael, Jake Swamp and Barry Moses. Men’s Work, Permaculture, Primitive Skills, Holistic Rites of Passage for boys, healing the cultural rift between the White and Native cultures, Inner Tracking, the Spiritual Journey and Family are all deep, heart-centered commitments in his life. Find out more about Tim and Twin Eagles Wilderness School here. This program has been brought to you by Hearst Ranch. “I work with youth and adults facilitating a deep connection to the natural world, and what emerges from that is deep connections between people, and a deep connection to self.” “When we go about tracking animals, it’s a multi-sensory and multi-disciplinary experience that connects us archetypically to this really old part of ourselves.” — Tim Corcoran on Greenhorn Radio