Wilderness Within ★5.03 ratings

Wilderness Within (WW) is an exploration of inner worlds and landscapes through shared stories, lived wisdom, and honest conversations with changemakers, elders, and visionaries whom I am privileged to call friends. Birthed from a realisation of how radical it is to carry such inspirational humans in my life, this project is an invitation to step beyond the superficial and dive into the depths of our devotions, motivations, and vulnerabilities.Each episode is an unhurried, open share celebrating the triumphs, learnings, and raw honesty of these wonderful souls. From ancient skills practitioner Tamara Wilder on eldership, paleotechnics, and ancestral connection, to organic farming pioneer Jim Barngrover on living soil, native seed saving, and rural community sovereignty, to personal solo meditations recorded on trail walks touching into truth, grief, and deep gratitude, Wilderness Within weaves a tapestry of stories reconnecting us to our spirit and inner self, to one another, and to the land.Hosted by Kai J. Lee, a storyteller, facilitator, and community weaver, this show is an uncommercialised sanctuary dedicated to whānaungatanga (kinship and genuine relationship) and deep listening. Wilderness Within runs alongside Letters at Dawn, my primary devotion on Substack. Together, these creations document a personal evolution of rediscovering identity, standing for truth, and honouring the human experience across past, present, and future. My wish is that these shared stories serve you on your own inner discoveries.Listen & Connect:Website: wildernesswithinpod.comInstagram: @wildernesswithinpodSubstack + financial contributions: lettersatdawn.substack.comWW is an independent, listener-supported project made possible by the ongoing generosity of our community. Deepest gratitude to my brothers Scott Hanson and Carlos Militante for the original soundtrack and logo, and to all the past patrons, clients, and friends who have sustained this passion project across the years.No