A Wilder Life with Eric Edmeades

What if modern nutrition is built on a misunderstanding—and the key to better health lies in how humans actually evolved to eat? Dr. Bill Schindler is an archaeologist, food anthropologist, and author of Eat Like a Human. He’s spent over 20 years studying ancestral technologies, co-starred in National Geographic’s The Great Human Race, and traveled the world living with indigenous communities to understand how humans really evolved to eat. In this conversation, Eric and Bill explore ancestral

What does freedom really mean in a world built to distract you and keep you stuck? Scott Tavlin is a motivational speaker, morning radio host on Magic 94.9, and founder of the Dare to Dream movement focused on helping people take action, build discipline, and create meaningful lives. Through his work in media, schools, and corporate events, he empowers audiences to break limiting patterns and pursue purpose-driven careers. In this episode, Eric and Scott explore modern distraction, the illusion

What if your body isn’t broken—but trying to tell you something you’ve been ignoring? Sahar Paz is a somatic practitioner, founder of House of Paz, and a stage 4 cancer survivor whose work bridges nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and embodiment. After decades of living in survival mode—and a life-altering diagnosis—she transformed her approach to healing by reconnecting with the body rather than fighting it. In this conversation with Eric Edmeades, Sahar shares how trauma, stress,

What if the biggest challenge of adulthood isn’t too little opportunity—but too much? Emilia Niglas is the host of Adulting with Emilia, a podcast dedicated to helping young people navigate modern life by learning from world-class thinkers across health, mindset, and personal development. Raised across cultures and shaped by global experiences, she brings a grounded yet expansive perspective to what it means to grow up today. In this conversation, Eric sits down with Emilia to explore the real

What if your worst moment is actually working for you—and you just can’t see it yet? In this episode of A Wilder Life, Eric discusses a high-stakes moment in his entrepreneurial journey when he faced imminent financial collapse—and how a simple shift in mindset, sparked by meditation and inspired by Wayne Dyer’s teachings, transformed not only his emotional state but the outcome itself. Key Takeaways: → Your experience of life is shaped more by your state than your circumstances. → When you

What if the best leaders are not the ones with the most authority, but the ones who create trust, accountability, and growth in the people around them? In this episode of A Wilder Life, Eric discusses leadership, feedback, team culture, and human connection with Keith Ferrazzi, exploring how great leaders earn influence, create psychological safety, and help teams “co-elevate” instead of relying on control and hierarchy. Key Takeaways: → Leadership is not about title or control, but about ear