Nikki Darrell is not only an experienced herbalist, she's also a passionate advocate for the deep relationship between plants and people, the author of the book "Conversations with Plants", and the founder of The Plant Medicine School, where she trains the next generation of herbalists.In this episode we dive into the landscape of herbalism in Ireland and explore the wisdom of plants and how we can reconnect with nature through herbal medicine. Join us in this inspiring conversation.About finding her own way from her grandmother's herb garden and her father's vegetable garden to studying horticultural science and herbal medicine.About plant intelligence, plant neurobiology, and plant consciousness. About the healing effects of building relationships with local plants.About how ordinary plants and herbs are not ordinary at all.About the value of information flowing between herbalists in Europe and between different generations. About how the respect for fairy trees and elder trees is deeply rooted in Irish culture.About the legal framework for herbalism in Ireland.About The Plant Medicine School and how it evolved.About the influence of climate change on the seasons and the plants.And lots more.You can find more information about Nikki and The Plant Medicine School here: https://theplantmedicineschool.squarespace.com/You can also follow her on Instagram: @plantmedicineschoolOr find her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePlantMedicineSchool 🌿 I'm looking for more interesting guests to talk about European herbalism and foraging in Europe. If you know anyone that would be perfect for this podcast, please let me know. If you want to reach out, you can find me on Instagram @wildplantforager, and on Facebook.You can also find more about me or contact me through my website www.wildplantforager.com But please don't hang around online for too long. Go outside, and follow your wild heart 💚🎼 music by Eva LaRuna Disclaimer:The information in the WYLDE podcast has been compiled with the utmost care. We try to keep it as current, complete and accurate as possible, yet no rights can be derived from this podcast episode.We accept no liability for: direct or indirect damages resulting from possible errors and omissions, the content of linked websites, or the opinions of interviewed guests.Please take into account that transcripts were automatically created by A.I. and may contain mistakes.The content of this podcast in no way replaces personal medical advice or treatment by doctors and other medical professionals.
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#11 Foraging, farming, and culinary creativity with Swiss chef Rebecca Clopath
Rebecca Clopath is an acclaimed chef from Switzerland, known for her innovative approach to sustainable gastronomy. She combines foraging, farming, and culinary creativity to create dishes that not only tell a story but also honour the land where they come from. Let us inspire you to rethink your relationship with food and nature with this delicious conversation. About her deep connection to local terroir and nature.About a mindful eating philosophy that goes far beyond the plate. About slow learning and getting to know all about 2 or 3 plants each year. About the catch 22 of nature preservation in Belgium. About discovering exotic flavours in local ingredients and the plants that have surprised Rebecca when creating dishes.About the challenges and advantages of foraging in the Swiss mountains.And lots more.You can find more information about Rebecca and her culinary adventures here: https://rebecca-clopath.ch/ You can also follow her on Instagram: @rebeccaclopath Or connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-clopath/ 📷 Photos of Rebecca by Claudia Link 🌿 I'm looking for more interesting guests to talk about European herbalism and foraging in Europe. If you know anyone that would be perfect for this podcast, please let me know. If you want to reach out, you can find me on Instagram @wildplantforager, and on Facebook.You can also find more about me or contact me through my website www.wildplantforager.com But please don't hang around online for too long. Go outside, and follow your wild heart 💚🎼 music by Eva LaRuna Disclaimer:The information in the WYLDE podcast has been compiled with the utmost care. We try to keep it as current, complete and accurate as possible, yet no rights can be derived from this podcast episode.We accept no liability for: direct or indirect damages resulting from possible errors and omissions, the content of linked websites, or the opinions of interviewed guests.Please take into account that transcripts were automatically created by A.I. and may contain mistakes.The content of this podcast in no way replaces personal medical advice or treatment by doctors and other medical professionals.
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#10 Herbs and chronic illness with Anita Wasik
Anita Wasik is a Polish medical herbalist and biomedical scientist, based in Finland.She specialises in chronic illness, with areas of focus including environmental illness, digestive problems, hormonal disbalance, pain and fatigue, and mental health problems such as anxiety and depression. Always with a personal and holistic approach. And it all started with being chronically ill herself, as she will tell you in this inspiring conversation.About how herbs were always a part of her life and childhood memories of her grandparents using them as first aid.About her career path from medical science to herbal medicine.About the traditional Polish herbal practices that influenced her and how Polish folk medicine blends herbalism and spirituality.About the need for more scientific research into herbs and plants.About the different political and legal approach to herbal medicine in Western and Eastern EU-countries, and more specifically the differences between Poland and Finland.About the importance of observing and listening to get to the root cause of chronic illness. About the process of healing and not providing quick fixes. And lots more.You can find more information about Anita and her work here: https://www.anitawasik.com/ Or you can follow her on Instagram: @dranitawasik 🌿 I'm looking for more interesting guests to talk about European herbalism and foraging in Europe. If you know anyone that would be perfect for this podcast, please let me know. If you want to reach out, you can find me on Instagram @wildplantforager, and on Facebook.You can also find more about me or contact me through my website www.wildplantforager.com But please don't hang around online for too long. Go outside, and follow your wild heart 💚🎼 music by Eva LaRuna Disclaimer:The information in the WYLDE podcast has been compiled with the utmost care. We try to keep it as current, complete and accurate as possible, yet no rights can be derived from this podcast episode.We accept no liability for: direct or indirect damages resulting from possible errors and omissions, the content of linked websites, or the opinions of interviewed guests.Please take into account that transcripts were automatically created by A.I. and may contain mistakes.The content of this podcast in no way replaces personal medical advice or treatment by doctors and other medical professionals.
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#9 Herbalism in France with Christophe Bernard
Christophe Bernard is a renowned French herbalist, the founder of Althea Provence online herborist school, and an advocate for the legalisation and recognition of herbalism in France. He has decades of experience in herbal medicine, and a deep passion for foraging and natural healing. Enjoy our very inspiring and a little bit rebellious conversation. About his move from computer programming to herbalism.About the historical role of the herbalist in French pharmacies and the war between pharmacists and herbalists. About naturopaths paving the way for medical herbalists. About the need to be a rebel as a herbalist in France and Belgium. About preserving the rich herbal traditions for future generations and Christophe's advice for young people starting out as a medical herbalist.About how we see the future or herbalism in Europe. And lots more.You can find more information about Christophe and Althea Provence here: https://www.altheaprovence.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ChristopheBERNARD-altheaprovence (both in French) 🌿 I'm looking for more interesting guests to talk about European herbalism and foraging in Europe. If you know anyone that would be perfect for this podcast, please let me know. If you want to reach out, you can find me on Instagram @wildplantforager, and on Facebook.You can also find more about me or contact me through my website www.wildplantforager.com But please don't hang around online for too long. Go outside, and follow your wild heart 💚🎼 music by Eva LaRuna Disclaimer:The information in the WYLDE podcast has been compiled with the utmost care. We try to keep it as current, complete and accurate as possible, yet no rights can be derived from this podcast episode.We accept no liability for: direct or indirect damages resulting from possible errors and omissions, the content of linked websites, or the opinions of interviewed guests.Please take into account that transcripts were automatically created by A.I. and may contain mistakes.The content of this podcast in no way replaces personal medical advice or treatment by doctors and other medical professionals.
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#8 Herb women in Bulgaria with Annelies Buggenhout & Lora Moiree
Lora Moiree is a practitioner of green magic and occult botany, she's Bulgarian and was always drawn to plants and felt guided by nature spirits all her life.Annelies Buggenhout is a permaculture teacher and a forager, she's Belgian and her history with plants and herbs is more recent, it all started when she moved to Bulgaria about 10 years ago. Two different stories, but what they have in common is they love nature, just like you and me. Enjoy our talk in this podcast episode! About how Annelies experienced an eco-awakening while living in the forest for the first few months after arriving in Bulgaria.About how Lora received all her knowledge of plants and herbs from nature spirits.About the different perceptions Lora and Annelies have, one being native Bulgarian and the other being a Belgian immigrant. About how civilisation has taken away the magic of nature.About typical Bulgarian herbal traditions and how their Pagan roots are strongly preserved.About the relationship between humans and nature spirits and how plants changed the relationship both women have with themselves.About the freedom to forage in Bulgaria without any legal framework.And lots more.You can find more information about Annelies here: https://www.monadmindfoundation.org/ Or follow her on Instagram @monad_mindLora can be found on Instagram @moiree.flower.magick and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Moiree.flower.magick 🌿 We mention the books of Stephen Harrod Buhner, they are a must read if you are a plant person. https://www.stephenharrodbuhner.com/books/ 🌿 I'm looking for more interesting guests to talk about European herbalism and foraging in Europe. If you know anyone that would be perfect for this podcast, please let me know. If you want to reach out, you can find me on Instagram @wildplantforager, and on Facebook.You can also find more about me or contact me through my website www.wildplantforager.com But please don't hang around online for too long. Go outside, and follow your wild heart 💚🎼 music by Eva LaRuna Disclaimer:The information in the WYLDE podcast has been compiled with the utmost care. We try to keep it as current, complete and accurate as possible, yet no rights can be derived from this podcast episode.We accept no liability for: direct or indirect damages resulting from possible errors and omissions, the content of linked websites, or the opinions of interviewed guests.Please take into account that transcripts were automatically created by A.I. and may contain mistakes.The content of this podcast in no way replaces personal medical advice or treatment by doctors and other medical professionals.
I'm Lieve Galle, a Belgian herbalist and wild plant forager since 2002 and host of the Wilde Wieven podcast (in Dutch).
In this WYLDE Podcast I talk to fellow herbalists and foragers in Europe.
We deal with different plant species and different cultural approaches towards plants, but what we have in common is that we all want to transform plant blindness into plant wisdom. Together we can have a greater impact on restoring the ancient link between people and plants.
If you're ready to find out what you've never been told, but what your soul already knows, then welcome to WYLDE.
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