What happens when we stop treating the wild as something to fear and start learning how to live intelligently within it?
In this conversation, Daniel and his wife Avani Vitalis draw on more than a decade of living in tick country to explore what it means to develop a deeper awareness of the landscape around us. From Avani’s first unforgettable encounter with 13 ticks to their daily checking rituals, caring for their dogs, and learning to spot and even feel ticks, they share the practical habits that allow them to spend more time outdoors without living in fear. This is ultimately a conversation about developing sensitivity, accepting the realities of the natural world, and learning how to remain connected to nature even when it comes with challenges.
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AVANI VITALIS
Avani Vitalis knew she’d be a school teacher from a very young age. She taught children for 19 years in the Montreal public school system and has taught the last 7 years privately from her home in the Lakes Region of Maine. A lifelong athlete, she competed across Canada in several swimming disciplines, most notably as a synchronized swimmer. Later, she traveled the world as a whitewater and freestyle kayaker, culminating in her representation of Canada at the World Championships. Today her teaching practice focuses on her specialties of literacy and numeracy. Her thriving private practice focuses on children of all ages, from kindergarten all the way through high school. As a level 2 CrossFit coach, when she’s not competing in races and fitness competitions, she’s leading classes in Maine, where she lives with her husband Daniel, and their Plott Hounds, Mama Ellie and Diez. She and Daniel are always surrounded by the love and memory of their 10 Star Children.