Wildheart

In this week’s episode of Wildheart we chat about the word ‘roam’ - and just like the word itself, we meander through topics and thoughts to explore how and why roaming is so connected to wildness and self exploration. Why have we chosen to talk about the word ‘roam’? * It aligns with the expansiveness of spring * Last week walked about imagination, and ‘roam’ continues this theme in the sense of...

In this week’s episode of Wildheart we chat about the word ‘roam’ - and just like the word itself, we meander through topics and thoughts to explore how and why roaming is so connected to wildness and self exploration. We’d love to know after you’ve listened, what might it mean for you to roam right now? Let us know in the comments! Why have we chosen to talk about the word ‘roam’? * It aligns wit...

In this week’s episode of Wildheart we chat about the word ‘imagine’ - what it means for us, what the word conjures up, and how we might connect with our imaginations as spring continues to unfurl. We’d love to know after you’ve listened, do you allow yourself to imagine? How do you connect to your imagination? Let us know in the comments! Why have we chosen to talk about the word ‘imagine’? * Ima...

In this week’s episode of Wildheart we chat about the elusive concept of balance - why it feels like something we should be seeking, why it’s actually so complex, and different approaches that might feel gentler and more fluid. It’s a great listen for this week especially, as the Spring Equinox - a moment of balance in the wild world - is coming up on Friday (20th). Why have we chosen to talk abou...

In this week’s episode of Wildheart we chat about the expansive qualities of breath, exploring how the act of breathing connects to many themes of spring: expansion, air, space, freedom and more. We also consider how it can feel when these are restricted or constricted, and what that means in relation to the process of rewilding the self. We’d love to know after you’ve listened, what does breath /...

In this week’s episode of Wildheart we explore the complexities of resistance: what it means for us, and how and what we might choose to resist. We also explore how resistance connects to beliefs, values and conditioning - the internal narratives we all hold that shape what we think and how we act. Why have we chosen to talk about the word ‘resist’? * So far this season we’ve talked about awakenin...

In this week’s episode of Wildheart we explore what it means to reveal, both in a literal and a symbolic sense. Our conversation touches on the complexities of truth, trust and vulnerability in the process of revealing oneself, emphasising the cyclical nature of self-discovery and the importance of creating a safe space for sharing. We also discuss the idea of rewilding the self, digging deeper to...

We’re back with a brand new season of the Wildheart podcast! We’ve got some new music, a new look, and we’re ready to rewild a whole new set of words with you this spring. In this first episode we explore the theme of awakening, discuss the importance of being aware of ourself and the world around us, and emphasise the need for gentle activism and an interconnected approach to life. The conversati...

In this week’s episode we chat about what it means to ‘weather’ - and especially how it can help us throughout the season of winter. Why have we chosen to talk about the word ‘weather’? * January can sometimes feel like a very long month, particularly for those who struggle with aspects of winter and are longing for spring to arrive. * Even though Imbolc offers the gentle promise of spring, in rea...

In this week’s episode we chat about intentions, what they mean for us (especially at this time of year), and how setting intentions is perhaps more complex than we’ve been led to believe. Why have we chosen to talk about the word ‘intention’? * It connects with January’s more traditional focus on plans, ideas and visions for the year ahead * It also embodies the next seasonal shift as we look ahe...

In this week’s episode we chat about what it means to ‘seek’, and how taking a wilder approach can support us to navigate the January hustle. Why have we chosen to talk about the word ‘seek’? * It’s our guiding word for January on the Rewilding Wheel * The concept of seeking is connected to many of our seasonal associations for this month - the wolf, the Visionary archetype, the symbol of the nort...

In this week’s episode we chat about what it means to retreat, and why midwinter is the ideal time to consider what a retreat (or retreating) feels like for us. Why have we chosen to talk about the word ‘retreat’? * Deep rest as a winter focus - a ‘retreat’ as a restorative experience * The inward/downward pull of midwinter in the mental or emotional sense (retreating into ourselves) * But also in...

In this week’s episode we chat about what it means to ‘embody’, and why exploring embodiment in the winter is so powerful. Why have we chosen to talk about the word ‘embody’? * As we talked about last week , winter is the season of the earth element - roots, foundations, the tangible/physical world * As we look ahead, we’re approaching Capricorn season (from the Solstice), which is an earth sign -...

In this week’s episode we explore the process of unearthing, especially in relation to the wild self. Why have we chosen to talk about the word ‘unearth’? * Winter is the season of the earth element, and autumn the season of the water element - throughout November we’ve been moving away from the swirling energy of change towards something more grounded and steady. * Now that we’ve reached December...

In this week’s episode we explore the concept of remembrance, and discuss what it means to remember the wild within. Why have we chosen to talk about the word ‘remember’? * Remember, remember the 5th of November! We’re a long way past the 5th, but November always seems like a month of remembrance with this rhyme for Guy Fawkes night, Remembrance Sunday, and the lingering themes of Samhain (honouri...

In this week’s episode we explore what it means to invoke - and why it can be so powerful to make this intentional choice. Why have we chosen to talk about the word ‘invoke’? * This week’s word was chosen more from a sense or feeling rather than anything specific * There is, however, something quite magical or liminal about the word, which connects with the lingering Samhain energy and the current...

In this week’s episode we explore the connection between soul and spirit, the nourishment of the soul, and the impact of our actions on the more-than-human world. Why have we chosen to talk about the soul? * We think of this time of year as ‘soul season’: * Samhain is a festival of honouring the souls of the dead (and there are many other similar festivals around the world) * But more widely: the...

In this week’s episode we’ve chosen to talk a little bit about how the Academy came to be, and what have been the biggest markers in our personal rewilding journeys. Why have we chosen to re-introduce ourselves? * The festival of Samhain arrived a few days ago, marking the end of one cycle through the Wheel of the Year and the beginning of another - it’s an ideal time to pause and reflect before b...

In this week’s episode we explore the concepts of magic, joy and beauty through the lens of enchantment. Why have we chosen to talk about enchantment? * We’re coming into witching season - this is a time of year that’s strongly associated with ‘the otherworld’; with magic, mystery and phemerality. For the next few months, we’re invited to connect with our intuition and with ways of knowing and bei...

In this week’s episode we celebrate 100 episodes of Wildheart podcast, alongside our usual conversation about how we can approach the word ‘honour’ with a wilder perspective. Why have we chosen to talk about honour? * To recognise and celebrate everything we’ve achieved in our work up to this point - The Wild Academy, the book, and most importantly the amazing community we’ve all built together. W...

In this week’s episode we chat about expression, authenticity, and being able to voice our truth. Why have we chosen to talk about expression? * As we move further into autumn, we reconnect with our soul, which invites deeper connection to our emotions and inner world * We are then faced with the process of communicating those emotions (our inner self) with the world (our outer self) in an authent...

In this week’s episode we chat about what it means to wane, and why this part of the cycle is so essential to embrace in the world right now. Why have we chosen to talk about waning? * Not only is the moon currently waning as this episode goes out, but so is the energy of the season overall: our arrival at the Autumn Equinox marks the noticeable descent into the darker months and the lower energy...

In this week’s episode we chat about richness, and why this feels so apt right now, both in the wild world and in ourselves. Why have we chosen to talk about richness? * The season of autumn is full of richness! Think jewel-like colours (flowers, berries, fruit), hearty soups and stews, and deep orange sunsets * There’s an invitation at this time of year to ‘sink in’ to life - deepening into our i...

In this week’s episode we chat about gathering, the continuation of harvest season, and how / why we might welcome in a more reflective month. Why have we chosen to talk about gathering? * It’s the guiding word for September in our Rewilding Wheel framework * There is a strong association with the harvest theme that continues from August into September (and even October) - ‘gathering’ from the lan...

In this week’s episode we chat about the concept of the ‘edge’, and what it means to embrace this in our lives. Why have we chosen to talk about edge? * The sense of an ‘edge’ symbolises the threshold between summer and autumn * There’s a sense of blurred boundaries within ourselves at this time of year, and often we can struggle to find and hold our ‘edges’ when everything feels fluid * Autumn us...