Wild Heart Revival

Heartfelt Conversations
and Stories as Pathways
of Renewal and Revival

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27 | La Huaira | Making Beautiful Ruins: Artistry as Ceremony, Medicine, & Revolution

In this intimate and soulful conversation, Huaira shares the essence of her artistry, exploring what it means to live in devotion to creativity, self, and Earth. Together, we journey through the beautiful terrain of her life, touching on the joys and challenges of answering the soul's calling, honouring natural cycles, and embodying artistry as both a healing force and an act of resistance . . .

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26 | Kalah Hill | Reclaiming Pleasure: Liberation, Love, & the Vitality of Eros

We discuss the ecological and revolutionary nature of pleasure as a remedy for life's immense challenges, a wild and untamed power source, and a balm for the colonized heart-mind. With deep wisdom and vulnerability, Kalah reminds us that love is liberation, and liberation is love, offering a call to reclaim our pleasure and reconnect with Eros, the vitality of life . . .

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25 | Patrick, Murray & Thomas | Peace is the Path: Men’s Prayer for Peace

In this humble and reflective conversation, Patrick, Murray, Thomas, and I explore what it means to cultivate peace, especially as men, amidst these beautifully troubled times. We share personal stories of peace, discuss the conscious choice to embody peace, and delve into how story, beauty, artistry, and the warrior within can nourish the collective field of peace . . .

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23 | Simon Yugler | Psychedelics, Myth, & Soul: Otherworldly Healing & Cultural Repair

In this episode, Simon and I explore the evolving landscape of the so-called "psychedelic renaissance," delving into the soul-revealing potential of these powerful medicines and the importance of approaching them with respect, reverence, and an initiatory orientation. We discuss the dangers of reducing psychedelics to mere mental health tools within a “business-as-usual” mindset, rather than honouring them as sacred guides for reconnecting with Soul . . .

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22 | Seth Kaufmann | Reclaiming the Multidimensional Self: Embodying Wholeness in a Fragmented World

We begin by discussing the concept of the “multidimensional self”. Seth contrasts our authentic, soulful essence with the “relative self,” the persona we construct through names, roles, and experiences. In a world that often encourages us to seek fulfillment in external things, Seth invites us to turn inward and reconnect with our pure, unshakable truth . . .

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21 | Ganga Devi Braun | Realizing Regenerative Culture: The Dance of Entropy and Syntropy

Ganga invites us into a timely conversation about regeneration, resilience, and reconnecting with our deep selves. Reflecting on her childhood in hurricane-prone Florida, she shares how these natural disasters revealed the power of community solidarity and the human spirit's connective potential. Raised in an inter-spiritual ashram, Ganga developed a rich relationship with both land and spirit, shaping her early understanding of a regenerative paradigm that emphasizes life-affirming growth and possibilities beyond problems . . .

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20 | Seth Hughes | You Are From Here: Weaving Stories of Wild Belonging

This episode is threaded with the theme of Belonging and its profound influence on Seth's life. He shares some of his journey of re-discovering his connection to the land, a revelation that underscores the painful depth of modern disconnection and diplacement. Seth explores how his experience of lacking Belonging fuels his storytelling and resonates with a broad audience, offering his online space as a breath of fresh air for those seeking reprieve from societal ‘norms’ . . .

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19 | Manda Scott | Ghost-lines of Tomorrow: Echoes of Collapse and Seeds of Renewal

We begin this conversation with Manda sharing her guiding narratives, emphasizing humanity's need to reconnect with the Web of Life. She discusses the importance of becoming conscious nodes within Earth's living matrix and our yearning for deeper connections beyond individualism. Manda critiques our current systems as unfit for purpose and calls for a collective reimagining of our futures . . .

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18 | Joshua Wright | A Revolution of Spirit: Environmental Activism Rooted in Love and Land

Joshua shares some of his journey as a young environmental activist, reflecting on how his early travels around the world ignited a deep passion for protecting the Earth. In this conversation, Joshua and Tei discuss their involvement in the Fairy Creek Blockades, Canada’s largest act of civil disobedience, and explore the emotional and spiritual dimensions of activism. They highlight the courage required to confront difficult truths in the face of a powerful military-industrial complex . . .

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17 | Tim Matz | Embodied Reverie: Embracing Our Carnal Role in this Wild World

In this carnal conversation, Tim shares his journey toward cultivating a heart-centred awareness in how he moves, lives, and loves. He reflects on how living close to the land and immersing himself in the wilderness have served as transformative initiatory processes, stripping away the noise and distractions of civilization to reveal a clearer, more connected, and reverent experience of life as a human animal . . .

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15 | Iain McIntosh | From Dilapidation to Revelation: Journeying from Plato’s Cave to Pluto’s Cove

In this thought-provoking episode, Iain invites us on a transformative journey from Plato’s Cave to Pluto’s Cove. Beginning by introducing a dream-inspired analogy of a dilapidated theme park, he questions the deeper significance of this ‘broken-down’ setting and its metaphorical implications for our collective human experience at this time . . .

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13 | Alena Natalia | Reviving Earth’s Lineage: Wandering, Belonging, & The Wild Feminine

In this grounding conversation, Alena guides us through some of her rich life experiences, from her childhood in Soviet Moscow and summers in the wilds of Massachusetts to her travels across 75 countries seeking diverse teachers and teachings. Her early encounters with nature and an extraordinary experience at age 14 sparked her wandering quest for a deeper understanding of reality . . .

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12 | Eric Haas | Wisdom of the Ancients: Reconnecting with Primal Nature

Join us as we explore Eric’s journey through self-discovery, fatherhood, and service. He shares how caring for his son deepened his self-awareness and challenged the idea of being a ‘strong independent individual.’ Eric recounts his transition from travel and wilderness experiences to studying psychology, leading to his time in the Kalahari Desert learning persistence hunting with the San people . . .

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10 | Katie Gray | From Me to We: Cultivating Collective Care Through Trauma Healing

We begin this episode by reflecting on the belief that we "deserve to suffer" and its impact on our lives, leading us to explore the nature and pervasiveness of trauma. Our guest, Katie, introduces her trauma resolution and healing methodology, The Empowered Heart, and shares insights on courageously deepening our connection to the heart . . .

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9 | Jan Blake | Honouring Stories: The Art of Custodianship & Deep Listening

In this episode, we delve into the art and essence of storytelling, emphasising the significance of stewarding stories with a sense of custodianship, rather than merely portraying the role of a 'storyteller'. Our guest, Jan, shares her journey and insights into how storytelling has shaped her life and creative expression. We delve into the significant responsibility of honouring the voices, experiences, landscapes, and cosmologies present within a story, even those of morally complex or treacherous character . . .

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8 | Angell Deer | Beyond the Known: Welcoming Mysteries, Becoming Whole

In this episode, we sink into some important depths of the human experience, honouring life's transformative trials and tribulations along the journey toward wholeness. Join us as we tenderly traverse the terrain, uncovering invaluable qualities forged amidst adversity and exploring the distinction between mere knowledge and embodied wisdom . . .

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