The Evolving Adventurer

Thanks for listening, friends! Today I talk about the energy of place, and how it can affect how we feel in different locations around the globe. I'm drawn to deserts, despite growing up on the wet coast... perhaps there's something for us in the locations we're attracted to, and perhaps our life can change if we visit (or move to) places that call us.  I'm mentioned on Gremlin Talk as for my...

Thanks for listening today, friends! This episode details how cougar patrol came into existence, how it's both a real thing and a playful way to create content, and some trail safety thoughts. It was recorded while grounding myself in the majestic landscape of White Sands National Park . As always, connect with me at wisdomofthewilderness@protonmail.com or on Instagram @cactusmoose with questions,...

Why am I, and many other people, so drawn to the desert? Tune in today to hear some thoughts about why the desert is my happy place, and how being in deserts has helped me process life and grow. A few of the topics I mention: longevity open spaces and openness of people harsh environmental conditions requiring adaptation and resourcefulness facing yourself spiky plants sunshine Edward Abbey Morgan...

Thanks for listening, friends! Today I share what transpired as I DNF'd my attempt at the 106 mile Deadman Peaks ultramarathon near Cuba , New Mexico .  It didn't end how I anticipated and I learned a lot about myself, about preparation, and about leaving it all on the course. It was a fantastic, albeit painful, experience, and I'm planning to return in 2023 to finish and claim my buck...

In today's episode, Megan Kupress @mkupres22 shares some wisdom and insight from her journey into trail running, competing and coaching that extends far beyond start/finish lines and trails.  Megan's positive energy is contagious, to the point that she seems to be the Energizer Bunny.  We chat about a variety of subjects including Aravaipa Running , what it's like to coach, how to infl...

“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.” Marcel Proust What does this quote actually mean? Listen today for some thoughts about the famous Proust quote as it relates to reconnecting with places I've lived, worked and explored in the past... and how the quote can apply to jobs, relationships and even relocation. As always, connect with me at wisd...

Thank you for listening today, friends! I've been seeing a lot of spiders lately, and was curious about the meaning behind spiders, and on take on their energy. It's a shorter episode today, but sometimes the short and sweet stories have the greatest impact. Big, heartfelt thank you for a wonderful Saturday mountain adventure, and to the powers we all have for what else has manifested out of that...

The title says it all: there were worms everywhere today. So many showed up I looked into the wisdom of the worm in relation to what may be transpiring in our lives.  Enjoy this episode, and the rest of your day! Connect with me at wisdomofthewilderness@protonmail.com or on instagram @cactusmoose for questions, comments and guest suggestions. 

I'm really excited to share today's episode with the hilarious and inspiring Jen Laughlin because... cool people do cool stuff. We have a wide-ranging discussion about how to balance ultramarathon training with family and work responsibilities, creating and sharing adventures, the awesomeness of Arizona, the value of networking and some of our favorite beers. We even chat about beer selection befo...

Thank you for listening, friends! Today's episode focuses on the energy and medicine within the Otter card from the Sams & Carson deck that I frequently use. It's really neat how the energy has shown up in my    life the past few days, including just towards the end when I see a deer then the friend who carries otter energy. Magic can--and does--happen all the time. As always, c...

Thanks for listening today, friends! Toda is a solo episode sharing a bit about the adventures of the last 10 days, culminating in a spontaneous overnight canoe trip in the dark. Many opportunities come up to say yes to the gifts from the Universe. Last night was one: a friend and I had a fantastic evening paddling, chatting, and supporting each other discussing past traumas.  I'm on the hunt...

Thanks for listening friends! Today I share a bit about my experiences over the past couple of weeks: death, unexpected endings and potential opportunities, unanticipated injuries and a LOT of sunshine. I felt it would be beneficial to share some of my thought processes and reflections in light of going through a few traumatic experiences in the space of a few days. To me, it's just life, and I ke...

Thank you for listening today, friends! It's Episode 102, and today's topic is the wisdom from Eyes of the Eagle which I accessed through the free oracle cards available on Colette Baron-Reid 's website . It's a gem that connects with much of my experience over the past 72 hours, before pondering the couple of years before that. It's always fun for me to look for deeper meaning in the seemingly-ra...

Thank you for listening, friends!  I'm celebrating the entry to triple-digit numbers with an episode sharing my thoughts about how we can all be an inspiration to someone else. Wherever you are at in your life situation, job title, relationship status, athletic achievements, education, business savvy and all other avenues or situations in life, you're an inspiration to someone else. There's s...

I've got Realist Idealist back to celebrate the milestone 100th episode of Wisdom of the Wilderness ... and want to thank you, the listeners, spread out amongst 42 countries. This is a wide-ranging conversation (as usual) covering spiritual aspects of navigating life and the balance between planning versus going with the flow. We spontaneously create new words, ponder the role of horses in catalyz...

Big thank you to the listeners from all 42 countries! Today's episode walks through a bit of my journey from urban office to a variety of "Wait... what happened? ... really?" stories from the adventures I've had at work. There's value to everyone's individual dreams - perhaps today is the day to start pondering whether you want to wait until retirement to do that, or just start today...? As always...

Thank you for listening, friends! Today I'm sharing some lessons from the beach, and how they can be used to help is grow and work with what's happening in our lives.  As always, connect with me at wisdomofthewilderness@protonmail.com with questions, comments and guest suggestions... or to share your favorite way to enjoy the beach. Until next week, #optoutside and take some deep breaths fo f...

Thank you for listening again today, friends! Today I'm sharing about my trail run yesterday, and the way our vision and perspective can change as we get more experience route-finding, at a job or while creating a relationship.  As always, contact me at wisdomofthewilderness@protonmail.com with questions, comments and guest suggestions. Here's to a wonderful adventure today as you #optoutside

Today's episode is a tale of what happened, and what I learned, by saying yes and trusting my intuition. Thank you for listening! As always, connect with me at wisdomofthewilderness@protonmail.com with questions, comments and guest suggestions. Until next week, enjoy the sun and #optoutside!

It's been a challenging time as I've encountered technical difficulties that resulted in the non-recording of three episodes... Thank you for your support, and here's to being back in top shape by July. As always, connect with me at wisdomofthewilderness@protonmail.com with comments, questions and guest suggestions. #optoutside and enjoy some time in nature today!

Thank you for listening, friends! I was listening to a great podcast with Luke Storey about water, and one of the ideas stuck with me. Those words and idea inspired today's episode where I talk about the ways movement helps us grow in life thanks to what we see with water out in nature.  As always, connect with me at wisdomofthewilderness@protonmail.com with questions, comments and guest sugg...

Thank you for listening today, friends! It's a brief discussion of fate in the context of natural rhythms and circles/cycles of life, combined with an update on the curious sights and experiences I've had this week... tying into the idea that perhaps those wxperiences were fated... and if not, what aspect of me called them into this life experience?  As always, connect with me at wisdomfthewi...

Thank you for listening! Today I'm sharing a story of a recent hike where I saw a coyote run through the grass a ways down the slope I was hiking. That experience prompted me to check into the Animal Medicine cards deck for an interpretation, and to see what message that coyote held for me... Lo and behold, the message made sense, and I was able to smile and move on from an interesting situation w...

We're back today with some observations about how nature can help remind us to be present and to reduce the stresses we place onto ourselves with expectations . I mention Eckhart Tolle 's book The Power of Now , and how remembering to breathe can help reduce the physiological stresses generated when what we're experiencing doesn't match what we hoped, anticipated or planned for.  As always, c...

Thank you for listening! Today we're discussing some of the sensual aspects of being in the forest - what can we see, smell, taste, touch, hear and experience beyond convenient categories. Using the senses is a wonderful way to engage with nature, and in today's case, connect my attempted cold plunge to the various sensory engagements I experienced getting to that point. As always, contact me at w...