Have you ever imagined yourself living off grid? What if I told you wildness is actually about dancing with paradox, about holding the tension between chaos and control, life and death, joy and sorrow? Our guest today, Elka Wilder, spent 23 years living off-grid in a New Mexico canyon, and she's got a take on wildness that'll make you rethink everything. In this episode, Elka is going to help us explore how living close to nature can teach us to navigate different paradoxes, heal our relationship with ourselves, and tap into the power of our own voices. In today’s podcast episode, we’ll take you through: - A unique definition of "wild" that embraces life's paradoxes - How living in nature can heal body image issues and transform self-perception - The power of voice activation and sound healing in personal growth - Insights into writing a memoir and cookbook based on off-grid living experiences - Practical tips for incorporating rewilding practices into modern life - Honest discussions about mother-daughter relationships and physical limitations - Inspiring ideas for creating intentional communities and becoming an elder And so much more!

Elka Wilder lived completely off-grid in a New Mexico river canyon for 23 years, where she found her voice, taught wild foods and ReWilding workshops, led sweat lodge ceremonies, wild women's gatherings and vision quests, taught homesteading skills, and held compassionate space for hundreds of people from all over the world. Her mission is to support people and especially women, in accessing and expressing their full spectrum selves through connection to Earth, Other, and Cosmos. She believes that this work has the capacity to alchemize grief, nourish our bodies, homes, and communities, and heal the wounds of generational trauma.

You can check out her offerings at: http://www.elkawilder.com/

and visit her Substack at http://elkawilder.substack.com/

She currently works as a private chef, Singing Sound Bath facilitator, and voice activation coach and is soon to be embarking on a quest to co-create the Eco-Village of her dreams.