Nature Reliance Podcast
Welcome to the Nature Reliance Podcast, the ultimate audio destination for outdoor enthusiasts, survivalists, and nature lovers. Each episode delves into the heart of wilderness living and survival skills, guided by experts in the field. Join us as we explore a myriad of topics ranging from bushcraft and land navigation to wildlife tracking and naturalist studies. Our podcast not only educates but also inspires, empowering listeners to deepen their connection with the natural world. Whether you're a seasoned outdoorsman or just starting your journey into the wilderness, the Nature Reliance Podcast offers invaluable insights, tips, and tales to enhance your outdoor experiences. Tune in to join a community that reveres nature and thrives on adventure."
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- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 138
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
#57 Code of the Warrior - Loyalty - A story
In this Campfire Chat Podcast Craig starts a series on the Code of the Warrior, starting out with a great speech by Tecumseh and then finalizing with a story about loyalty. You will want to listen t…
#56 Why and How You Should Become a Tracker
In this podcast, Craig shares a lifetime of experience distilled down so easily understood and usable information on tracking and why it will change ALL your outdoor experiences.
Let us know what you …
#55 Trash or Treasure, Garbage Bags for the Win!
In this podcast, Craig walks us through his top 10 list of ways to utilize an ordinary trash bag for survival, camping, hiking, and backcountry use. Some are obvious ones you have not thought of, ot…
#54 Frontier Struggles of the 1800s Lead to Greatness
We love history! This episode has Tracy sharing an article from years past that describes a family's migration into the wilderness of the 1800s. And specifically, one boy who overcame the struggle…
#53 American Flag Etiquette and Historical Stories
Craig received some inspiration on the American Flag while teaching in South Carolina recently. He decided to share the story of it, some flag etiquette, and some interesting stories from history as…
#52 Historical and Modern Lessons Learned from the life and period of Simon Kenton
In this podcast, Craig covers three important historical tidbits and adds in his own experiences with these people and places of Kentucky history.
Tidbit 1: A most accurate description, written like …
#51 Mythbusting Natural Navigation - 3 Important Points.
In this podcast, NRS Director and Naturalist Craig Caudill breaks down some common misconceptions about natural navigation (i.e. moss does NOT always grow on the north side of trees). He then takes …
#50 Being Tough: What it is and what it isn't
In this podcast, Craig explores the idea of being TOUGH. He shares some valuable insight from his latest read by author Greg Everett and applies the knowledge to survival and daily life.
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#49 Interview with 4H Youth Educator and Master Naturalist Eric Comley
Listen in on this great interview with Eric Comley, Extension Agent for 4H Youth Development Garrad County Kentucky. Eric is a Kentucky Master Naturalist and has a educational, entertaining and insi…
#48 The 3 Aspects of Successful Leadership Using Humility.
In this podcast, NRS Director Craig Caudill talks about some of the successes and failures of leadership that he has both witnessed and implemented at NRS. The focus is upon utilizing the subjective…
#47 Obtaining vs. Retaining Skills BIG Difference
There is a significant and important distinction between a person that obtains skills and one who retains them. Take it a step further and you get into the territory of skills that are retained and …
#46 I Fell 150 Feet and Survived
I'm your host, Tracy Trimble. Now, I’m a firm believer that if you do something with risk and haven’t had an accident then you just haven’t been doing it long enough, because accidents will happen.…
#45 Bulletproof your Mind for Survival Part 2
All survival schools and instructors say it is important, why does no one teach how to do it. In this podcast noted author and professional survival instructor Craig Caudill from Nature Reliance Sch…
#44 The Sun As Our Anchor for Navigation
In this podcast, Craig myth bust some commonly held beliefs about the shadow stick method as well as discusses some easy to use navigation methods using the sun.
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#43 Mountain Climbing for Beginners
Today's topic is mountaineering. Tracy Trimble interviews and discusses with Mark Ryan the outdoor activity of mountaineering or as some might call it mountain climbing. He has summitted Mount Rain…
#42 Migration of our Social Media
In this podcast, Craig details some insight into why Facebook is a terrible platform and why NRS is migrating to other options. We will continue to be on Facebook until we no longer can be. Which a…
#40 Bulletproof your Mind for Survival Part 1
All survival schools and instructor say it is important, why does no one teach how to do it. In this podcast noted author and professional survival instructor Craig Caudill from Nature Reliance Scho…
#39 Seven (7) of the Most Overlooked Aspects of Survival
In this podcast, author and professional survival instructor Craig Caudill discusses 7 things that most people miss when training in survival methods. He breaks it down in only the way Craig can in …
#38 Intro to Hunting
Hunting provides opportunities like nothing else. Great time afield gathering a 100% organic food source is one of many fantastic benefits. This podcast introduces ethics, how-to, moon phases, gear,…