The Wild Experience Life
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Creating cohesion and bonding is what builds the strongest of communities. I can't wait to share my adventures (the good, the bad, the ugly with some humor and a dash of sass). I'll have some badass interviewees living legendary tales in modern-day society. There will also be some Norse mythological lore, education about fiercely navigating the great outdoors, and my personal favorite,..
The Wild Experience Life
1M ago
In this episode, I cover the first 30 stanzas within Völuspá - Witch's Prophecy of Ragnarök. I shed light on:
What a seidr/völva is
Who Heimdallr is
Who Oðinn the Necromancer is (the god of many names)
A note about the witch raised from the dead
The difference between the Æsir and Vanir gods
A breakdown of nine realms in the Norse cosmos A breakdown of nine realms in the Norse cosmos (Múspelheimr, Ásgardr, Vanaheimr, Álfheimr, Jötunheimr, Miðgarðr, Niðavellir, Svartálfheimr & Helheimr/Niflheimr)
What the halls Valhalla and Folkvangr are
What the gigantic sacred ash tree Yggdra ..read more
The Wild Experience Life
1M ago
In this episode, I cover all things Spring two main categories are Norse Spring gods & modernized Spring rituals. The super fun topics I cover are as follows:
Who Iðunn is
Iðunn's symbolism & personality
Fun facts about Iðunn
Read an excerpt from Northern Mysteries of Magick highlighting her origin
Read an excerpt from the Skáldskaparmál highlighting her abduction story
Who Freyr is
Freyr's symbolism & personality
Fun facts about Freyr
What the festival Disting is
How the Vikings celebrated this time season
Modern Spring symbolism
Mention cyclic living & how it can enha ..read more
The Wild Experience Life
1M ago
In this episode, I cover some details about company transition, the new podcast and where it's heading. The topics I cover are as follows:
2023 was a crazy year indeed!
Share about working with Dani Wright, That Witch Next Door, my business mentor. She's a business owner, business mentor, podcast host, and leader of That Witch School
Share a little about business evolution and how my mentor posed the right questions for me to answer. This allowed me to release Wild Experience Gear and blaze a new trail
Opportunity to now dig my heels in where I am passionate which I am grateful fo ..read more
The Wild Experience Life
2M ago
In this episode, I cover all things music and how impactful it can be in your life. I cover my personal connection to music, a little history, and a little science. The topics are as follows:
First time hearing heavy metal, and why it appealed
Personal chosen genre for mental sanity
Fun notes about classical, jazz, folk pagan music, ska and punk music
How my spouse, Stephen, and I influenced one another's musical choices
My very first metal show story
What causes the buzzing tickling sensation while listening to music
The history of metal horns also known as the il malocchio in Italy
Explain ..read more
The Wild Experience Life
2M ago
In this episode, I cover all things Norse. We will get into some terminology: Old Nose, Norse, Nordic, Viking, Vikingr, Drengr, runes and more. The topics I share about are cited from many sources including the renowned Dr. Jackson Crawford, former Colorado University and UCLA professor in specializing in Old Norse language, mythology, and literature.
I share my introductory into this culture as a young girl, being a Norse witch, and how to navigate the outdoors like a "Viking". I get into how the culture and mythos inspired me to brand Wild Experience Gear and The Wild Experience Life podcas ..read more
The Wild Experience Life
2M ago
As part of the get to know the host series-- all before we take a deeper dive into Norse/Viking culture and lore, I'll be covering all things holistic health and its value.
Holistic health - What is it?
The whole person approach to health. This includes a person’s physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual wellness. Taking into account more than just the physical symptoms of disease or injury.
3 main topics of value-- consumption, routines, and support
Eating to support the body is vital for quality health
What is normal? What does a "normal" or homeostasis body feel li ..read more
The Wild Experience Life
2M ago
Part of the get to know the host series-- all before we take a deeper dive into Norse/Viking culture, mental/holistic health, and more. This week we're chatting about the benefits of owning your mental health!
In this episode of the podcast:
Key tips on unshackling pain
How to gain your own mental freedom
What EMDR therapy is
Fight or flight signals
Rest and digest explained
Vagal tone explained
Fawn and freeze responses
Maintaining/regulating nervous system tips:
Moderate to intense exercise
Electronic sabbath
Kick it in the sunshine and nature
Kick it with your pet ..read more
The Wild Experience Life
3M ago
As part of the get to know the host series-- all before we take a deeper dive into Norse/Viking culture, mental/holistic health, and more. This week we're chatting about the benefits of the great outdoors! You're being challenged to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of to do's and responsibility. You're invited to tap into your inner big kid to adventure like the wild child you've forgotten.
In this episode, I cover the following topics about the outdoors:
Yale article about the University of Exeter's study on benefits of getting outdoors
Mental health benefits of connecting with t ..read more
The Wild Experience Life
3M ago
What's up and welcome! I'm Andrea, The Untamed Dame, your fantastical host for the Lunar & Obsidian Podcast. This show is for anyone wanting to level up and connect to their inner badass. You will be left either inspired or educated from each episode by listening to topics of Norse culture, lore, and mental/holistic health for optimal living.
During this episode, I'm taking a trip down memory lane sharing a concise version of my experience in the Marine Corps. I've met a ton of amazing people, learned a ton of lessons, and began seeing how I can gift the world with my talents.
Creating co ..read more
The Wild Experience Life
3M ago
What's up! I'm Andrea, The Untamed Dame, your fantastical host for The Lunar & Obsidian Podcast. This show is for anyone wanting to level up and connect to their inner badass. You will be left either inspired or educated from each episode by listening to topics of Norse culture, lore. and mental/holistic health for optimal living.
During this episode, I'm taking a trip down memory lane sharing a concise version of my experience in the Marine Corps. I've met a ton of amazing people, learned a ton of lessons, and began seeing how I can gift the world with my talents.
Creating cohesion and b ..read more