Miriam Lancewood is an adventurer, author, and modern-day nomad who chose an extraordinary path far removed from the comforts of modern life. In 2010, Miriam and her husband Peter left civilisation behind, venturing into the high mountains of New Zealand with nothing but a backpack, a bow and arrow, and a tent.
For seven years, they lived as nomads, hunting wild animals, foraging for plants, and embracing a primal existence in the wilderness.
Since then, Miriam’s journey has continued to evolve. Together with Peter, she has roamed the wilderness of Europe, braved personal challenges like Peter's battle with kidney failure, and settled into an off-grid cottage in Bulgaria. While Peter tends the land, Miriam embarks on solo expeditions, most recently exploring the remote regions of the Himalayas, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan.
Miriam is also a celebrated author, with her international bestseller Woman in the Wilderness captivating readers across the globe. Her sequel, Wild at Heart, and her most recent release, Wilder Journeys, showcase her incredible adventures and reflections on nature connection in the modern world.
Join us as Miriam shares her remarkable story of survival, resilience, and what it means to live in harmony with nature, far from the conveniences of contemporary life.
First TGP episode with Miriam - 14th April 2020 - Miriam Lancewood: Woman in the Wilderness: A Story of Survival, Love and Self-Discovery in NZ.
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Show notes
1st speaking to Miriam on the Tough Girl Podcast in April 14th 2020
Miriam introducing herself
In 2010 decided to leave civilisation and live in the wilderness in New Zealand
What happens with body and mind when you are so far from other people
Deciding to leave New Zealand in 2017 and head to Europe
Moving to Bulgaria where houses are very cheap
Buying a little cottage
Meeting Peter at 22, when Peter was 52
Turning 41
How life has changed now Peter is in his 70s
Why the travelling had to stop
Speaking with the Doctors and needing to go on dialysis every second day for 8 hrs
How Peter somewhat recovered
How life has changed since that day in Australia
Not wanting to lose her freedom
Travelling back to Bulgaria during covid
Becoming more independent and doing things on her own
Heading to the Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan to climb with friends
Wanting to organise an expedition
Making a training plan to ensure people are fit and ready
Being an expedition leader
Being fascinated by mountains and wanting to explore the less travelled countries
The experience of awe while being in the mountains
Day to day on expeditions and what that looks like
Making a fire with yak dung
Noticing how strong the sun was at altitude and in the clean air
Making butter like the local people
Coming home after travels
Being sad after adventures
Realising that travelling is not sustainable and needing to rest
Doing a winter adventure in Bulgaria
Learning new skills such as using an ice-axe and crampons
Book: Woman in the Wilderness: My Story of Love, Survival and Self-Discovery
Book: Wild at Heart: The Dangers and Delights of a Nomadic Life
Thinking about writing a 3rd book
Book: Wilder Journeys: True Stories of Nature, Adventure and Connection
Being inspired by Angela Maxwell who is walking around the world
How the dynamics of her relationship has changed
Thinking about a plan B and what happens after Peter dies
Not putting her life on hold
Not regretting having children
The danger of nomadic life
Pension ? And living a simple life in old age
The delights of nomadic living
Reflecting back on the covid years in New Zealand and Bulgaria
Getting sick in cities
Wanting to spend more time in India and Nepal
Being on YouTube and making a movie about her travels
Getting a sponsor and becoming an ambassador!
How many summers have you got left?
Social Media
Website www.miriamlancewood.com
Youtube: miriamlancewoodinthewild
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