{"id":11762,"date":"2025-10-22T19:28:51","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T23:28:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/the-return-of-the-lion-tracker-boyd-varty-on-the-wild-man-within-natures-hidden-wisdom-and-how-to-feel-fully-alive-832\/"},"modified":"2025-10-22T19:28:51","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T23:28:51","slug":"the-return-of-the-lion-tracker-boyd-varty-on-the-wild-man-within-natures-hidden-wisdom-and-how-to-feel-fully-alive-832","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/the-return-of-the-lion-tracker-boyd-varty-on-the-wild-man-within-natures-hidden-wisdom-and-how-to-feel-fully-alive-832\/","title":{"rendered":"The Return of The Lion Tracker \u2014 Boyd Varty on The Wild Man Within, Nature\u2019s Hidden Wisdom, and How to Feel Fully Alive (#832)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/hop.clickbank.net\/?affiliate=infohatch&amp;vendor=J1R2C\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10614 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png\" alt=\"Profit Gen\" width=\"400\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png 400w, https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px-300x163.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Return of The Lion Tracker \u2014 Boyd Varty on The Wild Man Within and Nature\u2019s Hidden Wisdom\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/V7tTxDkGU20?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>Boyd Varty <\/strong>(<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/boyd_varty\/\">@boyd_varty<\/a>) is the founder of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/trackyourlife.co.za\/\">Track Your Life<\/a>. As a fourth-generation custodian of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.londolozi.com\/\">Londolozi Game Reserve<\/a>, Boyd grew up with lions, leopards, snakes, and elephants and has spent his life in apprenticeship to the natural world. He is a lion tracker, storyteller, certified Master Life Coach, and literacy and wildlife activist. At the intersection of his two greatest passions, tracking and personal transformation, Boyd uses ancient wisdom to help people create a purpose-driven, meaningful life and to discover their most authentic, essential self.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Boyd is a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/boyd_varty_what_i_learned_from_nelson_mandela\">TED speaker<\/a>, the author of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Cathedral-Wild-African-Journey-Home\/dp\/1400069858\/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\"><em>Cathedral of the Wild<\/em><\/a><em> <\/em>and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Lion-Trackers-Guide-Life\/dp\/0358099773\/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\"><em>The Lion Tracker\u2019s Guide to Life<\/em><\/a>, and the host of the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/track-your-life-with-boyd-varty\/id1505181324\"><em>Track Your Life<\/em><\/a> podcast. Using wilderness as a place for deep introspection and personal transformation, Boyd has taught his philosophy of \u201cTracking Your Life\u201d to companies and individuals all over the world.<\/p>\n<p>Please enjoy!<\/p>\n<p><strong>This episode is brought to you by:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fromourplace.com\/tim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Our Place\u2019s Titanium Always Pan\u00ae Pro<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0using nonstick technology that\u2019s coating-free and made without PFAS, otherwise known as \u201cForever Chemicals\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gusto.com\/tim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Gusto<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0simple and easy payroll, HR, and benefits platform used by 400,000+ businesses<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/wealthfront.com\/Tim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Wealthfront<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0high-yield cash account<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"podcast-player\">\n<div class=\"podcast-player-inner-wrap\">\n<p>The Return of The Lion Tracker \u2014 Boyd Varty on The Wild Man Within, Nature\u2019s Hidden Wisdom, and How to Feel Fully Alive<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.art19.com\/shows\/58dacbdc-646e-4585-9914-19c3de11d1ba\/episodes\/269bc23d-6e4d-4f2e-8804-4e82826ba80c\/embed?type=micro\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 30px; border: 0 none;\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional podcast platforms<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Listen to this episode on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/832-the-return-of-the-lion-tracker-boyd-varty-on\/id863897795?i=1000733017195\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apple Podcasts<\/a>,\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/56dkNXL4ukdFpsORLb371X?si=BlHz051wQi-2LUWJnePLLg\">Spotify<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/overcast.fm\/+AAKebtdq2DE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Overcast<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/podcastaddict.com\/podcast\/2031148#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Podcast Addict<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pca.st\/timferriss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pocket Casts<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/castbox.fm\/channel\/id1059468?country=us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Castbox<\/a>,\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/music.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLuu6fDad2eJyWPm9dQfuorm2uuYHBZDCB\">YouTube Music<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/music.amazon.com\/podcasts\/9814f3cc-1dc5-4003-b816-44a8eb6bf666\/the-tim-ferriss-show\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon Music<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.audible.com\/podcast\/The-Tim-Ferriss-Show\/B08K58QX5W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Audible<\/a>, or on your favorite podcast platform. <\/strong> <strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/V7tTxDkGU20\">Watch the interview on YouTube here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SHOW NOTES &amp; LINKS<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transcripts<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Boyd, Books, Retreats &amp; Londolozi<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tracking, Bush Craft &amp; Persistence Hunting<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>People &amp; Ideas Referenced<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Places &amp; Wild Contexts Mentioned<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Animals &amp; Field Notes<\/strong><\/h3>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p><strong>This episode is brought to you by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gusto.com\/tim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gusto<\/a>!<\/strong>\u00a0If you\u2019re a small business owner looking to simplify payroll and HR tasks, Gusto could be the game-changer you need.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gusto.com\/tim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gusto<\/a>\u00a0is <strong>an all-in-one payroll, benefits, and HR platform designed specifically for small businesses<\/strong>.\u00a0Gusto automatically files federal, state, and local payroll taxes, handles W-2s and 1099s, and offers straightforward health benefits and 401(k) options for nearly any budget. With an intuitive interface and features like time tracking, onboarding tools, and direct access to certified HR experts, Gusto saves time and eliminates headaches so you can focus on what matters\u2014growing your business. \u200b<strong>As a special offer to listeners, new customers <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/gusto.com\/tim\">get Gusto free for their first 3 months<\/a>. This is the perfect time to choose Gusto to take care of your team and stay compliant. See for yourself why 9 out of 10 businesses recommend it. Get started now!\u00a0<\/strong>Terms apply at Gusto.com\/terms.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p><strong>This episode is brought to you by <a href=\"https:\/\/fromourplace.com\/tim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Our Place\u2019s Titanium Always Pan\u00ae Pro<\/a>! <\/strong>Many nonstick pans can release harmful \u201cforever chemicals\u201d\u2014PFAS\u2014into your food, your home, and, ultimately, your body. Exposure to PFAS has been linked to major health issues like gut microbiome disruption, testosterone dysregulation, and more, which have been correlated to chronic disease in the long term. <strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fromourplace.com\/tim\">This is why I use the Titanium Always Pan Pro from today\u2019s sponsor, Our Place<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong> It\u2019s the first nonstick pan with zero coating. 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This ad may not reflect the experience of other Cash Account clients, and similar outcomes are not guaranteed.\u00a0See full disclosures\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cash.wealthfront.com\/tim?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=timferrissshow&amp;utm_campaign=podcast_cash_50incentive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async defer src=\"https:\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/hop.clickbank.net\/?affiliate=infohatch&amp;vendor=J1R2C\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10614 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png\" alt=\"Profit Gen\" width=\"400\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png 400w, https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px-300x163.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Boyd Varty (@boyd_varty) is the founder of Track Your Life. 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