S30 E2: "Why We Need to Be Wild: One Woman's Quest for Ancient Human Answers to 21st Century Problems" by Jessica Carew Kraft
Aug 29, 2023
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Jessica Carew Kraft, an urban wife and mom, quit her tech career to learn about "rewilding" and discovered a community rejecting modern comforts. They use ancient tools and skills for survival, like turning sticks into fire and bones into tools for wild food. They discuss the relevance of Stone Age wisdom, drawbacks of modern technology, and the benefits of reconnecting with nature.
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The rewilding movement aims to reconnect us with our ancestral lifestyle and bring balance with nature, which can lead to better physical and emotional well-being.
Incorporating elements of rewilding into our lives, such as spending time in nature and acquiring ancestral skills, can reduce stress, increase physical activity, and provide confidence in facing challenges.
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The drawbacks of modern technology
Our reliance on modern technology has led to negative impacts on physical, mental, and community health. Statistical indicators show that many people are overweight, sleep-deprived, stressed, isolated, depressed, anxious, diseased, and addicted. We spend most of our time indoors, disconnected from the natural world. Despite the conveniences and comforts of modern life, we lack leisure time, meaningful social support, and a sense of purpose. By examining the lifestyle of ancient hunter-gatherers, it becomes evident that their way of life, with shorter work hours and close-knit communities, offered better physical and emotional well-being.
The rewilding movement
The rewilding movement aims to reconnect us with our ancestral lifestyle and bring balance with nature. It involves applying the principles of ancestral living to various aspects of our lives, such as diet, exercise, socialization, and recreation. Rewilders simplify their lives, incorporating wild foods, spending time in nature, and acquiring ancestral skills. While the pursuit of a wilder life can be seen as a privileged endeavor, anyone can incorporate elements of rewilding into their lives. By doing so, we can reduce stress, increase physical activity, and find happiness and confidence in our ability to face challenges.
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Exploring Stone Age Wisdom for 21st Century Problems
Jessica Carew Kraft, an urban wife and mom of two, was firmly rooted in the modern world, complete with a high-powered career in tech and the sneaking suspicion that her lifestyle was preventing her and her family from truly thriving. Determined to find a better way, Jessica quit her job and set out to learn about "rewilding" from people who reject the comforts and convenience of civilization by using ancient tools and skills to survive. Along the way, she learned how to turn sticks into fire, stones into axes, and bones into tools for harvesting wild food―and found an entire community walking the path back from our technology-focused, anxiety-ridden way of life to a simpler, more human experience.
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