Parhaat The Elder Tree Podcastit (2024)

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104. Exploring Homeopathy: Shenel Engel on Self Care with Herbs 50:08

8d ago50:08

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During this episode, I chat with Shenel Engel, a dedicated homoeopathic practitioner specialising in women's health, with a profound personal journey through Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome and Endometriosis. Diagnosed at 21 with these conditions and told she might never conceive, Shenel embarked on a transformative journey of healing through diet, li…

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103: Healing Inner Wounds & Calendula: Heidi Wedd on Sacred Herbalism 40:04

15d ago40:04

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Could Calendula really help us heal the inner wounded masculine? What does that even mean? What if the medicine of the plants was slowly evolving and changing alongside us? Perhaps not only with human needs, but also with the changes in the ecosystems plants live in. How could they not? Plants are so chemically responsive, they change their makeup …

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102. Tropical Superfoods & Food Forestry: Tonielle Christensen on Permaculture Herbalism 46:57

20d ago46:57

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In this episode, host Tonielle Christensen, aka Earth Mumma, dives into the rich world of tropical superfoods. She highlights the crucial role that perennial plants play in sustainable gardening and food production. The discussion zeroes in on three nutrient-packed plants—Ceylon Spinach (Basella Alba/Rubra), Leaf Ginseng (Talinum Triangular), and M…

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101. Tradition and Science United: Dawn Whitten on Herbal Education 1:08:31

28d ago1:08:31

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In todays episode, Tatiana interiews Dawn Whitten who is a naturopath, herbalist, researcher, teacher and mentor on Bundjalung country in Northern NSW. She is one of the co-owners of Gould's pharmacy for the past 18 years and has a well grounded approach to blending the academic realms with the traditional practices. In this episode, Dawn shares so…

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100. Health is Built Collectively: Cat Green on Self Care with Herbs 1:02:42

1M ago1:02:42

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In this episode I’m lucky enough to chat again with the ever enthusiastic and entertaining Cat Green. We have lots of laughs as always! Cat’s a folk herbalist and grassroots community herbal organiser and educator. She's passionate about making it easy -and normal - for people to make simple, effective herbal remedies at home. Through Everyday Empo…

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99: Tree Whispering & Lady's Mantle: Marjanne Huising on Sacred Herbalism 51:35

1M ago51:35

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What would it be like to talk to the trees around us, and hear their whisperings in our hearts? What if we could discover their medicinal properties and their soul properties just by speaking with them? Marjanne Huising urges us to just sit down with trees, and trust what we receive. She reminds us that listening to the plants and trees is somethin…

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98. Death Douling, Dying Well & Plant Perfumes with Melinda Norris on Permaculture Herbalism 1:14:30

2M ago1:14:30

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Melinda Norris, born and raised in the 70's in Melbourne (Narrn) suburbia, had a far from a typical suburban upbringing. Both her parents, who were immigrants to Australia, kept their family traditions, such as homesteading and growing their food; we now know these practices as permaculture. One very important tradition that held strong to in the f…

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97. Caring for the Inner Ecology with Herbs: Dr. Jason Hawrelak on Herbal Education 1:12:54

2M ago1:12:54

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In today's episode, I interview Dr. Jason Hawrelak who is a naturopath, herbalist, and nutritionist on Bundjalung country, and is one of the leading experts in the treatment of gastrointestinal conditions with natural medicines. He has nearly 20 years of clinical experience and a deep passion for gastrointestinal health and the gastrointestinal mic…

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96. Medicinal Mushrooms and Self Compassion: Cath Lilburn on Self Care with Herbs 1:15:19

2M ago1:15:19

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This episode, I chat with Cath Lilburn, a Herbalist with over 25 years of experience supporting her client’s physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Her work is grounded in a best of both worlds approach, combining traditional methods of healing with evidence-based medicine (EBM). During our chat we learn about Cath’s journey from studying an …

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93. The Gaps in Herbal Education: Jessyca Bosscha on Herbal Education 1:05:16

2M ago1:05:16

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In this interview, I have a wonderful chat with Jessyca Bosscha, a naturopath, herbalist and herbal educator on Bunjalung country. Jess has almost a decade of clinical experience and a deep lived experience of recovery from intense trauma and stress, and is passionate about helping others. As you would likely know, Jess runs the 'Self-Care with Her…

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95. Shamanic Herbalism: Matthew Wood on Sacred Herbalism 1:54:24

2M ago1:54:24

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Matthew Wood, who by his own admission is a ‘herbalist who did homeopathy because he couldn’t understand herbalism’ is one of the most influential herbalists in the English speaking world. He has brought vitalism and herbal specificity to a whole generation of herbalists, perhaps because of his unique experience of learning herbalism from Native Am…

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94. Grief & Grace: Special Mini Episode 17:08

3M ago17:08

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How do we show up for ourselves when the river of grief threatens to sweep us away? Do you allow space in your life to touch the tender places that pain us? To truly grief for those we have lost? To make peace with death? This is a mini episode on Grief and Grace, as Stephanie Hazel steps in to support Tonielle Christensen, our regular Permaculture…

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92. Finding Balance Through Feminine Softness: Cassie Hower on Self Care with Herbs 54:37

3M ago54:37

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Cassie Hower is a Clinical Herbalist, Flower Essence Practitioner and Plant Medicine Maker with a deep passion for the natural world. She is an Earth Medicine Practitioner and is passionate about keeping the earth and plant world at the forefront of her mind when working with clients. Cassie believes we were born to live in alignment with nature an…

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91. Chamomile, Thyme & Simplicity: Sally Kingsford-Smith on Sacred Herbalism 55:15

3M ago55:15

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What is more sacred than simple moments in the garden? Than walking with the wild thyme in the Pyrenees? Join Stephanie Hazel and Sally Kingsford-Smith as they dive into stories and specific indications for some of our most taken-for-granted herbs. Sally shares stories from her clinic, her own life and her journeys to paint the sweetest picture of …

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90. Lemon Balm, Boomerang Alliance & Plastic-free Living with Diana Condylas on Permaculture Herbalism 57:01

4M ago57:01

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Diana Condylas is a community connector, food lover, plant lover and plastic activist. Growing up in a multicultural family, she was used to herbs being used medicinally and in cooking. She practiced as a naturopath, herbalist, nutritionist and massage therapist for 12 years until having babies. Permaculture came into her life in Sydney in 2007 and…

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89. Herbal History Written in the Landscape: Sue Evans on Herbal Education 1:25:06

4M ago1:25:06

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In today's episode Tatiana Dawn interviews Sue Evans: a respected herbalist, teacher and herbal historian on Wurrundjeri country in Melbourne. Sue has an incredible birds eye view on Australian herbalism over the past almost 50 years of her education and career, and when she did her PHD, she really dived into the herbal history of Australia since E…

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88. Plant Connection Through Observation: Cheryl Smith on Self Care with Herbs 54:24

4M ago54:24

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During this episode I chat and laugh with Cheryl Smith, a medicinal herb farmer and artisan distiller who balances a busy corporate role with a passion for regenerative agriculture and soil health. With a dedication to leaning into nature and country, Cheryl brings a unique perspective to the intersection of business and environmental holding. Grow…

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87. Belonging ourselves to the earth: Taj Scicluna on Sacred Herbalism 49:17

4M ago49:17

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Join Taj Scicluna (Botanical Education) and Stephanie Hazel as they discuss bioregional herbalism and the way that working with plants through attention, ritual and gardening support us to belong ourselves back to the earth. Taj shares touching personal stories of plant connection, family, life and death and you can find out all about her recent cr…

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86. Green Warriors, Permaculture Aid and Guava: Steve Cran on Permaculture Herbalism 1:09:12

5M ago1:09:12

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Steve Cran is a Permaculture Aid veteran, teacher, social activist, climate change resilience specialist and a very handy guy to have around after a natural disaster. With a 30-year career in Permaculture, Steve has developed effective, sustainable, recovery solutions for communities affected by natural disasters, war, or long-term poverty. Steve t…

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85. Herbal Medicine in the Birth Realm: Sarah Smits on Herbal Education 1:00:07

5M ago1:00:07

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What if reconnecting with traditional knowledge could revolutionize prenatal, birth and postpartum care? Join us as we sit down with Sarah from Bridging Worlds Midwifery, a dedicated holistic home birth midwife from Far North Queensland, Australia, who has built a career around blending traditional midwifery practices with modern healthcare. From s…

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84. The Value of Letting Ourselves Surrender: Deanne Apostolou on Self Care with Herbs 55:28

5M ago55:28

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Deanne Apostolou is a Medical Herbalist, Iridologist, educator and speaker, with over 28 years clinical experience. She’s a founding member of Estuary Learning, a collaboration of practitioners and mentors dedicated to enriching and supporting the art of natural earth medicine. Dee's also a mum of 3 adult children who have grown up with herbs and g…

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83. Herbs in Spellcraft: Nila Chandra on Sacred Herbalism 1:05:43

5M ago1:05:43

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This month, we do a special double episode with Nila Chandra, getting in to the specifics of how Nila uses herbs in ritual, magic and spell craft. She shares with Stephanie Hazel how to think of a spell as a sentence, using each herb you include in a ritual incense, tea, or potion as a different word of the sentence you are calling into being. They…

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82. Ceremonial Plants, Comfrey & Tea Gardens: Annaliese Hordern on Permaculture Herbalism 51:37

6M ago51:37

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Annaliese is here to be part of the Regeneration - People and Planet and is the creative director of the Change Makers Permaculture Design Course (an empowering two-week immersion connecting people back into the living systems of life). She draws upon two decades of local-to-global exploration of our world, learning from plant people, eco-communiti…

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81. Subtropical Herbalism and Herbfest: Cat Green on Herbal Education 1:05:00

6M ago1:05:00

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Today's interview is a great discussion with Cat Green from Everyday Empowered. Cat is a home herbalist and grassroots community herbal organiser and educator. She's passionate about making it easy -and normal - for people to make simple, effective herbal remedies at home. She believes home herbalism is all about reclaiming our capacity to care for…

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80. Rhythm and Time- A Sustainable Approach to Self Care: Genna Pyewacket on Self Care with Herbs 1:18:44

6M ago1:18:44

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Genna Pyewacket is a naturopath and herbalist with a special interest in functional medicine. Training in Canada as a teen under the guidance of a traditional herbalist, she continued her studies formally in Australia studying at Nature Care College in Sydney, where she graduated in 2004 with an Advance Diploma of Naturopathy and a Bachelor of Heal…

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79: The Witches' Way: Nila Chandra on Sacred Herbalism 1:03:26

6M ago1:03:26

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What does it mean to be witch? Why is this word so terrifying? And does being a herbalist automatically make you a witch? Join Stephanie Hazel and Nila Chandra as they discuss all things witchy. If witchcraft calls you, you should definitely work 1:1 with Nila, who can provide private teaching, tarot readings and also consult with you to co-create …

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78. Sustainable Table and Soil Health: Sally Fields on Permaculture Herbalism 39:31

7M ago39:31

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Sally Fields is a fifth-generation farmer from a long line of farmers, gardeners, and animal keepers. She cut her teeth in the Brigalow Belah scrub of Southwest Queensland on the family property “Mirri Mirri” in Barunggam country. On her pony Dolly and a big red quad, Sally learnt to hunt, muster sheep and cattle, and roam the land. It was here, in…

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77. Majik, Maidens and Wise Women: Hollie Wildethorn on Herbal Education 1:00:25

7M ago1:00:25

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In today's episode I interview Hollie Wildethorn, a Psychotherapist, Clinical Counsellor, Coach and womens mysteries facilitator, who resides on Walbunja Yuin land in Braidwood, NSW. Hollie provides many inspirational offerings through her business, the Institute for Self Crafting, and her mission is to support people who know life can be so much m…

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76. Knowing our Self Worth: Emma Caller on Self Care with Herbs 55:15

7M ago55:15

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Today I chat with Emma Caller, a naturopath and nutritionist who can thank her Italian heritage for teaching her how food can nourish us. She loves treating itchy babies and nervous kids as well as any skin condition. Emma has a clinic near Coffs Harbour NSW, where she is never not accompanied by her black and white cat Cookie Custard Some of Emma’…

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75. Ritual Herbalism: Stephanie Hazel on Sacred Herbalism 54:00

7M ago54:00

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This is a special edition episode - a deep exploration of all things ritual and herbal by Stephanie Hazel.In this episode, Stephanie delves into what ritual is, why it's important for us as healers and herbalists, and how to start creating and practicing rituals that make sense for your ancestry, life and culture. She discusses the myth of the worl…

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74. Growing More Medicine and Alchemilla: Tatiana Dawn on Permaculture Herbalism 52:58

8M ago52:58

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Tatiana Lustre Dawn, also known as Twiggy, the multifaceted force behind Alchemilla Herbals and founder of The Elder Tree and this podcast. As a Mother, Herbalist, Teacher, Journalist, and Permaculturalist, she wears many hats with passion and purpose. Driven by a deep connection to plant medicine, Twiggy is dedicated to growing, harvesting, and cr…

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73. Flower Codes, Spagyrics and Ancestral Herbalism: Heidi Wedd on Herbal Education 1:08:50

8M ago1:08:50

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Heidi Wedd is a herbal educator and the author of "Wild Flower Walker: A Pilgrimage to Nature on the Bibbulmun Track." She is passionate about reawakening and deepening our innate connection with Nature, and facilitates circles in nature connection, herbal alchemy & plant spirit communication. Her history is deeply embedded with plants, herbalism, …

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72. A Food as Medicine Approach to Herbalism: Nena Aleschewski on Self Care with Herbs 51:39

8M ago51:39

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Nena Aleschewski BNat IBCLC is a naturopath, nutritionist, herbalist and International Board Certified Lactation consultant. She has been in clinical practice at Goulds Natural Medicine in nipaluna, Hobart, Tasmania for over 14 years and has a passion for optimising the health and wellbeing of women, babies and children. She particularly loves to w…

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71. Daoism and Ageing with Soul: Mason Taylor on Sacred Herbalism 1:01:04

8M ago1:01:04

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Daoist Tonic Herbalism is an ancient tradition from China that works with adaptogenic and tonic herbs to extend life, and support soulful ageing. In this episode, Stephanie Hazel interviews Mason Taylor, one of Australia's major proponents of this tradition through his business Superfeast. They ponder the often ignored question: What does it take t…

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70. Five Elements Theory, Urban Gardening and Body Relating: Dan Winter on Permaculture Herbalism 43:54

9M ago43:54

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Dan Winter is a multi-disciplinary bodyworker and Epigenetic Health Coach who supports his community to understand their body better so they can live empowered and meaningful lives. Dan believes that when we understand the fundamental laws of nature and apply them in our lives, we unlock our capacity to heal. Ever since he can remember, he has been…

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69. Healing and Education Combined: Pat Collins on Herbal Education 56:29

9M ago56:29

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In this episode of the Elder Tree Podcast, Twiggy Dawn interviews herbal elder Pat Collins who resides on Wanaruah land down in Musswellbrook. Pat has been a herbal teacher and herbal clinician for 32 years and opened the Total Health and Education Centre down in 1997 which is an inspirational place incorporating learning and healing for her commun…

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68. A Vision for Plant Connection, Healing and Learning: Elder Tree founder Twiggy Dawn on Self Care with Herbs 39:10

9M ago39:10

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Twiggy Dawn is a Mother, Herbalist, Permaculturalist, Educator and founder of the Elder Tree. Folks if you want to hear all about the vision for the Elder Tree from our founder, this episode is for you!Twiggy is passionate about growing, harvesting and making medicines and also has a keen interest in wil & naturalised medicines. She loves connectin…

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67: The Body Cries the Tears: Sacred Work in Clinic with Jimi Wollumbin on Sacred Herbalism 1:00:41

9M ago1:00:41

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"The body cries the tears the soul cannot shed." What is healing? How do we bring ‘the Sacred’ into a natural medicine clinic? Is this necessary for true healing to happen? These are the tricky questions untangled by Jimi Wollumbin and Stephanie Hazel in this episode of Sacred Herbalism. (TLDR: Jimi’s take is that Healing is not the absence of dise…

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66. Sociocracy Basics Explained and Dynamic Decision-making Tools: Tonielle Christensen on Permaculture Herbalism 1:41:46

9M ago1:41:46

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In this illuminating episode, join Tonielle as she unveils the transformative world of Sociocracy as a way to collaborate within groups and how dynamic decision-making tools can ensure facilitation can be fun and effective. She explains Sociocracy as a governance and meeting process and who it's most useful for. Drawing from her experience and trai…

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65. The Goulds Paradigm: Greg Whitten on Herbal Education 52:51

10M ago52:51

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Greetings everyone from Lutriwita AKA Tasmania. I am down here on an incredible herbal adventure- of which one of the main goals and pivitol points of the trip was to go to Goulds farm and meet Greg Whitten. I have wanted to meet Greg ever since I purchased his massive book "Herbal Harvest" 13 years ago (it was released 25 years ago). I have never …

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64. Sustainable skin care, the benefits of tree hugging and living in harmony with nature: Kaja Skraskova on Self Care with Herbs 1:04:56

10M ago1:04:56

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Kaja Skraskova is a scientist and plant lover. When she was 11 years old, Kaja dreamt of opening an old style apothecary- a place sought after by people who needed to reconnect with herbs to heal. Kaja’s roots are in the Czech Republic and after embarking on a pharmacy degree in Prague and being lured down the research path, it was a research trip …

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63. The Complexity of Knowledge: Prof. John Bradley on Sacred Herbalism 58:19

10M ago58:19

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Can knowledge belong to a place? Can knowledge belong to a people? And what happens when we force other cultures to prove that their ways of knowledge also have a place at the table? What is lost when we lose the ability to hold many perspectives at once, and what happens when languages that knowledge emerges from disappears? In this more-academic-…

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62. Gardening Resources, Pip Mag and Balance: Robyn Rosenfeldt on Permaculture Herbalism 44:42

11M ago44:42

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Join us on this episode as we delve into the world of permaculture with Robyn Rosenfeldt, the visionary behind Permaculture Pip magazine. Robyn wears many hats – from being the founding publisher and editor to an art director, photographer, writer, bookkeeper, and the tea lady. Amidst the hustle, she finds solace in surfing, balancing a life that r…

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61. Following the Mystery of Medicine: Lily Aagren on Herbal Education 58:53

11M ago58:53

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This episode is a thought provoking discussion with Lily Aagren aka Lily of the Herbs, who is a herbalist, permaculturalist and ZenThai Shiatsu practitioner on Warrandjuri country in Warrandite, Victoria. In this conversation, Twiggy and Lily discuss their journeys in herbal medicine and the need for a more nuanced approach to herbalism education i…

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60. Finding the Sacred in our Everyday: Brenda Rogers on Self Care with Herbs 59:26

11M ago59:26

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During this episode, I chat with Brenda Rogers a clinical naturopath and life coach specialising in hormonal transitions, particularly menopause. She’s passionate about working with a new generation of strong and empowered women who have something wonderful to offer the world and who know that age does not matter. Brenda gently guides women to recl…

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55. Indigenous Plant Wisdom of Time and Place: Tyson Yunkaporta on Sacred Herbalism 1:20:52

11M ago1:20:52

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Tyson Yungaporta is a professor of Indigenous Wisdom at Deakin University and in my opinion one of the most exciting minds in Australia today. He blends ecological systems thinking, global indigenous mythological framing and Indigenous Australian wisdom into a compelling and rich reframe for human consciousness. In this interview, Stephanie and Tys…

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59. The Stories Underneath our Systems: Miriam Latif on Sacred Herbalism 56:37

11M ago56:37

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Miriam Latif - a curious and cunning herbalist from a medical family - is also a storyteller, cultural explorer and systems thinker. She is interviewed here by Stephanie Hazel, and together they chart the important but often-ignored terrain of invisible narratives that shape the way we think about health and healing. How often do you think about th…

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58. Seed Saving, Food as Medicine & Nature Healing with Maria Gilles on Permaculture Herbalism 59:46

12M ago59:46

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Embark on a journey into the verdant world of Seed Saving with Maria Gillies. Living a simple yet profoundly enriching life, she is a devoted member of the Mareeba Seed Savers coordinator's team in Far North Queensland and volunteers with the National Seed Savers Organisation to connect all Australian groups and provide seed-saving knowledge and sk…

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57. Herbal Shamanism and Kisses from Mel Gibson: Linda Bates on Herbal Education 1:43:27

12M ago1:43:27

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Linda Bates is a fourth generation herbalist who trained in 19 schools around England and the Mediterranean. She has been in clinical practice for 4 decades and is a truly inspirational herbal elder in Australia. I met Linda about a decade ago, at Pindari farm in Tasmania at a week-long medicine making intensive which was taught by her and Sandra P…

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56. The Alchemy of People and Plants: Jess Allan on Self Care with Herbs 1:05:53

12M ago1:05:53

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During this episode I have a deeply nourishing chat with Jess Allan- a conversation filled with imagery and story telling. Jess is a herbalist, Bowen therapist and the owner of Skindoona Apothecary in Newcastle NSW, where she manufactures a range of herbal and vibrational skin care. Having a deep love and connection to the natural world and an affi…

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