Wisdom of the Wilderness

About Wisdom of the Wilderness

The Evolving Adventure is a podcast about people who decided the life they were living wasn't the one they wanted anymore. Host Greg Veregin talks with trail and adventure athletes, entrepreneurs, and everyday reinventors about changing careers, moving somewhere new, and pushing personal limits — honest, unpolished conversations about courage, failure, and starting over. New episodes week. If you've ever thought 'there has to be more than this,' subscribe and come find out. Connect via theevolvingadventurerpodcast@gmail.com

Publisher

greggi v

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Oct 2020

Latest episode

26 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

220 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Oct 2026

   E201: Crazy in Two Languages: Building a Home for Trail Running with Kåduka

   Trail runners are a crazy bunch. And honestly…that’s a big part of Kåduka’s core.. Lil & Jason, the co-founders of Kåduka, met up with me to share their inspiration for building a  trail-running app that originally was to answer a very simple question: “Where should I run?” But not just where. Where can I run 10 miles with 2,000 ft of gain? What are my options within a 45-minute drive? What route fits the amount of time I actually have? What’s the weather, wildfire, snow, or air quality doing out there? Or… who else is running that race? Kåduka is building a trail-running community where route discovery, race discovery, current trail and weather conditions, volunteering, run clubs, and connecting with other runners are all in the same place. It sounds awesome. And… yes, friends: you can even add your dog as a running companion to keep track of their miles. My favorite part is the story behind the name: Kåduka means “crazy” in Chaorro, Jason’s family’s native language. Because telling non-runner “normal” people you ran 30 miles through the mountains tends to get the same response: “What? That’s crazy! WHY would you do that?” Whether you’re a meticulous adventure-planner or more of a “I’ll throw my shoes and vest in the truck and see what happens” this conversation is for you. Links Kaduka (Kaduka.app) Kaduka Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kadukatrail/) Homelands App (https://homelandsapp.com/) Homelands Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/homelands.app/) Danny & Homelands - The Evolving Adventure Episode 194 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4104UR057lNW40Yqf20lt8?si=qEDa6y1fQAGHRlk96ztKbg) Dark Divide (https://www.wonderlandrunning.com/dark-divide-trail-races) Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Lil and Jason of Kaduka 00:20 What is Kaduka and its purpose 03:05 The meaning behind the name Kaduka 05:07 The origin story of Kaduka and its community focus 08:26 Building a platform for trail community and ecosystem 10:28 Lessons from ultramarathons about perseverance 13:00 Why Kaduka is not just another running app 16:33 How Kaduka personalizes trail recommendations 19:53 Designing Kaduka with community and land in mind 23:46 The impact of land acknowledgment and partnerships 27:26 Celebrating all finishers and community spirit 30:26 Current status and future plans for Kaduka 36:27 Partnering with Danny Brigman and Homelands 38:58 The interconnectedness of land, community, and trail 43:36 Supporting and growing the trail community 47:46 The challenges and rewards of building Kaduka 52:07 Balancing full-time work and startup life 55:38 Encouraging community and curiosity in trail running How to Support Kaduka Create a free account at Kaduka.app and sync your devices or upload your Strava history. Use the in-app feedback button. They promise you won't hurt their feelings. Run clubs and race directors: reach out and they'll get you on Kaduka. Event organizers, brands, and investors: send them an email.

2. 

   19 Oct 2026

   E200: 135 Watermelons, 200 Miles, and the Art of Being Stubborn with Kirsti

   What actually happens behind the scenes of a 200-mile mountain ultra? Spoiler: It involves a lot of mud, a 5-year whirlwind, and driving to Walmart to cram 135 heavy watermelons into the back of a truck. On this episode of The Evolving Adventure, we chat Kirsti from Sinister Sports in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta. Kirsti went from being a high-speed 5K cross-country runner to jumping straight into a 320 km (200-mile) mountain adventure in Wales. She also did the most preparation anyone ever did to get hired by Sinister Sports (www.sinistersports.ca). In this conversation, we strip away the polished social media filters of endurance sports. Kirsti opens up about the chaos of race directing, her hilarious ongoing battle with race nutrition (yes, even veterans throw up in the bushes), and what it felt like to "DNF" her first attempt at a master's degree before getting back on the start line. We also dive deep into her work with the Piikani Nation Buffalo Runners, exploring why it's time to retire the ego-driven mindset of "conquering" mountains and start running with gratitude, community, and respect for the land underfoot. Grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and enjoy the ride. [00:00] The Day One Baptism by Fire: Hiding from Labor Day downpours in Crowsnest Pass and the wild research project that landed Kirsti her job at Sinister Sports[1]. [05:15] From 5K Speed to Mountain Distance: Why leaving short-track speed behind revealed the true power of trail community and shared movement[2][3]. [08:40] The Watermelon Logistics: What it really takes to host a mountain ultra (and why 135 watermelons almost broke the suspension)[5][6]. [26:00] The 200-Mile Leap & The Fueling Mystery: Jumping from 130 km to 320 km at the Wild Horse 200, and why she still throws up on every 30K+ run[10]. [28:00] Wiping Away the Ego: How to strip away expectations, ignore the internet noise, and rely on pure, unadulterated stubbornness to get from Point A to Point B[12]. [30:45] Sports Psychology & The Mental Toolbelt: Using her degree from Laurentian, learning from academic rejections, and applying the "mountain method" to everyday life[17]. [37:00] Running as Reciprocity: Lessons from the Piikani Nation Buffalo Runners, offering tobacco, and why we need to stop talking about "crushing" nature[20]. [42:00] The Most Purple Flower: Why stopping mid-trail to appreciate the small details is the ultimate ultra-running superpower

3. 

   12 Oct 2026

   E199: 1,000 Miles, Starting Over & Becoming who You’re Meant to Be with Deanna Doane

   Deanna Doane set a Florida Trail FKT, about 1,100 miles in under 20 days. Then she had no idea who she was. What if you finally accomplished the thing you thought would change your life… and then had absolutely no idea who you were afterward? Swamps. Heat. Loneliness. Sleep deprivation. All the fun stuff. But here's the part that hooked me. While she was doing it, Deanna was also living through an abusive relationship. She opens up about what that did to her mentally, how much of it she carried onto the Florida Trail, and how running became a place for peace and clarity, but not a replacement for actual therapy. And then she finished. Except… life didn't magically become perfect. She came home to what she describes as post-trail depression, an identity crisis, changing friendships, financial uncertainty, and the uncomfortable question: Who is Deanna outside of the Florida Trail? So she started over. She left her old life behind, started living and traveling out of her vehicle, built Wandering Runner, started coaching, created trail running camps and retreats, organized community runs, and gave back through volunteering and trail work. And somewhere in all that chaos, she found something she hadn't expected: herself. Not the FKT version. Not the ultrarunner version. Not the version somebody else expected her to be. Just… Deanna. Some of the best parts of this conversation have almost nothing to do with running. They're about leaving, healing, losing people who aren't in your corner, and realizing that starting over isn't failing. That takes guts. Whether your adventure is a 1,100-mile FKT, a cross-country move, leaving a relationship, or simply getting your damn life back… it doesn't have to look like anyone else's. You don't have to wait until you're fearless. You just have to stop letting fear make every decision for you. Check out the latest episode from the messy middle on The Evolving Adventure Podcast (@theevolvingadventure (https://www.instagram.com/theevolvingadventure)). Follow Deanna: @wanderingrunnerco (https://www.instagram.com/wanderingrunnerco/) and find her Wandering Runner (https://www.wanderingrunner.com/). Whether you're into trail or ultrarunning... or not; starting over, or figuring out who the hell you're becoming next… this one's for you. Please note: if this episode stirred something in you, support is available 24/7: 1-800-799-7233 (tel:(800)%20799-7233) (relationship abuse) or 988 (crisis and emotional support). #FloridaTrail #FKT #Ultrarunning #TrailRunning #WomenWhoRun

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4.8 / 5

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