Leave It On the Mountain with Draya Grangroth
from Western Contours Hosted by Guy Duplantier
Host Guy Duplantier sits down with Draya Grangroth, hunter, guide, author, and entrepreneur. The two discuss Draya's autobiography Whats Her Wild and why she decided to tell her story, healing yourself on the mountain and making a conscious effort to improve. Enjoy the episode. You can find Draya at the links below: https://www.instagram.com/whats_your_wild/ https://www.whatsyourwild.net https://www.amazon.com/Whats-Her-Wild-Untold-Story/dp/1665306882 Saunter through the life stages of Andraya Grangroth as she shares the healing powers of Mother Nature. This book is an inspirational memoir of an insecure girl healing into an independent woman, leaping past the multiple forms of childhood trauma to become an accomplished writer, author, small business owner, and western-hunting guide. Growing up in a sheltered and strict household, this trauma was never addressed or brought to light. Her appreciation for the natural environment has held strong throughout her life, starting with the safe feeling of ferns in the dense Washington forest. This deep appreciation as a young child led to the realization of the healing powers of wild places, along with the growth that comes with these wild places. Hunting rugged and remote terrain will test each person's mental and physical fortitude, distorting the prior image of themselves. What's Her Wild: An Untold Story depicts the mental and physical challenges of western hunting. Grangroth eloquently writes the stories of overcoming these challenges, leading to the growth of confidence as well as the successful and wholesome life she now lives. She tells her story so she can make a difference in the lives of others with similar trauma. If you struggle with past trauma or lack the confidence to get into wild places, this book will change your thoughts and, most importantly, will change your attitude
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- 0:23 Introduction and Setting the Stage
- 3:34 Drea’s Background and Journey in the Outdoor Industry
- 8:57 Drea’s Role and Designing New Products for Ridge Patrol
- 12:11 The growth of women hunters and mental health benefits
- 16:12 The Lack of Spiritual Aspect in Hunting Discussions
- 17:43 The struggle for acceptance in hunting and growth numbers.
- 24:08 Solo hunting in the high country and its transformative impact.
- 27:45 The Healing Powers of Being Outdoors
- 35:14 A Promising Start to the Hunt
- 38:31 The Importance of Putting in the Work
- 42:24 Pack’em Out Apparel: The Outdoor Lifestyle Brand
- 46:07 Sharing Vulnerability: Impacting Others and Writing Autobiography
- 53:42 Empowering Women in Hunting
- 1:00:28 Finding Fulfillment in Personal Growth and Relationships
- 1:08:56 Pricing challenges and the evolution of their clothing line
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