Overview:
In this episode, Ryan shares his transformative 18-month experience of living off the land. He discusses the profound insights and life lessons he gained from hunting, foraging, and surviving in the remote areas of Queensland, Australia. The narrative unfolds through his stories of personal challenges, the ethics of hunting, and the deep connections with nature and indigenous practices he encountered.
You will learn:
- How to connect to our ancestral ways
- The ethics & integrity of hunting
- The skills required to survive in the wilderness
- How dealing with mental & physical challenges builds resilience
- The impact of nature and culture
- How the modern world impacts our mental health
- The role of fear & safety in our lives
- How I found personal growth through physically demanding challenges
Shownotes:
0:00 Introduction
7:30 Mentally & Physically Preparing for the Journey
14:31 My First Encounter with Hunting a Wild Animal
22:16 The Biggest Challenges & Learnings
29:46 Deep Dive into Indigenous Practices
37:01 Modern Living Vs Living in the Wilderness
44:16 Ethical Considerations & How to Utillise These Lessons Everyday
52:33 Why Connecting to Nature So Important
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References
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