ReWild Yourself

North America's Forgotten Fruit - Andrew Moore #177

13 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

North America's Forgotten Fruit — the Pawpaw — is an excellent reminder that adventures in wild food are still available to us! Andrew Moore is he...

How Old is Fishing? - Brian Fagan #176

07 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Fagan — one of the world's leading archaeological writers — is back on the show! Brian was born in England and studied archaeology at Pembro...

Is Wild Food A Privilege? - Arthur Haines #175

30 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Arthur Haines is back on ReWild Yourself Podcast! Arthur is a good friend and our most esteemed frequent guest on the show. Arthur is a forager, ances...

Nature as Your Compass - Tristan Gooley #174

23 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Tristan Gooley returns to ReWild Yourself Podcast to guide us through the lost art of reading nature's signs. Tristan is an author and natural navigat...

Beyond The War On Invasives - Tao Orion #173

15 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In the final installment of our invasive species series, we hear from Tao Orion — author and permaculturist — for a new perspective on invasives t...

ReWilding Land, People & Wildlife - George Monbiot #171

01 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

"Rewilding holds out hope of a richer living planet that can once more fill our lives with wonder and enchantment." -George Monbiot Prolific author Ge...

Heart of a Māori Hunter - Toa Hunter Gather #170

25 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Toa Hunter Gatherer embodies the new generation of hunter-gatherers with a true connection to the natural world. From a very young age, Owen Boynton —...

Regenerative Agriculture and the Truth About Cowspiracy - Doniga Markegard #169

20 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Doniga Markegard is a rancher with a background in ecology and permaculture, and she's here to share how regenerative agriculture can help to restore ...

Preserving Cultural Food Heritage - Lori McCarthy #168

18 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It was an absolute pleasure to talk with Lori McCarthy — a third generation Newfoundlander — about the importance of preserving cultural food heri...

Native to When? - Ben Falk #166

11 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Falk returns to ReWild Yourself Podcast to add his perspective to our invasive species conversation series! Ben lives in an intentional, resilient...

Orgasmic Birth: Dancing Babies into the World - Debra Pascali-Bonaro #165

04 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Living in a society that promotes the idea of painful childbirth as the norm, it's hard for many to imagine that childbirth does not only not have t...

On Becoming A Generalist - Kevin Kossowan #164

27 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As modern hunting and gathering as a movement and a way of life gains momentum, we need continue to discuss, define and evolve what it means to be a c...

ReWild Your Gut - The Hadza Experiments - Tim Spector #163

20 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Spector — a Professor of Genetic Epidemiology and microbiome researcher — spent three days eating like a hunter-gatherer with the Hadza in Tan...

A Forager's Guide to Preventing Tick-Borne Illness - Dr. Stephen Rich #162

13 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As the prevalence of ticks and tick-borne illness continues to grow, particularly in the northeastern United States, the modern hunter gatherer (and a...

An Elemental Guide to Renegade Beauty - Nadine Artemis #161

07 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nadine Artemis is back on ReWild Yourself Podcast to discuss how to reveal and revive your natural radiance by embracing "renegade" beauty. Nadine is ...

Parasites! Who's Inhabiting Your Gut? - Evan Brand #160

30 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Our bodies are a walking ecosystem that we share with trillions of microbes. While the majority of these microbes are native and beneficial, you might...

The Quest for Wild Terroir - Pascal Baudar #159

23 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today's show explores terroir — the flavor of place. Discovering the wild flavors of your local bioregion is a smart and ecologically interactive w...

A History of Water and Humankind - Brian Fagan #158

16 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Water — our most vital resource — is a topic that is quite often on our minds. There are the global water issues such as the fact that 783 million...

On Being A Mortal Animal - Dr. Scott Eberle #156

09 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

"How you live is how you die," Dr. Scott Eberle — a physician specializing in end-of-life care — tells us in today's interview. Having spent many ...

Tales from the Wild Table - Connie Green #155

02 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What a pleasure it was to speak with lifelong forager and pioneer in sustainable commercial wild food and mushroom foraging, Connie Green. Connie foun...

Culinary Solutions to Eco Problems - Joe Roman #154

26 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Roman — conservation biologist, author & editor 'n' chef of EatTheInvaders.org — joins us for the second interview in our informal series on t...

The Ancestral Biology of Birth - Dr. Sarah Buckley #153

19 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

How can you create conditions that are private, safe and unobserved for yourself during childbirth? This question is a core message behind the work of...

Forager's Guide to Tending the Wild - Sam Thayer #152

12 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Samuel Thayer — internationally recognized authority on edible wild plants — was one of our very first guests on ReWild Yourself Podcast (way back...

Ancestral Amnesia & the Village Mind - Stephen Jenkinson #151

05 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Jenkinson is back on ReWild Yourself Podcast to stretch our minds and hearts as he shares with us a bit of his elder wisdom on restoring real ...

Eating Aliens - Jackson Landers #150

28 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Can we eat our way out of our "invasive species" dilemma? Jackson Landers thinks that's part of the solution. The issue of invasives is becoming more ...

Adventures in Unschooling & Practiculture - Ben Hewitt #149

21 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Author and practiculturalist Ben Hewitt is back on ReWild Yourself Podcast to give us a peek inside his adventures in building a lifestyle living with...

MovNat, How to Get Involved Now — Danny Clark #148

17 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I'm often asked for advice on career opportunities in the world of ReWilding. Many people feel stuck in the rut of a 9-5 and dream of doing work in th...

Why I Eat Wild - Daniel Vitalis #147

14 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Why do I eat wild? There are many reasons behind my choice to eat wild and many levels at which this question can be answered. Eating food is perhaps ...

Ask a Mortician - Caitlin Doughty #146

03 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Caitlin Doughty — mortician, author and death acceptance advocate — joins us for a candid and humorous exploration of our mortality. Caitlin is on...

Through Use: Awakening Human Ecology - Thomas Elpel #145

31 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas J. Elpel is an author, builder, conservationist and a pioneer in experiential education. Inspired by his childhood adventures exploring and for...

Miscarriage, Menstruation & Mindful Mothering - Chloe Parsons #144

24 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

My dear sister Chloe Parsons joins us on ReWild Yourself Podcast to talk all things motherhood. Chloe blends her unique experience as a nutritional th...

The Hidden Cost of Veganism - Lierre Keith #143

19 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In past episodes of ReWild Yourself Podcast, I've explained why I'm not a vegan (ReWild Yourself Podcast #94) and, instead, why I'm a conscientious om...

Things Your Doctor Can't Say - Dr. Jack Wolfson #142

17 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jack Wolfson "The Paleo Cardiologist" joins us on ReWild Yourself Podcast for a lively conversation on everything from natural heart health to vac...

On Lions, the San and Being Alone — Dr. Nicole Apelian #141

10 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Nicole Apelian joins us to share about her experience living with Lions and the San Bushmen in southern Africa. Nicole is a scientist, mother, edu...

The Barefoot Podiatrist - Dr. Ray McClanahan #140

03 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Our feet are so much more capable than many of us are aware, and innovative podiatrist Dr. Ray McClanahan is here to share how we can attain strong, f...

Way of the Sea Huntress, Part Two - Kimi Werner #139

26 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In part two of the Way of the Sea Huntress, professional spearfisherwoman Kimi Werner shares the beautiful story of her relationship with her local aq...

Way of the Sea Huntress, Part One - Kimi Werner #138

26 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The ocean has long been a source of sustenance, inspiration and adventure for Kimi Werner. Free diving to the ocean floor on a single breath to catch ...

Cross Your Threshold — Into the Unknown - Petra Lentz-Snow #136

12 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

"…The modern day renewal of rites of passage is essential not only for the health of the individual, but also for the health of our communities and ...

Nature's Interconnected Lesson Plan - Chris Morasky #135

05 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Morasky is a wildlife biologist with 30 years experience teaching Stone Age skills and nature connection and is considered one of the top Stone ...

Human Milk is the Human Norm - Jennifer Grayson #134

29 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

"Scientists mapped the human genome a decade ago, but we still haven't mapped what's in human milk." —Jennifer Grayson Jennifer Grayson — breastfe...

Mirror Neurons, ShapeShifting & the Body Map - Simon Thakur #133

22 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Thakur is the creator of Ancestral Movement — an approach to embodied practice aimed at radically transforming and expanding the sense of self...

The Gateway Bug - Johanna Kelly & Cameron Marshad #132

22 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

"Two billion people in 80% of the world's countries consume insects as part of their daily diet, and entomophagy has been practiced by those cultures ...

Winter Playlist: ReWilding Movies - Daniel Vitalis #130

02 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

During the winter season, we tend to spend more time indoors. This winter I've been spending my indoor-time honing some ReWilding skills — such as m...

For the Love of Fat - Nora Gedgaudas #128

05 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

My friend Nora Gedgaudas — author, nutritionist and repeat ReWild Yourself Podcast guest — joins me to discuss the essential nutrient that our bod...

ReWild Resolutions - Solstice Special — Daniel Vitalis #127

21 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Season 2 of ReWild Yourself Podcast is coming to a close, and I'm so grateful to each and every one of you for your support this year! This episode is...

Strategies for Gut Health - Summer Bock #126

16 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Summer Bock believes that good health starts in the gut, and she is dedicated to helping people heal their digestive issues naturally. You have about ...

ReWild 101 - Arthur Haines and Daniel Vitalis #125

14 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Arthur Haines — botanist, taxonomist, primitive skills practitioner and a regular guest on ReWild Yourself podcast — is back on the show, and we h...

Self-care, A Woman's Guide - Nadine Artemis #124

07 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Nadine Artemis is a trailblazer in the new paradigm of women's self care, and in this interview, she lays out her favorite practices to nurture the fe...

Vibram, How FiveFingers Came To Be - Chris Melton #123

02 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

As an avid barefooter, I've tried countless barefooting shoes over the years, but none compare to Vibram FiveFingers. I've been a fan of FiveFingers f...

Neurogenesis and the Better Brain - Dr. Brant Cortright #122

30 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Our brains produce new brain cells throughout our entire lives through a process called neurogenesis, and in this podcast, Dr. Brant Cortright is goin...

Movement Ecology - Katy Bowman #121

23 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

How much of your movement are you outsourcing? Biomechanist and best-selling author Katy Bowman is back on ReWild Yourself podcast to share how we can...

The Science of the Spiritual - Dr. Dan Siegel #118

02 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What is the mind? How does the mind differ from the brain? These are some of the questions Dr. Daniel Siegel explores in his second appearance on the ...

Why I Hunt - Daniel Vitalis #117

26 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past year, I have fully immersed myself in the hunting side of the modern hunter gatherer lifestyle. From trout and deep sea fishing to hunti...

Real Food, Fake Food - Larry Olmsted #115

12 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Are you eating what you think you are? As a modern hunter gatherer, I am quite conscious and meticulous about the foods I consume. I base my diet on a...

Wild Movement, Urban Landscapes - Julie Angel #114

07 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Julie Angel is a filmmaker, author and photographer who documents the current 'age of athletisiscm' with a focus on Parkour, MovNat, buildering and mu...

Last Common Ancestor - Craig Stanford #113

05 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What a treat it was to talk with primatologist and biological anthropologist Craig Stanford. If you're a regular listener of ReWild Yourself podcast, ...

Grassroots Bioremediation - Leila Darwish #111

28 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Leila Darwish, community organizer and grassroots bioremediation expert, joins me on the podcast to give us an inside look into the promising possibil...

Trauma Awareness & the Spiritual Bypass - Dr. Gabor Maté #110

14 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Renowned speaker and bestselling author Dr. Gabor Maté joins me for a powerful conversation on addiction and takes us into the heart of where trauma ...

A More Capable Human - Stefano Tripney #109

14 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Stefano Tripney is a contextual movement coach and MovNat certified trainer who creatively bridges the inner workings of the mind and body with our co...

The Reverent Hunter - Donnie Vincent #108

07 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

"Don't confuse me with being anything else other than proud. Proud to be a hunter. It's time we stop apologizing for how we get our protein. This is w...

F*ck Shoes - Daniel Vitalis #107

31 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This solo episode is a comprehensive breakdown of my experiences with barefooting. As a long-time barefooting proponent, I've traversed thousands of m...

Your Skin, An Owner's Manual - Nadine Artemis #106

24 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Radiant sense-visionary Nadine Artemis — creator of Living Libations — is back on ReWIld Yourself podcast! In this interview, Nadine gives us a co...

Survival Guide For Future Humans - Mike Adams #105

17 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

My long-time friend Mike Adams aka the Health Ranger joins us on the show to discuss lifestyle tips for the future human in the modern world. Mike is ...

Healing the Land - Ben Falk #104

10 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Falk joins us to discuss permaculture and the art of regenerating landscapes. Ben is an author and the founder of Whole Systems Design, LLC, a lan...

Staying Authentic in an Edited World - Luke Storey #103

03 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

My good friend Luke Storey has spent the past 20 years developing and refining a robust way of life based on the principles of nature and spirituality...

Are you Kinesthetically Literate? - Tom Myers #101

27 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Myers — the originator of the Anatomy Trains Myofascial Meridians — joins us on the show to teach us a bit about our anatomy and how the highl...

Why I'm a Conscientious Omnivore - Daniel Vitalis & Arthur Haines #100

20 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

  "To deny that humans are predators is comparable to rejecting that humans are communal organisms." — Arthur Haines In a recent podcast epis...

Why I Fish Tenkara - Daniel Galhardo #99

13 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

If you've been following my adventures this summer, you'll know that I've been really into foraging wild protein, particularly fish, from my local lan...

Strategic Relocation: Where should you live? - Joel Skousen #98

06 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What is the best location for a ReWilder to live? I'm asked this question quite often, and in this episode, you'll learn some important criteria to co...

The Modern-Day Sweat Lodge - Clearlight #97

01 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Sweating has always been an integral part of being human. Indigenous groups, like those in North America, used the sweat lodge used a sweat lodge, and...

Building Better Vision - Jake Steiner #96

29 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jake Steiner — holistic eye guru & natural vision health advocate — learned how to naturally improve his -5D myopia and, in the past decade, has h...

Eat Like A Centenarian: Culinary Genomics - Amanda Archibald #95

21 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda Archibald is a trailblazer in the field of Culinary Genomics — a unique interface between the culinary arts and genomic medicine — and her ...

Why I'm Not a Vegan - Daniel Vitalis #94

15 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Why aren't I a Vegan? I get asked this question all the time, and in this solo episode I break down the core reasons why I think we need to reexamine ...

ReWilding North America - Dan Flores #93

08 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what your local landscape was like in years past — before sidewalks, stop signs and modern buildings? In this episode, Dan Fl...

Spring water to your door? - Mukhande Singh #92

03 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

As we often discuss on this show, developing and maintaining a connection to the elements — fire, earth, water, air — is a vital component of a be...

Discipline, Adaptation & Performance Breathing - Brian Mackenzie #91

01 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Mackenzie is a human performance and movement specialist, and the innovator of the endurance, strength and conditioning paradigm. Originally, I ...

Awakening Women's Wisdom - Jeannine Tidwell #90

25 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Ladies, this is the show you have been asking for! I'm so excited to have Jeannine Tidwell — co-Founder and co-Director with her husband, Tim Corcor...

Bone Broth, Fad or Functional Food? - Jordan Rubin #89

19 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Bone broth is a vital food for the human animal. Rich in protein, collagen, gelatin, glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, and key minerals & amino acids,...

Why We Need Community - Arthur Haines #88

18 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

My good friend and mentor Arthur Haines is back on the show to cover the topic of community. In our popular "How to Feed Your Human" series from last ...

Successful Self-Dentistry - Nadine Artemis #87

11 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Nadine Artemis — creator of Living Libations & author of Holistic Dental Care: The Complete Guide to Healthy Teeth and Gum — is on the show today ...

Mindsight and the Plane of Possibility - Dr. Dan Siegel #86

04 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

"Awareness is the gateway for feeling the texture of lived life." —Dr. Dan Siegel In this episode, the fascinating Dr. Dan Siegel joins us for a con...

The bed cost how much?! - Claus Pummer #84

22 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

As I mentioned in Wednesday's show with Shawn Stevenson, this week we're bringing you a bonus episode of ReWild Yourself podcast! This interview, whil...

Sleep Starts in the Morning - Shawn Stevenson #83

20 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Shawn Stevenson — bestselling author and creator of The Model Health Show — is back on ReWild Yourself podcast to motivate us to make sleep a prim...

Habits, the Power of Automated Decisions - Gretchen Rubin #82

13 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is all about getting the most out of your experience on planet earth. Gretchen Rubin, New York Times bestselling author and host of pop...

Initiate Them, or the Village Will Burn - Tim Corcoran #81

06 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Corcoran is co-Director of Twin Eagles Wilderness School, an organization he co-founded with his wife, Jeannine Tidwell, as a vehicle to support h...

Why I Forage Wild Water - Daniel Vitalis #80

30 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

My personal health strategy is based on the 4 elements: Earth, Water, Air, Fire. The food I consume, the air I breathe, the solar energy I take in, th...

Bugging Out with David George Gordon #79

23 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

ReWild Yourself Podcast is BACK, and we couldn’t think of a better way to kick off Season 2 than with the zany and lovable Bug Chef, David George Go...

How To Feed Your Human, Part 3 - Arthur Haines #78

22 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In the third and final installment of the How To Feed Your Human series, Arthur and I cover the fungal, bacterial, elemental and experiential food g...

How To Feed Your Human, Part 2 - Arthur Haines #77

16 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

How many plant species do you eat on a daily, seasonal or yearly basis? Before you answer that question, consider this: broccoli = kale = kohlrabi =...

How To Feed Your Human, Part 1 - Arthur Haines #76

09 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Arthur Haines is back on the show! Arthur is both a mentor to me and a good friend, and he has been fundamental to many of the concepts presented on ...

Sleep is a Nutrient - Arthur Haines #75

03 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In a culture that praises work and getting the most out of the day, sleeping tends to be under-rated and, often, looked down upon. Seeing as we spen...

Zombie Ticks and the Lyme Wars - Stephen Harrod Buhner #73

18 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Every year in the United States, about 300,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme disease, according to recent studies. Symptoms of Lyme range from earl...

How to Make a Daniel Vitalis - Neil Strauss #72

11 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This the most vulnerable and intimate interview I've ever shared publicly. I've decided to release the full unedited version, where I share deeply p...

Mars, Venus, and Gender Intelligence - John Gray #71

05 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

John Gray is the leading relationship expert in the world and best-selling author of "Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus." His books have sold ...

Love, Fear and The Walking Dead - Jeff Kober #70

29 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Kober is an actor/author who has spent much of the last 35 years studying metaphysics and meditation here in the US as well as in India. In thi...

Spotting Predators, Not Being Prey - Craig Douglas aka "SouthNarc" #69

21 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

What is your personal self-protection strategy? In this show, we're joined by Craig Douglas aka "SouthNarc", an incredible teacher in the world of s...

Heat Comes From Within! Mastering Cold - Wim Hof, "The Iceman" #67

06 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

"What I am capable of, anyone can learn." -Wim Hof Wim Hof — "The Iceman" — is internationally renowned for his countless ice endeavors that ran...

Meet the Life Stylist, Part 2 - Luke Storey #65

23 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to part two of my conversation with Luke Storey on setting up a holistic strategy for lifestyle design! Luke has spent the past 18 years...

Meet the Life Stylist, Part 1 - Luke Storey #64

16 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast, my good friend Luke Storey joins me for an intimate, peer to peer conversation on setting up a holistic strategy for lifesty...

Marriage: The Way We Never Were - Stephanie Coontz #63

09 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Couples in the Paleolithic world would never have fantasized about running off by themselves to their own little retreats in the forest. No St...