1KHO 189: Unleashed from the Tethers of Domestication | Jessica Carew Kraft, Why We Need to Be Wild

The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

Ginny Yurich

Parenting, Kids & Family

4.9 • 1.8K Ratings

🗓️ 7 September 2023

⏱️ 53 minutes

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Join us as we dive headfirst into the world of reconnection with the natural world alongside our insightful guest, Jessica Carew Kraft. In this episode we explore the profound call to immerse ourselves in nature and acquire ancient skills that have sustained humanity for generations. Jessica begins by shedding light on her awakening to the disparity between the promises of Silicon Valley technology and the harsh reality of an overwhelmed, stressed, and disconnected society. The allure of screens and gadgets has drawn us away from our innate human nature—observing, connecting, and using all our senses. As we continue our conversation, Jessica shares her inspiring journey to become a certified naturalist in California, engaging in primitive skills gatherings and weaving herself into the rich tapestry of the natural world. She passionately emphasizes the importance of learning and preserving primitive skills, discussing the benefits of concentration, ingenuity, and character development that arise from these ancient crafts. We explore the world of foraging, discovering the nutritional treasures hidden in wild edibles that far surpass their store-bought counterparts. Jessica's personal journey intertwines with her mother's battle with MS, revealing how a return to a wilder lifestyle may hold the key to managing degenerative diseases and fostering a profound connection to the healing power of nature. Throughout the episode, we contemplate the beauty of nature's drama, reminding us that every outdoor moment is a story waiting to be discovered. We challenge the notion that the indoors can ever replace the rich living environment found in the wilderness, encouraging you to unshackle yourself from the tethers of domestication. Join us in this enlightening conversation as we rediscover our primal roots and embrace the endless wonders of the natural world. Don't miss this opportunity to reconnect with the wild within you and embark on a journey of self-discovery and nature's boundless wisdom. Purchase your copy of Why We Need to be Wild here >> https://amzn.to/44Kx3fT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Okay, are you ready? Yeah. Welcome to the 1000 Hours Outside podcast. My name is
0:05.1	Jenny Erich. I'm the founder of 1000 Hours Outside and I just read a new book called
0:09.5	Why We Need to Be Wild by Jessica Carew Craft.
0:13.4	So excited to have her here today, the author.
0:16.3	Welcome.
0:17.4	Thank you so much.
0:18.6	I am delighted to be talking to you today.
0:20.5	Thanks for reading the book.
0:22.0	Yes, it's such a beautiful one I love
0:23.8	that the fox is sitting on the cover and then you talk about the fox throughout
0:28.0	the book so it's just such a beautiful one why we need to be wild and you have
0:32.0	really made this huge life change. I think it's one of the
0:36.2	things that a lot of us think about which is pulling away from the screens, pulling away
0:41.7	from the technology's pulling away from the technology going back to these things that
0:46.2	seem more primitive but really are helpful for our whole being we think
0:51.4	about it but you actually did it and have made just some substantial
0:57.4	changes so do you ever look back they ever regret any of it or do you feel like pretty settled in this new way of living?
1:06.3	Oh, absolutely. Yeah, no. I mean, I would also call this, this book, it's sort of like a veiled
1:11.8	midlife crisis book, right?
1:13.4	Like Memoir,
1:14.6	Eat, pray, love, woman goes out to find herself
1:16.8	and in the end, you know, kind of redeem herself
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