Podcasts about Wilderness first responder

Dr Analila Valencia,Analila Valencia, ND, LAc is eager to assist her patients in living a healthier life. Her services are available to people who want to improve their quality of life and feel empowered with their health. She focuses on sports injuries, musculoskeletal pain, skin rejuvenation, aesthetics, IV nutraceuticals, intermittent fasting and acupuncture. She is currently receiving training on pelvic floor therapy and visceral manipulation. Her approaches to wellness is based on lifestyle changes such as movement, mindfulness and metabolic resilience. She introduces her clients to various complementary and alternative therapies to facilitate peak physical performance by incorporating supplements, nutraceutical intravenous therapies and regenerative injection therapies. Dr. Valencia stays current with the latest research to ensure that her patients get the most recent evidence-based practices for their health. Dr. Valencia has always loved the science behind health and well-being. While serving her country in the US Navy she worked as an emergency medical technician and a physical therapy assistant. She realized the importance of food and exercise when she worked with her fellow military colleagues. After getting an honorable discharge, she continued nourishing her interest as an undergraduate studying cell and molecular biology and taking food science electives at California State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree with Honours in 2009. From the start of her academic studies, she pursued biochemistry research in several laboratories. She spent two years examining how human diseases arise from problems at the molecular level, presenting her research at scientific conferences. After graduating, Dr. Valencia switched her focus from viewing the body as more then chemical pathway but as a holistic healing entity. She realized that the mind, body and spirit interact to create a state of balance. She completed a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine and a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degrees at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She also became certified in Applied Kinesiology, Midwifery and is a Wilderness First Responder. Committed to expertise, she has pursued a variety of training through conferences focusing on nutrition, anti-aging, and regenerative therapies. Dr. Valencia further completed a three year residency through Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington.Dr Analila Valencia Links:Website: https://www.dranalilavalencia.comDr Steph's Links: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drstephpeacockInstgram: https://www.instagram.com/drstephpeacock/Sunlighten: https://www.facebook.com/HealthyGutCompany/ code: DRPEACOCK AirDoctor: https://stephaniepeacock.com/affiliate-airdoctorAquaTru: https://stephaniepeacock.com/affiliate-aquatruProlon: https://stephaniepeacock.com/affiliate-prolonWork with me: https://stephaniepeacock.com/Subscribe to my newsletter: https://stephanies-newsletter-c410d1.beehiiv.com/subscribe

Cambium is on a mission to build better supply chains for the timber industry. Through their operating system, Traece, they make it easy to source sustainable and local Carbon Smart Wood™ from fallen trees at large scales. They've won awards, including Fast Company's “Most Innovative” and TIME's Best Invention 2024.Before Cambium, Ben worked at Sandia National Laboratories and Global Hydrologic Solutions. He is also a Forbes 30 under 30 and NOLS-certified Wilderness First Responder.--✅ Here are 6 topics we covered in the podcast:1. Founder OriginsBen traces his passion for forestry to his childhood in rural New Mexico. He combined that love with advanced studies at Yale, shaping Cambium's mission.2. Massive Market OpportunityGlobal wood demand will triple by 2050, yet half of U.S. needs could come from salvaged timber. Cambium's platform unlocks this potential through streamlined sourcing.3. How Cambium WorksBy connecting tree-care services, sawmills, and manufacturers, they reduce waste and shorten procurement cycles. Major buyers include furniture, millwork, and mass timber firms.4. Leadership and CultureBen's leadership style reflects lessons from backcountry guiding, where proactive teamwork can prevent crises. He also applies extreme ownership principles, ensuring accountability for missed goals.5. Scaling with IntentionCambium is expanding its team across forestry, tech, and sales, seeking low-ego, high-impact talent. Ben emphasizes adaptability and shared values over industry-specific experience.6. Staying GroundedBen stays focused with daily checklists, intentional routines, and physical play like soccer. He recommends The Hard Thing About Hard Things and Deep Survival for fellow builders.--

Rick Spicer has worked with Pack Rat Outdoor Center in Fayetteville for over 25 years. During that time he has developed and led many different wilderness skills classes and programs. He taught climbing as an AMGA single pitch instructor for 15 years and for the last 10 years has focused on backcountry survival. He has worked as an instructor for Boulder Outdoor Survival School in Utah helping to lead their immersive and minimalist wilderness programs. He is the director of a backcountry adventure challenge called the Brewha Bushwhack and is a Wilderness First Responder. Additionally he runs a small business for archery accessories called Mallorn Gear. I met Rick through a mutual friend a year or two ago, and we got to hang together at a little event called Winter Strong in 2024. Rick is the real deal, a solid outdoorsman, family man, and one of my favorite humans.  Find Rick at: Website: www.mallorngear.com Pack Rat: www.packratoc.com Instagram: @mallorngear  Keep this podcast on the radio waves. Support our show partners: Polite But Dangerous Tools- Use discount code “bowyer” to save 10% off orders. https://politebutdangeroustools.square.site/ Vuni Gear- Use discount code “bowyer15” to save 15% off your order. https://vunigear.com/

Do you know what to do if you or someone you meet in the wild gets hurt?  Some accidents require more than the rudimentary items in your backpack emergency kit! On today's show, we speak with Casey, a Wilderness First Responder expert, to learn different ways we can gerryrig 'supplies' to fix what's gone wrong.  We find out some important medical tips that can help you figure out what to do if you are injured out in the middle of nowhere.  It's an episode you hope you'll never need to use, but will be glad you listened! COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links and even more information about wilderness first aid HERE. IMPORTANT!  Get the printer-friendly show notes for today's episode plus FREE Travel Planners for all the ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!).  Get access and the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources  RECOMMENDED TOUR COMPANIES ******* EMAIL ME FOR PROMO DISCOUNT CODES***** Travel Insurance:  Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy!  The best way to find the right policy for your adventures.  Train For Your Adventure  Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have!  You'll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success.  Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit.  AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program?  You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Amazon Kit's Picks   Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account.  Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) SUBSCRIBE to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to's of adventure travel) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Twitter Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved  

In this episode, I'm joined by Caleb Pauzé, a Bachelor of Fine Arts graduate, Wilderness First Responder, and experienced canoe trip leader, to explore the transformative power of wilderness adventures on mental health. Caleb shares what canoe tripping is and reflects on how extended time in nature impacts mental clarity and mood, the role of solitude and disconnection from technology, and the resilience built through the physical demands of outdoor adventures. He also offers practical advice for anyone considering a wilderness journey as a way to support their mental well-being. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about finding peace, balance, and growth in the great outdoors!

Show Notes:Joann's Links:Ladies Weekend Out (website)Golden State Guiding (website)Sierra Mountain Center (website)The Mountain Guides Red Rock branchJoann's instagramEpisode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast,Happy Wednesday and Merry Christmas! This is your host, Ting Ting, from Las Vegas. Today, our guest is Joann Garbarini, who also goes by Jo. We worked together on a Ladies Weekend Out event back in March 2024, but it wasn't until months later that I finally got a chance to sit down with her and learn about her stories.Jo grew up on the East Coast and began climbing in The Shawangunk Mountains as a teenager. She has been hiking and rock climbing for over 20 years all around the United States, Canada, and Europe. Jo spends her time bouncing back and forth between The Eastern Sierra and Red Rock. She loves living and guiding in these places because of the access to climbing. During the warmer months, she loves climbing long alpine routes in the backcountry. As the weather gets colder and snow appears, you can find her climbing in the Owens River Gorge in Bishop or on sandstone in Red Rock.Joann is a certified Wilderness First Responder, holds an AIARE Avalanche Level 1 certificate, and has been trained by the AMGA as an Apprentice Rock Guide. Jo loves guiding clients and sharing her passion for the outdoors with them.Jo started her career path as a high school teacher and is now transitioning to holding just two jobs—a realtor and a guide. She has found a great balance between these two professions, which leaves her enough energy and time to stay healthy and enjoy her own climbing.Things We Talked about:Jo's playgrounds nowadaysBorn and Raised in the East Coast. Got into climbing in high school and was mentored by a good friend's stepdadMoved to CA looking for better weather to play in the mountainsStopped climbing for a while due to unfriendly atmosphere at the first gym she went toPicked up climbing again due to a supportive Meetup groupFrom weekend warriors to living in BishopTeacher, realtor, guide – wearing many hatsenjoy working with motivated peoplewas afraid that guiding full time might lead to burnouthow to balance between two jobs, injury prevention, personal climbing and logevitynext step to advance her careergreat experience in her AMGA Rock Guide Coursechallenges and rewards in guidingguiding is like running a business

Show Notes:Paloma's Links:Paloma Farkas (website)Paloma's instagramEpisode Intro:Dear guests of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, happy Wednesday. This is your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas. Our guest today is Paloma Farkas from Bishop California. Paloma is only 25 years old, but she already has 6 years of guiding under her belt. Right after she graduated from high school, her parents gifted her a NOLS backcountry rock course at the Wind River Range. Paloma then listened to the callings of mountains and followed her heart towards alpine rock climbing and started her guiding career.Paloma grew up in Seattle, Washington where she discovered her passion for the mountains through family backpacking and climbing trips in the Cascades. In 2017 she traveled to South America and fell in love with the granite towers of Patagonia. Since then she has split her time between Patagonia, Chile and the US. Paloma spends as much time as possible climbing and some of her favorite areas are Patagonia, the Peruvian Andes, the Cascades, Indian Creek, the Wind River Range, and the High Sierras. Her favorite type of climbing is big wall alpine climbing, but Paloma also enjoys single pitch trad and sport climbing, bouldering and ice climbing. When Paloma isn't pursuing her own climbing goals, she finds fulfillment in sharing her passion with others and teaching the skills necessary to be self-sufficient in the mountains. She is currently an AMGA Rock Guide, Apprentice Alpine Guide, Wilderness First Responder, AIARE Avalanche Pro 1, and Leave No Trace Trainer.I admire Paloma's attitude of going for it when she knows what she wants. She works hard and remains optimistic. We had so much laughter during our conversation and I know you'll laugh with us too when you listen to this episode. Things We Talked about:Cross Country Running was already thereFamily's influence – climbing wall at home, backpacking and climbing trips in the CascadesNOLS backcountry rock course changed Paloma's life pathThe year of 2016Wanting to head out of the country, and wanting to go to the mountainsA powerful conversation between father and daughterWhy Patagonia?From dirtbagging to hiking guide to weekend warrior2020 now what?After AMGA Rock Guide Course, Paloma started technical rock guiding in BishopComparing the work environment between the US and Chile from a female guide's perspectivePaloma's vision and business ideas – train climbers in the Sierras and bring them to PatagoniaDoes Bishop has enough work year round?How to make Bishop guiding career sustainable?Favorite type of guiding?The so-called “Gap Courses”

Joining me in this episode is wellness advocate and wilderness guide Sydney Williams. Sydney beckons to all those burdened with unspoken trauma, offering the wilderness as both metaphor and remedy for the soul in her new book, Hiking Your Feelings: Blazing a Trail to Self-Love. This transformational book reveals how we can turn our pain into power. It's part inspirational memoir, part practical guide, Hiking Your Feelings offers a toolkit for unpacking your “trauma pack” the best version of yourself.  I love this episode so much, and I enjoyed reading Sydney's book. I hope you do, too. Please visit the show website at The Conscious Diva.com, ep 68, for more information about Sydney and her work as an author, speaker, and founder of Hiking My Feelings, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the healing power of nature. You can also follow me on Instagram at The Conscious Diva. Thank you for listening. HIGHLIGHTS: Sydney reflects on her own journey from buried traumas and poor body image to acceptance, healthy coping mechanisms, and self-love. She talks about her struggle with grief and loss, sexual assault, poor body image, career stress, and the stigma of diabetes. chooses love over fear and lift the invisible weight from your shoulders. ABOUT SYDNEY: Sydney Williams is an author, speaker, and the founder of Hiking My Feelings, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the healing power of nature. Her fifteen-year (and counting) career in communications has run the gamut from launching Oscar Mayer's social media channels and working with Fortune 500 brands to educating the public about the importance of stewardship and equitable access to recreational opportunities. Through it all, she centers empathetic storytelling and allows her curiosity and enthusiasm to lead the way. Sydney has been featured on FOX5 San Diego, KPBS, San Diego Magazine, Huff Post, Psychology Today, U.S. News & World Report, and on the SXSW stage. She is also a certified Wilderness First Responder, an instructor at the Desert Institute at Joshua Tree National Park, an instructor at the Field Institute at Sequoia National Park, and a founding member of the Outdoorist Oath. Sydney has been nominated for Woman of the Year by San Diego Magazine. LINKS: https://hikingmyfeelings.org IG: https://www.instagram.com/hikingmyfeelings/

In this episode of UIndy's Potluck Podcast, where we host conversations about the arts, ENGL 478 students Emma Bond and Ella Harner, with Prof. Barney Haney, interview poet, Maggie Graber, a guest of the Kellogg Writers Series, which is a series that brings writers of distinction to the University of Indianapolis campus for classroom discussions and free public readings. A big thank you to UIndy Music major Gabriel Bynoe for editing this episode. Maggie Graber is a queer millennial poet from the Great Lakes. She is a Luminarts Cultural Foundation Fellow, a graduate of the MFA in Creative Writing program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and a certified Wilderness First Responder. She currently serves as poetry editor for Yalobusha Review and lives and teaches in Oxford, Mississippi, where she earned her Ph.D. in English - Creative Writing at the University of Mississippi.  We thank you for listening to UIndy's Potluck Podcast, which is hosted by students and faculty of the University of Indianapolis. We would like to thank our guests and the Shaheen College of Arts and Sciences. To learn more about the Potluck Podcast and hear other episodes, please visit etchings [dot] uindy [dot] edu [forward slash] the [hyphen] potluck [hyphen] podcast. Thank you for your support. 

In this episode, I get to connect and chat with Deanna Kleinhenz, founder of Expedition Courage - a backpacking guide service who's mission is to support those courageous enough to explore the unknown, and give you the tools and guidance you need to feel confident in the wild. She is also a Wilderness First Responder and Leave No Trace Master Educator who is passionate about helping women learn to become self-sufficient in the backcountry. She believes adventure is a catalyst for personal development and transformation and time spent backpacking gives us the insight and perspective shift that will cultivate more purpose and intention in our lives. Dive in and join us in this great discussion!Connect with Expedition Courage on Instagram here and Deanna's personal page here, plus be sure to check out her website expeditioncourage.com! EXCLUSIVE OFFER: to receive $500 off your retreat, use code "podcast".To try a free week of my signature Fit for Hiking program to get you fit from the trails (gym AND at-home options) start HERE.  | Free Week of Workouts | Ponytail on a Trail Mountain / Adventure Fitness guides to get you in shape for the trails! Weight Loss Women's Fitness programs At-home fitness programs Healthy Habits www.ponytailonatrail.comFor next level fat loss strategies, hormone/gut health help, serious performance goals and unparalleled support, apply for Mountain Metabolic coaching. Learn more HERE.For more free wellness resources, hiking/travel guides, and other blog posts, check out my website HERE.  | Colorado Hiking + Fitness| Ponytail on a Trail | United States Welcome to Ponytail on a Trail: Your guide to all things hiking and fitness! Get hiking tips, adventure ideas and learn about the top trails in Colorado! My goal is to help give you the tools and the confidence to explore the world around you! www.ponytailonatrail.com

In today's episode, CesarRespino.com brings to you a special guest by the name of Dean Barta.He is the Founder, CEO and Guide of Barta Business Group, based in Helena, Montana and Denver, Colorado.Throughout Dean's 35+ years of business experience, he had learned that most businesses are great at their craft but not great at the financial back-of-the-house activities.He and his team of professionals, guide business owners in making the best decisions to grow their organizations, so they can focus on doing what they love in their businesses. They serve clients through the United States.Dean takes pride in being a certified Wilderness First Responder for the past 23 years. He once golfed a hole-in-one immediately after a 21-mile mountain bike ride and touts climbing Devils Tower as his scariest outdoor adventure. An avid mountain biker, telemark skier and hiker; his favorite personal passion is sharing life's adventures with his wife and their dog Bijou.Dean's message to you is:"Keep moving in life."To Connect with Dean Barta go to:Dean@BartaBusinessGroup.comDenver, Colorado 720-336-0535Helena, Montana 406-518-1033BartaBusinessGroup.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bartabusinessgroupdeanbarta/To Connect with CesarRespino go to:

Sydney Williams is an author, speaker, and the founder of Hiking My Feelings, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the healing power of nature. Her fifteen-year (and counting) career in communications has run the gamut from launching Oscar Mayer's social media channels and working with Fortune 500 brands to educating the public about the importance of stewardship and equitable access to recreational opportunities. Through it all, she centers empathetic storytelling and allows her curiosity and enthusiasm to lead the way. Sydney has been featured on FOX5 San Diego, KPBS, San Diego Magazine, Huff Post, Psychology Today, U.S. News & World Report, and on the SXSW stage. She is also a certified Wilderness First Responder, an instructor at the Desert Institute at Joshua Tree National Park, an instructor at the Field Institute at Sequoia National Park, and a founding member of the Outdoorist Oath. Sydney has been nominated for Woman of the Year by San Diego Magazine. Hear Sydney and guest host Amanda Wonderland discuss Sydney's new book, Hiking Your Feelings: Blazing a Trail to Self-Love, and so much more! To reach Sydney or purchase her books: https://hikingmyfeelings.org/ And to reach Amanda, you can find her at: https://www.amandawonderland.com/   #highenergyhealth #eft #meditation #blissbrain #mindtomatter #hikingmyfeelings #hikingyourfeelings #selflove

Sara Schulting-Kranz was raped at 17 years of age, became pregnant, and chose to keep her child. 23 years later, she found out her husband of 17 years was gay, having affairs with men for most of her marriage and was an addict.To heal, Sara summited mountains, ran ultramarathons, and stand-up paddled deep into the ocean. Today, she helps other women find the courage to do the same. Her recovery journey has become a documentary in production, titled, Walk Through This - A Story of Starting Over.Sara founded Live Boldly Coaching, LLC and became the first Co-Active Professional Life and Leadership coach, Wilderness First Responder, and Multidimensional Partner Trauma Model certified coach in the world. She guides transformational coaching, hiking, and meditation retreats in the Grand Canyon -- not only does she guide clients physically through the canyon, but also emotionally, mentally, and if they choose, spiritually deep within themselves!In This EpisodeSara's websiteThe Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative, Florence WilliamsWalk Through This - A Story of Starting Over---What's new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.

Miranda Oakley is many things deserving of high praise. An AMGA Rock Guide, Wilderness First Responder, traditional free climbing expert and elite big wall climber. Her first ascents all over the world and incredible technical feats in Yosemite are absolutely awe-inspire. Recently she has added the role of mother to this list, and today we get to hear from her and Producer Marley Jeranko talk about this brave and courageous new journey.

Get inspired by our Wilderness Guide, Mareth Griffith, who led us on an epic adventure in the Alaskan Wild. You'll discover her amazing stories and insights for leading your team through even the most dangerous situations and conditions.She's worked on expedition cruise ships since 2015, leading adventurous souls on epic quests to seek out glaciers, bears, and whales in the wilds of coastal Alaska and beyond. In her fifteen years as an Alaska naturalist, she's worked for remote lodges inside Kenai Fjords National Park, led winter sea kayaking trips in Alaskan fjords, and worked as a tour guide for a marine mammal rehabilitation center. Outside of Alaska, Mareth has guided in Antarctica, Mexico, Hawaii and Northern Ireland—where her nearest neighbors included two thousand puffins and the ghost of a spectral black horse.Mareth graduated with a degree in music from Smith College, and worked as a theatrical sound technician on the East Coast for two years before returning to Alaska for good. She holds certifications as a Wilderness First Responder, ACA coastal kayak guide, and is a Coast-Guard-licensed boat captain. Mareth plays violin and guitar, and her writing has been published in literary journals and through Parvus Press. When she's not in the field, Mareth lives in an off-grid cabin surrounded by blueberry bushes in the woods outside of Seward, Alaska.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/mareth-griffith-b1239715/Company Link:https://uncruise.com/https://www.facebook.com/mareth.griffith?mibextid=LQQJ4d What You'll Discover in this Episode:The secret to guiding a thrilling Alaskan trip (regardless of age or ability).Crucial leadership behaviors in the face of danger: A guide's perspective.Taming guests' fear and anxiety in the Alaskan wilderness.Crafting an unforgettable experience: The storytelling secrets of great guides.Face-to-face with a bear: How to react and prevail in the wilderness.The hardest lesson she learned as a guide.A time her mettle was tested when leading a glacier trek.Why she chose the life of a wilderness guide.What it's like living off the grid in Alaskan winters!-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

This episode of The Best Dam Podcast features, Izzy Collett: Instructor and CEO at Desert Adventures.Izzy is an ACA trained kayak and canoe instructor, Wilderness First Responder, and Wilderness Medicine instructor. Desert Adventures is a small business in Boulder City, and is a permitted outfitter under the National Park Service, the Hoover Dam, and the City of Boulder City Parks and Recreation. Experiences hosted by Desert Adventures include:KayakingStand Up Paddling (SUP)Canoe ExpeditionsHiking & BackpackingCampingBiking, and PhotographyWHAT WE CHATTED ABOUTHow does Desert Adventures partner with the park?How does Desert Adventures help connect people with nature?What educational programs does Desert Adventures offer?What are the responsibilities of leading a company like Desert Adventures? What are some of Izzy's favorite tripsWhat are some of the challenges in recruiting and hiring new employees?What book is Izzy reading?NEXT STEPSClick here to learn more about Desert Adventures on their website, and on the following social site(s): FacebookInstagramYouTubeCREDITSThe Best Dam Podcast is a Podcast Production of the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce.This episode is sponsored by the  i & i Podcast & Music Studio. Be Heard.   Music for the Best Dam Podcast was created by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.#JillLagan #BoulderCityChamber #TheBestDamPodcast #IzzyCollett #DesertAdventures #BoulderCityNevada #NationalParkService #LakeMeadNationalRecreationArea #ValleyofFire #ColoradoRiver

Bryce Mahoney is a US Army Special Operations Veteran living in North Carolina. He served in 3rd Ranger Battalion, Joint Security Area Korea, and E. co 51st Long Range Surveillance.After leaving the military he struggled to find his purpose again. Through trial and error he came to the realization that to provide peace to others you first must be in a place of peace yourself, and that started with relocating to the mountains where he could fulfill his purpose.He is the owner of Yadkin Valley Adventure, an all-inclusive adventure outfitter whose mission is to remove as many barriers as possible for people to experience the outdoors. He serves as an NC contact for Climbers For Christ and is the Northern Piedmont Board Representative for Carolina Climbers Coalition.He is an AMGA Single Pitch Instructor, Wilderness First Responder, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt. He is married to Charissa and has three children, Parker, Kellen, and Jax. In his free time, he is either climbing rocks with friends, building and repairing trails, or spending time with his family.Straight from the hot tub in his back yard, here is Bryce. Let's dive right in!!Honorable Mentions:Yadkin Valley AdventureFor more information about All Secure Foundation, visit https://allsecurefoundation.org/

Disruptors for GOOD is presented by: One Tree PlantedOne Tree Planted is a non-profit organization focused on global reforestation.If you are interested in being a part of global reforestation and would like to make a philanthropic donation or become a business partner, learn more here.---> Check out the Causeartist Partners here.---> Subscribe to the Causeartist Newsletter here.In episode 189 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, we speak with Scott Strode, Founder & Jacquelyn Hillios, Deputy Executive Director of The Phoenix, on building a global sober community combating addiction together.In a world where addiction and substance abuse affect countless individuals and their families, The Phoenix shines as a beacon of hope. This non-profit organization has embarked on a mission to build a unique and vibrant community centered around sobriety and active living.The Mission of The PhoenixAt the core of The Phoenix's philosophy is a clear and powerful mission: to create a sober active community that fuels resilience and harnesses the transformational power of connection. By combining physical activities, emotional support, and shared experiences, The Phoenix fosters an environment where individuals in recovery can rebuild their lives, rediscover their passions, and connect with others who understand their journey.The Power of Active LivingPhysical activity has been proven to have numerous positive effects on mental health and overall well-being. The Phoenix recognizes this and integrates physical fitness into its programs as a key component of recovery. They offer a wide range of activities, including yoga, climbing, CrossFit, hiking, and more. These activities not only promote physical health but also provide a healthy outlet for stress and a sense of accomplishment. By engaging in these activities, individuals can experience the benefits of an active lifestyle while connecting with others who share similar goals.Embracing Connection and SupportRecovery can be a challenging and isolating journey, but The Phoenix believes that no one should have to face it alone. By cultivating a strong sense of community, the organization creates a safe and supportive space where individuals can build meaningful relationships based on shared experiences. Through group workouts, social events, and volunteer opportunities, The Phoenix encourages a network of support that goes beyond traditional recovery programs. The bonds formed within this community become an invaluable source of encouragement, accountability, and friendship.Inclusivity and AccessibilityThe Phoenix is committed to ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background or financial means, has access to their programs. They offer free memberships to anyone with 48 hours of continuous sobriety and actively work to reduce barriers to participation. The organization collaborates with treatment centers, recovery programs, and community organizations to extend their reach and provide resources to those who need them most. This dedication to inclusivity ensures that all individuals, regardless of their circumstances, can find solace and support through The Phoenix.About ScottScott Strode, the Founder & National Executive Director of The Phoenix, has an incredible personal journey that led him to create this transformative non-profit organization. Born and raised in Pennsylvania, he spent 11 years in Boston before finding his true home in Colorado. It was on April 8, 1997, that Scott achieved sobriety, and he attributes his success to his involvement in boxing and climbing during that pivotal time. These activities became powerful catalysts for his recovery, instilling in him a deep appreciation for the transformative effects of a healthy and active lifestyle.Scott's passion for fitness has only grown over the years. From mountain biking to CrossFit, triathlons to running, and cycling to motorcycle touring, he embraces a wide range of activities that connect him with the great outdoors. Through his personal experiences, Scott came to realize the profound impact that a sober active community can have on individuals seeking recovery. With this belief firmly rooted in his heart, he launched The Phoenix in Colorado in 2006, driven by a mission to empower individuals to rise, recover, and truly live through the power of fitness and community.In addition to leading The Phoenix, Scott is deeply committed to pursuing his own fitness goals and maintaining a high level of expertise in outdoor activities. He holds certifications as a Certified Personal Trainer NASM, USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach, AMGA Certified Single Pitch Instructor, Wilderness First Responder, and CPR. With over two decades of experience working, instructing, coaching, and guiding in the outdoors, Scott brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role.Scott's dedication and impact have not gone unnoticed. In 2012, he was named one of CNN's Top 10 Heroes, recognizing his remarkable work in substance use disorder recovery. The following year, Scott received the prestigious "Advocates for Action Award" from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, further cementing his status as a leader and advocate in the field.About JackiJacki Hillios, Ph.D., serves as the Deputy Executive Director of The Phoenix, a highly successful addiction recovery program that embraces the power of peer-to-peer support and a physically active community. In her influential role, she provides valuable oversight and leadership in program design, implementation, evaluation, and expansion, driving the organization's mission to transform lives.With a background as a clinician working with youth and families grappling with mental illness and substance-use disorders, Jacki recognized the immense potential of The Phoenix's real-life solution to addiction. Since joining the organization in 2006, she has been instrumental in its growth and impact, working closely with teams in Colorado and Massachusetts. Through her dedication and expertise, Jacki has played a pivotal role in expanding The Phoenix's model to 22 states and over 40 communities nationwide, reaching and transforming the lives of countless individuals.Beyond her leadership within The Phoenix, Jacki is a passionate public speaker. Drawing from her extensive experience and insights, she shares her knowledge on the vital role of peer-to-peer engagement within a sober active community. In recognition of her expertise, Jacki had the privilege of delivering a thought-provoking TEDxBoulder presentation in 2013 titled "Transcending Addiction and Redefining Recovery." Her impactful talks serve to inspire, educate, and challenge perceptions surrounding addiction and recovery, offering a fresh perspective on finding hope and embracing a life of resilience.Jacki Hillios, Ph.D., stands as a driving force behind The Phoenix's transformative approach to addiction recovery. 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Episode Summary Bex and Inmn talk about first aid and why it's super important for everyone to know a little. They talk about different trainings you can take, different situations you might need to know first aid for, what the world of street medics is like, and when to seek higher levels of care. They also talk about a really helpful zine by Riot Medicine called Basic First Aid for Emergencies. Host Info Inmn can be found on Instagram @shadowtail.artificery. Guest Info Bex can be found nowhere. However, Riot Medicine, the writers of Basic First Aid for Emergencies, can be found at riotmedicine.net where you can find a lot more resources on learning about first aid, and responding to emergencies and all sorts of situations. You can read Basic First Aid for Emergencies here. Publisher Info This show is published by Strangers in A Tangled Wilderness. We can be found at www.tangledwilderness.org, or on Twitter @TangledWild and Instagram @Tangled_Wilderness. You can support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/strangersinatangledwilderness. Transcript Live Like the World is Dying: Bex on First Aid Inmn Hello, and welcome to Live Like the World is Dying, your podcast for what feels like the end times. I'm your host Inmn Neruin and I used to them pronouns. This week we're talking about something super important that we've covered in bits and pieces in other episodes and that is first aid. This episode was used on our other podcast that I host called Strangers in a Tangled Wilderness. On that podcast we have a voice actor narrate our monthly zine and I do an interview with the author. This month we chose to use our zine Basic First Aid for Emergencies by Riot medicine and invited our friend Bex to talk about first aid. Bex is not the author of the zine but does know a lot about first aid. And since this is a very much a Live Like the World is Dying topic, we decided to feature it over here. Content warning, we talked about blood and bodies. I mean, the precious light that fills our bodies. There's no blood in us. Bex has been on Live Like the World is Dying before to talk about treating gunshot wounds and it was one of the first episodes. So, go back and listen to that one if you haven't already. But first, we are a proud member of the Channel Zero Network. And here is a jingle from another show on that network. Doo doo doo doo. Inmn Real quick. We just launched a Kickstarter for Penumbra City, the TTRPG that we've been writing--we being Strangers in a Tangled Wilderness. The Kickstarter launched on June 1st, which might have been yesterday or might have been a long time ago. Watch the game that inspired the short story Confession to a Dead Man come to life. We also have an actual play recording of us playing that game that just came out on this feed right before this episode. So give it a listen. And check out the Kickstarter at kickstarter.com/projects/penumbra-city/penumbra-city. Find your friends. Kill the God King. Inmn And we're back. Thank you so much for coming on the podcast today and for talking. Bex Woo! Inmn And for talking to us about this thing that is just so important and something that we will...a topic that we absolutely can't cover in a single podcast episode but we're gonna try to get through the basics of. Would you like to introduce yourself and just tell us a little bit about your background in first aid and like responding to emergencies? Bex Yeah, my name is Bex, thanks so much for having me on the podcast. Stoked to be here. I first got involved with doing first aid or like emergency medical response in 2010 when I took my first street medic training with the Rosehip [Collective] medics out of Portland. Previous to that I, you know, was like a youth lifeguard and things like that. But, I feel like that's that training in 2010 kind of kicked me off on a different path and I've been sort of running as a street medic since then and running medic trainings and street medic trainings for the last 10 years. And, now work professionally doing wilderness first aid trainings as well. I'm having...I'm not like an expert medical practitioner, but I do have a bit of experience and I'm extremely passionate about education and sharing knowledge and making this skill set accessible to folks who are interested in it. Inmn Yeah, yeah. And it's funny because I feel like people who...like there are a lot of people who are like, extreme experts in a field or something, but are like, maybe not as excited about teaching or education or finding ways to introduce people to those worlds as much. So. Bex Yeah, and especially in the sort of medical industrial complex, I feel like it's a place where people often feel extremely alienated both from their own bodies and also from being able to access information about how to take care of themselves or take care of people around them. And, I feel like trying to break that down and make that...change emergency medical response from something that is, like, highly specialized and professionalized to something that is available and accessible for everyone is tight. Inmn Yeah, yeah, it is a very, very cool thing. And, you know, that's part of what this zine is supposed to do, it's supposed to kind of break down the barriers to just, you know, people who have no medical training to have some kind of foothold in responding to different emergencies. But to kind of back up from that--although listeners, we are probably not going to like go through this zine, page by page in this interview because that would, one, take way more time than we have on this podcast to talk about all the topics and, two, because it is possibly not the best way to learn about the minutiae of these topics. So, we're gonna focus mostly on talking about what first aid is and why it's important and how you can learn more about it outside of an hour long podcast. But, Bex, Could you could you tell us kind of like what...what is first aid? And what is kind of the scope of first aid? Bex Yeah, the like, general gist of first aid is: it's the very first care or intervention that someone receives, or gives to themselves when a illness or injury occurs. So, this is usually what's happening by a layperson, someone who's not a professional, and is happening in, you know, where the injury or illness is happening rather then in a clinical setting. And this can range from the everyday first day that we give ourselves at home, like, "Oh, I got a cut. I'm gonna wash it out in the kitchen sink and put a band-aid on it." Or it could also be in a protest scenario or it could be in a wilderness scenario or it could be anywhere. Anywhere there are people doing things there is first aid happening. Inmn Cool. That is a very great explanation for first aid. And, for folks who are kind of like less knowledgeable--maybe they're hearing these phrases for the first time--what is a street medic? And what do street medics do? Bex What do street medics do. [inflected as more of a statement] Yeah, so a street medic is basically someone who has some amount of emergency medical response training, who goes out in a protest or demonstration sort of scene, whether that is mobilization in the street, or whether it's hanging with their affinity group, or whether it's place based, sort of like encampment type of protest, or anything like that, and responding to the types of illnesses and injuries that we might see in those settings, including things like dealing with police munitions, chemical weapons, or potentially gunshot wounds, as well as like, "Ah! The bike brigade hit me and I fell over and now I'm scraped up," or whatever, but it's basically doing some emergency medical response in a protest setting. Inmn Well, cool, and what kind of training do street medics usually have? Or like could that vary? I'm asking you leading questions I know the answers to. Bex Well, there's controversy here actually. I would say that the gold standard for street medics is to have a twenty-hour training. In that twenty hours, you can really cover the depth and breadth of how to do a basic patient assessment system to make sure that you are really understanding the full picture of what's going on with a person that you are supporting and you learn different types of interventions, whether that's wound care, eye flushes for chemical weapons, how to tell if someone has a spinal injury, all kinds of things. You get to practice in a bunch of like fun hands on scenarios. People do shorter trainings as well. There's like bridge trainings for folks who are already coming from a professional medical background but want to get involved in sort of street medic stuff. And then there are also much shorter trainings, like just "stop the bleed trainings" or things like that where you're just dealing with major hemorrhaging bleeds. Inmn So...Oh, and like, sometimes, you know, street medics obviously have varying levels of training, like whether they have the twenty-hour training or whether they're coming to it with like, you know, like, I know nurses who are street medics. I know, doctors who are street medics. I know EMTs, wilderness EMTs, like people with wilderness first responder certifications. So there's a...Or like, herbalists or clinicians. Like there's such like a wide scope to who practices street medicine, right? Bex Yeah, definitely. And, then there's also this other side of the spectrum where, because street medics for decades now in protests have been sort of like a visible element of many protests scenarios, it can also be tempting for people to adopt this as their identity. And they're like, "This is what I do. I am a street medic and I stand on the sidewalk where I'm really safe and I don't actually participate in anything. And I've like been in situations where you've got like, ten medics, and you've got like, ten legal observers, and you've got, you know, like, a police liaison, and then there's like five people actually involved in the protest. And I would just really encourage breaking that down. And, I think that you can be supporting people and like providing emergency response or first aid while also being a really active, engaged participant in movement spaces and in demonstrations. And like approaching that with like, some nuance or some caution about like, "Hey, am I gonna mark myself as a medic if I'm gonna go do this sketchy thing? Maybe not." But like, Yeah, I think that finding like these niche ways to...or like these kind of, like, ways to bring our skills to protest movements is really awesome but not at the detriment of also being really active participants in all of the things that we're interested in and feel up for engaging. Inmn Well, yeah, and maybe we'll talk about that a little bit more later. But, before we get too heavy into theory, I just want to I just want to go over this is zine. So folks, if you're listening on the Strangers in a Tangled Wilderness podcast or if you're listening on the Live Like the World is Dying podcast, we have this zine called Basic First Aid for Emergencies, it was put out by a group called Riot Medicine and it is the first in a series of skills series zines that we're putting out, which we are woefully behind on. If you know a cool skill, and you would like to write a zine for this series of skill scenes, then you know, get in touch with us. So, this zine was put out by Riot medicine and Riot Medicine is an entity that puts out essentially medical information specifically geared at people who might go to things that, you know, some people might classify as riots or like responses to kind of like police violence or violence from the, you know, alt right or fascists. I mean, you know, fascists all of a different name. And the zine, it goes through some really kind of baseline stuff, like stuff that someone with no medical training might find as helpful tips. It talks about safety, your safety, kind of like environmental hazards, and it talks about, like, personal protective equipment that you should consider. It talks about a layperson's guide to finding someone's vital signs. It talks about best practice ways to move people who might not be able to move themselves. There is a very brief introduction to compression-only CPR, there's a brief guide to wounds, specifically for severe bleeding and then for minor wounds. There's a section on burns, heat illness--which we did an entire episode on heat illness before, so if you want to learn more about heat illness, go back and listen to "Guy on Heat Illness"--talks about hypothermia, frostbite, talks about clean water, and then kind of has a basic construction for what a first-aid kit could contain. And that is available for free to read on our website or you can get it mailed to you. And Riot Medicine also, they....just to kind of go through some of the things that Riot Medicine puts out. If you go to their website, Riotmedicine.net, you can find a more comprehensive guide to to learning about medic stuff, they put out a full length textbook called Riot Medicine, it's yeah, it is massive. It is 466 pages, which includes an absolutely obscene amount of information that might, you know, peruse at your leisure. They also put out a smaller field guide. This is something that could be like in your medic kit and view kind of like a reference piece. They put out a bridge guide for people coming from other medical professional backgrounds who want to learn how to apply those backgrounds to engaging in street medic work. And yeah, they put out a ton of really awesome stuff. And yeah, so that is kind of the basis of the guide. And instead of kind of like digging into depth of like all of these topics, I would encourage everyone to go out and read about it or to attend a training of some sort. It's going to be a much better way to learn about a lot of these topics. But, to kind of switch gears into in talking about backgrounds, on the Strangers in a Tangled Wilderness podcast, I always like to ask people kind of like, "What the story behind their story is?" or "How this piece came to be?" And that is a little less applicable in this context, but Bex, how did you get your start in learning about responding to medical emergencies of all kinds? Like what what was your catalyst or origin story, so to speak? Bex My first-aid origin story. Well, okay, first, let me just say the zine is really cool. It's a--in addition to all the things that Inmn described--it also has illustrations for almost everything. And so if you are into sort of like the visual learning, it's got illustrations. It's great. Everyone should check it out. It seems really useful. Keep it in your backpack, keep it under your bathroom counter for when you're like, "What am I supposed to do with this gnarly cut I got?" Okay, but my my villain origin...I mean, my first-aid origin story. Honestly, I'm like a very accident prone person. I would say that in general, I've got like pretty low body awareness. And it's not uncommon for me to like, get injured in odd situations. So, I've spent spent a lot of time taking trips to the urgent care and being like, "I think there might be something serious going on." And, specifically, there's like one incident that really launched me into wanting to learn more about first aid, which is that I got a pretty bad concussion from a bike accident. And I had no idea that I had a head injury. I had no idea that I should even be considering that I might have a head injury until like, the next morning when I was like collapsed in the shower and my roommates were like, lifting me up by my armpits and like patting me off and like, putting me in the car to like head out to the urgent care to like see what the fuck was wrong with me. And that experience was just like...was extremely scary and extremely eye opening to know that like there could be something like seriously wrong going on inside my body and I did not...I didn't know....I didn't know what to look for. I didn't know what was going on until it sort of like reached a more critical point. And that just made me really want to learn more. And I think that I probably went to a street medic training and also maybe like a 16 hour wilderness first-aid training in the year or two following that incident. Inmn Why did you go to a street medic training? Like, first, instead of like a WFR class or WFA class? Bex Yeah, and WFR stands for wilderness first responder. That's like an 80 hour training usually, and wilderness first aid is the WFA that Inmn just said and that's usually a 16 hour training. There's different orgs that offer those. Um, well, I went to a street medic training, because when I heard about it I thought it sounded cool and fun. And, because I was looking for a way to plug into some specific movement spaces, or like, demonstrations that were coming up that I was eager to participate in, but wasn't quite sure how to engage in. And this felt like a...I was like, "Oh, there's something I can do, like something I can offer, a skill set." And now I feel like my thinking on that has shifted, where I'm like, actually, every single person brings something. Like every person brings a skill set and that's being exactly who they are engaging in a protest space. But, at the time it felt like getting a street medic training was a really empowering sort of entry point of like, "Oh, I've got this sort of, like, motivating reason to show up and feel like I can be helpful or something." Inmn Yeah, yeah. Yeah, it's a great--I feel like it maybe this is less true now--but I feel like at--- really aging myself here--a while ago, I feel like it was a really good entry point into, like, getting involved with movements, like, in the same way that, you know, when I was a teenager I would go to Food Not Bombs. And that was a huge entry point into learning about different radical projects in my area was just going to Food Not Bombs. And so, like, I feel like street medic trainings similarly offer a very easy, low-barrier way for people to get involved in protests or like uprising movements. Or at least that's how they did in the past. I don't know if that's true anymore. Bex Yeah, and in general, I mean, I think that, like, we as human beings are like, very, sort of, like, motivated towards connection with others and like, relationship building, and, like community building and a sense of belonging. And I think that in radical movements that creating containers--whether it's things like a street medic training or Food Not Bombs or like, you know, whatever--it is finding places where people can know that, like, "Oh, I can show up here. People are going to be stoked that I'm there. They're gonna, like, be actively and enthusiastically, like, sharing their knowledge and skills and like, inviting me into the space feels really fucking good." And we need more models of that all around us. Inmn Yeah, yeah, absolutely. I mean, you know, that was one of the first ways that I got involved in that kind of stuff was like, I don't know, I went...I like was at a thing and I watched the police fuck some people up and I watched these, like, street medics like swoop in, and like, just, like, instantly have this like, response of like...it's like, I saw someone screaming because they'd been like pepper...they'd been maced in the face and there was suddenly this group of people who knew exactly what to do to help those people. And it was like...it like it was a very, like catalyzing experience for me. At least to like, see that and then be like, I want to help people like that. I want to like know what to do when my friends get hurt. Bex Yeah, totally. And I feel like doing a street medic training and getting involved in that world was a really catalyzing experience for me as well, where previously, when I would witness, you know, like, police brutalizing someone at a protest, I would be overwhelmed with this sense of helpless rage, where I'm, you know, you're like watching something terrible happening and there's nothing you can do or like, you feel like that in that moment. And one of the big things that I love about emergency medicine in general--whether it's street medicine or wilderness emergency medicine or what have you--is his emphasis on calm, like spreading calm, and bringing calm to a situation. And like, Yeah, we should all be fucking mad and energized, but we can like find a place of calm and purpose in our responses rather than feeling completely overwhelmed by hopelessness or rage. And I think that in general, like, when people have a sense of agency in a situation--whether it's a situation in their own personal life or in a protest scenario or what have you--if you feel like, there was something I could do, I could participate in some way, I had some agency here in how I chose to respond, we know that sense of agency reduces the sort of like, permanent traumatic mark that that makes on us. And how we recover psychologically from witnessing or experiencing those things has a lot to do with what we felt we were capable of in our response in that moment. And I think that, for me, having this skill set around first aid, just makes me feel more empowered and able to act and I think that is like, good for my brain. Inmn Yeah, yeah. So like, obviously, it's good for there to be people who know a lot about first aid or a lot about responding to emergencies, like people who have extensive training in doing that but why is it important for everyone to have a basic understanding of how to respond to emergencies? Like why, if we have this zine, if there's, like, you know, if there's just people running around who have 80 hours of training, like what is reading a zine about it going to do for me? Bex Yeah. I love this question. Because we...just because someone's running around with 80 hours of training or more or is a professional, doesn't mean that other people have to rely on that person. Like, we should not be recreating the hierarchies of the medical industrial complex within our movements or within our communities or within our personal lives. Like, the more that we can sort of like decentralize information, we're also decentralizing that power that people feel like they have to support themselves, to support the people around them. And like, yeah, it's freaking awesome to be able to call up someone who's an expert. Like, I use, different herbs. I'll take tinctures or use salves, but I don't actually know shit about herbalism. And it's really useful to be able to call up a buddy and be like, "Hey, this is what's going on, like, what would you recommend?" but I also want to be able to have my own little apothecary, and like, make my own little stuff that I do feel comfortable with. And, I don't want to have to rely on someone else for all of my interactions with that, and I think that sort of like general first aid is a similar thing. Like it's great to have people with more experience around, but we should all know how to clean a wound and recognize signs of infection, or like when to be worried about a head injury, or how to help someone out who's like gotten too hot or too cold, or get fucking tear gas off someone's face and mucous membranes. Inmn Yeah, yeah. And there's actually...there's a funny thing that I want to ask you about because I feel like I see it get...like it's something that is not covered in the basic first aid for emergency zine and something that I see get talked about less but I feel like is like wildly important and applicable to most people's lives. So like, you know, your experience of having a concussion and not realizing how dangerous it was, like, I think we can all relate. We've all like got...a lot of us have gotten into a bike accident and then been, like, "Oh, I'm fine, except I did hit my head, but I was wearing a helmet. So I'm probably fine." Bex All of us here have crashed our bikes, right? Inmn Or like, you know, hit your head on something like or had a friend who hit their head on something. And what are the important things to keep in mind when someone has hit their head and they're unsure about whether they have a concussion? Like, when is the...when does it go from "I'm okay," to, "I have to seek, like some kind of higher level of care for what's going on"? Bex Yeah, totally. Well, like, the basic thing that we're worried about with head injuries is swelling to the brain because there's just not much room inside the skull for the brain to swell at all. And right, like something that gets injured, like if I like, twist my ankle, that ankle is going to swell. There's plenty of room for it to do that. There's not room for the brain to swell up without like, creating some more serious problems. And so that's like, generally what we're worried about. And you can bump your head, you can bump your head pretty dang hard and not get a concussion, like not get a head injury. If you hit your head and you're like, "Oh, yeah, it hurts where I hit my head. And maybe I've got a little bit of a headache from that bonk." We're not worried about that. But if you hit your head, and you're like, "Oh, now I feel kind of dizzy. And I actually feel kind of nauseous, or I can't really remember that like moment of impact, or like my vision is affected, maybe I'm like seeing stars a little bit or a little bit of blurriness," then you might be looking at sort of a mild head injury and you just want to take that pretty seriously. You can go get checked out at a at a clinic, if you are able to access that resource. And in general, you just want to like monitor those symptoms and make sure it's not getting any worse. And rest. With head injuries we need cognitive rest as well as physical rest. So, there used to be all this stuff about like, "If someone gets a concussion, don't let them sleep. Wake them up every you know, 10 minutes with this, like secret passcode they have to remember," and like we do not do that anymore. Like if someone has a head injury, actually they like really need to rest. And like sleep is great. And we want to let people sleep like please. Inmn I feel like that was the unfortunate plot of like so many like 90s sitcoms was like, like kind of torturing someone into staying awake while they're concussed. Bex Yeah, but if you're experiencing that stuff, and you've had some kind of blow to the head, like definitely consider going to get checked out. Concussions are complex. They get worse, the more times that you've had one. You become more and more sensitive to concussions, even from like a minor head bump. And there are also...there's like a long recovery period from a concussion, like it can be like many, many months of recovery, so it helps to get checked out. And then if it's a serious head injury, you want to like get to, like get to a clinical setting, like whether that's the urgent care emergency room or like whatever, like you want to get there right away. If you're having things...if someone has a head injury and they are getting like...they're having like personality changes, like they're becoming really irritable, combative, they're like disoriented, they're having like a really bad headache, they're getting super sleepy or lethargic. If someone has a head injury and then has a seizure. If there's any bleeding from like, the nose or eyes or ears or like other fluid coming from the ears, this person needs to get to like a higher level of care as fast as possible. Inmn Yeah, yeah. And maybe you mentioned it and maybe you didn't, but is is vomiting also a strange sign? Bex Oh, yeah. Well, okay, with head injuries, everyone gets like one free vomit. And then if there's like more vomiting than that then we would consider that that might be like a serious head injury. I'm not sure exactly of like the physiology there of like why there's this vomiting, but there is...yeah, there can be like a lot of vomiting or even like projectile vomiting from from a serious head injury Inmn Yeah. Listeners, you might be noticing that I'm asking Bex a lot of like kind of leading questions. This is, this is partially because I have a fair amount like medical training as well, and--all of which is like horribly lapsed--like, I kind of got out of practicing as like a person who does medical stuff except like casually to myself and my friends a while ago. Bex We're both lapsed wilderness EMTs it turns out, Inmn yeah, yeah. Cool. Well, yeah, thank you, thank you so much for that little explanation. I feel like it is a...you know, obviously, if anyone is worried about something then they should, you know, go to urgent care or go to the emergency room. But I feel like there was a lot of, like, in between things were we're like, "I don't know." And like going to the ER or the urgent care casually is like, not something that people can, like, always afford to do. Bex Yeah, but we do want to pay...like, I would urge people to be very cautious with head injuries. One thing that we've learned from the great sport of American football is that head injuries are very serious and do get worse and repeated head injuries...like if your brain is just getting pummeled all the time that can add up to really serious cognitive, emotional, and like, even like personality impacts. And it's just not...it's not good. It's not good to hurt your brain. So, being like really careful, making sure that someone is getting rest, getting checked out if they're having these symptoms is great. Inmn Yeah, yeah. And yeah, again, listeners, like, you know, we are...this is not medical advice. This is... Bex This is not a medical training. Inmn This is not a medical training. But we are trying to kind of cover some basics for people to think about, but highly suggest if you want to learn more about these things to go out and attend more extensive trainings on how to assess these things. So Bex.... Bex Inmn... Inmn You have been involved in this world for quite a while now, right? Like the world of first aid and responding to emergencies. Bex Yeah. Inmn I was wondering if you wanted to kind of talk about like, just, like, kind of like, experiences or like stories that you might have of, responding to emergencies, providing first aid in like various contexts, like...yeah, do you have any kind of like, notably interesting things? This isn't a leading question? Bex I mean, I feel like, like running around as a street medic, you see all kinds of things, you know, a lot of like, flushing chemical weapons out of people's eyes, definitely have supported people with head injuries, sometimes from police munitions, and working with people who are like, "Oh, I'm bleeding from the scalp, but I don't want to go to the hospital." And then you're just like, "Okay, well, how about your friends that are with you, like, here's this list of things to watch out for, like, here's how we're going to take care of this person." or I feel like, like, notable moments for me have often been like, when I can, like, empower people to like, look after themselves, or like look after the people that they're with, and I can like, do what I can to support someone, but I'm not like therefore positioning myself as like, "And now I am the expert and I've like taken you over and I'm gonna like tell you what you have to do now," or whatever but. Definitely, like one really eye opening moment for me--and I talked about this more in the Live Like the World is Dying gunshot wound episode was like responding to someone with a gunshot wound at a protest. Which at the time, I think it was like 2016 or something, at the time. I was like, that was not what I was expecting to see at a protest. And it really threw me. I like didn't really feel prepared to deal with that sort of like extreme of an of an injury. And since then, now, I feel like the like gun violence in a protest setting is super common. And there have been many demonstrations or actions that I've been at where people have gotten shot. And, it's like a really, it's a really scary thing to witness. And it's also scary the way that it has become such a sort of, like, predictable part of like, the landscape of kind of like radical movements and demonstrations. And, one thing that I remember was like being at a demo and seeing someone get shot and then, you know, I'm there like trying to pull out my, like, pull out my, like trauma response stuff from my medic fanny pack. And before I even can, like, get those things out, there's like a bunch of street medics who are like supporting this person. And I'm like, "Hey, I think I like... it's possible that I'm like, recognizing some of those people from like a medic training that I helped to run a couple of months ago." And that moment, like, even in that moment, that was like extremely scary and traumatizing being like, "Oh, like the transferring of information and the like, sharing and like broadening of like this knowledge base is very much like changing the outcomes that people are having in really bad situations because there's all these people who know how to respond. And especially I think, like in 2020, like, everyone started like running around with like, a tourniquet strapped on their belt, you know, because we're just like, seeing so much gun violence in those spaces in a new way. And I think that like that, that is great. And that, like, if nothing else, like knowing how to respond to like, really major life threatening things is... and having the tools to be able to do so is awesome. Inmn Yeah. Yeah, yeah, it is really amazing to see that. It's funny, I have like, kind of a, like, personal story of where I was incredibly relieved that there were so many people who had training around, which...it's a vulnerable story in that, like, I don't love how I responded, but like, it was a good learning experience for me of like, I had been doing like street medic stuff for like a long time and I'd been doing...like I was a wilderness EMT at this point, and--but you know, I'd never worked as an EMT before--and I was at a thing and I watched someone get run over by a car. And spoiler alert is that this person was like, fucking miraculously fine. Like, literally nothing was wrong with this person. Like, which was incredible. But at the time, like, I was the closest person. And I, like I froze. And because I'd never witnessed something like that before and that's not what I was expecting to have to deal with and like...but, you know, I went over, and I started to try to assess what was going on and then like, three other people swooped in, all of whom had a lot more experience than I did, to which I was so grateful, because I was like, "Hell yeah, there's a more qualified person here to bottomline this situation, I'm just gonna, like help with creating a perimeter around this person so that we can make sure that they're okay." Bex Yeah, totally. Yeah, that sounds extremely intense. And I'm glad that...I'm glad that you were there. I'm glad that those other folks are there. And, you know, I guess like, in...like, as a street medic...or, like, I'm not into like, "Yeah, I hope I get to go out and like, see something gnarly so I get to, like, respond to it, so I can have some experience, like some personal experience of like, getting to do something." That is not what I'm in it for or like a mentality that I am at all interested in engaging with. But, like in that situation, if those other people hadn't shown up, like, yeah, you were overwhelmed, maybe scared. This like wasn't what you were expecting to see. But, you like, had your assessment tools and you like, had those skills, and if no one else had been there, you would have been a great person to have responded to the situation, even though you had that sense of relief of like, "Thank God, there's someone else here," or whatever. And I feel like moving from a place of like, "I just saw something happen to somebody or something happened to me and I have no idea what to do, like don't even know where to begin," or being like...like moving from that place to like, "Damn, this absolutely sucks. And I wish it wasn't happening, but like, I guess I could figure out how to deal with it." Like, that is actually like a really big difference. And I want to support people in moving in that direction, you know, even if it sucks to have to see shit like that. I don't know. Inmn Yeah, if I'm, if I'm going to a....if I'm going somewhere where I expect there to be like a higher probability of like someone being injured--whether that's to a demonstration or whether that's to a youth hardcore show where people really like to like throw elbows--I hope that I'm not going to see anyone get injured, like if I'm providing medical care, like, either as like, "I am here to provide medical care" or is like someone who's just there and like has a little first aid kit--because that is a smart thing for everyone to have--then like, I hope that I never have to use it. I hope that no one gets injured. That would be a better day for everyone. But, it is like part of the like ritual of being prepared that we like learn how to deal with these situations even in small ways. Which, brings me to my next question for you. What are...what are...if you had to give like a short little blurb to people about like, if people want to learn more about first aid in like a small way, say they've read this zine, like, what is the next step for people and what what situations should people like focus on whether they're like at a demonstration or it's just like, another piece of like--saying normal doesn't feel like the right phrase--but like, part of their normal life, you know? Bex Yeah, their everyday life. Um, there's a lot of different types of trainings that folks can seek out starting with, like CPR. A CPR, training is a great place to start. And now you can do, you can even like get CPR trained online and just like watch a bunch of videos. It's better to do like hands on practice, I think that's where we really like, can start building muscle memory around these skills. But, there's like CPR training. Places like the Red Cross offer a basic first aid training. And then there's also these like street medic trainings. So, if you have a street medic, group or collective in your area, like, seek out a 20 hour street medic training, or there are different organizations that offer Wilderness First Aid trainings that are, you know, definitely have some overlap with the street medic training in that both of these things are like you're in an environment where you can't just call 911 and expect that an ambulance is going to be able to like roll up in the next five minutes, either because you're like in the back country, or you're like behind the police line, or what have you. And then there's bigger trainings on the wilderness side that you can pursue like a Wilderness First Responder, Wilderness, EMT. A lot of counties, especially like rural counties that are having trouble staffing up their EMS, I know some folks who have been able to get an EMT training, like a three month EMT training, totally paid for by their county if they agreed to like, volunteer with the fire department for a year or something like that. So that's another way to get like a lot of training for free if you are willing to interface with the like, often shitty hierarchical structures that put you in the role of being like the sort of like, dehumanizing disembodied medic, but you can like bring to that, you know, you can try to like, bring a better, like, approach to that situation. But yeah, all kinds of things like that. And to go back to your point of like, being prepared for things every day and not just like when I'm like going out to a demo, but kind of like, yeah, what we do on the daily to like, prepare for different situations, I'll say that I keep a like a tourniquet and a trauma response kit in my car at all times, just like in a fanny pack strapped to the back of the headrest, in case I come across like a car accident while I'm just like cruising around. Or if, you know, like in today's fucking modern society like your like just as likely it feels like to respond to like gunshots when you're like like passing by a shopping mall or like outside of fucking school or something like this because there's like, there's just so many shootings. There's so much gun violence. There's so many like mass shooting situations that I think that like a Stop the Bleed training that different like organizations offer, even like that on its own is something that might be useful for folks that hopefully they'll never have to use but Inmn Yeah, yeah. I mean, that is that is what we hope. Yeah, I feel like personally, if I had to recommend like two lower barrier things that everyone should go out and do it is learning about CPR and a Stop the Bleed training because these are like two pretty, like, easy to access trainings that can make huge differences in whether somebody survives an injury. Bex Absolutely. I'll also say that like, I feel like I've like talked a fair amount of smack, as is appropriate, on like, the medical industrial complex and like the shitty hierarchies within sort of like clinical emergency medicine or like hospital settings. Those are these like, really like dehumanizing, disembodied environments that really take away patient agency in a lot of cases. But, within those systems, there are a lot of like, really, like, deeply radical badass, like incredible people working within those systems. And if you are interested in like getting involved with a medical practice professionally, or if you are already in that world, you're a med tech, or a nurse or a doctor or, you know, whatever, a paramedic, and you want to find other radical people who are interested in approaching that work together, there are people who are doing that. There's actually--by the time this airs, it probably will have already happened--but there's a really cool convergence happening on the east coast this month in May, that's the Health Autonomy Convergence that's for people who are working within the medical system but are coming at it from a anarchist, anti authoritarian, abolitionist perspective. And finding networks like that, like ways to decentralize our knowledge and skills and like, connect with other like radical folks who are interested in this is just so exciting to me. It's very cool. Inmn Yeah, yeah. I just want to say that, like, a real good reason for everyone to learn about first aid and for everyone to learn these basics is that, one, as we're seeing things change in like how police violence or like violence from other sources of fascism occurs, like, we can't even rely on these kind of like networks as much for like, every situation and like, it is helpful for everyone to have some understanding of what to do in an emergency. One, because it like, takes pressure off of those other groups and also because like, it means that like, you know, the best resource that we have are people and so like another person to know how to do this thing or to like, not need as much like care from someone is a great thing. Like, we yeah, we should all be learning basics of these skills because it makes everyone's lives easier. Bex Yeah, and supporting each other in it. Like if you...like, the number one tool that a street medic has in their kit is a buddy. You always go with a buddy. You don't go alone because it's easier to keep a cool head and have good decision making, and stay sort of like oriented and situationally aware and like know what's happening if you are running with another person, and you both have like, even if you have different levels of experience or training, like you've got another person there to help navigate that situation with. And we can can offer one another like so much strength and resilience just by like being present and like tuned in to the same stuff together. One time my medic buddy that I would always run with was like out of town and there was like something happening in the city where I lived and I was like, "I'll just go by myself. It's like no big deal. Like I don't need a buddy. I'm sure it'll be fine." And I was like, such a huge mistake. It ended up being like a fairly like traumatizing experience for me where I was like, "Oh, wait, actually like being in this alone and being like, 'I'm trying to like respond and be prepared,' and like I don't have someone with me who's going through that with me and like tuning into this with me," was...I wouldn't do it again. Inmn Yeah, yeah. Bex So, find a pal. Find a pal who's interested in first aid and fucking skill up together. It's like extremely fun. And you can practice your patient assessment on each other. It's great. Inmn Yeah, yeah, learning is fun. And, you know, the more that we learn these skills now, the less overwhelming they will be, if we are ever faced with an emergency that we have to deal with. Like, yeah, learn it now so it's less stressful in the moment. Bex Yeah, and like learn from sources that are reliable. Like the materials that Riot Medicine has available, like this zine is super tight. I haven't looked through all of their other materials, like in depth, but it's like very legit, or like going to a street medic training, or another training so that you know that your skills that you're building are coming from some sort of reputable source and you don't end up as like, the wacky chaos medic that everyone dreads who's like, running around in like head-to-toe camo with gallons of milk swinging from their belt. And, you know, like, don't be the chaos medic. Like, learn some real skills that are like based in...that are scientifically based and like vetted and bring calm to the situation. Inmn Yeah, yeah. Speaking of calm... [interrupted] Bex Take your chaos elsewhere. Your chaos has a place and it is not in medicking. Inmn Speaking of calm. So, real quick, we have this last little segment since this is the Strangers podcast, even if you're hearing it on the Live like the World is Dying feed. We have a quick word of the month where this is a word that I learn a little bit about the origins of and then asked people if they know anything about it. And I've maybe given you a clue. But, Bex, do you know anything...Do you know the word anemone? Bex Like a sea anemone. Inmn Yeah, like I sea anemone. But, there are other kinds of anemones as well. Bex Like the sea anemone of my enemy is my friend-enenomy? Inmn Yeah, that's that's absolutely the origin. You just guessed it. Bex Tell me more. Inmn Do you have any guesses as to like what the word anemone means? Or, where where it comes from? Bex Anemone, anemone? No, I do not know. But it really sounds like enemy. Inmn It does. It does. So, anemone. So there's sea anemone, but then there's also like, there's a plant that's called anemone. And interestingly, this plant is used to...it's used for a lot of different things medicinally and, how I'm familiar with it is that it was...someone recommended it to me for like panic attacks. And in very low doses. Very, very low doses. This is a... Bex Consult an herbalist. Inmn This is a...this can be a dangerous plant. So, flowering plant anemone comes directly from Latin "anemone," and then from the Greek "anemone," which comes from two little pieces. There's "anemos" and a, you know, "feminine" suffix. So, "anemos" means wind. And so anemone literally means "wind flower" or "daughter of the wind." And some people think that...or like, you know, one one attribution to that name is anemone blooms only during a storm. And it's like...interestingly, its petals are attached to seed pods. And so when the wind blows, the flower opens, and it rips it apart. And the petals are like each attached to a little seed pod. So that is like...the flower is like destroyed and propagates by getting caught in the wind. But interestingly--and this is this is where I think it gets really fun and interesting--is there's a cognate in Latin "anima" or shortened to "ane" which means to breathe. And anemone, as we just learned, is a plant that you can take when having a panic attack to help you breathe. Bex Dang. That is very cool. And that's like a very beautiful image. You have like, that description of the flower being like ripped apart in a storm, but like that propagating, and I feel like that really resonates with me in terms of like, the things that we face that like feel like this huge destructive force, whether that's like things happening like emotionally or psychologically or also like the literal violence that people witness and experience. And like, how can you like harness that, like, violence or destruction and like see where they're like seeds of beautiful things that will like, be planted or like can grow from that, even if like the destruction itself is like the loss of something beautiful, it doesn't mean it's the end of beautiful things coming. Inmn Yeah. And like first aid, we can bloom and show and spread, unfortunately, sometimes through turbulent times. And this ended up being a very appropriate word that I kind of picked at random to be part of this episode. So, I know you'd have to run, but real quick, Is there anywhere on the internet that people can find you that you would like to be found? And the answer can be "No." Bex No, there's nowhere to find me on the internet. But, you should check out Riot Medicine, which I legitimately am like definitely not a part of or have anything to do with, but it is very cool. And Oh, one other thing I'll just quickly say here for folks who have listened to the gunshot wound episode of Live Like the World is Dying, I would like to make a little amendment. When I recorded that episode, I had some outdated information about tourniquets. And in that episode, I described tourniquets as really a tool of last resort. And what we actually know is that tourniquets are a really safe intervention to use. You can, if applied correctly and if it is a sort of like legitimate tourniquet like the CAT gen 7, the combat application tourniquet, these can safely be left on for a really long time. There have been recorded incidents from our long history of global capitalist imperialist warfare. We've learned a lot about combat medicine. And there have been incidences of like a tourniquet staying on for up to 48 hours without that limb being compromised. Do not be afraid to use a tourniquet. Check out that episode if you want more information about specifically Stop the Bleed stuff. But, just take this little amendment to the tourniquet section. Inmn Great. Thank you so much Bex for coming on the podcast. Bex Thanks for having me. Inmn Yeah, stay well. Bex Bye. Inmn Thanks so much for listening. If you enjoyed this podcast, please go take a first aid training, and then tell us about it. But also tell people about the podcast. You can support this podcast by telling people about it. You can support this podcast by talking about it on social media, rating and reviewing and doing whatever the algorithm calls for. Feed it like hungry god. But, if you would like to support us in other sillier ways that don't involve feeding a nameless entity then you can check us out on Patreon at patreon.com/strangersinatangledwilderness. Our Patreon helps pay for things like transcriptions or our lovely audio editor Bursts, as well as going to support our publisher, Strangers in a Tangled Wilderness. Strangers in a Tangled Wilderness is the publisher of this podcast and a few other podcasts including our monthly feature podcast of anarchistic literature, Strangers and a Tangled Wilderness, which comes out monthly, as well as the Anarcho Geek Power Hour, which is a great podcast for people who love movies and hate cops. And just to give you an idea of some other stuff that Strangers in a Tangled Wilderness is up to, we are also getting ready to put out a new book To the Ghosts Who are Still Living by Ami Weintraub. The stories of our ancestors call to us from across time asking to be remembered. In retelling our ancestors experiences of love, tradition, loss and sorrow we not only honor their lives, but we come to understand our own. The trees whisper to the ones who will listen, "Come home." To the Ghosts Who are Still Living is a collection of essays by Ami Weintraub, coming out August, 2023 through Strangers in a Tangled Wilderness. The preorder starts July 1st. And we would like to shout out a few of our patrons in particular. Thank you Princess Miranda, BenBen, Anonymous, Funder, Jans, Oxalis, Janice & O'dell, Paige, Aly, Paparouna, Milica, Boise Mutual Aid, Theo, Hunter, Shawn, S. J., Paige, Mikki, Nicole, David, Dana, Chelsea, Kat J., Staro, Jenipher, Eleanor, Kirk, Sam, Chris, Michaiah, and Hoss the Dog. We seriously couldn't do this without y'all. And I hope everyone out there is doing as well as they can with everything that's happening and we'll talk to you soon. Find out more at https://live-like-the-world-is-dying.pinecast.co

In this episode, we are joined by Michael Wejchert, author of "Hidden Mountains: Survival and Reckoning After a Climb Gone Wrong." Michael's writing about adventure has been featured in various publications, including the New York Times, Adventure Journal, Climbing, Ascent, Alpinist, and more. He shares the fascinating story behind "Hidden Mountains," which recounts a harrowing climbing expedition in a remote Alaskan mountain range that took a dangerous turn, leading to a difficult rescue attempt and the high cost of survival. Our conversation includes a deep dive into several topics, including the impact of high-risk adventure on mental health, the challenges of writing about traumatic experiences, and the writing mentorship Michael received from the late Dave Roberts, a famous author and climber. We also explore the early days of Outward Bound in the United States and Michael's time with New Hampshire's Mountain Rescue Service. Don't miss this gripping and enlightening discussion with Michael Wejchert. Season 16 is focused on how high-risk adventure impacts mental health and is underwritten by wmai.org Michael's bio from his website:  Michael Wejchert has lived in New Hampshire for ten years. He will never leave. He's guided off and on since 2012, in between trips to Newfoundland, Alaska, Patagonia, Peru, and the Canadian Rockies, often with fellow CMG guides, including his fiancée Alexa Siegel. He loves all forms of climbing, from sport clipping to multi-day suffer fests in the mountains. His favorite guiding days usually involve goggles, whiteouts, and cursing over a whisperlite stove. (It's all about that bivouac). He has guided 5.10, WI5, and many successful Presidential Traverses. Michael is a certified SPI, an AMGA Apprentice Rock Guide, a Wilderness First Responder, has his AIARE Level II Avalanche certification, and is a board member of New Hampshire's Mountain Rescue Service. He is an award-winning essayist who wrote for Alpinist, Appalachia, Ascent, Rock & Ice, Gripped, and The New York Times. He and Alexa live in a small off-the-grid cabin surrounded by piles of climbing gear and Alexa's filthy, mismatched socks.              

Collin guides those seeking self-empowerment and personal transformation on enchanted journeys through a magical blend of Sacred Movement, Rituals & Ceremony, and Walking (Hiking~Backpacking~Trekking) as a Sacred Practice. Since beginning her career as a motivational speaker, walking guide, owner/operator of an outdoor gear shop, and master facilitator of creative events, she has helped endless clients discover their inner strength and self-confidence. Collin is widely recognized for her playful humor and the great delight she brings to all she offers. After losing over 100lbs by adding a daily walk to her life, she now inspires people to find health and happiness through the simple act of taking a walk in the magic of nature. Her own journey has taken her from hiking the 2,180 miles of the Appalachian Trail to mystical sojourns throughout Peru, Nepal, Thailand, Europe, and India. She is the author of the award-winning book WildWood Magic: Walking as a Sacred Path, an experienced yoga instructor, a NOLS-certified Wilderness First Responder, a Backcountry Survival Instructor, and a “Leave No Trace” Master Educator. Collin teaches these and other skills through experiential, custom-created programs, mystical retreats, and inspirational events all over the world. Guest Links- To reach Collin: collin@wildwoodmagic.com Link to purchase the book, WildWood Magic: Walking as a Sacred Path (paperback or Kindle): https://bit.ly/wildwoodmagic Collin's Website: www.WildWoodMagic.com  Collin's Facebook Page:  http://www.facebook.com/CollinStuartChambers/   Collin on Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/wildwoodmagic/ The Women's Circle Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theWildWoodCircle The My Walking, Hiking, & Backpacking as a Sacred Path Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/walkingasasacredpath Collin's Free Gift to you “A Guide to Self-Empowerment Through Walking as a Sacred Practice”: https://bit.ly/3sQMW1A To book an appointment to chat with me: https://WildWoodMagic.as.me/ Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: https://www.traildames.com The Summit: https://www.traildamessummit.com The Trail Dames Foundation: https://www.tdcharitablefoundation.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traildames/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/traildames/ Hiking Radio Network: https://hikingradionetwork.com/ Hiking Radio Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hikingradionetwork/ Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters "Dance Upon This Earth" https://www.theburnssisters.com

Today's podcast topic is for all women but more specifically for any woman who has a young girl in her life. Whether you're a mom, aunt, big sister, cousin, school teacher, etc. We're talking about how to talk about our changing bodies, with the young girls in our lives. This conversation touches everything from puberty to menopause and how we can honor our bodies changing needs and support ourselves through all phases of life. About our guest Konika Ray:Konika also known as Ms. Ray by her students is a science teacher mom on a mission to flip puberty positive. She founded GPS with her daughter during the pandemic when it was obvious the world needed more girl power and science education! For over two decades, Konika has been a kindergarten through sixth grade science educator. Most recently, she was the Lower School Science Specialist at the Hamlin School for Girls for sixteen years where she taught thousands of students and parents her puberty, positive body image, and nutrition curriculum.She has a Masters in Education and California teaching credential from the University of San Francisco and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Virginia Polytechnic University. She is a Common Sense Media certified educator and attended the Institute for Social and Emotional Learning. She also has extensive training in teaching mindfulness from Mindful Schools, Spirit Rock Meditation Center, and Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center. Konika is a certified Wilderness First Responder in addition to possessing Wilderness First Aid and CPR certifications.She is passionate about body positivity, destigmatizing puberty, and building communities of empowered learners that confidently celebrate growth.Connect with Konika:www.girlpowerscince.comInstagram: @girlpowerscienceConnect with Megan:Connect with Megan on Instagram @meganewellnessJoin our free Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/202729591192181Join the email list!Mental health resources:Find a therapist near you: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapistsFind a therapist virtually: www.betterhelp.comSuicide prevention: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/Support the show

Sam Coffman Bio Sam Coffman (RH[AHG], MSAOM) began his medical education in the military as a U.S. Special Forces Medic (aka Green Beret medic) in 1989. Prior to this six-year duty as a special forces medic he had already become highly interested in herbalism as a method to provide health care in remote regions with limited medical supplies, and he was able to use much of his special forces medic training to uniquely integrate the infrastructure and needs of field medicine with his own growing brand of herbalism that focused on effectively working with as many as 100 people per day in underserved or remote area herbal clinics, while also addressing community needs such as clean drinking water, food and medicine sustainability and first aid education. Over the next 30 years, Sam's goal became the creation of an integrative medical model that embraces aspects of western, eastern and local bioregional herbalism into a collaborative infrastructure with orthodox western medicine. In 2007, Sam founded a school (The Human Path, AKA Herbal Medics Academy) that offers both online and on-site education in Texas and New Mexico. Today, with nearly 20 faculty members at Herbal Medics Academy, whose experience span professions from medical doctors and nurse practitioners to midwives and clinical herbalists, Sam and his wife Suchil have developed and managed four main programs. These programs are: Austere Medicine, Clinical Herbalism, Advanced Medicine Making (Apothecarist) and Family Herbalism - which includes doula certification and emergency birth training. As a part of the Austere Medicine Program Sam also teaches Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness First Responder certification as well as a more advanced wilderness medicine courses that also includes setting up and managing medical infrastructure in remote, post-disaster and austere environments. Since moving during the summer of 2022 to the Taos, NM region, Sam is currently setting up the new Taos HMA campus and full-time clinic while prepping for board exams in order to obtain his NM acupuncture license and writing his next book for Storey publishing (“Survival Gardening”). Sam's current book “Herbal Medic” is in print and was a #1 Amazon best-seller in the Emergency Medicine and First Aid categories for over 9 months.

Patricia Cameron is the chair of Outdoor Leadership and Recreation Technology at Pikes Peak State College, Vice-Chair of the Board of Food to Power, and on the board of the Trails and Open Spaces Coalition. She is also a Wilderness First Responder and a Wilderness First Response, First Aid, and Heartsaver CPR instructor, a Certified Interpretive Guide, a Leave No Trace Master Educator, and a 4 times NOLS graduate.  She was honoured in 2020 as a Colorado Springs Woman of Influence and is a freelance writer and photographer, a thru hiker, and the founder of Blackpackers, a 501(c)(3) with a mission to create economic equity in outdoor recreation. We had the opportunity to sit down with Patricia to discuss her work but also to address some hard topics and the importance of celebrating where you are.

Created by Mari Feher, Hosted by Ania WiktoroviczIn July of 2022 Jaden Stewart of  Gallatin County Sheriff SAR in Montana, Karel Kaiser and their partner set out to summit Mt Rainier in the state of Washington via the Ptarmigan Ridge route. As they started out from their high camp in 30+ miles /hour wind, they noticed a lone headlamp from the party ahead of them giving off SOS signals. At this point, the team knew there would be no summit bid in their day as the terrain became increasingly dire with truck size boulders coming loose as they happened  upon  a climber with a crushed leg. The saga of their 24 plus hour rescue complete with a Chinook and aided by their Inreach and medical training is fascinating to say the least.   

Chris Knapp is a father, homesteader, environmental educator and founder of Maine Local Living School. He is passionate about sharing pathways into relationship with the human and more-than-human communities through hand craft, homesteading arts and deep listening. Chris is endlessly fascinated by the exploration of why the world is as it is and the human potential for creativity and positive change. Chris has designed and taught experiential programming for grade-schoolers to graduate students for over twenty years. He holds a M.S. in environmental studies from Antioch University New England, is a Wilderness First Responder and a Registered Maine Guide.Maine Local Living School: https://www.mainelocalliving.org/Learn more about Thoreau College and the microcollege movement at: https://thoreaucollege.org/Driftless Folk School: https://www.driftlessfolkschool.org/

A thorough breakdown of the step-by-step process of approaching and dealing with a real medical emergency by Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmer, Cody Wright, and Wilderness First Responder, Vince. In this episode you'll learn the full EMT patient assessment, from the scene size-up to the primary assessment and all the way to the patient treatment. Rescue Swimmer Mindset Episode 82 Watch the Full Episode on YouTube HERE Training for Rescue Swimmer School, BUDS, Air Force PJ or any Elite Athletic Training? ALL Courses LIFEGUARD Course Perfect Form Master Class Win the Day Training Program Hold your Breath like a Helicopter Rescue Swimmer Subscribe to: RSM and Wildertainment on YouTube. Instagram:⁣⁣ @RescueSwimmerMindset @Wildertainment ⁣⁣ Tiktok: ⁣⁣ @rescueswimmermindset ⁣⁣ @wildertainment⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ The Rescue Swimmer Mindset is hosted by one current and one veteran Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmer, Cody & Vince. This show is best suited for those with a physically driven mindset such as Athletes, Helicopter Rescue Swimmers, Olympians, Air Force Pararescue Jumpers, Marine Recons, Army Rangers, Green Berets, Infantry, Navy Seals, Special Forces, individuals preparing for Bootcamp or simply those trying to get into physical shape. This podcast is not associated with the Coast Guard nor the military in any way and does not represent the views nor positions of those organizations. -The RSM Team Be Better.

Today we sit down with the one and only "She-Ra" A.K.A Renee Patrick! We begin the show with what it means to identify as a thru-hiker. Renee has been involved in the outdoor, backpacking, thru-hiking world for 20+ years now, and we dive into what it means to her to be a thru-hiker, and whether or not that definition has changed over the years. We dive deeper into time itself and as she describes it "Deep Time." Is there a finite amount of time needed to reach this type of time and what are the conditions that it is found? Along the way we go through her time in the outdoors and her progression into who she has become today. We start with her initial thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail back in 2002, and how the fire that began there, never was quenched. Travelling forward through 4 years of college to her next thru-hike on the Pacific Crest Trail in 2006, we chat the thoughts when she reached the point many in the outdoors eventually reach, the question of. "How can I make hiking my life?" We discuss the growth from a hiker into making hiking your life. We chat Wilderness First Responder courses, meeting other hikers involved in the industry, and following your curiosity. We chat being open to wherever the job may take you and learning the lessons along the way. We learn the steps Renee took to follow her passion and create a life in the outdoors. We chat all things trail maintenance. We discuss the incredible amount of work that goes into even just a mile of trail. We wander the line of thought of when doing trail maintenance, when it is done the best, it is the least "seen" or "felt." We send out appreciation to all past, present, and future trail maintainers, for without them, well there would not be trails. We go into all things Blue Mountains Trail and Oregon Desert Trail. Two trail systems both located in the state of Oregon, which Renee has an important role in the decisions of trail routing, conservationism, and trail awareness. We discuss the missions of both trails, and how one goes about bringing the thought of conservationism to the forefront of each hiker's minds and most importantly actions. Is it the maps, the trail association, the individual's responsibility, the preparation, the information along the way, what are the ways and how does it become a reality? We discuss what a trail mean's when sometimes the very point of a "trail" is to not become a "trail." We chat a pair of scissors and $5 per cut of hair "fundraising", the immensity of time in 6 weeks to build 30ft of trail, and the beauty of alternates. We discuss waypoints as suggestions, hiker-trash as a company, concept, responsibility, and connection amongst hikers. We discuss dirt being the greatest equalizer. We chat not being ashamed of one's stink and circle back to the definition of "thru-hike" and how it becomes different for every hike. As she puts it: "The trail is the unknown but the trail is also me." Truly a wonderful chat, thank you Renee! FAVORITE QUOTES: "I identify as a thru-hiker over most other things." "I didn't really have the money, but I had the time." "Follow your curiosity." "Dirt is a great equalizer." To learn more about She-Ra: Instagram: @wearehikertrash Website: Sherahikes.com Oregon Desert Trail Website: ONDA.org Blue Mountains Trail Website: HellsCanyon.org To learn more about who we are click below: Website: www.ElevenSkys.com

Your wilderness experience begins with travel.   Listen as Dr. Natalie Bronthius gives fascinating tips on how to stay safe as we travel, especially for solo travelers.  She covers common social media scams, Uber/Taxi/Lyft safety, hitch hiking, hotel robberies, and getting lost.For more information on Solo Travel, virtual Wilderness First Aid, and Wilderness First Responder courses check out www.survivalmedonline.org

Dave believes the natural world is one of our most powerful teachers and mentors. Dave co-founded Forest Play in 2011 with the goal of facilitating programs that connect people to nature, others and themselves.  Forest Play is grounded in the learning philosophies of Coyote Mentoring and Forest Schools and inspired by the understanding that stories, wilderness skills and sensory experiences in nature can help children and adults be more creative, resilient and emotionally intelligent. Dave also facilitates nature-based leadership programs for the Banff Centre and the Pacific Centre for Leadership and leads adult workshops for teachers and educators in Forest Play and nature - connection mentoring.  He has a Master's Degree in Recreation Management, is an accredited Master Interpretive Guide a Wilderness First Responder and proud father of two wonderful daughters (ages 11 & 13). Coyote's Guide: http://coyotesguide.com/ Child and Nature Alliance Canada/Forest School Canada: https://childnature.ca/ Wilderness Awareness School: https://www.wildernessawareness.org/ Wisdom of the Earth (Salt Spring) and the Pine Project (Toronto) (these are really Canada's versions of Wilderness Awareness School): https://www.wisdomoftheearth.ca/ https://pineproject.org/ David Sobel: https://www.davidsobelauthor.com/nature-preschools-and-forest-kindergartens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexander Bryant is the founder and lead instructor at SARCRAFT – a wilderness skills school based in Cherokee County, Georgia, devoted to spreading the knowledge of wilderness medicine, survival, bushcraft, preparedness, and general outdoor competency. Alex's love for the outdoors was born in Boy Scouts, where he attained the rank of Eagle and earned 90 merit badges. He served with Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services Wilderness Search & Rescue Team for over a decade, spending five years as a Squad Leader planning and leading field search missions. Additionally, he is the youngest person ever to achieve the National Association for Search & Rescue's SARTECH 1 certification – a benchmark only attained by 100+ people in the last 25 years, and is currently certified as a Wilderness First Responder. Alex is hiker trash and proud of it, having hiked over 1,000 miles of the Appalachian Trail, as well as logging hundreds of miles on other trails everywhere from Colorado to Florida. Outside of SARCRAFT, he enjoys fine whiskey, tactical shooting, and spending time with his wife, Sarah. You can learn more about Alex and the courses he offers on his website: https://sarcraft.com/. You can also check SARCRAFT on Instagram: @sarcraft_survival ******************************************** Want to learn how to attract, hire, and retain top-tier employees? Interested in learning how to scale your business to increase revenue and profit while working less? Then join my Business Success Mastermind group. A new cohort is starting. Now accepting applications: https://ib4e-coaching.com/mastermind ******************************************** Please support this podcast: https://ib4e-coaching.com/podinfo #leadership #leadershipcoaching #business #success #alexbryant #sarcraft #bushcraft #survival #searchandrescue ******************************************** If you like this podcast, consider supporting the effort. Every little bit helps. Thanks.

Hosted by Ania Wiktorowicz, Created by Mari FeherIn June of 2022 Sam Kang was leading a 5.6 trad route on Unicorn Peak in the Tatoosh Range in Washington, when a microwave-size rock came loose, sending them to a 25 foot fall, landing face up on the ground.  Freak accidents like this can happen to anyone and on routes that you have done a thousand times before.  Petra Lebaron-Botts who is a trainee with Portland Mountain Rescue and Roberta Zouain an instructor with the Mazamas were the climbing partners that provided excellent immediate care and aided in the helicopter rescue. Climbers of Color is well known if you are a climber in the Pacific Northwest. Not only Sam Kang is the founder of Corvallis Climbers of Color in Corvallis, Oregon  and a pillar of the community  but also a solid and experienced climber.  If you wish to contribute to their recovery, follow the links below. Sam's Gofundme page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-sam-kangCorvallis Climbers of Color: https://valleyrockgym.com/corvallisclimbersofcolorLinks where you can find courses in first aid and medical training: nols.edumazamas.orgncascades.orgredcross.orgwildmed.orgcascadewildernessmed.comwildsafe.org

Today I'm joined by one of the most fun and inspiring mother/daughter teams around, Charlotte and Georgia Clews.Charlotte is a Registered Maine Guide, Wilderness First Responder, ultrarunner, twin, grad student, thru hiker, business owner, all.the.things. Oh, and the mom of two teen girls, so at least we have one thing in common….Charlotte has done a lot of adventuring with her daughters, but raised the bar particularly high with her last thru-hike. When she and her younger daughter Georgia got bored with the isolation of quarantine, instead of just finding something new on Hulu to binge, they opted for Plan B and decided to attempt the Arizona Trail, which had never been thru hiked by someone as young as Georgia before. It's not often I get FOMO from a middle-schooler, I've been quite happy watching that part of my life disappear in the rear view mirror, but Georgia Clews has got me wanting to vlog from the desert. Until I see my first tarantula, then who am I kidding, I'd be out.I thought this conversation would be a great follow on from my last episode with Lindsey Lapointe of Seacoast Hikes - because we know Lindsey and her kids will be doing something like this in another decade.Must see TV!:Charlotte and Georgia's amazing Arizona Trail recap video (Must See TV!)Many more adventures documented on the Clews family YouTube channelAnd a small portion of the megazillion links you can find over on the newly re-designed Guides Gone Wild website (check it out!!)Arizona TrailWhat is a ‘zero day'?What is a javelina? Ocelot?Wait, there is such a thing as a pack rat?Mt. Lemmon (AZ)Mica Mountain (AZ)Marden's

We're back with season two of Expanding the Outdoors! In this first episode, we interview Dani (she/they) who is an LTGBQ+ youth camp director by day, Wilderness First Responder on the trails, and sober adventurer in life. In this intimate episode, Dani chats with us on the representation barriers they have faced with accessing outdoor activities, the impacts that non-inclusive language and inclusive language can have in emergency situations, and her hopes for herself, their community, and the future of outdoor activities. E.T.O believes in providing proper compensation to folks who volunteer to speak on the podcast as their stories hold immense value. Along with offering $25 to each speaker, we encourage our listeners to make a donation to the speaker. Dani's Venmo is @Dani-Logan

WFR (pronounced “woofer”) = Wilderness First Responder. After 80 hours of training, Ian fulfills a bucket-list item: becoming a certified NOLS Wilderness First Responder. The crew quizzes him on what he learned and his first faux pas.

Sarah attended Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration and worked at a 5-star-5-diamond resort in Colorado, a 4,000+ all-suite hotel in Las Vegas, and an international restaurant company in New York City, all before graduating. At age 22, she was the Director of Sales and Marketing for a private resort in Florida. During a brief career in Boston, she managed a 220-seat jazz club in Harvard Square. She then moved back to Vermont and started working with her mom and uncle as the fifth generation of her family to manage Basin Harbor Club. As the Director of Sales, she now describes her role as helping people enjoy all that Basin Harbor has to offer, whether that's a family reunion, a wedding, a group retreat, or a day spent on the Lake. Sarah was also chosen as one of VBM's Rising Stars in Vermont. In her free time, Sarah is a lover of the great outdoors, a gastronome, and a world traveler, and she is also certified as a Wilderness First Responder. On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Sarah Morris, who is passionate about keeping pace with evolving customer expectations while staying true to her 136yr old Vermont resort's brand. She shares her insights on gearing up for each new summer season and why a spirit of collaboration with resorts with opposite seasons helps when successfully hiring new staff. What You Will Learn in this Episode: What it means to Sarah to be the fifth generation host at basin Harbour How the Basin Harbor Resort prepares to crescendo into the summer season and add more than 100 staff to their family How Sarah fosters a sense of creativity and collaboration to stand out from the crowd and differentiate the resort from others Why Sarah is still so passionate about creating a guest experience that allows her visitors to relax and recharge in nature How the Basin Harbor Resort stays actively involved in the tourism and business community Why creativity surges when we're facing adversity and some of the creative ways that Sarah and her team have been able to solve recent problems How a family-focused mindset builds trust with guests and staff Exciting projects that Sarah has planned for the next year or two Sarah's experience of participating in successful collaborations with others in the travel and tourism industry How Guest Expectations Have Evolved What guests are looking for changes as much from year to year as generationally. So in a resort that has been operating for over 100 years, there have been changes over time. Sarah describes the themes that the Basin Harbor Club has carried forward over the years, including being actively involved in the tourism community, as well as the general business community in Vermont, and how that has helped them maintain their family-centered ethos. We discuss the personality of a truly rural campus resort and how the Basin Harbor Club has stayed true to a product that they want to deliver upon experientially for their guests. Of course, it's also important for tourist destinations to keep up with modern sensibilities, so Sarah describes how she has married online accessibility with an atmosphere of allowing people to disconnect from their home life, their work-life, and be very present during their vacation time. Creative Solutions to Challenges When times are tough, as they have been in our industry over the last two years, we have to find creative solutions to help you overcome challenges. Sarah and I dig into some of the ways that she has leveraged the resort's history to understand how to grow through adversity. We also discuss the importance of fostering a sense of ‘coopetition,' where perceived competitors come together to do something bigger together than they can do on their own. At Basin Harbor Club, they want to provide an experience that their guests love, and that includes recommending other resorts that might be more suitable for their needs. Sarah dives into what she loves about the willingness to share in the industry and why they love to work with local artisans and food and beverage producers, so they can highlight the region's growers and producers and incorporate that Vermont flavor into their products too. Recruiting New Staff We also take the conversation in the direction of managing a seasonal property and the challenges of scaling from 20 employees in the winter to north of 150 employees in the summer months. Sarah lends her expertise on hiring seasonal staff strategies for scaling up and how she recruits new employees in collaboration with resorts and their current staff. The joy of being a seasonal destination is that you can seek out opportunities to connect with properties that are in opposite seasons and make sure that you are keeping good staff in well-supported roles. Recruiting staff is such a critical part of creating an amazing guest experience, especially in a resort that prides itself on its family feel and counts guests and staff as part of that extended family. Resources: Website: www.basinharbor.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-morris-027541b/ Biz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/basin-harbor-club/

Kelli Lutz began her wilderness medicine career with wilderness first aid elective in college.  She quickly changed her degree and now uses her Wilderness EMT to instruct others and provide medical coverage to wilderness movie sets.  She has guided whitewater rafting, backpacking and ice cave glacier tours in Alaska.  She currently teaches for Aerie Backcountry Medicine when not shed hunting with her husband and Weimaraner, Blue.  Topics Discussed: Working on remote movie sets.Identifying life threats and assessing patients.Working in austere environments and being resourceful.How a WFR course prepares you for hunting solo.MacGyvering treatments when in the backcountry. . Chasing Rabbits:Sign up for a Wilderness First Responder Course: https://aeriemedicine.com/You can find more about me, your host, at my website or Instagram.  Intro Music: Jason Shaw- Back to the WoodsOutro Music: Bumy Goldson- Keep Walking

Are you craving sisterhood? A deeper connection to nature? Are you curious about van life and everything that goes along with it, including, uh, toilet stuff? Then you'll love my chat with Chelsea Rose.  Chelsea Amaya Rose is a certified women's circle facilitator and outdoor educator. She will be a certified Wilderness First Responder in 2022. Chelsea leads others through transformative movement and self-care rituals, mindfulness practices, and cultivating authentic connection from her home base in Utah, and hosts virtual women's circles online. Her passion is rooted in helping women reclaim their innate power, and in assisting all people to embody the best versions of themselves on a daily basis. Not to mention, she's an expert vanlifer and experienced much of the pandemic in her van Ivy, visiting beautiful sights and parks throughout the U.S. In this episode, we talk about: her spiritual journey,  starting at age 14 when she first started meditating how she make decisions in life, including listening to her guides and adhering to the motto, "feel the fear and do it anyway."her best tips for tapping into your intuitionhow her traumatic past with female friendships led her to becoming a certified women's circle facilitator and how sisterhood has profoundly transformed her lifeher deep connection with nature her best advice for those who are curious about van life, including everything and anything about toilet stuff what she absolutely needs when she hits the road with her van and dogsJoin Chelsea's next women's circle (and other events) here: https://www.chelsinthewild.com/eventsConnect with Chelsea: https://www.chelsinthewild.com/https://www.instagram.com/chels.inthewildJoin the DO YOU community: https://www.instagram.com/doyoupod/https://www.facebook.com/groups/196063679296832Keep up with Brianne: https://www.instagram.com/briehogan/https://www.facebook.com/briannehoganwriterVisit Brianne's website: https://www.briannehogan.caRead NOT RELATED TO HULK HOGAN: https://briannehogan.substack.com/ Support the show

Starting a business can be scary. When Jennifer started her business ten years ago, fear reared its ugly head. Rather than let it stop her, she asked, “how can I get around this?” and learned to work WITH fear instead of running from it. Her focus on problem-solving and a dedication to the people she serves kept her outdoor business open and growing (even during COVID!). To learn how to embrace challenges and keep moving forward, you gotta listen to this one. Can't-Miss Moments From This Episode:Who said your business had to match your background? In Jennifer's case, a complete change of pace made perfect sense (could it make sense for you, as well?) What's your “pixie dust”? Jennifer's out-of-the-box approach makes her adventures truly one-of-a-kind. You'll want to borrow this strategy to find the “secret sauce” for your own biz So the goal or plan you had in mind didn't work out — now what? Stop? Jennifer has a way better strategy you can use  24/7 hustle-and-grind: the myth I want to die in a freaking fire. Truth time: you don't have to work around the clock for no pay to build a successful business When fear, imposter syndrome, and worry start to take us over… here's how Jennifer and I shift our focus. It certainly helps me get a handle on my fear-based bull$h*t (and it can help you, too)!This one is jam-packed full of advice. Don't miss out - listen now!Jennifer's Bio:Jennifer is an outdoor recreational enthusiast and professional who loves sharing her passion with others. Her passion for the environment and thirst for the outdoors motivated her to change careers at the age of 35 and start her own recreation-based business. Jennifer has a B.A. in Communication Studies and an M.S. in Recreation with a focus in Outdoor and Environmental Education. Jennifer is an American Canoe Association instructor and instructor trainer. Because she recognizes the need to provide safe learning environments for her customers, she believes in spreading best practices in paddle sports education through her instructor certification program. On top of her American Canoe Association Instructor certifications, Wilderness First Responder, she is a licensed trainer for CPR and First Aid through the American Red Cross.In the off-season you can find Jennifer teaching our future recreation and outdoor adventure professionals at Ithaca College as an assistant professor in the Recreation and Leisure Studies Department where she enjoys teaching and sharing her knowledge and professional experience.Although, Paddle-N-More and Finger Lakes Adventure Camp are her passion, Jennifer also teaches and leads outdoor excursions and adventures, such as backpacking, mountain biking, and backcountry travel. She loves to be outdoors and if the wind conditions are not right for paddling, you'll often see her kiteboarding just off of the Myers Park location.Resources and links mentioned:Jennifer's sitesPaddle-N-MoreAdventure CampThe E-Myth by Michael GerberCome kick ass with me:Permission to Kick Ass websiteAngie's Facebook PageAngie on InstaAngie on YouTubeDownload this episode

Wilderness therapy programs have evolved over the last twenty years to better help those with learning differences that impact mental health. Many young people who enroll in wilderness therapy programs have undiagnosed learning differences, including dyslexia, ADHD, etc., that need to be addressed for a healthy change to occur. In this episode, we dive into this topic with Sanford Shapiro, a learning specialist at Evoke, and Anson McNulty, Operations Director at Summit Achievement, who has dyslexia.   Sanford's Bio from the Evoke Website:  Sanford Shapiro, M.Ed Learning Specialist & Executive Consultant for Evoke Therapy Programs Sanford Shapiro is a learning disabilities specialist who is a highly sought after trainer and speaker, noted for his ability to bridge gaps between therapy and cognitive science. He has been interviewed on TV and in print for his insights into learning differences and social-emotional concerns. Education & Prior Work Experience Sanford has had an extensive career as a teacher-trainer, school director and special needs consultant. Sanford's knowledge is steeped in research and heart, born from personal and family experience as well as professional and clinical work. Known for his success with dyslexic learners, gifted students and those on the autism spectrum, Sanford's mission has always been grounded by sharp insights about the day-to-day lives of children and adults who learn differently. Strengths Sanford has lived abroad in Australia as well as the west coast and mountain ranges of the northwestern U.S. Sanford was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York and lived and worked in Appalachia and New England. These diverse experiences have reinforced the idea that different cultures are to be celebrated and yet always finding the joy in common ground. Interests Sanford and his wife Debbie, parents of two young adult sons currently live in the beautiful UNESCO world heritage city of Cuenca, Ecuador. This is their current base of operations and life, and enjoy traveling back to the USA for friends, family, and work. Sanford is also the author of two children's books, A Light Within (2017) and A Light Within My Dyslexia.   Anson's Bio from the Summit Website:  Anson grew up in the West Village of New York City, where he got to experience the vast culture and diversity the city has to offer. As Anson is dyslexic, he went to a special boarding school in midstate New York where he started to develop his love for nature. Anson attended Unity College in Maine where he received a Bachelor's degree in Outdoor Recreation Administration. Anson first discovered Summit Achievement shortly after graduating college. He was drawn to this work as it allowed him to be outside and give back to youth. He experienced so much support in his journey through dyslexia, and Anson wanted the opportunity to provide that same support to young people. Anson has worked at Summit Achievement since 2002. Since starting out as a guide, he's held multiple roles at Summit. Currently, Anson serves as the Operations Director, as well as being a co-owner. Anson is responsible for hiring and training guide staff and for overseeing the general day-to-day operations of the program. In addition to his education at Unity College, Anson is also certified as Wilderness First Responder, CPR Instructor, and CPI (Crisis Prevention and Intervention) Instructor. When Anson is not at Summit, which isn't often, he likes to spend time with his family on the Saco River and enjoys the scenic roads of New Hampshire and Maine on his motorcycle.

Derek Branstrom originally hails from the Chicago area. After college, he moved to Denver and began his teaching career in Jefferson County Public Schools, teaching math and physical education for 19 years. During the summer, Derek instructed for Outward Bound for eight sessions and then with SROM with an emphasis in backpacking, climbing, and mountaineering. Derek received his master's in sport administration from the University of Northern Colorado. He has been teaching wilderness first aid for NOLS Wilderness Medicine since 2008. He has been the director of the Outdoor Leadership program since 2015. Branstrom lobbied to add a major in Outdoor Leadership at CCU, which came to fruition in the fall of 2017. He has taken students all across the world from trekking Kilimanjaro to backpacking in the Grand Canyon to rock climbing the granite cliffs of Vedauwoo. He is also a Wilderness First Responder through NOLS, a Leave No Trace Master Educator, Avalanche Level 2 trained with AIARE, an American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) Single Pitch Instructor and has completed the AMGA rock guide course. In this episode, Derek and I talk about the importance of solitude, experiential learning, and how I almost died on a trip with Derek?? Listen in to find out more. For more mental health content, follow me on social media @joshkorac. If you've been liking the show, please go give the show a review/rating on Apple Podcasts and make sure to share it with your friends! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today's guest is https://www.instagram.com/morepowderturns/ (Mike Trombetta.) Mike Trombetta, a native of Flemington, NJ, grew a passion for mountain living, skiing, and gourmet cooking. After attending culinary school in Vermont, Mike headed west to the Sierra Nevada Mountains to start a new life in Truckee, California. Mike has a fascinating and adventurous career path. He is a ski patrolman and a wilderness first responder and a member of a mountain search and rescue team in Lake Tahoe, California.  In the summers, Mike does what he calls “low stress” guiding for hiking, mountain biking, and kayak tours for Tahoe Adventures, and he is also a professionally trained gourmet chef. But the main reason I asked Mike to be on the show is that for 8 weeks each year, Mike is a helicopter ski guide in Alaska for the Alaska Rendezvous company in Valdez, Alaska, where he leads guests from their resort in Alaska on and off the helicopter then down the mountain for what Mike calls the “greatest skiing on earth.”  Mike is a certified Wilderness First Responder and is Level III American Avalanche Institute certified. Mike is also a proud member of the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Team and an entrepreneur with his gourmet catering company he named “Farm to Belly.” Mike and I discuss what it is like when a helicopter drops you off on a remote mountain in Alaska and there is nothing but you, your guide, and the mountain for as far as you can see.  Mike shares some amazing stories of recusing a friend from what calls “the biggest avalanche he has ever seen”, almost a mile in length down the bowl of the mountain. He also shares some survival tips that every skier needs to know if they ever find themselves caught in an avalanche. Mike and I also cover the book he goes back to most often, why he keeps a daily journal, and what it is like trying to grow a small business in a resort area like Lake Tahoe. Also, mike discusses his philosophy why a guide and first responder “needs to be an asset, not a liability” and what it is like training his first ever avalanche rescue dog, a black lab named https://www.instagram.com/p/COv_PtvjYCC/ (Graupel.) So… Thank you for listening.   If you like what you hear, please HIT the SUBSCRIBE BUTTON.  We have a bunch of cool interviews, like this one, to come. Enjoy my conversation with Mike Trombetta – Ski patrolman, wilderness first responder, Alaska Helicopter Ski guide, gourmet chef, and entrepreneur.  And remember… “Life is built, not born…” Mentioned In this Episode:  Website:  https://arlinc.com/ (Alaska Rendezvous Heli Skiing ) Website: https://tahoeadventurecompany.com/ (Tahoe Adventure Company ) Website: http://www.farmtobelly.com/ (Farm to Belly ) Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g33191-Truckee_Lake_Tahoe_California_California-Vacations.html (Truckee, California ) Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g155987-Lake_Tahoe_California_California-Vacations.html (Lake Tahoe, California / Nevada ) Book: https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Rescues-Paramedics-Adventures-Yellowstone/dp/B08T51699R/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=wild+rescues+by+kevin&qid=1631460768&sr=8-1#customerReviews (Wild Rescues: A Paramedic's Extreme Adventures in Yosemite, Yellowstone, and Grand Teton (By Kevin Grange))

This week Andy is excited to talk with Ranger Allie of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument outside of Ashland, Oregon. After growing up miles away from the San Andreas fault in Southern California , Allie became fascinated by fault systems and mountains. She spent 5 years studying geology in Hawaii before taking her experience as a park ranger to pursue her dream job (at the time) working at the Monterey Bay aquarium as a tour guide. While living and working in Monterey, Allie was able to earn her Certified Interpretive Guide certification solidifying her love of informal education to the public. During her time in that area, she also fell back in love with being outdoors and started leading guided hiking tours through Airbnb experiences. She wanted to take these skills to the next level and search for a way to keep growing. She started backpacking and realized this is where her career path was going. This is how Allie came to be an undergraduate in Outdoor Adventure Leadership at Southern Oregon University. She has earned her Wilderness First Responder certification and is excited to continue to grow as a leader in the outdoor field. She looks forward to the opportunity to travel and gain experience in other cultures. Follow Allie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adventure_allie13/ Allies Blog- https://adventurealliecom.wordpress.com Be sure to listen to the end of the episode to find out how to win a year supply of coffee from our sponsor CS Instant coffee. We'd like to thank our sponsors: CNOC Outdoors making our adventures the best possible, simple, enjoyable, fulfilling and sustainable. Go to https://cnocoutdoors.com and be sure to use coupon code 'Hiker Podcast' for 10% off trekking poles.  Or is this link: https://cnocoutdoors.com/discount/Hiker%2520Podcast CS Instant Coffee makers of environmentally sustainable and great tasting instant coffee for the trail. Use our affiliate link to get yours and help the show: https://cs-instant-coffee.peachs.co/a/andy-neal . Also use the Promo Code “hikerpodcast” when checking out to be entered in the contest Andy told you about on the end of the show! Big thank you to our Patreon Patron's for supporting The Hiker Podcast. If you'd like to support The Hiker Podcast on Patreon go to https://www.patreon.com/thehikerpodcast. ALL PATREON SUPPORTERS GET AN EXCLUSIVE "HIKING IS FOR EVERYBODY" STICKER! Each week new hiker Andy Neal, takes you along on the trail talking with voices in the outdoor and hiking community finding stories of how hiking has inspired them to grow, create, and better the world and environment around them. A show for those first starting out on the trail and for experienced thru-hikers! Follow Host Andy Neal on Instagram: www.instagram.com/andyfilmsandhikes Email Andy andy@hikerpodcast.com Go to www.hikerpodcast.com for all our social media accounts, email, and all the ways to listen to The Hiker Podcast! Send Andy a Postcard from the trail! The Hiker Podcast 1750 Delta Waters Road STE 102-406 Medford, OR 97504 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hikerpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hikerpodcast/support

Patrick Rollins is the lead instructor for Randall's Adventure & Training and is part of the team at ESEE Knives. He developed his enthusiasm for the outdoors from an early age, growing up camping, hunting, fishing, and a member of the Boy Scouts before spending 19 years as a Sheriff's Deputy in Whitfield County, Georgia. Since then, he has taught numerous classes in the US and the Amazon jungles of Peru. Randall's Adventure & Training teaches survival, Bushcraft, land navigation, basic human tracking, single rope techniques, rope rescue, cave rescue, wilderness first responder, and Search and Rescue classes.Patrick is certified as a First Responder, Firearms Instructor, Glock Armorer, Rope Rescue Technician, Swiftwater Rescue Technician, and Wilderness First Responder. He has many hours of training in various skill sets, including woodland operations, wilderness survival training, land navigation, and tracking. He has been a Law Enforcement Instructor since 2001 and served on the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office Special Response Team (Entry and Sniper) from 2001 to 2004. Quotes:"Be adaptable.""Get comfortable with being uncomfortable.""Get out there and do it."Topics Discussed:5 Cs of survivability CuttingCombustionCordageContainerCoverPatrick's background & love of the outdoorsThe difference between Survival & BushcraftEsee's most popular knivesHow to get started in BushcraftDeciphering "good" informationThe start of Randall's Adventure & TrainingGear testing & customer feedback Knife steelsTesting the limits of gearFavorite knife styles and their applications Future company plansHow to manage ticks while in natureUnderstanding what a good knife isAre there too many outdoor companies?The outdoor class that everyone should takeThe "Glock" of knivesLife lessons from the outdoorsResources Mentioned:ESEE Knives Randall's Adventure & Training Ontario Knife CompanyRowen ManufacturingBlade ShowShot Show#beatereseeOsprey BackpacksJames Gibson2% for ConservationDave CanterburyVictorinox Swiss Army War Bonnet HammockBig Agnes Copper Spur TentBlack DiamondTactical Intent Book: Camping and Woodcraft by Horace KephartBook: Adventure Travel In The Third World by Jeff Randall & Mike Perrin Book: Bushcraft - Outdoor Skills and Wilderness Survival by Mors KochanskiPodcast: The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast: The Meat Eater

Collin Chambers is the founder of WildWood Magic and is widely recognized for encouraging people to take walks in nature. After losing 100 pounds by adding a daily walk to her life, she now inspires people to find health and happiness through the simple act of walking. She teaches personal transformation through enchanted journeys in a magical union of Walking as a Sacred Practice, Rituals & Ceremony, and Self-Empowering Hiking & Backpacking Programs. Since beginning her career as a hiking guide and coach, owner of an outdoor gear shop, and facilitator of workshops and events, she has helped endless people discover their inner strength and self-confidence. Her own journey has taken her from hiking 2,180 miles on the Appalachian Trail to mystical sojourns throughout Peru, Nepal, Thailand, Europe, and India. She is a certified Wilderness First Responder, Backcountry Survival Instructor, and a “Leave No Trace” Trainer. She teaches these and other skills through experiential group and one-on-one custom-created programs. Guest Links- WildWood Magic: Walking as a Sacred Path (paperback or Kindle): https://www.amazon.com/WildWood-Magic-Guide-Walking-Sacred/dp/B08W7DPSC4/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=walking+as+a+sacred+path&qid=1614116537&sr=8-1 Collin's website: www.WildWoodMagic.com Collin on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CollinStuartChambers/ Collin on Instagram: www.instagram.com/wildwoodmagic/ Collin's 'Women's Circle' Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theWildWoodCircle Collin's 'My Walking, Hiking, & Backpacking as a Sacred Path' Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/walkingasasacredpath Book an appointment to chat with Collin: https://WildWoodMagic.as.me/ Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: https://www.traildames.com The Summit: https://www.traildamessummit.com The Trail Dames Foundation: https://www.tdcharitablefoundation.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traildames/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/traildames/ Hiking Radio Network: https://hikingradionetwork.com/ Hiking Radio Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hikingradionetwork/ Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters "Dance Upon This Earth" https://www.theburnssisters.com

This week Clint and I sat down With Wayne Bailey and Kim Waites. Kim is a Leave No Trace Master Educator, a Wilderness First Responder and has completed courses in the Leopold Land Ethic and earned a certificate in Wilderness Stewardship through the University of Montana's distance learning program. She currently serves as the Wilderness Stewardship Coordinator for Wild Alabama, formerly Wild South and has held this position for seven years. After Wayne retired from school teaching in 2004, a hiking trip planned for 200-300 miles in 2007 turned into a thru hike of the AT in 2007 completed October 5. This led to a thru hike of the PCT in 2009 and the CDT in 2010. Since 2012 he has remained an active volunteer wilderness ranger for the US Forest Service through training provided by Wild South (now Wild Alabama). He was named volunteer of the year in 2015 for Wild South. They have over 30 rangers and their patrols range from 3-18 miles. Thanks for listening! Find all our episodes at dayfirepodcast.com This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Today I'm sharing some of the wisdom from taking a Wilderness First Responder course, and how that can apply to our lives. Enjoy! WFR course providers include NOLS Wilderness Medicine, WMA and Base Medical. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisdomofthewilderness/message

Today I’m talking to Laurie Watt, the Women’s Program Coordinator for Mooney Mountain Guides in Concord, NH. Laurie is an AMGA Single Pitch Instructor and Apprentice Alpine Guide, a Wilderness First Responder, and an accomplished hiker and climber. And guess what, she didn’t get serious about doing any of this until about six years ago. When she was in her LATE 40s - yes, you read that right.I wish I could say I was the first person to be sharing Laurie’s inspiring story, but NH Women Magazine beat me to it last week when they published a great profile of Laurie and another accomplished woman climber, North Conway-based Alexa Siegel. I’ve linked to the article in the show notes for this episode over on GuidesGoneWild.com, since I know you’ll want to learn more about both Laurie and Alexa after today.This conversation left me stoked, and honestly, a little introspective - I’ve really been trying to call myself out on some excuses I’ve been making lately to take it slower or back off certain things just because of my age. It’s time to throw on 'The Bachelorette' and throw down a yoga mat for some stretches, apparently! You'll want to follow Laurie everywhere online for her amazing ice shots alone, she’s @Laurie_WattClimbs on IG and Laurie Shaver Watt on Facebook. You can also reach out directly to Laurie through her profile on the Mooney Mountain Guides website.Have we piqued your guiding interest yet? There's still time to sign up for our upcoming Maine Guide Live  Q&A, on April 29th at 7pm eastern - Jackie, Cathy, and Travis are getting fired up to share their first-hand perspectives on the licensing process, test day, how to prep, whatever you’re wondering, you’ll get a chance to ask. So drop us your email at GuidesGoneWild.com/events, and get ready for a fun and informative night!

Thanks for joining me again, friends! It's a bit of a change for this week's episode as I go into some things I learned after a car wreck in the fall of 2015. There's a mix of what I shared in an article I wrote for an outdoor organization shortly after relating to being both an injured party and a first responder for an incident, plus what I've gleaned in the years that followed. As always, this episode is provided for information purposes and to share wisdom gained from that experience. I mention a few things during the episode, further details of which can be found through the links below: Wilderness First Responder training Patient Assessment System WFR acronyms Kootenay region of BC --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisdomofthewilderness/message

Have you ever felt out of place? Have you been surrounded by people you don’t get and who don’t get you? Do you like spending time in nature or with animals, more than with other humans? Or, do you love humans and the natural world, but feel concerned about how that relationship is going? We understand and we are so pleased to bring you this conversation with a person who has dedicated her life to helping bridge the gaps between humans, animals, and the larger natural world. She helps remind us that while sometimes we feel separate, we are always a meaningful part of this remarkable life on planet Earth. Our guest this episode is Deb Matlock. Deb is an environmental educator and naturalist, a shamanic practitioner, and an animal communicator. She helps people and animals through spiritual coaching and shamanic-style journey work. Deb is also dedicated to exploring her own spiritual connection to life and the more-than-human world. Deb’s has a Master’s degree in environmental education and is working on her Ph.D. She is a certified Life Coach and a Wilderness First Responder. Deb’s personal mission is to help others explore the wildness within themselves as well as their love and connection to the amazing world around us. She is dedicated to working in service to the wild spirit that lives within all. This is just the short version of Deb’s Bio. Find the link to her website in the show notes for all the details on Deb’s varied and impressive career. Listen to the whole episode to find out how we can feel more at home in our own skins and in this more-than-human world. For full show notes including Deb's full bio, links to other relevant episode AND a curated reading list, go to: https://www.here-together.us/pod/how-to-belong-to-the-whole-world --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/here-together/message

11 And he said, “Go out and stand on the mount before the Lord.” And behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind tore the mountains and broke in pieces the rocks before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind. And after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. 12 And after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire the sound of a low whisper.1 Kings 19: 11-12 ESV Amy Hoyte is the founder and facilitator for Beautifully Made Adventures. An avid explorer and outdoor adventurer, Amy enjoys the beauty of all seasons - there really is no bad weather for her!  She believes in living life so we can both receive and offer the energy and love that comes from time spent in the presence of God in His most beautiful creation. Amy is fueled by a passion for the journey of self-discovery, accepting rest and refreshment, and doing the things that make us come alive. ​ Amy is a NOLS certified Wilderness First Responder, a Master Yoga Instructor RYT-500, and has certifications in yin yoga, adaptive yoga, and adventure-based counseling. She is an experienced facilitator of individual and small group guided adventures as well as team building events for a large groups and business training programs ​ "This resurrection life you received from God is not a timid, grave-tending life. It’s adventurously expectant, greeting God with a childlike “What’s next, Papa?” Romans 8:15 MSG https://www.beautifullymadeadventures.com/ https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/

Russell Chamberlain is the founder of LifeSTREAM Therapy located in Portland, OR. LifeSTREAM's motto is "Life Success Through Relationship in Experiential & Adventure Modes." Russell has worked in the field for almost 40 years from being a field guide to a field director to an outpatient clinician. He has worked at NOLS, Outward Bound, as well as for programs all over the nation. He shares his journey in the field which includes being a parent of a teen who went to a wilderness therapy program in Oregon. Russell's bio from LifeSTREAM website:  My pronouns are he / him Who I am is an important consideration as we decide to work together. This doesn’t mean I can only work with folks exactly like me or with similar life experience. Nor that I believe I’m in some way “better than”. Rather these are things I bring to our time together and are part of safety and connection. They also reflect awareness of my privileges in this culture. So I’m: White, middle class, heterosexual, cis-gender male (I see myself aligned with the body I was born with) Not in recovery from substance use disorders or compulsive behaviors. I do attend Al-Anon weekly. I do not have experiences of childhood, complex, developmental trauma I struggle as an adult with ADHD (focus related to paperwork only) I have done individual, couples and family therapy myself through the years. Therapists who have never “looked under the hood” are probably folks to steer clear of. Most importantly I am experiencing the joy and occasional challenge of being a single, co-parent, as the Father of twin boy and girl teenagers. Education & Licensure:   Bachelor of Arts degree from The Evergreen State College Master of Social Work degree from Arizona State University LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker #5425) in Oregon was first registered in 2001 with the Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers. CADCIII/MAC. Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor III/Master Addiction Counselor. First credentialed in 2001. Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) & NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals Certification & Training: specific to current work with LifeSTREAM Therapy & Energy Matters Bonnie Badenoch: Nurturing the Heart with the Brain in Mind. 2020-21 training cohort. Polvagal Theory in clinical practice — two day training with Deb Dana Adoptive & Foster Family Therapy Post Graduate Certificate Program– Portland State University   (70 CE hour program) Collaborative Problem Solving — Tier 2 —  Think Kids  (Massachusetts General Hospital) Trauma Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy through Natural Lifemanship Institute — Fundamentals training in 2018. Natural Lifemanship Intensive postponed to 2021? Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) as a Mental Health Professional. First in 2000 then renewed in 2017. 500 field days — Field Guide/Wilderness Instructor/Field Director:  NW Outward Bound School, programs in Hawaii and Pennsylvania National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) Instructors and Outdoor Educators Courses. Wilderness First Responder. Trainer & facilitator in using portable, low and high Challenge Ropes courses and experiential therapy activities Acceptance & Commitment Therapy — experiential training with Jason Luoma, Ph.D & Jenna LeJeune, Ph.D Functional Family Therapy — While with Lifeworks NW  in 2001 in Portland —  I participated in a year long training and supervision process with FFT) before they had the Functional Family Probation Certification that Multnomah County Juvenile Court uses.

Francie Desmone Artist, Healer, and Certified Wilderness First Responder Francie Desmone is an artist, healer, and philosopher whom has been working as an acupuncturist for the last 20 years. An avid sailor and chef, Francie wraps all the things together to create her special blend of acute observation and humor. Natural Health has been her passion for 35 years and during the pandemic she shifted over to coaching and creating. As a fiber artist she brings beauty, comfort ,and joy with her creations. Currently living in the Midwest ,Francie looks forward to moving back to the sea. Website: FrancieDesmone.com Instagram: FrancieDesmone

Steven Keating is an award-winning creative director in the footwear and apparel design field with 16 years of experience. Using his thoughtful leadership style Steven has led large teams of designers at some of the world’s largest sports companies. Most recently Steven held the position of Creative Director of Running, Training & Golf at Puma. Steven is personally passionate about sustainability, athletics and fashion and has continually merged these into the work he creates. Steven has worked on projects with top athletes, Rihanna and has designed Usain Bolt’s Olympic Gold Medal track spikes for the 2012 and 2016 Olympics. Steven holds a BFA from the University of Massachusetts where he was a competitive rower, and an MBA from Babson College, Olin School of Business. Steven is a certified Wilderness First Responder, an avid runner, proud dad and husband. Instagram: @stevenjkeating Host: Jamie Neale @jamienealejn Discussing rituals and habitual patterns in personal and work life. We ask questions about how to become more aware of one self and the world around us, how do we become 360 with ourselves? Host Instagram: @jamienealejn Podcast Instagram: @360_yourself Music from Electric Fruit Produced by Tom Dalby Composed by Toby Wright

Welcome, Kaci from The Car Camping Queen my new co-host for the Right Kind Of Lost Podcast! I'm super stoked to start this collaboration. In this episode, we talk about taking our Wilderness First Responder course together. Podcast Episode 1: Volunteering and Advocacy with The Car Camping Queen Learn more about Leave No Trace R & H Training Sharp End Podcast Music by Minds Eye

Today we're interviewing Ellie about her experiences as a petite woman climber. Rock climbing is currently a male-dominated sport, so I wanted to highlight a woman's experience as a climber. Ellie is an SF-based queer climber, backpacker, and photographer. Thanks again Ellie for being on the show! -- We answer these questions during our chat: - How did you get into climbing? - For our viewers who aren't as familiar, what are some types of climbing people can get into? I've only done indoors climbing: bouldering and top-roping. Bouldering you're not climbing as high up but you don't have a harness attached and you're climbing freely to the top. - What's been your experience as a shorter person who climbs? For those who don't know, Ellie is 4'10”. - What has your experience been as a woman climber in a male-dominated sport? - I know you're involved with a couple of organizations, Board member for the bay area climber's coalition, and a team member / ambassador of the Petite Ascension and Lady Crush Crew. What got you interested in giving back to the community? - You're also a certified wilderness first responder- how did that come about and what was the process like? - Since it's part of our pride month series, what's been your experience as a queer person in the climbing community? - You've mentioned a bit in the past about how there can be body image issues in the climbing community, do you mind elaborating a bit on that. - So for our last question, what's next for you in your outdoors life? Thank you again Ellie for being on the show. I learned a lot about the climbing community and hopefully some of the listeners feel inspired to give the sport a try. If you want to find out more about Ellie's climbing check her out on Instagram. Check out Ellie's IG here: https://www.instagram.com/climbingwalrus --- --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qpod/support

Sunny started leading multi-day backcountry trips in the mid-2000s as a student at Harvard College.  She went on to obtain an MBA from Harvard Business School and pursue a career as a management consultant while simultaneously expanding her climbing and mountaineering skill set.     At the end of 2015, Sunny decided to leave behind the business world in order to focus full-time on climbing and running mountains.    Today, she is a professional mountain athlete with multiple speed records on Aconcagua, the Annapurna Circuit, and in the Colorado Rockies.     Sunny is a Wilderness First Responder and an AIARE Level II avalanche professional.     Listen to Sunny on the Tough Girl Podcast as she shares more about her life and the amazing adventures she has had around the world.   Show notes Who is Sunny  Not being into sports  Growing up as a couch potato Getting into running and not enjoying it Building up her running to marathon distance Deciding to run a 100km ultra race  Studying politics as an undergrad  Loving adventure books Female role models Being inspired by her mum Finally falling in love with running Looking for a new adventure! 36hrs to run 100km…. Working in a corporate job for 5 years Making the decision to quit her job and go in a new direction Making the transition to a full time adventurer Dealing with unhappiness and making changes to her life VanLife!!! Climbing Aconcagua in 2014 solo & unsupported! Sexism while climbing mountains Deciding to start AWExpeditions to empower women Completing the 360 challenge in Aconcagua - 104km run around the mountain and up to the summit and then backdown… 47hrs & became the first woman to do it! The mental element of the challenge Dealing with uncertainly and the unknown obstacles and challenges Training for challenges Dealing with failure Challenging days in the mountains  Holding the speed record on the Annapurna Circuit in 2017 Running in boots Funding her lifestyle  The Summit Scholarship  Final words of advice - “Stop wishing - start planning”   Social Media   Website - http://www.sunnystroeer.com    Facebook @sunnystroeeradventure    Instagram @sstroeer   Travel Company  @dreamlandsafari    AWExpeditions - Mountaineering expeditions and high altitude treks for women, by women.   Website - https://www.awexpeditions.org/about    Instagram -  @awexpeditions

Dr. Heidi Forbes öste interviews Aaron Slosberg of Where There Be Dragons. Aaron Slosberg B.A., Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Study of Religion and History; University of California–Los Angeles, M.A., History; University of California–Los Angeles. Aaron’s love of learning has brought him to over 30 countries around the globe as a student, teacher, and traveler. Before coming to Dragons, Aaron worked as the Program Coordinator for UCLA Outdoor Adventures where he managed the university’s group wilderness excursions and outdoor leadership training program. He completed his masters degree in History at UCLA with a focus on U.S. economic influences in Latin America and Southeast Asia. While at UCLA Aaron was awarded a Foreign Language and Areas Studies fellowship to support his study of Indonesian language and history. After graduate school, Aaron helped develop Dragons first programming in Indonesia in 2010. Aaron has spent over 700 days in the field as a Dragons Instructor in Guatemala, Bolivia, Peru, and Indonesia. As Director of Student Programming he wears a variety of hats including overseeing Dragons curriculum, program logistics, staff training, and community sustainability practices. Aaron has led trainings on risk management, leadership development, and cross-cultural communication at schools and conferences around the country. His current passion is to discover ways to integrate positive psychology research into experiential education and Dragons curriculum. Aaron speaks Indonesian, Spanish, and passable English. He is a Wilderness First Responder, avid surfer, and believer in travel’s potential to transform us into a more just, compassionate, and awake global community. Website https://www.wheretherebedragons.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhereThereBeDragons  

Links:Ryan Waters on IGMountain ProfessionalsMountain Professionals IGAbout Ryan:Working in the professional guiding and outdoor education field for seventeen years has taken him all over the world. His resume includes guiding the Seven Summits on over 50 occasions to the various summits. His background includes well over 35 expeditions in the Andes Range and 24 expeditions to the Himalayas. He is a veteran of seven expeditions to Mt. Everest, leading groups to the summit via both the Tibet and Nepal sides and three expeditions to Cho Oyu in Tibet. He has led expeditions to K2, Broad Peak (2 times), and Gasherbrum II in the Karakoram Himalaya of Pakistan and Lhotse (2 times), Manaslu (3 times), Dhaulagiri and the Southeast Ridge of 7,200 meter Pumo Ri in Nepal. A team unsupported West to East ski traverse of Greenland expanded his interests into the polar regions. In 2010, Ryan and Cecilie Skog completed a 1,117 mile/1,800 kilometer Antarctic ski expedition over 70 days from Berkner Island in the Ronne/Filchner Sea to the South Pole, continuing to the Ross Sea to complete the first ski traverse of Antarctica without resupplies or the use of kites to the ice shelf. He and Eric Larsen skied unsupported to the North Pole in Spring 2014, completing the journey in 53 days, making Ryan the first American to complete the True Adventurers Grand Slam with unsupported and unassisted full ski trips to both poles. He is the first American to ski unsupported/unassisted full length trips to both poles and has also guided clients twice on unsupported full South Pole trips. A 44 day full trip to the South Pole via the Messner/Fuchs route and a 53 day full trip to the South Pole via the Hercules Inlet route. Ryan has a Master Polar Guide certification with the International Polar Guides Association (IPGA), has a Wilderness First Responder certification, the American Institute of Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) Level II certification. He has a B.S. degree in Geology.

Eli and his buddy, Jesse, run Back to Earth, an organization created to take groups of boys and young men into the wilderness for ten days and nights. What happens is powerful, magical, and utterly natural. Eli is trained through The Tracking Project in Corrales, New Mexico, a non-profit led by John Stokes devoted to peacemaking, nature awareness and cross cultural respect. He is a NOLS alumnus and a certified Wilderness First Responder. In addition to his work at Back to Earth, Eli is PhD candidate in Geography at UC Berkeley, working on a dissertation about public space and the politics of belonging in Oakland. He has previously conducted research in Haiti and India, and holds a double bachelor's degree and a master's degree in international development studies from Brown University. Eli is also a poet, dancer, songwriter and spoken-word performer. He was a first generation Youth Speaks poet, and was (maybe still is) the youngest member of a winning Brave New Voices National Slam Team, as well as the youngest to win the Bay Area Slam. He continues to perform original work in a wide variety of venues. This episode sponsored by Sanny Ceramics. Be sure to catch Eli on A Millennial's Guide to Saving the World. Find me on Instagram or Twitter. Please consider supporting this podcast. This Amazon affiliate link kicks a few bucks back my way. Music: “Brightside of the Sun,” by Basin and Range; “Key West Run” by Bobby Weidman; “Smoke Alarm,” by Carsie Blanton.

Whatcha know about vasogenic shock? Can you treat an open pneumothorax? Better learn your ABCs if you want to save a life! If you’ve been following this show for a while you may recall in episode 33 when Jamie Wheal challenged me to do a Wilderness First Responder training. Well, friends and countrymen, I DID THE THING! I scooted over to the Hygiene, Colorado fire station and spent 10 days learning wilderness medicine and splinting broken femurs. Today on the show I’m speaking to one of my instructors from that course, Mr Ryland Gardner. We talk about leadership, transformational experiences, and how to metabolize trauma. I share about my emotional experience during the mock night rescue and we offer a very brief crash course in Wilderness First Aid. Ryland has been teaching Wilderness Medicine since 2005. He has also taught environmental studies at Prescott College. He’s a volunteer firefighter with the Lyons fire department and when he’s not teaching or patching folks up he can be found surfing in Mexico and operating a bed and breakfast with his wife Shari. Life can still be a festival when it all goes wrong, but only if we develop our resiliency and practice the skills necessary to keep everyone safe. LINKS Ryland Gardner: https://www.nols.edu/en/employee_directory/profile/ryland-gardner/ NOLS Wilderness First Responder Program: https://www.nols.edu/en/coursefinder/courses/wilderness-first-responder-WFR/ Paragon Guides: https://paragonguides.com/

Anson McNulty is the Operations Director and Co-Owner of Summit Achievement. Anson grew up in New York City, and at a young age, he was diagnosed with dyslexia and sent to boarding school for teens with learning disabilities, where he first experienced the outdoors. Anson shares his unique journey into the wilderness field which includes traveling the world as a teen, working at The Wilderness School (a state-funded wilderness program), to being a field guide, team leader, and now co-owner of Summit. From Summit Achievements Website: Anson McNulty earned his Bachelor’s degree in Outdoor Recreation Administration from Unity College. He is also certified as Wilderness First Responder, CPR Instructor, and CPI (Crisis Prevention and Intervention) instructor. Anson has been working with troubled teens in wilderness and residential settings since 2000 and is dedicated to helping struggling teens find their way utilizing experiential learning.  Anson has worked at Summit Achievement since 2002.  Anson enjoys family time with his wife and son, and adventuring in the backcountry, whether it be paddling, rock climbing or skiing.

Today we sit down with Crisler Torrence, a professional outdoor guide and the director of Rock/Creek Adventures’ brand new guide service. Two days after graduating high school, Crisler followed his love of adventure to Tennessee to work as an Ocoee raft guide. Fast-forward two decades and he’s led commercial hiking, biking and paddling trips all over the country, adding Botanist and Wilderness First Responder to his resumé along the way. Tune in to hear Crisler talk about his experiences working as a guide and how he plans to introduce visitors to Chattanooga’s great outdoors. Thanks for listening! Find all our episodes at dayfirepodcast.com This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Learn more about success and greatness and about getting a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification, as well as being prepared in the backcountry for anything with WMTC instructor Jerome Gabriel. Jerome shares about how the great outdoors can be a great equalizer of people. It all starts with....failure. Show Highlights 1:31 (https://www.waytogreatness.com/004?t=91) - [Ari] Can you please tell us a little more about what you do in the Wilderness First Responder? 2:28 (https://www.waytogreatness.com/004?t=148) - [Jerome] In any case, the whole goal of the program is just for people to have more confidence when they're outside. 3:25 (https://www.waytogreatness.com/004?t=205) - [Jerome] My goal by the end of this course is not necessarily that you know and memorize the book and can do everything to exact perfection. 4:25 (https://www.waytogreatness.com/004?t=265) - [Ari] Can you tell us about your current position with St. Francis and what you do currently? 8:46 (https://www.waytogreatness.com/004?t=526) - [Ari] Your first Wilderness First Responder Course that you took, what was that like? 13:17 (https://www.waytogreatness.com/004?t=797)  - [Ari] You used very high-quality powdered fake blood, as well as some make-up to create the reality of people who have just gotten battered, bruised, or broken. What are some of the types of things that other instructors use in other simulations to make them more real? 19:52 (https://www.waytogreatness.com/004?t=1192) - [Jerome] A student who comes in on day 1 of this course has already spent 40-50 hours online, training, studying, taking some online tests and exams. So they had this huge knowledge base already. 21:25 (https://www.waytogreatness.com/004?t=1285)  - [Ari] What's the biggest emergency that you have ever had to deal with in the field? 26:39 (https://www.waytogreatness.com/004?t=1599)  - [Jerome] A classic example of this is an issue called volume shock, where a patient may have injured an internal organ that has a lot of blood flow in it (liver or spleen, etc). They may not be showing any outward signs of injury, there may not be extra bleeding... and all that they're seeing from the outside is a bruise.  32:56 (https://www.waytogreatness.com/004?t=1976) - [Ari] What are some things that you love about the backpacking culture or general outdoor culture? 35:28 (https://www.waytogreatness.com/004?t=2128) - [Jerome] Yeah, historically, there's just been a lot of barriers to people of color getting into the outdoor industry, and I think the industry as a whole is starting to recognize that. 35:51 (https://www.waytogreatness.com/004?t=2151) - [Jerome] I think, as a whole, the industry is beginning to recognize that there's more to outdoor recreation that just the extreme stuff.  37:17 (https://www.waytogreatness.com/004?t=2237) - [Ari] When you give the kids the opportunity to enjoy something like the outdoors which is so fantastically beautiful, phenomenal and engaging...But with our current world, we just don't have the opportunity to engage with the outdoors like that. 37:49 (https://www.waytogreatness.com/004?t=2269)  - [Ari] Do you have any thoughts on how we can use the same types of concepts and apply them to our lives? 40:20 (https://www.waytogreatness.com/004?t=2420) - [Jerome] The people in my life who have been great were not focused solely on themselves. They knew what they could do, they knew what they were good at, they knew how to lead and to work well. But I would say, 10% of their time was focused on who they were. They spent most of their energy focused on building others up, and I think that’s what made them great. 40:56 (https://www.waytogreatness.com/004?t=2456) - [Ari] How do you personally work towards achieving greatness each day? 41:39 (https://www.waytogreatness.com/004?t=2499) - [Jerome] Every time you meet somebody, they're a new person. I can't inspire one person the same way that I inspired the next. So you gotta learn people, you gotta understand them, you gotta know drives them. And then once you know all of that, then you have the ability to work with them, and then help them to be better. 43:59 (https://www.waytogreatness.com/004?t=2639) - [Ari] Do you feel like there's any way that the wilderness can help people achieve their greatness within them? 44:18 (https://www.waytogreatness.com/004?t=2658) - [Jerome] One thing that I've always enjoyed about the outdoors is it really tends to be this great equalizer for people, because you don't have to be incredibly strong or outgoing or a natural leader to just go out and experience the outdoors. The outdoors treat everybody the same, regardless of who you are or where you come from. 47:49 (https://www.waytogreatness.com/004?t=2869) - [Jerome] I think one of the most basic barriers that we have is a lot of time we get stuck in our own shells, and we like where we're comfortable, we like where we are not really having to expand our social network. One of the most basic ways to expand those is to go learn the name of somebody who you have passed every day, but you don't actually know their names. 49:01 (https://www.waytogreatness.com/004?t=2941) - [Jerome] One of the easiest actionable steps that your listeners could do is... About Jerome Gabriel Jerome Gabriel is a faculty member at the University of St. Francis and has been a professional in the outdoor recreation field for nearly 20 years. He has guided in the Canadian Rockies, ran a university outdoor program for over a decade, and now enjoys teaching the next generation of college students the fundamentals of outdoor leadership. Originally recorded 1/28/2019 Special Guest: Jerome Gabriel.

When the search for the Grail Castle becomes the prison of Hotel California, we need some tough love to wake the woke. Luckily Jamie Wheal is here with a midnight message for the 11th hour: Drop the digital narcissism and become a home grown human… before it’s too late. Jamie is the Executive Director of the Flow Genome Project and co-authored Stealing Fire in 2017. At the time, he saw the major threats to the Psychedelic Renaissance as primarily commercialism and militarization. Today, it might be hedonic narcissism that upends our collective awakening. Jamie’s message is tough love for those of us in the Ibiza-Bali bubble, but he also offers actionable advice including getting into a flow state for service, creating a hedonic calendar to reduce cognitive risk, and doing a 10-day Wilderness First Responder training for personal transformation. We can’t just wake up, we also have to grow up and show up! Which is why, after recording this podcast, I have personally committed to doing a Wilderness First Responder training so I that I can leverage my love of transformational experiences to become someone a little more useful to everyone else. LINKS Stealing Fire: http://www.stealingfirebook.com/ Flow Genome Project: https://www.flowgenomeproject.com/ Wilderness Medical Training with NOLS: https://www.nols.edu/en/about/wilderness-medicine/ MENTIONED ON THE PODCAST Alice Walker: Temple of my Familiar: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005NY4QE4/ Alice Walker: Hard Times Require Furious Dancing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E512148 Jesse Estrin: Explorations of intersectionality and healing https://jesselondonestrin.com/ Erik Davis: https://techgnosis.com/ Douglas Rushkoff: https://rushkoff.com/ Tim Wu: https://www.law.columbia.edu/faculty/timothy-wu Robert Anton Wilson: http://www.rawilson.com/ The Body Keeps the Score: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G3L1C2K/ The Knowledge: How to Rebuild Civilization in the Aftermath of a Cataclysm (Lewis Dartnell) https://www.amazon.com/Knowledge-Rebuild-Civilization-Aftermath-Cataclysm-ebook/dp/B00DMCV5YS Emergency: This Book Will Save Your Life (Neil Strauss) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001NLL9P0

Connor Boyle spent the first decade of his professional life as an attorney for various businesses in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Florida. Facing a career he quickly realized he hated, Boyle dove into a world of alcoholism, depression, anxiety while developing an eating disorder. After achieving milestone after milestone as an athlete, student and attorney, Boyle had hit rock bottom with no real clear path to getting back. After years of bouncing back and forth from various attempts at sobriety and sound health, Boyle finally checked into an outdoors-oriented rehabilitation program in North Carolina, a move which ultimately saved his life. Leaving law for good, Boyle embarked on a professional and personal path to immersing himself in nature and the environment around him, working as a recovery specialist in New Hampshire and hiking throughout the White Mountains. A certified Emergency Medical Technician and Wilderness First Responder, Boyle now works in Montana as part of a wilderness-based youth recovery program.

Will Chiles is a graduate of Missouri State University with a degree in music and religious studies. He has also studied victim/offender mediation, dead languages, and Music Learning Theory. After graduating from MSU, Will worked as a cook, Wilderness First Responder, and liturgical composer in the Cascade Mountains at Holden Village, Washington. After spending a time as a cook in Wisconsin, he helped build a Net-Zero Energy/LEED Certified/Smart/tornado resistant house for his uncle (Rockspan.com). In the fall of 2014, he was a Banff Centre Artist in Residence. "St. James Infirmary" recorded August 1, 2018 at the Lift, Holden Village. To learn more about Holden Village, visit: www.holdenvillage.org or to listen to more audio recordings visit: http://audio.holdenvillage.org

In this episode we are joined by the women of Welcoming Dawn Midwifery Olympia McCutchan and Tracy Lough Olympia McCutchan is a California Licensed Midwife and a Certified Professional Midwife. Additionally, she is a Wilderness First Responder, Reiki 1 certified, a student herbalist and mid-level Spanish speaker. She is a mother or two children, both born at home with the care of Midwives. She teaches Holistic childbirth education classes and will begin teaching Health classes for children and young adults in the Fall 2018. Her studies have taken her from University in Santa Cruz, CA to a Midwifery apprenticeship in Bristol, Vermont, to a Midwifery clinical residency in El Paso, Texas. Returning to her childhood home of Humboldt County, she has brought midwifery care to both town and rural areas of the county. In total, she has attended over 190 births. Tracy Lough, LM, CPM, is a local home birth midwife with Welcoming Dawn Midwifery. She is owner of the “Birth Yurt” located in Fieldbrook, CA. Tracy meets each birth experience with gentleness, respect and safety while supporting the mother and family's needs and wishes. She was inspired by her own birthing experiences with midwives and has been able to provide a high standard of pregnancy care coupled with a more caring, personal and intimate birth experience. She feels welcomed in as a guest for each birth to ensure mother and baby's safety or is able to provide doula support at the hospital if that is the safest place for a baby to arrive. Tracy offers affordable care because she believes low-risk pregnancies often achieve the best outcome with home birth and every women desiring to have their baby at home with a midwife should have that option. In addition to her midwifery practice, Tracy is able to provide Craniosacral Therapy for mothers and babies, teaches hypnobirthing, offers placenta encapsulation and runs a Waldorf-Inspired Outdoor Nature Preschool on her homestead.

Today we’re joined by Southwest herbalist Darcey Blue for a special Imbolc episode. In this episode, we discuss the potency of this sacred time of year and how to align with the energies that are coming alive right now. Upon this threshold between late winter & early spring, is the time where seeds are beginning to stir within the belly of the Earth Mother. In this fast paced modern world where our lives run on a different kind of clock & calendar than the rest of nature, it's easy to lose touch with the subtle signs that portend the shifting of the seasons. And yet every system of traditional medicine recognizes the importance of living in congruence with these natural cycles for optimal health & vitality.   The ancestral wisdom shared by Darcey in this episode sheds light on how we can connect more deeply with nature within and all around us through the wheel of the year. She shares specific plant allies & practices which can help you to harmonize with the earth cycles and energies of this time of year around Imbolc. ——————————————————— ABOUT OUR GUEST - DARCEY BLUE: ——————————————————— Darcey Blue is the founder of Shamana Flora Apothecary and Sacred Wildness. She is a Devotee of the Sacred Wild, an Earth Medicine guide, shamanic herbalist & wild crafter.   She has studied plant medicine & shamanic lifeways and practices for over 10 years in the United States and in Peru. She was trained as a Clinical Herbalist & Nutritionist at the North American Institute of Medical Herbalism under Paul Bergner, and studied under Rosemary Gladstar and Charlie Kane. Darcey is a Mesa Medicine Carrier, Wilderness First Responder, Earth Medicine & Nature Guide and Shamanic Herbalist.   It is her deep love of the wild Earth that fuels her passion for healing and teaching about sacred wilderness, spirit, deep connection and relationship with nature, and healing. She see Nature as her greatest ally and teacher, the Earth as her sanctuary, and seeding Sacred Wildness her purpose. You can learn more about her products + offerings here: shamanaflora.bigcartel.com and you can find her online courses, including "Plant Medicine for Earth Cycles" which we talked about in this episode here: http://shamanaflora.bigcartel.com/category/wisdom   ————————————————————— ABOUT YOUR HOST - WHITNEY POPHAM ————————————————————— Whitney Popham is an herbal practitioner and educator, pollinating the medicine of the plants to bring healing & beauty into the world. She has devoted her life to being a humble vessel for the plants to touch people's lives and do their healing work through her. Her calling to herbalism began from a deep passion for activism and a vision for creating healing and positive change in the world. Through her own health challenges as a young adult, she experienced the profound healing gifts of plant medicines and then committed her life to helping others reach vibrant levels of health. In her clinical practice she facilitates healing on the emotional, spiritual, and physical levels of health through the multifaceted lens of herbalism, nutrition and Ayurvedic lifestyle coaching. She lives in the serene beauty of Southern Oregon with her husband Sajah Popham, where they live and work together on their 120 acre homestead in the mountains. Together they founded The School of Evolutionary Herbalism, where they teach clinical and transformational plant medicine to heal people, culture and planet through their online programs they offer year-round and workshops they have on the land. She prepares traditional Spagyric herbal remedies from the lineage of Hermetic Alchemy through their product line, Organic Unity, which are used by doctors & practitioners around the world.  ———————————— ABOUT THE PLANT PATH ———————————— The Plant Path provides unique perspectives for the modern practitioner of herbalism that doesn’t just want to “fix what’s broken” in the body, but seeks to serve others with deeper levels of healing and transformation with herbal medicines. A unique synergy of clinical herbalism, alchemy, medical astrology, and herbal traditions from around the world, The Plant Path focuses on giving you a truly “wholistic” perspective on herbal medicine so you never fall into the trap of allopathic herbalism. —————————————————— HOW TO CONNECT MORE WITH US: —————————————————— To get free in depth mini-courses and videos, visit our blog at: http://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com/blog Get daily inspiration and plant wisdom on our Facebook and Instagram channels: http://www.facebook.com/EvolutionaryHerbalism https://www.instagram.com/evolutionary_herbalism/ Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyP63opAmcpIAQg1M9ShNSQ

WLRN’s Edition 17 podcast focuses on women’s health and wellness practices as they have developed under, and outside of, patriarchal influences. We spoke to two women who have devoted their lives to advocating for the use of natural medicines and herbs, specifically in terms of women’s health. Linda Conroy is a practicing herbalist who has dedicated her life to the green world, providing herbal education, workshops and apprenticeships throughout the country, as well as individual consultations and handcrafted herbal products. Linda holds a MSS (Master of Social Service) and MLSP (Master of Law and Social Policy), and a certificate in permaculture design. She has participated in Wilderness First Responder training and doula training. She is the founder of Wild Eats, Moonwise Herbs and the Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference, which you can check out at www.midwestowomensherbal.com and www.moonwiseherbs.com. Jeanna Hoch is a founder of CannaMama Clinic, an international resource for people interested in cannabis education especially as it pertains to motherhood. In addition to her advocacy work in the cannabis legalization movement, she is a lifestyle coach who teaches female empowerment, all aspects of a natural belief system, nutrition and fitness. Jeanna’s live Facebook video about her experience with the Colorado Doula Project, an organization that kicked her out of an abortion doula training for disagreeing with their gender-neutral language around pregnancy. Ms. Hoch's video has received more than 4 thousand views on YouTube to date. The viewpoints expressed in today's podcast are done so in an effort to bring women an expanded perspective on women's health and wellness. They are not meant to replace the guidance of whomever you place your trust in for heathcare. This edition includes Katy Perry’s song “Firework” and Des’ree’s “You Gotta Be”. Our featured picture is of Linda Conroy in the woods. This month’s podcast, as always, was sound mixed by our resident sound goddess engineer, Jenna Di Quarto.

If you spend time outside skiing, biking, camping, hiking, climbing, boating, or running in the mountains, how prepared are you to handle injuries when you are far from medical help? Will you just stand there panicked and helpless? Or will you do things that make the injuries worse?This topic does not get talked about enough. So today, we’re talking with three experienced first responders to help you understand why — for your own personal safety, and for the safety of your friends and family — getting training in wilderness medicine is something you ought to do. There’s a lot of good information in this conversation, so please listen, and let’s all of us commit to increasing our level of knowledge and readiness for our adventures.TOPICS & TIMES:• Quick Christmas Party Story (4:28)• Backgrounds: Mike Thurber, Morgan Matthews, and Justin Bobb (7:05)• What is "Wilderness Medicine"? (13:30)• Huge Factor: wilderness injuries involve *long* evacuation times (16:40)• Three Real-World Emergency Anecdotes (19:40)• Most important things you learn in a Wilderness First Responder course? (32:30)• Difference between a WFR certification and an EMT certification (38:26)• Emergency Scenarios #4 & 5: Driving, come up on a crash on the highway (40:29)• Hypothermia, Avalanches, and Trauma — some important stats (44:35)• Beacons, First Aid Kits, etc. Do you have them? Do you *know how to use them*? (53:55)• What are the different WFR certifying agencies, and what are the different certifications a person can get? (58:49)• How to tell if your friends, boyfriend, or girlfriend really love you (01:15:58)• How helpful is WFR training if you are out by yourself? (01:17:28)• FINAL POINT: Why do AVI 1 courses get so much attention, while wilderness medical courses get so little? (01:20:00) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

SARAH L. Knapp, is a Brooklyn based entrepreneur whose love for the outdoors and community building led her to the creation of OutdoorFest, a ten day outdoor adventure festival in New York City. Sarah is both a licensed NY State Camping & Hiking guide as well as a Wilderness First Responder. She believes that the best way to explore a city is by bike and the best place to get know someone is in the outside. When not planning the next Mappy Hour, Sarah mentors through the Brooklyn Boulders Foundation and helps organize programming for empowered outdoor females through local nonprofit SheJumps. See her beautiful infographic show notes, plus her top tips and advice for entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs at www.TodaysLeadingWomen.com or by clicking here!

Lupa GreenWolf joins us in this episode to discuss alternate ways to be an environmentalist and how every little bit helps. How do we navigate the complexities of environmentalism and activism, particularly if someone is a city-dweller and rents their house or apartment? How do we acknowledge that sometimes people can’t do what other people think they should be doing for activism for many reasons: from disability to matters of food justice? We talk about how it’s important to acknowledge one’s strength, how to be responsible when working with others, and how to be mindful of the small things that can help the planet. We also discuss Lupa’s Tarot of Bones project, and the nature of our own ancestors and mortality.     Lupa GreenWolf is a Pagan author, artist and amateur naturalist in Portland, OR. She creates artwork out of bones and other natural materials, and is the author of several books on nature spirituality. She has a Master's degree in counseling psychology and recently completed requirements for certification in Ecopsychology through Lewis & Clark College, and is a certified Wilderness First Responder. She's also the organizer for Curious Gallery, a two-day arts festival celebrating cabinets of curiosity and their contents every January in Portland. When she's not working on the Tarot of Bones and other creative projects, she may be found hiding out in the wilderness areas of Oregon and southern Washington.    Links: http://www.thegreenwolf.com http://thegreenwolf.etsy.com http://www.thetarotofbones.com Indiegogo Campaign for the Tarot of Bones (Ends May 19): https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-tarot-of-bones/ http://www.curiousgallerypdx.com   Books  Lupa's Books Via Amazon

For Life on Purpose Episode #15, I'm joined by entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and coach Shelli Johnson from yourepiclife.com. Shelli dares her clients to go off-trail and uphill and to choose their way even if it's the hard way. She asks each of us this crucial question: "We all have an Epic Life; are we living it?" About: In short, people and organizations hire me to light a fire that is inside of them but that may be smoldering or not yet lit. I help you pull yourself up by the bootstraps. I help you get back on the horse. Actually I help you get on the horse in the first place, and the more unforgettable the ride, the better, since the ride is your life. Once in a while, you should have to hold onto your hat! Speaking of hats, I wear many. I'm an entrepreneur. The Webby Award-winning YellowstonePark.com was my first. An amazing team & I built it over 15 years before selling it to Active Interest Media, the owner of Backpacker, Yoga Journal, and other great magazines. I am a master at bootstrapping and leveraging limited resources. I love creating things and "route-finding" my way to discovery. In 2009, I started my professional reinvention, and started Epic Life Inc/YourEpicLife.com. I'm also a life & leadership coach (CPCC and ICF), a Certified Emotional Intelligence Consultant (EQ-i 2.0 & EQ 360), a NSCA Certified Personal Trainer, a motivational speaker, social media and personal branding consultant, writer, media producer, NOLS grad, certified Wilderness First Responder, and adventure guide.  Mostly, I'm a "champion-for-hire." Someone who wants to, or has to, climb a tall mountain – i.e. make, or endure, a big change in their life – will often enlist me as a coach to help them make the climb. People hire me when they’re thinking about (metaphorically) climbing the mountain, or when they are at the base of said mountain. Often I get “called in” when they’re already en route up the mountain but they hit a particularly difficult patch and they feel they can’t go it alone. They want to stay the course, but could use some help. Rather than giving up on the climb, they hire me as their coach and they lean in and finish the work. In other words, I’m not a helicopter that gets called in. You don't hire me to bail you out. Rather, you hire me to help you overcome the crux.. To learn more about Shelli and her work, visit: http://yourepiclife.com.

Ever wished you knew if you had plants in your backyard that you could actually eat - plants that might even be good for you, save you money grocery shopping, heal you, provide you with nutrient density and more? Or maybe you just want to know how to survive in the wilderness for a few days on your own. The fact is, if you know what to look for, you can find a wealth of edible and medicinal plants all around you. You just need to know where to look, and which plants to avoid so that you don't poison yourself. Not only that, but you can also survive in the wilderness with just a few primitive skills - fewer than you'd think. In this podcast, I interview Tim Corcoran, an expert on wilderness survival, permaculture, edible wild plants and more. Tim is co-director of , an organization he co-founded with his wife, Jeannine Tidwell in Sandpoint, Idaho (located about an hour from my house. 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. During this episode, we discuss: -3 wild edibles you can find in your own backyard... -Two crucial wilderness survival skills that everyone should know... -How you can quickly die if you don't have the right mindset going into a wilderness survival situation... -Why we've lost our sense of tribe and community and what we can do about it... -How to go through a rite of passage... -Why you should know Gilbert Walking Bull's ""... -And much more!  that accompany this episode, , and leave your questions, comments and feedback about wild edibles and medicinal plants at !

Colby Brown is a professional photographer, photo educator and author based out of Denver, Colorado. He specializes in landscape, travel and humanitarian photography. Throughout his work one can see that he combines his love of the natural world with his fascination of the world’s diverse cultures. Each of his photographs tells a story of life on this planet.  While specializing in landscape and travel photography, Colby Brown, also does freelance photojournalism and donates his time to many Non Profit organizations while out in the field. He is a citizen of both the US and Canada, a certified PADI Master Diver and Wilderness First Responder.  He has worked as a photography instructor for National Geographic Student Expeditions and is currently focusing much of his time and energy on Humanitarian efforts around the globe.  Colby’s latest book, Google+ for Photographers, is now available at nearly all major retailers and most independent book stores. It focuses on showing you not only the nuts and bolts of Google+, but how to use its features to build an online following and grow your photography business in this new age of digital personable interaction.  www.colbybrownphotography.com www.thegivinglens.com www.blamethemonkey.com www.thecandidframe.com info@thecandidframe.com

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

Dave Talamo, MFT is the founder of Wilderness Reflections, an organization which leads individuals into the outdoors for healing and sanctuary. Dave has over 35 years of experience guiding wilderness trips, works as a therapist with youth and adults, and is a certified Wilderness First Responder. A Certified Hakomi Therapist and advanced-level student of Somatic Experiencing, Dave is a pioneer in the field of ecotherapy and was one of the first wilderness quest guides to develop a somatic approach to wilderness questing. He is committed to the expression of joy and authenticity through the body and to helping others experience their own embodied selves in an intimate, ecstatic relationship with Nature. Currently, he spends most of his field time apprenticing new guides and training therapists in bringing Nature into the therapy process. Dave finds that the natural rhythms, beauty and spaciousness of wild Nature are an ideal setting for trauma resolution work.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/donationsWant to advertise on this podcast? Go to https://redcircle.com/brands and sign up.