The Elder Tree Podcast
The Elder Tree is a not-for-profit organisation empowering people through grassroots herbal education. This podcast showcases a range of amazing plant medicine practitioners from around Australia doing inspiring things. It features four segments: Herbal Education, Permaculture Herbalism, Sacred Herbalism, and Self Care With Herbs, each hosted by different presenters. The show highlights the work of these herbal educators and the broader plant medicine community in Australia.
Episodes
Ep. 194: Weight a minute... is this healthy!?
Eating "clean." Skipping breakfast for intermittent fasting. Feeling guilty after carbs. They sound like healthy habits… but are they? In this episode, Cat Green sits down with naturopathCasey Conroy to pull apart the blurry line between wellness culture and disordered eating, and why so many of us- health-conscious folk and practitioners alike- are missing the red flags hiding in plain
193. When our plants don't belong: Musings on displacement, herbalism and colonialism with Stephanie Hazel
This special edition episode is a reflective field note from Gruyere, Switzerland, where Stephanie Hazel explores what it means to meet ancestral plants in their native landscape while living in a different country. The episode moves between family history, herbal medicine, ecology, and the emotional tension of belonging, loss, and rediscovery. The conversation centres on how plants like dandelion
192. At-Risk Medicinal Herbs: Monica Francia on Permaculture Herbalism
What does it mean to love medicinal plants while participating in an industry that can also place them under threat?In this episode, I sit down with herbalist, naturopath, medicine maker and herb farmer Monica Francia of Hop Valley Herb Farm to explore a conversation I believe we need to be having much more often in herbalism: the conservation of at-risk and endangered medicinal plants.Herbal medi
191. Herbal Shamanism and Kisses from Mel Gibson EPISODE RE-RELEASE: Linda Bates on Herbal Education
Linda Bates is a fourth generation herbalist who trained in 19 schools around England and the Mediterranean. She was in clinical practice for 4 decades and is a truly inspirational herbal elder in Australia. I met Linda about 12 years ago, at Pindari farm in Tasmania at a week-long medicine making intensive which was taught by her and Sandra Parker (who I interviewed in episode 17). They were carr
190. Terrence McKenna & The Psychedelic Boom: John O'Connor on Sacred Herbalism
In this episode, I speak with journalist John O’Connor about his book A Short Strange Trip and Terence McKenna’s influence on the psychedelic movement. We explore McKenna’s ideas, the “stoned ape” theory, and the tension between psychedelic mysticism and modern medicalized use.John also shares a deeply personal perspective on psychedelic therapy through his father’s experience with ketamine and ps
189. Three Essential Episodes to Revisit with Tonielle Christensen on Permaculture Herbalism
In this short reflection episode, Tonielle Christensen shares an update from her season of motherhood, healing and slowing down, while highlighting three powerful Permaculture Herbalism conversations from The Elder Tree Podcast archive.Exploring themes of local food security, regenerative agriculture, agroforestry, native plant restoration and the wisdom of permaculture, Tonielle invites listeners
188: The Unhinged Teapot (and other medicine-making adventures)
Naturopath and medicine-maker Claire Murray joins Cat for aconversation that ranges from the constituents of a herb, all the way to the heart of why we make medicine at all. There's gems for home herbalists and practitioners alike as they explore:How to choose the right extract for the right herbWhy your expensive mushroom product might not be doing what you think it isSourcing herbs locally v
187. A Farewell: Jess Bosscha on Self Care with Herbs
It's time for me to say goodbye folks- it's truly been an honour to share this space with you. Thank you so much for being here and enjoying these conversations.May your herbal cuppa always be hot and your herb garden continue to grow.Take gentle care of yourselves and until our paths cross again- bye folks, Jess xxx
186. The Alchemy of Spirit & Dreams on Sacred Herbalism
This episode explores the startling similarities between Chinese Medicine's Three Treasures (Qi, Jing and Shen) with Alchemy's Three Primes (Salt, Sulphur and Mercury) and we discuss how these both point to a common understanding of the transformational nature of reality. Dr Phi also shares some incredible stories of using lucid dreaming to learn directly from plants in the aetheric realms. Dr. Ph
185. Relationship, Observation & Wonder: Caroline Parker on Permaculture Herbalism
What happens when we stop trying to control our gardens and start listening to them instead?In this delightfully rambling conversation with herbalist, gardener, author, tea maker, and all-round cottage herbalist Caroline Parker, we explore the magic that unfolds when gardening becomes less about perfection and productivity and more about relationship, observation, and wonder.Together we chat about
184. Regenerative Herbal Culture: Nick Pratt on Herbal Education
Join us in this chat with Nick Pratt , discussing Agroforestry, Fruit Tree Medicine & Building Resilience.What if the most medicinal part of your fruit tree isn't the fruit at all, but the leaf you've been pruning and composting? In this episode, Tatiana Dawn sit down with permaculture and agroecology educator Nick Pratt to explore the deep, often-overlooked connection between food and
183. Held by Herbs During Times of Transformation: Kristin Zanotti on Self Care with Herbs
A rerelease of a profound chat with Kristin Zanotti punctuated with deep connections with herbs and natural medicine at pivotal times throughout her life. This one was really inspiring and I'm so happy to share it with you again.
182. Cannabis as Teacher: Yelena Bide on Sacred Herbalism
What is your relationship to Cannabis like? This powerful plant has been systematically slandered and maligned for generations, and is now making a comeback as a cure-all in the medical cannabis industry. But there are deeper invitations that this plant can draw us into, when we meet Cannabis with intention, reverence and caution. These invitations centre around embodiment, tantric sexuality, myst
181. Getting Grounded with Permaculture Action: Rupert Faust on Permaculture Herbalism
As the founding member and driving force of Grounded Permaculture Action Party (Inc.) Rupert's enthusiasm for growing food, community and culture is highly contagious. His life-long dedication to environmental, social and cultural change is second to none. In this in-depth interview, Rupert shares his journey into permaculture, the origins of Grounded permaculture action parties, and his visio
180. The Lost Language of Herbal Medicine: Elizabeth Greenwood on Herbal Education
The lost language of Western Herbal medicineYou might be familiar with Ayurvedic doshas: vata, pitta and kapha, but did you know that our Western Herbal traditions have our own constitutional theory? Tune in to find out more about energetics and whether you’re more choleric, sanguine,melancholic and phlegmatic?I’m joined by Elizabeth Greenwood: a MasterHerbalist, naturopath, pharmacognosist, arom
179. The Alchemy of People and Plants: Jess Allan on Self Care with Herbs
This is a rerelease of a deep, insightful chat I had with Jess Allan from right back in the beginning of the podcast. You'll love this episode that dives into:- nature connection- the beauty of flower essences and the relationship with the plants that's cultivated when creating an essence- holding onto self care while in the depths of motherhoodand so much more!
178: The Layers of Listening: Jacqui Bushell on Sacred Herbalism (REISSUE)
Jacqui Bushell is one of Australia's Elders of Plant Listening and Plant Communication. She is a mythologist and herbalist with over 30 years' teaching experience. Her work is mythic, personal and transformational.In this episode, Stephanie re-releases her second ever interview; a hidden gem of wisdom. It's a real treat full of myths and stories about plant medicine you are unlikely to
177. Cultivating Medicine: Ethics and Practice with Cassidy Moss - Permaculture Herbalism
Cassidy Moss, a clinical herbalist and herbal educator, shares her insights on the importance of gardening, wildcrafting, and ethical sourcing in herbalism. Discover practical techniques for seed germination, cultivating medicinal plants, and fostering a reciprocal relationship with nature.In this episode we chat like old friends who have just met, and delve into what it means to be a herbalist wi
176. Herbs for Uncertain Times: A Humorous Welcome to Cat Green on Herbal Education
Exciting news! In this episode Tatiana welcomes Cat Green from Everyday Empowered and Herbfest to become a co-host of the Herbal Education Segment. It seems only fitting as Cat has already been on the podcast 6 times! This episode is pretty much a herbally infused bundle of giggles so make sure you are in the right frame of mind to receive the transmission of silliness. There is a lot of wonderf
175. The Value of Letting Ourselves Surrender: Deanne Apostolou on Self Care with Herbs
Folks I'm leaning into self care hard at the moment as I go through a really tough time- right now that looks like surrendering into not being able to do it all and offering you some beautiful re-releases.This episode on surrender and the value in a good ol' cry with Dee Apostolou feels really timely and as one of the most listened to episodes on the podcast deserves to be bumped back up for those
172. Street Medics and Free Clinics: 7song on Herbal Education
7Song is an American clinical herbalist, teacher, botanist and naturalist with over 40 years of experience in herbal medicine in USA. He is the founder and director of the Northeast School of Botanical Medicine and the Director of Holistic Medicine at the Ithaca Free Clinic. His work focuses on practical, experience-based herbalism, integrating clinical care, plant identification, and medicine mak
174. Wildcrafting As Rebellion: Sacred Herbalism
Wildcrafting is simply the ancient practice of moving through landscape and gathering the gifts of herbs, fruits, nuts and other plant and fungal material that is useful to human thriving. How does it sit inside the capitalist and individualist structures of our modern legal & cultural systems?In this three-way conversation between Stephanie Hazel, Taj Scicluna and Daisy Kaye Devine, we uncove
173. Garden Of Weaving with Cath Inman: Permaculture Herbalism
In this episode, we chat with weaver and permaculture-inspired artist Cathy Inman from Garden of Weaving about living creatively and sustainably with nature. She shares how basket weaving from garden materials became a deeply nourishing, meditative practice that supports mental wellbeing and connection.We explore simple ways to start weaving, the beauty of foraging and reducing waste, and how crea
171. Introspection and reflection: Kerri Alexander on Self Care with Herbs
This is a re-release of one of my favourite episodes with herbalist and menstrual cycle educator Kerri Alexander. Kerri lives and works on Darug and Guringai Country and is passionate about helping women heal and reconnect with their bodies and the rhythms of the natural world.I loved chatting with Kerri in this one about the power of using menstrual cycle awareness as a tool for encouraging us to
170. Elderflower, Burdock and Initiation: Matthew Wood on Sacred Herbalism
Matthew Wood returns to podcast to share wisdom around specific plants.We discuss:the magic of Elder Trees - European, Canadian and Australian;Burdock to teach the body how to use oils;How Dandelion can be a sleep herb;Yarrow as master of the blood and a herb of initiation.Matthew shares stories from dreams, visions and clinical practice. **SHOW NOTES**Sign up for Matthew Wood's upcoming bloo
169. Lutruwita Herb Farm Tour: Taj Scicluna on Herb Farming
This episode is a love letter to medicinal resilience.After attending the Elder Tree Herb Farm Tour in Lutruwita, I found myself reignited — not just in my devotion to herbalism, but in my commitment to bioregional practice, to growing medicine where we stand. We have carefully selected audio from the tour, from some of the original Elders Herb Farming in Australia, as well as farmers of the young
168. Alchemy in the Temple of Mercury: Benjamin Turale on Herbal Education- Episode Re-release
This is a re-release of an interview with Benjamin Turale from Temple of Mercury. Benjamin lives on Wudawurung land in Victoria. Benjamin is an award winning alchemist who lives live and breathes the Hermetic current. He is Director of Education in the International Alchemy Guild and is very active in the alchemy community internationally, and works to help preserve and pass on the Albertian
167. Self sufficiency as Self Care: Pat Collins on Self Care with Herbs
In this episode, herbal legend Pat Collins shares her journey into the world of herbs, emphasizing the importance of self-sufficiency and natural remedies. Pat's an experienced teacher, a herbalist, a published author and founder of the Total Health and Education Centre. I loved chatting with her about her early experiences with plants growing up on a farm, how she was introduced to the power
166. The Interbeing of Plants and Culture: Rachel Maree on Sacred Herbalism.
Rachel Maree is a wise, wild herbal elder in the making. Her herbalism is informed by indigenous medicine the world over, initiations into entheogenic plant traditions and her own deep, slow listening to the plant world. This interview really highlights the intricate connections between herbalism, cultural practices and ecological belonging, Rachel unwinds the ways that healing at the depths of ou
165. Re-Release: Sustainable Funerals, Sociocracy, and Balancing our Nervous Systems: Erin Young on Permaculture Herbalism
To Celebrate The Elder Tree's Foundations of Sociocracy In Person Training with Erin Young, we bring you this Re-Release! March 7th & 8th 2026 MORE INFO & BOOKINGSErin Young is a mover and shaker in the realm of socialpermaculture and tunes in with us from Kabi Kabi country near Eumundi on theSunshine Coast. As a certified Human Potential Coach and Sociocracy trainer,she shares insight
164. Lutruwita Herb Farm Tour: Tatiana Dawn on Herbal Education
We made this episode to fill you all in on how the recent herb farm tour went. In December I took a beautiful group of existing and emerging herb farmers down to Lutruwita aka Tasmania, to visit three different scale organic herb farms. It was such an incredible adventure that I am still integrating and digesting.We visited a small, medium and large scale herb farm on the tour, having the honour
163. Deliciously Weaving the Plants Into Our Everyday: Genna Pyewacket on Self Care with Herbs
Today we're heading back to episode 80 with one of our favourite herbalists, Genna Pyewacket. From studying and wild harvesting in the woods of Canada during her teens to preserving the fruit bowl of the Northern Rivers with her fermented shrubs and tonics, Genna has been walking the plant path for more than 25 years.Genna's herbal shrubs and tonics capture the flavour and health benefits
162. Re-release. Animism, Ayuahasca and Lost Context: Skye Cielita Flor on Sacred Herbalism
My favourite episode ever is getting a re-release! Let this discussion on the importance of animism as the lost context of psychedelic and medicinal plant practice open new and ancient doorways in your own relationships with the plant world. Leave comments so I know whether this one is a magic one for you too. What does animism look like in your life and herbal practice?** SHOWNOTES **Check out Sk
161. Medicinal Resilience & Essential Permaculture with Taj Scicluna
In this episode of The Elder Tree Podcast, our new co-host reflects on the deep relationship between herbalism, permaculture, and medicinal resilience. Drawing from personal experience, ecological ethics, and hands-on growing knowledge, the conversation explores why herbalism must extend beyond clinical practice into land stewardship, ecosystem care, and community resilience.The episode unpacks th
160. Chamomile- Gentle Doesn't Mean Weak: Cat Green on Herbal Education
In this episode, Cat Green from Everyday Empowered presents about the humble yet potent powerhouse- Chamomile. She shares how and why Chamomile is a herb for the times, and an important herb to have on-hand.Cat addresses how we often overlook the more gentle herbs, and how the subtlety is equally as powerful as any other herb. Chamomile's key affinities are explored- some of the more well kn
159. The Medicinal Gardener: Caroline Parker on Self Care with Herbs
Come and revisit this episode with one of our favourites. We're going all the way back to episode 16 with herbalist, forager, gardener, tea curator and drinker and author, Caroline Parker!During this chat, we get a sense of Caroline's deep love and connection with plants and her joy at helping share that love with others. Since our chat, Caroline has released her book- The Medicinal Garden
158. In Defence of Science: Dr Kaja Skraskova on Sacred Herbalism
Do you ever feel we do science a disservice on this segment? In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Karolina "Kaja" Skraskova who makes a case for herbalists being better scientists, and takes us to task for blaming science for the state of the world. Kaja is a herbalist and pharmacist with a PhD in analytical chemistry. She specialises in the crafting of topical herbal medicines based on
157. Homesteading & Wild Fermentation with Ursa As: Permaculture Herbalism
Ursa As is a passionate homesteader, regenerative gardener, and self-taught herbalist. She is based in South East Queensland and runs the Australian Regenerative Homestead, as well as an Instagram platform called homegrowing_family, which has over 95,000 followers. She shares her journey of growing and crafting her own herbal remedies, especially medicinal honeys. Blending traditional wisdom she l
156. Changing the Wellness Paradigm: Miriam Latif on Herbal Education
Miriam Latif, the passionate and rebellious visionary behind the Root Network and Understory, shares her stories and wisdom with us today. Miriam resides on Bunurung and Wurundjuri land in Melbourne and is a herbal practioner, mentor and mother. In this interview, Miriam firstly shares her journey of her herbal education journey, getting her herbal qualification before doing a 3 year apprenticeshi
155. A Self Care Prescription for the Silly Season: Jess Bosscha on Self Care for Herbs
Does this time of year have you feeling exhausted and overwhelmed?Would you like to celebrate the end of the year feeling more grounded and less frazzled?Tune into this episode where Jess delivers a gentle Self Care for the Silly Season prescription- sharing some favourite herbal allies to support us at this time of year. From gentle herbal nervines like Skullcap to digestive supportive bitters an
154. How to Grow Liveable Worlds with the Plants: Natasha Myers on Sacred Herbalism
Natasha Myers is a Plant Listener and Canadian anthropologist whose incredible writing might have just changed the very direction my work with plants took at a critical moment 4 years ago. She doesn't actually appear in this episode due to personal reasons, so I'm reading out her epic article 'How to Grow Liveable Worlds: 10 not-so-easy steps for life in the Planthropocene'. With her full permissi
153. Patterns in Nature, Patterns in Practice: A Permaculture Herbal Conversation with Tonielle Christensen (and new co-host Taj Scicluna)
In today's episode, we have a change of roles, as Taj Scicluna commences as co-host for the Elder Tree, interviewingTonielle Christensen! Tonielle has been hosting the Permaculture Herbalism segment of The Elder Tree, whilst running Earth Mumma, where she runs regular workshops in tropical gardening, permaculture design and home grown superfood cooking classes. In this episode, two permacultur
152. A Radical Responsibility Requiring Loving Discipline - Hayley Agnew on Self Care with Herbs
In this episode, I chat with Hayley Agnew, a mischievous wearer of mismatched earrings, who is also a naturopath, Bowen therapist & yoga teacher and thrives on human and nature connection. She loves, lives & works in regional South Australia and weaves her magic from her clinic 'Our Healing Place'.Hayley and I chat about self care being a responsibility to ourselves that requires a
151: A Year in Review: Sacred Herbalism
Here are the themes that are emerging in the Sacred Herbalism Conversation:1) Sacred Herbalism is a method for cultural repair2) Plants are collaborators, not commodities3) Plants have an intelligence and an awareness that we can communicate with and hear through deep listening.4) Many of us are seeking healing beyond the physical; plants can help us not only heal trauma but support the healing of
150. A year in Review, Our Spring Sun Cycle: Tonielle Christensen on Permaculture Herbalism
As we wrap up the year, join me for a special reflection on the incredible conversations we’ve shared on this podcast segment. From the kitchens and gardens of permaculture homes to the rainforests of the Daintree, from conscious conception to community food security, each guest has brought their wisdom on how plants, people, and place are deeply interconnected.This episode revisits 12 powerful di
149. Year in Review on Herbal Education
Join me, Tatiana Dawn, as I share about my journey on the herbal education segment over the last solar cycle. It is The Elder Tree podcasts third birthday tomorrow!!! So proud of our team and I love my herbal education segment and the wonderful wisdom keepers who join me on here to share their stories and knowledge.I somehow managed to record and air this episode amongst the chaos of getting a gra
148. A year in review of Self Care with Herbs
Come and join me in reviewing a year of juicy conversations as we follow the threads, pull together the themes and reflect on wisdoms shared. **CONNECT**You can connect with JESS via instagram and facebook here and here, join her newsletter community here, buy her handmade herbal products here or book an appointment here.**BUY ME A CUPPA**If you liked the episode and want more, a cuppa fuels my w
147. Remembering the Plants are Not Commodities: Monica Francia on Sacred Herbalism
Monica Francia (she/her) is a Naturopath based in lutruwita / Tasmania. She is a consulting Naturopath, medicine maker, Teacher and Medicinal Herb Farmer at her small scale organic and biodynamic herb farm - Hop Valley Herb Farm. She is also the Coordinator for Herbalists Without Borders Hobart, a non-profit providing accessible health care in nipaluna / Hobart and surrounds. In this episode we di
145. Permaculture Kitchen Design with Cecilia Macaulay: Permaculture Herbalism
Cecilia Macaulay is a home harmoniser, who helps you declutter, reset, and turn your physical home into an ecosystem that supports you. Her approach is especially suited to people who want a great life, but are navigating ADHD and nervous system dysregulation. She is a Permaculture designer of great enthusiasm, who has spent over three decades running workshops internationally. Cecilia's '
145. Launch of Herb Connect! And Preparing for a Paradigm Shift: Naomi Ingleton on Herbal Education
Today is an exciting day for the Australian herbal community, as Naomi Ingleton launches Herb Connect, an online marketplace and hub to connect herb growers to apothecaries, medicine makers, practitioners and anyone wanting fresh vital potent Australian herbs!Naomi Ingleton is herb farmer and educator who’s spent her life working with food and plants. After years in hospitality, food production, a
144. Consistency and diversity- Self Care Through a Neurodivergent Lens: Beth Attard on Self Care with Herbs
Beth Attard is a degree qualified naturopathic herbalist with a core passion for supporting women with ADHD, gut issues and/or hormone imbalances.During this chat Beth shares how a series of nudges from the universe and interactions with many interesting plant people led her to a career as a Naturopathic Herbalist.We chat about her time travelling through Canada , Thailand and South America, culmi
143: Healing Trauma with Dao and Herbs: Daisy Kaye Devine on Sacred Herbalism
You'll never get over your trauma with talking unless you also heal the nervous system and get more connected to self, community and earth. Plants and embodiment can help you feel safe in your body again.In this episode of Sacred Herbalism, Stephanie Hazel sits down with Daisy K. Devine to unravel the intimate ties between trauma, the nervous system, and herbal medicine. They reveal how trauma
142. Soul Soil & Mapping the Inner Garden: Donna Raymond on Permaculture Herbalism
Donna Raymond is a catalyst for transformation, known for her visionary leadership, intuitive mentoring and ability to guide ambitious women through deeply transformative journeys in both life and business. In this rich and soulful episode, we journey through the landscapes of permaculture, herbalism, and motherhood—woven together by the deeper rhythms of nature and self-discovery. We discuss her
141. Spagyrics, Anthroposophy and Exciting Changes for Enki: Jesse Leith on Herbal Education
In today's episode, Tatiana interviews Jesse Leith, from the well known Enki apothecary in Daylesford, Victoria, which was founded in 2017 and is definitely one of the highest grade apothecaries that we have ever seen. Jesse has an alchemical mastermind and a high level of committment to quality and integrity all the way from farm to bottle and is producing spagyrical preparations on a larger scal
140. Spring Nettle Harvesting as a Family Tradition: Sasha London-Welker on Self Care with Herbs
Sasha London-Welker is a farmer and the owner of Green Goddess Farm, North of Kyogle in northern NSW. She’s been growing Certified Organic fruit, vegetables, flowers and herbs for the last 15 years and is passionate about growing food for her community while honoring the soil, insects, birds and the wild plants who share the land she farms. I first met Sasha at Lismore Organic Farmers market, wher
139: The Earth Needs More Herbalists: Kimberly Kling on Sacred Herbalism
Kimberly joins us all the way from Arizona, where her plant walk sees her growing herbs, making medicine and offering consults in her local community. In this engaging conversation, Stephanie Hazel and Kimberly Kling explore the profound connection between herbalism, storytelling, and our relationship with the natural world. They discuss the urgent need for more herbalists in today's society,
138. Water for All With Unpowered Technology: Steve Boniwell on Permaculture Herbalism
Steve Boniwell, a pioneering permaculturalist and systems thinker, is co-founder of PSKL - Water For All, a company that uses unpowered technology to accelerate ecosystem health. This approach enables rapid landscape rehydration, increasing infiltration time by 100-fold.In this episode, Steve shares his passion for permaculture and its applications in water and soil management. He highlights the p
137. Diversifying the Herbal Medicine Pathways: Christopher Smith on Herbal Education
Christopher Smith from Tinderry Mountain Herbs, is an extraordinary person doing some really important work in the herbal community in Australia. Christopher is a herbalist, horticulturalist and herbal educator who draws on over 40 years of horticultural experience to grow a line of rare and endagered herbs at the herb farm he runs called Tinderry Mountain Herbs, at Tinderry Mountain near Canberra
136. Nature Connection & Heeding a Silent Call from the Heart: Amber Alekhamis on Self Care with Herbs
Amber Alekhamis is a qualified naturopathic herbalist (BHSc), certified in iridology and flower essences. Her work and life revolve around being in reverie with nature and advocating for us as people to be in a reciprocal relationship with the earth. She continues to try to always be a proponent for traditional practices of Naturopathy and to be guided by the light of nature. Amber lives in the No
135: Stories of a Creative & Embodied Sacred Gardener: Tonielle Christensen on Sacred Herbalism
Pull up a chair and a cup of tea and settle down in your garden for this warm and cosy conversation between Stephanie Hazel and Tonielle Christensen. Tonielle shares personal stories of moments of magic and connection with plants, and together they explore the intersection of spirituality, animism, magic and gardening. Show Notes:Sign up for Wild Edge of Herbalism here: https://stephaniehazel.com.
134. Conscious Conception & Pregnancy with Ayurveda: Asher-Lily Green on Permaculture Herbalism
Asher-Lily Green is an Ayurvedic Doctor and natural fertility specialist whose work bridges the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda with the regenerative practices of permaculture. Rooted in deep reverence for the intelligence of the Earth, she guides women and couples through transformative fertility & pregnancy journeys that reconnect them to their natural rhythms using food, herbs, and cyclical awar
133. Alchemy in the Temple of Mercury: Benjamin Turale on Herbal Education
In today's episode I interview with Benjamin Turale from Temple of Mercury. Benjamin lives on Wudawurung land in Victoria. Benjamin is an award winning alchemist who lives live and breathes the Hermetic current. He is Director of Education in the International Alchemy Guild and is very active in the alchemy community internationally, and works to help preserve and pass on the Albertian Alc
132. Introspection and Reflection: Kerri Alexander on Self Care with Herbs
Kerri is a naturopath, herbalist and menstrual health women's wisdom educator living and working on Darug and Guringai Country. She holds an Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy from Nature Care College and completed post-graduate studies in Western Herbal Medicine at the University of New England in Armidale with commendation. Kerri is passionate about helping women heal and reconnect to their bod
131: Herb Trends, Ethics & The Business of Herbalism: Mason Taylor on Sacred Herbalism
When herbal trends meet capitalism, how does the practice of herbalism remain ethical? What does it mean for herbal businesses and herbal practitioners to be thinking about sustainability, social ethics and the lifespan of plants? In this interview with Superfeast's Mason Taylor, Stephanie Hazel opens a conversation around these thorny questions that might not have answers but rather an invita
130. Restoring Nature with Native Plants & Agroforestry in the Daintree: Liana Toth on Permaculture Herbalism
Liana is the Nursery Manager at ClimateForce and designer of organic and holistic food systems rooted in ecology, wellness and care. With a strong foundation in growing native and productive trees, she works at the intersection of ecosystem restoration, endangered plant conservation, and regenerative agriculture. Her work makes permaculture and agroforestry practical and inspiring, bridging grassr
129. Community Led Herbal Clinics: Kerrie Oakes on Herbal Education
In todays episode, Tatiana interviews Kerrie Oakes who is a truly inspiration community herbalist, practitioner and educator, who lives on Waka Waka, Jinibara, and Yuggera Ugarapul country in Somerset.Kerrie helped to establish the Southeast Queensland chapter of the international Herbalists Without Borders network, providing herbal medicine support to homeless services, refugees, and those affect
128. Big life changes and looking beyond the latest biohack: Lou Hardwick on Self Care with Herbs
During this episode I chat with Lou Hardwick, a single mother and folk herbalist based on Gumbayniggir country on the mid-north coast of New South Wales. Lou’s herbal creations focus on whole-plant, hand made remedies. She orients her offerings, and by extension her business, to the process of making itself. It’s the presence and interaction with the plants and the process of creating that provide
127: The Pursuit of Purity can Disconnect you from the World: Miriam Latif on Sacred Herbalism
Can purity be toxic? The stories we tell ourselves and our clients about health and disease can both cause harm, and can help us to integrate our illnesses with grace, and maybe even to heal. A detox can support our health, or it can deepen our disconnection from the world around us as we relentlessly pursue purity and freedom from contamination. Come with Miriam Latif and Stephanie Hazel as they
126. Regenerative & Collaborative Agriculture: Toni Perrin on Permaculture Herbalism
Join Toni Perin from Millstream Meadows as she shares her journey from novice home gardener to regenerative farmer. She is on a mission to reconnect North Queensland communities with their food, nurture the land, and cultivate a sustainable culture of stewardship and abundance. She's not just growing food, but cultivating a movement towards a future where food is fresh, local, and sustainable!
125. Curiosity, Critical thinking & Herbal Educator Responsibility: Taj Scicluna on Herbal Education
In this conversation, Taj Scicluna from 'Botanical Education' on Warundjuri Djadjung Wurung land in Riddles Creek, Victoria, shares insights on herbal education, emphasizing the importance of hands-on learning, creativity, and fostering curiosity among students. A lot of this conversation is really relevant for herbal educators and though there is certainly something in it for everyone.Taj
124. Self Care is Community Care is Earth Care: Dalee Ella on Self Care with Herbs
Dalee Ella is an Artist exploring themes of interconnection, land based relating and relationship. She lives and works on Bandjalang country in Northern NSW, Australia. Dalee was my first guest on this segment back in November 2022- a time when she felt hugely connected to the earth and her garden which was inspiring her creativity and her work. She was excited to be beginning a collaboration with
123. Trusting the Wildness of the World: Jimi Wollumbin on Sacred Herbalism
What does it mean to meet the wildness of the world in ourselves and in our medicine? Can we be brave enough to hand our safekeeping over to the wildness of the world? What is the medicine we are really craving anyway? In this episode with the brilliant Jimi Wollumbin, we discuss the massive angst and anxiety of the modern culture and how coming into relationship with the Forest within and without
122. Local Food Security & Supporting Farmers For Resilience: Angela Nasson on Permaculture Herbalism
Join us as we explore the world of local food systems in Far North Queensland, where community farming, seasonal eating, and sustainable agriculture come together to create a more resilient food supply chain. Our guest Angela Nasson from Tablelands to Tabletop is a passionate local food advocate, who shares her personal journey of building a local food network that prioritises community and sustai
121. Embodied Herbalism and Connection to the Cycles: Elliot Brinkley on Herbal Education Segment
Today's episode is an explorative conversation with Elliot Brinkley, a herbalist and teacher and the owner of the inspirational Dancing Willow Herbs apothecary in Durango Colorado, which is the land of the Yoot Mountain People.Elliot has a beautiful way of joining the science with practical medicine making and an embodied connection with the plants. She facilitates spaces that invite people i
120. Cycle Awareness and Radical Self Love: Amanda Trieger on Self Care with Herbs
During this episode, it was a real joy to dive into honouring the cycles of our bodies, mother earth and the phases of life we journey through. I chat with Earth Medicine Woman, Women's Health Advocate & Cyclical Guide Amanda Trieger about how these cycles can help us weave self care into daily rituals by being prepared and understanding what we need at different phases of our lives, our menst
119: Healing Trauma with Animism: Rachel Weitz on Sacred Herbalism
Our kinship with the natural world can offer a balm for the troubled modern soul, and counsellor, somatic therapist and folk herbalist Rachel Weitz works directly with strengthening this sense of relationships with plants, earth and spirit.
After quite an amazing journey of apprenticeships and study that span a counselling degree, a 4-year stint in the Peruvian amazon with the Shipibo peoples, and
118. Aquaculture & Growth Mindset for Sustainable Business: Rodney Ingersol on Permaculture Herbalism
Join us as we dive into the world of sustainable aquaculture and resilience, where innovative practices meet community-driven solutions. In this inspiring conversation, Rodney Ingersoll, CEO and Farmer of Barron River Redclaw and founder of The Aquaponics Gardeners, shares his remarkable journey from working in Papua New Guinea to establishing a thriving aquaculture farm.Rodney's story highlig
117. Sage and The Power of Kitchen Medicine: Cat Green on Herbal Education
Cat Green from Everyday Empowered steps in as guest presenter on the Herbal Education segment in a perfect display of community herbalism and symbiotic support. Our founder Tatiana is in the process of relocating The Elder Tree project (and her family home) to Northern NSW and Cat offered to cover, and we are so glad she did!In this episode, Cat discusses the importance of kitchen medicine and the
116. Daydreaming and the Value of Mental Stillness: Janelle Coggan on Self Care with Herbs
Growing, cooking and sharing food is an important source of connection and fulfillment for Janelle Coggan. From picking veggies with her grandmother as a child, to making tomato chutney for all her neighbours to sharing seeds with the postman, it’s a way of caring for herself and others.
Nelle has 40 years of experience as an educator, instructor, and practitioner in Kinesiology, Neuro-Linguisti
115: Stephen Harrod Buhner's Legacy: Skye Cielita Flor on Sacred Herbalism
A powerful and intriguing tribute to Earth Poet, Animist and Herbalist Stephen Harrod Buhner, featuring the magnificent Skye Cielita Flor. In this episode, Stephanie and Skye discuss the potency of SHB’s works, their impact on their own lives and teaching styles, and break some of the key points he covers in his book ‘Plant Intelligence and the Imaginal Realms’.
Skye is currently offering a trans
