In this episode of The Life Dojo, Michael David Climmer explores the deep connection between primal instinct, spirit animals, and living in balance with nature — and what modern society has lost along the way.

We begin by discussing coaching, lived experience, and why true wisdom comes from embodiment rather than theory. From there, the conversation moves into the symbolic power of animals, particularly big cats, and how spirit animals can represent instinct, identity, and inner strength. Michael shares personal experiences with the tiger as a recurring symbol in his life, dreams, and visions, and how this energy shaped the philosophy and symbolism behind The Life Dojo.

Guest Marcus Edwards adds his own story, reflecting on the lion as a symbol of lineage, strength, and identity. Together, we explore why apex predators cannot be controlled, what humanity can learn from nature’s balance, and how modern civilisation has disconnected us from instinct, resilience, and self-regulation.

The episode also examines humanity’s fractured relationship with animals, food, health, and the natural world — from the ethics of zoos and industrial food systems to why indigenous cultures often remain healthier despite having less “technology.” We discuss spirit animals as sources of personal strength, adaptability, and awareness, and why imbalance in nature often mirrors imbalance in human behaviour.

As a result, this conversation becomes a call to stop living like passive herd animals and start thinking, moving, and acting with the awareness of an apex predator — grounded, disciplined, observant, and in control.

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