Episodes

  • Peptides, Power & Personal Evolution

    Peptides, Power & Personal Evolution
    Sep 17 2025
    What if the biggest barrier to your vitality isn’t age—but misinformation? In this deep-dive with Jay Campbell, Eric explores the science and spirit behind true health optimization.In this episode of A Wilder Life, Eric discusses the realities of hormone therapy, the untapped power of peptides, and the health dangers of shortcuts with best-selling author and performance biohacker Jay Campbell. Together, they explore the tension between ancestral wisdom and cutting-edge science—and how to navigate modern biohacking without compromising your long-term vitality or integrity.Key Takeaways:→ Why therapeutic testosterone and peptides aren’t shortcuts—but tools when used with wisdom.→ The real risks of overusing GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic—and what safer, smarter alternatives are emerging.→ How evolutionary living—sunlight, movement, and natural cycles—still forms the foundation of lasting health.→ Why most hormone prescriptions are mishandled—and how to find truly informed care.→ The deeper cost of dopamine hijacking through porn, gaming, and shortcuts—and how to reclaim your willpower.More from Jay Campbell:https://jaycampbell.comInstagram: @jaycampbell333 https://jaycampbell.com/free-info to get your FREE PDFs Quotes from Jay Campbell:● “Pharma says ‘start high and go higher.’ I say: start low and go slow.”● “We're not even in the top of the first inning—when it comes to understanding peptides.”● “If you don't feel worthy of the upgrade, you'll default to who you were before.”Guest Bio:Jay Campbell is a 4x international bestselling author, men’s health optimization advocate, and founder of the Jay Campbell Podcast. He’s recognized as a pioneering voice in therapeutic testosterone, peptide protocols, and spiritual biohacking. With over two decades of research and self-experimentation, Jay empowers people to live strong, conscious, and optimized lives.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Hadza Chief Conversations Part 4 with Jay Shetty

    Hadza Chief Conversations Part 4 with Jay Shetty
    Sep 11 2025
    What happens when ancient wisdom meets modern purpose? In this episode of A Wilder Life, Eric Edmeades sits down with global thought leader Jay Shetty to ask the Hadza chief Nona life's three biggest questions — and the answers just might change your perspective forever. In this episode of A Wilder Life, Eric discusses how radically different perspectives can reshape our understanding of values, purpose, and death through a unique conversation between Jay Shetty and Hadza chief Nona. This fourth and final installment in the special Hadza series brings deep, often humorous, and grounding insights from a culture still deeply connected to our evolutionary roots. Key Takeaways:→ True values are simple: The Hadza value full bellies and a good hunt over material possessions — a stark contrast to modern consumerism.→ Purpose is practicality: Life’s purpose, for Nona, is to live well by fulfilling one’s role — to be the best bushman he can be, just as Eric should be the best “city person.”→ Death is final: The Hadza see death as a permanent end — no spiritual journey, just the closure of life and the need to move the village.→ Wisdom lives in simplicity: There’s deep insight in the Hadza’s practical answers that reflect evolutionary clarity, not abstraction.→ Mismatch matters: Eric ties these insights into the broader message of The Evolution Gap — how modern struggles stem from a life out of sync with our biology.
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    11 mins
  • Hadza Chief Conversations Part 3

    Hadza Chief Conversations Part 3
    Sep 3 2025
    What if success wasn’t about money or milestones, but how you face the wild unpredictability of life? In this episode of A Wilder Life, Eric discusses the radically different definitions of success, measurement, and indulgence with insights from Nona, a Hadza tribesman, in response to deeply thoughtful questions from business strategist Daniel Priestley. Through their conversation, we gain rare access to how one of the last hunter-gatherer tribes on Earth views life’s most fundamental questions—and how these answers challenge the way we live today. Key Takeaways:→ Success and failure among the Hadza are not judged by outcomes but by acceptance of whatever comes.→ The Hadza measure life by natural rhythms and intuitive goals, not by metrics or numbers.→ Indulgence is tied to community celebration, not individual gratification.→ Modern reward systems can create damaging loops—reward repatterning helps shift that.→ “Treating yourself well” means celebrating your triumphs, not soothing your pain with unhealthy choices.
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    7 mins
  • Hadza Chief Conversations Part 2 Featuring Bruce Muzik

    Hadza Chief Conversations Part 2 Featuring Bruce Muzik
    Aug 27 2025
    What if your love life depended on a baboon hunt? In this episode of A Wilder Life, Eric discusses the Hadza people's timeless approach to love, conflict, and partnership. With questions posed by relationship expert Bruce Muzik, this episode offers a raw, fascinating glimpse into the romantic rituals and relational values of one of the world’s last hunter-gatherer tribes. From bold courtship gestures to communal conflict resolution, you’ll hear how our evolutionary roots still shape how we love today. Key Takeaways:→ Love is expressed through action, not just emotion.→ Courtship among the Hadza involves symbolic hunting and direct communication.→ Conflict in relationships is approached with a mix of personal dialogue and community support.→ The Hadza rely on elders and communal wisdom to mediate disputes.→ There’s a pragmatic boundary: if harmony cannot be restored, separation is an accepted path. Guest Bio:Nona is a member of the Hadza tribe of East Africa, one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer societies on Earth. With deep ancestral knowledge passed through generations, Nona shares authentic insights into Hadza culture—from love and relationships to community problem-solving. More from Bruce Muzik:Bruce Muzik is a world-renowned relationship expert and founder of Love at First Fight. Known for helping couples resolve conflict and reconnect deeply, Bruce’s curiosity brings new light to ancient wisdom.
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    11 mins
  • Hazda Chief Conversations Part 1 with Shelly Lefkoe, Greg Wells, and Helena Houdová

    Hazda Chief Conversations Part 1 with Shelly Lefkoe, Greg Wells, and Helena Houdová
    Aug 20 2025
    In this episode of A Wilder Life, host Eric delves into the profound concepts of evolution, survival, and cultural practices of the Hadza tribe. Nona shares insights into the Hadza tribe's way of life, emphasizing their deep connection to nature for resources and survival. **Key Points:** - Nona highlights the Hadza tribe's reliance on nature for medicinal roots and food, showcasing the importance of adaptation for sustenance and protection in harsh environments. - Eric discusses the traditional responsibilities of Hadza fathers, who play a crucial role in providing food and passing down hunting skills to the younger generation, ensuring the family's well-being and cultural continuity.
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    14 mins
  • The Healing Power of Energy with Harry Massey

    The Healing Power of Energy with Harry Massey
    Aug 13 2025
    Is your health controlled more by viruses—or by the environment you create in your body and mind? In this provocative episode, Eric Edmeades dives into the fascinating intersection of energy, health, and emotional immunity with bioenergetics pioneer Harry Massey. In this episode of A Wilder Life, Eric discusses how our energy fields influence healing, the misunderstood roots of illness, and why supporting emotional immunity might be just as important as handwashing and distancing. Joined by filmmaker, inventor, and wellness innovator Harry Massey, the conversation unpacks new perspectives on how the body heals and what we get wrong about disease—and how this might shift the entire future of medicine. Key Takeaways: → Emotional states like fear, anxiety, and loneliness can cut antibody production in half. → Disease may stem more from terrain (internal environment) than external pathogens. → The body’s energy field plays a crucial role in healing and health efficiency. → Information can be embedded in water to stimulate healing—an advancement beyond homeopathy. → The placebo—and nocebo—effects are powerful, underutilized tools in health and wellness. Quotes from Harry Massey: ● "If your body has enough resources and energy available to elicit a healing response, it can basically heal itself." ● "What all those negative emotions actually do is reduce your antibody production by half." ● "The field is the sole governing force of the particle… in the body, that means energy fields are the real control system." Guest Bio: Harry Massey is a pioneer in the field of bioenergetics and founder of NES Health. After recovering from a near-decade battle with chronic fatigue using principles of energy medicine, he went on to develop wellness technologies that help practitioners assess and support the body’s energy field remotely. He is also the filmmaker behind The Living Matrix and Choice Point, which explore the frontier of mind-body medicine and human purpose. Connect with Harry:Website: https://www.harrymassey.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harrymasseyofficial/
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    49 mins
  • A Lesson from the Bushmen

    A Lesson from the Bushmen
    Aug 6 2025
    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 discussesan 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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    14 mins
  • Parenting in a Pandemic Conscious Parenting

    Parenting in a Pandemic Conscious Parenting
    Jul 30 2025
    How to Help Kids Thrive During Crisis with Dr. Shefali Tsabary In this episode of A Wilder Life, Eric speaks with Dr. Shefali Tsabary, a world-renowned clinical psychologist, best-selling author, and parenting expert. Known for her revolutionary approach to conscious parenting, Dr. Shefali brings powerful wisdom to help parents and children navigate anxiety during uncertain times. With her new book Superpower: Transform Anxiety into Courage, Confidence and Resilience at the center of the conversation, she and Eric dive deep into how parents can create emotionally resilient homes—even in the middle of global disruption. With wit, compassion, and real-world strategies, this episode is a lifeline for families navigating the emotional turbulence of a rapidly changing world. Key Takeaways:→ How children mirror their parents' emotional states—and how to model calm during chaos.→ Why honesty and simplicity are crucial when talking to kids about uncertain situations.→ The hidden opportunity in crisis: detoxing from consumerism and reconnecting as a family.→ How to navigate sibling conflict, homeschooling, and screen time with presence, not pressure.→ Why it’s time to shift from reactive parenting to conscious leadership in the home. More from Dr. Shefali:Join her free parenting support group on Facebook, where she shares real-time tools and teachings from her book. Quotes from Dr. Shefali: “How you process this anxiety is how your children will learn to process theirs.”“This pandemic is a forced detox—a chance to declutter and reconnect with what matters.” “Children don’t want to know the future; they want to see how you’re handling it.” About Dr. Shefali:Dr. Shefali Tsabary is a New York Times bestselling author and a pioneer of the conscious parenting movement. She blends Eastern philosophy with Western psychology, transforming how parents relate to their children. Her latest book, Superpower, offers tools to help kids navigate anxiety with courage and resilience. Connect with Dr. Shefali:Website: https://www.drshefali.comInstagram: @doctorshefaliFacebook: Dr. Shefali’s Conscious Parenting Group
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    28 mins