47 - A very brief intro to the history of wise women and western herbalism

Today I am speaking to Leo Igwe about how Witch Hunts persist in Nigeria and about his organisation Advocacy for Accused Witches If you would like to donate to Advocacy for Witches to help with their work you can do so HERE  critTHINK is Leo's educational Foundation, which helps to support the advocacy work Leo does, and provide the education to make a change in society to stop the Witch Hunts happening. Also mentioned in the podcast: Justice for Witches End Witch Hunts International Network Against Accusations of Witchcraft and Associated Harmful Practices   I hope that you enjoy the podcast, if so you can support by like, sharing, rating, subscribing or buying me a coffee each month

The hidden art of medical alchemy, in this episode I speak with Andrew Mason who has been studying, researching and practicing this ancient art. You can connect with Andrew here: HERE   You can buy his book HERE using the discount code RS20 which will give readers 20% off until 15/10/24   Andrew has given the patreon supporters of this podcast a special bonus link to his work. You can support the podcast HERE

A very, very brief introduction to western herbalism and how the wise women were displaced.   Wise Herbal Ways Patreon

You can support Yousef and the other farmers in Northern Gaza HERE   Yousef S H Aburabee from Beit Lahia in northern Gaza, a passionate young agricultural engineer with extensive training in the fields of agriculture and the environment. I have conducted numerous training sessions for farmers and agricultural engineers on modern techniques and organic farming. Gaza is suffering from wars, destruction, and food shortage even before the war. However, I am prepared and ready to restart again, to rebuild and regenerate agriculture of my and my community land.   You can follow him on instagram HERE   Please like, subscribe and share this episode.

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/ Get on the waiting list for Meghan's intensive herbalism course - Awaken Herbal Wisdom - enrolling annually  Exclusive access to exploring one of the seven 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