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For The Wild

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For The Wild is a slow media organization dedicated to land-based protection, co-liberation, and intersectional storytelling. We are rooted in a paradigm shift away from human supremacy, endless growth, and consumerism. Our work highlights impactful stories and deeply-felt meaning making as balms for these times.

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Latest Episodes

Continuing our Illuminating Worldviews series, we hear from X̱ʼunei Lance Twitchell in conversation with Guná Jensen exploring the vital work of Tlingít language revitalization. Together, they reflect on the deep emotional resonance of speaking in on... more

Over the past months, For The Wild has journeyed to the Yukon in partnership with Illuminating Worldviews. Illuminating Worldviews is a space for examining the worldviews in which we find ourselves and to learn how they actively shape the material re... more

On July 19th, Joanna Macy, beloved teacher and past guest, passed away peacefully at home in Berkeley, California. In honor of her legacy, we are rebroadcasting her episode “The World as Lover and Self,” originally released in 2015 when the show was ... more

We are rebroadcasting our extended conversation with Andrea Gibson as we honor their death on July 14th, 2025. The conversation, originally aired In September of 2023, was entitled “The Blessings of the Wound.” 

For so many of us who have been touch... more

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Zuni Lance Twitchell
Professor of Alaska Native Languages at the University of Alaska Southeast, advocate for Indigenous language reclamation.
University of Alaska Southeast
Episode: ILLUMINATING WORLDVIEWS on Land, Language, and Love S1:2
Prentis Hemphill
Author of "What It Takes to Heal"
Episode: Earthly Reads: Prentis Hemphill on What It Takes to Heal 1:6
Alexis Pauline Gumbs
Author of Survival Is a Promise, The Eternal Life of Audre Lorde
Episode: Earthly Reads: Alexis Pauline Gumbs on Survival Is a Promise S1:5
Céline Semaan
Author of A Woman is a School
Episode: Earthly Reads: Céline Semaan on A Woman is a School S1:4
Marcia Bjornerud
Geologist and author of Turning to Stone
Episode: Earthly Reads: Marcia Bjornerud on Turning to Stone S1:3
Adrienne Marie Brown
Author of 'Loving Corrections' and activist
Episode: Earthly Reads: adrienne maree brown on Loving Corrections S1:1
Bio Okomalafé
Collaborator on the slow study course
The Emergence Network
Episode: The Year Ahead (2025)
Resma Menachem
Episode: The Year Ahead (2025)
Orlan Bishop
Episode: The Year Ahead (2025)

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Ayana Young
Ayana Young is an insightful host known for her thought-provoking interviews and deep connections with her guests, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and emotional engagement. She addresses critical themes related to environmentalism, identity, and community.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • I like the content and guests, but…

    The new short format is not that satisfying, issues can barely be touched on and then we are directed to pay for the classes. It’s disappointing bc this form of monetizing deprives the listening experience… It’s really important content, too bad I’m too broke in disability to keep paying and paying for subscriptions

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Brvzq
    United States7 months ago
  • Peaceful and inspiring

    This is the kind of content I want when I want to learn but don’t want to add to my overwhelm and stress. I feel calmer, energized, and grounded after listening to episodes (instead of activated and stressed like other media).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MassachusettsMaggie
    United Statesa year ago
  • Can’t recommend more

    I’ve been listening to this podcast for years and just love everything about it. It’s so insightful and just beautiful. I always learn something new and am made to feel more relaxed by the end of each episode. Loving the website, zines, films and learning tools.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stella Yna
    Australiaa year ago
  • Opinion, belief, and fact

    I treasure this podcast. Ayana is an extraordinary interlocutor. I am writing because I just listened to the Sophie Strand interview. Several times in her very opinionated view of the world she shared beliefs and opinions that are just that, but which have basis in truth or fact. One can tell wondrous stories of the living world that dissolve one’s sense of “self.” Her stories do the opposite though it is obviously not her intention.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    redtail-hawk
    United States2 years ago
  • Deep Wild Wisdom

    In a world full of faux news, disinformation, misinformation, propaganda and fear-mongering, this podcast series is a refreshing reminder of what’s really true and real and important.

    The series fills my heart with a profound knowing that in the long game world of the soul, every big and small act of faith and goodness actually matters, and no thought, word or gesture goes unnoticed by the natural world. This knowing inspires me to do better and never give up. Thank you from the depths of my b... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DeeJay Kali~the Dancing Dakini
    South Africa2 years ago

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Some express disappointment over the podcast's monetization strategies, feeling it detracts from the listening experience.
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ILLUMINATING WORLDVIEWS on Land, Language, and Love S1:2
Q: What role do you see love and empathy playing in this work?
Zuni emphasized that love and empathy are crucial for improving the lives of indigenous peoples and fostering community support.
ILLUMINATING WORLDVIEWS on Land, Language, and Love S1:2
Q: Where did your journey in language start?
Zuni shared about his early connection with his grandfather and the pivotal moments that inspired him to learn Tlingit.
ANDREA GIBSON on the Blessings of the Wound [HOMAGE] /370
Q: How has your life journey led you to places where you've had to reevaluate and reframe the ways you've made meaning?
Gibson reflects on setbacks and how they see loss—shifting from feeling disconnected to embracing life with a broader perspective.
Earthly Reads: Alexis Pauline Gumbs on Survival Is a Promise S1:5
Q: How does intimacy and care factor into your understanding of Audre Lorde's work?
Gumbs emphasized that intimacy and care foster a deeper connection and understanding of the planet, leading to a transformative relationship with both self and surroundings.
Earthly Reads: Alexis Pauline Gumbs on Survival Is a Promise S1:5
Q: How did you tune your writing to details like Audre's relationship to the earth?
Alexis spoke of following Audre Lorde's profound connection with earth and how her writing draws on intimate details that speak to universal experiences, highlighting that the planet is not a mere backdrop but central to our lives.

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This podcast engages with themes of environmental justice, deep emotional connection to the earth, and the complexities of healing and identity. It regularly features in-depth conversations with authors, activists, and thinkers who explore the interconnection of personal experiences, societal challenges, and the natural world. Listeners can expect thoughtful discussions centered around social inequalities, community-building, and the importance of nurturing relationships with both people and the environment. The unique blend of ecological awareness and personal narrative makes this an enriching experience for those who seek to engage with pressing issues of our time while fostering a sense of hope and collective action.

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1. Emergence Magazine Podcast
2. Green Dreamer: Seeding change towards collective healing, sustainability, regeneration
3. How to Survive the End of the World
4. The Emerald
5. Accidental Gods

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For The Wild launched 11 years ago and published 390 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on For The Wild include:

1. Zuni Lance Twitchell
2. Prentis Hemphill
3. Alexis Pauline Gumbs
4. Céline Semaan
5. Marcia Bjornerud
6. Adrienne Marie Brown
7. Bio Okomalafé
8. Resma Menachem

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