IN THE BUSH Podcast

Cole Wilks & Joel Van Der Loon

Bushcraft

Hunting

Survival Skills

Elk Hunting

Wilderness Survival

Nature Connection

Foraging

Mental Health

Alone

Ranching

Naked and Afraid

Community

Sustainability

Shelter Building

Texas

Wildlife Management

Tanzania

Hunting Techniques

Bear Hunting

Bow Building

IN THE BUSH is where wilderness survival, hunting and ancestral knowledge meet something deeper. Hosts Cole and Joel go beyond the how-to of bushcraft and nature connection, diving into the psychological, spiritual, philosophical, and energetic threads that run through it all. Each episode is a real conversation — unhurried, curious, and willing to get deep — with guests ranging from accomplished ... more

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	72	Founded	3 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	WildernessEducationHow ToSports

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Intuitive Healing, Spirit Guides & Trusting Your Knowing with Amanda Mahalik

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Joel sits down with intuitive healer Amanda Mahalik.

In this episode:

• Psychic, medium or intuitive healer? Amanda explains the differences and why she prefers "intuitive healer."

• How a reading feels. For Amanda everything star... more

29 Oct 2026 • 56 min

Physical, mental, and emotional toughness with Greg Everett

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Greg Everett is the founder of Catalyst Athletics, a longtime weightlifting coach, and the author of Tough: Building True Mental, Physical, and Emotional Toughness for Success and Fulfillment. He is known for helping athletes develo... more

19 Oct 2026 • 1 hr 8 min

Energy healing, somatic release, and what it means to live in flow with Eva Müller

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Joel Van der Loon and Eva Müller explore energy healing from a practical, experience-led perspective. Joel shares his own intense somatic releases and spiritual transformation after divorce, while Eva explains how she works with hig... more

9 Oct 2026 • 1 hr 19 min

Finding Your Life’s Purpose with Joel

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Joel Van der Loon shares a solo episode on purpose, vulnerability, and the process of uncovering what he believes the soul is here to learn in this lifetime. He explores how childhood conditioning, fear, and unconscious beliefs can ... more

28 Sep 2026 • 27 min

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Recent Guests

Amanda Mahalik

Intuitive healer with about 17 years of experience and a vocal channel for L'Estere

Episode: Intuitive Healing, Spirit Guides & Trusting Your Knowing with Amanda Mahalik

Greg Everett

Founder of Catalyst Athletics, longtime weightlifting coach and author of Tough

Catalyst Athletics

Episode: Physical, mental, and emotional toughness with Greg Everett

Eva Müller

Energy healer

Self-employed energy healing practitioner

Episode: Energy healing, somatic release, and what it means to live in flow with Eva Müller

Jamie Bowles

Regional habitat biologist for the Deschutes Watersheds

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Episode: Jamie Bowles of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Ryan Levinson

Survivalist, adventurer, and athlete with a progressive muscular dystrophy

Independent; had sponsorships and athletic affiliations over the years

Episode: Ryan Levinson on purpose, surrender, and rebuilding identity through adversity

Darren Silver

Wilderness skills expert, passionate about rites of passage and vision quests

Episode: Rite of passage and Vision quests with Darren Silver

Justin Egliskis

An outdoor enthusiast and philosophy speaker

Episode: Death, Alignment, and questioning your thoughts with Justin Egliskis

Jessica Carew Kraft

Author of 'Why We Need to Be Wild'

Episode: Why we need to be Wild with Jessica Carew Kraft

Aaron Bott

Wolf biologist with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Episode: Wolf management, behavior, and controversy with Biologist Aaron Bott

Hosts

Cole Wilks

Co-host of an engaging podcast focused on bushcraft and wilderness survival, with discussions that dive deep into personal growth and philosophy.

Joel van der Loon

Co-host who engages in various topics related to wilderness survival and transformative experiences, sharing insights through powerful conversations.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 149 ratings

Fantastic podcast
I started listening to this podcast for the skills discussions, but stayed for the real talk. It is so reassuring hearing men talk about emotions and care and community. This is such an important topic especially now and I’m here for it (even though I’m a woman).
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5
BlazeJester
United Statesa year ago
Thank you
Thank you for all the great content. Just listened to Luke’s episode from last year (good timing) and just wanted to thank everyone involved. Luke has been a massive inspiration and role model for me as a man, and I know he’s had similar impacts on (perhaps) millions of other young men. Thank you for giving us a little peak behind the scenes and into his thought process!
Apple Podcasts
5
SlurpyDerper
United Statesa year ago
Best Podcast!
What a wealth of knowledge on so many different topics in the bushcraft and bow hunting genres.
Apple Podcasts
5
Feralgentleman
United States2 years ago
A show you’ll ACTUALLY learn from.
I found this show because I was listening to Joe Flowers interviews and I was struck by how much better this interview was than the others. They really know how to ask some great questions and that makes all the difference. They take the time to provide more clarity when it’s needs and do a great job describing things from high and low levels so every listener can get something out of their conversations. This is definitely my new favorite podcast.
Apple Podcasts
5
James Weather15
United States2 years ago
First time podcast listener-now fan for life
Simply magical. After the recent passing of a mentor, father figure, dear friend - Tom Brown Jr, someone posted a link to their episode with Jon Young.
I haven’t been so inspired since I sat the day I came home from war and sat in Tom’s backyard begging Tom for a spot as a Caretaker of his Tracker School.
There are many way for Dirt Time, most of us being trapped by our modern lifestyle and jobs, listening to this podcast is thus a gift for our daily lives
Apple Podcasts
5
GunnersRun
United States2 years ago

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Reviews highlight the combination of personal stories and practical advice, making it accessible for both novice and experienced outdoor enthusiasts.

Many praise the hosts for their knowledge and genuine passion for the subjects they cover, often citing the show's educational value.

Listeners are excited about the unique guests and their varied perspectives, indicating a desire for diverse content that fosters learning and growth.

Listeners appreciate the depth of discussions and the authentic conversations that explore emotional experiences in the outdoors.

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Apple Podcasts	#130	United Kingdom/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts	#221	Australia/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts	#2	Philippines/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts	#36	Saudi Arabia/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts	#42	India/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts	#52	Poland/Sports/Wilderness

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Intuitive Healing, Spirit Guides & Trusting Your Knowing with Amanda Mahalik

Q: I would love you just to talk about spirit guides, if you could explain in your words, like, what are they? Do you have consistent ones yourself? And how people really benefit from understanding who and what guides are?

Mahalik describes spirit guides as nonphysical support systems or higher wisdom that people can call upon for perspective. She says connecting with them can be transformative, while advising listeners to distinguish supportive guidance from messages that are controlling or ego-flattering.

Intuitive Healing, Spirit Guides & Trusting Your Knowing with Amanda Mahalik

Q: Could you please tell us like what it is you do and why you would call yourself an intuitive instead of a psychic or, you know, the difference between a psychic, a medium, an intuitive?

Mahalik calls herself an intuitive healer because her work combines sensing subtle emotional and energetic information with helping people address challenges and move toward healing. She distinguishes this from psychic work, commonly associated with predicting the future, and mediumship, which focuses on connecting people with loved ones who have died.

Physical, mental, and emotional toughness with Greg Everett

Q: What is a technique or something that like an average non-athletic, just an average domesticated person could consider pursuing in order to enhance their ability to regulate themselves in intense emotional situations?

Everett recommends building confidence through experience, examining one's reactions, and trying unfamiliar activities where fear, uncertainty or embarrassment are possible. Testing abilities also helps people recognize their limitations.

Physical, mental, and emotional toughness with Greg Everett

Q: What is your experience with this? And with the athletes that you've trained?

Everett says physical challenges can mask emotional difficulties. Solitude can bring avoided thoughts and regrets forward, and emotional stress can overwhelm people who are otherwise able to endure physical hardship.

Jamie Bowles of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Q: Please tell the listeners exactly what you do. What is your job description?

I'm the regional habitat biologist for the Deschutes Watersheds, focusing on protecting wildlife habitat at a large scale, working with access programs, monitoring populations, and contributing to habitat conservation efforts and conflict management.

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Focused on bushcraft, wilderness survival, and deep connections with nature, this show tackles a wide array of topics, including hunting, spirituality, and personal growth. With each episode, the hosts invite both experts and lesser-known individuals to discuss their experiences and insights, creating a rich tapestry of knowledge and perspectives related to outdoor living and personal development. Unique elements include explorations of philosophical themes and transformative experiences, appealing to both novices and seasoned outdoor enthusiasts looking for depth beyond the surface level.

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7. Justin Egliskis
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