EP100:The First Woman to Win Alone: Woniya Thibeault ↣ Cultivating Gratitude Amid Adversity

<p>The first Woman to win Alone, and holder of the highest number of days spent out in the wildernes – Woniya Thibeault is an incredibly skilled, exceptionally strong willed, and a wonderful story teller all at the same time. Despite life changing experiences both times on the Alone show, her deep relationship with the wild began long before Alone even existed. Join us for this special episode as Woniya shares the fascinating journey that brought her to this moment: Author, Mother, Wilderness Expert and highly respected surthrivalist within the community.</p><p></p><p>A huge thankyou again to Woniya for sharing her time and knowledge with us today!</p><p></p><p>Follow Woniya On <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/woniya_timelessways/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/buckskin.revolution/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@Woniya-TimelessWays" target="_blank">YouTube</a>... And visit her website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.Woniyathibeault.com" target="_blank">www.Woniyathibeault.com</a> where you can find her memoir <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.woniyathibeault.com/woniyas-memoir-never-alone.html" target="_blank">Never Alone</a>, online and in-person wilderness courses and other fantastic resources too.</p><p></p><p>Give Robin and The Wild Dispatch a follow on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/thewilddispatch/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/robin.warman.79/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@thewilddispatch-tx5ll" target="_blank">YouTube </a>too.<br />00:00 - Welcoming Woniya Thibault<br />02:00 - Woniya’s background <br />04:30 - The significance of prime numbers<br />07:00 - Transitioning to Timeless Ways<br />09:00 - A wilderness ethic of respect and asking permission<br />12:00 - Woniya’s decision decision to leave or stay<br />17:00 - How community and collaboration influence survival success<br />20:00 - barefoot walking and sensory awareness<br />25:00 - The powers gained from wilderness skills<br />30:00 - Creative problem solving: natural sources of salt<br />36:00 - The importance of sensory engagement with the earth<br />42:00 - Woniya’s story behind her name and cultural considerations<br />46:00 - Her approach to cultural respect<br />50:00 - Insights on mental resilience and gratitude<br />55:00 - lessons learned from health issues <br />60:00 - Gender dynamics on "Alone"<br />65:00 - The role of respect for the land<br />70:00 - Strategies for avoiding common survival mistakes<br />75:00 - The significance of community, and internal motivation<br />80:00 - Reflections on rules, creativity, and pushing boundaries <br />85:00 - Techniques for cultivating gratitude amid adversity<br />90:00 - Key mistakes to avoid in solo wilderness survival<br />95:00 - Woniya’s upcoming projects, books, and ways to connect</p><h6></h6>