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| Debut Album, Analog Music & Living for Art with Jared Masters | Go Wildly Podcast | 14 oct. 2026 | 01:48:26 | |
Jared is a songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist based in Southern Oregon. He performs solo and with a cherished local reggae band, DJs house music with his family’s event production company Not A Cult Productions, writes scores for documentaries and commercials, and he’s the person behind the theme music for this very podcast. We talk about how we all met, trusting your gut in the wild, balancing the mystery of life with the age of information, leaving home at 14, parenting and reparenting, what it means to become possessed by music, living with a traveling petting zoo, why having a teacher matters no matter what you’re learning, building a professional music career across recording and scoring and live performance, behind-the-scenes thoughts on making his album, the listening experience of analog music, the moments in nature when you feel genuinely rooted, getting stuck at Indian Sands on the Oregon Coast as a pivotal outdoor moment, and what he’d tell a musician who’s still waiting. Plus his most-used outdoor gear, advice for his younger self, and how he wants to be remembered. Links Booking & Buying: oliverallen@outermarkerrecords.com Outermarker Records: www.outermarkerrecords.com Instagram: @jaredalexandermasters Sweetwater: www.sweetwater.com aearibbonmics.com dwfearn.com hazelriggindustries.com Active Listener Offers Las Cascadas Lodge — Code GOWILDLY for a complimentary in-house experience on new bookings: lascascadaslodge.com Arrowhead River Adventures — Code GOWILDLY for 10% off any half-day rafting trip in 2026 or 2027: arrowheadriveradventures.com Kula Cloth — Shop through our link to support the show: kulacloth.com/?avad=436689_e4cf2ef3d SOMA — 2-Week Free Trial + 6-month membership: southernoregonmartialarts.com ROW Adventures — Code GOWILDLY, $100 off any multi-day trip 2026-2027: rowadventures.com/multi-day-rafting-trips Lean In Breathwork — Code GOWILDLY, 20% off sauna sessions: calvinlivingston.com Follow Go Wildly YouTube: youtube.com/@gowildlypodcast Spotify: tinyurl.com/spotifygowildlypodcast Instagram: @gowildlypodcast Website: gowildlypodcast.com Hosted & Produced by Emily Berlant & Heather White / Go Wildly Podcast Theme Music: “Rainmaker” by Jared Masters — used with permission Keywords Go Wildly Podcast, Go Wildly, Southern Oregon podcast, outdoor podcast, Emily Berlant, Heather White, Jared Masters, Jared Alexander Masters, Show Me the Answer album, Outer Marker Records, Hazelrigg Brothers, analog recording, half-inch tape, Americana folk music, Southern Oregon musician, songwriter Southern Oregon, reggae band Southern Oregon, Not A Cult Productions, house music DJ, music and nature, creativity and purpose, art as life path, self-doubt and creativity, parenting and reparenting, Indian Sands Oregon Coast, outdoor inspiration, musician advice, analog music listening, scoring and recording, whimsy | |||
| Conservation, Curiosity & the Outdoors with Tara Laidlaw | Go Wildly Podcast | 08 oct. 2026 | 01:44:39 | |
Tara Laidlaw spent her summers scrambling granite and swimming snowmelt lakes in the high Sierra. She didn't know it then, but those summers were building everything. With a degree in Anthropological Sciences from Stanford and a Master's in Natural Science and Environmental Education from Hamline University, Tara is now Community Centered Conservation Director at the Southern Oregon Land Conservancy — turning wild places into living classrooms for learners of all ages. She's Board Chair of the Environmental Education Association of Oregon and serves on the board of the Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts. We talk about what a fen, bog, and creek actually are, building an environmental education program during COVID and landing on nature journaling, how often we let students choose, place-based and experiential teaching, why being outdoorsy isn't just hiking and rafting, humans as a keystone species, freaks for the creek, finding a home in Southern Oregon, and some lines worth sitting with: "you can rest in curiosity without having to always know the answer," "you're allowed to not know," and "love is sustained and compassionate attention." Plus her most-used outdoor gear, advice for her younger self, and how she wants to be remembered. Links Active Listener Offers Follow Go Wildly Hosted & Produced by Emily Berlant & Heather White / Go Wildly Podcast Keywords | |||
| SummerMaxxing | Wildly Us | Go Wildly Podcast | 30 sept. 2026 | 01:08:10 | |
No guest. Just us — and a summer worth talking about. Emily and Heather sit back down together for a summer recap: what they've been up to, what they've learned, and what's been quietly shifting beneath the surface. Emily's been having fun on the river. Heather's been adventuring with her kids and bikes. Together they got invited to attend PitchFest with Title Nine — and that opened up some things worth sharing. We talk about summer maxxing, personal growth over the last year, the value of systems for success, and a surprise listener offer you'll have to tune in to hear about. It's one of those episodes that feels like catching up with friends around a fire. Links & Mentions Active Listener Offers Follow Go Wildly Hosted & Produced by Emily Berlant & Heather White / Go Wildly PodcastTheme Music: "Rainmaker" by Jared Masters — used with permission KeywordsGo Wildly Podcast, Go Wildly, Southern Oregon podcast, outdoor podcast, Emily Berlant, Heather White, summer recap, summer maxxing, personal growth podcast, systems for success, Title Nine PitchFest, Title Nine outdoor women, First Descents, Talent Maker City, Gritty Habits, Crosstown Trail, mountain biking with kids, river summer, women outdoor entrepreneurs, podcast behind the scenes, wildly us, outdoor lifestyle, place-based podcast, whimsy, Kula Cloth, Southern Oregon summer | |||
| From Culinary School to Fire & Swiftwater Rescue with Josh Ward | Go Wildly Podcast | 23 sept. 2026 | 01:13:29 | |
Josh Ward has spent nearly his whole life on the Rogue River. Now part of his job is making sure others get home safely from it. Born on Maui and raised in Grants Pass since age six, Josh is a Southern Oregon firefighter, Swiftwater Rescue Lead, and SRT instructor who came to firefighting by way of culinary school and restaurants. We talk about getting swiftwater rescue recognized inside a structural fire agency, learning to raft and maximizing river time with family, all-weather and high-water rescue — why all seasons are swiftwater seasons, what to consider about satellite service on the river, why you should always wear your PFD and what most people underestimate about the Rogue, finding things you want to learn and then actually learning them, Emily's stalkers of 2026, and why alone time in nature connects you to something bigger than yourself. Plus his most-used outdoor gear, advice for his younger self, and how he wants to be remembered. Active Listener Offers Las Cascadas Lodge — Code GOWILDLY for a complimentary in-house experience on new bookings: lascascadaslodge.com Arrowhead River Adventures — Code GOWILDLY for 10% off any half-day rafting trip in 2026 or 2027: arrowheadriveradventures.com Kula Cloth — Shop through our link to support the show: kulacloth.com/?avad=436689_e4cf2ef3d SOMA — 2-Week Free Trial + 6-month membership: southernoregonmartialarts.com ROW Adventures — Code GOWILDLY, $100 off any multi-day trip 2026-2027: rowadventures.com/multi-day-rafting-trips Lean In Breathwork — Code GOWILDLY, 20% off sauna sessions: calvinlivingston.com Follow Go Wildly YouTube: youtube.com/@gowildlypodcast Spotify: tinyurl.com/spotifygowildlypodcast Instagram: @gowildlypodcast Website: gowildlypodcast.com Hosted & Produced by Emily Berlant & Heather White / Go Wildly Podcast Theme Music: "Rainmaker" by Jared Masters — used with permission Keywords Go Wildly Podcast, Go Wildly, Southern Oregon podcast, outdoor podcast, Emily Berlant, Heather White, Josh Ward, swiftwater rescue, swiftwater rescue technician, river safety, Rogue River safety, PFD river, firefighter Southern Oregon, Grants Pass fire department, river rescue Oregon, high water rescue, cold water rescue, shallow water crossing, satellite communication river, Garmin inReach river, river safety tips, Rogue River Grants Pass, family river life, rafting with kids, culinary school to firefighting, alone time nature healing, spirituality outdoors, place-based podcast, outdoor lifestyle, whimsy, Kula Cloth | |||
| Vision Boards, Grief, Green Boating & the Rogue River with Liz Miheve | Go Wildly Podcast | 09 sept. 2026 | 01:23:53 | |
She put a canoe on her vision board. The river called back.Liz Miheve is a BLM park ranger, environmental educator, and Rogue River devotee who followed a series of signs from Minnesota to Southern Oregon — and never really left. Today she introduces people to the landscape she couldn't stop coming back to.We talk about grief and the #deaddadclub, being a green boater and learning how to "girl" in the outdoors, following a vision and a call to Oregon, growing through challenges on the river, her first Grand Canyon trip, her love story, giving back as a river mentor, embracing your weird, and what it means to finally land somewhere that feels like home. Plus her most-used outdoor gear, advice for her younger self, and how she wants to be remembered.LinksContact Liz: lastlightloon@gmail.comTAG Ceramics: tagceramics.comETC Trips: etctrips.orgBird Collective: birdcollective.comActive Listener OffersLas Cascadas Lodge — Code GOWILDLY for a complimentary in-house experience on new bookings: www.lascascadaslodge.com/go-wildly-las-cascadasArrowhead River Adventures — Code GOWILDLY for 10% off any half-day rafting trip in 2026 or 2027: arrowheadriveradventures.comKula Cloth — Shop through our link to support the show: kulacloth.com/?avad=436689_e4cf2ef3dSOMA — Mention GOWILDLY for a 2-Week Free Trial + 6-month membership: southernoregonmartialarts.comROW Adventures — Code GOWILDLY, $100 off any multi-day trip 2026-2027: rowadventures.com/multi-day-rafting-tripsLean In Breathwork — Code GOWILDLY, 20% off sauna sessions: calvinlivingston.comFollow Go WildlyYouTube: youtube.com/@gowildlypodcastSpotify: tinyurl.com/spotifygowildlypodcastInstagram: @gowildlypodcastWebsite: gowildlypodcast.comHosted & Produced by Emily Berlant & Heather White / Go Wildly PodcastTheme Music: "Rainmaker" by Jared Masters — used with permissionKeywordsGo Wildly Podcast, Go Wildly, Southern Oregon podcast, outdoor podcast, Emily Berlant, Heather White, Liz Miheve, Sundance Kayak School, BLM park ranger Oregon, environmental educator, Rogue River kayaking, Wild and Scenic Rogue River, green boater, Grand Canyon kayaking, Boundary Waters canoe, vision board, figure skating Minnesota, grief parent death, dead dad club, river mentor, outdoor community, embracing your weird, first aid outdoors, love story outdoors, TAG Ceramics, ETC Trips, Bird Collective, place-based podcast, outdoor lifestyle, whimsy, Kula Cloth | |||
| Helicopters, Honduras & the Rogue River with Ryan Thims | Go Wildly Podcast | 02 sept. 2026 | 01:36:30 | |
Ryan Thims grew up in Maine, landed in Southern Oregon at 19, and has spent the decades since building adventures in some of the most remote places on earth. His path runs through river guiding on the Rogue, managing a boutique rainforest resort in Honduras for over a decade, leading SOU's Outdoor Program, and launching Rogue Heli Tours in 2020 — a company that combines helicopter access with rafting, fishing, remote lodge stays, and backcountry experiences most people never knew were possible. He lives in Eagle Point with his wife and their dog Dante, still chasing the next thing. We talk about helicopters — how they work, what they unlock, and how to charter one — rafting through the Honduran jungle, what New Zealand did to his sense of what's possible, running rivers year-round around the world, drones, building businesses around passions, subsistence hunting, how volunteering opens doors into the arenas you want to be in, and the line that says it all: "every good thing that I've ever had has been from rafting." Links Active Listener Offers Follow Go Wildly Hosted & Produced by Emily Berlant & Heather White / Go Wildly Podcast Keywords | |||
| Rogue River, Antarctica & Running a Family River Business with Ashley Drake | Go Wildly Podcast | 12 août 2026 | 01:22:28 | |
Ashley Drake has spent 15 years turning adventure into a life — and a business. Co-owner of Arrowhead River Adventures in Grants Pass, Ashley runs trips on the Rogue, teaches wilderness medicine, raises two wild kids named Wren and Rosie, and is usually the first voice you hear when you call — unless she's out on the water, which is entirely possible. She grew up in the Portland area and found her way to Southern Oregon by way of international travel, summer camp, and a husband she met at both. We talk about how Grants Pass chose them rather than the other way around, organizing international travel and what that teaches you about hosting, the joys and realities of running a small seasonal river outfit with your spouse, settling into home in a small town, making adult friendships, managing energy through a seasonal business, her life's journey from camp counselor to co-owner, a trip to Antarctica, the privilege of hosting outdoor experiences, and her go-to trail snacks. Plus her most-used outdoor gear, advice for her younger self, advice for someone who wants to live like her, and how she wants to be remembered. Links Active Listener Offers Follow Go Wildly Hosted & Produced by Emily Berlant & Heather White / Go Wildly Podcast KeywordsGo Wildly Podcast, Go Wildly, Southern Oregon podcast, outdoor podcast, Emily Berlant, Heather White, Ashley Drake, Arrowhead River Adventures, Rogue River rafting, Grants Pass Oregon, whitewater rafting Oregon, family owned river outfitter, wilderness medicine, NOLS, international travel adventure, Antarctica travel, summer camp, small business Oregon, seasonal business, river guide life, outdoor hosting, adult friendships, small town life, Southern Oregon rivers, Hellgate Canyon, Rogue River day trips, trail snacks, outdoor parenting, place-based podcast, outdoor lifestyle, whimsy, Kula Cloth | |||
| What It Takes to Protect a National Monument with Daniel Collay | Go Wildly Podcast | 05 août 2026 | 01:28:23 | |
What It Takes to Protect a National Monument with Daniel CollayEpisode 44 | Go Wildly Podcast Daniel Collay grew up on a farm outside Eugene figuring things out for himself. Southern Oregon kept pulling him back — and eventually became his life's work. After studying Environmental Studies and Outdoor Adventure Leadership at SOU, a stint in Portland doing ecological restoration, and years at Willow-Witt Ranch — a working farm and conservation property inside the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument — Daniel became Executive Director of the Friends of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument in 2024. He's also a Certified Burn Manager, Oregon Master Naturalist, and Talent City Councilor. His send-off line for people leaving Southern Oregon: "I'll see you when you move back."We talk about how national monuments are established and what land protection designations actually mean, the SOU Outdoor Program and how it shaped his friendships, career, and love life, what happens when you get a bunch of outdoor adventure leaders anywhere together, the draw of Southern Oregon, green burial and advice for death and dying, and what it looks like to get involved in your community through local politics and volunteering. Plus his most-used outdoor gear, advice for his younger self, advice for someone who wants to live like him, and how he wants to be remembered. Links
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| Holding Lightly: Land Restoration, Justice & Reciprocity with Jeanine Moy | Go Wildly Podcast | 29 juil. 2026 | 01:04:16 | |
Holding Lightly: Land Restoration, Justice & Reciprocity with Jeanine Moy Episode 42 | Go Wildly Podcast Jeanine Moy has spent decades learning how to read the land. Vesper Meadow is where that work came alive. With a degree in Applied Ecology from Cornell and a Master's in Environmental Education from Southern Oregon University, Jeanine's path wound through agroforestry research, plant field studies in the greater Yellowstone region, rock climbing instruction in Colorado, and outdoor science education in Oregon before founding the Vesper Meadow Restoration Preserve and Education Program in 2018 — a living expression of what it means to bring people and land back into right relationship with each other. We talk about what it takes to restore a landscape and a relationship — with the land, with indigenous partners, with the next generation of stewards. Jeanine shares how she thinks about land justice, reciprocity, generational perspective, and the kind of collaboration that holds lightly enough to let others lead. There are beavers, camas grass, and a meadow slowly becoming itself again. Plus her most-used outdoor gear, advice for her younger self, advice for someone who wants to live like her, and how she wants to be remembered. Linksvespermeadow.org | @vesper_meadow | jeanine@vespermeadow.org Active Listener Offers Kula Cloth — Shop through our link to support the show: kulacloth.com/?avad=436689_e4cf2ef3d SOMA — 2-Week Free Trial + 6-month membership: southernoregonmartialarts.com ROW Adventures — Code GOWILDLY, $100 off any multi-day trip 2026-2027: rowadventures.com/multi-day-rafting-trips Lean In Breathwork — Code GOWILDLY, 20% off sauna sessions: calvinlivingston.com Follow Go WildlyYouTube: youtube.com/@gowildlypodcast Spotify: tinyurl.com/spotifygowildlypodcast Instagram: @gowildlypodcast Website: gowildlypodcast.com Hosted & Produced by Emily Berlant & Heather White / Go Wildly Podcast Theme Music: "Rainmaker" by Jared Masters — used with permission Keywords Go Wildly Podcast, Go Wildly, Southern Oregon podcast, outdoor podcast, Emily Berlant, Heather White, Jeanine Moy, Vesper Meadow, Vesper Meadow Restoration Preserve, meadow restoration Oregon, land stewardship, ecological restoration, applied ecology, Cornell University, Southern Oregon University, environmental education, Klamath Bird Observatory, Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center, Ashland Trail Trekkers, indigenous land partnership, indigenous worldview, land justice, reciprocal land relationship, native grass restoration, camas grass, beaver restoration, land resilience, feminine collaboration, agroforestry, Yellowstone ecology, outdoor science education, Ashland Oregon, Southern Oregon, place-based podcast, conservation podcast, land restoration, whimsy, Kula Cloth | |||
| Klamath Dam Removal, Almeda Fire & Building a River Business with Will Volpert | Go Wildly Podcast | 22 juil. 2026 | 02:01:24 | |
Klamath Dam Removal, Almeda Fire & Building a River Business with Will Volpert Episode 41 | Go Wildly Podcast Will Volpert was born into the river life and continues to choose it. His parents guided and outfitted whitewater in Idaho. By the time he could walk he already knew the sound of a rapid. Today he and his wife Julie run Indigo Creek Outfitters out of Phoenix, Oregon — running day trips on the Rogue, exploring the newly restored Klamath following the largest dam removal in American history, and turning first-timers into people who can't stop thinking about the next time they'll be on the water. We talk about learning to listen to podcasts, sleep habits indoors and outdoors, building and growing Indigo Creek Outfitters — business values, culture, and what it takes to run a small family-owned business — the Almeda Fire and post-fire revelations, the birth of the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, becoming a river guide and outfitter as a kid, lessons from the river, a wildlife encounter, and the Klamath Dam removal through the lens of recreation access and relationship building. Links Indigo Creek Outfitters: indigocreekoutfitters.com | @indigocreekoutfitters Phoenix Oregon Chamber of Commerce: @travelphoenix Active Listener Offers Kula Cloth — Shop through our link to support the show: kulacloth.com/?avad=436689_e4cf2ef3d SOMA — 2-Week Free Trial + 6-month membership: southernoregonmartialarts.com ROW Adventures — Code GOWILDLY, $100 off any multi-day trip 2026-2027: rowadventures.com/multi-day-rafting-trips Lean In Breathwork — Code GOWILDLY, 20% off sauna sessions: calvinlivingston.com Follow Go Wildly YouTube: youtube.com/@gowildlypodcast Spotify: tinyurl.com/spotifygowildlypodcast Instagram: @gowildlypodcastWebsite: gowildlypodcast.com Hosted & Produced by Emily Berlant & Heather White / Go Wildly Podcast Theme Music: "Rainmaker" by Jared Masters — used with permission Keywords Go Wildly Podcast, Go Wildly, Southern Oregon podcast, outdoor podcast, Emily Berlant, Heather White, Will Volpert, Indigo Creek Outfitters, Phoenix Oregon, Rogue River rafting, Klamath River, Klamath Dam removal, largest dam removal history, dam removal recreation, river outfitter Oregon, family owned business outdoors, small business Oregon, Phoenix Oregon Chamber of Commerce, Almeda Fire Oregon, post fire recovery Southern Oregon, growing up on rivers, river guide kid, whitewater Idaho, river culture, first time rafting, outdoor business values, delegation business growth, wilderness United States, be uncomfortable try new things, Southern Oregon rivers, place-based podcast, outdoor lifestyle, whimsy, Kula Cloth | |||
| You Asked, We Answered | Wildly Us | Go Wildly Podcast | 08 juil. 2026 | 00:55:29 | |
You Asked, We Answered | Wildly UsEpisode 41 | Go Wildly PodcastIn this episode, Emily & Heather sit down by the river to answer questions submitted by listeners. From embarrassing nature stories, to bucket list activities, to their delusional dreams for the podcast, they answer what you've asked. Active Listener Offers- Kula Cloth — Shop through our link to support the show: kulacloth.com/?avad=436689_e4cf2ef3d- SOMA — 2-Week Free Trial + 6-month membership: southernoregonmartialarts.com- ROW Adventures — Code GOWILDLY, $100 off any multi-day trip 2026-2027: rowadventures.com/multi-day-rafting-trips- Lean In Breathwork — Code GOWILDLY, 20% off sauna sessions: calvinlivingston.comFollow Go WildlyYouTube: youtube.com/@gowildlypodcastSpotify: tinyurl.com/spotifygowildlypodcastInstagram: @gowildlypodcastWebsite: gowildlypodcast.comHosted & Produced by Emily Berlant & Heather White / Go Wildly PodcastTheme Music: "Rainmaker" by Jared Masters — used with permissionKeywordsGo Wildly Podcast, Go Wildly, Southern Oregon podcast, outdoor podcast, Emily Berlant, Heather White, place-based podcast, conservation podcast, Kula Cloth, outdoor adventure podcast, wildlife podcasts, adventure podcast, womens sports podcast, hiking podcast, adventure podcasts, adventure podcast series, outdoor healing, outdoor freedom activism, northwest rivers, river podcast, ask us anything, outdoor dreams, delulu, embarassing outdoor stories, mountain biking, rafting, bucket list | |||
| Conservationist of the Year on Rivers, Forests & a Life That Mattered with Julie Norman | Go Wildly | 01 juil. 2026 | 01:35:37 | |
Conservationist of the Year on Rivers, Forests & a Life That Mattered with Julie Norman Episode 40 | Go Wildly Podcast Julie Norman left a career in tech for whitewater, then left whitewater for a 15-year fight to save old growth forests across Southwest Oregon. Julie grew up in Texas, earned a Master's in Computer Science and Educational Psychology from the University of Texas, and at 24 walked away from a systems programmer job at IBM to guide whitewater across California, Oregon, and Idaho. At 35 she became President of Headwaters, a Rogue Valley nonprofit fighting old growth overcutting. In 1993 she spoke at President Clinton's Forest Conference, work that contributed to court victories cutting logging on westside public forests by 80 percent. Oregon Wild named her Conservationist of the Year. The Wilderness Society called her an Environmental Hero. Today she's retired, which mostly means nonprofit work, ukulele, and defending democracy. We talk about how long Julie and Emily have known each other, getting polio at 4 and relearning how to walk, meeting boating at 11, Girl Scouts and camping, leaving corporate tech for river guiding after a Grand Canyon trip, ARTA river trips and Vallecito, the Stanislaus, Tuolumne, and American Rivers, meeting the Rogue River for the first time, Earth First! and living riverside, the history of Galice and the Almeda Mine, early guiding as a woman across Oregon, California, and Idaho, the impacts of living outside, Siskiyou National Forest clear cuts and activism, the value of mentors, the Northwest Forest Plan, Martha Stewart and the Siskiyou Wild Rivers special, her meditation journey and meeting Vipassana, the effects of aging, and her belief that "I don't remember the sad and difficult times hardly at all." Linksjuliekaynorman.comagnesbakerpilgrim.org/preserving-her-legacy/new-projects Active Listener Offers Follow Go WildlyYouTube: youtube.com/@gowildlypodcastSpotify: tinyurl.com/spotifygowildlypodcastInstagram: @gowildlypodcastWebsite: gowildlypodcast.com Hosted & Produced by Emily Berlant & Heather White / Go Wildly Podcast KeywordsGo Wildly Podcast, Go Wildly, Southern Oregon podcast, outdoor podcast, Emily Berlant, Heather White, Julie Norman, Headwaters Rogue Valley, old growth forest, forest conservation, Northwest Forest Plan, Clinton Forest Conference, Conservationist of the Year, Oregon Wild, Wilderness Society, Siskiyou National Forest, Siskiyou Wild Rivers, whitewater guide, ARTA river trips, Stanislaus River, Tuolumne River, American River, Rogue River, Galice Oregon, Almeda Mine, Earth First, women river guides, polio survivor, forest activism, public lands Oregon, environmental hero, Martha Stewart Siskiyou, Vipassana meditation, aging and reflection, Sundance neighborhood, place-based podcast, conservation podcast, Kula Cloth | |||
| The Stupid Hike That Changed Everything with Andy Neal | Go Wildly Podcast | 24 juin 2026 | 01:37:26 | |
The Stupid Hike That Changed Everything with Andy NealEpisode 39 | Go Wildly Podcast Andy Neal went from pastor to filmmaker to half a million followers — all thanks to the trails. Known online as @andyfilmsandhikes, Andy is an Oregon-based storyteller, filmmaker, and outdoor creator whose "stupid hike for my stupid mental health" videos struck a nerve with people who needed permission to just go be real outside. Before full-time content creation he spent 15 years as a pastor. Today he talks openly about faith, relationship with land, identity, foster and adoptive parenting, mental health, and what it takes to start over. In This Episode From bible school to film school to hiking, podcasting, and plus-size modeling Being a voice for mental health and child advocacy Foster and adoptive parenting His weight loss journey and GLP-1 The Rogue River at Ti'lomikh Falls Spirituality and common ground His first time backpacking — feeling dependent on the land Land stewardship and public lands Getting over yourself to get to know yourself Going viral and navigating brand deals Destigmatizing men's mental health Advice for his younger self Favorite outdoor gear Recommendations for Southern Oregon How he wants to be remembered Links Instagram & YouTube: @andyfilmsandhikes Website: https://www.andyfilmsandhikes.com/ Active Listener Offers Kula Cloth — Shop through our link to support the show: kulacloth.com/?avad=436689_e4cf2ef3d Southern Oregon Martial Arts Academy — 2-Week Free Trial + 6-month membership: southernoregonmartialarts.com ROW Adventures — Code GOWILDLY, $100 off any multi-day trip 2026-2027: rowadventures.com/multi-day-rafting-trips Lean In Breathwork — Code GOWILDLY, 20% off sauna sessions: calvinlivingston.com Follow Go WildlyYouTube: youtube.com/@gowildlypodcast Spotify: tinyurl.com/spotifygowildlypodcast Instagram: @gowildlypodcast Website: gowildlypodcast.com Hosted & Produced by Emily Berlant & Heather White / Go Wildly Podcast Theme Music: "Rainmaker" by Jared Masters — used with permission Keywords Go Wildly Podcast, Go Wildly, Southern Oregon podcast, outdoor podcast, Emily Berlant, Heather White, Andy Neal, andyfilmsandhikes, hiking mental health, stupid hike for my stupid mental health, men's mental health, destigmatizing mental health, mental health outdoors, hiking Oregon, Oregon filmmaker, outdoor content creator, foster parenting, adoptive parenting, child advocacy, faith and outdoors, spirituality outdoors, GLP-1 weight loss, plus size hiking, plus size outdoors, going viral hiking, outdoor storytelling, Ti'lomikh Falls, Rogue River, public lands, land stewardship, backpacking Oregon, first time backpacking, getting over yourself, grief and healing outdoors, pastor turned filmmaker, place-based podcast, outdoor healing, whimsy, Kula Cloth | |||
| Fly Fishing, Female Fun & Getting Women Outdoors with Meg Graham | Go Wildly Podcast | 17 juin 2026 | 01:29:11 | |
Fly Fishing, Female Fun & Getting Women Outdoors with Meg GrahamEpisode 38 | Go Wildly Podcast She came to Southern Oregon for the rivers. The rivers gave her a lot more than she expected. Meg Graham moved to Southern Oregon in 2016, found whitewater, then picked up fly fishing — and fell completely in love with it. She's also the President and Co-Founder of Southern Oregon Women Outdoors, built to help women get outside with confidence and find their people while they're at it. ⚠ This episode contains a discussion of a river fatality. Please listen with care. We talk about: how her family found Oregon and the outdoors, whitewater to fly fishing, nymphing and dry flies and swinging for steelhead, losing her kayaking mentor to the river, that one time Meg and her Instagram friend stole her new boyfriend's boat, where the confidence to start a nonprofit came from, female fun vs. male fun, work-life balance in corrections and courts, being a participant in your own life, being a woman of the water, and her favorite gear (Kula Cloth). Links Southern Oregon Women Outdoors: southernoregonwomenoutdoors.square.site | @southernoregonwomenoutdoors BLT Shuttles: bltshuttles.weebly.com Active Listener Offers - Kula Cloth — Meg's most-used piece of outdoor gear. Shop to support the show: kulacloth.com/?avad=436689_e4cf2ef3d - SOMA — 2-Week Free Trial + 6-month membership: southernoregonmartialarts.com - ROW Adventures — Code GOWILDLY, $100 off any multi-day trip 2026-2027: rowadventures.com/multi-day-rafting-trips - Lean In Breathwork — Code GOWILDLY, 20% off sauna sessions: calvinlivingston.com Follow Go Wildly - YouTube: youtube.com/@gowildlypodcast - Spotify: tinyurl.com/spotifygowildlypodcast - Instagram: @gowildlypodcast - Website: gowildlypodcast.com Hosted & Produced by Emily Berlant & Heather White Theme Music: "Rainmaker" by Jared Masters Keywords Go Wildly Podcast, Southern Oregon podcast, outdoor podcast, adventure podcast, Emily Berlant, Heather White, Meg Graham, Southern Oregon Women Outdoors, SOWO, women outdoors, fly fishing Oregon, fly fishing Rogue River, steelhead fishing Oregon, dry fly fishing, nymphing, whitewater kayaking, women fly fishing, women who fish, nonprofit outdoors, outdoor community women, female outdoor community, women empowerment outdoors, BLT Shuttles, Kula Cloth, outdoor gear women, outdoor confidence, place-based podcast, whimsy, Rogue River | |||
| Mountains, Music & Meeting the Moment with Keith Townsend | Go Wildly Podcast | 10 juin 2026 | 01:22:11 | |
Mountains, Music & Meeting the Moment with Keith Townsend Episode 37 | Go Wildly Podcast Keith Townsend has been on mountains since he was four and making music for over twenty years — and for him, they've always been the same practice. Snowboard coach, climber, surfer, violist, guitarist, and improvising musician based in Southern Oregon. We talk about finding individuality in music, how snowboarding, climbing, surfing, and music relate, building community around co-interests, type 2 fun, why he chooses Southern Oregon, favorite gear, the Utah road trip where Keith and Emily ran into each other, and a vertical adventure where Keith first learned to climb outdoors. LinksBlog: ktownsendit-moupq.wordpress.comInstagram & Facebook: @rabbitdubRed Hawk Ridge Bike Park: redhawkridgebikepark.comBands: @indubious | @theillies | @mysticrootsband Active Listener OffersSOMA — 2-Week Free Trial + 6-month membership: southernoregonmartialarts.comROW Adventures — Code GOWILDLY, $100 off any multi-day trip 2026-2027: rowadventures.com/multi-day-rafting-tripsLean In Breathwork — Code GOWILDLY, 20% off sauna sessions: calvinlivingston.comKula Cloth — Shop to support the show: kulacloth.com/?avad=436689_e4cf2ef3d Follow Go WildlyYouTube: youtube.com/@gowildlypodcastSpotify: tinyurl.com/spotifygowildlypodcastInstagram: @gowildlypodcastWebsite: gowildlypodcast.com Hosted & Produced by Emily Berlant & Heather WhiteTheme Music: "Rainmaker" by Jared Masters KeywordsGo Wildly Podcast, Southern Oregon podcast, outdoor podcast, Emily Berlant, Heather White, Keith Townsend, snowboard coach, Mt. Ashland, High Cascade Mt. Hood, rock climbing, surfing, snowboarding Oregon, alpine sports, viola, guitarist, improvising musician, music and the outdoors, Ashland Oregon, Red Hawk Ridge Bike Park, Indubious, Mystic Roots, The Illies, type 2 fun, outdoor community, poison oak, road trip Oregon, presence and creativity, place-based podcast, Kula Cloth, outdoor gear, whimsy | |||
| Disability, the Outdoors & the Healing Power of Oregon with Alice Diehl | Go Wildly Podcast | 03 juin 2026 | 01:28:32 | |
Disability, the Outdoors & the Healing Power of Oregon with Alice Diehl Episode 36 | Go Wildly Podcast Identity is not limitation. Alice Diehl is proof. Actress, puppeteer, advocate, and Ms. Wheelchair Oregon 2025 — Alice Diehl lives in Grants Pass and has spent her life redefining what's possible. We talk about disability accessibility, the overlap between disability and homelessness, disability history in the USA, theater arts and family legacy, her parents meeting in New Guinea, the healing power of Oregon rivers, nature as a spiritual awakening, claiming her femininity, puppetry, and how she wants to be remembered. Links Instagram: instagram.com/gamerbabe86 IMDB: imdb.com/name/nm4086586 Facebook: facebook.com/alice.diehl.2025 Ms. Wheelchair Oregon: mswheelchairamerica.org/ms-wheelchair-oregon Active Listener Offers - SOMA — 2-Week Free Trial + 6-month membership: southernoregonmartialarts.com - ROW Adventures — Code GOWILDLY, $100 off any multi-day trip 2026-2027: rowadventures.com/multi-day-rafting-trips - Lean In Breathwork — Code GOWILDLY, 20% off sauna sessions: calvinlivingston.com Follow Go Wildly YouTube: youtube.com/@gowildlypodcast Spotify: tinyurl.com/spotifygowildlypodcast Instagram: @gowildlypodcast Website: gowildlypodcast.com Hosted & Produced by Emily Berlant & Heather White Theme Music: "Rainmaker" by Jared Masters Keywords Go Wildly Podcast, Southern Oregon podcast, outdoor podcast, Emily Berlant, Heather White, Alice Diehl, Ms. Wheelchair Oregon 2025, cerebral palsy, disability advocacy, disability accessibility, inclusive outdoors, adaptive outdoor recreation, disability and homelessness, disability history USA, wheelchair user outdoors, theater arts, puppetry, John Ritter scholarship, healing power of nature, nature and creativity, spiritual awakening outdoors, whimsy, Oregon rivers, Grants Pass Oregon, resilience, representation, place-based podcast, outdoor healing, nature therapy, creative outdoors | |||
| 50 Years on the River: Whitewater, Dam Fights & the Klamath with Bill Cross | Go Wildly Podcast | 27 mai 2026 | 01:22:06 | |
50 Years on the River: Whitewater, Dam Fights & the Klamath with Bill CrossEpisode 35 | Go Wildly PodcastBill Cross has been running rivers and fighting to protect them for nearly 50 years. In this episode we talk about his 1977 start, the Save the Stanislaus campaign, Undam the Klamath, what dam removal takes, building coalitions, river access, persevering through slow conservation work, advice for his younger self, trusted gear, Southern Oregon recommendations, and how he wants to be remembered.Links & MentionsAmerican Whitewater: americanwhitewater.orgARTA: arta.orgWhiteWater Voyages: whitewatervoyages.comWestern Whitewater: From the Rockies to the Pacific (1994) — check your local libraryActive Listener OffersSOMA — 2-Week Free Trial + 6-month membership: southernoregonmartialarts.comROW Adventures — Code GOWILDLY, $100 off any multi-day trip 2026-2027: rowadventures.com/multi-day-rafting-tripsLean In Breathwork — Code GOWILDLY, 20% off sauna sessions: calvinlivingston.comFollow Go WildlyYouTube: youtube.com/@gowildlypodcastSpotify: tinyurl.com/spotifygowildlypodcastInstagram: @gowildlypodcastWebsite: gowildlypodcast.comHosted & Produced by Emily Berlant & Heather WhiteTheme Music: "Rainmaker" by Jared MastersKeywordsGo Wildly Podcast, Southern Oregon podcast, outdoor podcast, Emily Berlant, Heather White, Bill Cross, whitewater rafting, river conservation, dam removal, Klamath River dam removal, Stanislaus River, Save the Stanislaus, Undam the Klamath, Rogue River, American Whitewater, ARTA, WhiteWater Voyages, Western Whitewater guidebook, river advocacy, coalition building, whitewater history, river access, Ashland Oregon, Southern Oregon rivers, rafting Oregon, kayaking Oregon, conservation podcast, outdoor adventure, legacy | |||
| Favorite Episodes, What's Coming & the Truth About Making a Podcast | Go Wildly Podcast | 20 mai 2026 | 00:47:27 | |
Favorite Episodes, What's Coming & the Truth About Making a PodcastEpisode 34 | Go Wildly Podcast Emily and Heather close out the first recording block of the season — talking about what it actually takes to make this podcast, their favorite episodes to record, moments that surprised them, and what's still coming for the rest of the year. Active Listener Offers — all still live: Southern Oregon Martial Arts Academy — 2-Week Free Trial, then sign up with a 6-month membership to support the show.southernoregonmartialarts.com ROW Adventures — Code GOWILDLY for $100 off any multi-day river trip in 2026 or 2027. New reservations only. Not combinable with other offers. No cash value.rowadventures.com/multi-day-rafting-trips Lean In Breathwork / Calvin's Sauna Bus — Code GOWILDLY for 20% off. $30 for 30 min / $39 for 45 min. First 10 get a free breathwork session. Calvin donates $5/booking to Go Wildly for the first 50.calvinlivingston.com Follow Go WildlyYouTube: youtube.com/@gowildlypodcastSpotify: tinyurl.com/spotifygowildlypodcastInstagram: @gowildlypodcastWebsite: gowildlypodcast.com Hosted & Produced by Emily Berlant & Heather WhiteTheme Music: "Rainmaker" by Jared Masters KeywordsGo Wildly Podcast, Southern Oregon podcast, Emily Berlant, Heather White, podcast behind the scenes, season recap, favorite episodes, Go Wildly season 2, Southern Oregon storytelling, outdoor culture podcast, Rogue Valley, ROW Adventures, Southern Oregon Martial Arts Academy, Lean In Breathwork | |||
| Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires — A Conversation with Smokey Bear | Go Wildly Podcast | 14 mai 2026 | 00:50:04 | |
Episode 33 | Go Wildly Podcast In this episode of Go Wildly, we sit down with Smokey Bear — joined by his handlers Sarah and AJ, Fire Prevention Specialists with the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest — for a conversation about fire, forest health, and awareness. We talk about: how Smokey came to be, the growing urgency of fire season, and how everyday people can be better stewards of the places they love. Links & Resources Smokey Bear: smokeybear.com | @smokeybear Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest: fs.usda.gov/r06/rogue-siskiyou Fire alerts & mailing list: fs.usda.gov/r06/rogue-siskiyou/keep-in-touch Facebook: facebook.com/R6RRSNF FireWise USA: nfpa.org/education-and-research/wildfire/firewise-usa AirNow Fire & Smoke Map: fire.airnow.gov InciWeb: inciweb.wildfire.gov Rogue River-Siskiyou Prescribed Fire on InciWeb: inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orrsf-rogue-riversiskiyou-national-forest-prescribed-fire-operations Oregon Dept. of Forestry SW Oregon: swofire.com Follow Go Wildly YouTube: youtube.com/@gowildlypodcast Spotify: tinyurl.com/spotifygowildlypodcast Instagram: @gowildlypodcast Website: gowildlypodcast.com Hosted & Produced by Emily Berlant & Heather White Theme Music: "Rainmaker" by Jared Masters Keywords Go Wildly Podcast, Southern Oregon podcast, Smokey Bear, wildfire prevention, U.S. Forest Service, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, wildfire season, fire restrictions Oregon, climate and wildfire, public lands, fire safety, only you can prevent wildfires, FireWise, InciWeb, AirNow, Oregon Department of Forestry, Southern Oregon fires, Rogue Valley, SWO Oregon, Emily Berlant, Heather White, whimsy, Watch Duty | |||
| The Co-Host Takes the Chair: Meet Heather White | Go Wildly Podcast | 06 mai 2026 | 01:38:22 | |
The Co-Host Takes the Chair: Meet Heather White Episode 32 | Season 2 Ep 14 | Go Wildly Podcast She's been on this podcast since day one. Today she's the guest. Heather White grew up in Grants Pass with dirt under her feet and a dad who treated the outdoors like a classroom. Hunting, fishing, foraging, rafting the Rogue, backpacking into places without trails — that was just childhood. Today she's raising two wild boys, co-owns BikeKraft, works as a Rogue Valley real estate agent, and co-hosts this podcast. We talk about: growing up in Grants Pass, adventures with her dad, working off-grid at Marial Lodge, becoming a mom, public lands and Leave No Trace, faith and belief, and why Southern Oregon is the best place on Earth. Connect with HeatherBikeKraft: bikekraft.comInstagram & TikTok: @Heather.GoWildlyReal Estate: @Heather.GoRealtor Follow Go WildlyYouTube: youtube.com/@gowildlypodcastSpotify: tinyurl.com/spotifygowildlypodcastInstagram: @gowildlypodcastWebsite: gowildlypodcast.com Hosted & Produced by Emily Berlant & Heather White Theme Music: "Rainmaker" by Jared Masters KeywordsGo Wildly Podcast, Southern Oregon podcast, Heather White, Emily Berlant, Grants Pass Oregon, BikeKraft, Rogue River, Marial Lodge, Wild and Scenic Rogue, NICA mountain biking, public lands, Leave No Trace, outdoor parenting, raising kids outside, real estate Southern Oregon, Rogue Valley, faith and outdoors, off-grid Oregon, place-based podcast, Southern Oregon lifestyle | |||
| Mountain Biking, Poison Oak & Raising Kids Wildly with Casey Botts | Go Wildly Podcast | 29 avr. 2026 | 01:48:05 | |
Mountain Biking, Poison Oak & Raising Kids Wildly with Casey Botts | Go Wildly PodcastEpisode 31 | Go Wildly Podcast Casey Botts is a former firefighter, stay-at-home dad, and co-founder of Ashland DEVO, a nonprofit youth mountain bike program serving riders across Southern Oregon. This episode is full of trail stories, practical wisdom, and genuine joy. We talk about: Ashland's ecology and why his family moved here, life as an urban firefighter in Sacramento, why there's barely any mountain biking left in Marin County, building Ashland DEVO from scratch, tips for seasonal depression and poison oak, finding flow on a trail run, watching your kids progress outside, advice for a good life, and a dramatic self-arrest on Mount Bailey that may have saved his life. Links & MentionsAshland DEVO: ashlanddevo.orgNICA: nationalmtb.orgBikeKraft: bikekraft.comRogue Valley Runners: roguevalleyrunners.comSendHer: @sendher.mtb.club Follow Go WildlyYouTube: youtube.com/@gowildlypodcastSpotify: tinyurl.com/spotifygowildlypodcastInstagram: @gowildlypodcastWebsite: gowildlypodcast.com Hosted & Produced by Emily Berlant & Heather WhiteTheme Music: "Rainmaker" by Jared Masters KeywordsGo Wildly Podcast, Southern Oregon podcast, Casey Botts, Ashland DEVO, youth mountain biking, NICA, mountain biking Ashland, Marin County, getting kids outside, trail running, seasonal depression, poison oak, Mount Bailey, splitboarding, ice axe, Oregon, BikeKraft, Rogue Valley Runners, outdoor parenting, community building, Ashland Oregon, Emily Berlant, Heather White | |||
| Feral Forest Fairy: Fire, Rivers & Falling in Love with Sofie Maciel | Go Wildly Podcast | 22 avr. 2026 | 02:04:10 | |
Feral Forest Fairy: Fire, Rivers & Falling in Love with Sofie Maciel Episode 30 | Go Wildly Podcast About This Episode She grew up feral in the forest — and never really stopped. In this episode of Go Wildly, we sit down with Sofie Maciel — wildfire educator, whitewater guide, prescribed burn practitioner, trail alliance board member, and self-described forest fairy — for a joyful, wide-ranging conversation about fire, rivers, biodiversity, and what it means to fall completely in love with a landscape. Sofie grew up in Truckee, California, skiing, hiking, and living mostly outside. After studying at CSU Monterey Bay and completing her graduate degree at Southern Oregon University — where she dove deep into the biodiversity of the Klamath-Siskiyou mountains — she landed in Grants Pass and never left. Today she channels that love into education, stewardship, and getting people outside through hands-on, adventure-based experiences.This episode has it all: glitter and whimsy, flash floods and river flips, animal sightings, a love story, and a genuinely moving conversation about fire's role in a healthy landscape — and how we can be better partners to the land we live on. In This Episode - Growing up as a feral forest fairy in Truckee- The importance of fire on the landscape and reciprocity with the land- How to get involved in prescribed burning- Kids learning through osmosis — teaching fire management and outdoor opportunity- How Sofie became a river guide- Her favorite Southern Oregon rivers for recreation- Flash floods, river flips, and adventuring despite fear- "Nature is metal"- Choosing Southern Oregon — how and why- Learning by teaching — outside- Her love story- A lot of animal sightings💰 Go Wildly Listener Offer — ROW AdventuresUse code GOWILDLY for $100 off any multi-day river trip in 2026 or 2027.New reservations only. Not combinable with other offers. Subject to availability. No cash value.www.rowadventures.com/multi-day-rafting-tripsFollow Go WildlyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gowildlypodcastSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/spotifygowildlypodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gowildlypodcastWebsite: https://www.gowildlypodcast.comAbout Sofie MacielSofie Maciel is the Wildfire Education Coordinator for the Southern Oregon Forest Restoration Collaborative, a whitewater guide with ROW Adventures, Board Secretary for the Southern Oregon Trail Alliance, and a volunteer prescribed burn practitioner with the Rogue Valley Prescribed Burn Association. Her passion is sharing nature with others through hands-on, adventure-based experiences that get people outside and connected to the land and community around them.Instagram: @sofmaceOrganizations & LinksSouthern Oregon Forest Restoration Collaborative: https://www.sofrc.orgROW Adventures: https://www.rowadventures.comSouthern Oregon Trail Alliance: https://www.sotrailalliance.orgRogue Valley Prescribed Burn Association: https://www.rvpba.orgProduction CreditsHosted, Edited & Produced by Go Wildly PodcastTheme Music: "Rainmaker" by Jared Masters — used with permissionSupport the ShowIf this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs it. You can also:- Subscribe on YouTube- Follow on Spotify- Leave a review wherever you listenYour support helps us keep bringing more outdoor stories to the mic. Thank you.KeywordsGo Wildly Podcast, Southern Oregon podcast, outdoor podcast, Sofie Maciel, wildfire education, prescribed burning Oregon, Southern Oregon Forest Restoration Collaborative, Klamath-Siskiyou mountains, whitewater guide, ROW Adventures, Southern Oregon Trail Alliance, Rogue Valley, Grants Pass Oregon, Truckee California, biodiversity, fire ecology, river guiding Oregon, flash flood, outdoor education, feral kids outdoors, nature is metal, adventure despite fear, place-based podcast, community outdoors, forest stewardship, Emily Berlant, Heather White | |||
| Rowing Blossom Bar at 15 — Then Jumping Out of Planes with Aaron DeSilva | Go Wildly Podcast | 15 avr. 2026 | 01:18:18 | |
Rowing Blossom Bar at 15 — Then Jumping Out of Planes with Aaron DeSilva Episode 29 | Go Wildly Podcast About This Episode Some lives are built for movement. Aaron DeSilva's is one of them.In this episode of Go Wildly, we sit down with Aaron DeSilva — Talent, Oregon native, Rogue River guide, former pro motocross athlete, skydiver, firefighter, EMT, scrub tech, and Warrior Impact trip support — for a conversation about adrenaline, service, grit, and the river that started it all.Aaron grew up in Southern Oregon and began guiding on the Rogue River at 15 years old — including rowing Blossom Bar, one of the most technical rapids on the river. Decades later, the river is still central to his life. He guides on the Lower Rogue and Lower Salmon, and supports trips with Warrior Impact, helping provide healing spaces for first responders and military veterans.In between, he turned pro in motocross, jumped out of planes starting at 21 (including one jump that went seriously sideways), served as a firefighter and EMT in Oregon and Southern California, and now works as a scrub tech in the operating room. He's also a proud husband and father who believes getting kids outside might be one of the most important things we can do. In This Episode - Rowing Blossom Bar at 15 — and a trip from hell as an adult with his mentors - Going pro in motocross and what that world taught him - Skydiving at 21, how he met his wife in the air, and a harrowing jump - Advice for getting into skydiving and reducing barriers to entry - Life as a firefighter and EMT — and what service does to a person - Guiding with Warrior Impact and supporting veterans and first responders - Quality of life as a matter of perspective - Praise for his daughter and why getting kids outdoors matters - What keeps drawing him back to the river Organizations Mentioned Warrior Impact: https://www.warriorimpact.org Save A Warrior: https://www.saveawarrior.org About Aaron DeSilva Aaron DeSilva was born and raised in Talent, Oregon, and has been shaped by the outdoors from day one. He started guiding on the Rogue River at 15 and has spent decades on the water as a private boater, commercial guide, and fishing guide on the Rogue and Alaska's Upper Kenai River. A former pro motocross athlete turned skydiver, he later served as a firefighter and EMT in both Oregon and Southern California. Today he works as a scrub tech in the operating room, guides on the Lower Rogue and Lower Salmon, and supports Warrior Impact trips for first responders and military veterans. He is a proud husband and father, rooted deeply in family and community. Follow Go Wildly YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gowildlypodcast Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/spotifygowildlypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gowildlypodcast Website: https://www.gowildlypodcast.com Credits Hosted, Edited & Produced by Go Wildly Podcast Theme Music: "Rainmaker" by Jared Masters — used with permission Support the Show If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs it. You can also: - Subscribe on YouTube - Follow on Spotify - Leave a review wherever you listen Your support helps us keep bringing more outdoor stories to the mic. Thank you. KeywordsGo Wildly Podcast, Southern Oregon podcast, outdoor podcast, Aaron DeSilva, Rogue River guide, Blossom Bar, Lower Rogue River, Lower Salmon River, Upper Kenai River, skydiving, motocross, firefighter EMT, Warrior Impact, Save A Warrior, veteran healing outdoors, first responder wellness, outdoor adventure, Talent Oregon, barriers to entry outdoors, getting kids outside, adrenaline sports, place-based podcast, resilience, service and the outdoors | |||
| River Stewardship & Outdoor Leadership with Angie Braley | Go Wildly Podcast | 08 avr. 2026 | 01:35:59 | |
River Stewardship & Outdoor Leadership with Angie BraleyEpisode 28 | Go Wildly Podcast⚠ This episode contains a discussion of a river fatality. Please listen with care.About This EpisodeSome people find rivers. Angie is found by rivers.In this episode of Go Wildly, we sit down with Angie Braley — anthropologist, river guide, conservation professional, and founder of the Applegate Paddling Club — for a wide-ranging conversation about rivers, community, and what it means to truly care for the places that connect us.Angie's path took her from meeting a river for the first time to guiding on Wild and Scenic Rivers, working on conservation projects across the U.S. and Latin America, and earning a 2024 Forest Service Award for Outstanding Support to the Wild and Scenic Rivers Program.This conversation goes deep — from lifelong friendships forged on the water and the practice of saying yes to opportunities, to navigating a river fatality, overcoming barriers to entry, and the quiet power of dropping your ego on the water.In This Episode
Links & MentionsApplegate Paddling Club: https://www.applegatepaddlingclub.org/Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals: https://www.recpro.org/Planning the Wild Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5E5Kwzv...River Management Society: https://www.river-management.org/Diversify Whitewater: https://diversifywhitewater.org/Responder Alliance: https://www.responderalliance.com/Applegate Partnership & Watershed Council: https://www.applegatepartnership.org/FunLovin Fleecewear: https://www.funluvinfleecewear.comJacksaphine Count(r)y Fair: https://applegateconnect.org/jacksaphine-country-fair-week/💰 Go Wildly Listener Offer — ROW AdventuresUse code GOWILDLY for $100 off any multi-day river trip in 2026 or 2027.New reservations only. Not combinable with other offers. Subject to availability. No cash value.www.rowadventures.com/multi-day-rafting-tripsFollow Go WildlyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gowildlypodcastSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/spotifygowildlypodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gowildlypodcastWebsite: https://www.gowildlypodcast.comAbout Angie BraleyAngie Braley is a conservation professional based in Ruch, Oregon. She works as a Training Specialist with the Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals and runs Detour Consulting, helping organizations build outdoor programs, steward rivers, and collaborate on conservation projects. Her river work spans Wild and Scenic Rivers across the U.S. and Latin America. She founded the Applegate Paddling Club and received the 2024 Forest Service Award for Outstanding Support to the Wild and Scenic Rivers Program. Contact via: https://www.applegatepaddlingclub.org/ or https://www.recpro.org/Production CreditsHosted, Edited & Produced by Go Wildly PodcastTheme Music: "Rainmaker" by Jared Masters — used with permissionSupport the ShowIf this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs it. You can also:
Your support helps us keep bringing more outdoor stories to the mic. Thank you.KeywordsGo Wildly Podcast, Southern Oregon podcast, outdoor podcast, Angie Braley, Applegate Paddling Club, Applegate River, river guide, Wild and Scenic Rivers, river conservation, recreation planning, public lands, river rights, barriers to entry outdoors, Diversify Whitewater, Ruch Oregon, Applegate Valley, community building outdoors, river stewardship, paddling Oregon, ROW Adventures, place-based podcast | |||
| Martial Arts, Mount Whitney & Starting Over in Southern Oregon with Jesse Newell | Go Wildly Podcast | 01 avr. 2026 | 01:30:09 | |
🎙 Martial Arts, Mount Whitney & Starting Over in Southern Oregon with Jesse Newell | Go Wildly Podcast Episode 27 | Go Wildly Podcast What does it take to hear a place calling you — and finally answer? In this episode of Go Wildly Podcast, we sit down with Jesse Newell — martial artist, coach, hot rod builder, and Southern Oregon transplant — for a grounded, honest conversation about starting over, finding silence, and what happens when the outdoors stops being something you want and becomes something you need. Jesse grew up in Ventura, California, steps from the ocean, where fishing alongside his father gave him his first taste of solitude and patience. His grandmother was his earliest guide to the natural world. But as Ventura grew louder and faster — the lake he fished drained for development, the beaches overrun — home became unrecognizable. Southern Oregon had been calling for years. Burned out and coming off the end of a long relationship, Jesse finally listened. In January 2024, he packed up and moved north. This conversation goes deep — from martial arts mentors and a solo push up and down Mount Whitney, to healing trauma through extreme and controlled environments, and why he believes healing is holistic and multifaceted. Today Jesse is the owner and head coach of Southern Oregon Martial Arts Academy, training people of all ages while building a community rooted in discipline, confidence, and respect. In This Episode
🥋 Go Wildly Listener Offer — Southern Oregon Martial Arts Academy2-Week Free Trial, then sign up with a 6-month membership to support the show.southernoregonmartialarts.com About Jesse NewellJesse Newell grew up steps from the ocean in Ventura, California, where fishing with his father and exploring with his grandmother rooted him in the natural world. After years of burnout and a city that had grown beyond recognition, he moved to Southern Oregon in January 2024 for a clean slate. A lifelong martial artist and former hot rod builder, Jesse has pushed his limits in wild places — including a solo ascent of Mount Whitney. Today he owns and coaches Southern Oregon Martial Arts Academy, building community through self-defense, discipline, and respect.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/southernoregonmartialartsWebsite: https://southernoregonmartialarts.com/home About Go WildlyGo Wildly is a storytelling podcast rooted in Southern Oregon — real people, real stories, wild places. New episodes every week.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gowildlypodcastSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/spotifygowildlypodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gowildlypodcastWebsite: https://www.gowildlypodcast.com CreditsHosted, Edited & Produced by Go Wildly PodcastTheme Music: "Rainmaker" by Jared Masters — used with permission KeywordsGo Wildly Podcast, Southern Oregon podcast, outdoor podcast, Jesse Newell, Southern Oregon Martial Arts Academy, martial arts Southern Oregon, self-defense Oregon, moving to Southern Oregon, burnout recovery, trauma healing, holistic healing, Mount Whitney solo, solitude and nature, silence and healing, anxiety and outdoors, hot rod builder, resilience, men and the outdoors, outdoor mental health, Rogue Valley podcast, place-based storytelling | |||
| Finding Healing, Habit & Meaning in Water with Kylie Kuhlmann | Go Wildly Podcast | 25 mars 2026 | 01:41:54 | |
🎙 Tides of Grief — Finding Healing, Habit & Meaning in Water with Kylie KuhlmannEpisode 26 | Go Wildly Podcast 🕊 In loving memory of Dylan Works (January 12, 1989 – March 25, 2025). About this Episode What do you do when the ground shifts beneath you — and the only thing that steadies you is water? In this episode, we sit down with Kylie Kuhlmann — farmer, sailor, outdoor educator, and lifelong seeker of wild places — for an honest, moving conversation about grief, growth, and what it means to build a new life from the inside out. Kylie grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, far from any farm or ocean. Over time, a pull toward the edges shaped a life lived seasonally: farming in summer, facilitating at outdoor schools, and following rivers and oceans wherever they led. We talk about forming new habits and neural pathways in the wake of loss, the metaphors water offers for living through change, and how relationships with wild places can quietly become relationships with ourselves. In This Episode
💙 If you or someone you know is struggling with grief, text CONNECT to 741741 to reach a Crisis Counselor 24/7, free of charge. About Kylie KuhlmannKylie Kuhlmann grew up in the suburbs of Chicago but has spent her adult life chasing the places that feel most alive — farms, oceans, rivers, and the wild margins in between. She works seasonally on farms and at outdoor schools, and in the off-season follows the water wherever it leads. She has lived aboard sailboats, worked harvests, and learned to meet grief with the same curiosity she brings to an unfamiliar coast. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_saltyfarmer_22 About Go WildlyGo Wildly is a storytelling podcast rooted in Southern Oregon — real people, real stories, wild places. New episodes every week.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gowildlypodcastSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/spotifygowildlypodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gowildlypodcastWebsite: https://www.gowildlypodcast.com CreditsHosted, Edited & Produced by Go Wildly PodcastTheme Music: "Rainmaker" by Jared Masters — used with permissionMemorial Music: "Drift Boat Kitchen" by Tommy Letchworth, Smiley T and The Tall Trees — used with permission KeywordsGo Wildly Podcast, Southern Oregon podcast, grief and healing, Kylie Kuhlmann, water healing, sailing lifestyle, farm life Oregon, outdoor educator, neural pathways grief, habit formation after loss, cold water therapy, hot springs Oregon, ocean living, seasonal living, place-based healing, transformation, women in the outdoors, resilience, Dylan Works, Smiley T and the Tall Trees | |||
| How Water Shapes a Life with Frances Oyung | Go Wildly Podcast | 18 mars 2026 | 01:45:08 | |
🎙 Go Wildly Podcast — Episode 25: Frances Oyung | How Water Shapes a Life 🌲 About This Episode On this episode, we float the Rogue with Frances Oyung — longtime conservation advocate and retiring Rogue Riverkeeper Program Manager with the Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center. Frances’ life has revolved around snow, rivers, and wild places since the start. Even after moving to Oakland, California, skiing, camping, and exploring the Sierra Nevada remained central to her identity. As a teenager, she discovered whitewater boating on the Stanislaus River. When the canyon was flooded by the New Melones Dam construction in the late 1970s, it ignited a lifelong commitment to protecting rivers. Frances went on to study Environmental Studies at University of California, Santa Cruz, and built a career rooted in environmental education, river stewardship, and public lands conservation. After years of seasonal outdoor work — rafting, teaching field courses, working in parks, and even serving as an “owl hooter” for the Bureau of Land Management — she settled in Southern Oregon in 1992. She is soon to be retiring from her role as Program Manager with Rogue Riverkeeper where she's been working to protect water quality, fish habitat, and community access to rivers throughout the Rogue Basin. In this episode we talk about: • Jackson County drinking water and wastewater systems • The history of sewage and water management in Southern Oregon • Owl surveys with the BLM • Careers in outdoor and environmental work • How people build community in the Rogue Valley • The importance of land use and waterfront stewardship • Helping kids connect with nature • Protecting waterways where you live • Frances’ journey from dirtbag river guide to rooted community advocate 👂🏽We also discuss organizations working in water and rivers including: • Rogue Riverkeeper: www.rogueriverkeeper.org • Medford Water Commission: www.medfordwater.org • Freshwater Trust: www.thefreshwatertrust.org • Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries: www.oregon.gov/dogami/pages/default.aspx Along the way, we watch a Great Blue Heron rookery, talk about recreating responsibly, and explore how everyday people can help protect the places they love. 🌿About Go Wildly Podcast Go Wildly is a storytelling podcast based in Southern Oregon exploring outdoor culture, adventure, and the people whose lives are shaped by wild places. Each episode features guides, scientists, artists, and everyday locals who are building meaningful lives connected to the outdoors. Real people. Real stories. Wild places. If you love outdoor podcasts, rivers, community, or understanding the landscapes you move through — you’re in the right place. 🎧 Follow Go Wildly YouTube: @gowildlypodcast Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/spotifygowildlypodcast Instagram: @gowildlypodcast Website: https://www.gowildlypodcast.com Contact: gowildlyoregon@gmail.com 🛠 Credits Hosted, Edited & Produced by Go Wildly Podcast Theme Music: “Rainmaker” by Jared Masters Keywords Go Wildly Podcast, Southern Oregon podcast, outdoor podcast, river guide life, Rogue River rafting, whitewater rafting podcast, rafting culture, outdoor adventure podcast, inclusive outdoor culture, Oregon rivers, Idaho rivers, Rogue Valley podcast, wilderness storytelling podcast, place-based podcast, Rogue River, Rogue River Oregon, Southern Oregon rivers, river conservation, riverkeeper, water conservation, Rogue Valley Oregon, whitewater history, environmental careers, river protection, outdoor jobs Oregon, water quality, freshwater conservation, environmental education, Klamath Siskiyou Wildlands Center, river advocacy, owl hooters | |||
| How the River Helped Me Become Myself with Rian Garn | Go Wildly Podcast | 11 mars 2026 | 01:23:00 | |
What does it mean to find your place in the world — and finally feel at home in yourself? In this episode of the Go Wildly Podcast, we float with river guide Rian Garn to talk about a life shaped by wild places, long river miles, and the deeply personal journey of becoming who you truly are.Rian grew up in the Sonoran Desert near Tucson, Arizona. After her first overnight canoe trip down the Gila River at 14, she was hooked. Over the next decade she chased river miles across the West — rowing trips through the Grand Canyon, Idaho, and Utah while building a deep love for moving water and the communities that form around it. Eventually a seasonal job at a remote lodge on Oregon’s Wild & Scenic Rogue River changed the course of her life into a career guiding river trips, running gear boats, and building a life around the river corridor. But this conversation goes far deeper than river guiding. Rian shares the story of coming home to the river — and coming out as her authentic self. We talk about her journey of transitioning, transforming, and transcending while building community within the river guiding world. We explore how outdoor spaces and guiding communities can become places of belonging — and how leaders in the outdoor industry can foster inclusive, supportive environments for queer and gender-nonconforming people. This episode is about wild rivers, resilience, identity, and the powerful feeling of finally meeting yourself in the places that shape you. Whether you're a boater, paddler, outdoor explorer, or simply someone who feels pulled toward wild places, this conversation explores the meaning of river life and the lessons water, and women, can teach us. In this episode we discuss • Growing up exploring the Sonoran Desert • First backpacking trips in the Grand Canyon • A first Grand Canyon rafting trip from hell • Discovering the Rogue River • Transitioning from lodge hand to professional river guide • The Lochsa River and Idaho river culture • Hormone Replacement Therapy • Building queer-inclusive outdoor communities About Go Wildly Podcast Go Wildly is a storytelling podcast based in Southern Oregon exploring outdoor culture, adventure, and the people whose lives are shaped by wild places. Each episode features guides, scientists, artists, and everyday locals who are building meaningful lives connected to the outdoors. Real people. Real stories. Wild places.If you love outdoor podcasts, rivers, community, or understanding the landscapes you move through — you’re in the right place. 🎧 Follow Go Wildly YouTube: @gowildlypodcast Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/spotifygowildlypo... Instagram: @gowildlypodcast Website: https://www.gowildlypodcast.com Contact: gowildlyoregon@gmail.com 🌿 About Rian Garn Rian Garn is a River guide who divides her seasons between the Rogue and Idaho, where she serves as the Lochsa River Area Manager for ROW Adventures. She also guides multi-day wilderness expeditions on legendary rivers like the Middle Fork of the Salmon. 🔗 Guest Links Instagram: @queen_rian_loves_you ROW Adventures: www.rowadventures.com/multi-day-rafting-trips 🔥 Listener Discount Use code GOWILDLY for $100 off any multi-day river trip with ROW Adventures in 2026 or 2027. Not valid in combination with any other discounts, offers, or promotions. Subject to availability and confirmed departures. No cash value. Valid on new reservations only. 🛠 Credits Hosted, Edited & Produced by Go Wildly Podcast Theme Music: “Rainmaker” by Jared Masters Keywords Go Wildly Podcast, Southern Oregon podcast, outdoor podcast, river guide life, Rogue River rafting, Idaho river guiding, Lochsa River, Middle Fork Salmon River, whitewater rafting podcast, rafting culture, Grand Canyon rafting, outdoor adventure podcast, LGBTQ outdoor stories, queer outdoor community, inclusive outdoor culture, Oregon rivers, Idaho rivers, Rogue Valley podcast, wilderness storytelling podcast, place-based podcast | |||
| Life as a Rogue River Guide with Nicole Smedegaard | Go Wildly Podcast | 04 mars 2026 | 01:06:43 | |
🎙 Go Wildly Podcast — Episode 23: Nicole Smedegaard | Life as a Rogue River Guide 🌲 About This Episode On this episode of Go Wildly, we float with whitewater pro Nicole Smedegaard to talk about what draws people to wild rivers, the reality of “type two fun,” and what it takes to develop confidence and humility in powerful natural environments. For the past 15 years, Nicole Smedegaard has built her life around rivers. She is a true Rogue River rat - both growing up IN Rogue River and working ON the Rogue River. Whether you're a boater, paddler, outdoor explorer, or simply someone who feels pulled toward wild places, this conversation explores the meaning of river life and the lessons water, and women, can teach us. In this episode we discuss • Life as a Rogue River guide • The meaning of “type two fun” and “type A” adventurer • Whitewater paddling and rowing • Swiftwater rescue and river safety • Expedition river trips • Community on the river • Learning humility from wild water • Her super cool gear! Go Wildly is a storytelling podcast centered on real people, outdoor culture, and meaningful conversations rooted in Southern Oregon — exploring how wild places influence creativity, purpose, resilience, and community. If you love outdoor podcasts, rivers, community, or understanding the landscapes you move through — you’re in the right place. 🎧 Follow Go Wildly YouTube: @gowildlypodcast Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/spotifygowildlypodcast Instagram: @gowildlypodcast Website: https://www.gowildlypodcast.com Contact: gowildlyoregon@gmail.com 🌿 About Nicole Smedegaard Nicole is a whitewater boater, guide, and instructor who has guided on the Rogue River for more than 15 years. She’s the owner of Nature Nicole Whitewater, an ACA Level 4–certified instructor with over 10,500 river miles and more than a thousand days on the water. A lover of inflatable boats, exploratory missions, and what she proudly calls “type two fun,” Nicole brings deep experience, curiosity, and joy to every stretch of river she runs. 🔗 Guest Links Website: www.naturenicolewhitewater.com Instagram: @nicolesmedegaard 🔥 Listener Discount Use code WILDLY for $45 off Rescue 3 International’s Whitewater Rescue Technician–Pro Course, April 27–29, 2026 in Southern Oregon Space is limited! Intended for guides, river professionals, field staff, or individuals with prior swiftwater rescue training. Valid through April 26, 2026. 👂🏽Guest Mentions Sparkle Pad from Oregon River Gear: www.oregonrivergear.com Worldwide Women of Whitewater: www.worldwidewomenofwhitewater.org SOTAR: www.sotar.com Sawyer Paddles & Oars: www.paddlesandoars.com Class V Adventure Gear: www.classvgear.com 🛠 Credits Hosted, Edited & Produced by Go Wildly Podcast Theme Music: “Rainmaker” by Jared Masters 🏕 Keywords Go Wildly Podcast, Southern Oregon podcast, Rogue Valley podcast, outdoor podcast, rafting podcast, outdoor adventure podcast, outdoor culture podcast, outdoor lifestyle podcast, nature podcast, independent podcast, local voices podcast, place-based podcast, environmental storytelling, whitewater rafting, rafting, rogue river rafting, rafting rogue river, rogue river guide, river guide life, swiftwater rescue, swiftwater rescue training, river safety, paddling safety, whitewater kayaking, river expedition, type two fun, Nicole Smedegaard, Southern Oregon rivers, Rogue River, Rogue River watershed, Oregon rivers, wild rivers Oregon, Rogue Valley Oregon, Oregon outdoors, Medford Oregon podcast, Ashland Oregon podcast, Grants Pass Oregon podcast, river ecology, watershed health, drought and rivers, wildfire and streams, love story | |||
| Freak For Fish with Marshall Wolf | Go Wildly Podcast | 26 févr. 2026 | 01:31:47 | |
🎙 Go Wildly Podcast — Episode 22: Marshall Wolf | Freak for Fish 🌲About This Episode On this episode of Go Wildly, we sit down with stream ecologist Marshall Wolf to talk about fish, fieldwork, and what it actually looks like to survey wild streams in the Rogue Valley. Marshall holds a Ph.D. in Aquatic Ecology from Utah State and has worked across the West studying fish populations, habitat connectivity, and watershed health. But Southern Oregon keeps pulling him back. After moving away multiple times, he’s returned again and again to work in Rogue Valley streams — surveying fish, analyzing creek systems, and helping better understand how water, habitat, and human impact intersect. In this conversation, we dive into: • How fish surveys actually work in Southern Oregon streams • What snorkeling in Oregon streams is like • What species are thriving (and struggling) in Rogue Valley watersheds • How fish tell us about the health of an ecosystem • Making friends with the outdoors • How to live a life in the dirt We spend most of this episode in the water — talking fish behavior, surveying structures, and the hidden complexity of small creeks that most people walk right past. Marshall also shares how his life moves between science and dirt — from aquatic ecology to trail building with the Rogue Valley Mountain Bike Association — and why the Rogue Valley continues to call him home. Go Wildly is a storytelling podcast centered on real people, outdoor culture, and meaningful conversations rooted in Southern Oregon — exploring how wild places influence creativity, purpose, resilience, and community. If you love outdoor podcasts, rivers, fish, local ecology, or understanding the landscapes you move through — you’re in the right place. 🎧 Follow Go Wildly YouTube: @gowildlypodcast Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/spotifygowildlypodcast Instagram: @gowildlypodcast Website: https://www.gowildlypodcast.com Contact: gowildlyoregon@gmail.com 🌿 About Marshall Wolf Marshall Wolf is a stream ecologist with a Ph.D. in Aquatic Ecology from Utah State University. He has worked throughout the American West conducting fish surveys and watershed research, with a particular focus on Southern Oregon streams. He is also a trail builder, snowboard instructor at Mt. Ashland, and community member deeply rooted in the Rogue Valley. 🔗 Guest Links Google: Marshall Wolf PhD Instagram: @shredthewolf YouTube: @MarshallWolfRogue Valley Mountain Bike Association: www.rvmba.org 🛠 Credits Hosted, Edited & Produced by Go Wildly Podcast Theme Music: “Rainmaker” by Jared Masters 🏕 Keywords Go Wildly Podcast, Southern Oregon podcast, Rogue Valley podcast, outdoor podcast, ecology podcast, stream ecology, aquatic ecology, fish biology, fish surveys, snorkeling, Marshall Wolf, Southern Oregon streams, Rogue River watershed, Rogue Valley Oregon, Oregon rivers, freshwater ecology, watershed science, river restoration, fish habitat, environmental science podcast, field science, conservation podcast, Pacific Northwest ecology, Oregon outdoors, Medford Oregon podcast, Ashland Oregon podcast, Mt Ashland, trail building community, outdoor lifestyle podcast, nature podcast, environmental storytelling, place-based podcast, local voices podcast, watershed health, drought and rivers, wildfire and streams, independent podcast, ghetto birds, ghetto gown | |||
| Breath, Fire & the Meaning of Resilience with Calvin Livingston | Go Wildly Podcast | 18 févr. 2026 | 01:33:30 | |
🎙 Go Wildly Podcast — Episode 21: Calvin Livingston | Breath, Fire & the Meaning of Resilience 🌲 About This Episode In this episode of Go Wildly Podcast, we sit down with Calvin Livingston — a Southern Oregon–based breathwork facilitator, wildland firefighter, and Wim Hof Method instructor whose life has been shaped by deep time outdoors. Calvin’s relationship with nature runs through fire lines, cold rivers, sauna heat, and conscious breath — places where presence isn’t optional and resilience is earned. Whether he’s working on wildfires or guiding people through breathwork and cold exposure, Calvin sees the outdoors as a place of initiation — a place that strips things down and reminds us who we are beneath comfort and distraction. We talk about breath as a tool for resilience, cold exposure and heat, outdoor experiences that shape identity, and how learning to meet discomfort can help us return to ourselves. This is a grounded, thoughtful conversation about curiosity, embodiment, and paying attention to what the elements continue to teach. Go Wildly is a storytelling podcast centered on real people, outdoor culture, and meaningful conversations rooted in Southern Oregon — exploring how wild places influence creativity, purpose, resilience, and community. If you love outdoor podcasts, breathwork, wildfire stories, and campfire-style conversations — you’re in the right place. 🎧 Follow Go WildlyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoWildlyPodcastSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/spotifygowildlypodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gowildlypodcastWebsite: https://www.gowildlypodcast.comContact: gowildlyoregon@gmail.com🌿 About Calvin Livingston Calvin Livingston is a Southern Oregon–based breathwork facilitator, Wim Hof Method instructor, and wildland firefighter whose life and work are deeply rooted in time spent outdoors. Through Lean In Breathwork, Calvin helps others reconnect with their breath, build resilience, and develop a more intentional relationship with discomfort — both outside and within. He sees the outdoors not as an escape, but as a place of remembering: a space where we’re invited back into our bodies, our awareness, and our capacity to meet life with steadiness and clarity. 🔥 Listener Discount Use code GOWILDLY for 20% off Calvin’s Sauna Bus sessions- $30 for 30 minutes- $39 for 45 minutes First 10 redemptions receive a free mini breathwork session. 🔗 Guest Links Website: www.calvinlivingston.comInstagram: @lean_in_breathworkFacebook: @leaninbreathworkYouTube: www.youtube.com/@LeaninbreathworkNippa Sauna Stoves: https://nippa.com/Sacred Sons: www.sacredsons.com/🛠 CreditsHosted, Edited & Produced by Go Wildly PodcastTheme Music: “Rainmaker” by Jared Masters🏕 KeywordsGo Wildly Podcast, Southern Oregon podcast, outdoor podcast, breathwork podcast, Wim Hof Method, Calvin Livingston, Lean In Breathwork, wildland firefighter podcast, cold exposure, sauna therapy, resilience podcast, outdoor culture, wilderness podcast, adventure podcast, creative outdoors, nature podcast, storytelling podcast, independent podcast, campfire conversations, real people real stories, environmental storytelling, place-based storytelling, Oregon outdoors, hiking Oregon, outdoor lifestyle podcast, creative community podcast | |||
| Place, Memory & the Meaning of Wild with Mark Tveskov | Go Wildly Podcast | 11 févr. 2026 | 01:34:46 | |
🎙 Go Wildly Podcast — Episode 20: Mark Axel Tveskov | Place, Memory & the Meaning of Wild | Southern Oregon Landscapes 🌲 About This Episode In this episode of Go Wildly Podcast, we sit down with Mark Axel Tveskov — anthropologist, archaeologist, musician, and longtime student of how people shape and remember the landscapes they live in. Based in Southern Oregon, Mark shares stories from decades of research on historical memory, colonialism, Indigenous collaboration, and cultural landscapes — plus what it really means to slow down and listen to the land beneath our feet. We talk about archaeology of war, creative practice, personal turning points, and the idea of “wild” — exploring how place carries memory, how people form deep relationships with landscapes, and why understanding history can help us better understand ourselves. This is a thoughtful, grounded conversation about curiosity, meaning, and paying attention to the stories embedded in the places we move through every day — from rivers and forests to towns, trails, and quiet moments outside. Go Wildly is a storytelling podcast centered on real people, outdoor culture, and meaningful conversations rooted in Southern Oregon — exploring how wild places influence creativity, purpose, resilience, and community. If you love outdoor podcasts, Southern Oregon stories, archaeology, history, and campfire-style conversations — you’re in the right place. 🎧 Follow Go Wildly YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoWildlyPodcast 🌿 About Mark Axel Tveskov Mark is Professor of Anthropology at Southern Oregon University in Ashland. His work spans New England, the Pacific Northwest, California, Alaska, Iceland, and Mexico, with interests including archaeology of war, historical memory, coastal peoples and ecologies, and cultural landscapes. Now based in Medford, Mark also plays guitar with southern Oregon funk-rock band The Gus Factor — continuing to explore creativity both in the field and through music. 🔗 Guest Links SOU Faculty Profile: https://sou.edu/academics/sociology-and-anthropology/faculty/ 🛠 Credits Hosted, Edited & Produced by Go Wildly Podcast 🏕 Keywords Go Wildly Podcast, Southern Oregon podcast, outdoor podcast, outdoor adventure podcast, archaeology podcast, anthropology podcast, Mark Tveskov, Mark Axel Tveskov, Southern Oregon University, Southern Oregon, Medford Oregon, Ashland Oregon, Pacific Northwest podcast, cultural landscapes, historical memory, archaeology of war, Indigenous history Oregon, creative outdoors, nature podcast, storytelling podcast, independent podcast, adventure podcast, wilderness adventure talks, outdoor culture, wild places podcast, local voices podcast, Oregon outdoors, hiking Oregon, hiking podcast, rivers of Oregon, outdoor lifestyle podcast, creative community podcast, campfire conversations, real people real stories, environmental storytelling, landscape history, place-based storytelling | |||
| Season 2 Begins: Reflections, the Off-Season, and What’s Ahead | Go Wildly Podcast | 04 févr. 2026 | 00:46:19 | |
In this Season 2 opener of Go Wildly Podcast, hosts Heather and Emily sit down by the river to reflect on the first season, share what the off-season looked like, and talk about what’s ahead for the podcast. This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Go Wildly has grown, lessons learned from Season 1, and how time spent outside continues to shape the direction of the show. Heather and Emily also share personal updates, outdoor moments from the off-season, and the intention behind focusing Season 2 on deeper storytelling and connection around the people who call Southern Oregon "home". Go Wildly is an outdoor storytelling podcast recorded outside, exploring the moments in nature that shape who we are—without scripts, studios, or flash. 🎙️ Recorded outdoors in Southern Oregon🌲 Unscripted, story-driven conversations📍 New episodes released regularly Timestamps00:00 Intro – Welcome to Go Wildly Podcast03:20 Who is Go Wildly Podcast08:58 Reflections on Season One16:08 Favorite Episodes from Season One23:29 Recap on the Off Season39:17 Loving Proud Moment39:46 What to Expect for Season Two43:30 How To Get Involved45:40 Final Words🎧 Listen to Go Wildly PodcastSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/spotifygowildlypodcastApple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/applegowildlypodcastAmazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/amazonmusicgowildlypodcast📺 Watch Full Episodes on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@gowildlypodcast🌿 Follow Along & ConnectInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gowildlypodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@GoWildlyPodcast Website: https://www.gowildlypodcast.com🤝 Collaborations & InquiriesFor guest suggestions, partnerships, or sponsorships:gowildlyoregon@gmail.com🔎 About This PodcastGo Wildly is an outdoor podcast focused on storytelling, freedom, outdoor lifestyles, and the moments outside that shape who we are. Topics: outdoor podcast, outdoor storytelling, nature connection, Southern Oregon outdoors, creative projects, life outside, independent podcast, freedom | |||
| Ep. 18 | On The Water & In The Wild: Zac Kauffman’s Journey from Hippie Roots to Sawyer Paddles & Oars | 04 nov. 2025 | 01:18:21 | |
🌲🎙️🌊Episode # 18 On The Water & In The Wild: Zac Kauffman's Journey from Hippie Roots to Sawyer Paddles & Oars The Go Wildly Podcast is what happens when two childhood friends & dirtbag adventure junkies decide to bring a mic into the wilderness. We’re Emily & Heather...equal parts heart and chaos...pulling stories out of people like snacks from the bottom of a backpack. We hike. We float. We talk. And somehow, in between all the laughs and mosquito bites, something real always surfaces. We take outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds into the woods & find out the common thread that led them to make the outdoors more than just a hobby, but a calling.We're goofy. We’re deep. We’re a little unhinged. And we somehow bring that out in our guests too. Think campfire vibes meets podcast energy...with just enough weird to keep things interesting.Together let’s GO WILDLY! Today's Guest: Zac Kauffman Zac Kauffman is the co-owner and CEO of Sawyer Paddles & Oars, a heritage Oregon brand crafting world-class paddles and oars right on the banks of the Rogue River. He’s also the host of the Sawyer on Water podcast, where he documents the stories and spirit of the river community that shaped him. In this episode, we talk about Zac’s roots growing up in Takilma, Oregon — from living for a time on a commune in a circus tent to helping his family build the five-bedroom log home they still live in today. He shares how a college rafting program in Ashland sparked his lifelong connection to the river and led him into the world of paddlecraft and outdoor business. We dive into the legacy of Sawyer, the importance of preserving river history, and the community that rises up in times of challenge — from the Phoenix-Talent fires to the everyday teamwork that defines life on the water. Zac shares a handful of memorable stories from his time on the river — the moments that shaped his love for whitewater and the people who call it home. It’s a story of craft, current, and community — proof that sometimes the wild calls you home in the most unexpected way. Get in touch with Sawyer Paddles & Oars 📍 Retail Store (Sawyer Station) 404 2nd Avenue, Gold Hill, OR 97525 📬 Mailing Address: PO Box 389, Gold Hill, OR 97525 📞 Phone: (541) 228-9645 📧 Email: info@sawyerstation.com Factory / Headquarters (Dealers & B2B inquiries) 📍 299 Rogue River Parkway, Talent, OR 97540 📞 Phone: (541) 535-3606 📧 Email: info@paddlesandoars.com Listen to the Sawyer on Water Podcast Tune in on your favorite podcast platform for river-stories, craft-talk, community deep-dives and more with Sawyer founder Zac Kauffman. Sawyer Paddles & Oars (business) • Instagram: @sawyeroars • Website: paddlesandoars.com Sawyer On-Water Podcast • Spotify: “Sawyer On-Water Podcast” on Spotify • Apple Podcasts: “Sawyer On-Water Podcast” on Apple Podcasts
Let's Go Wildly Together:- Follow us on Instagram: @gowildlypodcast-Tag us on your hikes or adventures using #gowildly -Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode-Leave us a review — it helps so much!-Get inspired: www.gowildlypodcast.com - Want to be a guest or sponsor the show? Visit gowildlypodcast.com & sign-up for our newsletter & never miss an event, group hike, discount code (when those start), digital guides to the outdoors, and more behind the scenes content. Keywords: go wildly podcast, adventure podcast, southern oregon, oregon, pnw, hiking, oregon, wilderness, public land, wilderness stories, outdoor stories, pacific northwest adventures, grants pass oregon, , hiking podcast, trail building, explore oregon, close encounters, outdoor storytelling, go wildly, passion, purpose, mountain trail, trail talk, chitchat, yap, yapping, diet, health,, friends, trail maintenance, youth outdoor advocate, kids outside, national land, blm, federal land, national parks, rafting, whitewater, Sawyer paddle and Oars, wild and scenic | |||
| Ep. 17 | Inside the PCT: What It's Really Like to Hike the Pacific Crest Trail... Twice | 29 oct. 2025 | 01:18:19 | |
🌲🎙️🌊Episode # 17 Inside the PCT: What It's Really Like to Hike the Pacific Crest Trail...Twice The Go Wildly Podcast is what happens when two childhood friends & dirtbag adventure junkies decide to bring a mic into the wilderness. We’re Emily & Heather...equal parts heart and chaos...pulling stories out of people like snacks from the bottom of a backpack. We hike. We float. We talk. And somehow, in between all the laughs and mosquito bites, something real always surfaces. We take outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds into the woods & find out the common thread that led them to make the outdoors more than just a hobby, but a calling.We're goofy. We’re deep. We’re a little unhinged. And we somehow bring that out in our guests too. Think campfire vibes meets podcast energy...with just enough weird to keep things interesting.Together let’s GO WILDLY! Today's Guest: Hunter Voris In this episode, we sit down with our longtime friend and fellow adventure junkie, Hunter Voris — a two-time Pacific Crest Trail thru-hiker who’s walked the spine of the West Coast not once, but twice. We rewind all the way back to childhood — from muddy backyard missions and growing up in a BIG family to the hiking trip that started it all and moments that sparked his lifelong pull toward the outdoors. He gives us the rundown on trail life: the unspoken etiquette, the gear that gets him through, the community that forms along the way, and what it really takes to walk from Mexico to Canada on foot.
Let's Go Wildly Together:- Follow us on Instagram: @gowildlypodcast-Tag us on your hikes or adventures using #gowildly -Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode-Leave us a review — it helps so much!-Get inspired: www.gowildlypodcast.com - Want to be a guest or sponsor the show? Visit gowildlypodcast.com & sign-up for our newsletter & never miss an event, group hike, discount code (when those start), digital guides to the outdoors, and more behind the scenes content. Keywords: go wildly podcast, adventure podcast, southern oregon, oregon, pnw, hiking, oregon, wilderness, public land, wilderness stories, outdoor stories, pacific northwest adventures, grants pass oregon, trail conversations, hiking podcast, trail building, explore oregon, close encounters, outdoor storytelling, go wildly, passion, purpose, mountain trail, trail talk, chitchat, yap, yapping, diet, health, change, climate change, friends, trail maintenance, youth outdoor advocate, kids outside, national land, blm, federal land, national parks, park, keep public land public, nonprofit, club, backcountry, national forest, rogue river wilderness, PCT, through hiker, hiker, trail magic, pacific crest trail, dirtbag, mountaineering, rock climbing | |||
| Ep. 16 | Wildly Us: How to Have a Summer So Feral it Needs a Debrief Episode | 24 sept. 2025 | 01:07:18 | |
🌲🎙️🌊🌞Episode # 16 Wildly Us: How to Have a Summer So Feral it Needs a Debrief Episode The Go Wildly Podcast is what happens when two childhood friends & dirtbag adventure junkies decide to bring a mic into the wilderness. We’re Emily & Heather...equal parts heart and chaos...pulling stories out of people like snacks from the bottom of a backpack. We hike. We float. We talk. And somehow, in between all the laughs and mosquito bites, something real always surfaces. We take outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds into the woods & find out the common thread that led them to make the outdoors more than just a hobby, but a calling.We're goofy. We’re deep. We’re a little unhinged. And we somehow bring that out in our guests too. Think campfire vibes meets podcast energy...with just enough weird to keep things interesting. Together let’s GO WILDLY! In this first-ever Wildly Us episode, we’re debriefing a summer that felt like a full-on life bootcamp — one filled with career pivots, river rapids, late-night shifts, and real-time personal growth. Emily shares reflections from her season guiding with First Descents, a nonprofit that provides outdoor adventure for young adults impacted by cancer — including the emotional weight of losing a participant and the many moments of purpose, presence, and transformation she experienced on the water. Meanwhile, Heather dives into what it’s looked like juggling a brand new real estate career and two serving jobs — from the chaos of busy schedules to the unexpected therapy of staying in motion. We talk about the evolution of the pod, what’s next creatively, current life dynamics (including shifts at home and TikTok experiments), and the beauty of staying grounded even when life feels anything but. This is a cozy, candid check-in for anyone navigating a season of change and trying to do it with heart.
Let's Go Wildly Together:- Follow us on Instagram: @gowildlypodcast-Tag us on your hikes or adventures using #gowildly -Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode-Leave us a review — it helps so much!-Get inspired: www.gowildlypodcast.com - Want to be a guest or sponsor the show? Visit gowildlypodcast.com & sign-up for our newsletter & never miss an event, group hike, discount code (when those start), digital guides to the outdoors, and more behind the scenes content. Keywords: go wildly podcast, adventure podcast, southern oregon, oregon, pnw, hiking, oregon, wilderness, public land, wilderness stories, outdoor stories, pacific northwest adventures, grants pass oregon, trail conversations, hiking podcast, trail building, explore oregon, close encounters, outdoor storytelling, go wildly, passion, purpose, mountain trail, trail talk, chitchat, yap, yapping, diet, health, change, climate change, friends, trail maintenance, youth outdoor advocate, kids outside, national land, blm, federal land, national parks, park, keep public land public, nonprofit, club, backcountry, national forest, rogue river wilderness, Rafting, whitewater, rogue river, traveling, cancer, baseball, athlete, collage athlete, surfing, mountain biking,career , transformation , building, growth, river guide, tiktok | |||
| Ep. 15 | From Cancer to Comeback: Lessons on Resilience & Outdoor Healing | 16 sept. 2025 | 02:07:52 | |
🌲🎙️🌊Episode # 15 From Cancer to Comeback: Lessons on Resilience & Outdoor Healing The Go Wildly Podcast is what happens when two childhood friends & dirtbag adventure junkies decide to bring a mic into the wilderness. We’re Emily & Heather...equal parts heart and chaos...pulling stories out of people like snacks from the bottom of a backpack. We hike. We float. We talk. And somehow, in between all the laughs and mosquito bites, something real always surfaces. We take outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds into the woods & find out the common thread that led them to make the outdoors more than just a hobby, but a calling.We're goofy. We’re deep. We’re a little unhinged. And we somehow bring that out in our guests too. Think campfire vibes meets podcast energy...with just enough weird to keep things interesting.Together let’s GO WILDLY! Today's Guest: Emilio Semas "Hot Pants" Meet Emilio “Hot Pants” Semas — a former college baseball player, cancer survivor, and outdoor adventure athlete. After being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Emilio rebuilt his life through kayaking, surfing, climbing, mountain biking, and baseball. Now he shares how the outdoors became his path to resilience, recovery, and purpose. In this episode of the Go Wildly Podcast, we explore lessons from sports and adventure, overcoming cancer, building community outside, and the importance of mindset, self-care, and learning from failure. From near “oh-shit” river moments to hydration hacks, snow days in Texas, and the origin of his nickname “Hot Pants,” Emilio proves that the outdoors is the ultimate teacher. If you’re searching for inspiration on resilience, outdoor lifestyle, adventure sports, or finding healing in nature, this conversation delivers. Filmed on Location: Rafting- Rogue River Let's Go Wildly Together:- Follow us on Instagram: @gowildlypodcast-Tag us on your hikes or adventures using #gowildly -Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode-Leave us a review — it helps so much!-Get inspired: www.gowildlypodcast.com - Want to be a guest or sponsor the show? Visit gowildlypodcast.com & sign-up for our newsletter & never miss an event, group hike, discount code (when those start), digital guides to the outdoors, and more behind the scenes content. Keywords: go wildly podcast, adventure podcast, southern oregon, oregon, pnw, hiking, oregon, wilderness, public land, wilderness stories, outdoor stories, pacific northwest adventures, grants pass oregon, trail conversations, hiking podcast, trail building, explore oregon, close encounters, outdoor storytelling, go wildly, passion, purpose, mountain trail, trail talk, chitchat, yap, yapping, diet, health, change, climate change, friends, trail maintenance, youth outdoor advocate, kids outside, national land, blm, federal land, national parks, park, keep public land public, nonprofit, club, backcountry, national forest, rogue river wilderness, Rafting, whitewater, rogue river, traveling, cancer, baseball, athlete, collage athlete, surfing, mountain biking | |||
| Ep. 14 | How the River Unlocks Courage: Grief, Growth, Purpose & Cool Nicknames | 05 sept. 2025 | 02:39:11 | |
🌲🎙️🌊Episode # 14 How the River Unlocks Courage: Grief, Growth, Purpose & Cool Nicknames The Go Wildly Podcast is what happens when two childhood friends & dirtbag adventure junkies decide to bring a mic into the wilderness. We’re Emily & Heather...equal parts heart and chaos...pulling stories out of people like snacks from the bottom of a backpack. We hike. We float. We talk. And somehow, in between all the laughs and mosquito bites, something real always surfaces. We take outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds into the woods & find out the common thread that led them to make the outdoors more than just a hobby, but a calling.We're goofy. We’re deep. We’re a little unhinged. And we somehow bring that out in our guests too. Think campfire vibes meets podcast energy...with just enough weird to keep things interesting.Together let’s GO WILDLY! Today's Guest: Julia Conrad (Hammer) Julia “Hammer” Conrad is an outdoor educator, expedition leader, and recreation professional with over 20 years of experience guiding people into transformative experiences on rivers, mountains, and wild spaces. She leads courses in outdoor leadership, whitewater kayaking, and group facilitation, and she coordinates recreation programs that have dramatically increased student success and engagement. Julia is also a Lead Staff with First Descents, facilitating life-changing kayaking, climbing, and surfing programs for young adults impacted by cancer and MS. She, along with her husband, owns Stout Creek Outfitters, offering whitewater and outdoor wellness programs in Central Oregon. With a background spanning river management, wilderness therapy, ski patrol, and adaptive recreation, she brings a rare mix of grit, vision, and heart to every adventure she leads. This episode flows through the comforts of the backcountry and the lessons the river has to teach. Listeners will learn what to wear on the water, essential river safety takeaways, and even how to R1 and paddle with confidence. We explore the power of first descents, river nicknames, and the role of adventure-based education in empowering people to conquer fear—unlocking courage that carries into every part of life. Along the way, we dive deep into grief, healing through adventure, and how the river becomes a space for growth, connection, and resilience. With plenty of river instruction, relationship dynamics, and live conversations from the water, this episode is equal parts practical guide and soulful journey. This episode is about adventure, river safety, backcountry experiences, First Descents (the non-profit), Grief & Healing, Empowerment of others and self. Connect with Julia https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-conrad-impactfulexperiences https://www.stoutcreekrafting.com/
Let's Go Wildly Together:-Follow us on Instagram: @gowildlypodcast-Tag us on your hikes or adventures using #gowildly -Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode-Leave us a review — it helps so much!-Get inspired: www.gowildlypodcast.com- Want to be a guest or sponsor the show? Visit gowildlypodcast.com & sign-up for our newsletter & never miss an event, group hike, discount code (when those start), digital guides to the outdoors, and more behind the scenes content. Keywords: go wildly podcast, adventure podcast, southern oregon, oregon, pnw, hiking, oregon, wilderness, public land, wilderness stories, outdoor stories, pacific northwest adventures, grants pass oregon, trail conversations, hiking podcast, trail building, explore oregon, close encounters, outdoor storytelling, go wildly, passion, purpose, mountain trail, trail talk, chitchat, yap, yapping, diet, health, change, climate change, friends, trail maintenance, youth outdoor advocate, kids outside, national land, blm, federal land, national parks, park, keep public land public, nonprofit, club, backcountry, national forest, rogue river wilderness, Rafting, whitewater, rogue river, traveling, goats, dogs, animals, | |||
| Ep. 13 | How Claiming Heritage and Healing Through Adventure Shapes a Wild Life | 26 août 2025 | 01:38:05 | |
🌲🎙️Episode # 13 How Claiming Heritage and Healing Through Adventure Shapes a Wild Life The Go Wildly Podcast is what happens when two childhood friends & dirtbag adventure junkies decide to bring a mic into the wilderness. We’re Emily & Heather...equal parts heart and chaos...pulling stories out of people like snacks from the bottom of a backpack. We hike. We float. We talk. And somehow, in between all the laughs and mosquito bites, something real always surfaces. We take outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds into the woods & find out the common thread that led them to make the outdoors more than just a hobby, but a calling.We're goofy. We’re deep. We’re a little unhinged. And we somehow bring that out in our guests too. Think campfire vibes meets podcast energy...with just enough weird to keep things interesting.Together let’s GO WILDLY! Today's Guest: Paris Iha Paris Iha is a mental health counselor, coach, and clinical herbalist with training in adventure-based counseling. Inspired by place-based and more-than-human relationships, as well as her Indigenous Ryukyuan heritage, Paris' passion is to co-facilitate healing that centers our sense of belonging to nature. She integrates somatic, nature-based, canine-assisted, and neurobiology-informed approaches into her work. In this episode of the Go Wildly Podcast, we dive deep with Paris Iha into the wild world of adventure therapy — what it looks like, how it heals, and the role her dog Cap Joe plays as a four-legged co-therapist. 🌲🐕✨ We explore Paris’s journey of reclaiming her Ryukyuan/Japanese heritage, navigating intergenerational trauma, and connecting with ancestral practices that have shaped her healing work. From conversations about blood quantum and cultural identity to stories of her and her sister rediscovering ancestral traditions, this episode is as raw as it is inspiring. Paris also shares powerful, vulnerable stories from her time in nature — encounters that cracked her wide open, moments where carrying protection gave her confidence outdoors, and a breathtaking experience in Alaska where a single flower made her feel at home miles away from her roots. 🌸 We just skimmed the surface of her work in herbalism (definitely a part two coming), but even the glimpse we got showed how plants and the natural world can become allies in belonging and healing. This episode is about adventure, ancestry, resilience, and the medicine of the wild. Connect with Paris
Email: hellotherapistparis@gmail.com Filmed on Location: Rafting- Rogue River; Indian Mary to Ennis Let's Go Wildly Together:-Follow us on Instagram: @gowildlypodcast-Tag us on your hikes or adventures using #gowildly -Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode-Leave us a review — it helps so much!-Get inspired: www.gowildlypodcast.com- Want to be a guest or sponsor the show? Visit gowildlypodcast.com & sign-up for our newsletter & never miss an event, group hike, discount code (when those start), digital guides to the outdoors, and more behind the scenes content. Keywords: go wildly podcast, adventure podcast, southern oregon, oregon, pnw, hiking, oregon, wilderness, public land, wilderness stories, outdoor stories, pacific northwest adventures, grants pass oregon, trail conversations, hiking podcast, trail building, explore oregon, close encounters, outdoor storytelling, go wildly, passion, purpose, mountain trail, trail talk, chitchat, yap, yapping, diet, health, change, climate change, friends, trail maintenance, youth outdoor advocate, kids outside, national land, blm, federal land, national parks, park, keep public land public, nonprofit, club, backcountry, national forest, rogue river wilderness, Rafting, whitewater, rogue river, traveling, goats, dogs, animals, artist, murals, boarding school, crazy stories, creative, floating, river, wild and scenic, canyon, river canyon, therapeutic, haritage, ancestors, healing, trauma, herbalism, nature, travel, protection, plants | |||
| Ep. 12 | How a Rebel Artist Built a Life Around Adventure with a Goat Named Frankie & Corn Dog | 15 août 2025 | 02:04:01 | |
🌲🎙️🐐🎨Episode # 12 How a Rebel Artist Built a Life Around Adventure with a Goat Named Frankie & Corn Dog The Go Wildly Podcast is what happens when two childhood friends & dirtbag adventure junkies decide to bring a mic into the wilderness. We’re Emily & Heather...equal parts heart and chaos...pulling stories out of people like snacks from the bottom of a backpack. We hike. We float. We talk. And somehow, in between all the laughs and mosquito bites, something real always surfaces. We take outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds into the woods & find out the common thread that led them to make the outdoors more than just a hobby, but a calling.We're goofy. We’re deep. We’re a little unhinged. And we somehow bring that out in our guests too. Think campfire vibes meets podcast energy...with just enough weird to keep things interesting.Together let’s GO WILDLY! Today's Guest: Cate Battles Cate Battles is an East Coast native whose passion for art began in childhood and has taken many forms over the years…from painting murals across Southern Oregon to capturing the wild through her photography. Now based in the region, she’s also a social media pro behind some of its most prominent travel pages and the creator of the travel blog Argosy Odyssey. Cate’s life blends creativity and exploration…whether she’s camping in the Pacific Northwest, traveling the world, or spending time with her goat Frankie and dog Corn Dog. Her unique bond with Frankie was featured on the Discovery+ series The Bond. Through her murals, photography, and storytelling, Cate celebrates the beauty of wild places and the adventures that shape them. In this episode, Cate Battles takes us from her wild boarding school years to life on the road in a renovated Airstream with her goat Frankie and dog Corn Dog. We talk about how that chapter began, the adventures and challenges along the way, and how those experiences shaped the art and murals she’s known for today. Cate also shares what life looks like now—rooted in Southern Oregon but still fueled by travel, creativity, and a love for the outdoors.
Filmed on Location: Rafting- Rogue River; Hogs Creek to Indian Mary Let's Go Wildly Together:-Follow us on Instagram: @gowildlypodcast-Tag us on your hikes or adventures using #gowildly -Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode-Leave us a review — it helps so much!-Get inspired: www.gowildlypodcast.com- Want to be a guest or sponsor the show? Visit gowildlypodcast.com & sign-up for our newsletter & never miss an event, group hike, discount code (when those start), digital guides to the outdoors, and more behind the scenes content. Keywords: go wildly podcast, adventure podcast, southern oregon, oregon, pnw, hiking, oregon, wilderness, public land, wilderness stories, outdoor stories, pacific northwest adventures, grants pass oregon, trail conversations, hiking podcast, trail building, explore oregon, close encounters, outdoor storytelling, go wildly, passion, purpose, mountain trail, trail talk, chitchat, yap, yapping, diet, health, change, climate change, friends, trail maintenance, youth outdoor advocate, kids outside, national land, blm, federal land, national parks, park, keep public land public, nonprofit, club, backcountry, national forest, rogue river wilderness, Rafting, whitewater, rogue river, traveling, goats, dogs, animals, artist, murals, boarding school, crazy stories, creative, floating, river, wild and scenic, canyon, river canyon, rebel, bad kid, childhood, growth, tiny house. | |||
| Ep. 11 | How To Build a Life As a River Guide -- Even If You Didn't Grow Up Outdoorsy | 22 juil. 2025 | 01:59:52 | |
🌲🎙️🌊Episode # 11 How To Build a Life As a River Guide -- Even If You Didn't Grow Up Outdoorsy "I had to find a job where I could share the outside with people" The Go Wildly Podcast is what happens when two childhood friends & dirtbag adventure junkies decide to bring a mic into the wilderness. We’re Emily & Heather...equal parts heart and chaos...pulling stories out of people like snacks from the bottom of a backpack. We hike. We float. We talk. And somehow, in between all the laughs and mosquito bites, something real always surfaces. We take outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds into the woods & find out the common thread that led them to make the outdoors more than just a hobby, but a calling.We're goofy. We’re deep. We’re a little unhinged. And we somehow bring that out in our guests too. Think campfire vibes meets podcast energy...with just enough weird to keep things interesting. Together let’s GO WILDLY! Today's Guest: Michael Hughes Michael Hughes didn’t grow up outdoorsy. No family camping trips, no rafting childhood summers. But somewhere along the way, he said yes to the river — and it changed everything. Now he’s the manager of Northwest Rafting Company, a career river guide, ultra runner, and the guy leading trips from the Rogue River all the way to Bhutan. In this episode, we talk about what life’s really like as a guide, the magic of the Northwest guide house, international rafting culture, and what it takes to build a life around adventure, even if you started far from it. He also drops some real advice for anyone dreaming of a life outside: how to get started, how to stay grounded, and why it’s never too late to choose a different path. This one’s for the explorers, the late bloomers, and the ones who keep showing up ...even if the episode’s a little late. Let’s go wildly. Northwest Rafting Company https://www.nwrafting.com/ also check out... https://www.whitewaterguidebook.com/ Filmed on Location: Ferry Road Boat Ramp Let's Go Wildly Together:-Follow us on Instagram: @gowildlypodcast-Tag us on your hikes or adventures using #gowildly-Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode-Leave us a review — it helps so much!-Get inspired: www.gowildlypodcast.com-Want to be a guest or sponsor the show? Visit gowildlypodcast.com & sign-up for our newsletter & never miss an event, group hike, discount code (when those start), digital guides to the outdoors, and more behind the scenes content. Keywords: go wildly podcast, adventure podcast, southern oregon, oregon, pnw, hiking, oregon, wilderness, public land, wilderness stories, outdoor stories, pacific northwest adventures, grants pass oregon, trail conversations, hiking podcast, trail building, explore oregon, close encounters, outdoor storytelling, go wildly, passion, purpose, mountain trail, trail talk, chitchat, yap, yapping, diet, health, change, climate change, friends, trail maintenance, youth outdoor advocate, kids outside, national land, blm, federal land, national parks, park, keep public land public, nonprofit, club, backcountry, national forest, rogue river wilderness, rafting, whitewater, river, river guide, guiding rivers, outdoor guide, Bhutan, international travel | |||
| Ep. 10 | The Singletrack Mind: How a Childhood Obsession with Bikes Built a Life of Adventure & Purpose | 12 juil. 2025 | 00:50:45 | |
🌲🎙️🚲Episode # 10 The Singletrack Mind: How a Childhood Obsession with Bikes Built a Life of Adventure & Purpose "Morality for me is carrying a saw and clearing trail " The Go Wildly Podcast is what happens when two childhood friends & dirtbag adventure junkies decide to bring a mic into the wilderness. We’re Emily & Heather...equal parts heart and chaos...pulling stories out of people like snacks from the bottom of a backpack. We hike. We float. We talk. And somehow, in between all the laughs and mosquito bites, something real always surfaces. We take outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds into the woods & find out the common thread that led them to make the outdoors more than just a hobby, but a calling.We're goofy. We’re deep. We’re a little unhinged. And we somehow bring that out in our guests too. Think campfire vibes meets podcast energy...with just enough weird to keep things interesting.Together let’s GO WILDLY! Today's Guest: Larry Sussman Lawrence (aka Larry) Sussman, is the Executive Director of the Southern Oregon Trail Alliance—a lifelong mountain biker, trail steward, and all-around adventure junkie with a singletrack mind that’s guided his entire life. Larry grew up in Nevada City, California—one of the best places in the world to fall in love with mountain biking. From the moment he first swung a leg over a bike at 12 years old, two wheels became the common thread through every season of his life. He even brought his bike with him when he moved to Costa Rica as a preteen! From racing cross-country and downhill in high school and college, to learning the mechanics that landed him his first job, to leading a trail alliance today—Larry’s story is a wild ride of passion, purpose, and community. In this episode, we talk about the unexpected power of childhood obsessions, how early passions shape our adult lives, and the beauty of giving back to the places we play. We get into his journey of mountain bike racing, his obsession with machines (including dirt bikes and cars), and how he’s now channeling all of that energy into trail stewardship and building community here in Southern Oregon. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn what you love into a life of purpose—or how the little things you nurture as a kid can shape who you become—this one’s for you. Connect with Larry@southernoregontrailalliance on Instagram & Facebook Filmed on Location:Dollar Mountain Trail System in Grants Pass Oregon Let's Go Wildly Together:-Follow us on Instagram: @gowildlypodcast-Tag us on your hikes or adventures using #gowildly-Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode-Leave us a review — it helps so much!-Get inspired: www.gowildlypodcast.com-Want to be a guest or sponsor the show? Visit gowildlypodcast.com & sign-up for our newsletter & never miss an event, group hike, discount code (when those start), digital guides to the outdoors, and more behind the scenes content. Keywords: go wildly podcast, adventure podcast, southern oregon, oregon, pnw, hiking, oregon, wilderness, public land, wilderness stories, outdoor stories, pacific northwest adventures, grants pass oregon, trail conversations, hiking podcast, trail building, explore oregon, close encounters, outdoor storytelling, go wildly, passion, purpose, mountain trail, trail talk, chitchat, yap, yapping, diet, health, change, climate change, friends, trail maintenance, youth outdoor advocate, kids outside, national land, blm, federal land, national parks, park, keep public land public, nonprofit, club, backcountry, national forest, rogue river wilderness, trail worker, trail stewardship, mountain biking, mtbing, biking, mountain bike racing, dirt bike, cross country mountain biking, costa rica, pura vida, fun, funny, southern oregon trail alliance, mule mountain, saw, cleaning, racing bikes, bike team, volunteer | |||
| Ep. 9 | WILDLY US: Emily | Drowning Lessons I Never Asked For | 04 juil. 2025 | 01:16:52 | |
🌲🎙️🥾🌀Episode # 9 WILDLY US: Emily - Drowning Lessons I Never Asked For "The river provides a metaphor for everything in life" The Go Wildly Podcast is what happens when two childhood friends & dirtbag adventure junkies decide to bring a mic into the wilderness. We’re Emily & Heather...equal parts heart and chaos...pulling stories out of people like snacks from the bottom of a backpack. We hike. We float. We talk. And somehow, in between all the laughs and mosquito bites, something real always surfaces. We take outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds into the woods & find out the common thread that led them to make the outdoors more than just a hobby, but a calling. We're goofy. We’re deep. We’re a little unhinged. And we somehow bring that out in our guests too. Think campfire vibes meets podcast energy...with just enough weird to keep things interesting. Together let’s GO WILDLY! WILDLY US: Emily Berlant is a passionate storyteller, community advocate, and co-host of the Go Wildly Podcast. Rooted in Southern Oregon, she brings a deep love for nature, authentic conversation, and creative connection to everything she does. Through her work, Emily inspires others to explore the outdoors, embrace vulnerability, and build a more sustainable, compassionate world. Her professional background spans the whitewater rafting and tourism industry, renewable energy and community engagement, small-town government, nonprofit management, and hospitality. Today, she curates a life rich with joyful activities and supportive communities that help her live her best life. Learn more about Emily each week on Go Wildly. In Episode 9 of the Go Wildly podcast, we turn the mic inward for a special storytelling session with me, Emily, your co-host. I open up about some of the most impactful—and, honestly, traumatic—experiences I had in the wild as a young person, and how they shaped the way I learned to navigate the world - not from a place of fear, but with respect and humility. What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
Connect with Emily Here!!! on the Go Wildly Podcast or Through DM or Email @ gowildlyoregon@gmail.com Instagram: Emily.gowildly Filmed on Location: Griffin Park, Grants Pass Oregon Let's Go Wildly Together: -Follow us on Instagram: @gowildlypodcast -Tag us on your hikes or adventures using #gowildly -Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode -Leave us a review — it helps so much! -Get inspired: www.gowildlypodcast.com -Want to be a guest or sponsor the show? Visit gowildlypodcast.com & sign-up for our newsletter & never miss an event, group hike, discount code (when those start), digital guides to the outdoors, and more behind the scenes content. Keywords: go wildly podcast, adventure podcast, southern oregon, oregon, pnw, hiking, oregon, wilderness, wilderville, wilderness stories, outdoor stories, pacific northwest adventures, grants pass oregon, trail conversations, hiking podcast, gay, pride month, explore oregon, close encounters, outdoor storytelling, go wildly, passion, purpose, mountain trail, trail talk, chitchat, yap, yapping, diet, health, change, climate change, friends, happy, joy, near death experience, near death stories, drowning stories, Salmon River, Middle fork of the salmon river, main salmon river Idaho, river trip, rafting guide, rafting outfitter, raft guide, whitewater, swift water, swift water rescue, lifejacket, pfd, kayak, rapid, rogue river, childhood stories, childhood trauma, camping | |||
| Ep. 8 | The Wild TRUTH About Public Lands: They're Being Threatened- But Not By Who You Think | 28 juin 2025 | 00:44:41 | |
🌲🎙️🥾Episode # 8 The Wild TRUTH About Public Lands: They're Being Threatened- But Not By Who You Think "Public Lands Are The Last Common Ground" The Go Wildly Podcast is what happens when two childhood friends & dirtbag adventure junkies decide to bring a mic into the wilderness. We’re Emily & Heather...equal parts heart and chaos...pulling stories out of people like snacks from the bottom of a backpack. We hike. We float. We talk. And somehow, in between all the laughs and mosquito bites, something real always surfaces. We take outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds into the woods & find out the common thread that led them to make the outdoors more than just a hobby, but a calling. We're goofy. We’re deep. We’re a little unhinged. And we somehow bring that out in our guests too. Think campfire vibes meets podcast energy...with just enough weird to keep things interesting. Together let’s GO WILDLY! Today's Guest: Gabriel Howe Gabriel Howe is the executive director and trailblazing force behind the Siskiyou Mountain Club, a nonprofit born in 2010 to protect and restore the wild soul of southwest Oregon and northwest California. Raised in the suburban sprawl east of Portland, Gabriel cut his teeth exploring the underbelly of Mt. Hood National Forest, where the less-traveled paths sparked a lifelong obsession with wilderness. By 2005, his compass shifted south to the rugged, untamed Siskiyou Mountains, a place that captured his soul and never let go. These days, Gabriel calls Ashland home, where he and his wife, Jill, are raising two little explorers of their own under the shadow of the peaks they love. In this episode, we follow the thread of Gabe Howe's journey—from his wild childhood to his deep-rooted passion for making trails usable and public lands accessible. Along the way, you’ll hear a few unforgettable stories, a fired-up rant about why people are disconnected from the land (and how we fix it), and some bold ideas for getting folks back outside. We also dive into public lands as the last true frontier—and maybe the only common ground left between political sides. It’s thoughtful, fiery, and full of purpose. Let’s go there. Connect with Gabriel Howe @siskiyou.mountain.club on Instagram 106 Talent Ave SUITE 3, Talent, OR 97540 https://siskiyoumountainclub.org/ (458) 254 -0657 Filmed on Location: Middle Fork Trail of The Applegate River California Let's Go Wildly Together: -Follow us on Instagram: @gowildlypodcast -Tag us on your hikes or adventures using #gowildly -Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode -Leave us a review — it helps so much! -Get inspired: www.gowildlypodcast.com -Want to be a guest or sponsor the show? Visit gowildlypodcast.com & sign-up for our newsletter & never miss an event, group hike, discount code (when those start), digital guides to the outdoors, and more behind the scenes content. Keywords: go wildly podcast, adventure podcast, southern oregon, oregon, pnw, hiking, oregon, wilderness, public land, wilderness stories, outdoor stories, pacific northwest adventures, grants pass oregon, trail conversations, hiking podcast, trail building, explore oregon, close encounters, outdoor storytelling, go wildly, passion, purpose, mountain trail, trail talk, chitchat, yap, yapping, diet, health, change, climate change, friends, trail maintenance, youth outdoor advocate, kids outside, national land, blm, federal land, national parks, park, keep public land public, nonprofit, club, siskiyou mountain club, chetco river, red butte wilderness, backcountry, national forest, rogue river wilderness, applegate river, northern California, trail worker | |||
| Ep. 7 | The House Lesbian's Survival Guide: How to be Queer in the Middle of Nowhere. An Origin Story | 20 juin 2025 | 01:36:18 | |
🌲🎙️🥾🌈Episode # 7 The House Lesbian's Survival Guide: How to be Queer in the Middle of Nowhere. An Origin Story A Wilderville-raised forest kid turned queer botanical icon shares backwoods childhood stories, forest-born wisdom and chaotic banter in this gloriously feral Pride Month special. "There's always an opportunity to make in Gay" The Go Wildly Podcast is what happens when two childhood friends & dirtbag adventure junkies decide to bring a mic into the wilderness. We’re Emily & Heather...equal parts heart and chaos...pulling stories out of people like snacks from the bottom of a backpack. We hike. We float. We talk. And somehow, in between all the laughs and mosquito bites, something real always surfaces. We take outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds into the woods & find out the common thread that led them to make the outdoors more than just a hobby, but a calling. We're goofy. We’re deep. We’re a little unhinged. And we somehow bring that out in our guests too. Think campfire vibes meets podcast energy...with just enough weird to keep things interesting. Together let’s GO WILDLY! Today's Guest: Asia Stehnike We’re joined by Asia, known affectionately as Emily’s House Lesbian and her housemate. Asia is a born-and-raised Oregonian from Grants Pass, and a lover of all things beautiful, forageable, and delicious. By day, she tends to plants and people on a botanical herb farm. By night, she crafts nourishing meals as a private chef and micro-caterer, blending intuition, seasonality, and a deep reverence for whole foods. Rooted in the rhythms of the natural world, Asia’s life and work are shaped by the wild landscapes she calls home. In this Pride Month special, we talk about growing up in a forest setting, the quiet wisdom passed down from her grandpa, and what it felt like to leave Wilderville for the suburbs — and then feel the pull to return home. Asia shares what it looked like to reconnect to herself while navigating a more urban lifestyle, and the powerful moment she had on the John Day River that reawakened her inner child. We also dive into her identity, community, queerness, and all the hilarious chaos that comes with recording a podcast between close friends. It’s real, it’s raw, it’s full of tangents, heart, and as much gay joy as we could possibly pack into one episode. Press play for a beautifully wild ride through memory, meaning, and coming home to yourself.
@asiastinky (personal) @eats_n_greens (business/cooking) Filmed on Location: Her Family Property in Wilderville, OR Let's Go Wildly Together: -Follow us on Instagram: @gowildlypodcast -Tag us on your hikes or adventures using #gowildly -Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode -Leave us a review — it helps so much! -Get inspired: www.gowildlypodcast.com -Want to be a guest or sponsor the show? Visit gowildlypodcast.com & sign-up for our newsletter & never miss an event, group hike, discount code (when those start), digital guides to the outdoors, and more behind the scenes content. Keywords: go wildly podcast, adventure podcast, southern oregon, oregon, pnw, hiking, oregon, wilderness, wilderville, wilderness stories, outdoor stories, pacific northwest adventures, grants pass oregon, trail conversations, hiking podcast, gay, pride month, explore oregon, close encounters, outdoor storytelling, go wildly, passion, purpose, mountain trail, trail talk, chitchat, yap, yapping, diet, health, change, climate change, friends, lesbian, funny, comical, happy, joy, inner child, climbing trees, john day oregon, herbs, private chef | |||
| Ep. 6 | Part 2 | The Owl, The Mountain, The Mouse | 13 juin 2025 | 01:17:12 | |
🌲🎙️🥾🦅Episode #6 | Part 2 ⛰️🦉🐁The Owl, The Mountain, The Mouse "You Can't Come Out Of This Without Being In The Cult" The Go Wildly Podcast is what happens when two childhood friends & dirtbag adventure junkies and decide to bring a mic into the wilderness. We’re Emily & Heather...equal parts heart and chaos...pulling stories out of people like snacks from the bottom of a backpack. We hike. We float. We talk. And somehow, in between all the laughs and mosquito bites, something real always surfaces. We take outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds into the woods & find out the common tread that lend them to make the outdoors more then just a hobby but a calling. We're goofy. We’re deep. We’re a little unhinged. And we somehow bring that out in our guests too. Think campfire vibes meets podcast energy...with just enough weird to keep things interesting. Together let’s GO WILDLY! Today's Guest: Christy Chow In this episode, Emily sits down with Christy Chow—environmental consultant, triple-degree holder, and longtime friend—for a wide-ranging conversation that covers everything from career pivots to climate grief. In this episode, Christy Chow takes us deep into the wild heart of her childhood; where owls were friends, the backyard was sacred, and wonder came easy. She shares the story of the spotted owl who swooped down for a mouse off her head (yes, really), and the moment that changed everything. We follow her from those early outdoor roots to an unforgettable mountain trek in rural China, where she ditched the gondola for the deer path and things got… intense. It’s a story of connection, chaos, family, and finding yourself somewhere between the treetops and the trail. Connect with Christy Please email gowildlypodcast@gmail.com & we will personally connect you. Filmed on Location: Green Spring Mountain Loop Trail Let's Go Wildly Together: -Follow us on Instagram: @gowildlypodcast -Tag us on your hikes or adventures using #gowildly -Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode -Leave us a review — it helps so much! -Get inspired: www.gowildlypodcast.com -Want to be a guest or sponsor the show? Visit gowildlypodcast.com & sign-up for our newsletter & never miss an event, group hike, discount codes (when those start), digital guides to the outdoors, and more behind the scenes content. Keywords: , go wildly podcast, adventure podcast, southern oregon, oregon, pnw, hiking, ashland oregon, wilderness, wilderness stories, outdoor stories, pacific northwest adventures, grants pass oregon, trail conversations, hiking podcast, wildfire prevention, explore oregon, close encounters, outdoor storytelling, go wildly, passion, purpose, green springs mountain trail, trail talk, sustainability, recycling, environmentalist, reduce, reuse, climate work, covid, urban wildfire, single use plastics, longtime friend, conversations, chitchat, yap, yapping, diet, health, change, climate change, | |||
| Ep. 6 | Part 1 | Sorting Trash, Spotting Ravens & Spilling Life Tea | 08 juin 2025 | 00:48:08 | |
🌲🎙️🥾🦅Episode #6 | Part 1 ♻️Sorting Trash, Spotting Ravens & Spilling Life Tea "Humanity is Highly Combustible..." The Go Wildly Podcast is what happens when two childhood friends & dirtbag adventure junkies and decide to bring a mic into the wilderness. We’re Emily & Heather...equal parts heart and chaos...pulling stories out of people like snacks from the bottom of a backpack. We hike. We float. We talk. And somehow, in between all the laughs and mosquito bites, something real always surfaces. We take outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds into the woods & find out the common tread that lend them to make the outdoors more then just a hobby but a calling. We're goofy. We’re deep. We’re a little unhinged. And we somehow bring that out in our guests too. Think campfire vibes meets podcast energy...with just enough weird to keep things interesting. Together let’s GO WILDLY! Today's Guest: Christy Chow In this episode, Emily sits down with Christy Chow—environmental consultant, triple-degree holder, and longtime friend—for a wide-ranging conversation that covers everything from career pivots to climate grief. The two talk through Christy’s academic journey, finishing her master’s during COVID, and the realities of working in environmental policy today. They unpack the aftermath of the Southern Oregon wildfires, the complicated relationship between zero waste and disaster response, and how COVID shifted the culture around single-use items. Plus, personal reflections on navigating adulthood, stepping away from social media, manifesting big changes, and the ways friendship can grow through it all.
🔥What the Talent and Phoenix wildfires revealed about community and resilience Connect with Christy Please email gowildlypodcast@gmail.com & we will personally connect you. Filmed on Location: Green Spring Mountain Loop Trail Let's Go Wildly Together: -Follow us on Instagram: @gowildlypodcast -Tag us on your hikes or adventures using #gowildly -Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode -Leave us a review — it helps so much! -Get inspired: www.gowildlypodcast.com -Want to be a guest or sponsor the show? Visit gowildlypodcast.com & sign-up for our newsletter & never miss an event, group hike, discount codes (when those start), digital guides to the outdoors, and more behind the scenes content. Keywords: , go wildly podcast, adventure podcast, southern oregon, oregon, pnw, hiking, ashland oregon, wilderness, wilderness stories, outdoor stories, pacific northwest adventures, grants pass oregon, trail conversations, hiking podcast, wildfire prevention, explore oregon, close encounters, outdoor storytelling, go wildly, passion, purpose, green springs mountain trail, trail talk, sustainability, recycling, environmentalist, reduce, reuse, climate work, covid, urban wildfire, single use plastics, longtime friend, conversations, chitchat, yap, yapping, diet, health, change, climate change, | |||
| Ep. 5 | Wildfire Season Special: Grit, Chainsaws, and the American Dream | 31 mai 2025 | 01:42:47 | |
🌲🎙️🥾🔥Episode #5 🔥Wildfire Season Special: Grit, Chainsaws, and the American Dream "Don't be a Dickbag, listen to Smokey Bear, Put out your fires..." The Go Wildly Podcast is what happens when two childhood friends & dirtbag adventure junkies and decide to bring a mic into the wilderness. We’re Emily & Heather...equal parts heart and chaos...pulling stories out of people like snacks from the bottom of a backpack. We hike. We float. We talk. And somehow, in between all the laughs and mosquito bites, something real always surfaces. We take outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds into the woods & find out the common tread that lend them to make the outdoors more then just a hobby but a calling. We're goofy. We’re deep. We’re a little unhinged. And we somehow bring that out in our guests too. Think campfire vibes meets podcast energy...with just enough weird to keep things interesting. Together let’s GO WILDLY! Today's Guest: Miguel Narvaez; Federal Hotshot Wildland Fire Fighter In Episode 6, we hike straight into fire season with Miguel Narvaez— a Type 1 federal hotshot firefighter, sawyer, and living proof of what it means to chase the American dream with grit, guts, and a whole lot of smoke. Born in Mexico City, raised across the U.S., and now rooted in Southern Oregon, Miguel’s story is anything but ordinary. From college athletics to cutting firelines with a chainsaw, Miguel walks us through the journey that led him west with $200 in his pocket and into the world of wildland fire. We talk about how he earned his citizenship, what it takes to become a hotshot, and why the fireline feels like home. He opens up about the physical and emotional toll of the job, the tight-knit crew culture, and what it’s like navigating this chapter of life as a seasoned firefighter. This episode is a tribute to the people behind the flames — the ones holding the line, packing the saw, and finding purpose in the chaos. 🔥 What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 🪓 Miguel’s road from Mexico City to the frontlines of wildfire 🇺🇸 How he earned his citizenship to follow his calling 🧭 The in-and-outs of wildland fire culture and what it really takes 🚒 The grind, grit, and purpose behind being a Type 1 Hotshot 🌲 The chapter of life Miguel’s navigating right now 🎒 Gear Rec from Miguel: Logger Suspenders — A must for the wildland folks in your life. Rugged, local, and fireline-approved. 🔥 Shoutouts & Resources: • Grassroots Wildland Firefighters — Advocating for better pay, classification, and well-being for federal wildland firefighters. • Wildland Firefighter Foundation — Supporting firefighters and their families when tragedy strikes. • Watch: Hotshot (Amazon Prime) — A solid documentary if you’re curious about what this world really looks like. (Fire Country… not so much, but yes, Miguel has watched every episode for the laugh.) Connect With Miguel & Follow his journey Instagram: @100migs Filmed on Location: Rogue River-Siskyou National Forest Let's Go Wildly Together: -Follow us on Instagram: @gowildlypodcast -Tag us on your hikes or adventures using #gowildly -Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode -Leave us a review — it helps so much! -Get inspired: www.gowildlypodcast.com -Want to be a guest or sponsor the show? Visit gowildlypodcast.com & sign-up for our newsletter & never miss an event, group hike, discount codes (when those start), digital guides to the outdoors, and more behind the scenes content. Keywords: Wildland Firefighter, hotshot firefighter, wildland fire stories, fireline, fire season, oregon wildfire, wildfire podcast, go wildly podcast, adventure podcast, southern oregon, oregon, pnw, hiking, waterfall, wilderness, wilderness stories, outdoor stories, pacific northwest adventures, grants pass oregon, trail conversations, hiking podcast, wildfire prevention, explore oregon, close encounters, outdoor storytelling, go wildly, american dream, immigration to citizenship, grit, passion, purpose, | |||
| Ep. 4 | Part 2 | From Wild Child to Barefoot Guide Living the Way of Natural Movement | 23 mai 2025 | 01:00:05 | |
🌲🎙️🥾Episode #4 Part 2Form Wild Child to Barefoot Guide Living the Way of Natural Movement"You Just Go Outside With No Shoes On"The Go Wildly Podcast is what happens when two childhood friends & dirtbag adventure junkies and decide to bring a mic into the wilderness. We’re Emily & Heather...equal parts heart and chaos...pulling stories out of people like snacks from the bottom of a backpack. We hike. We float. We talk. And somehow, in between all the laughs and mosquito bites, something real always surfaces.At the heart of each episode is one question: What was your pivotal outdoor moment—the one that changed everything?We’re goofy. We’re deep. We’re a little unhinged. And we somehow bring that out in our guests too. Think campfire vibes meets podcast energy...with just enough weird to keep things interesting.Together let’s GO WILDLY!Today's Guest: Diana Matula, A clinical herbalist and Level 3 MovNat Trainer, Restorative Exercise Specialist, and NASM Certified Personal Trainer. Episode Summary: In Episode 4, Part 2 In this episode, we hike to the summit of Bolt Mountain with Diana Matula, a clinical herbalist and certified movement coach whose life is deeply rooted in nature, wellness, and embodied living. From our perch at the top, we dive into Diana’s journey with natural movement—what it means, how she teaches it, and why it resonates so deeply with people of all ages and backgrounds. She shares how her classes have become more than just fitness—they’re spaces of play, healing, and genuine connection where community naturally forms through movement. Her approach is accessible, joyful, and grounded in a belief that returning to our body’s innate wisdom is one of the most powerful things we can do.We also explore the path she took to become a Level 3 MovNat trainer, including the details of her intensive certification experience in the desert. Diana recounts the physical and mental challenges of the course, and some unforgettable moments from the field. We talk about what it’s like to commit to a lifestyle and she opens up about the chapter of life she’s navigating right now. This episode is a true deep dive into the philosophy, grit, and joy behind the natural movement lifestyle.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:🌲Diana's Daily Routines & Rituals🤸🏽Cold Plunge Hacks🌀 Social Media Boundaries 🌞 How to start your natural movement practice todayConnect With Diana & Attend a Class With HerWebsiteInstagram: @dianagmatulaMovNat Southern Oregon: @movnat.southern.oregonMovNat CertificationFilmed on Location:Bolt Mountain Southern Oregon42.3720° N, 123.4108° Whttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/...https://visitgrantspass.com/Resources & Brands Mentioned (not sponsored…yet):MovNat www.movnat.comVibram Five Finger barefoot shoes https://www.vibram.com/us/shop/fivefingersYogi Tea https://yogi-life.com/en-USLet's Go Wildly Together:-Follow us on Instagram: @gowildlypodcast-Tag us on your hikes or adventures using #gowildly -Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode-Leave us a review — it helps so much!-Get inspired: www.gowildlypodcast.com-Want to be a guest or sponsor the show? Visit gowildlypodcast.com & sign-up for our newsletter & never miss an event, group hike, discount codes (when those start), digital guides to the outdoors, and more behind the scenes content.Keywords: natural movement, MovNat certification, movement coach, barefoot training, functional fitness, outdoor fitness, nature-based wellness, movement classes, mobility training, wild fitness, embodied movement, mindful movement, fitness in nature, holistic movement, Southern Oregon fitness, Pacific Northwest hiking podcast, Bolt Mountain hike, Oregon movement coach, hiking podcast, natural lifestyle podcast, primal movement, movement practices, go wildly, go wildly podcast, southern oregon, pnw,oregon explored | |||
| Ep. 4 | Part 1 | From Wild Child to Barefoot Guide Living the Way of Natural Movement | 16 mai 2025 | 00:36:12 | |
🌲🎙️🥾Episode #4 Part 1 Form Wild Child to Barefoot Guide Living the Way of Natural Movement "It's the Magic of the MovNat Class" The Go Wildly Podcast is what happens when two childhood friends & dirtbag adventure junkies and decide to bring a mic into the wilderness. We’re Emily & Heather...equal parts heart and chaos...pulling stories out of people like snacks from the bottom of a backpack. We hike. We float. We talk. And somehow, in between all the laughs and mosquito bites, something real always surfaces. At the heart of each episode is one question: What was your pivotal outdoor moment—the one that changed everything? We’re goofy. We’re deep. We’re a little unhinged. And we somehow bring that out in our guests too. Think campfire vibes meets podcast energy...with just enough weird to keep things interesting. Together let’s GO WILDLY! Today's Guest: Diana Matula, A clinical herbalist and Level 3 MovNat Trainer, Restorative Exercise Specialist, and NASM Certified Personal Trainer. Episode Summary: In Episode 4, Part 1 In this episode, we hike to the summit of Bolt Mountain with Diana Matula, a clinical herbalist and certified movement coach whose life is deeply rooted in nature, wellness, and embodied living. From our perch at the top, we dive into Diana’s journey with natural movement—what it means, how she teaches it, and why it resonates so deeply with people of all ages and backgrounds. She shares how her classes have become more than just fitness—they’re spaces of play, healing, and genuine connection where community naturally forms through movement. Her approach is accessible, joyful, and grounded in a belief that returning to our body’s innate wisdom is one of the most powerful things we can do. We also explore the path she took to become a Level 3 MovNat trainer, including the details of her intensive certification experience in the desert. Diana recounts the physical and mental challenges of the course, and some unforgettable moments from the field. We talk about what it’s like to commit to a lifestyle and she opens up about the chapter of life she’s navigating right now. This episode is a true deep dive into the philosophy, grit, and joy behind the natural movement lifestyle. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 🌲Diana's path to becoming a MovNat coach 🤸🏽The principles of MovNat and its benefits 🌀How she runs her class & community 🌞The Chapter of Life she's currently in 👣Crazy stories of the MovNat certification Connect With Diana & Attend a Class With Her
Filmed on Location: Bolt Mountain Southern Oregon 42.3720° N, 123.4108° W https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/bolt-mountain-trail https://visitgrantspass.com/ Resources & Brands Mentioned (not sponsored…yet): MovNat www.movnat.com Survivor https://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/ Book Reference https://sarahjmaas.com/throne-of-glass-series/ Let's Go Wildly Together: -Follow us on Instagram: @gowildlypodcast -Tag us on your hikes or adventures using #gowildly -Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode -Leave us a review — it helps so much! -Get inspired: www.gowildlypodcast.com -Want to be a guest or sponsor the show? Visit gowildlypodcast.com & sign-up for our newsletter & never miss an event, group hike, discount codes (when those start), digital guides to the outdoors, and more behind the scenes content. Keywords: natural movement, MovNat certification, movement coach, barefoot training, functional fitness, outdoor fitness, nature-based wellness, movement classes, mobility training, wild fitness, embodied movement, mindful movement, fitness in nature, holistic movement, Southern Oregon fitness, Pacific Northwest hiking podcast, Bolt Mountain hike, Oregon movement coach, hiking podcast, natural lifestyle podcast, primal movement, movement practices, go wildly, go wildly podcast, southern oregon, pnw, oregon explored | |||