A Wilder Life
A Wilder Life is a transformative podcast hosted by Eric Edmeades, delving into evolutionary mismatch theory and The Evolution Gap. Each episode examines the widening disconnect between our ancestral roots and modern society—gaps that contribute to rising levels of depression, anxiety, addiction, and reliance on psychoactive drugs, despite this being the safest era in human history. Through conversations that blend ancestral wisdom with modern science, listeners gain practical insights to enhance their health, relationships, longevity, and overall quality of life.
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April 29, 2026 • 89 mins
What if modern nutrition is built on a misunderstanding—and the key to better health lies in how humans actually evolved to eat?
Dr. Bill Schindler is an archaeologist, food anthropologist, and author of Eat Like a Human. He’s spent over 20 years studying ancestral technologies, co-starred in National Geographic’s The Great Human Race, and traveled the world living with indigenous communities to understand how humans really evolve...
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April 22, 2026 • 39 mins
What does freedom really mean in a world built to distract you and keep you stuck?Scott Tavlin is a motivational speaker, morning radio host on Magic 94.9, and founder of the Dare to Dream movement focused on helping people take action, build discipline, and create meaningful lives. Through his work in media, schools, and corporate events, he empowers audiences to break limiting patterns and pursue purpose-driven careers.In this ep...
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April 15, 2026 • 59 mins
What if your body isn’t broken—but trying to tell you something you’ve been ignoring?
Sahar Paz is a somatic practitioner, founder of House of Paz, and a stage 4 cancer survivor whose work bridges nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and embodiment. After decades of living in survival mode—and a life-altering diagnosis—she transformed her approach to healing by reconnecting with the body rather than fighting it.
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April 8, 2026 • 45 mins
What if the biggest challenge of adulthood isn’t too little opportunity—but too much?
Emilia Niglas is the host of Adulting with Emilia, a podcast dedicated to helping young people navigate modern life by learning from world-class thinkers across health, mindset, and personal development. Raised across cultures and shaped by global experiences, she brings a grounded yet expansive perspective to what it means to grow up today.
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April 1, 2026 • 10 mins
What if your worst moment is actually working for you—and you just can’t see it yet?
In this episode of A Wilder Life, Eric discusses a high-stakes moment in his entrepreneurial journey when he faced imminent financial collapse—and how a simple shift in mindset, sparked by meditation and inspired by Wayne Dyer’s teachings, transformed not only his emotional state but the outcome itself.
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March 25, 2026 • 46 mins
What if the best leaders are not the ones with the most authority, but the ones who create trust, accountability, and growth in the people around them?
In this episode of A Wilder Life, Eric discusses leadership, feedback, team culture, and human connection with Keith Ferrazzi, exploring how great leaders earn influence, create psychological safety, and help teams “co-elevate” instead of relying on control and hierarchy.
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March 19, 2026 • 7 mins
What if the secret to a better life isn’t grinding harder toward goals—but learning how to fall in love with the journey?
In this episode of A Wilder Life, Eric unpacks a powerful reframe around goal-setting that dissolves resistance and replaces pressure with possibility. Instead of chasing rigid, ego-driven targets, he introduces the “Wouldn’t It Be Nice?” framework—a liberating approach that transforms goals into invitation...
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March 18, 2026 • 48 mins
A timely conversation on movement, fear, and how to turn crisis into a chance for resilience, creativity, and deeper self-connection.
In this episode, Eric discusses how movement, mindfulness, play, and authentic self-expression can help us navigate stressful times with greater calm, resilience, and even joy. With Alyson Stoner, he explores how to move beyond fear and rigidity, reconnect with the body, embrace imperfection, and ...
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March 4, 2026 • 15 mins
What if fear isn’t your greatest enemy in a crisis—but your greatest liability?In this episode of A Wilder Life, Eric discusses the hidden mechanics of transformation—why motivation fails, how storytelling rewires identity, and the critical difference between danger and fear. Drawing from near-death experiences, entrepreneurship under pressure, the COVID lockdown, and lessons from traditional cultures, he breaks down the psychology...
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February 25, 2026 • 58 mins
In this episode of A Wilder Life, Eric discusses practical, science-meets-spirit meditation tools with Ziva Meditation founder Emily Fletcher—why resilience is trainable, why “thoughts aren’t the enemy,” and a simple breathing + love-expansion practice to calm the nervous system and strengthen your capacity in stressful times.Key Takeaways:→ Resilience is a learnable skill. “There’s no such thing as a stressful situation—only stres...
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February 18, 2026 • 69 mins
We are living in the safest, most advanced era in human history… so why are anxiety, depression, burnout, and family breakdown at all-time highs?In this episode of A Wilder Life, Eric discusses evolutionary mismatch, parenting in a post-village world, and the psychological cost of modern civilization. Together, they explore SAD Theory—Separation, Alienation, and Discord—and unpack how our brains, bodies, and belief systems evolved ...
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February 11, 2026 • 44 mins
What if your chronic symptoms aren’t a body failure—but a stress signal your nervous system has been sending for years?
In this episode of A Wilder Life, Eric explores how modern stress, unresolved emotions, and childhood conditioning can manifest as very real physical illness—and why treating symptoms without addressing root causes keeps people stuck. Through a deep, personal conversation, Eric and Dr. David Clarke unpack how...
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February 4, 2026 • 49 mins
What if reversing aging, eliminating food cravings, and boosting energy wasn’t about more willpower—but smarter biology?
In this episode of A Wilder Life, Eric discusses how modern regenerative medicine intersects with ancestral wisdom, diving deep into peptides, stem cells, and longevity strategies with health optimization expert Regan Archibald. Together, they explore how to truly heal the body, the truth behind GLP-1s, and wh...
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January 28, 2026 • 68 mins
In this episode of A Wilder Life, Eric Edmeades reconnects with longtime friend and bestselling author Daniel Priestley to unpack how periods of global crisis—like the COVID-19 pandemic—are actually fertile ground for entrepreneurial reinvention. Drawing from their experiences during previous recessions, Eric and Daniel explore the mindset shifts, digital strategies, and value-based pivots that allow small businesses not just to su...
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January 21, 2026 • 27 mins
Can just five minutes of stillness each day transform your stress levels, your immune system, and your mindset? In this episode, we explore the surprisingly simple path to mental resilience through music, breath, and movement.In this episode of A Wilder Life, Eric Edmeades speaks with Jason Campbell—musician, meditation teacher, and seventh-degree black belt—about the power of stillness, sound, and breathwork as tools for stress re...
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January 14, 2026 • 25 mins
What if the foods you trust most are the very things sabotaging your health? In this riveting episode, Eric Edmeades breaks down the lies we’ve been sold—and the truth about reclaiming our well-being.
In this episode of A Wilder Life, Eric discusses the dangerous myth of "everything in moderation," how modern food systems have hijacked our biology, and the profound consequences of straying from our evolutionary diet. Drawing o...
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January 7, 2026 • 45 mins
If you’ve been eating clean, following all the health advice, and still feel inflamed, exhausted, or ignored by doctors- this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about your body.
In this episode of A Wilder Life, Eric discusses how parasites, candida, mold, and modern toxins might be the hidden culprits behind chronic illness. Kim Rogers, known as the "Worm Queen," shares her powerful journey from near-death...
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December 31, 2025 • 55 mins
What if your brain fog, ADHD symptoms, or vision decline weren’t inevitable—but reversible with the right kind of eye-brain training?
In this episode of A Wilder Life, Eric discusses how modern screen use, sedentary lifestyles, and even childhood education systems are damaging our vision—and how that damage affects mental clarity, emotional regulation, and long-term health. Neuro-optometrist Dr. Bryce Appelbaum reveals why 20/20...
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December 24, 2025 • 52 mins
What if the future of health, family, and success isn’t about choosing between tradition and technology—but integrating both to build a wildly better life?
In this episode of A Wilder Life, Eric discusses how a once-315-pound entrepreneur and his health-obsessed partner turned their personal health crises into powerful family transformations, award-winning documentaries, and a bold rethinking of what it means to truly thrive in ...
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December 17, 2025 • 60 mins
What if emotional safety—not discipline—is the real foundation of powerful parenting?
In this episode of A Wilder Life, Eric discusses how parenting, emotional resilience, and childhood trauma shape the adults we become. Joined by children’s author and emotional healing expert Angela Legh, they explore how to raise emotionally intelligent kids, close the “hindsight window” on pain, and even find gratitude for life’s hardest mome...
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