About this episode
Most people fantasize about escaping the modern world—this woman actually did it.In this week’s episode, host Kim Anderson sits down with Miriam Lancewood, international bestselling author and wilderness explorer, whose life story reads like a modern-day survival epic. Miriam and her husband Peter walked into the wilds of New Zealand in 2010 with no technology, no back-up plan, and a big question: What happens to mind and body when you live far away from civilization? That one question shaped their next seven years—and changed their lives forever.You’ll hear about the life skills it takes to truly live off the land, what it means to hunt your own food after growing up vegetarian, and why boredom might be one of the greatest teachers of all. Miriam also shares the story of their nomadic lifestyle across Europe, settling in the Bulgarian mountains, and the deep clarity that only nature can provide.In this episode, you’ll learn:What it really takes to survive in the wilderness without modern tools or techThe unexpected truths about hunting, solitude, and slowing way downWhy living with nature transforms your body, mind, and relationshipIf you've ever dreamed of escaping the chaos and returning to something more primal, this episode is for you. Tune in—you might just walk away rethinking the way you live.RESOURCES:Connect with Miriam: Website & YouTubePick Up a Copy of Her Books:Woman in the WildernessWild at Heart: The Dangers of a Nomadic LifeWANT MORE? Check Out these episodes from other female adventurers:Rowing Across the Pacific, Breaking World Records & Redefining Leadership through Adventure Travel w/ Sophia Denison Johnston #32Walking the World: One Woman’s 20,000-Mile, 7-Year Journey Across 4 Continents w/ Angela Maxwell #154 EPISODE DETAILS:05:17 - You don't have to work in order to live13:18 - The miracle 15:13 - Confidence comes by comparison26:14 - When you have nothing but time35:50 - The key to a healthy, long-lasting relationshipSupport the showLOVE THE SHOW? Help shape what's next. Take this quick listener survey! Travel Longer with Less Money—Download Your FREE GUIDE & Start Exploring!
