Self-Reliance, Ancestral Wisdom, and Returning to the Land — with Robert Toombs (Mountain Readiness) In this conversation, Lucas Mack speaks with Robert Toombs — founder of Mountain Readiness in North Carolina — about self-reliance, preparedness, and what it means to reclaim sovereignty in the modern world.
Robert recounts his unconventional childhood, having spent his first twenty years living off-grid in the wilderness without electricity, running water, or modern conveniences. Those early years shaped his understanding of resilience, discipline, and connection to the land — and now inspire his work teaching others practical preparedness skills through Mountain Readiness.
This episode explores:
— Growing up completely off-grid and what it teaches about survival and humility
— The importance of hands-on skills, land stewardship, and physical strength
— Why modern life pulls us away from reality — and how to return to what’s real
— The connection between spiritual truth, freedom, and embodied living
— Reclaiming ancestral wisdom in a culture of dependency
If you’re seeking a deeper relationship with the land, your body, and your purpose — this conversation will resonate deeply.
Learn more about Mountain Readiness here:
https://www.mountainreadiness.com/
WATCH MY TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zG0zXJ8bUOA&t=47s
Sign up for coaching: https://www.lucasmack.com/coaching
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Lucas Mack is an Author, Speaker, and Healing Catalyst for people, especially men who carry concealed trauma. Through his transformative process—the 5 Vulnerable Truths of Healing—he creates a safe, sacred, and deeply healing container for his clients to liberate themselves from the shackles of shame, trauma, and abuse. His mission is to give men permission to put down their armor and experience the power of vulnerability and unconditional love—initiating their healing and empowering them to live with authenticity and purpose. He is the founder and CEO of 4th Avenue Media as well as the host of The Golden Rule Revolution podcast, author of Everyone Has a Plan Until They Get Punched in the Face, and has spoken globally at events including TEDx, Microsoft, Society of Human Resources, and more. After healing from his own childhood abuse, he’s been devoted to freeing other high-achieving men from the trauma of the past.
Working for clients like Microsoft, T-Mobile, MOD Pizza, Napoleon Foods and more, Lucas dedicated more than 18 years providing companies with ideas, products and services that improved clarity, employee engagement, and sales. His passion for inspiring people to build deeper relationships with those around them is reflected in his writing, speaking, and coaching.
