This episode took me by surprise. Tim Ferris is an incredible podcaster with an amazing personal story, and here Tim interviews Boyd Varty, lion tracker, safari operator, and trauma survivor.
Their conversation is thrilling from both an entertainment as well as from a meaning perspective. Boyd tells his life stories about surviving a plane crash, as well as near death attacks by a crocodile, humans, and a swarm of African Bees, which traumatized him and ultimately led toward a journey of healing himself though connection with Nature, wild animals, and the Umbuntu Spirit.
Learn how to stare into the eyes of a wild lion and communicate inner strength in a way that keeps you safe in the Safari without a weapon, and how looking into the eyes of a wild animal can heal trauma. Boyd talks about restoring badly damaged land and shows how wonderful it can be if we open our senses to the language, rhythms, beauty and power of Nature.
Boyd’s story is a true hero’s journey; a unique path that is surprisingly relevant to all of us, providing a roadmap toward a more meaningful relationship with Nature and with each other. Boyd’s life story is chock full meaningful relationship to people from ancient tracking cultures as well as a deep relationship with the natural world. Boyd has a gift for storytelling and tells of achievements, experiences, and converting intense suffering into healing himself, other people, and the natural world.
Imagine listening to the thunderous rumble of an African prairie fire … watching elephants, snakes, and large cats careen by you as you, and then sharing a moment of eye contact healing connection with a wild jaguar. I think you’ll like this episode. It’s still rumbling around in my mind.
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