
← The Women's Table2 Apr · 41 min
The Women's Table, The Book Series with special guest Miriam Lancewood about her book Alone in the world, how to find courage and clarity in uncertain times
<p><strong>What happens to you when you go a week without food?</strong><br>Miriam Lancewood knows the answer. She has lived in the wilderness for years, hunted her own food, and consciously chosen freedom over safety. In this episode, she opens up about her darkest moments, including the realization that extreme hunger could make her capable of almost anything to survive.</p><p>But we also talk about the beautiful things. The unexpected encounters with strangers who invite you into their homes and offer you a meal and a place to sleep. The deep trust in people you don't know. The intense friendships that form during tough journeys and last a lifetime.</p><p>Miriam shows that hardship makes you stronger, that your limits are further than you think, and why she says: <em>give luck a chance.</em></p><p>Listen now to the new episode of The Women's Table with Miriam Lancewood.</p><p><br></p><p>Miriam Lancewood (1983), born in the Achterhoek region of the Netherlands, left for India at the age of 22, where she met her husband Peter. After years of traveling through Asia and Papua New Guinea, they decided to spend a year trekking in the wilderness of New Zealand. Today, Miriam and Peter live in the wilderness of Bulgaria. <em>Woman in the Wilderness</em> is her first book. The sequel to <em>Woman in the Wilderness</em> is <em>Wild at Heart</em>. In this episode, we talk about her latest book, <em>Alone in the World: How to Find Courage and Clarity in Uncertain Times</em>. </p><p>Want to know more about Miriam? Visit her <a href="https://miriamlancewood.com/">website</a> and/or her <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@miriamlancewoodinthewild">YouTube </a> channel.</p><p></p><p><br></p>