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Today I interview the inspiring Val Iswaszko who set up the famous Mullum Herbals in 1996 with his wife Annette Morgan. Mullum Herbals has been incredibly influential in the herbal medicine community in Australia, and has been mentioned on many occasions in this podcast.
In this interview, Val gives insight into how Mullum Herbals was created and shares about the motivations behind this valuable business. He shares about the internship/clinic supervision opportunities that he generously offers to university students.
We discuss the power of Andrographis, patient compliance VS dealing with bitter/foul tasting brews, the downfall of the industry mindset VS the community mindset in information sharing in Australia.
Val shares about percolation tinctures and how naturopaths and herbalists can be running a more affordable dispensary by dispensing their own tinctures. We discuss the importance of sourcing local herbs and if importing herbs then ensuring they are high quality. Val reveals that is has been difficult to find local herbal medicine growers to supply his dispensary (get in touch if you are interested) although he would like to supply more local herbs than what he does currently.
Together we dream weave a future where plants are the people's medicine, and everyday people are educated and educate each other about the medicine growing all around them. We envision more grassroots herbal education spaces and Val shares his plans for creating a 'Mums and Bubs" group which meets regularly under the guidance of a naturopath and receives empowering information which creating a support network.
It was an honour to interview this herbal elder which I have heard affectionately referred to as the "grandfather of herbal medicine in Mullumbimby". He has created a wonderful legacy for future generations.
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**THE ELDER TREE TROVE PATREON COMMUNITY**
You can join our Patreon here and gain a deeper connection to our podcast. Pay only $2 per week to have access to bonus and often exclusive resources and opportunities- plus support the Elder tree at the same time!To find out more about The Elder Tree visit the website at www.theeldertree.org and donate to the crowdfunding campaign here.
You can also follow The Elder Tree on Facebook and Instagram and sign up to the newsletter.Find out more about this podcast and the presenters here. Get in touch with The Elder Tree at: [email protected] The intro and outro song is "Sing for the Earth" and was kindly donated by Chad Wilkins. You can find Chad's music here and here.
** TATIANA's PERSONAL OFFERINGS **
Aside from founding and managing The Elder Tree, Tatiana runs Alchemilla Herbals, and is a herbal educator and medicine maker. Find her here:
www.alchemillaherbals.com.au
www.facebook.com/alchemillaherbals
www.instagram.com/alchemillaherbals
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How can I create a life that puts my energy and my health at the forefront of every single question that I ask, every single decision that I make? How am I caring for myself in every single moment? These are some of the questions Claire Murray and I ponder during this wide ranging and thoughtful chat.
Claire knew from when she was 16 years old that she wanted to be a Naturopath.
After seeing a practitioner in her teens, she decided she wanted to be able to sit across from someone and know she could help them like she had been helped.
Claire is now a naturopath, herbalist and medicine maker based on Gubbi Gubbi country/ the Sunshine Coast with over 15 years experience within the natural medicine industry. Combining this with her own lived experience with chronic illness, Claire now creates herbal medicines and educational offerings, and works with her patients, from a place of deep empathy & listening, consideration for the plants & Earth, and reverence for each person's path and health. Claire endeavours to bring both intuition and science to all she offers, where she aims to support people in alchemising what is painful, into healing, new insights & a deeper connection to self & Earth.
Claire lives in a body that requires her to be very aware of the whispers that signal she needs to pay attention. She describes self care beautifully as a constant little tending. And has realised that caring for herself needs to be woven tightly into her everyday.
Claire’s deeply connected with the natural world and shares how she feels a pull to be around plants- to grow them, to hold them in her hand, to smell them, to taste them. She’s passionate about anchoring into her bio region and understanding more about the medicine that grows around her.
This deep connection prompts questions like- where do I end and where does nature begin? How can I consider the concept of individual health without thinking about the collective health of the community in which I live and the ecosystem and bio region in which I reside?
This is a thought provoking conversation, which I think you’ll really enjoy!
**SHOW NOTES**
Claire mentions Mathew Woods and his beautiful books- you can read more about Mathew’s work and purchase his books here
Claire shares her experience of working with Tulsi with Heidi Wedd, you can learn more about Heidi’s work and connect with her here
**CONNECT**
Connect with CLAIRE here:
https://www.naturopathclairemurray.com
https://www.instagram.com/theclairemurray
You can connect with JESS via instagram and facebook here and here, and join her newsletter community here.
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You can join our Patreon here and gain a deeper connection to our podcast. Pay only $2 per week to have access to bonus and often exclusive resources and opportunities- plus support the Elder tree at the same time!
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Find out more about this podcast and the presenters here. Get in touch with The Elder Tree at: [email protected]
The intro and outro song is "Sing for the Earth" and was kindly donated by Chad Wilkins. You can find Chad's music here and here.
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Is herbalism important postpartum? YES!
Is the postpartum period sacred? YES!!
Herbs have supported our grandmothers and our grandmothers' grandmothers throughout the ages during the tender and sacred time of the postpartum period.
Herbs help the milk come, help the womb return, help the mother's heart stay steady and help the restoration of life force, blood and nutrients that a mother needs after growing a person inside her.
This episode is very personal as I'm due to give birth on the day it's released. This photo is me with my daughter 3 years ago - the day after giving birth to her.
This time out of time is precious, as it marks the return to the world for the mother who had to travel so far to give birth, and also the arrival in the world of the baby. It is a time when the mother needs epic amounts of support and nourishment, and who better to offer this than the plants who have walked beside us for aeons?
This episode covers herbs and strategies to support the four pillars of postpartum thriving: rest, nourishment, soothing and healing.
In this episode I give special mentions to Nettle, Motherwort, Lemon Balm and Ladies Mantle.
Show Notes
Heng Ou - The First Forty Days
https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-first-forty-days-heng-ou/book/9781617691836.html?source=pla&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmt24BhDPARIsAJFYKk1eVOzDqBhz6RhJY-_5PXFVIccNMqyDmcusa6VUjipHssvhq0kqrs4aAlOfEALw_wcB
Dr Oscar Serrallach
https://www.droscarserrallach.com/book
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I could especially use it during maternity leave!
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The intro and outro song is "Sing for the Earth" and was kindly donated by Chad Wilkins. You can find Chad's music here and here.
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This special feature episode is about The Elder Tree plant, so tune in to explore this revered ally's medicinal, ecological and cultural wisdom with Tonielle Christensen, aka Earth Mumma.
Discover its role in permaculture, the differences between Sambucus nigra and Sambucus canadensis, and practical applications in herbalism. From growing elder trees to crafting immune-boosting elderberry syrup, soothing elderflower teas, and nutrient-packed jams, this episode shares recipes and tips for harnessing the full potential of this extraordinary plant.
We also delve into the cultural significance of the Elder Tree, sharing the timeless story of the Elder Mother—a spirit who reminds us of patience, reciprocity, and respect for nature.
Chapters:
00:00 | The Wisdom of the Elder Tree
08:24 | Exploring Elder Tree Varieties
16:33 | Growing Elder Trees in Permaculture
27:07 | Herbal Wisdom and Uses of Elder
29:57 | Harvesting and Freezing Elderberries
31:23 | Making Elderberry Syrup for Immunity
33:38 | Elderflower Tea and Its Benefits
35:25 | Refreshing Elderflower & Kaffir Lime Iced Tea
38:13 | Creating Elderflower Tincture
39:38 | Delicious Elderberry Jam Recipe
42:27 | Nutritional Benefits of Elderberries
46:00 | Cultural Significance of the Elder Tree
50:10 | The Story of the Elder MotherSHOW NOTES:
Incredible Edible Tropical Superfood Guide
Elderberry, The Medicine Plant Blog
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**THE ELDER TREE TROVE PATREON COMMUNITY**
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You can also follow The Elder Tree on Facebook and Instagram and sign up to the newsletter.
Find out more about this podcast and the presenters here. Get in touch with The Elder Tree at: [email protected]
The intro and outro song is "Sing for the Earth" and was kindly donated by Chad Wilkins. You can find Chad's music here and here.
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What happens when we nurture a connection with our inner child? When we treat the imagination as a source of inspiration and keep our eyes, ears and hearts open?
Alyson Maier has had a deep connection with the plant world since early childhood when she would wait expectantly for the May bush in her garden to flower each year and then gather blooms to create a circle for her daily meditation.
Like many of us, through childhood, Alyson was told “it’s just your imagination”- as if it was false or unimportant- but like she says- what if the Wright brothers never imagined flying a plane? Luckily, Alyson continued to treasure her imagination and today has a deep connection with the spirit world.
Alyson’s a Naturopathic Herbalist, children's author, Andean Medicine Carrier (Nusta Pampomasayoq Paqo), and award-winning herbal tea curator based on the Sunshine Coast of Australia. She’s passionate about helping people reconnect with their traditional origins to rediscover the medicine within.
During our chat, Aly shares her passion for the role of storytelling in preserving herbal knowledge and the transformative power of nature in our lives.
**CONNECT**
Connect with ALYSON and buy her beautiful books here:
https://www.greenheartherbals.com/about
https://www.instagram.com/alysonmaiernaturopath/
You can connect with JESS via instagram and facebook here and here, join her newsletter community here (where you’ll be the first to hear of our upcoming Christmas gift themed workshop with Jess’s 11 year old apprentice) and buy her handcrafted herbal products here.
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**THE ELDER TREE TROVE PATREON COMMUNITY**
You can join our Patreon here and gain a deeper connection to our podcast. Pay only $2 per week to have access to bonus and often exclusive resources and opportunities- plus support the Elder tree at the same time!
To find out more about The Elder Tree visit the website at www.theeldertree.org and donate to the crowdfunding campaign here.
You can also follow The Elder Tree on Facebook and Instagram and sign up to the newsletter.
Find out more about this podcast and the presenters here. Get in touch with The Elder Tree at: [email protected]
The intro and outro song is "Sing for the Earth" and was kindly donated by Chad Wilkins. You can find Chad's music here and here.
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What are the biggest challenges you face as a herbalist?
What are your favourite herbs for perimenopause? Birth? Depression?
Is it important to specialise in clinic?
What herb should everyone in the world take for 3 months for collective healing?
These are some of the questions that I answer from YOU - podcast listeners, students and social media followers.
@nourishingtides @fitzoii @janjapeschel @galinalugonja @meg.burry @el.freewoman @marjannehuising
Our trial episode of Ask Me Anything has been fun, so it will probably happen again. Feel free to message or email any of our 4 presenters with specific questions and when we get enough questions we can do another episode just like this one.
If you want more of these PLEASE let us know!
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To find out more about The Elder Tree visit the website at www.theeldertree.org or follow is on socials here: Facebook / Instagram
The intro and outro song is "Sing for the Earth" and was kindly donated by Chad Wilkins. You can find Chad's music here and here.
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Join Cerise Acacia as she delves into the transformative power of permaculture, sharing her journey from feeling adrift and having health issues to finding purpose in growing her subtropical food forest.
In this conversation, she highlights permaculture's role in addressing global challenges and stresses the importance of community, long-term stewardship, and the "seven generations" philosophy.
Cerise and her guest discuss the energetics of food, resilience in the face of natural disasters, and practical tips for growing perennial foods to boost food security and sustainability in a food forest, utilising some syntropic gardening principles.
Discover insights on building healthy soil, the healing potential of diet, and the joy of connecting with the land - no matter the size of your garden.
Her favourite plant is Aibika, and she shares its medicinal values and how to grow and prepare it!
Chapters:
00:00 The Importance of Permaculture
02:51 Personal Journey and Transformation through Permaculture
06:10Community and Land Stewardship
09:02 The Seven Generations Philosophy
11:55 Integrating Herbalism and Food Production
14:47 The Energetics of Food and Agriculture
18:09 Food Security and Community Resilience
21:03 Challenges in the Food System
23:48 Growing Perennial Foods for Sustainability
26:58 Practical Gardening Tips and Favorite Plants
36:49 The Value of Mucilaginous Foods
39:36 Preparing for Cyclones: Food Resilience
43:54 Perennial Foods: A Sustainable Approach
49:44 Building Healthy Soil Naturally
53:07 Healing Through Diet: A Personal Journey
01:00:38 The Importance of Starting Your Garden Journey
01:03:56 Sharing Knowledge and Community in Gardening
SHOW NOTES:
Aibika - Abelmoschus manihot, blog here
The Solar Farm Instagram
FREE Food Forest Fundamentals Course: https://thesolarfarm.podia.com/
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**THE ELDER TREE TROVE PATREON COMMUNITY**
You can join our Patreon here and gain a deeper connection to our podcast. Pay only $2 per week to have access to bonus and often exclusive resources and opportunities- plus support the Elder tree at the same time!
To find out more about The Elder Tree visit the website at www.theeldertree.org and donate to the crowdfunding campaign here.
You can also follow The Elder Tree on Facebook and Instagram and sign up to the newsletter.
Find out more about this podcast and the presenters here. Get in touch with The Elder Tree at: [email protected]
The intro and outro song is "Sing for the Earth" and was kindly donated by Chad Wilkins. You can find Chad's music here and here.
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In this episode, Tatiana interviews Dominique LivKamal from Medicine Room on Gubbi Gubbi country in Malaney on the Sunshine Coast, which is a space dedicated to herbal medicine making, free herbal treatment, education and community health for the past 25 years.
Medicine Room dispenses 86 organic herbal preparations which are all made onsite and dispensesd in a free clinic instore and at Eumundi markets. From this space Dominique runs a regular myriad of diverse herbal medicine workshops, courses, and events, plus runs a podcast and sells the 3 books that she has written.
In this interview they discuss stealth pathogens and and the need for effective parasite elimination protocols. Dominique shares the journey of Medicine Room and her experience of running free clinics for 20 years. They talk about the importance of practitioners making their own medicine and knowing where their medicine comes from, and so much more!
We hope you enjoy this chat with this well respected herbal teacher, clinician and mentor.
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If you liked the episode and want more, a cuppa fuels our work and time, which is given for free. Leave a comment and a few bucks here: buymeacoffee.com/theeldertree ** SHOWNOTES **Medicine Room Website:www.medicineroom.com.auMedicine Room on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/medicineroomofficial/Medicine Room on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/medicine_room
**THE ELDER TREE TROVE PATREON COMMUNITY**
You can join our Patreon here and gain a deeper connection to our podcast. Pay only $2 per week to have access to bonus and often exclusive resources and opportunities- plus support the Elder tree at the same time!To find out more about The Elder Tree visit the website at www.theeldertree.org and donate to the crowdfunding campaign here.
You can also follow The Elder Tree on Facebook and Instagram and sign up to the newsletter.Find out more about this podcast and the presenters here. Get in touch with The Elder Tree at: [email protected] The intro and outro song is "Sing for the Earth" and was kindly donated by Chad Wilkins. You can find Chad's music here and here.
** TATIANA's PERSONAL OFFERINGS **
Aside from founding and managing The Elder Tree, Tatiana runs Alchemilla Herbals, and is a herbal educator and medicine maker.Find her here:
www.alchemillaherbals.com.au
www.facebook.com/alchemillaherbals
www.instagram.com/alchemillaherbals
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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, lifestyle changes, and homoeopathy. Her personal success story includes the joy of raising two children, inspiring her to help others facing similar challenges.
Through her practice, ‘Your Homeopath’, Shenel offers invaluable insights and practical solutions to manage and overcome these conditions, while also offering homeopathic kits to support common first aid situations as well as child birth and the postpartum.
During our chat, Shenel shares her emotional journey- from being told her reproductive conditions would likely prevent her from having children through to her introduction to homeopathy and the happy conception of two beautiful children (and a third on the way) and being inspired to study homeopathy formally.
We hear of the in depth consultation process that precedes the selection of a homeopathic remedy and some of the common homeopathics that Shenel leans on both in clinic and to support her own health and that of her young family.
It’s interesting to hear of the parallels between one of my favourite herbs- Chamomile- the humble hero of gut and emotional health- and the corresponding homeopathic Chamomilla.
Shenel has so much wisdom and lots of interesting insights to share from a homeopathic perspective and that of a pregnant mumma of a young family!
**CONNECT**
Connect with Shenel here:
https://yourhomeopath.com.au/
https://www.instagram.com/yourhomeopath/
You can connect with Jess via instagram and facebook here and here, and join her newsletter community here.
To find out more about The Elder Tree visit the website at www.theeldertree.org and donate to the crowdfunding campaign here.
You can also follow The Elder Tree on Facebook and Instagram and sign up to the newsletter.
Find out more about this podcast and the presenters here. Get in touch with The Elder Tree at: [email protected]
The intro and outro song is "Sing for the Earth" and was kindly donated by Chad Wilkins. You can find Chad's music here and here.
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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 depending on the situation they find themselves growing in, and since we are part of the ecosystem to, it is no wonder that plants are offering stronger medicine for healing the inner wounds of broken mental & spiritual worlds.
Heidi Wedd and Stephanie Hazel wade in very similar pools in their own work as herbalists and teachers - learning how to listen to the earth and the plants directly, and how to work with the soul properties or spirit teachings of plants for deeper personal and collective healing. Here they discuss their different theories on why this matters, the lessons Heidi has learnt from Calendula and what 'Shamanic Herbalism' really is.
Heidi is a herbalist, homeopath, midwife and plant spirit communicator with 20 years experience, based in Main Arm, NSW. She has studied in Scotland, Siberia and Australia and offers a quiet wisdom to her students that is priceless.
Follow her on instagram.
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To find out more about The Elder Tree visit the website at www.theeldertree.org or follow is on socials here: Facebook / Instagram
The intro and outro song is "Sing for the Earth" and was kindly donated by Chad Wilkins. You can find Chad's music here and here.
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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 Moringa Oliefera—unpacking their nutritional benefits and their place in food forest systems.
Gain practical knowledge about the importance of biodiversity in gardens and diets, and how sustainable eating can be initiated with locally grown, resilient crops.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Permaculture Herbalism
01:48 - Tropical Superfoods Overview
06:07 - The Importance of Perennial Plants
15:00 - Ceylon Spinach: A Versatile Green
24:53 - Leaf Ginseng: The Tropical Salad Green
30:51 - Moringa: The Miracle Tree
39:12 - Understanding Food Forest Layers
43:56 - Sustainable Eating and Local Food Systems*BUY ME A CUPPA*
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SHOW NOTES:
Grab my Book: https://www.earthmumma.co/incredible-edibles-superfood-guide-ebook Do my course: Up-coming Intro to Permaculture: https://www.earthmumma.co/Intro-to-Permaculture-Workshop Plant Blog: https://www.earthmumma.co/blog/ceylon-spinach-basella-alba-rubra**THE ELDER TREE TROVE PATREON COMMUNITY**
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Find out more about this podcast and the presenters here. Get in touch with The Elder Tree at: [email protected]
The intro and outro song is "Sing for the Earth" and was kindly donated by Chad Wilkins. You can find Chad's music here and here.
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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 some of her journey with Goulds, and what led her to want to become a lactation expert and assist families in pregnancy and postpartum. She shares her journey of writing her thesis on herb-drug interactions and also shares her perspective about science and tradition not being so different from one another.
We discuss hopes and dreams for the future of herbal education in Australia and also discuss the important of herbalists knowing where their medicine comes from. There is also a strong emphasis on using fresh vital herb material in herbal preparations and some of the potential pitfalls of commercially manufactured tablets and capsules.
Dawn really blends together the academic realms of herbal medicine with a down to Earth approach and a deep knowing of the plants. It is wonderful to have people on the show with such a balanced perspective and wisdom to offer.
Find out more about Dawn here:
https://www.gouldsnaturalmedicine.com.au/dawn-whitten
**THE ELDER TREE TROVE PATREON COMMUNITY**
You can join our Patreon here and gain a deeper connection to our podcast. Pay only $2 per week to have access to bonus and often exclusive resources and opportunities- plus support the Elder tree at the same time!
To find out more about The Elder Tree visit the website at www.theeldertree.org and donate to the crowdfunding campaign here.
You can also follow The Elder Tree on Facebook and Instagram and sign up to the newsletter.
Find out more about this podcast and the presenters here. Get in touch with The Elder Tree at: [email protected]
The intro and outro song is "Sing for the Earth" and was kindly donated by Chad Wilkins. You can find Chad's music here and here.
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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 Empowered, she offers a wide range of practical ways for people to learn about herbs.
During this wide reaching conversation, we explore how we can deepen our understanding of self care to encompass both community care and earth care. Because we know that health doesn’t happen in a vacuum, it’s a product of our interactions and interconnections with the world around us.
But, when we’re already overloaded and busy and distracted, it can quickly feel overwhelming to think about becoming activists to change the bigger structures around workplaces and the environment.
Conceptually we might understand what’s required, but on a practical level, what do we do about that?
Cat and I agree, the first step is having conversations like these- in our community’s our families and our workplaces. Without these conversations as a starting point, it’s impossible to change the cultural expectations in our workplaces to begin creating new social norms.
Moving away from the idea of self worth being tied to productivity which can be a fast track to burn out.
We agree that feeling a part of and connected to the natural world encourages a sense of awe and a desire to protect and conserve and helps us understand how taking action can be a form self care.
Cat makes a really lovely point that we’re so quick to believe that the smallest thing can hurt us, one drink or one cigarette, but we're so quick to dismiss that small positive, consistent positive actions will have a cumulative benefit.
We definitely don’t have all the answers, but together, we offer some gentle, practical suggestions for building community connection and to care for and build connection with the earth to begin to deepen our practice of self care.
So grab a cup of your favourite herbal cuppa, find a comfy nook in the sun and settle in to this inspiring episode…
*SHOW NOTES*
You can learn more about Cat, her upcoming offerings, check out her blog posts and blearn more about her upcoming Herbal Tea course here.
Or follow Cat on Instagram and Facebook to keep up to date with all of her offerings.
Cat refers to Slow Productivity by Cal Newport which you can access here.
If you’d like to hear more from Cat on the Elder Tree Podcast, you can listen in here:
Episode 81: Subtropical Herbalism and Herb Fest: Cat Green on Herbal Education
Episode 48: Self Care as a Dynamic, Seasonal, Everyday Practice: Cat Green on Self Care with Herbs
You can connect with Jess via instagram and facebook here and here, and join her newsletter community here.
To find out more about The Elder Tree visit the website at www.theeldertree.org and donate to the crowdfunding campaign here.
You can also follow The Elder Tree on Facebook and Instagram and sign up to the newsletter.
Find out more about this podcast and the presenters here. Get in touch with The Elder Tree at: [email protected]
The intro and outro song is "Sing for the Earth" and was kindly donated by Chad Wilkins. You can find Chad's music here and here.
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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 something that lives inside all of us, it only needs reawakening. Marjanne is a Dutch Herbalist, Author & Treewoman. In this episode of the Elder Tree, Marjanne shares the wisdom of 30 years’ herbal practice and plant communication. She shares stories from the Camphor Laurels growing here on my property, the wisdom of womb-comfort from the Lady’s Mantle, and how Angelica can help us digest the world.
Marjanne is a well-regarded herbalist in the Dutch speaking world, who has published four text books and a deck of Tree Wisdom Oracle Cards. She is currently exploring Australia and Australian herbalism and we are lucky enough to have her share with us here!
If you speak Dutch, check out her website: https://www.marjannehuising.nl/
Or follow her on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/marjanne.huising/
I’m trying to convince her to translate her books on Tree Wisdom and Tree Oracle Cards into English! If this ever happens I will share here.
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To find out more about The Elder Tree visit the website at www.theeldertree.org and donate to the crowdfunding campaign here.
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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 family was caring at home for the young, and the old, and the dying.
Having lived with the dying and attended as many funerals as christenings and weddings, Melinda has been attuned to this part of life for as long as she can remember.
And having had a number of near death experiences herself, Melinda has a familiarity and reverence for the terrain and the journey that we all must take someday.
With a curious nature, she was destined for adventure and has lived a full life, exploring, creating, and travelling.
Professionally, Melinda is best known as a Festival and Event Producer, Arts Worker, and, more recently, a Tiny House Builder.
Today, she’s here to discuss a deeply personal topic that resonates with many—our relationship with death and dying.
She is a death Doula, a term that means helper, who facilitates, guides, and emotionally supports families. Melinda is a bridge to allay fears, communicate expectations, and gently guide individuals towards grace and peace during the dying journey.
Through stories and wisdom from her ongoing reverence for this profound subject, Melinda offers a unique perspective on a conversation increasingly present in the global collective.
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For care and support regarding end of (this) life care, feel free to call Melinda Norris 0400 798 425
Resources / practical - GOVERNMENT
QLD Public trustee: https://www.pt.qld.gov.au/ The office Public Advocacy: https://www.justice.qld.gov.au/public-advocate Government Age Care Commission: https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au/ Aged Care Guides: https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/information/what-about-complaintsResources / practical - NON GOVERNMENT
https://www.gentle-conversations.com/ https://www.gatheredhere.com.au/ https://tenderfunerals.com.au/ https://held.org.au/ https://www.willed.com.au/guides/living-wills-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-important/Local meet up: Gentle ConversationsCommunity Conversations about living and dying at Limberlost Nursery Stratford 1.30 pm on the 3rd Thursday of every month Leanne B: 0428 160 863 Leanne: 0407 277 385
Books & Films:
Die Wise, Stephen Jenkinson https://orphanwisdom.com/ Sacred Death Care, Dr Sarah Kerr https://sacreddeathcare.com/ On ScreenSBS: The Last Goodbye - 3-part series with Ray Martin https://iview.abc.net.au/show/australian-story/series/2022/video/NC2202Q016S00 ABC Australian Story: A Community Undertaking: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/australian-story/series/2022/video/NC2202Q016S00**THE ELDER TREE TROVE PATREON COMMUNITY**
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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 microbiota.
I met Jason at the beginning of this year at Marleen Herbs in Tasmania, with some other incredible inspirational herb folk who have been interviewed on this podcast like Greg Whitten, Sue Evans, and Nena Alaschewski, as well as Jason's partner Dawn Whitten, who I will be interviewing soon. Marleen herbs is run by Ronald, Marleen and Emma van de Winckel, who welcomed us all into their home and showed us their amazing farm which grows and makes all of the fresh plant tinctures for PPC herbs which are the only commercial suppliers of fresh plant tinctures in Australia.
It really was a great way to start off 2024, and I felt humbled and honoured to have the opportunity to spend time with these incredible people who have all had a big influence and impact on the Australian herbal medicine community and natural health industry. Jason purchased Goulds in Tasmania 17 years ago with Dawn, Greg, and their friends Belinda and Daniel Robson. Jason shares how he was inspired by his time working at Mullum herbals, to create a clinic in Hobart which offered over the counter consultations for low income earners. In this interview Jason also shares his journey of becoming a practitioner and specializing in gastrointestinal health and the human microbiota, and how healing his own chronic health conditions with natural medicine spurred him to want to help others.
Jason shares some of his preferred herbs that he uses in his practice, particularly for gut health and microbiome issues. He highlights the selectivity of certain herbs, such as pomegranate, garlic, Nigella sativa, and Bical skullcap, in targeting pathogenic bacteria while leaving beneficial ones intact.
In this episode Jason shares some great practical advise on how our listeners can take better care of our microbiome and finishes with some great wisdom about custodianship of our bodies.
Shownotes:
Probiotic Advisor:
https://www.facebook.com/probioticadvisor/
The Hawrelak Gut and Microbiome Clinic:
https://www.gouldsnaturalmedicine.com.au/dr-jason-hawrelak-gut-and-bicrobiome-team
Morre about Jason here:
https://www.gouldsnaturalmedicine.com.au/dr-jason-hawrelak
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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 Economics degree to jumping ship to study herbal medicine under Dorothy Hall to completing further study in Medicine Management where she dived into the use of medicinal mushrooms during breast cancer treatment.We dive into the barriers to self care, and agree we can often see patterns arising. We find it can be common to see women who prioritise the care of others above themselves- they might stuck in that squeeze point of caring for both teenage children and aging parents, where prioritising self care can be really difficult. Cath shares lots of wisdom around her work supporting women undergoing the transition through perimenopause as well as those navigating a breast cancer diagnosis. Cath’s infectious passion for the Fungi kingdom shines through in this chat, from her mouth watering mushroom ragu, to her deep knowledge of Reishi as a medicinal mushroom- leaving us feeling like we could all do with a little more fungi in our lives!If you’re looking for ways to make self care a priority more consistently, you might like to join my supportive circle Restore your Nervous System beginning this Spring- I share a special discount for listeners during the episode.**SHOW NOTES**Cath speaks about the work of Naturopathic Doctor Lara Briden, you can explore Lara’s work here.**CONNECT**You can connect with Cath via her website here and on instagram hereYou can connect with Jess via instagram and facebook here and here, and join her newsletter community hereDuring this episode, Jess shares details on the upcoming release of her online offering Restore your Nervous System, released Spring 2024- if you’d like to learn how to nurture and nourish yourself using herbs, flower essences and food as medicine, you can join here and enjoy a 10% discount with code SELFCARE.**THE ELDER TREE TROVE PATREON COMMUNITY**You can join our Patreon here and gain a deeper connection to our podcast. Pay only $2 per week to have access to bonus and often exclusive resources and opportunities- plus support the Elder tree at the same time! To find out more about The Elder Tree visit the website at www.theeldertree.org and donate to the crowdfunding campaign here.You can also follow The Elder Tree on Facebook and Instagram and sign up to the newsletter.Find out more about this podcast and the presenters here. Get in touch with The Elder Tree at: [email protected]The intro and outro song is "Sing for the Earth" and was kindly donated by Chad Wilkins. You can find Chad's music here and here.
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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 Herbs' segment of The Elder Tree Podcast, and she really is the perfect person for the job. I love her wisdom and motivation for helping people work with herbs in a deeply restorative and nourishing way. Even just listening to her talk is so calming and grounding.
In this conversation, we discuss the importance of herbal education and the gaps that exist in modern education systems. Jess shares her journey as a teacher and naturopath, highlighting the need for practical skills and hands-on experience with herbs. We discuss the role of Estuary Learning, a supportive community for herbal pratitioners and herbal educators, in filling these gaps and providing mentorship.
The conversation touches on the importance of slowing down the learning process, developing a personal connection with plants, and the use of adaptogens for stress and burnout. I hope that you enjoy this interview with my beautiful coworker, a herbalist that I admire and respect very much.
SHOWNOTES:
Find Jessyca on IG:www.instagram.com/jessbosscha_naturopath/
FB:www.facebook.com/JessBosschaNaturopath
Jess's online apothecary: https://jessbosscha-naturopath.square.site
Access Jess's new course here:https://subscribepage.io/rhHEmA
The Elder Tree podcast listeners can use the code SELFCARE for a 10% discount off the total price (code expires Monday 26th August)
Estuary Learning:https://www.estuarylearning.org.au/
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You can join our Patreon here and gain a deeper connection to our podcast. Pay only $2 per week to have access to bonus and often exclusive resources and opportunities- plus support the Elder tree at the same time!
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You can also follow The Elder Tree on Facebook and Instagram and sign up to the newsletter.
Find out more about this podcast and the presenters here. Get in touch with The Elder Tree at: [email protected]
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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 Americans before pursuing any further herbal study. Here, Stephanie Hazel gets to fan-girl at one of her herbal heroes! They discuss Matthew’s new book, “A Shamanic Herbal”, spirit animals, the subtleties of intuition, empathy and imagination, Native American Herbalism, and so much more. It’s our longest interview yet, and we hope you enjoy every minute of it!
Matthew Wood’s new book is available here:
https://www.thenile.com.au/books/matthew-wood/a-shamanic-herbal/9798888500200
The Earthwise Herbal (New World and Old World volumes) are some of the best herbal books around, so if you haven’t discovered Matthew Wood’s work yet, do yourself a favour and pick up a copy!
We highly recommend signing up to the Matthew Wood Institute of Herbalism mailing list, where you will hear about plenty of high quality free classes, as well as their paid offerings.
Sign up here. https://matthewwoodinstituteofherbalism.com/course/tongue-evaluation
SHOWNOTES:
Link to free tongue diagnosis class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wN4gMYYHmM
We also mentioned:
‘Tongue Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine’ by Giovanni Maciocia.
‘The Structure of Scientific Revolutions’, by Thomas Kuhn in 1970 (download a free pdf here):
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/tract/projects/complexity-theory/kuhn-the-structure-of-scien.pdf
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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 Segment host, during her own time of grief. Stephanie explores different cultural practices for working with grief when a loved one dies, and discusses three powerful herbs to support us in times of grief.
Stephanie recommends the book 'Die Wise' by Stephen Jenkinson. It's also available as an audio book narrated by the author, which is pretty lovely.
*THE ELDER TREE TROVE PATREON COMMUNITY** You can join our Patreon here and gain a deeper connection to our podcast. Pay only $2 per week to have access to bonus and often exclusive resources and opportunities- plus support the Elder tree at the same time! To find out more about The Elder Tree visit the website at www.theeldertree.org and donate to the crowdfunding campaign here. You can also follow The Elder Tree on Facebook and Instagram and sign up to the newsletter. Find out more about this podcast and the presenters here. Get in touch with The Elder Tree at: [email protected] The intro and outro song is "Sing for the Earth" and was kindly donated by Chad Wilkins.
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