The Campfire Conversations Changing Veterans’ Lives

In this episode of Life in Motion, we sit down with Brandon Harding, founder of Veterans in the Wild, to talk about how wilderness expeditions are helping veterans reconnect, heal, and find community. Brandon shares how his own experience after multiple tours to Iraq led him to create guided outdoor trips built around challenge, time off the grid, and structured fireside conversations. They also talk about why nature matters, how vulnerability can grow in the right environment, and what it looks like to create real psychological safety around a campfire. It’s a powerful conversation about healing, connection, and the life-changing impact of getting outside.Life in Motion is brought to you by Actual Outdoors. They help build beautiful brands that highlight the approachable and authentic parts of outdoor recreation. Said simply - they “keep it real”. Find them online at actualoutdoors.com or on Instagram at @actualoutdoors.Tweet us and let us know what you think of this episode! @illuminecollectFind more episodes at www.illuminecollect.com/blogs/life-in-motion-podcastSince 2017 Illumine has donated over $51,370 to outdoor nonprofits and shared over 261 stories on the Life in Motion Podcast.