HeyJaredLife|Hunter More than the Hunt Podcast
Life|Hunter More than the Hunt Podcast. 10-20 minutes of lessons we can take from hunting, fishing, and from the outdoors and apply them to everyday life.
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- Sep 21, 2026
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- Jul 8, 2026
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The Part Nobody Sees (opens the original)
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Host Anthony VanGrinsven reflects on finding an old hunting photo that made him see himself and his life differently, revealing the unseen thoughts and burdens people carry. He explores how hunting and time in the woods create space for clarity, and how a single photograph can act as a mirror, prompting reflection and self-discovery.
Believe the Hunter (opens the original)
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This episode explores the quiet, crucial moment before a hunt or a cast—the decision to go—and the real, earned belief that drives you into hard conditions.Through stories from the lake and elk ridgelines, it shows how adaptation, paying attention, and trusting your experience turn doubt into action.Ultimately, the episode connects field-earned confidence to everyday life, urging listeners to carry that same self-trust into hard conversations, big decisions, and the challenges that ask more of t
The Mirror and the Woods (opens the original)
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Anthony VanGrinsven reflects on a powerful mirror moment at 49 that led him into the woods, where he wrestles with aging, memory, and what truly matters. He explores how both the mirror and the forest demand presence, honest reflection, and offer the raw material to rebuild—encouraging listeners to embrace the life they have now and keep writing the next chapters.
Forty Minutes Under the Stars (opens the original)
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Host Anthony VanGrinsven urges listeners to spend 40 minutes under a truly dark sky to reset their nervous system, reconnect with nature, and rediscover the parts of themselves the busy week has buried. Through the sounds of crickets, breeze, and a coyote's call, the episode shows how stillness and darkness restore perspective, presence, and a sense of belonging—no extra time or planning required.
Clear the Mechanism (opens the original)
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Anthony VanGrinsven explores the idea of "clearing the mechanism"—the practiced discipline of stripping away noise to focus on the moment—using the film For the Love of the Game as a starting point. He connects that concept to experiences in hunting, fishing, and mountaineering, and explains that when technique fails, what carries you through is the lived, irrefutable evidence of past persistence and resilience.
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