A Life in the Trees - Waldo Etherington

In this episode, Matt and Ed sit down with explorer and rope access specialist Waldo Etherington for a conversation that moves from childhood to the edge of survival.Waldo grew up with almost nothing materially, raised by his mother and sister in Dorset, yet surrounded by unconditional love and a deep connection to nature. That combination shaped a life driven not by comfort, but by curiosity and risk.What follows is a journey into:How early freedom, boredom, and unsupervised play shape resilienceThe absence of a father and redefining masculinity through vulnerabilityThe tension between passion and practicality when choosing a life pathThe reality of building a career from obsession, not a planExtreme expeditions, close calls, and the psychology of riskThis is not a story about luck. It is about persistence, identity, and choosing your own path when there is no obvious roadmap. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.