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 extraordinary story that ties together ancestral memory, personal transformation, and the deep biological wisdom encoded in our DNA. From a mysterious compulsion to climb a hill in South Africa that leads him to his great-grandfather’s archaeological site, to reflections on the Hadza people’s diet and strength, Eric reveals how ancient human experience holds profound lessons for modern health, purpose, and connection.
Key Takeaways:
→ Instinct is not random—sometimes, it's ancestral memory calling us home.
→ The human diet is not a mystery; it's been recorded in the earth for 200,000 years.
→ Our modern health confusion is manufactured and profitable for others.
→ You are the result of cosmic-level improbability—act like it.
→ Mentorship, even in a single moment, can unlock profound transformation.
More from Eric Edmeades:
Eric explores the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern well-being, blending storytelling with life-changing insight drawn from his experiences with the Hadza and personal moments of clarity.
Quotes from Eric Edmeades:
● "I must run up this trail. I must. I do not have a choice."
● "Any mystery you have about the human diet was bought and paid for."
● "You're a God—a multi-generational God. You are the cosmic lottery."
● "Sometimes all you need to do is switch to a slightly uncomfortable position and push."
● "I have a lot of different ways of measuring success in life. One of them is the number of nights I get to sit around a fire."