The Real Life Club
The Real Life Club
Podcast Description
THE REAL LIFE CLUB: Welcome to The Real Life Club podcast, brought to you by The Wild Times.The Real Life Club is a place for real talk - about nature, business and messy, glorious, real life. We talk about why it's so important for us to have REAL LIFE connection - to each other and to the natural world, filmed (you guessed it) in real life, in beautiful wild locations.It's an argument for why we need real-life connection to other humans, ourselves and nature, especially right now in an age of growing disconnection, AI and screen-time over face to face time.Hosted by Jenny Clark, Founder of The Wild Times.Watch the podcast on Youtube too.THE WILD TIMES: The Wild Times are extraordinary experiences to help you re-wild, explore, become more grounded and restored.We love to bring people from all walks of life together for our yoga and adventure retreats in unique, incredible natural places to have fun, relax and challenge themselves and leave smiling, often salty, windswept and a little bit more wild. We also run 'The Wild Teams' - completely bespoke away days and retreats for your team or business.Find The Wild Times yoga & adventure retreats at www.thewildtimes.co and Instagram @thewildtimesco Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Content Themes
The podcast centers on themes of reconnecting with nature, the importance of real-life connections, and mindfulness. Specific episodes explore topics like tree climbing as a means to connect with nature, the significance of ecosystems, and techniques for enhancing communication with oneself and the natural world. For instance, an episode with Syd Howell delves into non-verbal communication through tree climbing and the spiritual experiences one can have while immersed in nature.
THE REAL LIFE CLUB:
Welcome to The Real Life Club podcast, brought to you by The Wild Times.
The Real Life Club is a place for real talk – about nature, business and messy, glorious, real life. We talk about why it’s so important for us to have REAL LIFE connection – to each other and to the natural world, filmed (you guessed it) in real life, in beautiful wild locations.
It’s an argument for why we need real-life connection to other humans, ourselves and nature, especially right now in an age of growing disconnection, AI and screen-time over face to face time.
Hosted by Jenny Clark, Founder of The Wild Times.
Watch the podcast on Youtube too.
THE WILD TIMES:
The Wild Times are extraordinary experiences to help you re-wild, explore, become more grounded and restored.
We love to bring people from all walks of life together for our yoga and adventure retreats in unique, incredible natural places to have fun, relax and challenge themselves and leave smiling, often salty, windswept and a little bit more wild. We also run ‘The Wild Teams’ – completely bespoke away days and retreats for your team or business.
Find The Wild Times yoga & adventure retreats at www.thewildtimes.co and Instagram @thewildtimesco
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E002 – KATRINA RIDLEY: SUSTAINABILITY AND THE CITY
Boat life, intentional living, and finding balance in a fast-paced world
Katrina Ridley is an advocate for community, intentional living, and breaking away from societal norms to connect more closely with nature – even in the heart of the city. Starting her journey as a dancer, Katrina always had a deep connection to movement and how it feels in the body. She was ‘living the dream,’ but it didn’t feel fulfilling. She decided to chase her real dreams, and started living the life she wanted in order to become the person she aspired to be.
It was after joining a retreat with Jenny at The Wild Times that she discovered her love for water, yoga, and nature. Making the decision to live on a boat in London transformed her perspective on consumption, community, and the way we engage with the natural world. Katrina shares how watching The Minimalists documentary sparked her realization of how little we truly need to be happy. Living on a boat made sustainability an everyday practice – being mindful of water, power, and seasonal changes, lighting a fire with intention, and noticing the rhythms of nature in a way city life often disconnects us from.
We dive into the idea of “opting in and out” of societal norms and the courage it takes to live differently in our fast-paced, achievement-driven world. We reflect on balancing being with doing – giving ourselves permission to slow down, embrace stillness, and create space for creativity. We share insights from The Artist’s Way, reminding us that inspiration doesn’t come from constant busyness, but from carving out room for reflection and play.
Community and connection are also at the heart of this conversation. Post-pandemic, many people have found themselves more isolated, with digital connection replacing real-life interaction. Jenny highlights the importance of surrounding ourselves with “expanders” – people who challenge and inspire us – and finding our people through shared passions rather than external validation.
Through insights from her personal journey, Katrina encourages us to rethink what is truly possible in our lives. She reminds us that we don’t need permission to reinvent ourselves, challenge societal conditioning, and step into the life we want.
Her one tip for connecting with nature? Be open to it – nature has no judgement. Don’t allow the narratives you have created about what you like and who you are define your relationship with nature – be open to what feels right.
TOPICS COVERED:
- Living on a boat: minimalism, sustainability, and intentionality
- How nature influences daily life and the way we consume
- The challenge of existing in a capitalist, high-speed world
- Balancing “being” vs. “doing” and ignoring the societal “shoulds”
- The power of community and surrounding yourself with people who dream big
- Why real-life connection is more important than ever
- Giving yourself permission to reinvent and redefine your life
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