#47 - Rewilding the Soul & Remembering Your Place of Belonging with Tei Taiyari

Listen to this episode from The Barefoot Hustler on Spotify. If you’ve ever felt the ache of modern disconnection or longed for a more meaningful way to walk through all the change that is currently existing in this world, this convo is a must listen.Recorded in the lush mini-jungles of Santiago, Guatemala, this episode explores the practice of threshold counselling with my good friend and legend, Tei Taiyari, founder of Coyotei Counsel.A counsellor, death doula, writer, and edge-walker, with a background that bridges deep ecology, imagination, and rites of passage work, Tei is devoted to helping people navigate life’s transformative thresholds with meaning and courage.Together in this conversation we unpack what it means to cross a threshold, not just as an idea, but as a lived rite of passage drawn from anthropology and ecology. Tei shares a deep, raw, and vulnerable story from his own childhood, a moment that truly highlights the power of threshold crossings and how they can shape the trajectory of our lives.From here, we widen into themes of shame and self-worth, disconnection from land and culture, and the lingering impacts of colonisation that still impacts how we relate to ourselves and the world.You’ll also hear about practical ways to reconnect with your inner wilderness, deepen your sensory awareness, and reclaim a sense of belonging, not only to community, but to the more than-human world. This conversation offers both grounded tools and soulful reminders that the wild wisdom you seek is already alive within you.Hope you enjoy fam. Connect with Tei:WebsiteSubstackInstagram Connect with Me:WebsiteInstagramCOMING HOME. THE RETREAT. (Oct 23-26th 2025, Venus Bay, Victoria)Chapters(0:00) Podcast Introduction(2:56) Introduction and Setting the Scene(3:31) Understanding Threshold Counselling(4:46) Exploring the Concept of Thresholds(11:16) Personal Story of Transformation(17:50) Navigating Shame and Self-Worth(24:03) The Impact of Civilization on Human Connection(33:14) The Legacy of Empire and Colonization(34:15) Cultural and Landscape Orphans(34:34) Disconnection from Land and Culture(36:53) The Impact of Extraction on Society(40:51) Reconnecting with Nature and Self(44:17) Deepening Sensory Awareness(56:00) Practical Steps to Enhance Sensitivity(1:01:21) The Wilderness Within