The Wild Lab
Podcast Description
The Wild Lab, explores how wildness still lives in our bodies, our relationships, and the natural world. Through story, conversation, and practice, we investigate how to reawaken what the modern world made us forget. We talk with trackers, horsemen, monks, plant shamans, hunters, coaches, and wild-hearted thinkers. And the host Ned Weidner goes solo too—digging into what it means to live closer to instinct, to let the wilderness shape us, and to walk the long road back to ourselves.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of wildness, instinctual living, and nature connection. Episodes feature discussions on topics such as gratitude in hunting, the importance of interconnectivity in nature, and the nuances of capitalism. Specific episode examples include conversations with Paul Rezendes about humanity's relationship with nature and Evan Meyer on feral wisdom and creativity.
The Wild Lab, explores how wildness still lives in our bodies, our relationships, and the natural world. Through story, conversation, and practice, we investigate how to reawaken what the modern world made us forget. We talk with trackers, horsemen, monks, plant shamans, hunters, coaches, and wild-hearted thinkers. And the host Ned Weidner goes solo too—digging into what it means to live closer to instinct, to let the wilderness shape us, and to walk the long road back to ourselves.
In this conversation, I talk with Josh Jackson, a writer and photographer, about the significance of America’s public lands, particularly those managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). We discuss Jackson’s new book, The Enduring Wild, which explores his personal journey and experiences in California’s public lands. Our conversation delves into the importance of family connections to nature, the evolving definition of wildness, and the current threats facing BLM lands. Jackson emphasizes the need for community advocacy and practical tips for exploring these often-overlooked spaces.
Connect with Josh on IG @forgottenlandsproject
And purchase his book: https://www.forgottenlandsproject.com/the-book
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Instagram: @stepintoyourwild
Website & offerings: https://www.stepintoyourwild.com
1:1 Coaching: https://www.stepintoyourwild.com/coaching.html
Walker School of the Wild: https://www.stepintoyourwild.com/walker-school-of-the-wild.html
The Fly Fishing Academy: https://www.stepintoyourwild.com/fly-fishing-academy.html
Primal Hunt Academy: https://www.stepintoyourwild.com/primal-hunt-academy.html
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