#1282
Mentioned in 18 episodes

Wild

From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail
Book • 2012
In 'Wild', Cheryl Strayed recounts her journey hiking the Pacific Crest Trail alone, a trek that spans from the Mojave Desert to Cascade Locks, Oregon.

The book chronicles her physical and emotional struggles as she confronts her past, including the death of her mother, the breakdown of her family, and the end of her marriage.

Through her experiences with nature, encounters with various people, and reflections on her life, Strayed finds a path to healing and self-discovery.

The memoir is known for its vivid descriptions, honest portrayal of grief and personal growth, and the author's unique narrative style that interweaves past and present events.

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Mentioned in 18 episodes

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Cal Newport
as an example of someone who used a challenging physical activity to overcome grief and addiction.
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Ep. 270: Depth vs. Distraction
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Tim Ferriss
to illustrate an answer to the question about unusual habits, showcasing her unique approach to sandwiches.
71 snips
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Michelle Kaplan
as a book with great writing, which she has read twice.
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Glennon Doyle
as the number one New York Times bestseller, which was made into an Oscar-nominated film.
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Cheryl Strayed Tells Us What the Hell to Do Next (Best Of)
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Lindsay McMahon
as a book she is currently reading.
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AEE: This Episode Is Textbook All Ears English
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Angela Duckworth
as an example of voluntary solitude, where the author hikes the Pacific Crest Trail.
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204. What Happens When You’re Cut Off From All Human Contact?
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Amanda Doyle
as the author of several best-selling books.
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118. Cheryl Strayed: Don’t Let Your Dreams Ruin Your Life
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Adam Grant
in reference to
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Cheryl Strayed
's best-selling book.
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Bonus: Wild Work Advice with Cheryl Strayed
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Jessica Kessler Marshall
as a deeply moving memoir about her relationship with her mother and the power of self-discovery.
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Rabbi Jessica Marshall: "I'm just so much happier when I'm living in my heart" | ep. 41
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Ally Fallon
as an example of a book that uses narrative transportation to engage the reader.
How To Write Your Story with Ally Fallon
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Oprah Winfrey
as a memoir detailing Cheryl's hike on the Pacific Crest Trail.
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Jordan Harbinger
as
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Cheryl Strayed
's memoir about her hike on the Pacific Crest Trail.
402: Cheryl Strayed | Creativity, Meltdowns, and Leaving It All Behind
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Teer Hardy
as a recently finished book about a woman's pilgrimage on the Pacific Crest Trail.
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Mentioned as a gripping meditation on grief and a fearless look into the depth of emotions that a woman can experience when dealing with trauma.
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Mentioned by Terry Weibel as the author of a memoir about her experience of hiking after her mother's death.
Grief Affirming Practice: Understanding and Supporting Traumatically Bereaved Clients, Ep. 196
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Dan Kois
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Parul Sehgal
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Katy Waldman
as a bestselling memoir about a 1000-mile hike.
ABC: Cheryl Strayed's Wild
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Tim Ferriss
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Suleika Jaouad
's writing process, highlighting the importance of writing the story one needs to tell.
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Mentioned by Charlie as an example of a memoir that shows how to write unsparingly about oneself.
Episode 51: Long Live The Tribe Of Fatherless Girls by T Kira Madden
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Titia Ketelaar
als een bekend wandelverslag, waar ook een film van is gemaakt met Reese Witherspoon.
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