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A Wilder Life

A Wilder Life

By: Eric Edmeades
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 A Wilder Life is a transformative podcast hosted by Eric Edmeades, delving into evolutionary mismatch theory and The Evolution Gap. Each episode examines the widening disconnect between our ancestral roots and modern society—gaps that contribute to rising levels of depression, anxiety, addiction, and reliance on psychoactive drugs, despite this being the safest era in human history. Through conversations that blend ancestral wisdom with modern science, listeners gain practical insights to enhance their health, relationships, longevity, and overall quality of life. Economics
Episodes
  • What Creates a Healthy Organization with Keith Ferrazzi

    What Creates a Healthy Organization with Keith Ferrazzi
    Mar 25 2026
    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 earning trust and influence. → Real feedback requires care, responsibility, and intention, not reckless honesty. → High-performing teams are built through psychological safety, candor, and mutual accountability. → Growth happens when leaders stop waiting for permission and start doing the work before they are given the role. → “Co-elevation” means going higher together by committing to both the mission and each other’s development. Quotes from Keith Ferrazzi: ● “You start doing the job so far before you ever ask for it that it’s not even a question when you ask for it.” ● “You have to earn permission to coach.” ● “If you fight for control to be extraordinary, the fight for the control is a dissipation of the energy to be extraordinary.” Keith Ferrazzi is a New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and renowned executive team coach known for his work on relationship-building, collaboration, and leadership. Best known for Never Eat Alone and Leading Without Authority, Keith helps leaders and organizations build high-performing teams through trust, candor, accountability, and what he calls “co-elevation” — the practice of going higher together. Facebook: Eric: https://www.facebook.com/ericedmeades/ Wild Fit: https://www.facebook.com/GetWILDFIT/ Instagram: Eric: https://www.instagram.com/ericedmeades/?hl=en Wild Fit: https://www.instagram.com/getwildfit/?hl=en YouTube: Eric: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU2OdJWRZ8YeHfDeBHbZpIQ Wild Fit: https://www.youtube.com/@AWilderLifewithEricEdmeades
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    47 mins
  • Eric's Positive Approach to Goal Setting

    Eric's Positive Approach to Goal Setting
    Mar 19 2026
    What if the secret to a better life isn’t grinding harder toward goals—but learning how to fall in love with the journey? In this episode of A Wilder Life, Eric unpacks a powerful reframe around goal-setting that dissolves resistance and replaces pressure with possibility. Instead of chasing rigid, ego-driven targets, he introduces the “Wouldn’t It Be Nice?” framework—a liberating approach that transforms goals into invitations. From financial freedom and creative expression to legacy and identity, Eric walks through a holistic life design model that aligns with who you want to become—not just what you want to achieve. This episode is a masterclass in designing a life rooted in intention, contribution, and long-term meaning. Key Takeaways: → Goals are destinations—but the journey is the point. Attachment creates pressure. Curiosity creates momentum. When you focus on the journey, growth becomes the reward. → The “Wouldn’t It Be Nice?” frame dissolves internal resistance. Instead of declaring “I must become a millionaire,” ask, “Wouldn’t it be nice?” This subtle shift opens possibility without triggering fear or self-doubt. → True wealth spans six dimensions of life. Eric breaks down goal-setting across financial, social, identity, experiential, environmental, and legacy categories—creating a whole-life blueprint instead of a narrow success plan. → Legacy thinking becomes your moral compass. When you ask, “How do I want to be remembered?” your daily behavior changes. Legacy becomes your True North in moments of conflict and challenge. → Write from your future self. The exercise of describing your life one year from now—across every category—activates clarity, intention, and direction without attachment. Facebook: Eric: https://www.facebook.com/ericedmeades/ Wild Fit: https://www.facebook.com/GetWILDFIT/ Instagram: Eric: https://www.instagram.com/ericedmeades/?hl=en Wild Fit: https://www.instagram.com/getwildfit/?hl=en YouTube: Eric: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU2OdJWRZ8YeHfDeBHbZpIQ Wild Fit: https://www.youtube.com/@AWilderLifewithEricEdmeades
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    7 mins
  • What Fear Teaches Us

    What Fear Teaches Us
    Mar 18 2026
    A timely conversation on movement, fear, and how to turn crisis into a chance for resilience, creativity, and deeper self-connection. In this episode, Eric discusses how movement, mindfulness, play, and authentic self-expression can help us navigate stressful times with greater calm, resilience, and even joy. With Alyson Stoner, he explores how to move beyond fear and rigidity, reconnect with the body, embrace imperfection, and use challenging seasons as an opportunity for growth, creativity, and service. Key Takeaways: → Movement is not just physical exercise; it helps regulate the nervous system, reduce stress, and support emotional well-being. → Playfulness, creativity, and childlike curiosity can open us to new solutions when life feels confined or uncertain. → Fear becomes easier to work with when we create distance from it, examine it, and refuse to let it define us. → Mindful movement offers a simple, accessible way for anyone to reconnect with their body without pressure or perfectionism. → Authenticity and service matter more than polished performance when sharing your voice, message, or gifts with the world. Quotes from Alyson Stoner: ● “I want to operate from a space of infinite expansion instead of a space where my body wants to contract and just stay in survival mode.” ● “Curiosity and creativity aren’t just fun to feel… you are actually opening yourself up to truly creation, all of the infinite possibilities.” ● “Humanity and being real and truthful and honest is actually often exactly what people are wanting the most.” Alyson Stoner bio: Alyson Stoner is a performer, speaker, creator, and educator whose career in entertainment spans nearly two decades across film, television, music, and dance. Known for her work with major artists and for her thoughtful approach to mental health, embodiment, and creativity, Alyson uses her platform to help people reconnect with themselves through mindfulness, movement, and authentic self-expression. Through her content, courses, and podcast, she encourages others to access resilience, freedom, and wholeness from the inside out. Connect with Eric: Facebook: Eric: https://www.facebook.com/ericedmeades/ Wild Fit: https://www.facebook.com/GetWILDFIT/ Instagram: Eric: https://www.instagram.com/ericedmeades/?hl=en. Wild Fit: https://www.instagram.com/getwildfit/?hl=en. YouTube: Eric: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU2OdJWRZ8YeHfDeBHbZpIQ. Wild Fit: https://www.youtube.com/@AWilderLifewithEricEdmeades
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    48 mins
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