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The Living Project

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  • A powerful journey with the wild. Hosted by Cormac Davey and Josh Bulpin, who between us have led more than 50 personal development expeditions in the wild around the world. On all our expeditions it is the human journey of exploration of self, other and the planet that fascinates us. It's what we're all about. In this podcast we feature guests; ordinarily inspired people from around the world keen to share their relationship with the wild, their human journey, and to inspire you. We share the wisdom of their authentic stories of the soul, for you to consider yourselves while walking your own path. Be True. Live Wild Original Music: Nigel Lacey @delaceynigel (https://www.instagram.com/delaceynigel/) Follow us @itsthelivingproject (https://www.instagram.com/itsthelivingproject/)
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  • S4 Ep37: #37 In conversation with Brad Booker

    S4 Ep37: #37 In conversation with Brad Booker
    Jul 8 2021
    Welcome to Episode 37. Today we’re joined by Brad Booker; an educator from British Columbia, Canada. We recorded this conversation remotely between the Chimp, on a hectic sunny Thames, Basecamp Swindon & Dawson Creek Canada.
     
    So who is Brad?

    Brad's spent significant time facilitating outdoor youth education programs in remote wilderness, and has more recently transitioned to setting deeper roots with the wild on his family farm. He currently works as a high school vice principal. 

    In this episode we find Brad in a reflective space in which he considers his evolving relationship with the wild, as he says, moving from guest to family member. 

    It is important to note that our conversation starts with an acknowledgement of the very poignant news of that day, namely the finding of the buried bodies of 215 indigenous children on the site of a former residential school in Kamloops, Canada. Our love and thoughts are with everyone effected by this tragic news.

    In our conversation today we were inspired to hear about Brad’s passion as an educator to foster a love of the wild with people, particularly young people. He says that this is critical to individual wellbeing and nature conservation.  He highlights that education is also the key to bringing healing and reconciliation between all people’s across Canada.  While this is a very Canadian story, it provides some insight for us all as we navigate our relationship with the wild within and without and our cultural context wherever we are.

    We are honoured to share this special chat with Brad

    Loads of love, Us x
    Want to do something powerful and Wild? Join one of our Wild journeys
    We're on Insta @itsthelivingproject - we'd love to see you there x
    Original Music by Nigel Lacey @delaceynigel 
    BE TRUE. LIVE WILD
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    55 mins
  • S4 Ep36: #36 In conversation with Izzy De Santis

    S4 Ep36: #36 In conversation with Izzy De Santis
    Jun 24 2021
    Welcome to Episode 36. Today we’re joined by horse whispering adventurist and mental health champion Izzy De Santis. We recorded this conversation in Izzy’s adventure filled attic, shortly after she guided us on a beautiful hike in her local Wild in county Durham.   So who is Izzy?   Izzy’s an international expedition leader, a former member of her local Mountain Rescue team, and a passionate veterinary nurse. As we discover in this chat, her real passion is horses. She grew up with them and they’re an integral part of her life and her being. In 2022 she plans to combine her passion for horses with her love of adventure and she takes part in the epic Mongol Derby.   In this episode we hear all about Izzy’s love of adventure, and she bravely shares with us her mental health journey. She’s open in sharing her biggest challenge; her struggle with her mental health and her reality that the wild and adventurous path she’s followed and continues to pursue, has been a key part of her recovery and it continues to sooth and nurture her.   In our conversation with this special, thoughtful human we were inspired to hear such truth, and are privileged to hear Izzy’s message for others.    This conversation is an inspiring and brave gift to us all as we walk our own paths. Thanks Izzy.

    Loads of love, Us x
    Want to do something powerful and Wild? Join one of our Wild journeys
    We're on Insta @itsthelivingproject - we'd love to see you there x
    Original Music by Nigel Lacey @delaceynigel 
    BE TRUE. LIVE WILD
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    44 mins
  • S4 Ep35: #35 In conversation with Paul Lewis

    S4 Ep35: #35 In conversation with Paul Lewis
    Jun 17 2021
    Welcome to Episode 35. Today we’re joined by mountaineering environmentalist Paul Lewis. We recorded this conversation in Dave the Wild bus, just after Paul took us for a little yomp in his local Wild – the Peak District National Park, specifically; stanage edge and Robin Hood’s caves.
    Paul lives with his family in the Peak district where he runs his own outdoor business, Peak Mountaineering. An outdoor enthusiast and life-long adventurer, Paul’s been rock climbing since he was a teenager in the peaks and further afield. Unsurprisingly the climbing bug led him on a different journey of education and his graduation came when he achieved his Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor Award, no mean feat! Paul’s a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and a Leading Practitioner of the Institute of Outdoor Learning.    In this episode we hear that Paul, above all describes himself as a teacher and an educator and that wild places are his classroom. Both Josh & I have worked with Paul and can testify to his passion for supporting and mentoring other aspiring professionals, as well as young people and adults on their wild adventures.    In our conversation with this special, thoughtful human we were inspired to hear about his crucial life learnings found in Wild places, his organisation of annual litter picks in the Peak District and his deep care and commitment to look after the environment that has given him so much.   We were honoured to share time and conversation with Paul up in the Peaks, enjoy the chat.

    Find out more about Paul and Peak Mountaineering at the website above or on Insta @peakmountaineering

    Loads of love, Us x
    Want to do something powerful and Wild? Join one of our Wild journeys
    We're on Insta @itsthelivingproject - we'd love to see you there x
    Original Music by Nigel Lacey @delaceynigel 
    BE TRUE. LIVE WILD
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    47 mins
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