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A Wilder Life with Eric Edmeades

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, an...

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Aug. 19, 2025

Conversations with Nona Part 1

In this episode of A Wilder Life, host Eric delves into the profound concepts of evolution, survival, and cultural practices of the Hadza tribe. Nona shares insights into the Hadza tribe's way of life, emphasizing their deep ...
Aug. 12, 2025

The Healing Power of Energy with Harry Massey

Is your health controlled more by viruses—or by the environment you create in your body and mind? In this provocative episode, Eric Edmeades dives into the fascinating intersection of energy, health, and emotional immunity wi...
Aug. 5, 2025

Episode 13: A Lesson from the Bushmen

What if a forgotten cave, a 259,000-year-old skull, and a bow you can’t pull back could rewrite your understanding of health, instinct, and your place in human history? In this episode of A Wilder Life, Eric discusses an extr...
July 29, 2025

Parenting in a Pandemic Conscious Parenting

How to Help Kids Thrive During Crisis with Dr. Shefali Tsabary In this episode of A Wilder Life , Eric speaks with Dr. Shefali Tsabary, a world-renowned clinical psychologist, best-selling author, and parenting expert. Known ...
July 22, 2025

Episode 11: Destress with Your Breath

Breathe Deep, Move Gently, Live Fully: The Healing Power of Breath and Yoga with Peggy Cappy In this episode of A Wilder Life , Eric speaks with Peggy Cappy, beloved PBS yoga instructor and creator of Yoga for the Rest of Us ...