The Nature Reliance Podcast: Where Wilderness and Human Nature Collide Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:32:51 -0400 http://www.naturereliance.org en © 2026 The Nature Reliance Podcast: Where Wilderness and Human Nature Collide yes fdcf0045-db83-58c9-b0cd-c840842b1cbb Craig Caudill | Nature Reliance School episodic false The Nature Reliance Podcast explores real stories of wilderness survival, human decision-making under stress, awareness, and the lessons nature quietly teaches us all.


Hosted by Craig Caudill of Nature Reliance School, this podcast blends immersive storytelling, historical accounts, wilderness experience, modern psychology, and reflective analysis into a grounded exploration of what happens when people are tested by nature, uncertainty, fear, and consequence.


This is not fake survival nonsense.


These are thoughtful, psychologically realistic stories about awareness, humility, resilience, and the ways stress exposes human gaps.

From historical wilderness disasters to modern survival incidents, tracking stories, close calls, and lessons learned in the field, each episode examines not just what happened, but why.

Because awareness is trainable.
Nature rewards humility.
And the best classroom has no walls.


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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) survival, bushcraft, hiking, hunting, backpacking, camping, outdoors, mindset, skills, tactics, gear, woods Craig Caudill | Nature Reliance School https://storage.buzzsprout.com/nytg5wvgccxhgetrkh0syettxz7s?.jpg The Nature Reliance Podcast: Where Wilderness and Human Nature Collide http://www.naturereliance.org How Understanding Plant Names Helps You Read the Land How Understanding Plant Names Helps You Read the Land Plant systematics and Latin plant names intimidate a lot of people. But they shouldn’t.

In this episode, I sit down with Eric Comley, a herbaceous plants instructor, to break down why scientific plant names actually matter and how they help everyday people understand plants, landscapes, and ecosystems more clearly.

We talk about why Latin names are descriptive tools rather than academic jargon, how genus and species relationships help you learn plants faster, and how dichotomous keys really work without turning plant identification into a memorization exercise.

We also discuss ways to make plant study fun for kids and adults, how learning through games improves retention, and why plants are some of the best indicators of what’s happening on the land around you.

This conversation is about slowing down, observing more closely, and building practical knowledge that carries over into tracking, navigation, and wilderness skills.

The best classroom has no walls.
 Join us to build real-world skills with us at Nature Reliance School.
 Link in the show notes.

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]]> Plant systematics and Latin plant names intimidate a lot of people. But they shouldn’t.

In this episode, I sit down with Eric Comley, a herbaceous plants instructor, to break down why scientific plant names actually matter and how they help everyday people understand plants, landscapes, and ecosystems more clearly.

We talk about why Latin names are descriptive tools rather than academic jargon, how genus and species relationships help you learn plants faster, and how dichotomous keys really work without turning plant identification into a memorization exercise.

We also discuss ways to make plant study fun for kids and adults, how learning through games improves retention, and why plants are some of the best indicators of what’s happening on the land around you.

This conversation is about slowing down, observing more closely, and building practical knowledge that carries over into tracking, navigation, and wilderness skills.

The best classroom has no walls.
 Join us to build real-world skills with us at Nature Reliance School.
 Link in the show notes.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-18590343 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0500 3256 full false Practical insights on longevity, movement, hydration, nutrition, and nature based health Practical insights on longevity, movement, hydration, nutrition, and nature based health In this episode, Craig Caudill sits down with Dr. Scott Hardin for a thoughtful conversation on what it really means to live well, not just live longer.

  • You can find Dr. Hardin at his website
  • You can find some insight into the 20-5-3 concept, here
  • Check out the protocol from Prolon Life that Dr. Hardin discussed here.  You can use code SCOTTHARDIN50 for a fantastic discount.

Rather than focusing on lifespan alone, this discussion centers on extending health span, the ability to stay strong, capable, and mentally sharp as we age. Dr. Hardin breaks down the core principles of lifestyle medicine and explains how modern convenience, ultra processed foods, and sedentary habits quietly erode long term health.

Craig and Dr. Hardin also share a mutual appreciation for judo and discuss how purposeful movement practices build strength, balance, coordination, and resilience across a lifetime. Judo serves as a powerful example of movement as medicine and highlights why functional, skill based movement often outperforms machines and isolated exercises.

The conversation expands into the importance of embracing healthy discomfort, inspired by ideas similar to those found in The Comfort Crisis. Dr. Hardin explains why discomfort is not something to avoid, but something the human body needs in measured doses to remain adaptable and resilient.

Additional topics include:

  • The pillars of lifestyle medicine and where most people fall short
  • Movement as medicine and why hiking, rucking, and outdoor activity matter
  • Shinrin yoku or forest bathing and the science behind nature based health
  • Ultra processed foods and why dietary fiber is the most common nutritional deficiency
  • Hydration, minerals, and electrolytes and why water alone is not always enough
  • Blue Zones and what long lived cultures consistently get right

This is a practical, grounded conversation focused on real world application. No extreme protocols. No hype. Just sound principles that support long term health and capability.

If you care about aging well, staying physically capable, and building a body that supports an active, meaningful life, this episode is for you.

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]]> In this episode, Craig Caudill sits down with Dr. Scott Hardin for a thoughtful conversation on what it really means to live well, not just live longer.

  • You can find Dr. Hardin at his website
  • You can find some insight into the 20-5-3 concept, here
  • Check out the protocol from Prolon Life that Dr. Hardin discussed here.  You can use code SCOTTHARDIN50 for a fantastic discount.

Rather than focusing on lifespan alone, this discussion centers on extending health span, the ability to stay strong, capable, and mentally sharp as we age. Dr. Hardin breaks down the core principles of lifestyle medicine and explains how modern convenience, ultra processed foods, and sedentary habits quietly erode long term health.

Craig and Dr. Hardin also share a mutual appreciation for judo and discuss how purposeful movement practices build strength, balance, coordination, and resilience across a lifetime. Judo serves as a powerful example of movement as medicine and highlights why functional, skill based movement often outperforms machines and isolated exercises.

The conversation expands into the importance of embracing healthy discomfort, inspired by ideas similar to those found in The Comfort Crisis. Dr. Hardin explains why discomfort is not something to avoid, but something the human body needs in measured doses to remain adaptable and resilient.

Additional topics include:

  • The pillars of lifestyle medicine and where most people fall short
  • Movement as medicine and why hiking, rucking, and outdoor activity matter
  • Shinrin yoku or forest bathing and the science behind nature based health
  • Ultra processed foods and why dietary fiber is the most common nutritional deficiency
  • Hydration, minerals, and electrolytes and why water alone is not always enough
  • Blue Zones and what long lived cultures consistently get right

This is a practical, grounded conversation focused on real world application. No extreme protocols. No hype. Just sound principles that support long term health and capability.

If you care about aging well, staying physically capable, and building a body that supports an active, meaningful life, this episode is for you.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-18368366 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0500 4443 4 8 full false Beyond the Field with Kevin Estela: Building a Mindset for the Outdoors Beyond the Field with Kevin Estela: Building a Mindset for the Outdoors  How to sharpen your skills, shift your mindset, and thrive in wild places.

Craig Caudill sits down with survival expert Kevin Estela to unpack his new book Beyond the Field, a deep dive into wilderness living, hunter’s mindset, and leadership in the outdoors. If you're ready to do more than survive, and truly thrive in the wild, this one’s for you. 

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]]>  How to sharpen your skills, shift your mindset, and thrive in wild places.

Craig Caudill sits down with survival expert Kevin Estela to unpack his new book Beyond the Field, a deep dive into wilderness living, hunter’s mindset, and leadership in the outdoors. If you're ready to do more than survive, and truly thrive in the wild, this one’s for you. 

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  • Kevin's new book, Beyond the Field, Click HERE


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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-17079148 Thu, 01 May 2025 10:00:00 -0400 3930 4 7 full false Lessons from the Field: Search and Rescue Insights from 2024 Lessons from the Field: Search and Rescue Insights from 2024 Every year, Search and Rescue (SAR) teams risk their lives to save outdoor enthusiasts who find themselves in trouble. In 2024 alone, SAR teams have responded to numerous critical incidents—many of which could have been prevented.

In this episode, Craig Caudill sits down with Tracy Trimble, an experienced SAR volunteer and Nature Reliance School instructor, to break down the real-life lessons from this year’s rescues. From lost hikers to high-risk cliff falls, we uncover the most common mistakes that lead to emergencies—and, more importantly, how you can avoid becoming a statistic.  These data points were gathered through Wolfe County Search and Rescue.  See please a link for the ALL volunteer team and consider a donation for their incredible work.  

Join us for an eye-opening discussion on:
 ✅ The biggest trends in 2024 SAR operations
 ✅ What truly happens when a rescue call goes out
 ✅ The key survival mistakes that put people at risk
 ✅ Practical tips to stay safe in the backcountry

Whether you’re a seasoned outdoorsman or just starting your journey into the wild, this episode is packed with must-know survival insights that could save your life. Tune in now!

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]]> Every year, Search and Rescue (SAR) teams risk their lives to save outdoor enthusiasts who find themselves in trouble. In 2024 alone, SAR teams have responded to numerous critical incidents—many of which could have been prevented.

In this episode, Craig Caudill sits down with Tracy Trimble, an experienced SAR volunteer and Nature Reliance School instructor, to break down the real-life lessons from this year’s rescues. From lost hikers to high-risk cliff falls, we uncover the most common mistakes that lead to emergencies—and, more importantly, how you can avoid becoming a statistic.  These data points were gathered through Wolfe County Search and Rescue.  See please a link for the ALL volunteer team and consider a donation for their incredible work.  

Join us for an eye-opening discussion on:
 ✅ The biggest trends in 2024 SAR operations
 ✅ What truly happens when a rescue call goes out
 ✅ The key survival mistakes that put people at risk
 ✅ Practical tips to stay safe in the backcountry

Whether you’re a seasoned outdoorsman or just starting your journey into the wild, this episode is packed with must-know survival insights that could save your life. Tune in now!

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-16826182 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0400 5127 4 6 full false How 4H Camps Get Kids Off Screens & Into the Outdoors How 4H Camps Get Kids Off Screens & Into the Outdoors In today’s world, kids are spending more time on screens than in nature. But 4H Camps are changing that by giving them hands-on experiences in outdoor adventure, self-reliance, and leadership.

In this episode, I sit down with Jake Farmer and Kyle Comley to discuss how 4H Camps provide life-changing experiences for young people. We’ll cover:**
✅ What makes 4H Camps unique
✅ How parents can get their kids involved
✅ What a day at camp looks like
✅ The skills and confidence kids gain from outdoor education
✅ Jake & Kyle’s personal journeys through 4H and Nature Reliance School

If you want to help kids build real-world skills, foster resilience, and develop a love for the outdoors, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

Kyle Comley

  • Email:  Kyle.comley@uky.edu
  • Website:  https://4-h.ca.uky.edu/lake-cumberland-camp

Jake Farmer

  • Email:  Jake.farmer@uky.edu
  • Website:  https://4-h.ca.uky.edu/north-central-camp

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]]> In today’s world, kids are spending more time on screens than in nature. But 4H Camps are changing that by giving them hands-on experiences in outdoor adventure, self-reliance, and leadership.

In this episode, I sit down with Jake Farmer and Kyle Comley to discuss how 4H Camps provide life-changing experiences for young people. We’ll cover:**
✅ What makes 4H Camps unique
✅ How parents can get their kids involved
✅ What a day at camp looks like
✅ The skills and confidence kids gain from outdoor education
✅ Jake & Kyle’s personal journeys through 4H and Nature Reliance School

If you want to help kids build real-world skills, foster resilience, and develop a love for the outdoors, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

Kyle Comley

  • Email:  Kyle.comley@uky.edu
  • Website:  https://4-h.ca.uky.edu/lake-cumberland-camp

Jake Farmer

  • Email:  Jake.farmer@uky.edu
  • Website:  https://4-h.ca.uky.edu/north-central-camp

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-16645613 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0500 3495 4 5 full false Daddy Long Legs: Myths, Truths & Surprising Facts Daddy Long Legs: Myths, Truths & Surprising Facts The best way to get the outline and other important info for this podcast is to check out our Podcast Blog on our website for this episode.  You can find it here

Craig Caudill and Blake Newton, an entomologist at the University of Kentucky, discuss the misconceptions about harvestmen, commonly known as "granddaddy long legs." Harvestmen are not spiders and lack venom, despite being mistakenly called the most venomous spider. They have about 20 species in Kentucky and 15,000 globally. Newton also clarifies that black widows and brown recluse spiders are the only medically significant spiders in Kentucky. He emphasizes the importance of tick prevention and proper removal, noting that most biting mosquitoes in Kentucky are invasive species. The conversation also touches on the broader entomology, including the impact of habitat loss on insect populations and the potential of insects as a food source.



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]]> The best way to get the outline and other important info for this podcast is to check out our Podcast Blog on our website for this episode.  You can find it here

Craig Caudill and Blake Newton, an entomologist at the University of Kentucky, discuss the misconceptions about harvestmen, commonly known as "granddaddy long legs." Harvestmen are not spiders and lack venom, despite being mistakenly called the most venomous spider. They have about 20 species in Kentucky and 15,000 globally. Newton also clarifies that black widows and brown recluse spiders are the only medically significant spiders in Kentucky. He emphasizes the importance of tick prevention and proper removal, noting that most biting mosquitoes in Kentucky are invasive species. The conversation also touches on the broader entomology, including the impact of habitat loss on insect populations and the potential of insects as a food source.



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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-16596684 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 13:00:00 -0500 3699 4 4 full false The Science of Cold Exposure: How It Impacts Your Body and Mind The Science of Cold Exposure: How It Impacts Your Body and Mind You can discover the transcript, outline and ore at this link: https://naturereliance.org/blogs/blog/cold-exposure-calories-muscles-electrolytes-survival-benefits

Discover the fascinating science behind cold exposure and how it affects your body and mind. In this episode, we explore how cold temperatures boost calorie burn, the importance of electrolytes in cold weather, and the short- and long-term effects on muscles. Learn how cold exposure builds mental resilience, enhances survival skills, and improves overall health. We’ll also share practical tips for safely incorporating cold exposure into your routine. Whether you’re a survival enthusiast, fitness buff, or just curious about the benefits of the cold, this episode is packed with actionable insights and strategies. Don’t miss it!

Huberman Lap Episode on Cold Exposure for Health and Performance

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]]> You can discover the transcript, outline and ore at this link: https://naturereliance.org/blogs/blog/cold-exposure-calories-muscles-electrolytes-survival-benefits

Discover the fascinating science behind cold exposure and how it affects your body and mind. In this episode, we explore how cold temperatures boost calorie burn, the importance of electrolytes in cold weather, and the short- and long-term effects on muscles. Learn how cold exposure builds mental resilience, enhances survival skills, and improves overall health. We’ll also share practical tips for safely incorporating cold exposure into your routine. Whether you’re a survival enthusiast, fitness buff, or just curious about the benefits of the cold, this episode is packed with actionable insights and strategies. Don’t miss it!

Huberman Lap Episode on Cold Exposure for Health and Performance

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-16479968 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0500 1605 4 3 full false From Novice to Tracking Mentor: Chris Lindsey’s Urban Tracking Journey From Novice to Tracking Mentor: Chris Lindsey’s Urban Tracking Journey You can access the full podcast summary, and transcript at this link: https://naturereliance.org/blogs/podcast/urban-tracking

Chris Lindsey, a practicing tracker since 2012, shared his journey with Craig Caudill, detailing his initial interest in tracking sparked by a $7 Tom Brown book. Chris recounted his first tactical survival class experience, where he carried excessive gear and struggled. Over the years, he refined his skills, focusing on urban tracking in Louisville, Kentucky, where he tracks animals like cats and raccoons using environmental cues and track traps. Chris emphasized the importance of experience and practical application over theoretical knowledge. He also discussed the challenges of tracking in urban settings and the value of tracking in enhancing survival skills.

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]]> You can access the full podcast summary, and transcript at this link: https://naturereliance.org/blogs/podcast/urban-tracking

Chris Lindsey, a practicing tracker since 2012, shared his journey with Craig Caudill, detailing his initial interest in tracking sparked by a $7 Tom Brown book. Chris recounted his first tactical survival class experience, where he carried excessive gear and struggled. Over the years, he refined his skills, focusing on urban tracking in Louisville, Kentucky, where he tracks animals like cats and raccoons using environmental cues and track traps. Chris emphasized the importance of experience and practical application over theoretical knowledge. He also discussed the challenges of tracking in urban settings and the value of tracking in enhancing survival skills.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-16364303 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0500 4512 4 2 full false Mastering the Art and Science of Tracking: A Conversation with Mike Hull of Hull's Tracking Services Mastering the Art and Science of Tracking: A Conversation with Mike Hull of Hull's Tracking Services Please check out the link for this podcast on our  website for the summary, links mentioned and more.

Craig Caudill interviews Mike Hull, a renowned tracking instructor and owner of Hull's Tracking Services. Mike shares his journey from becoming a State game warden in 1980 to developing a passion for tracking, influenced by instructors like Charles Worsham and David Scott-Donelan. He discusses the importance of practical experience over book knowledge, the challenges of tracking in various environments, and the significance of maintaining law enforcement credentials to apply tracking skills in real cases. Mike emphasizes the need for trackers to be honest with themselves and to focus on ground sign while maintaining situational awareness. He also highlights the value of tracking in modern law enforcement and military applications.

Outline

  • Mike Hull's Introduction and Background
  • Early Tracking Experiences and Influences
  • Advanced Tracking Techniques and Tactical Applications
  • Challenges and Overcoming Contamination
  • Advanced Tracking Techniques and Tactical Applications
  • The Role of Technology and the Importance of Practical Skills
  • The Future of Tracking and Its Value in Law Enforcement
  • The Importance of Practical Experience and Application
  • The Role of Tracking in Modern Law Enforcement and Military Applications
  • The Importance of Mentorship and Continuing Education
  • Final Thoughts and Reflections


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]]> Please check out the link for this podcast on our  website for the summary, links mentioned and more.

Craig Caudill interviews Mike Hull, a renowned tracking instructor and owner of Hull's Tracking Services. Mike shares his journey from becoming a State game warden in 1980 to developing a passion for tracking, influenced by instructors like Charles Worsham and David Scott-Donelan. He discusses the importance of practical experience over book knowledge, the challenges of tracking in various environments, and the significance of maintaining law enforcement credentials to apply tracking skills in real cases. Mike emphasizes the need for trackers to be honest with themselves and to focus on ground sign while maintaining situational awareness. He also highlights the value of tracking in modern law enforcement and military applications.

Outline

  • Mike Hull's Introduction and Background
  • Early Tracking Experiences and Influences
  • Advanced Tracking Techniques and Tactical Applications
  • Challenges and Overcoming Contamination
  • Advanced Tracking Techniques and Tactical Applications
  • The Role of Technology and the Importance of Practical Skills
  • The Future of Tracking and Its Value in Law Enforcement
  • The Importance of Practical Experience and Application
  • The Role of Tracking in Modern Law Enforcement and Military Applications
  • The Importance of Mentorship and Continuing Education
  • Final Thoughts and Reflections


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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-16331099 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -0500 3595 4 1 full false #130 LT Wright of LT Wright Handcrafted Knives Interview #130 LT Wright of LT Wright Handcrafted Knives Interview In this episode, I sit down with my good friend and legendary knifemaker, LT Wright. Over the years, LT and I have teamed up on countless projects, and I’ve gained invaluable insights from him—not just about business or knifemaking, but about life itself. LT is one of the most genuine, integrity-driven individuals I know, and today, we’re diving into his incredible journey. From his humble beginnings as a kid with big dreams to his early days as a carpenter and apprentice knifemaker, we’ll explore the path that led to the creation of LT Wright Handcrafted Knives, a brand trusted by knife-users worldwide. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from a true master of his craft!

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]]> In this episode, I sit down with my good friend and legendary knifemaker, LT Wright. Over the years, LT and I have teamed up on countless projects, and I’ve gained invaluable insights from him—not just about business or knifemaking, but about life itself. LT is one of the most genuine, integrity-driven individuals I know, and today, we’re diving into his incredible journey. From his humble beginnings as a kid with big dreams to his early days as a carpenter and apprentice knifemaker, we’ll explore the path that led to the creation of LT Wright Handcrafted Knives, a brand trusted by knife-users worldwide. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from a true master of his craft!

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-15723999 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 19:00:00 -0400 4489 full false #129 Tuff Possum Gear, Jayberry Miller Interview #129 Tuff Possum Gear, Jayberry Miller Interview Join me as I interview my friend and regular student at NRS, Mr. Jayberry Miller.  Jayberry is a young businessman who has an integrity that surpasses many in the industry. His gear is top notch, as well as his character.  Listen in as we discuss his business strategy, details of how he makes gear and much more.  

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]]> Join me as I interview my friend and regular student at NRS, Mr. Jayberry Miller.  Jayberry is a young businessman who has an integrity that surpasses many in the industry. His gear is top notch, as well as his character.  Listen in as we discuss his business strategy, details of how he makes gear and much more.  

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-15723844 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 18:00:00 -0400 3482 3 129 full false #128 World Renowned Bushcraft Instructor, Mr. Paul Kirtley #128 World Renowned Bushcraft Instructor, Mr. Paul Kirtley You don't want to miss this outstanding conversation with Mr. Paul Kirtley.  I have admired Paul's work for many years, and it was a great pleasure chatting with him about his mentors, courses taught, and teaching/leadership insights.  This one has a wealth of information from one of the most respected names in Bushcraft.  


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]]> You don't want to miss this outstanding conversation with Mr. Paul Kirtley.  I have admired Paul's work for many years, and it was a great pleasure chatting with him about his mentors, courses taught, and teaching/leadership insights.  This one has a wealth of information from one of the most respected names in Bushcraft.  


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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-14679112 Sat, 06 Jul 2024 19:00:00 -0400 5156 full false #127 How to Avoid Ticks #127 How to Avoid Ticks Check out Brian Anderson and pick up some repellant at his site,  The Tick Terminator:
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]]> Check out Brian Anderson and pick up some repellant at his site,  The Tick Terminator:
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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-14906275 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0400 3494 full false #126 George Rogers Clark, Leader of the Long Knives #126 George Rogers Clark, Leader of the Long Knives The NRS Online Membership is THE best way to get the most up to date content for our followers:  https://bit.ly/NRSONLINE

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]]> Buzzsprout-14680078 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 22:00:00 -0400 2374 full false #125 Simon Kenton Frontier Scout with Dr. Mel Hankla #125 Simon Kenton Frontier Scout with Dr. Mel Hankla The NRS Online Membership is THE best way to get the most up to date content for our followers:  https://bit.ly/NRSONLINE

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-14679463 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 20:00:00 -0400 4885 full false #124 Professional Mental Health Maintenance Insight from Jessica Wigginton #124 Professional Mental Health Maintenance Insight from Jessica Wigginton The NRS Online Membership is THE best way to get the most up to date content for our followers:  https://bit.ly/NRSONLINE

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-14679291 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 17:00:00 -0400 1955 full false #123 Emergency Medical Services Insight for Disaster Readiness #123 Emergency Medical Services Insight for Disaster Readiness Check out the NRS Online Membership for detailed educational content:  https://bit.ly/41zxMAv

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]]> Check out the NRS Online Membership for detailed educational content:  https://bit.ly/41zxMAv

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-14678969 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:00:00 -0400 2151 full false #122 Ham Radio Insight For Disaster Readiness #122 Ham Radio Insight For Disaster Readiness Check out NRS Online Membership for more detailed information on disaster readiness:  https://bit.ly/41zxMAv

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-14678821 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:00:00 -0400 3977 full false #121 SOBERING Grid Down Disaster Readiness Interview #121 SOBERING Grid Down Disaster Readiness Interview Craig interviews Mr. Stephen Volandt with Resilient Projects Incorporated.  Stephen is an incredible wealth of information on many topics related to disaster readiness.  He has been significantly involved in helping others prepare for long-term "Black Sky" (aka Grid Down) events. 

He was part of a team that wrote Powering Through "From Fragile Infrastructures To Community Resilience you can find that book at this link.

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Stephen recommended you watch Grid Down, and Power Up to get a clear picture of our electrical grid system, its limitations, and a black sky event.  You can access that movie here:  https://griddownpowerup.com/

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]]> Craig interviews Mr. Stephen Volandt with Resilient Projects Incorporated.  Stephen is an incredible wealth of information on many topics related to disaster readiness.  He has been significantly involved in helping others prepare for long-term "Black Sky" (aka Grid Down) events. 

He was part of a team that wrote Powering Through "From Fragile Infrastructures To Community Resilience you can find that book at this link.

As I said in the intro, please don't let this information just put you in fear. This is one of many interviews, videos and downloadable documents you can find in the Vital Survival Course in the NRS Membership:  https://naturereliance.kartra.com/page/nrs-membership-01

Stephen recommended you watch Grid Down, and Power Up to get a clear picture of our electrical grid system, its limitations, and a black sky event.  You can access that movie here:  https://griddownpowerup.com/

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-12794360 Fri, 05 May 2023 20:00:00 -0400 2386 5 3 full false #120 Building a Resilient Team with Doc K, Special Forces Soldier #120 Building a Resilient Team with Doc K, Special Forces Soldier In this interview Craig talks to Shane Kerwin aka Doc K. Shane is the Founder and Lead Instructor of Personal Survival Solutions, LLC.  Shane lays out his extensive and impressive background first, which sets the stage for the rest of the discussion.  Special Forces soldiers are the best in the world at gathering human and other resources and making working teams from what is gathered.  This is an excellent skill for any organization, especially for families related to disaster readiness and resiliency. 

Please check out Shane's website at:  https://www.personalsurvivalsolutions.com/

Consider him for any class you find useful to you and yours.  He is an excellent instructor and communicates to class participants on all levels.  

Here are some questions from the interview.  

  • What lesson from your military background helps you the most in daily life?
  • I have heard you use the term "protective preparedness", what does that mean and how do you help people with it?
  •  Is that the same as building an individual "protective system?"
  •  When you surround yourself with good people what does that look like for you?
  • What sort of roles do you think each family, or group unit should have?  (Medic, Security, Communications, etc?)
  • What are the critical aspects of teaching other people skills?  (any skills)
  • What are the critical aspects to communicating effectively?  (I always hold you SF guys in high regard with this, and love hearing your take on this)
  • What are your goals for PSS moving forward?

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]]> In this interview Craig talks to Shane Kerwin aka Doc K. Shane is the Founder and Lead Instructor of Personal Survival Solutions, LLC.  Shane lays out his extensive and impressive background first, which sets the stage for the rest of the discussion.  Special Forces soldiers are the best in the world at gathering human and other resources and making working teams from what is gathered.  This is an excellent skill for any organization, especially for families related to disaster readiness and resiliency. 

Please check out Shane's website at:  https://www.personalsurvivalsolutions.com/

Consider him for any class you find useful to you and yours.  He is an excellent instructor and communicates to class participants on all levels.  

Here are some questions from the interview.  

  • What lesson from your military background helps you the most in daily life?
  • I have heard you use the term "protective preparedness", what does that mean and how do you help people with it?
  •  Is that the same as building an individual "protective system?"
  •  When you surround yourself with good people what does that look like for you?
  • What sort of roles do you think each family, or group unit should have?  (Medic, Security, Communications, etc?)
  • What are the critical aspects of teaching other people skills?  (any skills)
  • What are the critical aspects to communicating effectively?  (I always hold you SF guys in high regard with this, and love hearing your take on this)
  • What are your goals for PSS moving forward?

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-12794318 Fri, 05 May 2023 20:00:00 -0400 3618 5 2 full false #119 Lineage, Teachers and Their Importance in Outdoor Education #119 Lineage, Teachers and Their Importance in Outdoor Education This is our first podcast in a departure from where we have been thus far.  No editing, raw.  This first one Craig details his thoughts on the importance of remembering your teachers and mentors.  He then discusses the men and women who trained him throughout his life.  There are some surprises here that you might not expect.  

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]]> This is our first podcast in a departure from where we have been thus far.  No editing, raw.  This first one Craig details his thoughts on the importance of remembering your teachers and mentors.  He then discusses the men and women who trained him throughout his life.  There are some surprises here that you might not expect.  

Train with us online, from anywhere in the world:
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Train with us in person, we have classes in our homebase of Kentucky and regularly travel to teach as well:
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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-12032122 Thu, 12 Jan 2023 15:00:00 -0500 2792 5 1 full false #118 Mindset and Mental Health Development for Daily Survival #118 Mindset and Mental Health Development for Daily Survival In this podcast, Craig interviews Mr. Clark Pelphrey who has spent a career serving as a first responder, currently working as a mental health nurse.  Clark shares invaluable information on how we can better take care of ourselves, how we can notice warning signs with friends and family, what role nature plays in mental health, and a lot more great information to help us all develop a great mindset.  

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]]> In this podcast, Craig interviews Mr. Clark Pelphrey who has spent a career serving as a first responder, currently working as a mental health nurse.  Clark shares invaluable information on how we can better take care of ourselves, how we can notice warning signs with friends and family, what role nature plays in mental health, and a lot more great information to help us all develop a great mindset.  

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-11706829 Wed, 16 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0500 3104 Nature Reliance School, Craig Caudill, Clark Pelphrey, mental health, outdoors, strength, health, stress, hiking, mental, mindset 4 118 full false #117 Where did the word Appalachia come from? Apalachee Indians is the answer #117 Where did the word Appalachia come from? Apalachee Indians is the answer Listen in on this podcast as Craig shares more knowledge gained from a recent road trip.  Craig traveled to Georgia Bushcraft to teach, and came across the Oconee River, studying that name and its origin, led him to learn about the little-known Appalachee Indians.  Their story is one worth learning from.  

https://www.georgiabushcraft.com/

https://marinelab.fsu.edu/marine-ops/apalachee/history-of-the-apalachee-tribe/

https://fcit.usf.edu/florida/lessons/apalach/apalach1.htm

https://thehistoryjunkie.com/apalachee-tribe-facts-and-history/

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]]> Listen in on this podcast as Craig shares more knowledge gained from a recent road trip.  Craig traveled to Georgia Bushcraft to teach, and came across the Oconee River, studying that name and its origin, led him to learn about the little-known Appalachee Indians.  Their story is one worth learning from.  

https://www.georgiabushcraft.com/

https://marinelab.fsu.edu/marine-ops/apalachee/history-of-the-apalachee-tribe/

https://fcit.usf.edu/florida/lessons/apalach/apalach1.htm

https://thehistoryjunkie.com/apalachee-tribe-facts-and-history/

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-11556849 Mon, 24 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0400 1385 Craig Caudill, NRS, Nature Reliance, Outdoors, Apalachee, Native Americans, Indians, History, Outdoors, Appalachia, Kentucky 4 117 full false #116 Challenges for Search and Rescue Teams during the Eastern KY Floods of 2022 #116 Challenges for Search and Rescue Teams during the Eastern KY Floods of 2022 Today's episode details the events of a 1,000-year flood that hit Eastern Kentucky in July 2022.  One of the first responding teams to the area was the Wolfe County Search and Rescue Swift Water Boat Team.  Our guests John May and Jim Cuppy detail the events of that early morning and the days to follow. 

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]]> Today's episode details the events of a 1,000-year flood that hit Eastern Kentucky in July 2022.  One of the first responding teams to the area was the Wolfe County Search and Rescue Swift Water Boat Team.  Our guests John May and Jim Cuppy detail the events of that early morning and the days to follow. 

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-11479723 Tue, 11 Oct 2022 13:00:00 -0400 5124 Craig Caudill, NRS, Nature Reliance School, SAR, Search and Rescue, John May, Jim Cuppy, Flood, Relief, Swift Water Boat, 4 116 full false #115 Five Incredible Wildlife Interactions #115 Five Incredible Wildlife Interactions In this podcast, Craig discusses some incredible wildlife interactions he has experienced over his decades-long love affair with the outdoors. 

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]]> In this podcast, Craig discusses some incredible wildlife interactions he has experienced over his decades-long love affair with the outdoors. 

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-11385485 Mon, 26 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0400 1569 Craig Caudill, NRS, Nature Reliance, Outdoors, Hiking, Camping, Wildlife, Deer, Owl, Bobcat, Rabbit, Hunting 4 115 full false #114 Survival Instructors Discuss a Stressful Class #114 Survival Instructors Discuss a Stressful Class In this podcast NRS instructors Craig Caudill, Dave Robinson, and Sam Buhlig discuss a recent Level 1 survival class.  They each discuss a great learning point from those in attendance as it relates to survival and emergency preparedness.  This is the insight that is worth its weight in gold.  

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]]> In this podcast NRS instructors Craig Caudill, Dave Robinson, and Sam Buhlig discuss a recent Level 1 survival class.  They each discuss a great learning point from those in attendance as it relates to survival and emergency preparedness.  This is the insight that is worth its weight in gold.  

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-11290920 Fri, 09 Sep 2022 14:00:00 -0400 2238 Craig Caudill, NRS, Nature Reliance School, Sam Buhlig, Dave Robinson, Outdoor, Camping, Hiking, Survival 4 114 full false #113 Women in the Wilderness, PNWBushcraft #113 Women in the Wilderness, PNWBushcraft Heather Saulsbury of PNWBushcraft is our first-ever female guest.  We met Heather and her husband Todd this year after chatting with her a few times on social media.  Not only does she and others make great waxed canvas products, but she also has some great insight about ladies in the outdoors.  We discuss women in the outdoors, how their business got started and where it is now, along with some great ideas for getting more women in the outdoors.  Check out Heather and the crew at the links below.

Website:  https://www.pnwbushcraft.com/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/pnwbushcraftshop/

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]]> Heather Saulsbury of PNWBushcraft is our first-ever female guest.  We met Heather and her husband Todd this year after chatting with her a few times on social media.  Not only does she and others make great waxed canvas products, but she also has some great insight about ladies in the outdoors.  We discuss women in the outdoors, how their business got started and where it is now, along with some great ideas for getting more women in the outdoors.  Check out Heather and the crew at the links below.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-11229675 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0400 1975 Craig Caudill, NRS, PNWBushcraft, PNW, Bushcraft, Outdoors, Waxed Canvas, Gear, Canvas, Family Business, Camping, Hiking, Hunting 4 113 full false #112 Introduction to Amateur (Ham) Radio #112 Introduction to Amateur (Ham) Radio Craig, Sam, and Tracy sit down to discuss the upcoming NRS class "Introduction to Amateur (Ham) Radio" topics.  For more details follow NRS and be sure to look for online classes through Nature Reliance School online membership. 

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]]> Craig, Sam, and Tracy sit down to discuss the upcoming NRS class "Introduction to Amateur (Ham) Radio" topics.  For more details follow NRS and be sure to look for online classes through Nature Reliance School online membership. 

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-11086842 Fri, 05 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0400 3183 Craig Caudill, Sam Buhlig, Tracy Trimble, Nature Reliance School, NRS, Radio, Ham Radio, Amateur Radio, 2m, 70 cm, Outdoors, Camping, Hiking 4 112 full false #111 What does Lineage have to do with Bushcraft and Survival? #111 What does Lineage have to do with Bushcraft and Survival? We meet up with our friend Joe Flowers from Bushcraft Global to discuss lineage, books, teachers, and depth of training in the field of Bushcraft.  Joe also tells us some great insider info on the Global Bushcraft Symposium.

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The Lion Tracker's Guide to Life
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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-10907752 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0400 4038 Craig Caudill, Nature Reliance School, NRS, Joe Flowers, Bushcraft Global, Global Bushcraft Symposium, Outdoors, Survival, Bushcraft, Knives, Doug Myers, Steve Watts 4 111 full false #110 John McCann - Survival Resources #110 John McCann - Survival Resources Craig speaks with John McCann from Survival Resources.  John has been, among other things,  a Marine DI and started and ran several businesses including counter intel.  Today he runs Survival Resources which specializes in quality products to ensure you are prepared for an emergency situation, whether it is the outdoors or at home. They specialize in components for your survival Kits, Bug-Out bags, Evacuation kits, and all your Bushcraft, Camping, Hiking, and Outdoor needs, as well as Emergency Preparedness.   Check them out. 

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]]> Craig speaks with John McCann from Survival Resources.  John has been, among other things,  a Marine DI and started and ran several businesses including counter intel.  Today he runs Survival Resources which specializes in quality products to ensure you are prepared for an emergency situation, whether it is the outdoors or at home. They specialize in components for your survival Kits, Bug-Out bags, Evacuation kits, and all your Bushcraft, Camping, Hiking, and Outdoor needs, as well as Emergency Preparedness.   Check them out. 

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-10829577 Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400 3708 Nature Reliance School, Craig Caudill, John McCann, Survival Resources, Outdoors, Hiking, Survival, Camping, Prepared, School, Classes, Gear, Kit, BOB 4 110 full false #109 Coyotes - What I Learned Surprised Me. #109 Coyotes - What I Learned Surprised Me. Myth vs Fact related to coyotes.  In this podcast, Tracy and Craig discuss some research Tracy has been reading up on related to coyotes.  There are so many things that surprised both of them about the findings.  We are sure you will be surprised too. 



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]]> Myth vs Fact related to coyotes.  In this podcast, Tracy and Craig discuss some research Tracy has been reading up on related to coyotes.  There are so many things that surprised both of them about the findings.  We are sure you will be surprised too. 



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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-10748204 Mon, 06 Jun 2022 18:00:00 -0400 3988 Craig Caudill, Tracy Trimble, Nature Reliance School, Outdoor, Coyotes, Yotes, Coyote, Hiking, Camping, Forest Sounds 4 109 full false #108 Mental Fortitude and Grit with Army Ranger Ryan Tibben #108 Mental Fortitude and Grit with Army Ranger Ryan Tibben Ryan Tibben, the Founder and CEO of Alert Plan Training Systems LLC, has dedicated over 19 years to the profession of arms and the study of small unit tactics.  Ryan spent 9 years in a Long Range Surveillance Unit assigned to a 6-man team.  He started as a Scout Observer and worked his way to a Team Leader.   During this period, he successfully completed the U.S. Army Reconnaissance and Surveillance Leader Course (RSLC), a program focused on the mastery of reconnaissance fundamentals and the inherent dismounted/mounted small unit tactics.  Additionally, Ryan went on to attend and graduate from the U.S. Army Ranger School.  Transitioning to light infantry, he used the skills he learned in training during 3 tours in Afghanistan with leadership experiences including Squad Leader of an infantry squad and Assistant Team Leader in a non-standard 4-man element.  Ryan went on to serve as a U.S. Army Ranger Instructor, teaching over 2,000 soldiers the art of small unit tactics. 

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]]> Ryan Tibben, the Founder and CEO of Alert Plan Training Systems LLC, has dedicated over 19 years to the profession of arms and the study of small unit tactics.  Ryan spent 9 years in a Long Range Surveillance Unit assigned to a 6-man team.  He started as a Scout Observer and worked his way to a Team Leader.   During this period, he successfully completed the U.S. Army Reconnaissance and Surveillance Leader Course (RSLC), a program focused on the mastery of reconnaissance fundamentals and the inherent dismounted/mounted small unit tactics.  Additionally, Ryan went on to attend and graduate from the U.S. Army Ranger School.  Transitioning to light infantry, he used the skills he learned in training during 3 tours in Afghanistan with leadership experiences including Squad Leader of an infantry squad and Assistant Team Leader in a non-standard 4-man element.  Ryan went on to serve as a U.S. Army Ranger Instructor, teaching over 2,000 soldiers the art of small unit tactics. 

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-10407333 Sat, 09 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0400 2037 Nature Reliance School, Craig Caudill, Outdoors, Military, Alert Plan Training System, Ryan Tibben, Training, Schools, Rural, Community 4 108 full false #107 Firearms Instructor Matt Underwood #107 Firearms Instructor Matt Underwood Matt Underwood has worked as a public school history teacher, as a security agent for a nuclear power plant operation, and is now the Training Coordinator for Rochester Personal Defense of New York.  In this podcast, we look at the connection between history and personal defense, Matt's personal and training philosophy, and have a couple of laughs discussing his experience training with Nature Reliance School.  Matt is a forever-student, which makes him a great teacher and mentor. We are glad he joined us for this show.  

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]]> Matt Underwood has worked as a public school history teacher, as a security agent for a nuclear power plant operation, and is now the Training Coordinator for Rochester Personal Defense of New York.  In this podcast, we look at the connection between history and personal defense, Matt's personal and training philosophy, and have a couple of laughs discussing his experience training with Nature Reliance School.  Matt is a forever-student, which makes him a great teacher and mentor. We are glad he joined us for this show.  

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-10274626 Fri, 18 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0400 2846 NRS, Craig Caudill, Matt Underwood, Firearms, Training, History, Student, SERE, Outdoors, Personal Defense, Self Defense 4 107 full false #106 US Marine to Fieldcraft Farmer, Fantastic Story #106 US Marine to Fieldcraft Farmer, Fantastic Story  If you like a good story that starts out rough and points towards success this is it.  We begin with Jon Turner and his service as a US Marine and land on his family farm in Vermont several years later.  Helping kids learn how to handle single-digit cold and love it, utilizing and teaching others how to take plants and animals from field to fork, and demonstrates how one good Marine and others like him, can transition from military life and the rigors that go with it to life outside of the setting. I must say, it still looks a lot like service to me. 

Jon's Farm Page:   http://www.wildrootsfarmvermont.com/

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]]>  If you like a good story that starts out rough and points towards success this is it.  We begin with Jon Turner and his service as a US Marine and land on his family farm in Vermont several years later.  Helping kids learn how to handle single-digit cold and love it, utilizing and teaching others how to take plants and animals from field to fork, and demonstrates how one good Marine and others like him, can transition from military life and the rigors that go with it to life outside of the setting. I must say, it still looks a lot like service to me. 

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-10181488 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0500 3135 NRS, Nature Reliance, Craig Caudill, Fieldcraft Farmer, Jon Turner, Wild Roots Farm, Soil, Dirt, Military, Food, Garden, Compost, Family, Kids 4 106 full false #105 Interview with Casey Deming of Georgia Bushcraft #105 Interview with Casey Deming of Georgia Bushcraft Georgia Bushcraft is a  company focused on providing a venue for learning and inspiring wilderness and survival education. We host several classes and campouts throughout the year.  They also offer several great products on their online store.  In this podcast Craig and Casey Deming discuss the business of bushcraft and how serving others is a business model worth investing time and energy into.  

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]]> Georgia Bushcraft is a  company focused on providing a venue for learning and inspiring wilderness and survival education. We host several classes and campouts throughout the year.  They also offer several great products on their online store.  In this podcast Craig and Casey Deming discuss the business of bushcraft and how serving others is a business model worth investing time and energy into.  

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-10124277 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 15:00:00 -0500 3157 NRS, Craig Caudill, Nature Reliance, Georgia Bushcraft, GA, Outdoors, Hiking, Bushcraft, Classes, Fire, Camping, Gathering 4 105 full false #104 Self-Defense is Self-Reliance - Part 4 (Gear) #104 Self-Defense is Self-Reliance - Part 4 (Gear) This 4 part series offers some help to those interested in getting started in self-defense.  He follows the model, familiar to NRS regulars, of Mindset, Skills, Tactics, and Gear.  Suffice it to say, as the title implies, that self-defense is self-reliance get yourself some training somewhere.  Craig shares his experiences on what to look for to make sure it is good including what martial arts to avoid.   

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]]> This 4 part series offers some help to those interested in getting started in self-defense.  He follows the model, familiar to NRS regulars, of Mindset, Skills, Tactics, and Gear.  Suffice it to say, as the title implies, that self-defense is self-reliance get yourself some training somewhere.  Craig shares his experiences on what to look for to make sure it is good including what martial arts to avoid.   

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-10034149 Tue, 08 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -0500 965 NRS, Craig Caudill, Nature Reliance School, Outdoors, Fight, Self Defense, Attack, Awareness, Training, Guns, Knives, Pepper Spray, OC 4 104 full false #103 Western Hunting and Hill People Gear #103 Western Hunting and Hill People Gear Many in the NRS community are fans of the Hill People Gear brand packs, kit bags, and more.  In this podcast, Craig interviews Casey Gorsett, brand ambassador, and Kevin McDowell, director of marketing for HPG.  We specifically wanted these guys on to discuss big game hunting in the Rocky Mountains and they did that very well.  Casey is a well-experienced hunter and Kevin is new to hunting so this offered a wonderful opportunity to get their perspectives on the ins and outs of hunting out there which is very different than what we experience in the Eastern Woodlands.  We talk about the terrain, weather, gear, and packing those big critters out.  We certainly did not ignore our common use of HPG gear and how that benefits them in this type of hunting and backcountry travel.

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]]> Many in the NRS community are fans of the Hill People Gear brand packs, kit bags, and more.  In this podcast, Craig interviews Casey Gorsett, brand ambassador, and Kevin McDowell, director of marketing for HPG.  We specifically wanted these guys on to discuss big game hunting in the Rocky Mountains and they did that very well.  Casey is a well-experienced hunter and Kevin is new to hunting so this offered a wonderful opportunity to get their perspectives on the ins and outs of hunting out there which is very different than what we experience in the Eastern Woodlands.  We talk about the terrain, weather, gear, and packing those big critters out.  We certainly did not ignore our common use of HPG gear and how that benefits them in this type of hunting and backcountry travel.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-9984900 Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0500 3277 NRS, Nature Reliance School, Craig Caudill, Hill People Gear, HPG, Outdoors, Big Game, Hunting, Deer, Elk, Sheep, Decker Pack, Umlindi 4 103 full false #102 Self-Defense is Self-Reliance - Part 3 (Tactics) #102 Self-Defense is Self-Reliance - Part 3 (Tactics) This 4 part series offers some help to those interested in getting started in self-defense.  He follows the model, familiar to NRS regulars, of Mindset, Skills, Tactics, and Gear.  Suffice it to say, as the title implies, that self-defense is self-reliance get yourself some training somewhere.  Craig shares his experiences on what to look for to make sure it is good including what martial arts to avoid.   

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]]> This 4 part series offers some help to those interested in getting started in self-defense.  He follows the model, familiar to NRS regulars, of Mindset, Skills, Tactics, and Gear.  Suffice it to say, as the title implies, that self-defense is self-reliance get yourself some training somewhere.  Craig shares his experiences on what to look for to make sure it is good including what martial arts to avoid.   

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-9985306 Mon, 31 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0500 819 NRS, Craig Caudill, Self Defense, Tactics, Mindset, Skills, Gear, Family, Aware, Outdoors 4 102 full false #101 Wazoo #101 Wazoo What is a Wazoo and what does it mean?  Join Craig as he interviews the founders of Wazoo Survival.  We will find out more about the name, the products they offer, and their incredibly unique backgrounds (one of them was a rocket scientist, sort of) that brought them together.   Great story of determination and work that goes into American business success.

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]]> What is a Wazoo and what does it mean?  Join Craig as he interviews the founders of Wazoo Survival.  We will find out more about the name, the products they offer, and their incredibly unique backgrounds (one of them was a rocket scientist, sort of) that brought them together.   Great story of determination and work that goes into American business success.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-9914509 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0500 3826 Wazoo, Craig Caudill, Nature Reliance, Outdoor, Camping, Gear, Mindset, Survival, Hiking 4 101 full false #100 Self-Defense is Self-Reliance - Part 2 (Skills) #100 Self-Defense is Self-Reliance - Part 2 (Skills) This 4 part series offers some help to those interested in getting started in self-defense.  He follows the model, familiar to NRS regulars, of Mindset, Skills, Tactics, and Gear.  Suffice it to say, as the title implies, that self-defense is self-reliance get yourself some training somewhere.  Craig shares his experiences on what to look for to make sure it is good including what martial arts to avoid.  

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]]> This 4 part series offers some help to those interested in getting started in self-defense.  He follows the model, familiar to NRS regulars, of Mindset, Skills, Tactics, and Gear.  Suffice it to say, as the title implies, that self-defense is self-reliance get yourself some training somewhere.  Craig shares his experiences on what to look for to make sure it is good including what martial arts to avoid.  

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-9876720 Mon, 17 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0500 896 4 100 full false #99 Herbalist and Chemist Mark Merriwether Vorderbruggen Ph.D Interview #99 Herbalist and Chemist Mark Merriwether Vorderbruggen Ph.D Interview Mark Merriwether Vorderbruggen is an absolute wealth of information on edible and medicinal plants.  He is not just a casual part-time plants guy, he is living breathing edible and medicinal plants PhD.  His research and formulations are at the heart of Medicine Man Plant Co that taps back into the most ancient of cultures and brings the wealth of information in ethnobotany to us in the modern world.  He and his partners have developed a fantastic website that includes the supplements they sell, in-depth research findings on each,  as well as online and in-person classes they offer and more.  Click on the link below to check out his website.

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]]> Mark Merriwether Vorderbruggen is an absolute wealth of information on edible and medicinal plants.  He is not just a casual part-time plants guy, he is living breathing edible and medicinal plants PhD.  His research and formulations are at the heart of Medicine Man Plant Co that taps back into the most ancient of cultures and brings the wealth of information in ethnobotany to us in the modern world.  He and his partners have developed a fantastic website that includes the supplements they sell, in-depth research findings on each,  as well as online and in-person classes they offer and more.  Click on the link below to check out his website.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-9876338 Thu, 13 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0500 3035 Mark Merriwether, Vorderbruggen, Medicine Man Plant Co, Craig Caudill, Health, Nature Reliance, Plants, Edible, Medicinal, Ancient, Cultures, Ethnobotany 4 99 full false #98: Self-Defense is Self-Reliance - Part 1 (Mindset) #98: Self-Defense is Self-Reliance - Part 1 (Mindset) This 4 part series offers some help to those interested in getting started in self-defense.  He follows the model, familiar to NRS regulars, of Mindset, Skills, Tactics, and Gear.  Suffice it to say, as the title implies, that self-defense is self-reliance get yourself some training somewhere.  Craig shares his experiences on what to look for to make sure it is good including what martial arts to avoid.  

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]]> This 4 part series offers some help to those interested in getting started in self-defense.  He follows the model, familiar to NRS regulars, of Mindset, Skills, Tactics, and Gear.  Suffice it to say, as the title implies, that self-defense is self-reliance get yourself some training somewhere.  Craig shares his experiences on what to look for to make sure it is good including what martial arts to avoid.  

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-9838235 Mon, 10 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0500 803 Craig Caudill, Nature Reliance School, Mindset, Self Defense, Prepare, Preppers, Attack, Aware, Mindfulness 4 98 full false #97 Disaster Preparedness and Survival Author and Instructor Jim Cobb Interview. #97 Disaster Preparedness and Survival Author and Instructor Jim Cobb Interview.  Jim Cobb is one of the most well-respected and even-tempered individuals in the Disaster Readiness/Survival Community.  He is editor-in-chief of two incredibly popular magazines in this space, author of several books, and has been a great mentor and friend to Craig.  He and Craig discuss disaster planning and readiness, writing on the topics, his latest project coming out soon, and much, much more.  

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]]>  Jim Cobb is one of the most well-respected and even-tempered individuals in the Disaster Readiness/Survival Community.  He is editor-in-chief of two incredibly popular magazines in this space, author of several books, and has been a great mentor and friend to Craig.  He and Craig discuss disaster planning and readiness, writing on the topics, his latest project coming out soon, and much, much more.  

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-9837995 Thu, 06 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0500 3606 Jim Cobb, Craig Caudill, Nature Reliance School, Outdoors, Preppers, Prepare, Disaster, Prepper Survival Guide, Backwoods Survival Guide 4 97 full false #96 Urban Survival Interview with Tony Torre of Urban Survival Craft #96 Urban Survival Interview with Tony Torre of Urban Survival Craft Craig takes a much-needed right turn towards Urban Survival in this podcast.  With natural and man-made disasters happening quite frequently, there are varied needs for those in large cities.  Mr. Tony Torre is uniquely positioned to discuss these issues.  Living through several disasters in Florida, and teaching Urban Survival, gives him some insight to help those with this topic.

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]]> Craig takes a much-needed right turn towards Urban Survival in this podcast.  With natural and man-made disasters happening quite frequently, there are varied needs for those in large cities.  Mr. Tony Torre is uniquely positioned to discuss these issues.  Living through several disasters in Florida, and teaching Urban Survival, gives him some insight to help those with this topic.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-9805055 Thu, 30 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0500 3755 Tony Torre, Urban Survival, Craig Caudill, Nature Reliance School, NRS, Disaster, Hurricane, Storms, FEMA, Flood, Tornado, Prepper, Prepare 3 96 full false #95 ESEE/Randall Adventure Training Interview with Shane Adams #95 ESEE/Randall Adventure Training Interview with Shane Adams ESEE Knives and Randall Adventure Training are synonymous with serious blades and training.  Craig was pleased to sit down and talk to Marketing Director/Utility Player, Mr. Shane Adams.  Shane is uniquely positioned to talk about the victories and challenges of working with this crew.  He has an intellectual intensity that is rivaled only by his love-of-the-outdoors grit.  He shares their thoughts on how they help people be comfortable in uncomfortable situations.  Click on the links below to see more about these great companies.

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]]> ESEE Knives and Randall Adventure Training are synonymous with serious blades and training.  Craig was pleased to sit down and talk to Marketing Director/Utility Player, Mr. Shane Adams.  Shane is uniquely positioned to talk about the victories and challenges of working with this crew.  He has an intellectual intensity that is rivaled only by his love-of-the-outdoors grit.  He shares their thoughts on how they help people be comfortable in uncomfortable situations.  Click on the links below to see more about these great companies.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-9780226 Thu, 23 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0500 3093 ESEE, Randall Adventure Training, Craig Caudill, NRS, Nature Reliance, Survival, Training, Outdoors, Skill, Mindset 3 95 full false #94 My Top 7 Classified Disaster Preps #94 My Top 7 Classified Disaster Preps Craig has been fortunate to train a significant number of first responders on the federal, state, and local levels.  Considering the recent tornado event that happened in Kentucky, he shares 7 simple, yet critical things we can do before the next event happens.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-9737208 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 19:00:00 -0500 1597 Nature Reliance School, Craig Caudill, Tracy Trimble, Tornadoes, Nature Disaster, Prep, Preparedness, Hurricane, Help, SAR, FEMA 3 94 full false #93 Deer, Wild Turkey, Elk, Grouse and Mountain Lions in KY! #93 Deer, Wild Turkey, Elk, Grouse and Mountain Lions in KY! Craig sat down with Mr. Joe Lacefield, Regional Wildlife Biologist, for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife to discuss science and myth surrounding several species of wildlife.  Lots to take in but in summary, we talked about grouse population, deer rut activity  (several surprises here), wild turkey and elk restoration, and...you better believe we asked him about mountain lions.

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]]> Craig sat down with Mr. Joe Lacefield, Regional Wildlife Biologist, for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife to discuss science and myth surrounding several species of wildlife.  Lots to take in but in summary, we talked about grouse population, deer rut activity  (several surprises here), wild turkey and elk restoration, and...you better believe we asked him about mountain lions.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-9692815 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -0500 3842 Joe Lacefield, Craig Caudill, Nature Reliance School, Outdoors, Wildlife, Deer, Bobcat, Turkey, Elk, Coyote 3 93 full false #92 Hacks Hacks and More Hacks #92 Hacks Hacks and More Hacks Today's episode has Craig and Tracy discussing survival hacks.  Why people are attracted to them and should they be used. 

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-9647984 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500 2623 Nature Reliance, Craig Caudill, Tracy Trimble, Hacks, Survival Hacks, Hiking, Prepared, Prep, Medical, Outdoors, Camping, Kayak, Canoe 3 92 full false #91 All Hail the Survival Acronyms! #91 All Hail the Survival Acronyms! Craig recently taught some material to a large military unit.  If you have ever been around military personnel, you know they love acronyms.  In this podcast, he goes over some acronyms that NRS uses in our teaching and one really sharp new one that was picked up from another podcast.  Put these to use in the way that best helps you!

Great Podcast here:  https://www.artofmanliness.com/character/behavior/podcast-757-how-to-achieve-cognitive-dominance/

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]]> Craig recently taught some material to a large military unit.  If you have ever been around military personnel, you know they love acronyms.  In this podcast, he goes over some acronyms that NRS uses in our teaching and one really sharp new one that was picked up from another podcast.  Put these to use in the way that best helps you!

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-9625442 Mon, 29 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500 1150 Nature Reliance School, Craig Caudill, Outdoors, Survival, Hiking, Emergency, SAR, Injury, Mindset 3 91 full false #90 Survivorman - Les Stroud Interview #90 Survivorman - Les Stroud Interview Craig is more than pleased to interview Mr. Les Stroud.  There is no one like him.  Filmmaker, musician, survival teacher he is these things and so much more.  In this interview, Les talks about the differences in shooting video when he started vs. now, his music and the role it plays in his life AND survival situations (that discussion is surprising), and yes, we could not pass up the opportunity to discuss Sasquatch aka Bigfoot.  We cannot thank Les enough for taking the time to come on with us. 

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]]> Craig is more than pleased to interview Mr. Les Stroud.  There is no one like him.  Filmmaker, musician, survival teacher he is these things and so much more.  In this interview, Les talks about the differences in shooting video when he started vs. now, his music and the role it plays in his life AND survival situations (that discussion is surprising), and yes, we could not pass up the opportunity to discuss Sasquatch aka Bigfoot.  We cannot thank Les enough for taking the time to come on with us. 

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-9612479 Thu, 25 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0500 3291 Les Stroud, Survivorman, Sasquatch, Craig Caudill, Nature Reliance School, Outdoors, Survive, Outside, Hike, Camp, Reality TV 3 90 full false #89 All Things Deer Hunting - - and more! #89 All Things Deer Hunting - - and more! Craig and Tracy discuss varying topics such as preserving the culture, legal necessities, clothing, weapons, field dressing, process, and recipes among many other topics.  Craig lends his many years of experience to all of these topics including what works best for him over the years. 

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]]> Craig and Tracy discuss varying topics such as preserving the culture, legal necessities, clothing, weapons, field dressing, process, and recipes among many other topics.  Craig lends his many years of experience to all of these topics including what works best for him over the years. 

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-9571642 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -0500 4394 Craig Caudill, Tracy Trimble, Nature Reliance School, Deer, Hunting, Cooking, Wildlife, Culture, Safety, Tools 3 89 full false #88 Top 10 Ways To Set Your Mind To Anything #88 Top 10 Ways To Set Your Mind To Anything In this podcast, Craig shares a very personal account of a recent health scare and some of the tips he used to overcome it.  We hope it offers you some insight into how you can overcome problems that might come your way like being lost in a wilderness, health scares, or even relationship issues.  Setting your mind to the task at  hand is critical

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]]> In this podcast, Craig shares a very personal account of a recent health scare and some of the tips he used to overcome it.  We hope it offers you some insight into how you can overcome problems that might come your way like being lost in a wilderness, health scares, or even relationship issues.  Setting your mind to the task at  hand is critical

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-9517740 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500 1107 Craig Caudill, Nature Reliance School, Hiking, Outdoors, Health, Hospital, Blood Clot, Mental, Determination 3 88 full false #87 Viral Lost Hiker Social Media Posts Debunked #87 Viral Lost Hiker Social Media Posts Debunked It has been a frustrating week as an educator seeing the garbage going viral on social media that can bring harm to people.  In this podcast Craig and Tracy break down THREE viral sensations and why they are not worth your time in doing. 

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]]> It has been a frustrating week as an educator seeing the garbage going viral on social media that can bring harm to people.  In this podcast Craig and Tracy break down THREE viral sensations and why they are not worth your time in doing. 

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-9486842 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0400 4311 Nature Reliance School, Craig Caudill, Tracy Trimble, Hiking, Phone Greeting, SAR, Camping, Outdoors, Parks, Trails 3 87 full false #86 Tim Smith, Jack Mountain Bushcraft Interview #86 Tim Smith, Jack Mountain Bushcraft Interview We have a GREAT interview with Tim as he shares some great insight from teaching, living in Alaska, and consulting for survival-related TV shows.  This is one you don't want to miss. 

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]]> We have a GREAT interview with Tim as he shares some great insight from teaching, living in Alaska, and consulting for survival-related TV shows.  This is one you don't want to miss. 

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-9450290 Thu, 28 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0400 3115 Tim Smith, Jack Mountain Bushcraft, Craig Caudill, NRS, Nature Reliance School, Outdoors, Survival, Hiking, Camping, Hunting, Canoe, Kayak, Reality TV 3 86 full false #85 Knife Fighting Instructor Rob "Filo" Cabrera #85 Knife Fighting Instructor Rob "Filo" Cabrera In this interview, Craig sits down with Rob Cabrera of Filo Blades.  Lots of people have seen Craig's EDC blade through magazine articles, social media, or classes.  Rob is the guy who built it. He is also the guy who humbles Craig regularly with this knife fight training capabilities.

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]]> In this interview, Craig sits down with Rob Cabrera of Filo Blades.  Lots of people have seen Craig's EDC blade through magazine articles, social media, or classes.  Rob is the guy who built it. He is also the guy who humbles Craig regularly with this knife fight training capabilities.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-9379692 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0400 2548 Rob Cabrera, Filo, Knife Fighting, Craig Caudill, NRS, Nature Reliance, Podcast, Outdoors, Survival, Self Defense 3 85 full false #84 All people should Hug a Hunter and/or Shooter #84 All people should Hug a Hunter and/or Shooter In this podcast, we dig into why anyone who enjoys wildlife should thank a hunter or shooter.  It has a lot to do with the conservation, the PR Act, and the DJ Act.  If you don't know what those are, you should, and that is why this podcast was put together!  Thanks for joining us!

Details of PR Act:  fws.gov/laws/lawsdigest/fawild.html
Details of DJ Act:  https://www.fws.gov/laws/lawsdigest/fasport.html
4H for Youth Development:  https://4-h.org/
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]]> In this podcast, we dig into why anyone who enjoys wildlife should thank a hunter or shooter.  It has a lot to do with the conservation, the PR Act, and the DJ Act.  If you don't know what those are, you should, and that is why this podcast was put together!  Thanks for joining us!

Details of PR Act:  fws.gov/laws/lawsdigest/fawild.html
Details of DJ Act:  https://www.fws.gov/laws/lawsdigest/fasport.html
4H for Youth Development:  https://4-h.org/
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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-9327150 Thu, 07 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0400 2645 Craig Caudill, Tracy Trimble, Nature Reliance School, Hunter, Outdoors, Fishing, Game, Wildlife, Conservation, Hiking 3 84 full false #83 An Exercise in Mindfulness #83 An Exercise in Mindfulness In this podcast, Craig walks us through a favorite topic of his.  The "Sit Spot", an exercise in mindfulness, is an excellent way that stand and blind hunters have utilized for expanded awareness in the outdoors.  This is a great way to gather more information on the areas spend time in.  It will serve to help you develop both your awareness and your physical health. 

Craig mentions his first book in this podcast.  This topic is covered in-depth in Chapter 5  of this book:  https://amzn.to/3DTywEv

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]]> In this podcast, Craig walks us through a favorite topic of his.  The "Sit Spot", an exercise in mindfulness, is an excellent way that stand and blind hunters have utilized for expanded awareness in the outdoors.  This is a great way to gather more information on the areas spend time in.  It will serve to help you develop both your awareness and your physical health. 

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-9286990 Thu, 30 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0400 796 Craig Caudill, Nature Reliance School, NRS, Outdoors, Hiking, Mindfulness, Mental Health, Sit Spot, Observation, Woods, Animals 3 83 full false #82 Bunch of Weirdos #82 Bunch of Weirdos Some of you may hear Nature Reliance School alumni refer to themselves as "one of the weirdos" or you may see one of them with a "Bunch of Weirdos" sticker on their water bottle.   You may have also wondered what the heck are we talking about.  Listen to this podcast for the backstory.  It is a small look into how some people view outdoors training and how incredibly sad they actually are when it comes to such things.

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]]> Some of you may hear Nature Reliance School alumni refer to themselves as "one of the weirdos" or you may see one of them with a "Bunch of Weirdos" sticker on their water bottle.   You may have also wondered what the heck are we talking about.  Listen to this podcast for the backstory.  It is a small look into how some people view outdoors training and how incredibly sad they actually are when it comes to such things.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-9266888 Mon, 27 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0400 601 Craig Caudill, Tracy Trimble, NRS, Outdoors, Navigation, Hiking, Hunting, Camping, Weirdo 3 82 full false #81 Squirrel Hunting Stories and More. #81 Squirrel Hunting Stories and More. Craig and Tracy share some of their squirrel hunting stories and much more.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-9205619 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0400 3048 Craig Caudill, Tracy Trimble, Nature Reliance School, Hunting, Camping, Squirrel, Outdoors, Family, Shotgun 3 81 full false #80 Kentucky Master Naturalist - a volunteer education program for everyone. #80 Kentucky Master Naturalist - a volunteer education program for everyone. Residents with a passion to discover more about their natural world now have the opportunity to gain a better understanding of it thanks to the Kentucky Master Naturalist program.     Today, Craig and Tracy discuss this educational program and the 16 varying topics it provides. 

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-9130111 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0400 4960 Master Naturalists, Craig Caudill, Tracy Trimble, Nature Reliance School, Podcast, Outdoors, Environment 3 80 full false #79 Instinct Survivalist - Bill Reese Interview #79 Instinct Survivalist - Bill Reese Interview In this interview, Craig interviews Mr. Bill Reese, aka Instinct Survivalist.  Bill teaches outdoor skills and has a fantastic web and social media presence where he shares information.  He has a "help others" mindset in all he does, and we know you will enjoy this interview. 

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]]> In this interview, Craig interviews Mr. Bill Reese, aka Instinct Survivalist.  Bill teaches outdoor skills and has a fantastic web and social media presence where he shares information.  He has a "help others" mindset in all he does, and we know you will enjoy this interview. 

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-9123384 Thu, 02 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0400 2844 Bill Reese, Craig Caudill, Nature Reliance School, Podcast, Instinct Survivalist, Outdoors, Bushcraft, Hiking, Camping, Mountain Lion, Hunting, Survival 3 79 full false #78 Jack Hinson - The Civil War's Deadliest Sniper #78 Jack Hinson - The Civil War's Deadliest Sniper Taking some time away from the interviews to dig into some of our listener's favorite topics - history!  This one is about ole Jack Hinson.  Jack Hinson created a reckoning and for good reason.  Listen in.

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]]> Taking some time away from the interviews to dig into some of our listener's favorite topics - history!  This one is about ole Jack Hinson.  Jack Hinson created a reckoning and for good reason.  Listen in.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-9064161 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0400 1365 Civil War, sniper, Nature Reliance, Craig Caudill, Outdoors, History, Family, Kentucky, Tennessee 3 78 full false # 77 Campfire with a Green Beret - Adam Smith Interview # 77 Campfire with a Green Beret - Adam Smith Interview There is only one Adam Smith and Craig sat down with him to interview him about what he is doing.  Adam spent a career in the US Army, most of those years as a Green Beret.  Adam has now gone on to do fantastic work with Forge Legend and you need to hear about it. 

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]]> There is only one Adam Smith and Craig sat down with him to interview him about what he is doing.  Adam spent a career in the US Army, most of those years as a Green Beret.  Adam has now gone on to do fantastic work with Forge Legend and you need to hear about it. 

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-9037908 Thu, 19 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0400 3082 Adam Smith, Outdoors, Military, Special Forces, Forge Legend, Nature Reliance School, Craig Caudill, Motorcycle, Hero 3 77 full false #76 Fieldcraft Survival - Kevin Estela Interview #76 Fieldcraft Survival - Kevin Estela Interview Craig interviews Kevin Estela, Director of Training for Fieldcraft Survival for this podcast.  They discuss Fieldcraft's past, present, and future.  Kevin also shares great insight into his 72-hour survival training trek.  They also dig into hunting, conservation and who to go for the BEST deer bbq in the country. 

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]]> Craig interviews Kevin Estela, Director of Training for Fieldcraft Survival for this podcast.  They discuss Fieldcraft's past, present, and future.  Kevin also shares great insight into his 72-hour survival training trek.  They also dig into hunting, conservation and who to go for the BEST deer bbq in the country. 

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]]> https://naturereliance.buzzsprout.com/1450342/9018310-76-fieldcraft-survival-kevin-estela-interview Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-9018310 Thu, 12 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0400 2896 Kevin Estela, Fieldcraft, Deer, Survival, 72 hour, Craig Caudill, Nature Reliance School, Outdoors, Hiking, Hunting, Backpacking, Navigation, Tracking 3 76 full false # 75 Overlooked water filtration/purification issues, primitive skills and more - Doug Meyer Interview # 75 Overlooked water filtration/purification issues, primitive skills and more - Doug Meyer Interview In this interview, Craig interviews Mr. Doug Meyer who is both a primitive skills expert certified water quality technician.  Doug speaks plainly and surprisingly about what most people miss about filters and purifiers and tells us about his new book which you definitely want to pick up.

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]]> In this interview, Craig interviews Mr. Doug Meyer who is both a primitive skills expert certified water quality technician.  Doug speaks plainly and surprisingly about what most people miss about filters and purifiers and tells us about his new book which you definitely want to pick up.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-8977092 Thu, 05 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0400 3641 Doug Meyer, Blowgun, Water Filtration, Cryptosporidium, Purification, Filters, Hiking, Camping, Outdoors, Appalachian Trail, Craig Caudill, Nature Reliance School 3 75 full false #74 When Lightning Strikes! #74 When Lightning Strikes! In this podcast, Tracy shares some fantastic research that he gathered on lightning, storms, and similar situations as it relates to being in the great outdoors.  Craig is along for the ride and sharing stories (including a couple of big blunders) from his time in the outdoors. 

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]]> In this podcast, Tracy shares some fantastic research that he gathered on lightning, storms, and similar situations as it relates to being in the great outdoors.  Craig is along for the ride and sharing stories (including a couple of big blunders) from his time in the outdoors. 

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-8895485 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0400 3697 Lightning, Camping, Safety, Survival, Nature Reliance School, Craig Caudill, Outdoors, Storms, Thunder 3 74 full false #73 Woodmanship and Pizza Delivery - Jamie Burleigh Interview #73 Woodmanship and Pizza Delivery - Jamie Burleigh Interview In this podcast, Craig sits down with Jamie Burleigh from the Old World Alliance to discuss his thoughts on his journey to Old World Alliance.  Along the way, he hits upon his most enjoyable, funniest, and humbling moments in the outdoors. 

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]]> In this podcast, Craig sits down with Jamie Burleigh from the Old World Alliance to discuss his thoughts on his journey to Old World Alliance.  Along the way, he hits upon his most enjoyable, funniest, and humbling moments in the outdoors. 

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-8893395 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0400 3560 Jamie Burleigh, Old World Alliance, Outdoor, Hiking, Camping, Podcast, Nature Reliance, Craig Caudill, Survival 3 73 full false #72 Jungle Expeditions, Bee Keeping and More - Joe Flowers Interview #72 Jungle Expeditions, Bee Keeping and More - Joe Flowers Interview Craig Interviews, not really, its more like a fantastic campfire chat with Joe Flowers of Bushcraft Global.  The convo takes twists and turns from beekeeping, Crocodile Dundee, knife designs, baby opossums, and jungle expeditions.  This is a great one. 

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]]> Craig Interviews, not really, its more like a fantastic campfire chat with Joe Flowers of Bushcraft Global.  The convo takes twists and turns from beekeeping, Crocodile Dundee, knife designs, baby opossums, and jungle expeditions.  This is a great one. 

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]]> Mel Gibson's movie, The Patriot, is a great movie BUT the real history is even greater.  On a recent trip, Craig traveled through South Carolina and stopped at Historic Camden where incredibly important revolutionary war battles were fought.  Listen in as he relates his experience there. 

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-8825442 Wed, 07 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0400 1608 3 71 full false #70 How to avoid ticks, mosquitoes, and chiggers #70 How to avoid ticks, mosquitoes, and chiggers In this incredibly but very short podcast Craig goes over the simplistic methods that he uses to keep problematic insects off of him in terrible conditions. 

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]]> In this incredibly but very short podcast Craig goes over the simplistic methods that he uses to keep problematic insects off of him in terrible conditions. 

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-8775378 Mon, 28 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0400 516 Ticks, Chiggers, Mosquitoes, Hike, hiking, outdoors, Permethrin, Deet, camping 3 70 full false #69 Hiker Rescued After Lost for Five Days #69 Hiker Rescued After Lost for Five Days In this podcast, Tracy and Craig dive into another current news article about a day hiker that got lost and eventually rescued after five days in the wilderness.  They discuss and break down the article to dispel some of the comments and talk about options so this won't happen to you. 

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]]> In this podcast, Tracy and Craig dive into another current news article about a day hiker that got lost and eventually rescued after five days in the wilderness.  They discuss and break down the article to dispel some of the comments and talk about options so this won't happen to you. 

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-8738649 Mon, 21 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0400 2744 Lost, Search and Rescue, SAR, Hike, Trail, Map, Compass, Rescue, Helicopter, Radio, Navigation, NRS, Craig Caudill, Nature Reliance School 3 69 full false #68 Day hikers are most vulnerable in hiking situations #68 Day hikers are most vulnerable in hiking situations In this podcast, Tracy and Craig dive into another news article that looks at some interesting stats on day hikers and why they (might be you) are most likely the ones to have trouble in the outdoors.  Great article on National Geographic that includes an interview with Andrew Herrington from Big Pig Outdoors in the Smoky Mountains. 


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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-8703948 Mon, 14 Jun 2021 22:00:00 -0400 3053 Hiking, Outdoors, SAR, Injury, Lost, Help, Mountains, Day Hike, Gear, Fire, Shelter 3 68 full false #67 Average American Thinks They can Survive Two Weeks in the Wild. #67 Average American Thinks They can Survive Two Weeks in the Wild. In this article, Tracy AND Craig are back together to discuss an article and stats from a recent news article.  Some of it is good information, others parts....not so much.  Listen in as these two experienced outdoorsmen share their experiences with you. 

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]]> In this article, Tracy AND Craig are back together to discuss an article and stats from a recent news article.  Some of it is good information, others parts....not so much.  Listen in as these two experienced outdoorsmen share their experiences with you. 

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-8666342 Tue, 08 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0400 3661 Outdoors, Survival, Hiking, Woods, Wilderness, Death, Society, Collapse, Edibles, Plants, Nature, School, Survive, Alone, Forest 3 67 full false #66 The Legend of Timpanogos #66 The Legend of Timpanogos Craig recently led a tracking course in Utah and, as you would expect, picked up some great local history from there.  He shares a great story in this podcast. 

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-8627715 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 19:00:00 -0400 1100 3 66 full false #65 Sasquatch or No Sasquatch? Craig Offers Insight. #65 Sasquatch or No Sasquatch? Craig Offers Insight. Bigfoot, Sasquatch, Skunk Ape this mythical creature goes by many names.  Craig offers some surprising insight on how he feels about it (and shares a personal experience).

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]]> Bigfoot, Sasquatch, Skunk Ape this mythical creature goes by many names.  Craig offers some surprising insight on how he feels about it (and shares a personal experience).

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-8479398 Fri, 07 May 2021 15:00:00 -0400 888 3 65 full false #64 Odysseus of the Frontier #64 Odysseus of the Frontier In this podcast,  Craig shares some insight into the goings-on of Christopher Gist.  Gist is not well known in history books but was well known during his time as an able long-hunter and man of strong ethics. 

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]]> In this podcast,  Craig shares some insight into the goings-on of Christopher Gist.  Gist is not well known in history books but was well known during his time as an able long-hunter and man of strong ethics. 

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-8414780 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0400 2188 3 64 full false #63 The Story of the Emerald Lizard #63 The Story of the Emerald Lizard In this podcast, Craig tells the story of the emerald lizard.  One of the moralistic stories with a twist, to help us learn some great lessons.  It is about a young homesteader on the early frontier who finds himself with a wife and kids and no help as they head into winter with no food. 

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]]> In this podcast, Craig tells the story of the emerald lizard.  One of the moralistic stories with a twist, to help us learn some great lessons.  It is about a young homesteader on the early frontier who finds himself with a wife and kids and no help as they head into winter with no food. 

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-8380494 Wed, 21 Apr 2021 18:00:00 -0400 885 3 63 full false #62 Shining Eyes #62 Shining Eyes Tracy delivers another 1800's newspaper article on the then-practice technique of hunting by shining eyes. 


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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-8336025 Thu, 15 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0400 645 3 62 full false #61 Military Analysis for Everyday Land Navigation #61 Military Analysis for Everyday Land Navigation This podcast takes us down the trail using land navigation in a manner typically only used by high-speed military intelligence analysts. 


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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-8319881 Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0400 1120 3 61 full false #60 Missing Land Navigation Skills Lead to Tragedy #60 Missing Land Navigation Skills Lead to Tragedy Listen in as Craig shares a real-life story of the tragedy of Geraldine Largay.  He also shares some tips after the story on how to utilize Land Nav skills to keep yourself safe in the outdoors.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-8302041 Fri, 09 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0400 978 3 60 full false #59 Death Wind #59 Death Wind Join Craig as he shares some hard truths and great lessons learned from some of the most warring warriors this country has ever seen.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-8277435 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 17:00:00 -0400 1545 3 59 full false # 58 Frontier Scout Patrol Tips # 58 Frontier Scout Patrol Tips This podcast shares some tips from a GREAT little book he recently picked up along with some of his own personal experiences and from classes he has taught.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-8250775 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 19:00:00 -0400 1190 3 58 full false #57 Code of the Warrior - Loyalty - A story #57 Code of the Warrior - Loyalty - A story In this Campfire Chat Podcast Craig starts a series on the Code of the Warrior, starting out with a great speech by Tecumseh and then finalizing with a story about loyalty.  You will want to listen to this one and decide for yourself how to apply it in your life.

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]]> In this Campfire Chat Podcast Craig starts a series on the Code of the Warrior, starting out with a great speech by Tecumseh and then finalizing with a story about loyalty.  You will want to listen to this one and decide for yourself how to apply it in your life.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-8179543 Sun, 21 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0400 1501 3 57 full false #56 Why and How You Should Become a Tracker #56 Why and How You Should Become a Tracker In this podcast, Craig shares a lifetime of experience distilled down so easily understood and usable information on tracking and why it will change ALL your outdoor experiences.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-8060209 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0500 1743 3 56 full false #55 Trash or Treasure, Garbage Bags for the Win! #55 Trash or Treasure, Garbage Bags for the Win! In this podcast, Craig walks us through his top 10 list of ways to utilize an ordinary trash bag for survival, camping, hiking, and backcountry use.  Some are obvious ones you have not thought of, others will surprise you.  Listen in!

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-8030873 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:00:00 -0500 708 3 55 full false #54 Frontier Struggles of the 1800s Lead to Greatness #54 Frontier Struggles of the 1800s Lead to Greatness We love history!   This episode has Tracy sharing an article from years past that describes a family's migration into the wilderness of the 1800s.  And specifically, one boy who overcame the struggles and conditions to reach greatness.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-8013359 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0500 1281 3 54 full false #53 American Flag Etiquette and Historical Stories #53 American Flag Etiquette and Historical Stories Craig received some inspiration on the American Flag while teaching in South Carolina recently.  He decided to share the story of it, some flag etiquette, and some interesting stories from history as well.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-7970677 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 17:00:00 -0500 1786 3 53 full false #52 Historical and Modern Lessons Learned from the life and period of Simon Kenton #52 Historical and Modern Lessons Learned from the life and period of Simon Kenton In this podcast, Craig covers three important historical tidbits and adds in his own experiences with these people and places of Kentucky history.

Tidbit 1:  A most accurate description, written like only old writers can do, of the great Ohio River. 
Tidbit 2:  A journal entry from Colonel Richard Henderson describes a very specific place on the frontier that held great importance.
Tidbit 3:  Three frontiersmen who were of different make and model but also whose lives intersected in very important ways. 


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]]> In this podcast, Craig covers three important historical tidbits and adds in his own experiences with these people and places of Kentucky history.

Tidbit 1:  A most accurate description, written like only old writers can do, of the great Ohio River. 
Tidbit 2:  A journal entry from Colonel Richard Henderson describes a very specific place on the frontier that held great importance.
Tidbit 3:  Three frontiersmen who were of different make and model but also whose lives intersected in very important ways. 


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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-7799602 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0500 2012 3 52 full false #51 Mythbusting Natural Navigation - 3 Important Points. #51 Mythbusting Natural Navigation - 3 Important Points. In this podcast, NRS Director and Naturalist Craig Caudill breaks down some common misconceptions about natural navigation (i.e. moss does NOT always grow on the north side of trees).  He then takes a look at three things that can point you in the right direction sans compass. 


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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-7798372 Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:00:00 -0500 881 3 51 full false #50 Being Tough: What it is and what it isn't #50 Being Tough: What it is and what it isn't In this podcast, Craig explores the idea of being TOUGH.  He shares some valuable insight from his latest read by author Greg Everett and applies the knowledge to survival and daily life.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-7684294 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 19:00:00 -0500 965 3 50 full false #49 Interview with 4H Youth Educator and Master Naturalist Eric Comley #49 Interview with 4H Youth Educator and Master Naturalist Eric Comley Listen in on this great interview with Eric Comley, Extension Agent for 4H Youth Development Garrad County Kentucky.  Eric is a Kentucky Master Naturalist and has a educational, entertaining and insightful Youtube channel (link below).  In this interview Craig chats with Eric and asked the following questions.  Some of these prove to be hilarious.


  • Tell us about your background and what put you into the work you do now for Garrad 4H
  • What have you found is the best way to help kids interact with the natural world?
  • What have you found is the best way to help adults interact with the natural world.
  • WOuld you care to share the most enjoyable time you have had in the outdoors?
  • WOuld you care to share the funniest time you have ever had in the outdoors?
  • What about the outdoors has humbled you?
  • Do you have any goals for yourself in the coming year as it relates to your work?
  • What is a little known or unknown fact about Eric Comley that people will find hard to believe that you dont mind sharing.
  • Where can people find your work and what you are involved in.  How can any of our listeners get opportunities to learn from you?
  • What courses at a college would be good for identifying plants
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]]> Listen in on this great interview with Eric Comley, Extension Agent for 4H Youth Development Garrad County Kentucky.  Eric is a Kentucky Master Naturalist and has a educational, entertaining and insightful Youtube channel (link below).  In this interview Craig chats with Eric and asked the following questions.  Some of these prove to be hilarious.


  • Tell us about your background and what put you into the work you do now for Garrad 4H
  • What have you found is the best way to help kids interact with the natural world?
  • What have you found is the best way to help adults interact with the natural world.
  • WOuld you care to share the most enjoyable time you have had in the outdoors?
  • WOuld you care to share the funniest time you have ever had in the outdoors?
  • What about the outdoors has humbled you?
  • Do you have any goals for yourself in the coming year as it relates to your work?
  • What is a little known or unknown fact about Eric Comley that people will find hard to believe that you dont mind sharing.
  • Where can people find your work and what you are involved in.  How can any of our listeners get opportunities to learn from you?
  • What courses at a college would be good for identifying plants
  • What would you recommend for beginners to get into plant study



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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-7485058 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0500 2285 3 49 full false #48 The 3 Aspects of Successful Leadership Using Humility. #48 The 3 Aspects of Successful Leadership Using Humility. In this podcast, NRS Director Craig Caudill talks about some of the successes and failures of leadership that he has both witnessed and implemented at NRS.  The focus is upon utilizing the subjective idea of humility as a measuring stick for proper leadership.  He lays out three aspects of humility and then lays out several key ways to recognize it and measure it.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-7390543 Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0500 865 3 48 full false #47 Obtaining vs. Retaining Skills BIG Difference #47 Obtaining vs. Retaining Skills BIG Difference There is a significant and important distinction between a person that obtains skills and one who retains them.  Take it a step further and you get into the territory of skills that are retained and then utilized under stress.  In this podcast, Craig looks at the landscape of outdoor skills obtainment, what it looks like, and how to navigate where you need to be so that you can retain skills for your use. 

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-7314673 Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:00:00 -0500 531 3 47 full false #46 I Fell 150 Feet and Survived #46 I Fell 150 Feet and Survived I'm your host, Tracy Trimble.   Now, I’m a firm believer that if you do something with risk and haven’t had an accident then you just haven’t been doing it long enough, because accidents will happen.  It is like an undefeated boxer.  An undefeated boxer is just an individual that hasn’t fought long enough.  Defeat is bound to happen and an accident is bound to occur.  Such an accident hit our search and rescue team back in 2019.  If you have listened to the PC before you know that I am a member of a SAR team that services Central KY and primarily the Red River Gorge area.  This team is an all-volunteer team but is one of the most professional organizations I have been associated with and that is a direct reflection of our leadership:  John May, our Chief;  Mike Hackett, our assistant chief; and Mark Ryan our training officer.    Today John and Mike join Craig and me as we discuss that 2019 accident.  The following discussion details a fall that John underwent when he and another teammate, Becky, were rappelling to gain faster access to a lost hiker.   John and Mike detail the small errors that culminated that night.  They discuss the errors, the uncontrolled descent or fall, Mike’s medical assistance to John, raising John back to the cliff’s topside, and John’s injuries and recovery.  Note that the team provided us with photos of that night and we have included them in a blog located at naturereliance.org.

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]]> I'm your host, Tracy Trimble.   Now, I’m a firm believer that if you do something with risk and haven’t had an accident then you just haven’t been doing it long enough, because accidents will happen.  It is like an undefeated boxer.  An undefeated boxer is just an individual that hasn’t fought long enough.  Defeat is bound to happen and an accident is bound to occur.  Such an accident hit our search and rescue team back in 2019.  If you have listened to the PC before you know that I am a member of a SAR team that services Central KY and primarily the Red River Gorge area.  This team is an all-volunteer team but is one of the most professional organizations I have been associated with and that is a direct reflection of our leadership:  John May, our Chief;  Mike Hackett, our assistant chief; and Mark Ryan our training officer.    Today John and Mike join Craig and me as we discuss that 2019 accident.  The following discussion details a fall that John underwent when he and another teammate, Becky, were rappelling to gain faster access to a lost hiker.   John and Mike detail the small errors that culminated that night.  They discuss the errors, the uncontrolled descent or fall, Mike’s medical assistance to John, raising John back to the cliff’s topside, and John’s injuries and recovery.  Note that the team provided us with photos of that night and we have included them in a blog located at naturereliance.org.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-6899912 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -0500 4236 2 46 full false #45 Bulletproof your Mind for Survival Part 2 #45 Bulletproof your Mind for Survival Part 2 All survival schools and instructors say it is important, why does no one teach how to do it.  In this podcast noted author and professional survival instructor Craig Caudill from Nature Reliance School shares part 2 of his methods to start bulletproofing your mind for survival and disaster readiness.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-6789697 Thu, 10 Dec 2020 14:00:00 -0500 1373 2 45 full false #44 The Sun As Our Anchor for Navigation #44 The Sun As Our Anchor for Navigation In this podcast, Craig myth bust some commonly held beliefs about the shadow stick method as well as discusses some easy to use navigation methods using the sun.

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]]> In this podcast, Craig myth bust some commonly held beliefs about the shadow stick method as well as discusses some easy to use navigation methods using the sun.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-6691097 Fri, 04 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0500 1319 2 44 full false #43 Mountain Climbing for Beginners #43 Mountain Climbing for Beginners Today's topic is mountaineering.  Tracy Trimble interviews and discusses with Mark Ryan the outdoor activity of mountaineering or as some might call it mountain climbing.  He has summitted Mount Rainier many times as well as a single summit of Denali - the highest peak in North America.  Mark is the training officer for the Wolfe County Search and Rescue team located in Central Kentucky and brings a wealth of experience and information with him.

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]]> Today's topic is mountaineering.  Tracy Trimble interviews and discusses with Mark Ryan the outdoor activity of mountaineering or as some might call it mountain climbing.  He has summitted Mount Rainier many times as well as a single summit of Denali - the highest peak in North America.  Mark is the training officer for the Wolfe County Search and Rescue team located in Central Kentucky and brings a wealth of experience and information with him.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-6606853 Sun, 29 Nov 2020 21:00:00 -0500 2942 2 43 full false #42 Migration of our Social Media #42 Migration of our Social Media In this podcast, Craig details some insight into why Facebook is a terrible platform and why NRS is migrating to other options.  We will continue to be on Facebook until we no longer can be.  Which appears to be coming soon.
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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-6523180 Mon, 23 Nov 2020 21:00:00 -0500 1826 2 42 full false #41 Practical Naturalist: Bobcats #41 Practical Naturalist: Bobcats Join Craig as he shares some crazy stories of his experiences with bobcats and a bunch of interesting bobcat facts.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-6349615 Fri, 13 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0500 1622 outdoors, animals, bobcats, cats, tracking, wildlife, hiking, hunting, camping 2 41 full false #40 Bulletproof your Mind for Survival Part 1 #40 Bulletproof your Mind for Survival Part 1 All survival schools and instructor say it is important, why does no one teach how to do it.  In this podcast noted author and professional survival instructor Craig Caudill from Nature Reliance School shares his introductory methods to start bulletproofing your mind for survival and disaster readiness.

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]]> All survival schools and instructor say it is important, why does no one teach how to do it.  In this podcast noted author and professional survival instructor Craig Caudill from Nature Reliance School shares his introductory methods to start bulletproofing your mind for survival and disaster readiness.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media Buzzsprout-6261673 Sat, 07 Nov 2020 07:00:00 -0500 1807 mindset, survival, outdoors, hiking, camping, hunting, wilderness, hikes 2 40 full false #39 Seven (7) of the Most Overlooked Aspects of Survival #39 Seven (7) of the Most Overlooked Aspects of Survival In this podcast, author and professional survival instructor Craig Caudill discusses 7 things that most people miss when training in survival methods.  He breaks it down in only the way Craig can in simple, yet insightful understandings and gives you ways YOU can start increasing your skills immediately.



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-Understanding the three primary systems of the brain and why they are important.

-One of the most overlooked skills needed for outdoor safety and enjoyment.

-The second most overlooked skill needed for safety in the outdoors.

-Why communication skills is an overlooked skill that has often led to many deaths in the outdoors.

-How ham radio skills can be used to save lives.

-The thing that Craig sees as maddening about Tier 1 gear pocket dumps.

-How to setup tiers 2-4 and why it is important.  

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0:11 Welcome

0:26 Sponsors

0:54 Podcast Summary

1:29 Craig - Intro and News

4:00 Quick Tip

7:12 Podcast Begins

9:11 Mindset: Three Primary Systems of the Brain

16:50 Skills

17:33 Skills: Land Navigation

17:49 Skills: Orienting Your Map

20:24 Skills: Map Scale

22:32 Skills: First Aid - Trauma

24:26 Tactics

24:43 Tactics: Work With Others

26:40 Tactics: Ham Radio

28:40 Gear

29:01 Gear: Groupings

29:18 Gear: Tier I

30:29 Gear: Tier II

31:41 Gear: Tier III

32:16 Gear: Tier IV

34:52 Summary

35:15 Question and Answer

37:29 Closing

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]]> In this podcast, author and professional survival instructor Craig Caudill discusses 7 things that most people miss when training in survival methods.  He breaks it down in only the way Craig can in simple, yet insightful understandings and gives you ways YOU can start increasing your skills immediately.



Quick TIp - What is your secret to keeping your gear dry in heavy rain?  https://amzn.to/34yyRwC

-Understanding the three primary systems of the brain and why they are important.

-One of the most overlooked skills needed for outdoor safety and enjoyment.

-The second most overlooked skill needed for safety in the outdoors.

-Why communication skills is an overlooked skill that has often led to many deaths in the outdoors.

-How ham radio skills can be used to save lives.

-The thing that Craig sees as maddening about Tier 1 gear pocket dumps.

-How to setup tiers 2-4 and why it is important.  

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0:11 Welcome

0:26 Sponsors

0:54 Podcast Summary

1:29 Craig - Intro and News

4:00 Quick Tip

7:12 Podcast Begins

9:11 Mindset: Three Primary Systems of the Brain

16:50 Skills

17:33 Skills: Land Navigation

17:49 Skills: Orienting Your Map

20:24 Skills: Map Scale

22:32 Skills: First Aid - Trauma

24:26 Tactics

24:43 Tactics: Work With Others

26:40 Tactics: Ham Radio

28:40 Gear

29:01 Gear: Groupings

29:18 Gear: Tier I

30:29 Gear: Tier II

31:41 Gear: Tier III

32:16 Gear: Tier IV

34:52 Summary

35:15 Question and Answer

37:29 Closing

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]]> Nature Reliance Media fa46e17c-1f9f-4678-9d3a-b49b09b49937 Tue, 27 Oct 2020 09:58:18 -0400 2436 2 39 full false #38 Intro to Hunting #38 Intro to Hunting Hunting provides opportunities like nothing else. Great time afield gathering a 100% organic food source is one of many fantastic benefits.  This podcast introduces ethics, how-to, moon phases, gear, and so...much....more.

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1:47 Sponsors

2:03 Upcoming Knot Course

2:13 Podcast Begins

3:01 Mindset/Ethics

5:04 Mindset/Safety

6:44 Mindset/Stewardship/Conservation

8:16 Skills

9:00 skills/Terrain

10:18 Skills/Tree/Plant ID

11:58 Skills/Noise

16:15 Tactics

16:40 Tactics/Weather & Moon Phases

20:08 Tactics / Processing the Animal

22:05 Gear

22:26 Gear/Fred Bear 

23:20 Gear/Knife

24:48 Gear/Guns

24:12 Gear/Camo

27:48 Gear/Scent Cover

29:44 Follow up!

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2. Knife Safety Tips

3. Epic failure in gardening - but we have to start somewhere.

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1:47 Sponsors

2:03 Upcoming Knot Course

2:13 Podcast Begins

3:01 Mindset/Ethics

5:04 Mindset/Safety

6:44 Mindset/Stewardship/Conservation

8:16 Skills

9:00 skills/Terrain

10:18 Skills/Tree/Plant ID

11:58 Skills/Noise

16:15 Tactics

16:40 Tactics/Weather & Moon Phases

20:08 Tactics / Processing the Animal

22:05 Gear

22:26 Gear/Fred Bear 

23:20 Gear/Knife

24:48 Gear/Guns

24:12 Gear/Camo

27:48 Gear/Scent Cover

29:44 Follow up!

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]]> Nature Reliance Media b9d2cb52-9c7e-488d-a413-ad192f319f0d Fri, 16 Oct 2020 13:16:22 -0400 2008 2 38 full false #37 My Top 10 List of Essential Gear #37 My Top 10 List of Essential Gear In this podcast, Nature Reliance Director Craig Caudill takes a look at his top 10 essential gear.  We get asked all the time "what's in your pack" and "what should be our basic load" so this episode answers these basic questions and will serve you well in getting started packing for your outdoor activities.  



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]]> In this podcast, Nature Reliance Director Craig Caudill takes a look at his top 10 essential gear.  We get asked all the time "what's in your pack" and "what should be our basic load" so this episode answers these basic questions and will serve you well in getting started packing for your outdoor activities.  



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]]> Nature Reliance Media 46cbc647-5d96-40db-8ec5-2a31afb079e5 Wed, 07 Oct 2020 19:39:12 -0400 1401 2 37 full false #36 10 Ways to Extend Your Phone's Battery Life. #36 10 Ways to Extend Your Phone's Battery Life. With the popularity of using smartphones as the primary navigation device while in the wilderness, extending the battery life is critical.  Tracy Trimble, an assistant instructor with Nature Reliance School, and co-author of Essential Wilderness Navigation discuss ten ways of doing just that.  Having served several years on a local search and rescue team it is apparent that the general hiking public doesn't protect the phone's battery life.  Following these ten options will greatly increase a normal operating modern-day smartphone.    


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]]> With the popularity of using smartphones as the primary navigation device while in the wilderness, extending the battery life is critical.  Tracy Trimble, an assistant instructor with Nature Reliance School, and co-author of Essential Wilderness Navigation discuss ten ways of doing just that.  Having served several years on a local search and rescue team it is apparent that the general hiking public doesn't protect the phone's battery life.  Following these ten options will greatly increase a normal operating modern-day smartphone.    


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My LOVE/HATE relationship with Leave No Trace ethics

Oops! - Common Mistakes (Part 1 of 3): Before you Hit the Trail


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]]> Nature Reliance Media 0181f2ff-9af1-46ba-81d2-d181604d9390 Mon, 28 Sep 2020 16:45:49 -0400 903 2 36 full false #35 Practical Bushcraft #35 Practical Bushcraft In this podcast Nature Reliance Director Craig Caudill takes a critical look at "bushcrafting" and what he feels most schools are missing.  He discussed how to be both a steward of natural resources and at the same time remove live species during training.   This is a combination that is often missing in most survival and bushcraft schools that Nature Reliance School is uniquely qualified to be different from the "rest of the pack".


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Learn How a Ham Radio Might Save Your Life

My LOVE/HATE relationship with Leave No Trace ethics


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]]> In this podcast Nature Reliance Director Craig Caudill takes a critical look at "bushcrafting" and what he feels most schools are missing.  He discussed how to be both a steward of natural resources and at the same time remove live species during training.   This is a combination that is often missing in most survival and bushcraft schools that Nature Reliance School is uniquely qualified to be different from the "rest of the pack".


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Learn How a Ham Radio Might Save Your Life

My LOVE/HATE relationship with Leave No Trace ethics


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]]> Nature Reliance Media a29dc11e-ce9b-4947-b7cf-0e414e372b3d Wed, 23 Sep 2020 16:10:37 -0400 1239 2 35 full false #34 Knife Safety Tips #34 Knife Safety Tips Simple but it is SO important.  After a very experienced woodsman cut himself in a recent class, Craig put this podcast out there to jog everyone's memory on the TWO most dangerous parts of a knife.  He also shares his personal and group methods for maintaining safety when using sharp and pointy things around others.

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]]> Simple but it is SO important.  After a very experienced woodsman cut himself in a recent class, Craig put this podcast out there to jog everyone's memory on the TWO most dangerous parts of a knife.  He also shares his personal and group methods for maintaining safety when using sharp and pointy things around others.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media 396a99fc-a492-4c47-8cda-690db9b9c41c Sun, 13 Sep 2020 22:21:08 -0400 969 2 34 full false #33 Campfire Chat: Scary story from a remote wilderness graveyard #33 Campfire Chat: Scary story from a remote wilderness graveyard In this podcast, Craig tells a 100% true story of a time in which he encountered.....something....at a wilderness graveyard while out exploring. 


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]]> In this podcast, Craig tells a 100% true story of a time in which he encountered.....something....at a wilderness graveyard while out exploring. 


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]]> Nature Reliance Media 6a441c4e-5500-45da-afe9-3f4a37c1263b Thu, 10 Sep 2020 10:46:02 -0400 1360 2 33 full false #32 Tracking for Life, 6 Habits of a Tracker YOU Can Use In Everyday Life #32 Tracking for Life, 6 Habits of a Tracker YOU Can Use In Everyday Life Tracking is a unique scientific method of situational awareness.  The principles, methods, and habits of trackers can be guideposts in many endeavors.  In this podcast, Craig Caudill, the founder and chief instructor for Nature Reliance School, shares six fundamental habits of a good tracker and how they can apply to the daily life of anyone.

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]]> Tracking is a unique scientific method of situational awareness.  The principles, methods, and habits of trackers can be guideposts in many endeavors.  In this podcast, Craig Caudill, the founder and chief instructor for Nature Reliance School, shares six fundamental habits of a good tracker and how they can apply to the daily life of anyone.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media 4d6b2515-99c8-4d77-950a-94346b318144 Sun, 06 Sep 2020 09:50:41 -0400 1149 2 32 full false #31 Test your outdoor self-reliance knowledge with the "Tourist Test". #31 Test your outdoor self-reliance knowledge with the "Tourist Test". Would you consider yourself a tourist in your own neighborhood?  You might be surprised by taking what Craig calls the Tourist Test.

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]]> Would you consider yourself a tourist in your own neighborhood?  You might be surprised by taking what Craig calls the Tourist Test.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media 8142bf82-2617-47cb-82bf-992a6317602e Wed, 02 Sep 2020 18:12:38 -0400 758 2 31 full false #30 Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK): 22 items that you need to hear about #30 Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK): 22 items that you need to hear about From Boo-boos to trauma medicine go into the outdoors with some fundamental first aid supplies.  In this podcast, Craig shares 22 items that he carries with him that can help fix a diverse mix of first aid issues.  The first item to add to your kit is training.  Get fundamental training from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association and then bolster it by adding in Stop the Bleed Training.

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]]> From Boo-boos to trauma medicine go into the outdoors with some fundamental first aid supplies.  In this podcast, Craig shares 22 items that he carries with him that can help fix a diverse mix of first aid issues.  The first item to add to your kit is training.  Get fundamental training from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association and then bolster it by adding in Stop the Bleed Training.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media 186e5a98-0ada-4bbd-ac27-1c8b472b66c5 Sun, 30 Aug 2020 21:31:30 -0400 666 2 30 full false #29 Top 5 Recommendations to help YOU connect to nature #29 Top 5 Recommendations to help YOU connect to nature Nature lovers, hunters, survivalists, and hikers..unite!  In this podcast Master Naturalist and woodsman with a lifetime of experience, Craig Caudill walks us through his top 5 way to connect with nature so you experience lots more going on around you.  Take these recommendations and fit them to your needs.


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]]> Nature lovers, hunters, survivalists, and hikers..unite!  In this podcast Master Naturalist and woodsman with a lifetime of experience, Craig Caudill walks us through his top 5 way to connect with nature so you experience lots more going on around you.  Take these recommendations and fit them to your needs.


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]]> Nature Reliance Media 78ab469d-6889-43c7-9c8c-e1a9718f3edd Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:24:14 -0400 1480 2 29 full false #28 My LOVE/HATE relationship with Leave No Trace #28 My LOVE/HATE relationship with Leave No Trace For 26 years, the Leave No Trace organization has been growing.  Today, Craig Caudill (Master Naturalist, Founder, and Chief Instructor for Nature Reliance School) discusses what he loves and hates about the seven principles of Leave No Trace.

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Today's Sponsor: Vital Survival: The essential things you need to know to prepare yourself and those around you. Use code VITALVIP, for a HUGE discount until the end of August.  In this course and downloadable booklet, you will learn the mindset, skills, tactics, and gear for disaster readiness that Craig uses to teach civilians and first responders throughout the country. This information is critical to individuals and families being better prepared for unplanned emergencies.

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]]> For 26 years, the Leave No Trace organization has been growing.  Today, Craig Caudill (Master Naturalist, Founder, and Chief Instructor for Nature Reliance School) discusses what he loves and hates about the seven principles of Leave No Trace.

Support this podcast:  If you like what we are doing here at Nature Reliance Media, consider direct support of the program.  You can support the show for as little as $0.99/month.  Two other options are available as well $4.99 and $9.99 per month.

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Today's Sponsor: Vital Survival: The essential things you need to know to prepare yourself and those around you. Use code VITALVIP, for a HUGE discount until the end of August.  In this course and downloadable booklet, you will learn the mindset, skills, tactics, and gear for disaster readiness that Craig uses to teach civilians and first responders throughout the country. This information is critical to individuals and families being better prepared for unplanned emergencies.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media c89ed382-c127-49bd-984e-997565ba16a5 Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:16:23 -0400 2485 1 28 full false #27 Practical Naturalist - No, moss does not always grow on the North side of trees and other nature insights #27 Practical Naturalist - No, moss does not always grow on the North side of trees and other nature insights Craig discusses three short topics:  1) Debunking the myth that moss always grows on the north side of trees and explaining why you can't count on that myth 2) What is hand railing in wilderness navigation 3) Animal observations and how they can help us improve our outdoor time.

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Get out the book: Essential Wilderness Navigation A Real-World guide to finding your way safely in the woods with or without a map, compass, or GPS.

Foraging for Fun: Eating Weeds In this course, Master Naturalist Craig Caudill will guide you in learning how to forage for food and medicine and have a fun time doing it. What we usually call “weeds” are often native plants that are packed with nutrition and great taste. Craig will take you into the woods, backyards, and parks and show you the critical identifying features of numerous plants and some trees. You will be able to find plants nearly anywhere in the Eastern region of the United States. Various plants thrive in one season or another, so Craig is going to add to this course continually as more plants arrive on the scene. Each plant discussed will also include a favorite recipe for its use.

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]]> Craig discusses three short topics:  1) Debunking the myth that moss always grows on the north side of trees and explaining why you can't count on that myth 2) What is hand railing in wilderness navigation 3) Animal observations and how they can help us improve our outdoor time.

Support this podcast:  If you like what we are doing here at Nature Reliance Media consider direct support of the program.  You can support the show for as little as $0.99/month.  Two other options are available as well $4.99 and $9.99 per month.

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Get out the book: Essential Wilderness Navigation A Real-World guide to finding your way safely in the woods with or without a map, compass, or GPS.

Foraging for Fun: Eating Weeds In this course, Master Naturalist Craig Caudill will guide you in learning how to forage for food and medicine and have a fun time doing it. What we usually call “weeds” are often native plants that are packed with nutrition and great taste. Craig will take you into the woods, backyards, and parks and show you the critical identifying features of numerous plants and some trees. You will be able to find plants nearly anywhere in the Eastern region of the United States. Various plants thrive in one season or another, so Craig is going to add to this course continually as more plants arrive on the scene. Each plant discussed will also include a favorite recipe for its use.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media f298021d-1ac8-46fa-9502-87a57ab02f2b Tue, 04 Aug 2020 08:22:56 -0400 1587 2 27 full false #26 Dueling Interviews #26 Dueling Interviews The first of many, we hope, video podcasts.  Video podcasts will be placed on our YouTube page while the audio file will be uploaded as a typical podcast.  We hope you will enjoy.  Please let us know what you think.   This initial episode includes Craig and Tracy going back-n-forth asking questions about general topics.  More specific topics will follow.  

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https://thegreenberetproject.org/     Through the application of a force multiplication model, a collaborative framework, and evidence based change strategies; the Green Beret Project is empowering kids, cops, and communities to win the fight on the front lines of our inner cities.

Foraging for Fun: Eating Weeds In this course, Master Naturalist Craig Caudill will guide you in learning how to forage for food and medicine and have a fun time doing it. What we usually call “weeds” are often native plants that are packed with nutrition and great taste. Craig will take you into the woods, backyards, and parks and show you the critical identifying features of numerous plants and some trees. You will be able to find plants nearly anywhere in the Eastern region of the United States. Various plants thrive in one season or another, so Craig is going to add to this course continually as more plants arrive on the scene. Each plant discussed will also include a favorite recipe for its use.

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]]> The first of many, we hope, video podcasts.  Video podcasts will be placed on our YouTube page while the audio file will be uploaded as a typical podcast.  We hope you will enjoy.  Please let us know what you think.   This initial episode includes Craig and Tracy going back-n-forth asking questions about general topics.  More specific topics will follow.  

Book:  What the Robin Knows

GAIA : GPS App, 20% Discount to NRS followers

Support this podcast:  If you like what we are doing here at Nature Reliance Media consider direct support of the program.  You can support the show for as little as $0.99/month.  Two other options are available as well $4.99 and $9.99 per month.

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https://thegreenberetproject.org/     Through the application of a force multiplication model, a collaborative framework, and evidence based change strategies; the Green Beret Project is empowering kids, cops, and communities to win the fight on the front lines of our inner cities.

Foraging for Fun: Eating Weeds In this course, Master Naturalist Craig Caudill will guide you in learning how to forage for food and medicine and have a fun time doing it. What we usually call “weeds” are often native plants that are packed with nutrition and great taste. Craig will take you into the woods, backyards, and parks and show you the critical identifying features of numerous plants and some trees. You will be able to find plants nearly anywhere in the Eastern region of the United States. Various plants thrive in one season or another, so Craig is going to add to this course continually as more plants arrive on the scene. Each plant discussed will also include a favorite recipe for its use.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media 0897c381-a557-45cc-9f5f-650bbd1d000f Thu, 30 Jul 2020 07:00:00 -0400 3389 2 26 full false #25 - Campfire Chat - 5 things that will make your camping experience better. #25 - Campfire Chat - 5 things that will make your camping experience better. Craig brings you a great podcast loaded with tons of information.  The basis of the data is based on five things to improve your outdoor experience: 1) Nighttime Sounds  2) Sleep  3) Food  4) The Unknowns  5) Pep Talk.    Craig goes over these as he leads a group of inner city young men on an overnight trip.


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Foraging for Fun: Eating Weeds In this course, Master Naturalist Craig Caudill will guide you in learning how to forage for food and medicine and have a fun time doing it. What we usually call “weeds” are often native plants that are packed with nutrition and great taste. Craig will take you into the woods, backyards, and parks and show you the critical identifying features of numerous plants and some trees. You will be able to find plants nearly anywhere in the Eastern region of the United States. Various plants thrive in one season or another, so Craig is going to add to this course continually as more plants arrive on the scene. Each plant discussed will also include a favorite recipe for its use.

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]]> Craig brings you a great podcast loaded with tons of information.  The basis of the data is based on five things to improve your outdoor experience: 1) Nighttime Sounds  2) Sleep  3) Food  4) The Unknowns  5) Pep Talk.    Craig goes over these as he leads a group of inner city young men on an overnight trip.


Support this podcast:  If you like what we are doing here at Nature Reliance Media consider direct support of the program.  You can support the show for as little as $0.99/month.  Two other options are available as well $4.99 and $9.99 per month.  

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https://thegreenberetproject.org/     Through the application of a force multiplication model, a collaborative framework, and evidence based change strategies; the Green Beret Project is empowering kids, cops, and communities to win the fight on the front lines of our inner cities.


Foraging for Fun: Eating Weeds In this course, Master Naturalist Craig Caudill will guide you in learning how to forage for food and medicine and have a fun time doing it. What we usually call “weeds” are often native plants that are packed with nutrition and great taste. Craig will take you into the woods, backyards, and parks and show you the critical identifying features of numerous plants and some trees. You will be able to find plants nearly anywhere in the Eastern region of the United States. Various plants thrive in one season or another, so Craig is going to add to this course continually as more plants arrive on the scene. Each plant discussed will also include a favorite recipe for its use.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media b693df6d-c599-4787-9169-5927292f6c70 Wed, 29 Jul 2020 07:14:47 -0400 1866 2 25 full false #24 Epic failure in gardening - but we have to start somewhere. #24 Epic failure in gardening - but we have to start somewhere. Craig and Tracy discuss what could be an epic failure in gardening.  Take a walk with Craig as he interviews Tracy about his latest homesteading project around the house.  Tracy is in the process of converting a small section of forest into a possible garden and future greenhouse.  


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]]> Craig and Tracy discuss what could be an epic failure in gardening.  Take a walk with Craig as he interviews Tracy about his latest homesteading project around the house.  Tracy is in the process of converting a small section of forest into a possible garden and future greenhouse.  


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]]> Nature Reliance Media 18d16de1-2753-4de1-9ccb-ce16574e11d3 Thu, 21 May 2020 21:16:48 -0400 2511 2 24 full false #23 How drowning changed my life - Part 2 #23 How drowning changed my life - Part 2 Near-death experiences have a way to change a person.  The story discussed here is one of those experiences.    I came as close to death as I have come in the outdoors on this trip.  We have a growing list of sponsors and supports at this link.

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]]> Near-death experiences have a way to change a person.  The story discussed here is one of those experiences.    I came as close to death as I have come in the outdoors on this trip.  We have a growing list of sponsors and supports at this link.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media 400b7521-f0c6-4588-aef3-58745455543e Sun, 19 Apr 2020 12:11:05 -0400 2612 2 23 full false #22 How drowning changed my life - Part 1 #22 How drowning changed my life - Part 1 Near-death experiences have a way to change a person.  The story discussed here is one of those experiences.    I came as close to death as I have come in the outdoors on this trip.  We have a growing list of sponsors and supports at this link.

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]]> Near-death experiences have a way to change a person.  The story discussed here is one of those experiences.    I came as close to death as I have come in the outdoors on this trip.  We have a growing list of sponsors and supports at this link.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media 1c280cf6-9173-4325-b989-c4802526f09b Sun, 19 Apr 2020 12:10:37 -0400 1971 2 22 full false #21 Craig's Campfire Chat: What is the moral of this story #21 Craig's Campfire Chat: What is the moral of this story Join Uncle Craig as he has a fireside chat with a moral dilemma.  What is the moral of the story?

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]]> Nature Reliance Media 18cecf4d-cc00-4697-a8bf-f8ab3340b7de Sun, 22 Mar 2020 19:45:01 -0400 935 2 21 full false #20 Lost and Found: Day hike gone wrong. #20 Lost and Found: Day hike gone wrong. Craig and Tracy discussing a search and rescue operation from California.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media 0ae30ef0-305c-4dab-b144-42d19f4a3198 Thu, 19 Mar 2020 13:52:42 -0400 4512 2 20 full false #19 Learn How a Ham Radio Might Save Your Life #19 Learn How a Ham Radio Might Save Your Life Tracy discussing how to obtain your ham radio license and the uses of ham radio while hiking and in your daily use.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media aac6212d-c9b5-4930-ac7f-611dedec75e4 Sun, 02 Feb 2020 17:13:57 -0500 1322 Amateur Radio, Ham Radio, Ham, Radio, SAR, Lost, Injured, Hike, Outdoors, Rescue, Help, Repeater 2 19 full false #18 - Simon Kenton - Nearly Naked and Afraid, Pt 2 of 2 #18 - Simon Kenton - Nearly Naked and Afraid, Pt 2 of 2 Craig takes you through an exciting trip with Simon Kenton, Yeager, and Strader in Part 2 of a 2 part podcast.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media 597a7768-5a3c-408f-869d-c3ef40a628c7 Tue, 28 Jan 2020 15:57:56 -0500 1119 2 18 full false #17 Oooops! - Common Mistakes (Part 3 of 3) - While at camp #17 Oooops! - Common Mistakes (Part 3 of 3) - While at camp Craig and Tracy discussing common mistakes in part three of a three-part series.  This one covers some of the more common problems people experience while at camp.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media 32a8c0da-39ab-4f4d-9478-c6ebbba743c7 Sun, 26 Jan 2020 11:48:15 -0500 2339 2 17 full false #16 Simon Kenton - Nearly Naked and Afraid, Pt 1 of 2 #16 Simon Kenton - Nearly Naked and Afraid, Pt 1 of 2 Craig takes you through an exciting trip with Simon Kenton, Yeager, and Strader in this Part 1 of a 2 part podcast.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media 9efdf08d-5c62-473c-b21f-84b46b74c815 Tue, 21 Jan 2020 11:14:41 -0500 1906 2 16 full false #15 - Oooops! - Common Mistakes (Part 2 of 3) - While on the trail #15 - Oooops! - Common Mistakes (Part 2 of 3) - While on the trail Craig and Tracy discussing common mistakes in part two of a three-part series.  This one covers some of the more common problems people experience while on the trail.  

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]]> Nature Reliance Media b46211ce-6ec0-42e2-ba38-d88e08688735 Wed, 08 Jan 2020 20:46:03 -0500 3156 2 15 full false #14 - Oooops! - Common Mistakes (Part 1 of 3) - Before you hit the trail. #14 - Oooops! - Common Mistakes (Part 1 of 3) - Before you hit the trail. Craig and Tracy discussing common mistakes in part one of a three-part series.  Some of these are simple, others are hilarious, and others could have been downright deadly.  

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]]> Nature Reliance Media 2a86de01-e715-45b2-990b-8118d714ab13 Thu, 02 Jan 2020 14:09:44 -0500 2440 1 14 full false #13 - Practical Naturalist: Carl Linnaeus is my homeboy #13 - Practical Naturalist: Carl Linnaeus is my homeboy Is it a yellow poplar, tulip poplar, soft poplar, tulip tree, or what?  Well, it is al of those things really.  In this podcast, Craig talks about the naming of things and why it is important for being a proper nature enthusiast.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media 14219d45-6ead-4cc3-807d-5616f650465b Thu, 26 Dec 2019 07:34:22 -0500 962 1 13 full false #12 - National Parks 2017 Search and Rescue Stats #12 - National Parks 2017 Search and Rescue Stats Tracy walks thru some 2017 search and rescue statistics for our national parks along with a national park's short list of ways to stay safe while hiking.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media d886fc13-eb44-feca-db29-fd088aa37d95 Tue, 17 Dec 2019 12:46:39 -0500 807 1 12 full false #11 - Myth of the "Dark and Bloody Ground" Pt 2 #11 - Myth of the "Dark and Bloody Ground" Pt 2 In this look back into history, Craig discusses the topic of Kentucky as "The Dark and Bloody Ground".  He suggests some good resources to show that this is a myth, but also shows where this concept likely originated and persists today.

You can follow this link to some a short blog, by A. Gwynn Henderson.  Look at the bottom of that blog article for a link to her book on the same subject.  https://30daysofkentuckyarchaeology.wordpress.com/2017/09/29/the-myth-of-kentucky-as-a-dark-and-bloody-ground/

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]]> In this look back into history, Craig discusses the topic of Kentucky as "The Dark and Bloody Ground".  He suggests some good resources to show that this is a myth, but also shows where this concept likely originated and persists today.

You can follow this link to some a short blog, by A. Gwynn Henderson.  Look at the bottom of that blog article for a link to her book on the same subject.  https://30daysofkentuckyarchaeology.wordpress.com/2017/09/29/the-myth-of-kentucky-as-a-dark-and-bloody-ground/

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]]> Nature Reliance Media 0f178e1c-f555-3912-286d-35b862740b9f Thu, 12 Dec 2019 16:50:30 -0500 1084 1 11 full false #10 - Myth of the "Dark and Bloody Ground" Pt 1 #10 - Myth of the "Dark and Bloody Ground" Pt 1 In this look back into history, Craig discusses the topic of Kentucky as "The Dark and Bloody Ground".  He suggests some good resources to show that this is a myth, but also shows where this concept likely originated and persists today.  

You can follow this link to some a short blog, by A. Gwynn Henderson.  Look at the bottom of that blog article for a link to her book on the same subject.  https://30daysofkentuckyarchaeology.wordpress.com/2017/09/29/the-myth-of-kentucky-as-a-dark-and-bloody-ground/


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]]> In this look back into history, Craig discusses the topic of Kentucky as "The Dark and Bloody Ground".  He suggests some good resources to show that this is a myth, but also shows where this concept likely originated and persists today.  

You can follow this link to some a short blog, by A. Gwynn Henderson.  Look at the bottom of that blog article for a link to her book on the same subject.  https://30daysofkentuckyarchaeology.wordpress.com/2017/09/29/the-myth-of-kentucky-as-a-dark-and-bloody-ground/


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]]> Nature Reliance Media 5c991b24-c77e-0b31-cf54-d26201faa75d Tue, 10 Dec 2019 13:42:11 -0500 1038 1 10 full false #9 - Historical Look at Thanksgiving, Fact vs. Fiction #9 - Historical Look at Thanksgiving, Fact vs. Fiction In this episode Craig breaks down some fact and fiction points of interest for Thanksgiving.  Several interesting surprises are to be found here. 

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]]> In this episode Craig breaks down some fact and fiction points of interest for Thanksgiving.  Several interesting surprises are to be found here. 

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]]> Nature Reliance Media 8b5d5c8c-8e8f-ceee-9658-0d0f6a601d30 Sun, 08 Dec 2019 12:34:48 -0500 1309 1 9 full false #8 - How to sleep better in the cold. #8 - How to sleep better in the cold. In this episode Tracy and Craig discuss thermoregulation.   Big word for "how to stay warm".  We talk mindset, skills, tactics and LOTS of gear.  Another good one where you have two very experienced outdoorsman who sometimes do the same thing, and sometimes do things differently.  All the time we do what we can to help you learn from our successes and mistakes.  

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]]> In this episode Tracy and Craig discuss thermoregulation.   Big word for "how to stay warm".  We talk mindset, skills, tactics and LOTS of gear.  Another good one where you have two very experienced outdoorsman who sometimes do the same thing, and sometimes do things differently.  All the time we do what we can to help you learn from our successes and mistakes.  

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]]> Nature Reliance Media 6bc4efee-d1a4-593c-62d4-2e1b9de2f79b Wed, 27 Nov 2019 14:49:50 -0500 3056 1 8 full false #7 Sounds of the Forest: Owls #7 Sounds of the Forest: Owls In this episode, Craig discusses some common sounds by owls.

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]]> In this episode, Craig discusses some common sounds by owls.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media 19b47753-12be-7991-9ef3-2e1ee5c2f3da Wed, 13 Nov 2019 15:30:29 -0500 2100 1 7 full false #6 - Simon Kenton: whipped, beaten and drug on the back of a horse #6 - Simon Kenton: whipped, beaten and drug on the back of a horse In this episode, Craig discusses the life of Simon Kenton who had a large part in Kentucky history.

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]]> In this episode, Craig discusses the life of Simon Kenton who had a large part in Kentucky history.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media 4ee4fb0d-9553-dd9c-c1be-743379f387e3 Wed, 06 Nov 2019 16:25:54 -0500 1547 1 6 full false #5 Lost and Found: Trout fishing on a cliff #5 Lost and Found: Trout fishing on a cliff In this episode, Tracy and Craig discuss another Search and Rescue Operation.  One in which two trout fishermen ended their day high on a cliff.

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]]> In this episode, Tracy and Craig discuss another Search and Rescue Operation.  One in which two trout fishermen ended their day high on a cliff.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media 7acff0df-7d5c-4a82-6640-fe6eb3067a32 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 21:20:55 -0400 4031 1 5 full false #4 - Lost and Found: Burning socks to stay warm. #4 - Lost and Found: Burning socks to stay warm. In this episode, Tracy and Craig discuss another Search and Rescue Operation.  One in which some socks were used for fire tinder and a boyfriend nearly became part of the problem.  

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]]> In this episode, Tracy and Craig discuss another Search and Rescue Operation.  One in which some socks were used for fire tinder and a boyfriend nearly became part of the problem.  

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]]> Nature Reliance Media 9523dae3-fda1-3d2b-4c70-248de14621d3 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 16:01:05 -0400 2966 1 4 full false #3 - 15 Great ways to get your kids into the great outdoors, and enjoying it! #3 - 15 Great ways to get your kids into the great outdoors, and enjoying it! In this episode Craig breaks down 15 ways to get your kids and outside and, more importantly, ensuring they have a good time doing it. 

REI article referenced in the podcast:  https://www.rei.com/blog/hike/how-to-make-hiking-fun-with-kids

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]]> In this episode Craig breaks down 15 ways to get your kids and outside and, more importantly, ensuring they have a good time doing it. 

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]]> Nature Reliance Media 58098788-84e0-2f9d-1ac7-155672319ada Thu, 19 Sep 2019 06:40:16 -0400 1242 1 3 full false #2 - How to prepare so you dont die in the outdoors. #2 - How to prepare so you dont die in the outdoors. In this episode Tracy and Craig discuss and share how to best get yourself prepared for outdoor adventure.  Is there a difference between practice, training, and testing yourself.? The short answer is YES!  Tune in and find out why each of these are very different but important in their own way.

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]]> In this episode Tracy and Craig discuss and share how to best get yourself prepared for outdoor adventure.  Is there a difference between practice, training, and testing yourself.? The short answer is YES!  Tune in and find out why each of these are very different but important in their own way.

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]]> Nature Reliance Media 513eddb1-bb12-d3a8-5984-4aba4e3da921 Fri, 13 Sep 2019 09:00:37 -0400 3230 1 2 full false #1 - Lost and Found - I followed a stream and got lost! #1 - Lost and Found - I followed a stream and got lost! Join us on our first episode of Lost and Found, where we break down an outdoor adventure gone awry.  We look at how the individuals got themselves lost (and how you can prevent it).  Along with the 911 call details and the rescue. 

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]]> Nature Reliance Media 4838ad38-5f73-7655-b8aa-793c11aed89a Thu, 22 Aug 2019 10:24:04 -0400 3208 1 1 full false #0 - Co-hosts with 100 years experience #0 - Co-hosts with 100 years experience Join Tracy and Craig on the inaugural Nature Reliance Media Podcast as they go through there literal decades of experience in the outdoors.  The fun times, the near tragedies, and the lessons learned along the way.  

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