Has life ever dealt you a "wild card"? You're wandering through life, minding your own business, when a wild card is delivered right into your lap; an unexpected illness, a loss, a rejection. It could also be a positive too; an unexpected promotion, a lucky break, love at first sight. Nature is messy, imperfect, uncontrollable and unknowable. This is why "taking a walk on the wild side" can help. We're exploring ideas from author Ruth Allen to handle the wild-cards life chucks at us.

LINKS ‘Grounded’ by Ruth Allen. Follow The Space on Instagram @thespace_podcast. Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram @novapodcastsofficial.

CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88. Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy. Executive Producer: Elise Cooper. Editor: Adrian Walton.

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