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February 6, 2025 82 mins

Episode 1: The Bearded Burton’s Journey—From Student to Survival Instructor

In this inaugural episode of the OFFGRID Podcast, host Patrick "PD" Diedrich chats with Jonathan Burton, aka The Bearded Burton, about his path into outdoor survival and wilderness skills. Jonathan opens up about his origin story, how mentorship shaped his journey, and why overcoming intimidation is key to thriving outdoors.

Learn how reality TV ignited his passion, his experience transitioning from student to instructor, and the survival skills everyone should master—like managing core body temperature and the mental resilience needed to push through discomfort. He also shares a chilling story of battling hypothermia in the wild.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mentorship and community in survival training
  • The mental game of survival and embracing discomfort
  • Critical skills for managing core body temperature

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