#32 Rewilding the Human Spirit with Jesse Wolf Hardin

#32 Rewilding the Human Spirit with Jesse Wolf Hardin

From Wild Herbs with April by April Punsalan

April 16, 2026 · 47 min

About this episode

In this episode, April Punsalan discusses the concept of rewilding with Jesse Wolf Hardin, exploring the deep connection between humans and nature.

What does it truly mean to rewild yourself? In this powerful, impactful episode, I had a conversation with Jesse Wolf Hardin, an  American author, activist, musician, artist, herbalist, and wilderness guide  to explore the concept of ''rewilding". This conversation goes far beyond ecology. It’s an invitation to remember that we are not separate from nature. We are nature. Together, we talked about how modern life has distanced us from our instincts, intuition, and wild essence and how reconnecting with the Earth can restore not only ecosystems, but our very identity. From Wolf’s 50 years living off-grid in New Mexico to his reflections on plants, activism, and inner transformation, this episode is a call to return to your roots, reclaim your wildness, and live more fully, and authentically. In this episode, you’ll learn: 00:00 – Teaser and Intro 00:43 – Jesse Wolf Hardin & his life’s work 02:12 – What rewilding really means 03:06 – Rewilding ecosystems vs. rewilding ourselves 04:28 – Disconnection, conflict, and the illusion of separation 07:08 – Humans as “feelers” of the Earth 10:04 – Wolf’s early experiences of wildness 12:17 – Learning from elders…

People in this episode

Host: April Punsalan

Guest: Jesse Wolf Hardin

Topics covered

  • rewilding
  • nature connection
  • inner transformation
  • off-grid living
  • ecology
  • identity

Keywords

  • rewilding
  • nature
  • identity
  • off-grid
  • activism
  • herbalism
  • intuition

Mentioned in this episode

Places: New Mexico

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