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In today’s episode of the podcast we’re talking all about the festival of Samhain that takes place in just a few days - on October 31st. If you’re not familiar with the Wheel of the Year and would like a little introduction to what it is and how it works, go back to episode 4 of this season of the podcast (all about the Autumn Equinox), as that will give you a brief overview. What do we talk about...

In today’s episode of the podcast we’re talking about the concept of the wild self, and what it means to think of it in terms of archetypes. What do we talk about in this episode? * What the wild self actually is * A little on the concept of archetypes generally * The twelve archetypes of the wild self, and what they represent * Examples of how you can use archetypal wisdom to help you rewild Get...

In today’s episode of the podcast we’re celebrating one year of The Rewilding Yearbook ! Next Wednesday (14th October) it will be exactly one year since our first book was published, so we wanted to take some time to pause and reflect on the experience of having our words and ideas out in the world over the last 12 months, and introduce the book and some of our favourite parts of it to anyone who’...

In this episode of Season 15, we’re diving into the second of our wild updates - a conversation with Eleanor all about what’s going on in her life and work right now. What do we talk about in this episode? * Eleanor’s role at The Wild Academy and what she brings to our partnership * Her work outside the Academy with The Wildheart Press * Why this year especially has been one of change and transfor...

Happy Autumn Equinox, wild ones! In today’s episode we’re rooting into the season, exploring what this festival is, what it means, and how it helps us sink into autumn and prepare for winter beyond. What do we talk about in this episode? * A quick overview of the science behind the Equinox, and discussion of what it actually is * The symbolism and associated themes of the Autumn Equinox * How thes...

In this third episode of Season 15, we’re diving into the first of our wild updates - a conversation with Maddy all about what’s going on in her life and work right now. It’s been two years since we last shared conversations like this, and if you’d like to listen to Maddy’s last conversation (back in August 2024) you can listen here . What do we talk about in this episode? * Maddy’s role at The Wi...

The podcast is back! In this first episode of Season 15, we welcome you back to The Wild Academy, share a bit about upcoming changes and offerings, and reflect on how it feels to ease into autumn after such a fiery and intense summer. What do we talk about in this episode? * Why we took a break, and why summer has been such a lot! * The shift from the fire element to the water element, and why thi...

The podcast is back! In this first episode of Season 15, we welcome you back to The Wild Academy, share a bit about upcoming changes and offerings, and reflect on how it feels to ease into autumn after such a fiery and intense summer. What do we talk about in this episode? * Why we took a break, and why summer has been such a lot! * The shift from the fire element to the water element, and why thi...

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...