Mountain Whispers

Conversations on the deeper lessons we learn from the outdoors.

Author: Tim Stewart

Conversations on the deeper lessons we learn from the outdoors. Tim Stewart speaks to athletes, authors, philosophers, and leaders about their adventures outdoors and the lessons they have brought back with them. We explore topics such as flow states, consciousness, fear, risk, and death, and how all of these come together to provide us with meaning and wisdom.
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Genres: Philosophy, Society & Culture, Sports, Wilderness

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Ep 36 - Underworld as Teacher — Zach Seagle on Ego Development and Initiation
Episode 36
Sunday, 22 February, 2026

Zach is an educator and founder of Agora Academy, guiding young people in cultivating a meaningful life, deeply connected to the natural world.In this conversation we explore the role of "The Underworld" in one's growth and maturation, how we can use dreams and symbols to make sense of our path, and what soul maturation means in the context of these challenges.You can find more of Zach at agoraacademy.orgSome books to go deeper on the thinkers Zach references:Wild Mind - Bill PlotkinThe Wild Edge of Sorrow - Francis WellerOf Water and the Spirit - Malidoma Somé Long Life, Honey in the Heart - Martin PrechtelYou can support this podcast by leaving a review on the podcast platform you use, or connect with Tim on Instagram @timstewnz.