The Evolving Adventurer

Today's episode is a fun discussion about sexuality, free birthing, personal growth and the Joygasmic life with Elena Harder. Elena's passion and positivity is contagious, and it was wonderful to connect and hear about her current, and in-the-works offerings. Elena's podcast focuses on Inspiring stories and actionable ideas for awakening mothers. Her podcast can be found here . Elena Harder i...

Thanks for listening today, friends! In the fall of 2019, on a post-intense summer job road trip, my phone was stolen while I was spending time with an old contact. It was a very interesting time, and I thought it prudent to share thoughts on the technology dependence many people have... and what that can open up for learnings and growth when it is no longer available. Paper maps, handwritten addr...

Positivity spreads, and we can make a difference with our thoughts and actions. Where thoughts go, energy flows... this episode is a result of technological fails trying to record for the second time with Realist Idealist about how thoughts create things, energy and creating our dream with intent, visualization and conscious language. While annoying, the inability to record tonight spurred an impr...

Today's episode details an experience I had with a rainbow trout in the local river... then how that experience connected synchronistically to a friend's fishing expedition 4 hours away. It's incredible what transpires when we block out the voices competing for our attention and reconnect with our own intuition. Magical coincidences can -- and do -- happen! As always, please connect with me at wis...

Thank you for listening, friends! We've got a fun episode today with my friend and fellow trail runner, Aileen. Aileen has completed several epic adventures in the mountains, from crushing local peaks to solo explorations of Moab, Utah to finishing as second-place female and 16th overall at the 2020 Orcas Island 100 mile ultramarathon in torrential rain. She's written great articles for the Trail...

Thanks for listening, friends! Today I delve into compassion... more specifically, ways to be compassionate during these unusual times. There are some tips on how to be compassionate when interacting with anyone else - friend, family member, spouse, partner, store clerk - and a reminder that we can all be kind, regardless of our differences. Questions? Comments? Guest suggestions? Contact me at wi...

Hi friends, thanks for listening today! This episode shares some ways we can process the ending of a relationship, whether a friendship, partnership, employment or family connections. We're focusing on solutions and ways to move forward in life after what can be a jarring experience. I reference this video of Johnny Cash singing Hurt in the earlier parts of the episode. Connect with me via wisdomo...

Thank you for listening today, friends. It's a special episode, the first in a new series of Real Conversations with my good friend, host of Realist Idealist podcast. Today's discussion is about the concept of reality: we explore several different related topics while eschewing others for another time and episode. It's very interesting to note what our discussion centers on when we encounter unexp...

Thank you for listening, friends! In today's episode I share a brief, yet memorable wolverine encounter under the Milky Way earlier this week. I also share some thoughts and guidance we can connect with through the energy of wolverine. As always, reach out to me through wisdomofthewilderness@protonmail.com and enjoy the episode!

Thanks for listening, friends! I've been seeing ladybugs everywhere as summer wraps up... and I thought, why not share some of the wisdom of ladybug as we transition into autumn. The leaves are changing, the harvest is bountiful and there are transitions happening everywhere. What wisdom does ladybug bring, and how can it apply to your life? As always, connect with me through wisdomofthewilderness...

I've been seeing grasshoppers everywhere over the past two weeks as we transition into autumn. The sightings prompted me to research some fo the wisdom associated with grasshopper... and much to my interest, there is much to be gleaned from what I found. Today's episode focuses on some lessons and invitations from grasshopper, with illustrations from both my experience and what yours could be. Tha...

I've been seeing tons of butterflies lately: landing on me, flying by... all different colors and descriptions. What wisdom does the wilderness of butterflies hold? There are some pretty neat thoughts about transformation, change and emerging from a cocoon today...  As always, connect with me through wisdomofthewilderness@protonmail.com and #optoutside to enjoy nature today.

For three consecutive hike/runs on different mountains I scared the bejeezus out of a (or a covey) of grouse. I was curious what the medaning of this might be, for the experiences were too similar to dismiss as mere coincidence. It turns out that grouse shares a wonderful message for this time of year - listen in to hear more, and more ways to connect with nature as we approach the autumnal equino...

Did you know there's a desert in Canada? Actually, there's more than one.  Today's episode covers a story of my mountain adventures, then the wisdom shared by Snake... especially from the rattler I encountered exploring the South Okanagan, which is the northern tip of the Sonoran Desert. Crazy! As always, please share this episode with your friends, pass along to colleagues and rate it on you...

I'm on an unstructured trip to explore the BC mountains and keep seeing red-tailed hawks... what message does the hawk wish to share with us today?

Thanks for listening, friends! I've had quite the series of experiences with foxes on my adventures in the Rockies... and I wanted to share both the adventures, and the wisdom and invitations from the Fox medicine card. I've really enjoyed Fernie Brewing 's IPAs - Eclipse, Thunder Meadows, and Nomad, specifically. They're not a sponsor, and I'm not paid to endorse their products, but all their sta...

Thanks for listening, friends! Today we've got a short bonus episode: an experience I had driving on the highway today, some tips for navigating the wilderness of the increasingly-crowded roads, and the wisdom armadillo shares. Enjoy! As always, feel free to connect with me: wisdomofthewilderness@protonmail.com

Thank you for listening! Today I'm sharing some of the reasons I use cast iron cookware, and some of the benefits thereof. If you haven't used it, there's a wilderness-like learning curve from using this sturdy, reliable form of food preparation dating back more than 2500 years. Enjoy! Questions? Comments? Guest suggestions? Connect with me at wisdomofthewilderness@protonmail.com

Hey friends! Today I'm sharing a story of my experience at Ormiston Gorge , Northern Territory, Australia. That experience caused me to literally and figuratively reassess the concept of identity and how it relates to our perception. Truly, you'll never know if you never go . As the former tourism campaign of the Northern Territory , it's fitting that this experience happened in such a majestic pa...

I received the gift of a crow feather on my evening walk... at a fortuitous time, no less. What wisdom does the crow feather have to share with us today? Questions? Comments? Guest suggestions? Connect with me at wisdomofthewilderness@protonmail.com

I got my truck! Today's episode details my experience purchasing the truck, plus my list of must haves, dealbreakers, and nice to have features along with a hefty dose of wisdom gained from previous experiences. The past three months of vehicle issues have been quite the ride, and I'm excited to move on to new adventures in a new adventuremobile! When considering a vehicle, it's very helpful to ha...

I'm feeling a bit like I'm stuck in a Corb Lund song entitled Truck Got Stuck.  Today's episode is an update on the truck search with some learnings--and adventures--test driving a Toyota, Ford, and repairing (again) the Forester which has been unofficially dubbed The Death Trap. The following statement from Marcel Proust sure is holding true for this... adventure: “We don't receive wisdom; w...

What has the hawk swooped by to share with us all today? Find out on this special bonus episode of the Wisdom of the Wilderness podcast. Comments? Questions? Suggestions? Pass them along at wisdomofthewilderness@protonmail.com

Today's episode focuses on tips to manage a heat wave like the unusual one sweeping across the west right now: it was 106F/41C as I recorded! This link to NOLS Wilderness Medicine is a great resource for preventing and treating heat illness .  https://blog.nols.edu/2015/08/11/preventing-and-treating-heat-illness

The last episode of a three-part series detailing my recent experience purchasing a new-to-me vehicle, and what I learned the hard way. I hope you can learn from my mistakes the next time you're purchasing a vehicle. There are some great resources available online that walk you through conducting an inspection, how to negotiate, and what to be aware of. Enjoy! Questions? Comments? Guest suggestion...