In this episode, host Maureen Calamia sits down with Jack Steward, Emmy award-winning TV host and creator of the YouTube channel Tiny Cabin Life. Jack shares a deeply personal and honest recount of his struggle with depression while co-hosting a popular TV show. He discusses how a solitary trip to Death Valley helped lift him out of his dark period and catalyzed a significant shift in his life. Jack also delves into his lifelong connection with nature, beginning with childhood trips to his family cabin in Minnesota and extending to his current work exploring and documenting the natural world. This heartfelt conversation is filled with insights about following your passions, the therapeutic power of nature, and the importance of overcoming personal challenges.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:59 Meet Jack Steward: Adventurer and Storyteller

02:43 Jack's Passion for Nature and Storytelling

05:46 Childhood Memories and Connection to Nature

07:05 A Life-Changing Trip to Yellowstone

14:01 Reflecting on Childhood and Names

15:19 A Profound Experience in Nature

17:34 Struggles with Self-Image and Anxiety

22:39 Setting Out on an Adventure

23:36 Facing Fear in the Desert Night

25:35 A Spiritual Awakening

28:11 Embracing Faith and Personal Growth

32:30 The Role of Nature in Personal Transformation

40:26 The Importance of Following Your Passion

42:21 Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts

About Jack Steward -

Jack has had a knack for telling stories since he picked up his first VHS camcorder as a kid. Little did he know that the short films he was making were actually crafting his skills as an editor and producer. Jack pursued his dream of storytelling at the University of Montana where he created documentaries and short stories centered around his favorite places: the National Parks.

Jack later rose through the ranks as a production assistant on Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern and became an associate producer on multiple docu-series including Off Pitch (VH1) and Ghost Asylum (Destination America). This experience would soon lead Jack to co-create and host the Emmy Award winning television show Rock the Park.

​Today, Jack is living his dream, bringing nature and wild places to the public through his YouTube Channel, Tiny Cabin Life. He currently lives in Minnesota where he spends his time exploring with his wife Rylie, daughter Olivia and their dog Ellie.

YouTube Channel: Tiny

About Maureen Calamia
Maureen Calamia has been a seeker all her life, tapping into the magic of nature, dreams, and consciousness to unearth truths of our ancient connection to heaven and earth. A teacher, author, and podcaster, she shares stories of greater meaning, purpose, and resonance with all of nature’s beings. Founded the Luminous Spaces School with online courses in feng shui, earth energy healing, biophilic design, and nature spirituality. Maureen offers private mentoring to those seeking self-discovery support. Her newest book, The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You (Mango, 2024), is available wherever online books are sold.

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