The first Woman to win Alone, and holder of the highest number of days spent out in the wildernes – Woniya Thibeault is an incredibly skilled, exceptionally strong willed, and a wonderful story teller all at the same time. Despite life changing experiences both times on the Alone show, her deep relationship with the wild began long before Alone even existed. Join us for this special episode as Woniya shares the fascinating journey that brought her to this moment: Author, Mother, Wilderness Expert and highly respected surthrivalist within the community.

A huge thankyou again to Woniya for sharing her time and knowledge with us today!

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Welcoming Woniya Thibault
02:00 - Woniya’s background
04:30 - The significance of prime numbers
07:00 - Transitioning to Timeless Ways
09:00 - A wilderness ethic of respect and asking permission
12:00 - Woniya’s decision decision to leave or stay
17:00 - How community and collaboration influence survival success
20:00 - barefoot walking and sensory awareness
25:00 - The powers gained from wilderness skills
30:00 - Creative problem solving: natural sources of salt
36:00 - The importance of sensory engagement with the earth
42:00 - Woniya’s story behind her name and cultural considerations
46:00 - Her approach to cultural respect
50:00 - Insights on mental resilience and gratitude
55:00 - lessons learned from health issues
60:00 - Gender dynamics on "Alone"
65:00 - The role of respect for the land
70:00 - Strategies for avoiding common survival mistakes
75:00 - The significance of community, and internal motivation
80:00 - Reflections on rules, creativity, and pushing boundaries
85:00 - Techniques for cultivating gratitude amid adversity
90:00 - Key mistakes to avoid in solo wilderness survival
95:00 - Woniya’s upcoming projects, books, and ways to connect