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Adventure Diaries Season 2 episode 11 Clip;

In this bonus clip host Chris Watson sits down with Olly Pemberton. They discuss Olly's remarkable adventures, his passion for foraging, and his involvement in various charitable projects. From the thrill of nature exploration to the heartwarming efforts to give back, this episode is packed with inspiration and wonder.

Key Topics Discussed

• Pay It Forward Initiatives:
  • The 10 Percent Fence Plan: Collaborating with Salvo Trust and Tafouti, Ollie emphasizes the tangible impact of supporting this cause.
  • Wings for Life: Olly's friend Darren Edwards is attempting to break a sit ski distance record in support of this incredible charity. Olly highlights the significance of Darren's mission and the charity's work.
• Call to Adventure:
  • Foraging and Nature Exploration: Olly shares his personal goal of spending more time foraging along local coasts and hills. He encourages listeners to connect with nature and understand the changing seasons through foraging.
• Culinary Adventures:
  • Cooking with Foraged Ingredients: Olly talks about the joy of preparing meals with foraged items like mackerel, samphire, and sea beet, and how it enhances his connection to nature.
• Staying Connected:
  • Follow Ollie Pemberton on Instagram: Olly recommends following him on Instagram (@Olly_Pemberton) to stay updated on his latest adventures and projects.

Links:
https://www.wingsforlife.com/uk/
Tsavo Trust - 10% Fence Plan
https://tsavotrust.org/10-fence-plan/
NGUMU- Women Of Kilimanjaro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iginCYmCK84
Polers Of The Okavango
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvBnwy7z9to

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In another thrilling episode of The Adventure Diaries, host Chris Watson is joined by Hazen Audel, a biologist, survival expert, and star of National Geographic's Primal Survivor. Hazen takes us deep into the Amazon jungle, sharing incredible stories of his time living with indigenous tribes, his passion for rewilding nature, and how he transformed his wild dream into a successful television career. From catching a seven-foot rainbow boa to encountering giant armadillos, Hazen's journey is filled with jaw-dropping moments that will leave you inspired and in awe of the natural world.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Hazen's lifelong passion for nature and wildlife
• The adventure that changed his life: an eight-month immersion in the Amazon
• Living with indigenous tribes and learning their languages and customs
• The journey from the Amazon to becoming the star of Primal Survivor
• The importance of rewilding and connecting with nature
• Lessons learned from the wild and indigenous cultures
• Hazen's thoughts on community, solitude, and the modern world
• The unforgettable moments and challenges faced during the filming of Primal Survivor

Key Takeaways:

• Hazen's childhood love for nature led him to explore the Amazon at just 19 years old.
• His time with indigenous tribes taught him invaluable lessons about nature and community.
• Sharing his experiences online eventually led to his breakthrough in television.
• Hazen emphasizes the importance of rewilding and preserving natural habitats.
• He believes that true adventure lies in reconnecting with the natural world.

Call to Adventure:

• "Rewild your surroundings."
• "Put up bird houses."
• "Plant plants that are going to bring in the kind of bugs that I don't, yeah, bees are awesome, but I like bugs, like I like biodiversity cause I know how important they are."
• "Invite more wildlife and wildflowers into your life."
• "Learn and interact and be a part of nature."

Pay It Forward:

• Ecotourism: "If you're going to do some eco excursions, go to Ecuador, go to these other places in South and Central America outside of Costa Rica."
• Space for Giants: "It's an organization that's trying to give a lot of education to the locals so elephants can have a place that they can continue their migrations without being shot or beat to death by farmers."
• Jane Goodall Foundation: "Because they're so set, they're so organized, the funds go directly towards education, educating, getting into the schools, getting these kids to acknowledge that where they live, if they live in Madagascar that they have, they live with lemurs, they live with all this wildlife and they can have an amazing life and protect the wildlife that they live with and h

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In this clip from Season 2 episode 15 of The Adventure Diaries, host Chris Watson is joined by wilderness survival expert and former Alone contestant, Karie Lee Knoke. Together, they dive deep into Karie's journey of founding Sacred Cedars Wilderness School, her profound experiences living off the land, and her passion for teaching both practical survival skills and the art of sacred living. Karie shares the mental fortitude needed to survive in the wild, the importance of living authentically, and how her experiences in nature can help others reconnect with their true selves.

From setting up a wilderness school in Northern Idaho to offering energy exchange programs, Karie is on a mission to help people shed the distractions of modern life and experience deep connection through nature. Whether you're a survival enthusiast or someone seeking personal transformation, Karie’s insights will inspire you to follow your dreams and live with purpose.

Key Discussion Points:

• Karie’s experience creating Sacred Cedars Wilderness School and the work-trade programs that help the school grow.
• Lessons learned from her time on Alone and how they shaped her wilderness teachings.
• The balance between teaching hard survival skills and the softer, spiritual elements of sacred living.
• The importance of mental fortitude and maintaining a positive mindset in both survival situations and life.
• Karie's vision for her upcoming book, The Art of Sacred Living, and the year-long program she plans to offer at her school.

Memorable Quotes:

• “It’s a lot of work for a single older woman to do this all by myself... But I’m creating opportunities for community, where people can learn survival skills while helping me build the school.”
• “You have to have faith... Who cares how you pray, but you have to have faith. Even in the wilderness, that’s a crucial survival skill.”
• “Do your dream. It might be crazy, and nobody will understand it, but it’s your dream. When you live from the heart, the universe will back you up.”

Call to Adventure:
Karie’s message is clear—get outside, follow your passion, and disconnect from the distractions of modern life. Whether it’s through wilderness adventures or daily micro-adventures, nature offers profound healing and personal growth.

Pay It Forward:
Karie emphasizes the importance of supporting others in their journey, whether it’s through scholarships, volunteering, or contributing to small, wilderness-based schools like Sacred Cedars Wilderness School.

Where to Find Karie Lee Knoke:
Website: KarieLeeKnoke.com
Instagram: @karieleeknoke
Wilderness School: Sacred Cedars Wilderness School (available through her webs

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An Inspirational Chat with British Explorer Charlie Walker
In the latest episode of The Adventure Diaries, host Chris Watson sits down with the Explorer, Charlie Walker. This engaging conversation is packed with insightful anecdotes and motivational advice, perfect for anyone looking to spark their own sense of adventure.

A Call to Adventure
Charlie's suggestions are refreshingly simple yet profound.

Reading as an Adventure:
"Well, I mean, quite simple really. Uh, I would say, I mean, for one read. You know, read, uh, travel books, read, I mean, novels are, of course, are wonderful escapism, but read nonfiction alongside novels. And it doesn't need to be travel books. It doesn't need to be adventure books," Charlie advises.

Reading, according to Charlie, is a fantastic way to understand the world better and appreciate the universal human experiences and fascinating differences across cultures. Whether it's a gripping novel or an insightful nonfiction book, the act of reading can transport you to new places and expand your horizons.

Connecting with Strangers:
Another piece of advice from Charlie is to talk to strangers. "One of the things that I've most relished and probably have taken away from trips I've been on is the habit of being that person on the train, for instance, who just starts talking to the person next to them," he shares.

Charlie acknowledges that while this might occasionally lead to awkward moments, the benefits far outweigh the discomfort. These spontaneous conversations often lead to memorable encounters and new friendships, adding a rich layer of experience to any journey.

Recommended Reads
When asked about his favorite travel writers, Charlie mentions Redmond O'Hanlon with great enthusiasm. O'Hanlon is known for his wild, often comically disastrous adventures, whether he's navigating the jungles of Borneo or braving the rough seas of the North Sea.

"I'm a huge fan of the travel writer Redmond O'Hanlon. He is a very different type of traveler to me, but he goes off on mad cat journeys for which he, by his own admission, is woefully ill-suited to," Charlie explains. O'Hanlon's ability to empathize with the people he encounters and his hilarious storytelling make his books a must-read for any travel enthusiast.

Paying It Forward
The final tradition in Chris's podcast is the "Pay It Forward" segment, where guests highlight a worthy cause. Charlie chooses Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders), an organization renowned for its work in conflict zones and disaster areas worldwide.

"There's nothing I can think of that is more universally important than MSF, Médecins Sans Frontières, or Doctors Without Borders," Charlie states. He praises their unwa

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As we gear up for the launch of Season 3 of the Adventure Diaries podcast, I've got something special to share with you.

I've created an exclusive video highlights package for Season 1! ...and season 2’s highlights are being created

So, if you missed any episodes from our first season or just want to relive some of the most incredible stories and adventures, now is the perfect time to catch up.

Head over to AdventureDiaries.com/highlights, and it will take you to our new Patreon page—where all of these highlight episodes are completely free!

Yes free!

Each 10-minute, bite-sized video brings stories of

• Trekking through the wilds of Madagascar and Mongolia
• Close encounters with polar bears in the Arctic
• Surviving 74 days in the Canadian wilderness on Grizzly Mountain
• Behind-the-scenes of National Geographic's "Biggest & Baddest"
• Thrilling tales from US Navy SEAL and CIA missions
• 200 days aboard the ISS with NASA astronauts
• An inspiring Atlantic crossing by a disabled sailor
• A journey through the majestic Pamirs in Tajikistan
• Geological discoveries on Antarctica, an 8th continent
• Adventures in Morocco and harrowing experiences in Pakistani prisons
• An epic expedition to the South Pole in -58 degrees
• Endurance journeys across the Sahara and Baffin Island
• 48-hour bite-sized adventure travels – all from Dubai
• Exploring the roads less travelled with the Amateur Traveler

The adventure diaries podcast is all about bring you authentic stories of adventure, exploration and the natural world are curated to inspire your next adventure

So why not come want the highlights and whet your appetite for the full length experience

Visit AdventureDiaries.com/highlights to access all the free highlight episodes.

Plus, you'll get access to our community chat channel—to connect and network with me and others

So help support the podcast and come visit us over on

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