Episode 13: A Lesson from the Bushmen

What if a forgotten cave, a 259,000-year-old skull, and a bow you can’t pull back could rewrite your understanding of health, instinct, and your place in human history?
In this episode of A Wilder Life, Eric discusses
an extraordinary story that ties together ancestral memory, personal transformation, and the deep biological wisdom encoded in our DNA. From a mysterious compulsion to climb a hill in South Africa that leads him to his great-grandfather’s archaeological site, to reflections on the Hadza people’s diet and strength, Eric reveals how ancient human experience holds profound lessons for modern health, purpose, and connection.
Key Takeaways:
→ Instinct is not random—sometimes, it's ancestral memory calling us home.
→ The human diet is not a mystery; it's been recorded in the earth for 200,000 years.
→ Our modern health confusion is manufactured and profitable for others.
→ You are the result of cosmic-level improbability—act like it.
→ Mentorship, even in a single moment, can unlock profound transformation.
More from Eric Edmeades:
Eric explores the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern well-being, blending storytelling with life-changing insight drawn from his experiences with the Hadza and personal moments of clarity.
Quotes from Eric Edmeades:
● "I must run up this trail. I must. I do not have a choice."
● "Any mystery you have about the human diet was bought and paid for."
● "You're a God—a multi-generational God. You are the cosmic lottery."
● "Sometimes all you need to do is switch to a slightly uncomfortable position and push."
● "I have a lot of different ways of measuring success in life. One of them is the number of nights I get to sit around a fire."
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Are you ready to uncover how ancestral instincts and ancient wisdom can radically transform your health and sense of purpose?
Tune in to our latest episode of A Wilder Life with Eric Edmeades, as we explore a remarkable personal story that weaves together ancestral memory, 200,000 years of human history, and how modern disconnection from our roots is impacting our well-being.
In this episode, we cover:
→ Why a mysterious pull toward a cave in South Africa led Eric to an ancestral discovery.
→ How 200,000 years of dietary history debunks today’s health confusion.
→ The shocking truth about modern food misinformation and who profits from it.
→ The power of human improbability—and what it means for your self-worth.
→ How a simple shift in approach (and a push from a Hadza chief) can unlock your potential.
Listen now to gain valuable insights and learn how to reclaim your health, rediscover your instincts, and reconnect with what it truly means to be human!