About this episode
🎙️ Please make sure to click the 'Follow' the show - It really helps the show, Thanks!What does it take to survive the extremes—not just of the wild, nature, but of pressure, fatigue, and the unpredictable?In this episode, I sit down with Megan Hine, one of the most trusted survival consultants, expedition leaders, and adventure safety producers on the planet. From guiding A-list celebrities across jungle gorges and desert canyons to building trust with tribes, cartels, and government fixers in far-flung corners of the world—Megan’s story is a masterclass in leadership, resilience, and reading the wild.We dig into Megan's roots—from muddy childhoods in Snowdonia to cycling the Malvern Hills, her ADHD diagnosis, and how early outdoor exposure lit a lifelong fire. She shares behind-the-scenes stories from Man vs. Wild, talks about the psychology of rigging fake-peril challenges, and explains how STOP and the Survival Rule of 3 can help you avoid panic and poor decisions in the wild—or modern life.There’s grit, humour, and wisdom throughout this one. Whether you're leading a team or just need a push to step outdoors, Megan's stories might change how you view risk, trust, and what it means to truly be alive.🎥🎙️ Watch Here👉 YouTube What You’ll Learn🧠IDEAS • Why perception of risk often matters more than the actual danger • How wilderness lessons apply to leadership, TV, and life • The role of empathy and autonomy in high-stress team dynamics🪖 INSIGHTS • “Luck opens the door, but graft keeps it open.” • Good fixers are the unsung heroes of global adventure filmmaking • Burnout isn’t just physical—it’s emotional backlog catching up once the mission ends📚 REFERENCES • Land of the Long White Cloud (book): https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39345619 • The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien • Cliffhanger (film) • STOP Framework: Stop, Think, Observe, Plan • UK Scouting: https://www.scouts.org.uk • PSYCH Media Solutions (Megan's company): https://www.psychmediasolutions.com • Megan Hine Instagram: @megan_hine🌍 FACTS • Megan once lowered a Jeep Wrangler on a single rope • She’s led safety for shows involving 400+ crew in remote terrain • Lyme disease, caught in the UK, changed her approach to adventure health🎒 Episode TakeawayYou don’t need a passport or a plan—adventure begins the moment you step outside your front doorSend a text
