About
Wild Hearts
Vision, Founder, Team
Our Wild Vision
At Wild Hearts, we believe that true healing begins when you reconnect with your authentic self. In a world that often encourages us to hide behind masks and chase unattainable ideals, Wild Hearts offers a sanctuary—a place where you can explore, heal, and rediscover who you truly are.
Our approach is rooted in the profound connection between inner and outer nature. We draw upon the wisdom of the natural world to guide a deeper understanding of your inner landscape. By aligning with the rhythms of the earth and embracing the power of natural environments, Wild Hearts creates transformative spaces where you can feel safe, present, and whole.
We don’t focus on solutions or rigid objectives. Instead, we invite you to embrace the moment as it is—to uncover the beauty in your shadows and recognize the treasures within. At Wild Hearts, healing isn’t about becoming someone “better” but realising that you are already enough—vibrant, unique, and complete.
Our philosophy draws from a rich tapestry of inspirations. Grounded in Zen and mindfulness teachings, we are influenced by modern masters like Thich Nhat Hanh, Alan Watts, and Eckhart Tolle. These principles are woven together with Jungian psychology, focusing on deep exploration of the unconscious and the integration of inner shadows. Our work within nature—a cornerstone of the Wild Hearts approach—is inspired by forest therapy (Shinrin Yoku) and modern wilderness and adventure therapy techniques. Additionally, our coaching and therapeutic practices incorporate somatic approaches such as Somatic Psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing, and other body-oriented techniques like breathwork and autogenic training.
Through heart-centered therapy, personalized journeys, and immersive experiences in nature, we foster meaningful connections—with yourself, with others, and with the world around you. Whether you’re seeking clarity, presence, or a way back to your truth, we’re here to guide you on the path to rediscovering your wild heart.
Let’s step into the wild together, where authenticity thrives and true transformation begins.
"Knowing your own darkness is the best method for dealing with the darknesses of other people." -Carl Jung-
About the founder
Ruben Carpentier
I’m Ruben, founder of Wild Hearts.
This project was born from my own lifelong journey of coming back home to my body, my truth, and the wild pulse of life that moves through all things.
For years, I tried to live the life I thought I should, guided by mind, duty, and expectation. But the more I followed those paths, the more I lost touch with what was real. It was only when I began to listen to the raw intelligence of my body, to feel deeply, to allow my emotions, and to trust my inner nature, that life started to feel truly alive again.
Wild Hearts grew out of that return.
It’s not a concept, it’s a living practice. A way of walking with others who are ready to feel more: more truth, more aliveness, more of who they really are beneath the surface.
You could call me a wild guide, not because I have the answers, but because I trust the wildness, both within us and around us. As a somatic-emotional therapist and authenticity and intimacy coach, I create spaces where all parts of you are welcome: the messy and the beautiful, the tender and the fierce, the hidden and the radiant.
Here, your truth doesn’t need to be polished to be honoured.
Your body leads. Your heart speaks.
Nature has always been my greatest teacher, unfiltered, unapologetic, always changing. She mirrors what I believe to be the essence of our humanity: the ability to move through stillness, chaos, and renewal without losing our core.
At Wild Hearts, we don’t try to fix what’s broken, we remember what’s true.
We learn to live again from the raw, beating heart of our own aliveness.
To walk not beside life, but as life itself.
"Whatever you think the world is withholding from you, you are withholding from the world." - Eckhart Tolle-
Meet our Wild Team
While Wild Hearts was founded by Ruben Carpentier, co-creation is at the very heart of everything we do. Each service and experience offered by Wild Hearts is the result of collaboration, connection, and shared vision. Our small but powerful core team plays a vital role in shaping every step of this journey.
Declan Dohorty
A long-time friend of Ruben, Declan is an exceptional mindfulness and group facilitator whose calm yet powerful energy brings a profound sense of safety and connection to any group he works with. With his unique ability to create a space of oneness, Declan plays a vital role in fostering the authentic and transformative environments that Wild Hearts is known for.
Declan Dohorty
A long-time friend of Ruben, Declan is an exceptional mindfulness and group facilitator whose calm yet powerful energy brings a profound sense of safety and connection to any group he works with. With his unique ability to create a space of oneness, Declan plays a vital role in fostering the authentic and transformative environments that Wild Hearts is known for.
Collaborators and Partners
Beyond the central team, Wild Hearts thrives on partnerships and collaborations with other remarkable individuals and organizations. These co-creators—each bringing their own unique gifts and expertise—enhance the depth and richness of Wild Hearts’ offerings. Together, we create experiences that are as diverse and dynamic as the people who participate in them.