Welcome to the very first episode of the Wild Heart Podcast - a new chapter born from the evolution of Rewild You.

Hannah Rae is joined by her co-host, co-founder, and neighbour-turned-business-partner Peta Adie, as they share the origin story of Wild Heart and the big vision that’s been taking shape in a tiny town on the edge of Fiordland National Park:

A shared belief in the power of wild places, meaningful challenge, and women coming together to reconnect - with nature, with each other, and with themselves.

Together, Hannah and Peta explore:

* The evolution from Rewild You to Wild Heart - what’s changing, what’s staying, and why this next chapter matters

* How a chance move to Manapouri and conversations over the fence led to co-creating Wild Heart together

* The magic of multi-day women’s adventures - clarity, confidence, sisterhood, and feeling “unstuck”

* Burnout, courage, and choosing a different path - listening to your body and backing yourself

* What “wild” really means in this chapter of life: freedom, agency, and living in alignment

* What to expect from Wild Heart experiences - from backcountry hut missions to bougie-meets-wild day adventures

* Why access, community, and education matter, not just adventure for adventure’s sake

This episode is raw, conversational, and full of heart - complete with laughter, tangents, and honest reflections. It sets the tone for what this podcast will continue to be: real stories, emotional honesty, a touch of humour, and a deep respect for the wild places (inside and out) that shape us.

Whether you’re a long-time Rewild You listener or brand new here, we’re so glad you’re here!

Connect with Wild Heart

🌿 Website: https://www.wildheartnewzealand.com/

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We’d love to hear from you - episode ideas, reflections, guest suggestions, or just to say hi.

KeywordsWild Heart, women’s adventure, Fiordland, personal growth, clarity, burnout recovery, community, outdoor experiences, women in the outdoors, life transitions, courage, freedom

Welcome to the very first Rewild You Fireside Session – a live conversation with a sold-out audience, held right here in the heart of Fiordland. In this special episode, Hannah sits down with adventurer, mother, and community builder Dulkara Martig for an evening of real talk, laughter, and reflection.

Note: The audience Q&A kicks off just after the 60-minute mark. The audio is clear and very listenable, though not quite the same as our usual sound quality.

Together we explore:

* Early life + the meaning behind her name – from chasing paradise ducks as a toddler in Aoraki to growing up in Roa’s rugged bush.

* Adventures near and far – adventures in Fiordland, traversing the Dark Cloud Range, navigating Alaska’s wild landscapes, long trips in the Himalaya and discovering the joys and challenges of long missions.

* Confidence, resilience & body image – how outdoor adventures shifted her relationship with herself, from teenage struggles to pregnancy and motherhood.

* Motherhood & ‘The Double Life’ – balancing wanderlust with a home in Te Anau, an evolving career with DOC, and raising her son.

* Women’s stories & empowerment – why representation matters in the outdoors, and her hopes for more flexible, inclusive workplaces.

This fireside session is a raw, generous conversation about adventure, belonging, identity, and choosing courage in both the wilderness and everyday life. Follow Dulkara’s next adventures on Instagram here @dulkara.martig.

Massive thanks to Fiordland Frontier Supplies for hosting, and to everyone who joined us in person for this first-ever live Rewild You event.

Keywords

Outdoor adventure, motherhood, body image, women empowerment, personal growth, adventure racing, community engagement, self-discovery, balance in life

In this soul-stirring episode, memoirist and book coach Tanja Pajevic joins Hannah for a rich and tender conversation about grief, healing, intergenerational trauma, and the power of writing (and dancing!) through life’s hardest moments.

Tanja shares the profound impact of losing both her parents—her father in her twenties and her mother decades later—and how each loss shaped her identity, values, and creative voice. From estrangement and depression to parenting young children while grieving, Tanja shares about her own healing path and how she’s now helping others tell their stories too.

Whether you're navigating grief yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode is an invitation to let your experience be messy, non-linear, and deeply human—and to find your own creative language for moving through it.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

* How grief in her twenties “blew up” Tanja’s life—and eventually became a gift

* Why she approached her mother’s death with more intention and compassion

* How writing and dance became essential tools in her grief journey

* The role of intergenerational trauma in shaping our identities and emotions

* Why safe, creative containers like writing groups, movement, and ritual matter so much in grief

* How to begin writing your story (even if you don’t call yourself a writer)

Key Quotes:

“I wanted to learn how to grieve consciously. And I just don’t think we’re taught that.”

“There are very few places in life where you can scream, cry, laugh—and be fully accepted.”

“It’s okay to hold grief and joy at the same time. That’s part of being human.”

About Tanja Pajevic:Tanja is the author of The Secret Life of Grief, a powerful memoir about navigating the loss of her mother. She’s also a memoir book coach who supports others—especially those working with vulnerable material—to find their voice and share their stories with courage and care. Her work draws on her Serbian heritage, lived experience, and a deep belief in the healing power of writing.

Connect with Tanja: 🌐 Website and work with Tanja: https://www.tanjapajevic.com 📚 The Secret Life of Grief – available wherever books are sold. Audiobook released very soon! 📩 Download Tanja’s free Story Starter Kit at her website