Rewild Your Life: Why “Wildness” Ignites True Freedom, Energy & Gut Harmony
When was the last time your bare feet met living soil?
For most of us, the answer traces back to childhood. A fleeting memory of boundless freedom before screens, schedules and endless social expectations claimed our attention. At The Freedom Company, we call this primal birthright Wildness: the raw, untamed connection to nature that powers every other facet of our W2F Protocol (Wildness • Wisdom • Faith • Fun).
1 | The Day I Remembered My Bare Feet
I was fifteen when I realised most of my life was lived indoors. One afternoon I kicked off my shoes, stepped into damp soil and felt something click: freedom begins where the pavement ends. That instant became the seed of our W2F Protocol. “W” is Wildness, the root that feeds every other pillar—Wisdom, Faith and Fun.
2 | Two Hours That Change Everything
Modern research now quantifies what our bodies have whispered for centuries:
Spending 120 minutes per week in nature is linked to higher life-satisfaction and lower stress [White et al., 2019].
Even ten minutes of “green time” can lift mood and sharpen focus [APA, 2020].
Quick ways to get your two-hour dose
Sunrise micro-hike before the inbox explodes.
Lunch on a park bench—shoes off, phone off.
Star-watch until your mind resets to night-mode.
3 | Wildness Literally Feeds Us
Before supermarkets, Wildness was the first pantry: seasonal greens, foraged berries, spontaneous fermentation. When you step back into that flow, you re-introduce the diverse microbes evolution designed for you.
A Stanford trial showed that a 10-week fermented-food diet boosted microbiome diversity and dialled down inflammation [Hall et al., 2021]. More diversity = more resilience, in the gut and in life.
Rewild-your-plate starter pack
Raw, unfiltered honey – brain fuel + antimicrobial.
Wild greens (dandelion, nettles) – iron, calcium, gentle detox.
DIY sauerkraut – probiotic fireworks (see our last post on the power of probiotics).
4 | The Forest: A Pharmacy for the Mind
Japanese researchers call it Shinrin-yoku—forest bathing—and their numbers are wild:
A single woodland walk lowers blood pressure, boosts serotonin and improves sleep quality [Li et al., 2023].
Think of every tree as a silent therapist. When life feels claustrophobic:
Ground – barefoot, slow breath.
Tune – name five natural sounds.
Merge – sync your inhale with the sway of the tallest branch.
5 | Mushroom Bonus: A Wild Gift for Your Microbiome 🍄
Polysaccharides in forest mushrooms—lion’s mane, reishi, chaga—feed beneficial gut bacteria and modulate immunity [Zhao et al., 2024]. Think of them as tiny mycelial foresters tending the ecosystem inside you.
We’re currently testing a Wild Mushroom Adaptogen Blend. Stay tuned.
6 | Where Wildness Meets the W2F Protocol
Wildness roots you in raw experience.
Wisdom turns experience into insight.
Faith keeps you steady on steep trails.
Fun reminds you freedom should feel good.
Lose Wildness and the rest wobble. Nourish it and everything else stands taller.
7 | Your Next Step
Want a weekly rewild challenge plus a gut-friendly recipe straight from our test kitchen? DM “W2F GUIDE” on Instagram and I’ll send you the workbook.
Your freedom story starts where the pavement ends. See you under the open sky. 🕊️
References
White, M. P. et al. “Spending at least 120 minutes in nature per week is associated with good health and well-being.” Scientific Reports (2019).
American Psychological Association. “Nurtured by Nature” (2020).
Hall, K. D. et al. “Fermented-food diet increases microbiome diversity and decreases inflammatory markers.” Cell (2021).
Li, Q. et al. “Forest Bathing and Mental Health: A Systematic Review.” Environ. Res. Public Health (2023).
Zhao, R. et al. “Therapeutic Potential of Mushroom Polysaccharides in Gut Microbiota Modulation.” Frontiers in Nutrition (2024).
