greggi v

The Evolving Adventurer

Religion EN ↓ 207 episodes

The only constant in life is change... how can you keep an adventurous spirit while evolving through the ebbs and flows of life? Tune in to hear musings about personal growth, wisdom gained from time spent in nature, and meaningful discussions with inspiring and empowering folks moving through uncharted territory, sometimes both literally and figuratively. Connect via cactusmoose@protonmail.com

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greggi v

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E7: Using metaphors and analogies in nature 09.11.2020 18:16

In this episode of Wisdom of the Wilderness, we learn about different ways to use analogies and metaphors in nature to help understand our own lives. Thanks for joining the conversation! 

E6: My experience with BOSS 04.11.2020 19:49

A story about my experience completing a 14 Day Field Course with the Boulder Outdoor Survival School (BOSS) in the summer of 2012.  I tie into previous episodes as I relate how contact with nature, earthing and immersion in the outdoors affected me during and after the course, and catalyzed major changes in my life as I journaled on the wilderness within while on the solo component. More inf...

E5: The Benefits of Earthing/Grounding 02.11.2020 27:00

Earthing/grounding is having direct physical contact with the surface of the earth. Walking barefoot outside, or sitting, working or sleeping indoors connected to conductive systems that are transferring the earth's free electrons into the body from the ground has been associated with a wide range of health benefits. In this episode we learn all about earthing aka grounding including a synopsis of...

E4: Ways to sneak nature time into your day 27.10.2020 8:38

As little as 10-20 minutes of contact with nature can reduce stress and feelings of depression and anxiety. Today I'm sharing a few ways I sneak in nature time to maintain well-being.  Thank you for listening!

E3: The benefits of wilderness 15.10.2020 29:37

Episode 3: the benefits of wilderness! Well, some of them. Join along to hear why wilderness is important for the variety of services and values we gain, plus why conservation is imperative for the future. 

E2: General benefits of time outdoors 13.10.2020 16:47

Episode 2 details some of the benefits we can receive from just getting outside. Lowered blood pressure, reduced feelings of depression and anxiety, lowered stress levels and cortisol, and activation of the parasympathetic (aka rest and digest ) nervous system are a few of the benefits covered. Some of the stresses of urban living are mentioned, including the transition somewhere in 2008 when huma...

E1: Wisdom of the Wilderness 13.10.2020 21:32

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Wisdom of the Wilderness podcast. This episode is an introduction to why I started, what we'll be doing and how this podcast can inspire, educate and empower you to reconnect to well-being. In the future we'll be chatting with average people about lessons learned on their personal journeys through uncharted territory--perhaps even in wilderness areas, sharing be...