Have you watched Alone Season 8? In this TV show, ten participants were dropped into the remote Chilcotin region of British Columbia to brave the elements of wildlife and isolation.
Our guest for this episode is Theresa, also known as @traditional_leather on Instagram, an internationally recognized traditional living skills specialist with a PhD in experimental archaeology and over 30 years of experience in prehistoric skin tanning and clothing construction. Aside from her skills, Theresa's mental strength, resilience, and positive approach in facing adversity make her inspiring.
In this episode, we talk about Theresa's experience during the show and how she conquered every struggle she encountered. We also discuss how she started traveling solo and how she sharpened her various living skills during those times. Theresa shares some basic tips for women who want to try solo traveling, and we explore how we can reconnect to our ancestors.
Bringing together academic knowledge about the past and the deep understanding of materials and processes possessed by craft practitioners is at the heart of what Theresa does. Aside from her amazing uniqueness, she's delighted and content with the life and career she chose to take.
We also talk about the benefits of solitude in building mental strength and resilience. By learning to appreciate your own company, tune out distractions, and rely on yourself for validation and support, you can become more self-aware, confident, and independent.
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To get in contact with Theresa:
Her Website: https://www.theresaemmerich.com/
Her Instagram: @traditional_leather
To get in contact with me:
My Instagram: @thesolofemaletravelerpodcast
My Website: https://www.lucolmenares.com/