To build real strength, better recovery, and clear thinking, you need simple, repeatable practices. This is your starter kit for living closer to nature without quitting your day job.
We’re Surthrival. We craft wild-sourced, clean label supplements and publish founder-led education from Daniel Vitalis, host of the ReWild Yourself podcast and the WildFed TV series. We made this list because people ask where to begin. So here you go.
What you’ll get from this list:
- A clear path to nature-grounded habits
- Small, simple changes that compound over time
- Resources you can learn once and apply for years
Top 5 Episodes From The Rewild Yourself Podcast
These episodes are widely recommended for newcomers and veterans alike. They offer a blend of practical advice, ancestral perspective, and inspiration for living closer to nature.
1. Nature Deficit Disorder – Episode #49
Daniel talks about how our modern way of living keeps us away from nature. He shares simple, practical ways to reconnect with the natural world, no matter where you live. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to learn why spending time in nature is so important for your body, mind, and spirit, and how to make it part of your everyday life.
2. Foraging Wild Foods – Sam Thayer #2
Sam Thayer is an expert on finding wild foods. This episode teaches you the basics of foraging, how to do it without harming nature, and how gathering your own food completely changes how you see the world. It's great for beginners who want to reconnect with their food and improve their health in a natural way.
3. Why I Forage Wild Water – Daniel Vitalis #80
Daniel shares his elemental health strategy, focusing on the importance of water quality and the practice of gathering wild spring water. This episode demystifies water sourcing, storage, and the health benefits of reconnecting with this natural resource.
4. Why We Were Born To Walk – James Earls #43
Walking is our most basic way of moving. This talk with James Earls, who wrote the book Born to Walk, looks at why walking on two legs is important for our health and how it shaped our evolution. It shows that good health comes from moving the way our bodies naturally developed (not just from gym workouts).
5. Why I Eat Wild – Episode #147
Daniel talks about why he eats wild food, what's good about it for both nature and people, and how to bring hunting and gathering into today's world. He explains how food, nature, and health all connect in ways that make sense and that you can use in your own life.
Where to Listen to the Rewild Yourself Podcast
Top 5 Episodes for the WildFed TV Show
WildFed is a television series (and podcast) dedicated to hunting, fishing, foraging, and turning wild ingredients into nourishing meals. These episodes focus on nature, food, and practical wisdom. They’re exactly what you need to build sustainable health habits rooted in nature.
1. Season 1, Episode 1: Black Bear & Wild Rice
This first episode shows what the series is all about. Daniel joins a traditional black bear hunt, collects wild rice, and shares food with friends. It shows how getting food directly from nature, respecting animals, and spending time with others are key parts of natural, common-sense health.
2. Season 1, Episode 2: Wild Turkey, Ramps & Fiddleheads
Daniel hunts wild turkey and collects spring plants like ramps and fiddleheads. This episode shows how people have gathered healthy wild foods from nature for generations.
3. Season 1, Episode 3: Alligator & Yaupon Tea
This episode takes you to the American South to hunt alligator and discover Yaupon (the only caffeine-containing plant native to North America). You'll learn about foods that people have forgotten and how using what grows naturally in your area makes good sense.
4. Season 1, Episode 4: Lake Whitefish & Wild Salad
Daniel and friends catch fish and gather wild plants for salad in Maine. They show how free, healthy foods can be found right in your local area.
5. Season 1, Episode 5: Iguana & Coconuts
Daniel hunts invasive green iguanas in the Florida Keys and cooks them with locally found coconuts. This episode shows how taking care of the environment and creative cooking work together to help people and nature stay healthy.
Where to Watch WildFed TV
The most reliable and public streaming options for watching WildFed are:
- Amazon Prime Video: All current seasons are available to stream. For example, Season 1, Season 2, Season 3, and Season 4 are all available to stream for Prime members or for purchase/rental by the general public.
- MyOutdoorTV (MOTV): All seasons are also available to stream on MyOutdoorTV.
- Outdoor Channel: New episodes premiere on the Outdoor Channel, and you can also watch live if you have access via cable or the FrndlyTV app.
Why These Episodes?
These episodes show what Daniel cares about most: getting back to nature, taking care of our environment, and using wisdom from the past. These are the episodes most people recommend watching first to build better health habits based on natural principles.
Ready to go deeper? Explore the complete archives:
- Rewild Yourself Podcast: Complete Archive
- WildFed TV: Official Watch Page
Your Wild Journey Starts Here
The journey of reconnecting with nature is a fundamental return to what makes us human.
Daniel's Rewild Yourself Podcast and WildFed TV Show offer simple ways to connect your health with nature. They cover everything from finding wild food and water to learning how our bodies are meant to move and live within nature. These shows can help you reconnect with the natural world, no matter where you call home.
Whether you start with a single episode or dive deep into the full archives, each step brings you closer to a health approach rooted in ancestral wisdom, ecological awareness, and common sense.
The wild is calling, and these curated episodes are your invitation to answer.
P.S. We know what you're thinking.
"I don't have time to hunt or forage my own food."
Neither do most of our community members. That's why Daniel created these resources. To show you small, incremental steps that fit into busy modern lives. So…
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