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Author: Kenton and Rebecca Whitman of ReWild University

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Join Kenton and Rebecca of ReWild University as we combine mindfulness, spirituality, laughs, and science to Unleash Your Life!
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In a world built upon consumption, what happens if we question the paradigm and instead cultivate happiness with what we have? This […]
We all want to eat healthy, don’t we? But what diet is best? Raw vegan? Paleo? Whole 30? Mediterranean? Join us as […]
We all have a “baseline” of happiness in our lives, and research shows that the ups and downs of life (which we […]
Hi Friends! Need a good vacation? What if we could take a vacation right now? As in, NOW? This moment? Well, we […]
Last season we started a tradition of talking about five books from our shelves and how they’ve influenced us. This season, we keep the tradition alive! Come with us for an adventure into nature poetry, magic, science, and a bit of intergalactic fun! Here are this episodes’ Action Points: Why I Wake Early by Mary […]
We all know that our environment has a profound effect upon our beings. But we’re not often intentional about shaping our environments, or not aware of how we are an integral part of other people’s environments. Join us as we discuss how we can be more conscious about the people, colors, sounds, and other experiences […]
Life can be uncertain. It’s not just things like aliens and covid, but the everyday shifts in our lives that can be unsettling. In this episode, we consider ways that we can transform our relationship with uncertainty, and even embrace it! Here are this episodes’ Action Points: Practice Giving– Giving is a way to start […]
For this episode, we try something a little different — a totally off-the-cuff talk about what we’re currently experiencing in life and what we’re learning from those things. It turned into a fun exploration of community, overcoming fears, and imagining a debt-free world. Come along to on this exploration with us! Thank you for being […]
Want some delicious, nutritious food that just happens to be totally free? We’ve chosen four easy-to-identify wild edibles that have broad global distribution to encourage you to add some wild greens to your diet! Here are this episodes’ Action Points: Nettle– More info on stinging nettles here! https://pfaf.org/plants/edible-weeds-urtica-dioica-stinging-nettle/ Heal-all– Learn more about heal-all! https://www.ediblewildfood.com/self-heal.aspx Dandelion– […]
We’ve all heard the term “toxic people”. But how do we avoid them or deal with them? Well, as usual, the story might not be completely one-sided. Come along to explore how we can unwittingly encourage toxic relationships and how we can transform that toxicity into something positive! This episodes’ Action Points: Cultivate Gratitude– You […]
After running the Forest Monk program (and its predecessor, the 11-month Metamorphosis program) for over 12 years, we’ve come to greatly respect those who ventured out into the woods under our tutelage. And we’ve learned A LOT from them! Here are the top ten takeaways for us. For this episode, we’re doing a special ten-day […]
What adventures are waiting right off our usual routes? Numerous and awesome ones! And our “usual routes” aren’t just paths through the woods, but the grooves of life that we move in — the same small talk, the same routines . . . what happens if we venture off those paths a little bit? Join […]
Originally, Rebecca and I thought that we had invented the concept of human rewilding. How wrong we were! Yet over the years, we’ve sought to define it a bit differently than some other voices in the rewilding community. In this episode we share what we think rewilding is all about, and how to bring its […]
Rebecca and I have always dreamed of being writers. For thirty years, we’ve seen that dream squashed again and again. Then, we decided to take things into our own hands. This is the story of our quest to see a book of ours in print, and we hope it might inspire you to chase your […]
Patience is a virtue, right? But what if it’s deeper than that? In this episode, we dissect patience and wonder if patience is less of a virtue than a pointer toward mindful presence. This episodes’ Action Points: Pause– Whenever you transition from one activity to another, stop for a set amount of time (a minute […]
What? Turn this off? Well, almost =) In this episode we talk about getting into nature — how important it is, all the benefits, and how we can “unplug” a little more. We hope that this episode inspires you to turn off your device for a while! This episodes’ Action Points: Make Nature Accessible– Any […]
The research of neuroanatomist Jill Bolte Taylor has revealed many interesting things — one of which is that stressors aren’t as long-lived as we might expect, at least in our heads =) In this episode we discuss how knowledge of Taylor’s “90 Second Rule” can change the way we experience everyday life. This episodes’ Action […]
What is wisdom? It’s not something a lot of modern people have successfully answered. In this episode, we make an attempt, and consider how embracing this idea of wisdom can lead us toward more compassion, love, and caring. This episodes’ Action Points: Examine a Strongly Held Belief– This is notoriously difficult, as our minds have […]
In this episode, we wonder why the Amish never seem to fail to wave to us as we drive by, and if it might serve as an inspiration to respect each other as fellow humans, regardless of our differences. This episodes’ Action Points: Write a Letter– What a great way to connect! Letters hold things […]
Most of us have absorbed the dominant cultural idea that the world is made of lots of little pieces (like you, me, and chocolate chip muffins) that all fit together. But what if instead of a story of separation, we told a story of unity and connectedness? Could it change our world? This episodes’ Action […]
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Donald Dean

I just discovered your podcast. I am still listening to the 1st episode, but I wanted to thank you for such a positive message. I am looking forward to listening to more.😁😁😁

Jan 27th
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