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Unleash Your Life!
by Kenton and Rebecca Whitman of ReWild University
Join Kenton and Rebecca of ReWild University as we combine mindfulness, spirituality, laughs, and science to Unleash Your Life!
Episodes
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UYL Season 2, Episode 21, Five (More) Books
Last season we started a tradition of talking about five books from our shelves and how they’ve influenced us. This season, we keep the tradition alive! Come with us for an adventure into nature poetry, magic, science, and a bit of intergalactic fun! Here are this episodes’ Action Points: Why I...
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UYL Season 2, Episode 20, Consciously Shaping Your Environment
We all know that our environment has a profound effect upon our beings. But we’re not often intentional about shaping our environments, or not aware of how we are an integral part of other people’s environments. Join us as we discuss how we can be more conscious about the people, colors, sounds,...
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UYL Season 2, Episode 19, Finding Security in Uncertain Times
Life can be uncertain. It’s not just things like aliens and covid, but the everyday shifts in our lives that can be unsettling. In this episode, we consider ways that we can transform our relationship with uncertainty, and even embrace it! Here are this episodes’ Action Points: Practice Giving–...
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UYL Season 2, Episode 18, Life Lessons
For this episode, we try something a little different — a totally off-the-cuff talk about what we’re currently experiencing in life and what we’re learning from those things. It turned into a fun exploration of community, overcoming fears, and imagining a debt-free world. Come along to on this...
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UYL Season 2, Episode 17, Four Fabulous Wild Foods
Want some delicious, nutritious food that just happens to be totally free? We’ve chosen four easy-to-identify wild edibles that have broad global distribution to encourage you to add some wild greens to your diet! Here are this episodes’ Action Points: Nettle– More info on stinging nettles here!...
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UYL Season 2, Episode 16, Non-toxic Relationships
We’ve all heard the term “toxic people”. But how do we avoid them or deal with them? Well, as usual, the story might not be completely one-sided. Come along to explore how we can unwittingly encourage toxic relationships and how we can transform that toxicity into something positive! This…
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UYL Season 2, Episode 15, Live Like a Forest Monk
After running the Forest Monk program (and its predecessor, the 11-month Metamorphosis program) for over 12 years, we’ve come to greatly respect those who ventured out into the woods under our tutelage. And we’ve learned A LOT from them! Here are the top ten takeaways for us. For this episode,...
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UYL Season 2, Episode 14, Off the Beaten Path
What adventures are waiting right off our usual routes? Numerous and awesome ones! And our “usual routes” aren’t just paths through the woods, but the grooves of life that we move in — the same small talk, the same routines . . . what happens if we venture off those paths a little bit? Join us as...
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UYL Season 2, Episode 13, What is Rewilding?
Originally, Rebecca and I thought that we had invented the concept of human rewilding. How wrong we were! Yet over the years, we’ve sought to define it a bit differently than some other voices in the rewilding community. In this episode we share what we think rewilding is all about, and how to...
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UYL Season 2, Episode 12, Chasing Dreams (and Turkeys)
Rebecca and I have always dreamed of being writers. For thirty years, we’ve seen that dream squashed again and again. Then, we decided to take things into our own hands. This is the story of our quest to see a book of ours in print, and we hope it might inspire you to chase your own dreams. This...
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UYL Season 2, Episode 11, On Patience
Patience is a virtue, right? But what if it’s deeper than that? In this episode, we dissect patience and wonder if patience is less of a virtue than a pointer toward mindful presence. This episodes’ Action Points: Pause– Whenever you transition from one activity to another, stop for a set amount…
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UYL Season 2, Episode 10, Turn Off This Podcast
What? Turn this off? Well, almost =) In this episode we talk about getting into nature — how important it is, all the benefits, and how we can “unplug” a little more. We hope that this episode inspires you to turn off your device for a while! This episodes’ Action Points: Make Nature Accessible–...
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UYL Season 2, Episode 9, Gone in 90 Seconds
The research of neuroanatomist Jill Bolte Taylor has revealed many interesting things — one of which is that stressors aren’t as long-lived as we might expect, at least in our heads =) In this episode we discuss how knowledge of Taylor’s “90 Second Rule” can change the way we experience everyday...
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UYL Season 2, Episode 8, The Essence of Wisdom
What is wisdom? It’s not something a lot of modern people have successfully answered. In this episode, we make an attempt, and consider how embracing this idea of wisdom can lead us toward more compassion, love, and caring. This episodes’ Action Points: Examine a Strongly Held Belief– This is...
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UYL Season 2, Episode 7, Amish Aloha
In this episode, we wonder why the Amish never seem to fail to wave to us as we drive by, and if it might serve as an inspiration to respect each other as fellow humans, regardless of our differences. This episodes’ Action Points: Write a Letter– What a great way to connect! Letters hold things...
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UYL Season 2, Episode 6, The Myth of Separation
Most of us have absorbed the dominant cultural idea that the world is made of lots of little pieces (like you, me, and chocolate chip muffins) that all fit together. But what if instead of a story of separation, we told a story of unity and connectedness? Could it change our world? This episodes’...
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UYL Season 2, Episode 5, He-man
What does it mean to be a modern man? Using a very weird childhood cartoon as a launch-point, we explore the idea of personal power. This episode’s Action Points: The “Shame List” — Make a list of everything you are holding inside you that you are ashamed of. Own it, so it’s not hiding from you...
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UYL Season 2, Episode 4, Perception Equals Reality
We imagine that what we see is “real”, yet science tells us that what comes into our eyes is very different from what our brain perceives (did you know that images actually hit your retina upside-down, and your brain turns them right-side-up?). What happens when we realize that our perceptions...
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UYL Season 2, Episode 3, Self-Nurturing
We can feel guilty for spending time on self-development, but in reality, this is perhaps the most generous act we can perform. Because as we further our own compassion, awareness, and clarity of mind, we are more able to give to others on all levels. This episodes’ Action Points: Identify and...
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UYL Season 2, Episode 2, Choose Your Media Wisely
Media is ubiquitous in our lives. How do we know what to intake? Today we share some thoughts about how to choose nurturing media over “junk food” media. Action Points for this episode: Consume Consciously — As we choose what media to intake, we’ll usually end up partaking in media that ranges…
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Tru Love
Rebecca and I focused on love as the centerpiece of our life. It may not be for everyone, but here is how we did it and the gifts it has brought into our life. Action Points for this episode: Add in the “Open Files” Concept — Open files are places in our lives where we leave something hanging…
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Unleash Your Life Episode 30, End of Season 1!
In this special end-of-season episode, we share our adventures in Hawaii for the 100% Project, and also what we’ve learned during the last 30 episodes of Unleash Your Life!! We love you, our Ohana! Be sure to visit rewildu.com to listen to the other 29 episodes of this season! Go unleash YOUR life!
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UYL Episode 29, Living on Lava
As you probably know, we’re about to move to Hawaii for our 100% Project, where we will be literally living on lava. Wait. Living on LAVA? Isn’t that, well . . . stupid? Come along as we explore the ideas of risk, security, and adventure! Action Points for this episode: Take a Safe Risk — You…
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Unleash Your Life Episode 28, Storytelling
For many of us, negative storytelling is our dominant mental activity. And it can literally rule our lives, driving us into anxiety, worry, and stress. Come along as we explore what storytelling is, how to decrease its negative impact, and even how to make it work for you in positive ways! Here…
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Unleash Your Life, Episode 27, Do Service Like a Jedi
We’ve been told that the key to happiness is amassing tons of things for ourselves, yet science shows just the opposite — that joy comes from being in service to others. Here’s how to add more joy to your life by doing good! Here are this episode’s Action Points: Choose a moment of service — Next...
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Unleash Your Life Episode 26, Addicted to Time
Addicted to time? That might sound strange, but most of us unknowningly are. And it’s an addiction that has surprisingly powerful repercussions in our lives. Here is how to break the addiction! Action points for this episode: Set Alarms — Instead of constantly watching the numbers on the clock,...
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Unleash Your Life Episode 25, Eight Years in the Wild with Miriam Lancewood
Miriam Lancewood and her partner Peter lived for eight years in the wilds of New Zealand. Now they’ve returned to tell their tale. Join us for a sparkling interview with a true woman of the wild! Visit Miriam’s website at miriamlancewood.com, where you can find her book and learn more about her!…
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Unleash Your Life Episode 24, Free Range Kids (and Adults!)
In a world overtaken by fear, it can seem crazy to let kids roam free. But it’s essential to their well-being. Learn more about letting your kids go free range, and going free range yourself! This Episode’s Action Points: Start Off Easy — You don’t have to jump right in. Start with short…
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Unleash Your Life Episode 23, Fall in Love With the World
Our high-stimulation screen life conditions our mind to only like one “flavor” of excitement. If we’re not conscious about our mind-diet, we’ll soon find life “boring” unless we’re on a screen. Here’s how to rediscover the wonder and fall in love with the world again! Action Points for this...
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Unleash Your Life Episode 22, Shinrin Yoku
More than a walk in the woods, Shinrin Yoku is a moving meditation with a laundry list of benefits — and hard science to back it up. Here’s how to harness the benefits of this health-giving practice. This Episode’s Action Point: Just one Action Point this time around. Try out a Shinrin Yoku walk!...
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Unleash Your Life Episode 21, Building Your Foundation
We know that foundations are important for buildings, but did you know they are equally important for our minds? In this episode Kenton and Rebecca explore how to build your emotional foundation strong! Here are this episode’s Action Points: Meditation Toolbox — The more meditation styles you…
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Unleash Your Life Episode 20, Foraging 101
Who wouldn’t want nutritious, delicious food . . . for free? Foraging is available to people living anywhere from the forest to the country to the city. Come with us as we explore how to get started, hone your skills, and make foraging a life-long adventure! This episode’s Action Points: Forage...
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Unleash Your Life Episode 19, Rest and Digest
You eat a wholesome diet, you take the time to cook your food in healthy and delicious ways, but you still aren’t getting adequate nutrition? Not surprising. In today’s stress-filled world, our bodies are shutting down digestion because of over-active sympathetic nervous system activity. Let’s...
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Unleash Your Life Episode 18, Movement for Every Body
We love to divide things. One of the divisions that can cause us trouble is “exercise”. When we extract that out of our lives, we tend to spend most of our time sedentary and try to balance that with an hour at the gym. But when we reframe things and think of “movement”, we literally move through...
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Unleash Your Life Episode 17, Spirit of Adventure
Our habitual way of encountering life can feel monotonous, leading us to boredom and sometimes, apathy. Yet infusing our lives with a spirit of adventure is close at hand — it’s just a matter of retraining our brains. Here are this episode’s Action Points: Use Tech to Undo tTech — Technology can...
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Unleash Your Life Episode 16, The 100% Project
Is shopping at the grocery store inevitable in today’s world, or is there another way? In November, two families with kids will embark on a year-long adventure to source all of their food from foraging, growing, fishing, hunting, or buying locally (within 50 miles of source). Come along with us…
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Unleash Your Life Episode 15, Saving the Trees
Think your voice doesn’t count? Listen to the story of how two children turned aside an “inevitable” destruction of hundreds of trees. If they can make a difference, you can too! If you want to read the book we reference in this podcast, you can find High Noon in Skivvies by Jeff Alan here! Here...
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Unleash Your Life Episode 14, Dangerous Things
We are scared of lots of things, but often, the things we’re scared of aren’t as dangerous as we’ve been taught, and the things we’re NOT scared of are ready to kill us! Come along as we explore fear and dangers, real and imagined. Here are this episode’s Action Points: Admit Your Fears — Just...
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Unleash Your Life Episode 13, Google Your Brain
Our information culture is awesome. So much knowledge at our fingertips! Yet if we Google everything, we miss out on human-to-human connection and using our creativity to figure things out. This week, learn how to Google Your Brain! Here are this episode’s Action Points: Get Your Info From a Book...
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Unleash Your Life Episode 12, A Little Housecleaning
As our family moves into our yurt and gives the house to some dear friends, we’ve been cleaning the house and giving away, recycling, or throwing out a lot of our accumulated stuff. Join us as we “clean house” and discover the benefits of less objects in one’s life. Here are this episode’s Action...
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Unleash Your Life Episode 11, Namaste
Beyond our normal human tendencies to judge others awaits the principle behind Namaste. Judge, and we live a life divided — as individuals, as groups, and as nations. Namaste, and we see that each of us is a unique expression of the same interconnected oneness. Here are this episode’s Actions...
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Unleash Your Life Episode 10, Sugar Free
We might imagine that some foods just “taste good” or “taste bad”, but the truth is that we are shaping our tastebuds’ preferences with every bite of food we eat. Come with us on a no-sugar challenge that turns broccoli into a treat! Sugar Free Sweet Potato Banana Muffins (adapted from: Good +...
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Unleash Your Life Episode 9, Five Books
Someone asked us what books we have on our shelves. Well, there are quite a few! But this week, we thought we’d share five books that have impacted our lives in powerful ways. The books we covered in this episode: — Zen Flesh, Zen Bones compiled by Paul Reps — Those of the Forest by Wallace Byron...
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Unleash Your Life Episode 8, The Wow of Now
We’ve all heard that it’s important to be in the present moment, but as with much similar advice, it’s easy to ignore. Come along on a rollicking ride as we discover the why, how, and WOW of being in the Now! Complete with lightsabers! Here are this episode’s Action Points: Doorway Pause — Most…
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Unleash Your Life Episode 7, Passive Outflow
We’re taught to be mostly concerned with what is flowing IN to our lives, but what if we equally celebrate what is flowing OUT from us to the world? Join Kenton and Rebecca in an exploration of a concept Rebecca created: Passive Outflow. Here are this episode’s Action Points: Smile — Realize that...
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Unleash Your Life Episode 6, Throwing Up
Some things in life we can change through direct action. But many things we can’t change, yet we resist and cause ourselves suffering. Discover the positive power of release and surrender in this episode! Here are this episode’s Action Points: Breathe — Find a “count” that works for you (Kenton...
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Unleash Your Life Episode 5, Loving Your Life
This special episode is a “transformation” story from our lives. Come along as Rebecca gives Kenton a surprise that doesn’t turn out so well, and leads them both to realize how much they already love their life together. Here are this episode’s Action Points: Negative Gratitude — Not for…
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Unleash Your Life Episode 4, The Time of Nectar
There is a special time of day when you can shape your attitude, mindfulness, and emotional resilience better than any other time, and most of us sleep through it! Discover the Time of Nectar, and how to use it to change your life from within. Here are this episode’s Action Points. You can add…
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Unleash Your Life, Episode 3, Everything Changes
Our mind has a desire to pretend things are always the same, even though everything is always changing. If we can not only accept change, but embrace it, our life takes a wondrous turn into curiosity and amazement! Here are this episode’s Action Points: Sit Spot — Find a place to sit (under a…
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Unleash Your Life Episode 2, Cold Showers
Woohoo! Let’s get cold and wet!! Wait . . . what? That doesn’t sound very exciting? Come along with us as we explore the life-transforming practice of getting uncomfortable! Here are this episode’s Action Points: Cold Showers — Yup, it’s time to get cold and wet! You can go full-on and just turn...
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Join Kenton and Rebecca of ReWild University as we combine mindfulness, spirituality, laughs, and science to Unleash Your Life!
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