Plant Cunning Podcast brings together people wise to the ways of plants, fungi, healing practices, & the natural world to explore the mysteries of Nature. Co-Hosted by astrologer, gardener & musician, Isaac Hill and herbalist & educator A.C. Stauble. We invite herbalists, mages, mycologists, gardeners, community organizers, healers, spiritual seekers & all kinds of other interesting people to the microphone to share their wisdom. We like to bridge different worlds, make connections, inspire, ...
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Ep.193: Wendy Dooner and Plant Spirit Herbalism
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1:01:24Join us for an enlightening conversation on the Plant Cunning Podcast with medical herbalist and author Wendy Dooner! (https://www.wendydooner.com/) In this episode, we delve into Wendy's unique journey from conventional herbalism to plant spirit medicine. Learn about her pivotal experiences, the plants that guide her work, and how she integrates s…
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Ep.192: Mychal A. Bryan on Medical Astrology
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1:16:23Today we welcome back renowned astrologer Michael A. Bryan who you can find at Oraculos Astrology – Excellence in Astrological Education. We talk with Michael about his latest 700-page opus on medical astrology and explores the incredible relationship between our natal charts and health. Learn about Michael's innovative approach to seeing health is…
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Welcome to the Plant Cunning Podcast! In this special, longest-ever episode, hosts AC and Isaac Hill are joined once again by Sara Mastros to delve deep into the art of tarot reading. Discover tips on becoming a skilled tarot reader, get an exclusive first look at Sara's revamped Fool's Dog Tarot app, and experience the two dynamic tarot readings c…
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Ep. 190: Lauren Eadline on Mutual Aid and Integrating Herbalism with Modern Medicine
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57:39Welcome to another episode of the Plant Cutting Podcast! 🌿 We're honored to host Lauren Eadline, a family nurse practitioner, an advanced practice holistic nurse, and a registered herbalist from Central New York. In this episode, Lauren shares her fascinating journey to the plant path, her innovative methods of integrating herbal medicine into mode…
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Ep. 189: Gabriel Mojay on Aromatic Herbalism
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1:15:34Learn more about Actaea Institute at Actaea Institute of Herbal Medicine & AromatherapyWelcome to a special episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, hosted from Cohosh Creek Herb Farm's Zodiac Garden! In this episode, meet Gabriel Mojay, an accomplished aromatherapist, herbalist, author, teacher, and poet. Gabriel shares his extraordinary journey into…
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Ep. 188: Summer Forecast '25 with ZamboniFunk - Jupiter in Cancer! Uranus in Gemini!
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1:40:27Welcome to another episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, in this episode, hosts AC and Isaac Hill discuss the astrological forecast for summer 2025 with guest ZamboniFunk. Key highlights include the ingress of Jupiter in Cancer, and the ongoing transits of outer planets including Uranus' dip into Gemini and subsequent retrograde back into Taurus, a…
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Ep. 187: Natasha Lloyd on Foraged Condiments
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1:04:12In this episode, we sit down with herbalist and author Natasha Lloyd (About - Gathering Nature), to talk about her book 'Foraged Condiments'. Natasha shares her journey into the world of wild foraging, beginning with childhood influences and expanding through her formal education in herbal medicine. She discusses the benefits and methodologies of i…
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Ep. 186: Celtic Hedge Witchery with Joey Morris
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55:00This week on the Plant Cunning Podcast we welcome Celtic Hedge Witch Joey Morris (Starry Eyed Supplies | witch shop). In this episode, Joey, author of 'Celtic Hedge Witchery,' delves into the lore of Ogham, the role of a Celtic hedge witch, and the significance of dandelion, gorse, and incenses in her practice. The discussion also touches on the re…
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Ep. 185: Gananathamritananda Swamiji
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1:01:54Join hosts AC and Isaac Hill on the Plant Cunning Podcast as they dive deep into the world of Ayurveda with Gananathamritananda Swamiji, an Ayurvedic practitioner, astrologer, and pujari based in Virginia who you can find at SOMA MATHA SPIRITUAL CENTER - Home. Discover the complexities of sourcing Ayurvedic herbs, building a Hindu temple in rural V…
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Ep. 184: Josh Williams and the Green Arte
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1:18:00In this enlightening episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill sit down with herbalist, author, and educator Josh Williams, who you can find at The Plant Spirit Path | Courses in Spiritual Herbalism - Wortcunning - Herb Magic. Josh shares insights into his unique approach of combining medicinal and magical herbalism, emp…
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Ep.183: Robert Dale Rogers on Medicinal Lichens
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54:42In episode 183 of the Plant Cunning Podcast, hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill chat with renowned herbalist Robert Dale Rogers ( who you can find at Self Heal Distributing - Essential Oils ) about his latest book, 'Medicinal Lichens: Indigenous Wisdom and Modern Pharmacology'. Robert shares his wealth of knowledge on lichens' antibiotic properties, t…
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Ep. 182: Lian Bruno and Herbal Smoking Blends
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1:06:51Welcome to the Plant Cunning Podcast with hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill. In this episode, they engage in a fascinating conversation with Lian Bruno, founder of Puff Herbals, (Herbal Cigarettes & Herbal Smoking Blends | Puff Herbals) a company specializing in herbal smoking blends. Lian shares her journey into herbalism, the inspiration behind Puf…
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We've got a lot going on this spring! And we're excited to announce Isaac's new website where he offers astrology readings (https://www.askisaac.me/), and AC's new school with Gabriel Mojay - The Actaea Institute of Herbal Medicine and Aromatherapy (https://www.actaea.org/). Our patreon can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/plantcunning Thank …
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Ep.180: Pam Montgomery on Co-Creating with Nature
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1:04:14Join hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill as they welcome back special guest Pam Montgomery, a renowned herbalist, teacher, and author. Broadcasting from Belize, Pam shares her journey of connecting with new plants, especially coconut palms. The episode dives deep into the importance of co-creative partnerships with nature, the concept of plant initiati…
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Ep.179: Aries Ingress/Spring Forecast with ZamboniFunk
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1:21:31In this episode, ZamboniFunk is back to do the spring quarter/Aries Ingress with us. We look at the surprising implications of the Aries Ingress chart, the eclipses happening this quarter, Mercury and Venus's retrogrades, Neptune and Saturn entering Aries, and much more. 00:00 Introduction to the Plant Cunning Podcast 00:31 Welcoming Zamboni Funk a…
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Ep. 178: Arun on Mahavidyas and Nakshatra Trees
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1:07:57In this episode, we talk with Arun from Arun's Yoga about Mahavidyas, Tantra, and the Trees associated with the Nakshatras, the 27 mansions of the moon from Vedic Astrology. You can find Arun here: www.arunsyoga.in
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Ep. 177: Exploring Earth Mysteries with John Michael Greer
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1:12:19Welcome to the Plant Cunning Podcast! Join hosts, AC Stauble and Isaac Hill, as they delve into the intriguing world of Earth Mysteries with returning guest, John Michael Greer. In this episode, they discuss Greer's newest book, the Earth Mysteries Workbook, which encourages readers to explore local legends, ancient sites, and unusual phenomena in …
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Ep.176: The Feral Church with Byron Ballard
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1:06:42In this episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast we sit down with returning guest Byron Ballard to talk about recovering from the devestation of hurricane Helene, mutual aide, and her new book, the Feral Church.
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Ep.175: Exploring Medical Astrology, Sound Healing, and Transdisciplinary Practices with Will Morris
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52:49In this episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill welcome Will Morris, an accomplished astrologer, TCM practitioner, sound healer, and musician. Morris discusses his expertise in pulse diagnosis, sound healing with Indian classical instruments, and the integration of various modalities like astrology, herbalism, and home…
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Ep. 174: Matthew Merlin Kenney & Crystal Woodling on the Enchanted World
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1:10:03Sign up for Merlin's course "GNOSIS" by January 24th for 15% off using the code plantcunning15 at GNOSIS — Ancient AstrologyIn this episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill welcome old friends Merlin and Crystal from the School of Heaven and Earth. Merlin, an astrologer, and Crystal, an herbalist, share their journeys o…
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Ep: 173: the Mystical and Medicinal World of Chocolate with Marcos Patchett
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1:11:27In this episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill interview herbalist and author Marcos Patchett. Marcos shares his journey into herbalism and medical astrology, influenced by his grandfather and a series of personal experiences. He discusses his in-depth research on cacao, chronicled in his books 'The Secret Life of Cho…
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Ep. 172: Talking 2025 with ZamboniFunk (Year ahead forecast)
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1:13:53n this special edition of the Plant Cunning Podcast, hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill are joined by astrologer ZamboniFunk to explore the year ahead in 2025. Zamboni delves deep into the astrological shifts that are forecasted for the upcoming year. Join us as we discuss the significant changes in the outer planets, the influence of Mars, Venus, and…
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Ep. 171: Sue Morris on Aromatherapy and Astrology
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54:07In this episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, AC Stauble and Isaac Hill welcome Sue Morris (find her athttps://www.suesalves.com) , an herbalist, aromatherapist, author, and astrologer. Sue shares her journey into the plant path, which began with a life-changing connection to the earth at the first Earth Day in Manhattan. She explores her integrati…
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Ep. 170: Digestion and Herbalism with Christine Herbert
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1:01:35In this episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill sit down with UK-based herbalist and author Christine Herbert. Christine shares her extensive knowledge on the vital role of digestion in overall health and discusses her newly released book, 'Digestion, The Key to Good Health: Gastrointestinal Wellbeing Using Herbs and N…
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Ep.169: Mambo Liz & Yvonne Chireau on Voodoo, Hoodoo, and Africana Spirituality
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1:44:17In this special episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill welcome two distinguished guests: Dr. Yvonne Chireau, a scholar who has authored the influential book 'Black Magic: Religion and the African American Conjuring Tradition', delving into hoodoo and voodoo in America, and Mambo Elizabeth Ruth, the proprietor of Big L…
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Ep. 168: Charis Lindrooth on Herbalism and Cognitive Health
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1:15:44In this episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill welcome Charis Lindrooth, the founder of BotanicWise, a chiropractor, herbalist, and educator. Charis shares insight from her deep study of brain health, cognitive function, the impact of dopamine and serotonin, and herbalism, inspired by her personal experiences and stru…
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Ep. 167: Cameron Allen on Herbalism, Intuition and Astrology
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1:01:20In this episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill welcome Cameron Allen, a medical astrologer and herbalist, who shares his intriguing journey into the world of plants and astrology. Cameron discusses his transformative experience with physical healing through herbalism and his introduction to medical astrology, revealin…
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Ep. 166: Ike Baker on Astrological Gardening, Spirits, and the Western Esoteric Tradition
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1:17:56Welcome to the Plant Cunning Podcast, where hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill delve into an illuminating conversation with Ike Baker of @arcanvm , a multifaceted practitioner of the esoteric arts. In this episode, Ike opens up about his journey through herbalism, alchemy, and magic. Discover how he combines traditional Chinese medicine with Western e…
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Ep. 165: Amy Blackthorn on Sacred Plant Magic and Living an Aromatic Life
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1:07:26In this special episode, we're thrilled to have the amazing botanical witch, author, and fantastic person, Amy Blackthorn, join us again. Amy shares her extensive knowledge of botanical magic, aromatherapy, and plant spirit communication. She discusses her latest book, 'Sacred Plant Magic: Spells, Rights, and Rituals for Living in an Aromatic Life,…
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Ep.164: Jezmina Von Thiele & Paulina Stevens on Romani Fortunetelling
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46:37Welcome to the Plant Cunning Podcast, hosted by AC Stauble and Isaac Hill. In this episode, we have a fascinating conversation with Jazmina Von Thiele and Paulina Stevens, authors of 'The Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling.' Jez and Paulina discuss the inspiration behind their podcast Romanistan, share their personal experiences growing up in Romani…
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In this special fall duo cast of the Plant Cunning Podcast, hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill are joined by their adorable puppy, Percy, as they catch up on their summer experiences. From their involvement in the second annual Plant Cunning Conference to the bounty of their home garden's harvest, AC and Isaac share personal stories, insights, and upd…
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Ep.162: Lisa Fazio on the Tradition of Italian Folk Healing, Della Medicina
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59:32Welcome to the latest episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast! Join us as we sit down with returning guest, Lisa Fazio, an Italian American herbalist and author of the newly published book 'Della Medicina.' A few years have passed since our last chat with Lisa, when her book was just a work in progress. Now, she joins us to discuss its successful publ…
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Ep.161: Fall Forecast '24 with ZamboniFunk
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1:29:25ZamboniFunk is back on the show to cover the astrological forecast for this fall. It's looking very... fun...
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Ep.160: Andrew Mason on Rasa Shastra - Vedic Alchemy and Ayurveda
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1:20:05In this episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, we are honored to have Andrew Mason, a Vedic alchemist and practitioner of Ayurveda and astrology. Andrew discusses his newly published book 'Rasa Shastra,' which serves as a comprehensive textbook on Indian alchemy. The conversation dives into the intricacies of Rasa Shastra, the purification of minera…
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Ep. 159: Eirik Westcoat on the American Futharch and Heathen Esotericism
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1:02:51Check out The Heathen Golden Dawn here: The Heathen Golden Dawn : A Complete Course of Heathen Ceremonial Magic - Isaac Hill - Aeon Spirit (aeonbooks.com) Get tickets for the Plant Cunning Conference, July 26-28 here: Plant Cunning Conference – July 26-28, 2024 Find Eirik Westcoat here: The American Futharch RunesIn this episode of the Plant Cunnin…
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Ep. 158: Summer Quarter Astrological Forecast with ZamboniFunk
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1:08:18Join hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill of the Plant Cunning Podcast as they dive deep into the Summer Astrological Quarterly Forecast with returning guest Zamboni, a renowned mundane astrologer. They discuss the cosmic events and planetary movements for the summer, including Mars moving into Cancer and its implications, as well as the potential geopo…
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Ep. 157: Mychal A. Bryan on the Practice of Horary Astrology, Medical Yoga and Lucid Dreaming
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1:01:26Get tickets for the Plant Cunning Conference here: Plant Cunning Conference – July 26-28, 2024Join us (AC & Isaac) on the Plant Cunning Podcast as we welcome back astrologer, author, and yogi Mychal A. Bryan. Dive into Mychal's new book on horary astrology, Horary Astrology & the Natal Promise: A Concrete Guide to Astral Divination and discover how…
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Ep.156: From Seeds to Stars: Rediscovering Indigenous Knowledge with Taylor Keen
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1:07:11On this episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, we welcome Taylor Keen, author of "Rediscovering Turtle Island," to discuss the sacred geography of North America, the importance of indigenous agriculture, and the powerful seeds of cultural resurgence. Taylor, author, educator and founder of the Sacred Seed Project, shares his profound knowledge about…
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Ep. 155: Julian Barker's Physic and the Practice of Herbal Medicine
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1:01:00DISCOUNT CODE FOR PHYSIC: use 'PHYS20' at Physic : A Primer of Herbal Medicine - Julian Barker - Aeon Health (aeonbooks.co.uk) Get tickets for the Plant Cunning Conference here: Plant Cunning Conference – July 26-28, 2024In this episode of The Plant Cunning Podcast, we welcome Julian Barker, a renowned herbalist and author. Julian discusses his jou…
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Ep.154: Jesse Wolf Hardin on Rewilding and Ecological Spirituality
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1:01:47Check out the Good Medicine Confluence here: Good Medicine ConfluenceCheck out the Plant Cunning Conference here: Plant Cunning Conference – July 26-28, 2024In this episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill sit down with the legendary Jesse Wolf Hardin, a writer, artist, poet, musician, historian, and wilderness restorat…
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Ep. 153: Foraging with "Wildman" Steve Brill
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1:00:21Get your Plant Cunning Conference tickets here: Plant Cunning Conference – July 26-28, 2024Join us on the Plant Cunning Podcast as we sit down with Wildman Steve Brill, a pioneer in the field of foraging. Discover Steve's journey into the world of foraging, his experiences leading tours in New York, and his insights into the nutritional benefits of…
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Ep.152: Jane Hawley Stevens and the Celestial Garden
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57:18In this captivating episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, we delve into the enchanting world of astrology-based gardening with our esteemed guest, Jane Holly Stephens, an ardent herbalist, herb farmer, and the author of 'The Celestial Garden.' Join us as we journey through Jane's inspiring path to plant wisdom, starting from childhood influences to…
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Ep. 151: Mason Hutchison on HerbRally and Frugal Nutrition
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50:03In this episode we are joined by Mason Hutchison of HerbRally! We talk about his path, what HerbRally does, and frugal nutrition. #herbalism #herbalist #herbalpodcast
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Ep. 150: Daniel Ingram on Worldviews, Enlightenment and Fire Kasina
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52:17Get your tickets for the Plant Cunning Conference here: Plant Cunning Conference – July 26-28, 2024In this episode we speak with the legendary Daniel Ingram, author of Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha. We talk about his realizations, his path, teachers, worldviews, dreamwork, and useful and dangerous fire kasina practice. MCTB: MCTB.org –…
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Rebecca Beyer will be speaking at this year's Plant Cunning Conference, July 26th-28th! Get your tickets here: Plant Cunning Conference – July 26-28, 2024Glad to get another chance to hang out with the one and only Rebecca Beyer of Blood and Spicebush fame (find her here: BLOOD AND SPICEBUSH - Blood and Spicebush We chat about a lot, from being a h…
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Ep.148: Stephanie Rose Bird on The Healing Tree
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1:08:57Sign up for Pam Montgomery's free webinar on 4/6 here: https://wakeuptonature.ck.page/plants-help-usGet tickets to the Plant Cunning Conference on 7/26-29 here: https://plantcunningconference.com/In this episode Stephanie Rose Bird returns to talk about her book "The Healing Tree" from Weiser. We catch up with SRB and talk about some magical, medic…
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Ep.147: Dana O'Driscoll on Land Healing
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1:21:02Dana returns to talk about her new book "Land Healing: Physical, Metaphysical and Ritual Practices for Healing the Earth", and we get into some very practical tips on helping to heal the earth: refugia gardens, rituals, communication and much more. We also get into a fun discussion on personalizing rituals like the "Sphere of Protection", how it di…
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Ep. 146: Spring Forecast with ZamboniFunk: Aries Ingress, Eclipses, Jupiter-Uranus
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1:32:05Zamboni is back to break down the spring quarter astro-weather for us. We check out the Aries Ingress chart, look into the lunar eclipse on the 25th of March, the Great American Solar Eclipse of April 8th, the Jupiter Uranus conjunction, Jupiter moving into Gemini, and much more. There is a lot going on this quarter, and even just teasing out the i…
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Ep. 145: Denise Alvarado on Rootwork, Voodoo and Marie Laveau
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55:12In this episode we sit down with rootworker, healer, author and teacher Denise Alvarado about her new book "Marie Laveau's Voodoo Grimoire", talk about rootwork, New Orleans Voodoo, hoodoo, and dispel myths about who Marie Laveau was. "Having grown up steeped in the rich cultural milieu of New Orleans, Louisiana, I've dedicated over four decades of…
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Ep.143: Bill Meridian on Eclipses, Financial Astrology and Uranian Planets
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1:07:14In this episode we take a deep dive into financial astrology and eclipse paths with esteemed astrologer Bill Meridian. We talk about his groundbreaking work "The Predictive Power of Eclipse Paths" where he builds on the research of astrologers Lorne Edward Johndro and Charles Jayne. You can find his work at https://billmeridian.com/Bill Meridian is…
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