18.2K
Downloads
66
Episodes
Through conversations with herbalists, historians, and voices within social justice movements, each episode weaves together stories of healing, resistance, and reconnection —exploring plant wisdom, ancestral knowledge, and our relationship with the land.
Created to educate and empower, it invites you to reconnect, think deeper, and be part of a more caring, connected world.
Grab a cup of tea and come and join me in the Sage’s Cabin.
Episodes
Mar 4, 2021
Mar 4, 2021
53 min
Part 1 of the series - Growing and Harvesting Herbs - recorded with The Herb Society UK
In this podcast I am talking to Barbara Wilkinson, Medical Herbalists, herb grower, medicine maker and trustee of The Herb Society
We talk about:
The Herb Society - how it started,
what it does,
getting involved
The pandemic
Leaving the villages - city living -
blinkered society
Relationships with nature
Disconnection
The need to connect to nature
Allotments
Observation and the enquiring mind
How to start your new garden
Compost
Compost teas and fluid extracts
The tradition of using blood and bones
Seeds
Nettles
Visit The Herb Society website: www.herbsociety.org.uk
Please support the podcast for a price of a coffee on: www.patreon.com/trossachswildapothecary
www.trossachswildapothecary.com Like, share and subscribe!
Feb 15, 2021
Feb 15, 2021
54 min
In this episode I am talking to Sarah Wheatley of Birth and Beyond about parenting in the pandemic.
Sarah is a psychotherapeutic counsellor, parent-infant therapist and parent kind developer.
We talk about:
How we are finite beings the importance of building relationships, especially at this time
Infant development parental wellbeing - some ideas
children's resilience
the good enough mother
The paradox of parenthood
Being compassionate to yourself
Finding resources to develop your resilience
To find out more about or get in contact with Sarah go to:
Yoga classes for resilience and core development: www.trossachswildapothecary.com
Jan 21, 2021
Jan 21, 2021
57 min
In this episode I am speaking with Stefan from Nature and Therapy UK. We talk about forest bathing, ecotherapy and their benefits and about getting children outside in nature.
Hope you enjoy the podcast.
Please like, rate subscribe and share.
www.trossachswildapothecary.com
Nov 19, 2020
Nov 19, 2020
43 min
In todays podcast I am talking with Vicky Manning of The Little Foragers Kitchen about food and wild food that might help with menopausal symptoms.
You can connect with Vicky on her facebook or Instagram pages @the little foragers kitchen.
As always if you enjoyed today episode please like, share and subscribe.
You can support the podcast and learn about herbs and wellbeing at www.paetron.com/trossachswildapothecary
Oct 21, 2020
Oct 21, 2020
1hr 5 min
In todays podcast I am talking with Marcos Patchett about his new book published by Aeon books "The secret life of chocolate."
About:
Marcos Patchett
BSc (Hons.) Herbal Medicine, MAMH MNIMH http://nocturnalherbalist.com/
author of The Secret Life of Chocolate:
For those in the US: https://bit.ly/3dVRX1d
For rest of world: https://www.aeonbooks.co.uk
Hardback RRP £75 (708 pages)
Discount code CHOC20 gives 20% off when applied at checkout
Valid until 31.10.20
www.trossachswildapothecary.com
Please Like, subscribe and share the podcast. Thank you!
Oct 1, 2020
Oct 1, 2020
37 min
Today I am talking with Irish herbalist Nikki Darrell about her new book Conversations with Plants, her herbal course and traditional herbal medicine.#
You can find out more about Nikki's herb school at: https://theplantmedicineschool.com/
There are great online and in person courses and a fabulous membership site to learn more about herbs.
I really support of the podcast and development of the medicinal garden is very much appreciated. You can find out more @ Trossachs Wild Apothecary on Patreon, facebook, instagram and the website.
Thank you. Please like, share and subscribe to the podcasts.
Oct 1, 2020
Oct 1, 2020
1hr 8 min
Interview with herbalists Anita Ralph and Mary Tassell about their new book 'Native Healers', herbalism, and herbs that are good for children.
Please like, subscribe and share!
You can find out more about Anita: http://medicinetreeherbs.co.uk/
You can find out more about Mary: http://www.tassell.net/
Your support for the podcast and medicinal garden is very much appreciated! Please visit me @ Patreon Trossach Wild Apothecary or Facebook/Instagram/Website.
Thanks!
Aug 25, 2020
Aug 25, 2020
39 min
In todays episode I am talking to UK practitioners of Plant Spirit Medicine Pip Waller and Lucy Wells about Plant Spirit Medicine, their new book 'Touched by Nature' and their online course.
You can find out more about them and their work at www.touchedbynaturepsm.uk
You can engage with me on my website, facebook, instagram or youtube @Trossachs Wild Apothecary.
Please Like, share and subscribe to supporr the podcasts.
Jul 28, 2020
Jul 28, 2020
38 min
In this podcast I am talking to Bromley based herbalist Natasha Richardson who is a women health care specialist.
We talk about birth, stress, hormones, periods and herbal medicines.
Visit Natasha's website to find out more, buy her book and sign up to her course: www.foragebotanicals.co.uk
To find out more about my work and online course go to: www.trossachswildapothecary.com
Jul 17, 2020
Jul 17, 2020
1hr 15 min
In this podcast I am talking to Janice from Nourished by Nature about fermented foods - kombucha, kefir, sourdough, and fermented vegetables.
Among other things we are talking about:
- why include fermented foods in your diet
- how
- how to encourage your children to eat fermented foods
- recipes and pitfalls
- probiotic skin care and cleaning
Recipes, Learn, You Tube channel and workshop information www.blognourishedbynature.com/
Online foraging and herbal course, nutritional therapy, yoga, foraging: www.trossachswildapothecary.com/