Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Zachary Hanson is a machine learning expert, entrepreneur, and author of “Turning Feral: A Modern Journey of Hunting, Trapping, and Living Intentionally in the Wilderness”. After a decade of working in the corporate world, Zachary exited a life of suburban comforts in pursuit of purpose and a connection to the wilderness.
In this episode, Zach explains his journey into self-sufficiency, hunting, and transitioning to life off the grid. We discuss our inherent need for consequences and how reducing our reliance upon others can boost our self-worth and meaning. Zach shares his 'let me die learning' attidude and much more.
TIMECODES:
0:00 - Intro
0:49 - Daily Life In Atlanta, Idaho
3:53 - Rejecting Suburban Sedation
7:13 - Finding Purpose Beyond Banality
9:30 - The Value Of Consequences
11:20 - Why Zach Moved Off The Grid
15:15 - Perception Vs Reality Of ‘Turning Feral’
17:23 - Learning Lessons & Finding Help
20:38 - Earning Respect Of The Community
21:39 - Embracing Humility, Erasing Ego
23:11 - Balancing Self-Sufficiency & Modern Conveniences
26:24 - Water Crisis Story
28:04 - Importance Of Self-Sufficiency
32:52 - Opinions From Friends/Family/Coworkers
35:33 - Challenges For Making The Lifestyle Transition
37:13 - Start Small
38:22 - Advice For Those Wanting To Live Off Grid
40:47 - ‘Let Me Die Learning’ Attitude
43:50 - Avoiding Dogmas
46:00 - Reliance On Community
52:37 - Teaching Children Wilderness Skills
57:10 - How Nature Reinvigorates The Soul
1:00:58 - How AI Has Changed Over Time
1:03:24 - Negative Impacts Of AI
For More:
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Follow Zach on Instagram: instagram.com/ty_morri
Buy Turning Feral here: amazon.com/Turning-Feral-Trapping-Intentionally-Wilderness/dp/1544535163
Support The Podcast:
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Zachary Hanson is a machine learning expert, entrepreneur, and author of “Turning Feral: A Modern Journey of Hunting, Trapping, and Living Intentionally in the Wilderness”. After a decade of working in the corporate world, Zachary exited a life of suburban comforts in pursuit of purpose and a connection to the wilderness.
In this episode, Zach explains his journey into self-sufficiency, hunting, and transitioning to life off the grid. We discuss our inherent need for consequences and how reducing our reliance upon others can boost our self-worth and meaning. Zach shares his 'let me die learning' attidude and much more.
TIMECODES:
0:00 - Intro
0:49 - Daily Life In Atlanta, Idaho
3:53 - Rejecting Suburban Sedation
7:13 - Finding Purpose Beyond Banality
9:30 - The Value Of Consequences
11:20 - Why Zach Moved Off The Grid
15:15 - Perception Vs Reality Of ‘Turning Feral’
17:23 - Learning Lessons & Finding Help
20:38 - Earning Respect Of The Community
21:39 - Embracing Humility, Erasing Ego
23:11 - Balancing Self-Sufficiency & Modern Conveniences
26:24 - Water Crisis Story
28:04 - Importance Of Self-Sufficiency
32:52 - Opinions From Friends/Family/Coworkers
35:33 - Challenges For Making The Lifestyle Transition
37:13 - Start Small
38:22 - Advice For Those Wanting To Live Off Grid
40:47 - ‘Let Me Die Learning’ Attitude
43:50 - Avoiding Dogmas
46:00 - Reliance On Community
52:37 - Teaching Children Wilderness Skills
57:10 - How Nature Reinvigorates The Soul
1:00:58 - How AI Has Changed Over Time
1:03:24 - Negative Impacts Of AI
For More:
Follow Brock on Instagram: instagram.com/brockcovington
Follow Brock on YouTube: @BrockCovington
Follow Zach on Instagram: instagram.com/ty_morri
Buy Turning Feral here: amazon.com/Turning-Feral-Trapping-Intentionally-Wilderness/dp/1544535163
Support The Podcast:
switchback Electrolytes: bit.ly/3ON7KDN
Ten Thousand: bit.ly/Ten-Thousand | Code: COVINGTON
Flux Footwear: flux.rfrl.co/xw7mr | Code: Brock
