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.
Podcast Insights
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 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.
Join Ned Weidner and Marc Bekoff in a profound conversation as they explore animal emotions, morality, deep ecology, and the ethical responsibilities of humans in natural ecosystems. Discover insights from decades of ethology research and how we can rewild our hearts to foster coexistence with wildlife.
Check out Marc’s Work: https://marcbekoff.com/
Work with Ned: https://www.instagram.com/nedweidner/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Marc Bekoff’s Journey
03:06 The Influence of Childhood on Animal Connection
05:58 The Nonlinear Path to Animal Behavior Research
09:00 Academic Challenges and Ethical Considerations
11:59 The Role of Coincidence in Life’s Journey
14:54 Deep Ethology and Slow Watching
17:59 Rewilding Our Hearts and Understanding Animal Emotions
20:58 Paradigm Shifts in Animal Behavior Science
32:34 Understanding Animal Sentience
35:01 The Importance of Compassionate Conservation
39:52 The Role of Death in Nature
52:11 Human-Animal Coexistence
01:00:32 Looking Ahead: Future Projects and Reflections
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