A Wild and Simple Life Podcast

Welcome to this weeks short story. It’s about a woodcarver living in a secluded cabin, shaping wooden spoons from fallen branches. Each spoon holds a memory—of seasons passing, quiet moments, and connections with others. It’s also about the slow, wild, and simple rhythm of life, an old letter and finding warmth in the memories held in wood. Get cozy with me, grab a warm drink and enjoy this little story.Download my FREE book - 'Wild Woods'Slow your scroll. Stay awhile. Sign up to receive free nature short stories, audio tales, and quiet reflections delivered to your inbox EVERY Tuesday morning. Written and narrated by Australian author and podcaster Julie Ann. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe Here⁠A Wild and Simple Life is a reader and listener supported publication and podcast. To receive Bonus audio stories, free gifts posted from me to you and support my work, consider becoming a ⁠⁠⁠Premium Subscriber.⁠⁠ ⁠Shop Merch and Limited Edition Prints⁠⁠ ⁠Here⁠You can ‘read’ this story, plus so much more, by heading over to ⁠⁠A Wild and Simple Life’s Official Website.⁠⁠ (www.awildandsimplelife.com)Thank you as always for joining me here at 'A Wild and Simple Life'.

Welcome to this weeks short story. It’s about visiting grandma’s cottage at the edge of the woods, a handmade journal and the first blooms of spring. It’s also about gentle walks, shared meals, and Grandma’s wisdom, capturing the essence of living simply, observing deeply, and cherishing the small wonders of life. Get cozy with me, grab a warm drink and enjoy this little story.Slow your scroll. Stay awhile. Sign up to receive free nature short stories, audio tales, and quiet reflections delivered to your inbox EVERY Tuesday morning. Written and narrated by Australian author and podcaster Julie Ann. ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe HereA Wild and Simple Life is a reader and listener supported publication and podcast. To receive Bonus audio stories, free gifts posted from me to you and support my work, consider becoming a ⁠⁠Premium Subscriber.⁠⁠ Shop Merch and Limited Edition Prints⁠⁠ HereYou can ‘read’ this story, plus so much more, by heading over to ⁠⁠A Wild and Simple Life’s Official Website.⁠⁠ (www.awildandsimplelife.com)Thank you as always for joining me here at 'A Wild and Simple Life'.

Welcome to this weeks short story. It’s about a weary soul who retreats to a quiet valley, seeking solitude but instead finds companionship in an old beekeeper. It’s also about slow days spent tending hives, gardening, sharing stories, patience, mindfulness, and the quiet beauty of simple living. It’s a tale of slowing down, listening to the land, and discovering unexpected connections in the rhythm of nature. Get cozy with me, grab a warm drink and enjoy this little story.Slow your scroll. Stay awhile. Sign up to receive free nature short stories, audio tales, and quiet reflections delivered to your inbox EVERY Tuesday morning. Written and narrated by Australian author and podcaster Julie Ann. ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe Here⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.awildandsimplelife.com/su...) A Wild and Simple Life is a reader and listener supported publication and podcast. To receive Bonus audio stories, free gifts posted from me to you and support my work, consider becoming a ⁠⁠Premium Subscriber.⁠⁠ (https://www.awildandsimplelife.com/pr...) ⁠⁠Shop Merch and Limited Edition Prints⁠⁠ (https://www.awildandsimplelife.com/ca...) You can ‘read’ this story, plus so much more, by heading over to ⁠⁠A Wild and Simple Life’s Official Website.⁠⁠ (www.awildandsimplelife.com)Thank you as always for joining me here at 'A Wild and Simple Life'.

Welcome to this weeks short story. It’s about a morning spent in quiet observation of a single sycamore tree as the light shifts, the world moves around it, the changing glow of dawn, the rustling of leaves, and the small creatures that visit. It’s also about the tree’s quiet endurance, the fleeting nature of human worries, patience, and the quiet joy of simply being. Get cozy with me, grab a warm drink and enjoy this little story.You can ‘read’ this story, plus so much more, by heading over to ⁠⁠⁠A Wild and Simple Life’s Official Website.⁠⁠⁠Thank you as always for joining me here at 'A Wild and Simple Life'.Slow your scroll. Stay awhile. Sign up to receive free nature short stories, audio tales, and quiet reflections delivered to your inbox EVERY Tuesday morning. Written and narrated by Australian author and podcaster Julie Ann. ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe Here⁠⁠⁠A Wild and Simple Life is a reader and listener supported publication and podcast. To receive Bonus audio stories, free gifts posted from me to you and support my work, consider becoming a ⁠⁠Premium Subscriber.⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop Merch and Limited Edition Prints⁠⁠Until next time.

Welcome to this weeks short story. It’s about a tranquil summer day at the beach, floating on gentle waves, savoring frozen strawberries, and getting lost in a captivating book. Get cozy with me, grab a warm drink and enjoy this little story.Slow your scroll. Stay awhile. Sign up to receive free nature short stories, audio tales, and quiet reflections delivered to your inbox EVERY Tuesday morning. Written and narrated by Australian author and podcaster Julie Ann. ⁠⁠Subscribe Here⁠⁠A Wild and Simple Life is a reader and listener supported publication and podcast. To receive Bonus audio stories, free gifts posted from me to you and support my work, consider becoming a ⁠Premium Subscriber.⁠⁠Shop Merch and Limited Edition Prints⁠You can ‘read’ this story, plus so much more, by heading over to ⁠A Wild and Simple Life’s Official Website.⁠Thank you as always for joining me here at 'A Wild and Simple Life'.Until next time.

Welcome to this weeks short story. It’s about a walk around a tranquil lake, reconnecting with nature and memories of the past. It’s also about a wooden bridge, a solitary paper bark tree and the beauty of life’s small, overlooked moments. Get cozy with me, grab a warm drink and enjoy this little story.Slow your scroll. Stay awhile. Sign up to receive free nature short stories, audio tales, and quiet reflections delivered to your inbox EVERY Tuesday morning. Written and narrated by Australian author and podcaster Julie Ann. ⁠Subscribe Here⁠A Wild and Simple Life is a reader and listener supported publication and podcast. To receive Bonus audio stories, free gifts posted from me to you and support my work, consider becoming a Premium Subscriber.Shop Merch and Limited Edition PrintsYou can ‘read’ this story, plus so much more, by heading over to A Wild and Simple Life’s Official Website.Thank you as always for joining me here at 'A Wild and Simple Life'.Until next time.

Welcome to this weeks short story. It’s about embracing simple pleasures, savoring a latte at a cozy café, planting dahlia bulbs in the garden and encountering a mysterious cat near the old town clock. It’s also about the magic found in the mundane of everyday. Get cozy with me, grab a warm drink and enjoy this little story.Slow your scroll. Stay awhile. Sign up to receive free nature short stories, audio tales, and quiet reflections delivered to your inbox EVERY Tuesday morning. Written and narrated by Australian author and podcaster Julie Ann. ⁠Subscribe Here⁠A Wild and Simple Life is a reader and listener supported publication and podcast. To receive Bonus audio stories, free gifts posted from me to you and support my work, consider becoming a Premium Subscriber.Shop Merch and Limited Edition PrintsYou can ‘read’ this story, plus so much more, by heading over to A Wild and Simple Life’s Official Website.Thank you as always for joining me here at 'A Wild and Simple Life'. Until next time.

Welcome to this weeks short story. It’s a poetic, introspective journey through the eyes of a bird soaring high above the Earth. As it glides effortlessly on thermal currents, the bird observes the tranquil beauty of the world below—rivers weaving through valleys, forests swaying in harmony, and the slow rhythm of life unfolding. It’s also about mindfulness, the serenity of the natural world, and the profound appreciation for the interconnectedness of all life. Get cozy with me, grab a warm drink and enjoy this little story.Slow your scroll. Stay awhile. Sign up to receive free nature short stories, audio tales, and quiet reflections delivered to your inbox EVERY Tuesday morning. Written and narrated by Australian author and podcaster Julie Ann. ⁠Subscribe Here⁠A Wild and Simple Life is a reader and listener supported publication and podcast. To receive Bonus audio stories, free gifts posted from me to you and support my work, consider becoming a Premium Subscriber.Shop Merch and Limited Edition PrintsYou can ‘read’ this story, plus so much more, by heading over to A Wild and Simple Life’s Official Website.Thank you as always for joining me here at 'A Wild and Simple Life'. Until next time.

Welcome to this weeks short story. It’s about escaping to a quiet meadow for a picnic, the rustling leaves, the scent of the earth, the unhurried passage of time and seeking solace in nature. It’s also about a single autumn leaf drifting to the ground. Get cozy with me, grab a warm drink and enjoy this little story.Slow your scroll. Stay awhile. Sign up to receive free nature short stories, audio tales, and quiet reflections delivered to your inbox EVERY Tuesday morning. Written and narrated by Australian author and podcaster Julie Ann. ⁠Subscribe Here⁠A Wild and Simple Life is a reader and listener supported publication and podcast. To receive Bonus audio stories, free gifts posted from me to you and support my work, consider becoming a Premium Subscriber.Shop Merch and Limited Edition PrintsYou can ‘read’ this story, plus so much more, by heading over to A Wild and Simple Life’s Official Website.Thank you as always for joining me here at 'A Wild and Simple Life'. Until next time.

Welcome to this weeks short story. It’s about finding beauty and comfort in summer thunderstorms and settling into a cozy armchair with a cup of tea, embracing the moody sky, rolling thunder, and rhythmic rainfall. It’s also about vivid memories of childhood wonder and deepening connection to nature. Through the patter of rain, the flight of crimson-feathered cockatoos, and flashes of lightning, this story celebrates the peaceful magic hidden within gloomy days. Get cozy with me, grab a warm drink and enjoy this little story.Slow your scroll. Stay awhile. Sign up to receive free nature short stories, audio tales, and quiet reflections delivered to your inbox EVERY Tuesday morning. Written and narrated by Australian author and podcaster Julie Ann. ⁠Subscribe Here⁠A Wild and Simple Life is a reader and listener supported publication and podcast. To receive Bonus audio stories, free gifts posted from me to you and support my work, consider becoming a Premium Subscriber.Shop Merch and Limited Edition PrintsYou can ‘read’ this story, plus so much more, by heading over to A Wild and Simple Life’s Official Website.Thank you as always for joining me here at 'A Wild and Simple Life'. Until next time.