Best Ancestral Skills Podcasts (2024)

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Humility, teaching survival skills, and tree knowledge with Jacks Genega 1:23:38

5h ago1:23:38

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Jacks has backpacked hundreds of miles solo in a variety of locations around the world. She took part in a year long bushcraft course in Scotland which led her toward teaching outdoor skills. Jacks started Wildcard Wilderness Survival School after working for other schools for years. Jacks has taught people from all walks of life but now focuses ma…

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Flatlander Friday #4 Elk Hunting Scenarios and using Hunting Pressure to your Advantage 1:19:28

5h ago1:19:28

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Joined by Joel this episode and we Help a new Elk Hunter Drew Clement with scenarios and advice. Recalling events from the previous season and breaking them down to maybe Beter understand what went wrong and how to improve. Learning how to use hunting pressure to your advantage and what to do when another hunter is coming to your calling setup. htt…

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Surviving Civil war as a child, gratitude, and Elk pepperoni with Amos Rodriguez 1:19:30

8h ago1:19:30

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Amos Rodriguez was a participant on Alone S7, Alone the skills challenge, and Alone frozen. He is a hunter and primitive skills practitioner. He teaches these skills to youth and adults. Amos talks about his first Elk harvest and the delicious pepperoni he made. He tells the tale of surviving the civil war in El Salvador when he was a child and how…

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Survival scenarios in the Backcountry. How to make good decisions with Cole and Joel 1:12:46

1d ago1:12:46

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Cole and Joel talk about survival scenarios that occur in the backcountry. They talk about how and when to make good decisions If you get lost, injured or experience bad weather. https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/ https://www.learnhuntharvest.com/By Cole Wilks & Joel Van Der Loon

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FLATLANDER FRIDAY #3 Whats in my Backpack for Elk 41:10

21d ago41:10

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In this episode Cole unpacks his backpack and goes through everything you need not want on a backcountry hunt https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/ https://www.learnhuntharvest.com/By Cole Wilks & Joel Van Der Loon

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Wild Wisdom with the professional caveman Donny Dust 1:29:19

16d ago1:29:19

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Donny is a former marine and master primitive skills practitioner. He has featured on shows such as Alone S6, Alone the Beast and Mud, Sweat & Beards. Donny has authored 3 books, of which we discuss his newest book Wild wisdom. Donny talked to his time with tribes in Africa, caves he has slept in, the core 4 survival skills, the sacred experience o…

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Chasing Elk with a recurve and Sailing across Oceans with Jamie Holzgraff 1:54:31

15d ago1:54:31

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Jamie is a good friend of Cole and Joel’s. They met at the annual hunting course that Joel and Cole run in Texas. Jamie has since then been bitten by the Elk bug and opens up about that in the discussion. They talk trials and tribulations of chasing Elk with a recurve bow. Jamie was a sailing boat captain for years and talks to being at sea for lon…

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FLATLANDER FRIDAY Spot and Stalk Solo Elk Hunting with Luke Dotson 1:08:51

19d ago1:08:51

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Luke tells stories from previous hunts along with tons of great advise for beginner elk hunters. Luke goes into his Tactics for hunting solo and how he is so successful so often using out of the box techniques all on public land with over the counter tags. Luke has about an 85% success rate in the elk wood and for a flatlander that's nothing to sha…

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Life behind the scenes with Luke Nichols from Outdoor Boys 1:19:57

1M ago1:19:57

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Luke Nichols is the host and founder of the Outdoor Boys YouTube channel. His videos feature him and his three sons as they explore the world camping, fishing, hunting, foraging and more. Joel has hosted Luke and his sons for a couple of videos including his recent trip with the Hadza bushmen. Joel and Cole get behind the scenes questions answered …

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Jungle Survival! Dangerous critters, tactics, gear, and plant medicine with Joe Flowers 1:59:46

30d ago1:59:46

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Joe Flowers is a knife designer for Condor and Tops knives. He also runs jungle expeditions through his business Bushcraft Global. He has spent years visiting and learning from indigenous tribes in the Amazon. We talk about dangerous snakes and insects in the jungle, survival tactics, and gear required to survive in the rainforest. Joe describes in…

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Flatlander Friday - Elk Talk 1:27:48

2M ago1:27:48

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On our debut episode of Flatlander Friday, Cole and his guests Eric and Ben talk archery elk hunting. Covering topics like backpacking into the backcountry, as well as covering ground in a vehicle, different calling scenarios, and so much more. Subscribe to the Flatlander YouTube Channel, or tune in LIVE every other Thursday for new episodes! Click…

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SURPRISE EPISODE Big announcement for all you hunters! 57:44

1M ago57:44

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Joel and Cole introduce a new hunting series exclusively for hunters, fisherman, scavengers, and foragers. “Flatlander Friday” will be hosted by Cole Wilks ever second Friday of the month live on his YouTube channel @flatlander. Listeners can ask questions live! This is a wonderful opportunity for new hunters however experienced hunters will benefi…

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Bread: The Evil Staff of Life 11:22

1M ago11:22

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Should I eat bread? The low carbohydrate movement has demonized bread. But is bread fattening? Does it cause inflammation? And if so, why do we call bread the Staff of Life? The Staff of Life Imagine calling white bread the staff of life. And yet bread is more responsible for humans ending a nomadic existence. The cultivation of wheat and barley, b…

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Amazon Jungle Tribes and Wildlife with Joe Flowers 1:33:37

2M ago1:33:37

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Joe Flowers is a knife designer for Condor and Tops knives. He also runs jungle expeditions through his business Bushcraft Global. He has spent years visiting and learning from indigenous tribes in the Amazon. We learn all about the issues these people face and the traditional skills that they have mastered to survive such a harsh environment. http…

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Living nomadically with pack goats & tanning buckskins with Callie Russell 1:55:55

2M ago1:55:55

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Since 2010, Callie has been living outside under trees, tarps, canvas and caves. She lives nomadically with a herd of pack goats that she raised, which allows her to be sustained directly from the land. Callie talks about defending the goats from predators, how they sustain her diet, and processing road kill deer. Callie was the runner up on Season…

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Seed Oils: Toxic or Not? 11:28

2M ago11:28

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Seed Oils: Toxic or Not? Today, the low-carb/carnivore community has a new enemy. It is seed oils. Here is their argument: There were no seed oils in ancient lands Seed oils are highly inflammatory Seed oils are extracted with hexane, a cancer-causing agent The rise of seed oils correlates with the rise of obesity Seed oils are high in omega-6 fatt…

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Survival skills of the Hadzabe bushmen with Joel and Cole 1:55:13

2M ago1:55:13

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Joel and Cole discuss Joel’s recent visit with the Hadza tribe in Tanzania. Joel leads full immersion group trips with the Hadza every year. Joel talks about the incredible survival skills of the Hadza. The Hadza are genetically the oldest Hunter gatherers alive and still subsist off hunting and foraging. They live in the Yaeda valley in Tanzania, …

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Ancestral Diets and Logical Fallacies 13:43

2M ago13:43

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Ancestral Diets and Logical Fallacies There is an appeal to ancient history: the idea that ancient beings were either "designed"—as from a creator—or "evolved" to eat in a certain way. Both are logical fallacies, but both are meant to be the "ex-cathedra" in a debate. You read these logical fallacies in communities that claim they understand this. …

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Travel the Country on a budget : Couples Road Adventures with Cole & Kaycee 1:39:55

3M ago1:39:55

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In today's episode, Cole sits down with his wife Kaycee after their 8-day road trip from Oregon to Texas. They discuss the evolution of their road-trips together over the past 10 years - different equipment and gear, types of travel, and even how to pick a campsite on various types of public land, including boondocking to established campsites. The…

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Using Mixed Methods to Strengthen BI (Episode 83) 38:58

3M ago38:58

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Rhiannon Mosher, Human-Centred Design Researcher with the Behavioural Science Office within the Public Health Agency of Canada. In our second episode on mixed methods, Rhiannon Mosher explains how mixed methods are a crucial part of an anti-racist, Indigenized practice of behavioural science. She shares the value of deep learning about people and t…

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Homesteading, Living in Alaska and Self Reliance with Keith Syers 1:37:36

3M ago1:37:36

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Keith Syers from the History Channel’s Alone Season 7 joins us for today’s show. Keith and his wife, Jen, are homesteaders in Kentucky where they raise livestock, harvest wildlife, and wild edibles from the land like mushrooms & wild greens. Keith is an avid traditional bow hunter, as well as a very talented black powder rifle builder. He uses his …

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Embrace the suck! with Naked & Afraid legend EJ Snyder 1:12:55

3M ago1:12:55

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EJ Snyder is a former combat veteran and well known as a Naked and Afraid legend. He has been a participant on several seasons of the show and was also co-host on Discovery channels Dual Survival. He is tough as nails, has a no bullshit attitude and is loaded with passion. He is a motivational speaker, outdoor skills teacher, and is involved in sev…

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An Introduction to Mixed Methods (Episode 82) 38:54

3M ago38:54

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Rhiannon Mosher, Human-Centred Design Researcher with the Behavioural Science Office within the Public Health Agency of Canada. Rhiannon Mosher returns to the podcast for a two-episode series about mixed-methods approaches. In this first episode, Rhiannon defines qualitative methods, shares examples of qualitative techniques, and explains the impor…

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Human rewilding in the 21st century with anthropologist James Van Lanen 1:50:33

3M ago1:50:33

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James Van Lanen is an anthropologist with expertise in human ecology and hunter-gatherer studies. He previously spent thirteen years working as a Subsistence Resource Specialist for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, where he worked on projects with several Yukon River communities. James has also worked on conservation issues with indigenous c…

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The Hadzabe bushmen with Joel and Cole 48:10

3M ago48:10

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Cole and Joel talk about Joel’s upcoming trip back to Tanzania to visit the Hadza. Cole asks questions about the travel logistics and the Hadza culture. The Hadza still live a traditional hunter gatherer lifestyle relying on the survival skills that were passed down over thousands of years. They hunt and forage for wild fruits, honey, and roots for…

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Using BI to Make the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice (Episode 81) 28:06

4M ago28:06

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Meghan Martin, Regional Immunization Leader working in Population and Public Health. Meghan Martin discusses how the intersection of behavioural science and public health draws on the longstanding public health mantra: "make the healthy choice the easy choice". Meghan shares recent examples of how BI is influencing public health practice, including…

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Psilocybin, God and building wood bows with Correy Hawk 1:57:46

4M ago1:57:46

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Correy Hawke is a friend and fellow participant from ALONE season 7. He was also the winner of the show The Ultimate marksman. Correy is a former US marine and currently a professional bow builder for his company Organic archery. He has shifted into teaching the ancient art to others. We dive deep into spirituality and how Psilocybin has greatly im…

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Rice and Fruit or Carnivore 13:12

3M ago13:12

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Rice and Fruit or Carnivore The rice diet successfully treated malignant hypertension. Today, we have medications that treat malignant hypertension. Before the 1940s, there were no drugs available to treat this disease, resulting in death from untreated malignant hypertension within six months. Despite the best medical care available, President Fra…

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Tracking, Bird language & Nature connection with JON YOUNG 2:51:39

4M ago2:51:39

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Jon Young is a master storyteller, tracker, and mentor. He is the author of “What the Robin knows” and “Coyotes guide to connecting with nature”. Jon was mentored by Tom Brown Jr after meeting him at the age of ten years old. He has also spent time learning from the San bushmen. He has taught wilderness survival, tracking, and bird language profess…

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The ABCDEs of Indigenizing Behavioural Science (Episode 80) 27:03

4M ago27:03

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Stephanie Papik, the Moose Hide Campaign Society’s Director for the Public Service. Stephanie Papik returns to share how we can work together to simultaneously Indigenize behavioural science and use Indigenized behavioural science to tackle issues impacting Indigenous peoples. Stephanie discusses the power of two-eyed seeing and the ABCDE framework…

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21 Day Survival in AFRICA with Shell and Cole of Discovery channels Naked and Afraid Season 17 Ep1 1:37:22

4M ago1:37:22

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Joel interviews Cole Wilks and Shell Armogida, the participants of Discovery channels Naked and Afraid show (Season 17, episode 1). They spent 21 days in the African bush surviving off the land. We talk about the mental strength required, foraging, hunting, and how effective good partnership is. Shell is a farmer in Florida and such a badass women.…

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A Sense of Place - A Refugee Perspective on Connection with the Land and the Grief of Leaving 1:00:13

4M ago1:00:13

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I invited Silvia to do this episode with me because I wanted to explore the grief of the loss of place - our sense of home and ancestral connection with the land. I think you will find our conversation both mind & heart opening. Silvia was born and raised in Argentina. She was forced to leave Argentina as a teenager due to the violent political cli…

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Living off the land & Earth skills with Matt Graham 1:32:29

4M ago1:32:29

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Matt Graham has featured on several survival TV shows such as Discovery channels Dual Survival. He is an author, runner, and primitive skills instructor. He opens up about his recent and past desert walkabout adventures, his commitment to a hunter-gatherer diet, and the profound joy he finds in connecting with a wild place. Ever wondered how the pr…

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A Humble Approach to Behaviour Change (Episode 79) 24:15

5M ago24:15

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Lindsay Miles-Pickup, Methods Specialist with the BC Behavioural Insights Group (BC BIG). In part two of this two-episode series inspired by Michael Hallsworth's "Manifesto for Applying Behavioural Science", Lindsay Miles-Pickup and I continue our conversation about the evolution of the practice of behavioural insights. In this episode, Lindsay wal…

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Shelters Part 2: Long Term & backpacking/hunting setups 1:12:49

5M ago1:12:49

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Cole and Joel talk about shelters and cover the following: How to construct a long term wilderness shelter How to use a fire for warmth and cooking inside and outside a shelter How to make a bed in your shelter How to use tarps, trash bags, or emergency blankets as improvised cover How to make an effective tarp & hammock camp setup Various aspects …

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Grains on the Mediterranean Diet 13:14

5M ago13:14

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The Benefits of Whole Grains in Your Diet I want to take you back in time. While we talk about the Mediterranean diet not being a diet of culture but a pattern of eating – it still had its origins in the Mediterranean. The original Mediterranean diet was described as far back as 500 BC in the Ilead. The ancient Greeks ate whole grains, fruits, vege…

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Controlling target panic and Deer & Elk language with JOEL TURNER Shot iQ 1:35:32

5M ago1:35:32

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Joel Turner is the founder of shot IQ and a 2 time world Elk calling champion. He is a very accomplished trad bow hunter and natural teacher. Cole and Joel pick his brain about controlling target panic, elk calling, and hunting blacktail deer. #wilderness survival #bushcraft #hunting #nature https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/ https://www.learnhuntha…

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The Evolving Practice of Behavioural Insights (Episode 78) 36:58

5M ago36:58

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Lindsay Miles-Pickup, Methods Specialist with the BC Behavioural Insights Group (BC BIG). In part one of this two-episode series inspired by Michael Hallsworth's "Manifesto for Applying Behavioural Science", Lindsay Miles-Pickup returns to the podcast to talk about how the practice of behavioural insights is changing and improving. Lindsay uses a r…

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Building the ultimate Survival shelter to save your life! With Cole and Joel 1:09:06

5M ago1:09:06

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Cole and Joel discuss the fundamental principles of building an emergency survival shelter to stay warm and dry. We cover the when, why, where, what, and how to do it. #wilderness survival #bushcraft #hunting #nature https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/ https://www.learnhuntharvest.com/By Cole Wilks & Joel Van Der Loon

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Uplifting Palestinian Voices with Daniela & Caroline Abedrabbo 1:18:21

5M ago1:18:21

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In this episode, I interview 3 of the women from our Dark Woods of Grief Team - Jane Spielman (Jewish), Amber Keith (Irish-Canadian who lived in Egypt & travelled through Israel & Palestine) & Daniela Abedrabbo (Palestinian-Lebanese). We also welcome Caroline Abedrabbo, Daniela's sister. They share their family's story of loss and incredible resili…

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Curing Meat and hunting for your Food with JAMES NASH 6 Ranch outfitters 1:51:52

5M ago1:51:52

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James Nash is a Rancher, Hunting guide, Smoked meat master, retired Marine Corp Captain and the host of the 6 ranch podcast. We dive deep into discussion about the physical requirements of packing an elk out of the back country, black bear biology and hunting tactics, conservation, aging wild game and so much more. James is a wealth of knowledge an…

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How to Make BI Projects & Partnerships Work (Episode 77) 39:29

6M ago39:29

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Ammaarah Martinus, Senior Program Office at UNESCO MGIEP. Ammaarah Martinus has applied BI in large organizations based in South Africa and India. Ammaarah shares how starting small, but strong helps build the necessary BI appetite and awareness for project success. She also shares other key requirements for rewarding BI project partnerships, inclu…

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Eating Mushrooms and Getting WILD with NICOLE APELIAN Ph.D 1:26:20

6M ago1:26:20

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Nicole Apelian is a good friend and a previous contestant on Season 2&5 of History channels ALONE. She is an expert in herbal medicine and wild food and has written several books on the subject. Nicole has lived a wild life with a close connection to nature. She was a game warden in Africa and has taught wilderness survival skills for a living. She…

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Secrets to Cooking Fish 10:53

5M ago10:53

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Learn to Cook Fish Fish is not only a healthy option but also a versatile ingredient that can be transformed into a myriad of mouthwatering dishes. Whether you're a seafood aficionado or looking to expand your culinary repertoire, mastering the art of cooking fish can elevate your cooking skills to new heights. In this article, we'll explore the te…

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Introduction to IN THE BUSH with Cole Wilks and Joel van der Loon 45:27

6M ago45:27

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In this opening Episode Joel and I introduce ourselves. We talk about how we met, what we do for a living and just have a fun first podcast with each other while out hog hunting in some remote Texas country. FIRST 50 SUBSCRIBERS THAT LEAVE A REVIEW GET A FREE ONLINE SURVIVAL COURSE! Simply subscribe to this podcast and leave a 5 STAR review. Then s…

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BI in Canada, Across Sectors and Organizations (Episode 76) 35:36

6M ago35:36

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Meera Paleja, Program Head for Investor Research and Behavioural Insights at the Ontario Securities Commission. Over the last decade, Meera Paleja has worked in academia, management consulting, and different levels of government. Drawing on her diverse experiences, Meera shares a high-level look at BI in Canada and walks us through the similarities…

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Health Benefits of Fish Consumption 15:44

6M ago15:44

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Health Benefits of Fish Consumption Fish consumption has been linked to various health benefits due to its rich nutritional profile. The health benefits of fish consumption include cardiovascular health, brain function, and well-being. Because fish are a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients, they are an import…

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Grieving our Beloved Animal Companions with Rachel Augusta 1:12:49

6M ago1:12:49

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Rachel has spent more than 5,000 hours in private sessions helping animals who are sick from diseases, old age, injuries, or suffering from trauma. In addition to the private sessions she offers, I have pre-recorded healings that have healed thousands of animals. She created the EmPAWer App that helps PAWrents go from doom to bloom, offers free cla…

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Questioning Assumptions to Understand Values & Behaviour (Episode 75) 39:47

6M ago39:47

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Jordyn Hrenyk, Michif researcher & PhD candidate at Simon Fraser University. Jordyn Hrenyk uses her background in strategy and entrepreneurship to study behaviour, business, and society at both the micro and macro levels. Jordyn's research portfolio questions a variety of implicit and explicit assumptions, such as how values are communicated throug…

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Reducing Dementia with Diet 13:53

6M ago13:53

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Three Great Diets The Mediterranean diet, the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), and the MIND diet (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) are all great eating patterns. Each diet focuses on different aspects of health. Mediterranean Diet The Mediterranean diet comes from the traditional dietary patterns of c…

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