The Sage’s Cabin - A herbal podcast

In this episode I am speaking with Medical Herbalist Christina Stapley about her new book A history of plant medicine. We speak about some old recipes, climate change and the history of herbalism in the UK. You can connect with Christina HERE She runs various workshops and has lots of great books to add to your herbal library. If you enjoy the podcast please like, share, subscribe and rate it. You can support the podcast HERE

In this episode I'm speaking with MEGHAN RHODES about TASTING HERBALISM. Meghan Rhodes is a qualified herbalist who has helped over 90 people start living herbalism, making healthier, safer solutions for themselves and their families a reality. As the founder of Rhodes Roots & Remedies, she has written 10 course books, authored the books Easy Herbal Remedies for Infants and Slow-Infused Self-Care, as well as developed a unique four season sense-based herbalism course and journey, Awaken Herbal Wisdom. Meghan’s practice of herbalism is rooted in the belief that we must remember, reclaim and relearn our knowledge of our bodies, our autonomy and how to work with plant medicine in order to bring control of our own health back into our families and homes for a sustainable future for ourselves and the planet. Meghan is a member of both the College of Practitioners of Phytotherapy and the Ayurvedic Professionals Association. We talk about: How tastes trigger our biology to respond to the medicine in plants How to recalibrate your palette to be able to detect the 7 key tastes of herbs How understanding tastes helps you make more effective herbal remedies at home What are the main messages the 7 key tastes of herbs tell our bodies How I formulate herbal remedies primarily by taste You can connect with Meghan at https://www.rhodesrootsandremedies.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/rhodesrootsandremedies/ Awaken Herbal Wisdomseven tastes Patreon - Wise Herbal Ways BONUS! 10% off Meghan's seasonal workshops.

In todays podcast I'm talking with Victoria Bennett about her book All My Wild Mothers - a weaving of memoir and herbal folklore, All My Wild Mothers is a story of re-wilding our wastelands, and the transformation that can happen when we do. In a time of uncertainty, it has something to teach us about resilience, and the power of joyful resistance. Connect with Victoria HERE Support the podcast once or monthly or sign up for more herbal explorations HERE

Today I am talking with Green Witch Herbalist Robin Rose Bennett all about plants, synchronicity, plant communication, herbalism, her books and bibliomancy from her new book A Green Witch's Pocket Book of Wisdom. Robin's new book is out now and available from all bookstores, you can see all her books on her book website. You can sign up to her newsletter, find out about courses and connect with her on her website. You can follow her plant journeys on instagram. If you are interested in connecting with plants you can sign up to my Patreon Wise Herbal Ways, this month we will be journeying and dreaming with Mugwort. Please support the podcast for the price of a cup of coffee, like, subscribe and share!

Chat with wisdom keeper Amantha Murphy. Amantha Murphy is a shamanic healer and teacher working with groups and individuals in her homeland of Ireland, as well as UK, Canada and the USA. Since 1995 Amantha has been organising sacred pilgrimages across Ireland consisting of ceremonies and visits to sacred sites. Also popular are Amantha’s workshops on Pre-Celtic Shamanism, levels 1, 2 & 3; Walking the Spiral; Deities upon the Celtic Wheel; Rites of Passage; and a Three-Year Apprentice Program. Amantha began her spiritual work in 1970, with her teachings, which come from her Spirit and ancestral teachers. Connect with Amantha: https://www.patreon.com/wiseherbalways Earth Dreams Meditation Support the podcast and Plant Spirit Journeys: https://www.patreon.com/wiseherbalways

In todays podcast I am talking with Liz Childs Kelly about how she found the sacred feminine, what it is and how you can find her too. You get buy her book from: https://womancraftpublishing.com/product/home-to-her/ Get her courses at: https://www.hometoheracademy.com/ Connect with Liz here: https://www.hometoher.com/ Get the podcast BONUS'S here: www.patreon.com/wiseherbalways If you enjoy the podcast please like, share and subscribe and consider supporting the podcast on Patreon - Wise Herbal Ways

Amy is a certified clinical aromatherapist and aromatic gardener, she is the host of Essential Aromatica podcast and lives in New York City. In this episode we chat about aromatic and herbal gardening. You can learn more about and connect with Amy HERE If you enjoy the episode please Like, subscribe and share. If you want to learn more about herbalism head over to my patreon or the Herb Society UK

In this episode you I am chatting with Women Craft author Sarah Robinson about witchcraft - history, folklore and about her lovely books.

Welcome to episode 37, today we are talking with Chizuko Endo who is a Japanese Taiko player in Hawaii. We talk about the history of Taiko drumming, the health benefits and the spiritual aspects of this art. If you want to try out Taiko for yourself or listen to a concert look out for the Scottish Taiko Festival at www.scottishtaikofestival.com 28th-30th April 2023. You can connect with Chizuko here Chizuko kindly donated some bonus material for the patreon...check it out! HERE You can support the podcast and get bonus materials from these wisdom keepers at Patreon: Wise Herbal Ways

Saffron has enticed us for many years with its beautiful golden colour and its myriad of apothecary uses. We always think of it coming from Persia or Spain but did you know that Saffron was once grown in the UK as it was such a highly prized spice? Join me for this interesting delve into the history of British Saffron with food historian Sam Bilton. Buy the book Connect with Sam HERE Please like, share, and subscribe to the podcast.

In today's podcast I am speaking with India Elyn about her beautiful new book 'Honouring the Loss' published by Aeon books, Her books talks about working with herbs and ritual to support abortion, and India will be offering workshops around this shortly. If you would like to support the podcast and receive exclusive bonus content or behind the scenes extra footage please subscribe to my patreon page: wise women ways You can buy the book here.

In this episode we are talking all about vaginal health with herbalist Kathie Bishop. We discuss vaginal health in babies, pregnancy, postnatal, trauma, we talk about Kathie's lube, the microbiome and her new book. You can contact with Kathie at Into The Wylde Or on Instagram at The Wylde Herbalist You can buy Kathie's book at Aeon books on: It's Your Power Portal Use the code: VC20 for 20% off. You will find out more about me on my website, I am an ambassador for The Herb Society UK, where you will see the book reviewed and might find article or two shortly. If you enjoy the podcast please support me to continue brining you these voices by buying me a Ko-fi If you would like to support with a regular donation and watch the video of this podcast alongside previous videos and herbal material you can become my patreon If you enjoy the podcast like, share and subscribe and leave a review.

In todays episode I am talking with Marie Reilly about her book on Reproductive Health. If you would like to buy the book you can do so here Using the code RH20 (valid until 7th January 2023) If you would like to check out the Herb Society you can do so here

Chat with Amaia from The Wild Apothecary about her book Wild Apothecary - Reclaiming Plant Medicine for All. Amongst other things we talk about: Radical herbalism Herbs for children Herbs for teenagers Herbs for elderly Herbs for men Herbs for grief Sustainable Herbalism You buy Amaia's book here: https://www.aeonbooks.co.uk/product/wild-apothecary-reclaiming-plant-medicine-for-all/94092/ You connect with Amaia here: http://wildapothecary.com/ or https://landisshe.earth/ You can learn more about herbs at The Herb Society here: https://herbsociety.org.uk/ If you enjoy the podcast please support it by liking, sharing and consider buying me a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/thesagescabin

Danny and Hailey from the Van Life cookbook joined me to talk about their van life, how to kit out a van, shopping on the road and foraging. They will be at the Scottish Wild Food Festival in Sept 17th & 18th 2022 cooking up lunch and demos.

This episode is all about the amazing world of Koji. Koji is a wild and now cultivated ferment, which makes many of our well known Japanese condiments from tamari to miso. Listen to Robin from The Koji Kitchen telling all about the benefits of Koji. If you are feeling inspired to buy or make your own you can head to his website at: https://www.thekojikitchen.com/ and you can connect with him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekojikitchen/ Robin will be at the Scottish Wild Food Festival in September 2022 where you can book onto the workshop he mentions in the podcast. Enjoy! As always please like and share.

In todays episode I am talking to American Herbalist Kami McBride. We talk about The Herbal Kitchen - Kami's favourite herbs and spices, kitchen medicines for first aid, and how to bring herbs into daily family life. You can support the podcast by going to: Patreon Coneect with Kami: Find The Herbal Kitchen: Bring lasting health to you and your family with 50 easy to find common herbs and over 250 recipes Kitchen Remedy Solutions Course Connect with Kami on instagram

In today's episode I am talking with Amanda Edminson from Botanica Fabula all about her Herbal Storytelling. If you would like to connect with Amanda you can contact her on: https://botanicafabula.co.uk/ Amanda is doing storytelling workshops at the Scottish Wild Food Festival in September 18th & 19th 2021: www.scottishwildfoodfestival.co.uk If you enjoyed the podcast please like, subscribe and share. www.roxmadeira.com

In todays podcast I am talking with Chris from Transition Stirling about how their charity is tackling climate change, waste and sustainability. You can connect with them here: https://www.transitionstirling.org.uk/ They will also be doing a workshop at the Scottish Wild Food Festival in September 18th & 19th. You can buy tickets for that here: www.scottishwildfoodfestival.co.uk. If you enjoyed the podcast please like, share and subscribe. www.patreon.com/trossachswildapothecary

In today's podcast I'm talking to Janice from Be Nourished by Nature and Vicky from The Little Foragers Kitchen. We chat about the benefits of fermented and wild foods and why you should be incorporating them into your diet. You can connect with Janice at: https://www.blognourishedbynature.com/ You can connect with Vicky at: https://www.facebook.com/littleforagerskitchen/ You can buy tickets for The Scottish Wild Food Festival and book the workshop at www.scottishwildfoodfestival.co.uk If you enjoyed the podcast please like, share and subscribe. www.patreon.com/trossachswildapothecary