The Evolving Adventurer

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The only constant in life is change... how can you keep an adventurous spirit while evolving through the ebbs and flows of life? Tune in to hear musings about personal growth, wisdom gained from time spent in nature, and meaningful discussions with inspiring and empowering folks moving through uncharted territory, sometimes both literally and figuratively. Connect via cactusmoose@protonmail.com

  1. 12/11/2025

    E169: Asia: Body connection through breathwork

    Thank you for listening, friends! Today, Asia Jackson of Wild Mountain Breathwork in Vernon, BC shares her transformative journey through breathwork and cold plunging, detailing how these practices helped her reconnect with herself and her surroundings. In this episode, Asia discusses the importance of creating safe spaces for breathwork, the science behind it, and how it has impacted her parenting and personal relationships. She emphasizes the significance of listening to one's body and intuition, and offers advice for anyone who may be hesitant to explore breathwork. There is a profound connection between the effects of breathwork on mental health, connection, and self-discovery. If you find something in this episode helpful, please consider sharing with a friend and leaving a review. Takeaways *Breathwork can help reconnect individuals with their bodies and emotions. *Cold plunging served as a catalyst for Asia's transformation. *Breathwork allows for emotional release and healing. *The practice fosters deeper connections with oneself and others. *Parenting perspectives shift through the lens of breathwork. *Creating safe spaces is essential for effective breathwork sessions. *Breathwork can bridge the gap between science and spirituality. *Listening to one's body is crucial in the healing process. *Intuition plays a significant role in personal growth and decision-making. *Daily breathwork practices can train the nervous system for better emotional regulation. Asia took her training with Breathless Expeditions, taking both the 21 Day Nervous System reset and the facilitator training course. She also offers several free breath work tracks on her website, Wild Mountain Breathwork. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Breathwork and Personal Journey 05:55 The Transformative Power of Cold Plunging 11:40 Discovering Breathwork: A Path to Connection 17:35 Shifts in Perception and Relationships 23:19 The Science Behind Breathwork 29:23 Integrating Breathwork into Daily Life 34:37 Facilitating Breathwork: Observations and Experiences 39:53 Intuitive Insights Through Personal Breathwork 45:36 Grounding Practices for Breathwork Facilitators 50:02 Advice for Newcomers to Breathwork breathwork, cold plunging, personal growth, mindfulness, mental health, connection, parenting, facilitation, self-discovery, wellness

    53 min

  2. 11/11/2025

    E168: The benefits of Reiki

    Thank you for listening today, friends! I'm a recently attuned reiki master, and today's episode discusses some of the benefits and myths about reiki, energy healing, and healing at a distance. I wanted to share this information to clear misconceptions and promote awareness of the huge shifts, pain relief, emotional regulation, and relaxation that reiki and energy healing can have on the physical, emotional and spiritual bodies. It's been profound for me in my life journey. As promised in the episode, here are the links to studies I reference in today's episode: A Large-Scale Effectiveness Trial of Reiki for Physical and Psychological Health Does practicing Reiki alter the electromagnetic field of heart and hands of practitioners? New Frontiers in Heart Rate Variability and Social Coherence Research: Techniques, Technologies, and Implications for Improving Group Dynamics and Outcomes If you're curious to learn more about reiki, energy healing, other modalities I use, or book a session, connect with me through my website or on Instagram

    28 min

  3. 09/08/2025

    E167: Navigating anxiety in outdoor adventures

    Anxiety can derail an adventure, sometimes even before it starts. Today's episode discusses eight common sources of anxiety for outdoor adventurers and strategies to navigate and mitigate those uncertainties with confidence. Together we'll learn how to manage anxieties around getting lost, physical performance, weather, wildlife, injuries, social dynamics, planning and pooping. Thanks for listening, friends! To give back to the community, I am offering a 3-pack of sessions, focused on anxiety, in October, November and December. One session per month, emailed out as an mp3 for you to listen and relisten to, incorporating such modalities as Linking Awareness, BodyTalk, reiki and more.. These will be for the group energetics of whomever signs up, and available to you for life. DM me for more information. Whether you’re preparing for something big or small, whether you’re already already in it, whether you’re thinking about it one day, or whether you’re returning from an injury and unsure if you can do it—I offer coaching and energetic support sessions that go beyond the mileage. Let’s talk. I help overwhelmed, injured and burned out adventurers recover their energy, reclaim their spirit, and return to the trail… whether it’s in the wilderness or in life. Check out my website for more information. You can check out more of my services at www.gregveregin.com or on Instagram @cactusmoose Links to items mentioned in the episode: Kula Cloth

    1h 22m

  4. 08/07/2025

    E166: Comeback season: returning to adventure after an injury

    Thanks for listening today, friends! Y'all may have noticed I haven't been as active on my social media, Cactus Moose recently due to an unfortunate and significant ankle injury. That injury sparked today's episode of tips for returning to adventure after an injury, and suggestions of strategies to maintain mental resilience during that transition. Injuries are a challenge to navigate both in the physical limitations and in the mental struggles of not enjoying the free movement of the body we may have come to rely upon. As always, connect with me at cactus moose[aT] protonmail {dot} com with questions, comments and guest suggestions. Enjoy this episode and have a wonderful day! If you're curious to learn more about sessions or coaching, you can check out my website here.

    30 min

  5. 07/28/2025

    E165: Micro-adventures: big impacts in small packages

    Alastair Humphreys defined a micro adventure as “short, simple, local, and cheap.” When you're short on time, but still want an outdoor excursion, try a microadventure! Today's episode breaks down my recent afternoon hike micro adventure. Microadventures are an accessible way for busy persons to get outdoors and are still a potent catalyst for growth. Microadventures build confidence, capability, and reset both our nervous system and our perspective. I share some examples of micro adventures, some tips to prepare, and encourage everyone to get out on one this week. As always, connect with me on Instagram @cactusmoose, on my website gregveregin.com or at cactusmoose [aT} protonmail {d0t] com with questions, comments and guest suggestions. Have a wonderful day!

    30 min

  6. 07/04/2025

    E164: Healing my thumb, trusting my gut

    Thank you for listening today, friends. It's a different format for today's episode: I share my recent experience trusting my gut and healing my thumb Hey adventurers! Welcome back to The Evolving Adventure(r), where we hit the trails, face the wild, and grow through every challenge life throws at us. I’m gregii, your guide through the dirt, sweat, and soul of outdoor living. Imagine this: you’re gearing up for a run, putting your shorts on, ready to crush today's training plan, and—boom—your thumb just says, “Nah, I’m out.” No fall, no injury, just a thumb that’s gone rogue. That was me in September 2024, staring down a mystery that would test my grit and turn my life upside down. Today, I’m sharing how I told a surgeon’s “no hope” verdict to take a hike, trusted my gut, and healed myself using tools you can tap into, too. From journaling in the desert to energy work that’s straight-up magic, this is a story of taking charge, finding answers, and coming out stronger. So grab some trail mix, lace up, and let’s dive into this adventure—because your body’s got more wisdom than you might think. Links I mention in this episode: My website Linking Awareness Don Griffis The BodyTalk System Metaphysical Anatomy Hi-Energy Wand 3 Esther Hicks Kryon

    25 min

  7. 06/16/2025

    E163: Fire Awareness for recreation

    Thanks for listening today, friends! It's almost the summer solstice, and with summer in North America comes the risk of wildfires. Summer recreation is also here: camping, hiking, paddling, biking, running on the trails away from urban noise. This episode is based on my experiences in North America: I'm sure there are comparable resources for listeners in Europe, Australia, South America, Asia that I'm unfamiliar with... but maybe not Antarctica. Today's episode delves into fire awareness tips for outdoor recreation: clothing considerations, checking weather forecasts and fire activity maps, route planning and awareness, and what to do if a fire breaks out during your adventure. I also share a bit about a fire patrol experience two summers ago, and what I learned from putting out a wildfire in the forest that started two days after a lightning strike. Crazy! Below are links to some of the sites I mention: Inciweb Wildfire Map Hiking Guy - wildfire info The Trek - wildfire info Caltopo - fire layer information

    42 min

  8. 05/19/2025

    E162: Cocodona learnings

    Cocodona! It's an adventure, a journey, a transformative experience for not just those who attempt the 250 miles from Black Canyon City to Flagstaff, Arizona, but for all who are helping crew, pace and put on the event. Today's episode focuses on lessons learned from observing the 2025 Cocodona race. Being behind-the-scenes, watching the livestream cameras, talking to runners at the finish and following the leaders with a camera lent a unique perspective to observe and absorb. The livestream broadcast can be found on the Mountain Outpost YouTube channel. You can always connect with me on Instagram or at cactusmoose [At] protonmail {dot} com Enjoy, and have a wonderful day!

    50 min
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The only constant in life is change... how can you keep an adventurous spirit while evolving through the ebbs and flows of life? Tune in to hear musings about personal growth, wisdom gained from time spent in nature, and meaningful discussions with inspiring and empowering folks moving through uncharted territory, sometimes both literally and figuratively. Connect via cactusmoose@protonmail.com

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  • Creator
    gregii v
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    188
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © gregii v
  • Show Website
    The Evolving Adventurer