Episodes

  • Ep. 47 How to Predict the Weather w/ Shawn

    Ep. 47 How to Predict the Weather w/ Shawn
    May 10 2022
    Today we discuss how to predict the weather so that you can stay out longer and be prepared for everything Gaia throws in your next wilderness adventure. We all know that meteorologists are notoriously wrong with their predictions. It just so happens the process of becoming your own weather person is a great way to learn and connect with your local landscape. In this episode, we discuss what barometric pressure is and how to read cloud cover and changing winds. I also share how a sit spot can assist in the process of remembering how to use intuition to predict changes in weather. I introduce the concept of the primal self and how to trust this part of ourselves to not only predict the weather but control our body's temperature. I finish by debunking some old wives' tales and sharing some that I think are worth remembering. Please download, subscribe, rate, and review this episode so that others can find it. SHOW RESOURCES: Tom Brown Jr.'s Tracker School Book: The Earth
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr
  • Ep. 46 Cotton Kills: The Benefits of Merino Wool w/ Shawn

    Ep. 46 Cotton Kills: The Benefits of Merino Wool w/ Shawn
    May 5 2022
    Today we discuss all things merino wool. What is it? And why you shouldn’t head into the back country or next afternoon hike without it. And perhaps most importantly why you should leave the cotton and synthetics for the gym, garden, or a night on the town when you are not planning to immerse yourself in the elements for long periods of time. I also share my experience wearing merino wool during my 96 hour vision quest in freezing temperatures and how I layered this amazing fabric to stay dry and warm. When it comes to connecting with nature through nature immersion, whether you are a bird watcher, a hunter, or new to experiencing the outdoors, having the right clothing can make a big difference in your ability to stay out and be one with the elements. Please download, subscribe, rate, and review this episode so that others can find it.   TOPICS DISCUSSED: Importance of being comfortable when connecting with nature; ancestral importance of clothing and modern-day
    Show More Show Less
    45 mins
  • Ep. 45 My Ottawa Experience Through an Ecopsychology Lens W/ Shawn

    Ep. 45 My Ottawa Experience Through an Ecopsychology Lens W/ Shawn
    Feb 16 2022
    Hello and thanks for joining. It's been a while since I have posted an episode. The reason for this episode is to share my observations from attending a scientific debate and soaking in the vibe of the peaceful protests in Ottawa Canada this past weekend. I am breaking a personal vow of silence to post this episode as I feel now is time for all Canadians to break their silence if they also oppose the mandates, vaccine passports, and divisive politics. I also discuss the need for ecopsychology as a theoretical framework to address the individual and cultural healing Canadians and Canada are in need of. I step into the role of cultural ethnographer and provide context for the Instagram lives I posted as well as share my observatory notes from the weekend. I cover the size of the protest, my interactions with locals, what I did, how the protestors were blocked in, and what the police presence was like. I share stories from the scientific debate turned scientific conference as Dr. Theresa
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Ep. 44 Show Me Your Papers and Civil Disobedience w/ Shawn

    Ep. 44 Show Me Your Papers and Civil Disobedience w/ Shawn
    Sep 9 2021
    It's been a while since I have recorded a podcast. To be honest I have been scared to break my silence for fear of repercussions... that said, I told myself in March 2020 that when the vaccine passport comes (as I knew it would) I would have to break my silence. This episode is me doing just that, but before I get into the weeds of the day, I discuss how I have been enjoying being immersed in building my house on the 30 acres of land I am stewarding in the Canadian shield. I have also been enjoying laying the foundation for one of Canada's best nature connection schools through my Ph.D. research. I give a brief update of these projects before diving into the vaccine passport and all things government silliness here in Canada. Speaking of government silliness how about the 2021 Canadian election? Nothing could be more alarming than the Canadian Prime Ministers' campaign speech and JT's striking resemblance to Hitler's speeches of the 1930s. Unfortunately, no amount of logic or rational
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Ep. 43 Becoming Your Own Banker w/ Richard Canfield and (co-host) Dr. Richard Vuksinic ND

    Ep. 43 Becoming Your Own Banker w/ Richard Canfield and (co-host) Dr. Richard Vuksinic ND
    Jun 29 2021
    Our guest today is the wild and wonderful Richard Canfield, co-host of the Life Without Bay Street Podcast and an Infinite Banking Practitioner with the Nelson Nash Institute. Richard passionately teaches and implements the infinite banking process with his clients across Canada. In this episode, we discuss how the current regime of money and banking is oppressive and hierarchal and often makes bank owners wealthy and keeps the rest of us in debt. We then discuss the process and tool of the infinite banking concept and how infinite banking mirrors principles of permaculture. We then discuss transitioning out of the rat race and into the role of bank owner of your own financial empire. If you want to create the foundation for good health then having control over your financial life is important. Or if you just want to "stick it to the man" while gaining the upper hand and financial freedom from debt slavery, then this episode is for you! Please download, subscribe, rate, and review
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Ep. 42 Natural Burials: Rewilding in the Afterlife w/ Susan Greer and (co-host) Dr. Richard Vuksinic ND

    Ep. 42 Natural Burials: Rewilding in the Afterlife w/ Susan Greer and (co-host) Dr. Richard Vuksinic ND
    May 20 2021
    Our wild and wonderful guest is Susan Greer. Susan is the executive director of the Natural Burial Association of Ontario. She's is passionate about launching natural burial grounds all over Ontario. the Natural Burial Association builds awareness of natural burial options, supports local advocacy groups, and gently lets people know that cremation isn't as eco-friendly as they might think. So if you're mortal, this episode might interest you. In this episode, we discuss the environmental destruction caused by conventional practices, how a natural burial is for anyone and honours any faith-based traditions, how nature contact with these designated natural burial sites can assist in the grieving process, cost-saving compared to conventional options, and how a natural burial will help you regenerate soil long after your soul passes on to the next part of your journey.  We also discuss some red tape that the Ontario government recently put into law surrounding burial grounds and what you
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Ep. 41 Modernity, Digestion, and Mental Health: The Gut Brain Connection w/ Wade Lightheart

    Ep. 41 Modernity, Digestion, and Mental Health: The Gut Brain Connection w/ Wade Lightheart
    Apr 17 2021
    The wild and wonderful Wade Lightheart is our guest for episode 41. Wade is a Canadian national all-natural bodybuilding champion, a world-renown high-performance coach, former Mr. Universe competitor, and host of the Awesome Health Podcast. Wade is also an author and the co-founder and president of BiOptimizers, a digestion and health optimization company. Wade discusses the 5 stages of optimal digestion (along with warning signs of poor digestion) and we discuss the notion that our gut is like a second brain before Wade shares what we can do to heal our gut. Wade discusses how BiOptimizers tests their products and shares information about their newest product, Cogni-Biotics which is prebiotic, probiotic, blend with mental and emotional health in mind. To try a bottle or any others go to www.bioptimizers.com/rewildmybio and use the code 'rewildmybio' at checkout to receive 10% off your order. Wade also created the Biological Optimization Blueprint to help anyone who may feel confused
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Ep. 40 w/ Jeff Chilton & Co-host Dr. Richard Vuksinic ND – Shroom Boom: Complete Guide to Medicinal Mushroom Cultivation

    Ep. 40 w/ Jeff Chilton & Co-host Dr. Richard Vuksinic ND – Shroom Boom: Complete Guide to Medicinal Mushroom Cultivation
    Mar 22 2021
    My guest today is the wild and wonderful Jeff Chilton. Jeff is president of Nammex a company founded in 1989 and supplies medicinal mushroom extracts to the health and wellness industry. His son Ski Chilton started Real Mushrooms which sells 100% mushroom extracts direct to consumers. In this episode, we learn from an ethnomycology pioneer who has a deep passion for the wild places mushrooms grow as well as cultivating high-quality mushroom products with integrity in the face of the shroom boom. We also go over the challenges in operating small-scale commercial mushroom cultivation businesses and how growing our own mushrooms, foraging for mushrooms, and wildcrafting our own medicine is a healthy addition to consuming mushrooms from purely commercial cultivation. Check out full show notes for links to resources that will help you test the mushroom products you currently use. Like all things in nature, a paradox exists and this episode balances the ethical concerns around the market de
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 25 mins