🌲🎙️🥾 Episode #2
Transcendental Cult Kid Turned Playa Dust-Covered Earth Defender
"A Bunch of People Hopping Around on Mattresses"
The Go Wildly Podcast is what happens when two childhood friends & dirtbag adventure junkies and decide to bring a mic into the wilderness. We’re Emily & Heather...equal parts heart and chaos...pulling stories out of people like snacks from the bottom of a backpack. We hike. We float. We talk. And somehow, in between all the laughs and mosquito bites, something raw & amazing surfaces.
At the heart of each episode is one question: What was your pivotal outdoor moment—the one that changed everything?
We’re goofy. We’re deep. We’re a little unhinged. And we somehow bring that out in our guests too. Think campfire vibes meets podcast energy...with just enough weird to keep things interesting.
Together let’s GO WILDLY!
Today's Guest is: Rianna Koppel
Episode Summary: In the second episode of Go Wildly, we dive into a wide-ranging, heartfelt conversation with sustainability advocate and community builder Rianna Koppel.
Raised in a Transcendental Meditation community and deeply connected to both the natural world and her local region of Southern Oregon, Rianna shares stories from her journey—from environmental activism to yoga lineage to the dusty magic of Burning Man.
Rianna’s perspective is both grounding and inspiring—this is an episode for anyone looking to deepen their relationship with the Earth and live more intentionally.
We Chat About:
✨ How growing up in a meditation-based community shaped Rianna’s worldview
🔥 The transformative power of Burning Man and what it means to truly Leave No Trace
🌍 How small, local actions can create big change in sustainability
🌀 Reconnecting with nature, community, and purpose in chaotic times
Connect with Rianna:
Instagram: @jewessforager
Resources and Brands Mentioned (not sponsored…yet):
- Leave No Trace www.lnt.org
- Maharishi International University www.miu.edu
- Matter Out Of Place (MOOP)https://burningman.org/event/preparation/leaving-no-trace/moop/
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https://www.youtube.com/@GoWildlyPodcast
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Keywords :
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