Wild Herbs with April

Herbalists, want to learn the native plant medicine of your region? I’m teaching my framework for building regional plant knowledge in an upcoming LIVE class, From 20 Herbs to Infinite Medicine , on September 15, 16, and 18. 👉 Save your spot: https://www.wildherbacademy.com/masterclass What if kidney disease doesn’t have to mean giving up hope? When kidney function begins to decline, it can feel like there are very few options beyond medication, dialysis, or transplant. But what role can herbs, nutrition, sleep, stress reduction, and other natural approaches play in supporting the kidneys and potentially preserving kidney function? In this episode of the Wild Herbs Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Jenna Henderson, a naturopathic doctor, kidney patient, transplant recipient, and founder of Holistic Kidney. After being diagnosed with a rare kidney disease at just 22 years old, Dr. Henderson eventually went through dialysis and a kidney transplant herself. That experience led her to dedicate her career to understanding how natural and conventional medicine can work together to support people living with kidney disease. About the guest: Dr. Jenna Henderson is a doctor of naturopathic medicine and the founder of Holistic Kidney, specializing in helping people with kidney disease through safe, effective, and holistic remedies. After experiencing rare kidney disease, dialysis, and a kidney transplant herself, she dedicated her career to supporting others on the same journey. Today, she works with kidney patients around the world, helping people at every stage of kidney disease preserve their kidney function naturally. Connect with Dr. Jenna: Website: https://www.holistic-kidney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Holistic-Kidney-100064646473040/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-henderson-898b64b/ Email: info@holistickidney.com About the host: Hi, I'm April Punsalan — a botanist, ethnobotanist, herbalist, and the founder of Wild Herb Academy, dedicated to teaching people how to heal with plants. I want you to heal yourself and your family with the wild herbs that grow beneath your feet. Connect with April: Website: https://www.wildherbacademy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildherbacademy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHerbAcademy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WildherbswithApril Rate, review, and subscribe: Bring the wisdom of wild plants with you. Listen to Wild Herbs with April on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you loved this episode, please leave us a review and, most importantly, share it with someone who's walking this journey with kidney disease. 🌲 Stay WILD. Stay human. And remember—you are nature. With love, April Punsalan ----------------- Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition, and should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health routine, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or managing a medical condition.

Herbalists, want to go beyond knowing 20 common herbs and learn how to understand the plants growing around you? Learn how to embody the medicine of the land where you live. I’m teaching my framework for building regional plant knowledge in my LIVE class, From 20 Herbs to Infinite Medicine, on September 15, 16, and 18. 👉 Save your spot: https://www.wildherbacademy.com/masterclass South African botanist Finn Rautenbach shares how growing up on the edge of the Knysna Forest shaped his intimate connection with plants, then takes us into his work with wild-harvest Pelargonium sidoides (African geranium) and its traceable, sustainable supply network, plus his focus on cultivating Sceletium tortuosum (kanna) to reduce poaching while maintaining quality through careful post-harvest processing. About the guest: Finn Rautenbach is a South African botanist, Supply Chain Manager at Afrigetics, and Co-founder at Klein Karoo Medicinals, whose passion for rekindling an intimate link between humans and their natural environment has led him to dedicate his life to the study and conservation of Southern African medicinal plants. Connect with Finn: Afrigetics Botanicals website: https://afrigetics.com Klein Karoo Medicinals website: https://www.kleinkaroomedicinals.co.za Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finngrows Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/finn.rautenbach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finn-rautenbach-127563120 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finnrautenbach2625 About the host: Hi, I'm April Punsalan — a botanist, ethnobotanist, herbalist, and the founder of Wild Herb Academy, dedicated to teaching people how to heal with plants. I want you to heal yourself and your family with the wild herbs that grow beneath your feet. Connect with me: Website: https://www.wildherbacademy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildherbacademy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHerbAcademy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WildherbswithApril Rate, review, and subscribe: Bring the wisdom of wild plants with you. Listen to Wild Herbs with April on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you loved this episode, please leave us a review and, most importantly, share it with someone who wants to learn more about the medicinal plants of South Africa. 🌲 Stay WILD. Stay human. And remember—you are nature. With love, April Punsalan ----------------- Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition, and should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health routine, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or managing a medical condition.

If you want to learn the language of plants and learn how to identify and make medicine with 100+ flowering plants, join the waitlist for the Medical Botany: https://www.wildherbacademy.com/medical-botany-1-waitlist-1 If you need an alarm to wake up, you’re not sleeping enough. But what does sleep have to do with your hormones? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Nancy Beliveau, a functional medicine practitioner and founder of the Holistic Wholeness Institute, to talk about what may be driving hormonal imbalance in modern women. We talk about sleep, stress, and healthy fats for hormonal health support. Dr. Nancy also shares her own journey and years of working with women, her favorite herbal and nutritional supports and simple ways to begin making changes without overwhelming yourself. Click here to watch this episode on YouTube! 👉 Sign up for Dr. Nancy’s free webinar: https://holisticwholenessinstitute.com About the guest: Dr. Nancy Beliveau is a Functional Medicine Practitioner who helps high-achieving women uncover what's really driving their chronic health conditions and restore their vitality. Through a root cause approach that addresses gut health, hormone optimization, and detoxification, she helps clients heal from the inside out — treating the whole person rather than just their symptoms. As the Founder of the Holistic Wholeness Institute, her mission is to educate, empower, and help people achieve lasting wellness naturally. Connect with Dr. Nancy: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holisticwholenessinstitute Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holisticwholenessinstitute YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HolisticWholenessInstitute About the host: Hi, I'm April Punsalan — a botanist, ethnobotanist, herbalist, and the founder of Wild Herb Academy, dedicated to teaching people how to heal with plants. I want you to heal yourself and your family with the wild herbs that grow beneath your feet. Learn more about me at https://www.wildherbacademy.com/about Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildherbacademy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHerbAcademy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WildherbswithApril Rate, review, and subscribe: Bring the wisdom of wild plants with you. Listen to Wild Herbs with April on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you loved this episode, please leave us a review and, most importantly, share it with someone who could use a little more support on their journey toward hormonal balance and natural wellness. 🌲 Stay WILD. Stay human. And remember—you are nature. With love, April Punsalan ----------------- Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition, and should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health routine, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or managing a medical condition.

What if every plant invites you into a deeper relationship, not only with its medicine, but with the ecosystem it calls home? In this episode, I sit down with forager and permaculturist Bryan Bramlett to explore the remarkable medicinal potential of Japanese knotweed, why it's treasured in herbal traditions, and how it can support healthy aging, circulation, and cardiovascular function. We also dive into ecological stewardship, ethical foraging, and how building a relationship with the plants around us can deepen both our health and our connection to the natural world. I hope this conversation inspires you to see invasive plants in a whole new way. Resources: 👉 Japanese Knotweed Research: https://www.healingecosystems.com/knotweed-research 👉 Million Milkweeds Project: https://www.healingecosystems.com/milkweed-project 👉 Join our inner circle: https://www.wildherbacademy.com/ 👉 What if the plants around you could help you heal? Discover how in our free masterclass: https://www.wildherbacademy.com/become-the-ecosystem 👉 Get a copy of my book: Foraging Wild Herbs: 30 Healing Plants of the Coastal Carolinas About the guest: Bryan Bramlett is an avid forager, permaculturist, and educator who specializes in foraging and tending wild plants. For more than a decade, he has studied and practiced foraging with respected teachers across the country, taught thousands of enthusiastic students, and led workshops on wild food foraging, land stewardship, ecotherapy, and citizen science. Through his work, Bryan helps people deepen their connection with the living world through wild food while empowering them to steward their local ecosystems. His mission is to support both ecological and community health by inspiring responsible stewardship of the landscapes we call home. Connect with Bryan Bramlett: Website: https://www.healingecosystems.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healingecosystems Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healingecosystems YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@healingecosystems Substack: https://healingecosystems.substack.com About the host: Hi, I'm April Punsalan — a botanist, ethnobotanist, herbalist, and the founder of Wild Herb Academy, dedicated to teaching people how to heal with plants. I want you to heal yourself and your family with the wild herbs that grow beneath your feet. Click here to learn more about me. Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildherbacademy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHerbAcademy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WildherbswithApril Rate, review, and subscribe: Bring the wisdom of wild plants with you. Listen to Wild Herbs with April on Apple Podcasts and Spotify . If you loved this episode, please leave us a review and most importantly, share it with someone who's curious about Japanese knotweed as food and medicine. 🌲 Stay WILD. Stay human. And remember—you are nature. With love, April Punsalan ----------------- Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition, and should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health routine, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or managing a medical condition.

What if the secret to nervous system healing wasn't just in the herb but in how it's delivered? In this solo episode, I'm sharing my personal relationship with Passiflora incarnata — one of my favorite nervine herbs for the modern, overstimulated nervous system — including my go-to passionflower recipe for nourishing the nervous system, plus practical tips for growing and harvesting passionflower in your own garden. This one pairs perfectly with my recent conversation with Dr. Shawn Krosnick on the biology of Passiflora, so if you haven't listened yet, start there for the science, then come back here for the medicine. Click here to watch this episode on YouTube! Resources: 👉 What if the plants around you could help you heal? Discover how in our free masterclass: https://www.wildherbacademy.com/become-the-ecosystem 👉 If you want to learn the language of plants and learn how to connect with an infinite number of herbs, Medical Botany opens mid-August: https://www.wildherbacademy.com/medical-botany-1-waitlist-1 About the me: Hi, I'm April Punsalan — a botanist, ethnobotanist, herbalist, and the founder of Wild Herb Academy, dedicated to teaching you how to heal with plants. I want you to heal yourself and your family with the wild herbs that grow beneath your feet. Click here to learn more about me. Get a copy of my book "Foraging Wild Herbs: 30 Healing Plants of the Coastal Carolinas": https://uscpress.com/Foraging-Wild-Herbs Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildherbacademy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHerbAcademy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WildherbswithApril Rate, review, and subscribe: Bring the wisdom of wild plants with you. Listen to Wild Herbs with April on Apple Podcasts and Spotify . If you loved this episode, please leave us a review and most importantly, share it with someone who's curious about how to nourish their nervous system with passionflower. 🌲 Stay WILD. Stay human. And remember—you are nature. With love, April Punsalan ----------------- Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition, and should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health routine, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or managing a medical condition.

Did you know carpenter bees can get drunk while visiting passionflowers? In this episode of the Wild Herbs Podcast, Dr. Shawn Krosnick, a professor of biology at Tennessee Technological University, shares insights from her years of research on the genus Passiflora. She uncovers the floral anatomy of passionflower, its pollination biology, primary fruit dispersers, evolutionary relationships with other plant families, and why it holds the record for the greatest leaf shape diversity in the plant kingdom. Click here to watch this episode on YouTube! Resources: 👉 Krosnick, S., & Moore, K. (2024). Rooting students in their botanical history: A method to engage students in botany and herbaria. Plants, People, Planet, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1002/ppp3.10595 👉 What if the plants around you could help you heal? Discover how in our free masterclass: https://www.wildherbacademy.com/become-the-ecosystem 👉 Join our inner circle: https://www.wildherbacademy.com/ 👉 Get a copy of my book: Foraging Wild Herbs: 30 Healing Plants of the Coastal Carolinas About the guest: Dr. Shawn Krosnick is a Professor of Biology at Tennessee Technological University, where she teaches courses in botany, plant ecology, plant-animal interactions, anatomy, and developmental biology. Her research focuses on the ecology, evolution, and reproductive biology of plants, with particular interests in pollination, seed dispersal, plant-animal interactions, and biodiversity conservation. Dr. Krosnick directs the Hollister Herbarium at Tennessee Tech and works closely with undergraduate and graduate students on field and laboratory research projects. Her work has included studies of native plant diversity, plant reproduction, pollination biology, and the fascinating relationships between plants and the animals that interact with them. As both a researcher and educator, she is passionate about helping people better understand the natural world and the important roles plants play in ecosystems and human society. Connect with Dr. Shawn: Website: https://sites.tntech.edu/skrosnick/ Email: skrosnick@tntech.edu About the host: Hi, I'm April Punsalan — a botanist, ethnobotanist, herbalist, and the founder of Wild Herb Academy, dedicated to teaching people how to heal with plants. I want you to heal yourself and your family with the wild herbs that grow beneath your feet. Click here to learn more about me. Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildherbacademy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHerbAcademy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WildherbswithApril Rate, review, and subscribe: Bring the wisdom of wild plants with you. Listen to Wild Herbs with April on Apple Podcasts and Spotify . If you loved this episode, please leave us a review and most importantly, share it with someone who's curious about plant evolution, pollination, or the remarkable diversity of the genus Passiflora. 🌲 Stay WILD. Stay human. And remember—you are nature. With love, April Punsalan ----------------- Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition, and should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health routine, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or managing a medical condition.

What does it really mean to be grounded before you forage? In this episode of the Wild Herbs Podcast, I talk with author, anthropologist, and ethnobotanist Lisa Rose about what it means to forage with full awareness. Lisa shares how she grew up foraging on the shores of Lake Michigan, why water stewardship belongs in every foraging conversation, and how engaging all your senses before you harvest can prevent dangerous plant misidentification. We also walk through acorn processing, explore why foraged foods offer more nutritional diversity than anything in a grocery store, and dig into the story behind her book Urban Foraging . Resources: 👉 Buy Lisa's book: Urban Foraging: Find, Gather, and Cook 50 Wild Plants: https://www.amazon.com/Urban-Foraging-Find-Gather-Plants/dp/1643260839/ 👉 What if the plants around you could help you heal? Discover how in our free masterclass: https://www.wildherbacademy.com/become-the-ecosystem 👉 Join our inner circle: https://www.wildherbacademy.com/ About the guest, Lisa M. Rose: Lisa M. Rose is an anthropologist, author, ethnobotanist, and forager with a professional focus on community health and local food systems. She has gathered her food, farming, and wild plant knowledge from many people and places along a very delicious journey. Author of Midwest Foraging (115 wild and flavorful edibles) , Midwest Medicinal Plants (109 wild herbs for health and wellness) , and Urban Foraging (50 wild plants to find, gather, and cook) , Lisa brings ethnobotanical expertise to everyday kitchens and medicine cabinets. Beyond the Great Lakes, Lisa's interest in ethnobotany and herbal medicine has taken her across the United States and into Central and South America as well as Asia and Europe to study plants, people, health, and their connection to place. When she is not in her own gardens or kitchen, Lisa can be found in the fields, forests, and the jungles of the city gleaning inspiration for her work at burdockandrose.com . Connect with Lisa M. Rose: Website: https://burdockandrose.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa.m.rose Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/author.lisa.rose About the host, April Punsalan: Hi, I'm April Punsalan — a botanist, ethnobotanist, herbalist, and the founder of Wild Herb Academy, dedicated to teaching the healing world of plants. My new book "Foraging Wild Herbs: 30 Healing Plants of the Coastal Carolinas", is a hands-on guide to identifying, ethically harvesting, and turning wild herbs into potent remedies for everyday wellness. Grab your copy here: https://uscpress.com/Foraging-Wild-Herbs Connect with April Punsalan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildherbacademy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHerbAcademy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WildherbswithApril Rate, review, and subscribe: Bring the wisdom of wild plants with you. Listen to Wild Herbs with April on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you loved this episode, please leave us a review and most importantly, share it with someone who is who is a beginner forager, wants to reconnect with the natural world, or is curious about finding nutrient-dense food outside the grocery store. 🌲 Stay WILD. Stay human. And remember—you are nature. With love, April Punsalan ----------------- Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition, and should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health routine, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or managing a medical condition.

What if the best medicine for your body has nothing to do with treating your disease and everything to do with treating you? That's the question at the heart of this conversation, and I am so honored to bring you one of the most respected voices in herbal medicine today, David Winston. In this episode of the Wild Herbs Podcast, I talk with herbalist and ethnobotanist David Winston about how plant energetics and human energetics help match herbs to a person’s constitution so we treat people rather than diseases. David reflects on herbal medicine’s resurgence since the late 1960s, shares how his early connection with plants began in childhood, and explains why herbalism and orthodox medicine are complementary. We discuss the difference between treating a disease and treating a person, nootropic herbs, compliance and dosing forms, the concept of synergy in herbal formulas, nature’s role in mental health, foundations of health, and mimosa (Albizia) bark as a powerful mood elevator. David also describes his two-year clinical training program and formula-building approach. Timestamp: 00:00 Teaser 01:05 Meet our guest, David Winston 02:29 Herbalism then and now 07:01 How plants chose him 09:32 Plants communicate wisdom 18:12 Science and tradition together 20:28 Herbs versus medicine 24:56 Herbs for recovery 28:26 Forms and compliance 32:47 Defining herbal energetics 34:59 Becoming a great herbalist 39:14 Treat people not diseases 41:16 Herbal synergy basics 41:39 Antagonism in formulas 43:55 Synergy for depression 47:07 Youth depression after COVID 54:01 Foundations before herbs 56:31 David's personal herbal routine 57:45 Anti-inflammatory diet herbs 01:03:12 Albizia as mood elevator 01:05:37: Broken hearts syndrome 01:08:03 David's two-year clinical training program Herbs and plants mentioned in this episode: Plantain, bacopa, gotu kola, lion's mane, St. John's wort, lemon balm, white peony, lavender, rosemary, Albizia julibrissin (mimosa bark and flowers), hawthorn, rose, andrographis, turmeric, ginger, blueberries, marshmallow, oak bark Buy David’s book: Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina and Stress Relief – 2nd ed. 👉 https://herbalstudies.net/product/adaptogens-herbs-for-strength-stamina-and-stress-relief-2nd-ed Links & resources: Enroll in David Winston’s two-year Clinical Herbalist Training Program, one of the most respected programs in the field. Apply now at Herbal Studies: https://herbalstudies.net/herbalist-training Want to learn herbs at your own pace? I teach how to make medicine with wild herbs inside the Wild Herb Academy Membership. The doors are open now: https://www.wildherbacademy.com/learnwildherbs About the guest, David Winston: David Winston, RH (AHG), is an Herbalist and Ethnobotanist with nearly six decades of training and 50 years of clinical practice across Chinese, Western/Eclectic, and Southeastern herbal traditions, and serves as dean of David Winston's Center for Herbal Studies and president of Herbalist & Alchemist, Inc. A prolific author and internationally recognized lecturer, David has taught at medical schools and professional symposia worldwide, and is the primary author of landmark texts including Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina and Stress Relief and Herbal Therapeutics , now in its 14th edition. Driven by a deep passion for clinical herbal medicine and adaptogens, David has dedicated his life to serving others and sharing the wonders of herbs, a mission recognized by honors including an honorary DSc from the National University of Natural Medicine and the American Botanical Council's Mark Blumenthal Herbal Community Builder Award. Connect with David Winston: Website: https://herbalstudies.net Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwherbstudies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidwinstonrh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DavidWinstonCHS About the host, April Punsalan: Hi, I'm April Punsalan — a botanist, ethnobotanist, herbalist, and the founder of Wild Herb Academy, dedicated to teaching the healing world of plants. My new book "Foraging Wild Herbs: 30 Healing Plants of the Coastal Carolinas" , is a hands-on guide to identifying, ethically harvesting, and turning wild herbs into potent remedies for everyday wellness. Grab your copy here: https://uscpress.com/Foraging-Wild-Herbs Connect with April Punsalan: Website: https://www.wildherbacademy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildherbacademy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHerbAcademy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WildherbswithApril Rate, review, and subscribe: Bring the wisdom of wild plants with you. Listen to Wild Herbs with April on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you loved this episode, please leave us a review and most importantly, share it with someone who is battling chronic illness, navigating depression, or curious about what it really means to treat the person, not just the disease. 🌲 Stay WILD. Stay human. And remember—you are nature. With love, April Punsalan ---- Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition, and should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health routine, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or managing a medical condition.

What if spending just two days in nature could give you a full month of health benefits and flower essences could help you evolve faster consciously? In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Katie Hess, the founder of LOTUSWEI flower essences, author of Flowerevolution , and expert of bioenergetic remedies. Katie shares how a chance encounter with a mysterious indigenous woman on the cobblestone streets of Mexico changed the entire trajectory of her life and led her to become one of the world's leading experts on bioenergetic flower remedies. If you spend hours in front of a screen, struggle with low energy, depression, or feel disconnected from nature, this episode is for you. Katie breaks down how flower essences work on a vibrational and energetic level, how it differs from herbalism, and and the ways flower essences can support emotional balance, joy, courage, and personal transformation. In this episode, we cover: 00:00 Teaser and Intro 00:57 Meet our guest Katie Hess 01:43 Katie’s origin story in Mexico 03:56 Bringing essences to the US 06:13 Lessons from her teacher 09:41 How flower essences work 16:02 White Yarrow for digital burnout 17:59 Flowers in ceremony and ritual 21:00 Flower baths 22:24 Wild Herb Academy 23:16 Flower picks for depression 23:28 Joyful flower picks 24:09 Water memory and Emoto 26:48 Body as crystal amplifier 30:07 Ecosystem flower themes 30:59 Tibetan offerings and Chulen 34:14 Flower Quiz explained 37:51 Fearlessness and mortality 40:42 Follow your heart 43:12 Where to find Katie Links & Resources: If you want to know exactly which essences are right for you at this moment, take Katie’s Flower Quiz here . Shop Katie's flower essences and use the code WILDHERB at checkout to save 10% off your order. Watch Katie's new docuseries Flower Hunters , where she travels to wild places around the world to collect rare flower elixirs. Season 2 is coming soon so make sure to subscribe so you don't miss it. Want to reclaim your health and learn herbs with a botanist at your own pace? Join a growing community of plant lovers discovering the healing world of wild herbs. The Wild Herb Academy Membership gives you the tools, guidance, and inspiration to get started today. Claim your 14-day trial for just $1. About the guest, Katie Hess: Katie Hess is the author of Flowerevolution , founder of LOTUSWEI and expert of bioenergetic remedies. She has collected over 300 flower essences across the world and studied their impact over the last 25 years. She established an intuitive system for doctors, natural practitioners and all individuals to determine their own needs, accelerate their transformation and realize their true potential. Connect with Katie Hess: Website: https://www.lotuswei.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lotuswei/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lotuswei About the host, April Punsalan: Hi, I'm April Punsalan — a botanist, ethnobotanist, herbalist, and the founder of Wild Herb Academy, dedicated to teaching the healing world of plants. My new book "Foraging Wild Herbs: 30 Healing Plants of the Coastal Carolinas" , is a hands-on guide to identifying, ethically harvesting, and turning wild herbs into potent remedies for everyday wellness. Grab your copy here: https://uscpress.com/Foraging-Wild-Herbs Connect with April Punsalan: Website: https://www.wildherbacademy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildherbacademy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHerbAcademy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WildherbswithApril Rate, review, and subscribe: Bring the wisdom of wild plants with you. Listen to Wild Herbs with April on Apple Podcasts and Spotify . If you loved this episode, please leave us a review and most importantly, share it with someone who loves flowers. 🌲 Stay WILD. Stay human. And remember—you are nature. With love, April Punsalan --------- Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition, and should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health routine, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or managing a medical condition.

What does it really take to break free from addiction and what if plants held more answers than we've been told? And what if those same plants could also help us face the one thing we fear even more than our addictions — death? In this episode, I sit down with herbalist and natural medicine legend Brigitte Mars to talk about the natural way of healing from addiction, the healing power of plant medicine, and why your lawn might be more of a pharmacy than you think. Brigitte Mars is someone I deeply admire for her decades of lived experience with plants, healing, and service. She has spent over 60 years working with herbal medicine, authored 18 books, and serves as both a psychedelic sitter and end-of-life doula. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why your lawn could be your salad bowl Herbs and oils that support addiction recovery How psychedelic-assisted therapy is changing lives Plant medicine as soul retrieval and heart opening What it means to be an end-of-life doula and how plant medicine fits into that sacred work Memorable Quotes: "We need to stop being a just say no culture and become a just say how culture." "Millions of people using something for thousands of years means a lot more to me than a two-year rat study." "Rather than feeling hopeless, we can all do something — maybe you're growing plants on the balcony, that's a good start." Buy Brigitte’s books: Addiction-Free Naturally Natural Remedies for Mental and Emotional Health Dandelion Medicine Nettle Power Other books: https://www.brigittemars.com/books Links & Resources: Never wonder "what plant is that?" again. Brigitte's iPlant app puts plant identification right in your pocket. Whether you're out on a hike or exploring your backyard, you'll have a trusted herbal guide with you wherever you go. Download iPlant on iOS. Want more herbal wisdom from Brigitte? Stay in the loop with the latest news, tips, and updates straight from Brigitte herself. Sign up for her newsletter here . Brigitte's courses will inspire every corner of your life. Join Sacred Self Care, Herbal Kitchen Wizardry, and Hip Homemaker — plus get the HempNut Cookbook eBook when you sign up. Explore the courses here. Want to learn wild herbs at your own pace? Join a growing community of plant lovers discovering the healing world of wild herbs. The Wild Herb Academy Membership gives you the tools, guidance, and inspiration to get started today. Claim your 14-day trial for just $1. About the guest, Brigitte Mars: Brigitte Mars is an Herbalist author of 18 books on Natural medicine and professor at Naropa University. She is a psychedelic sitter and End-Of-Life Doula and has been working with herbal medicine for over 60 years. She has written the book Natural Remedies for Mental and Emotional Health and Addiction Free Naturally. She is currently working on her 19th book. About the host, April Punsalan: April is a botanist, ethnobotanist, herbalist, and the founder of Wild Herb Academy, dedicated to teaching the healing world of plants. Rate, review, and subscribe: Bring the wisdom of wild plants with you. Listen to Wild Herbs with April on Apple Podcasts and S potify . If you loved this episode, please leave us a review and most importantly, share it with someone who is walking through addiction, loss, or simply searching for a deeper connection to the Earth and to themselves. 🌲 Stay WILD. Stay human. And remember—you are nature. With love, April Punsalan Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition, and should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health routine, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or managing a medical condition.

What if your dreams were a direct conversation with the Earth itself? In this episode, I sit down with Lauren Morgan, a community herbalist, dream weaver, and author of Seasonal Herbalism , whose work bridges the worlds of plant medicine and dreaming. This conversation weaves together herbalism, dreaming, and deep Earth connection in a way that feels both grounding and expansive. You will learn how plants speak to you in your dreams, how dreaming reconnects you to the living Earth, and what it means to remember your dreams as a form of soul guidance. Lauren also shares her personal journey of losing and reclaiming dream recall, her work with mugwort and rosemary, and powerful dream experiences that reveal how plants actively teach and support us in waking life. If you’ve ever wondered whether your dreams are meaningful, how to reconnect with them, or how plants might be communicating with you beyond the physical world, this episode will open something in you. Notable plant allies mentioned: Mugwort Rosemary Hawthorn Cottonwood Magnolia Memorable Quotes: “If we are connected to the plants in our waking life, they will show up in our dreams.” ~ Lauren Morgan “The plants will show up in your dreams because they want to help you help your people. They want to help you help the world.” “I'm like a collector of dreams featuring healing herbs and have learned a lot about kind of how they work within dreams.” Buy Lauren's book: Seasonal Herbalism: A Beginner's Path to Medicine-Making and Dreaming with Mother Earth Links & Resources: If you want to begin working with your dreams, Lauren is offering Lesson 1 of her Dreamweaving Course for free: https://www.herbsanddreams.com/dreamweaving-course If you’re an Earth dreamer, dreamweaver, or plant lover longing to deepen your relationship with dreams and plant wisdom, you can join her Herbs and Dreams Membership here: https://www.herbsanddreams.com/membership Want to learn herbs at your own pace? Join a growing community of plant lovers discovering the healing world of wild herbs. The Wild Herb Academy Membership gives you the tools, guidance, and inspiration to get started today. Claim your 14-day trial for just $1. About the guest, Lauren Morgan: Lauren Morgan is a community herbalist, dreamer, Earth-based ceremonialist, healer, author of the book Seasonal Herbalism: A Beginner's Path to Medicine Making and Dreaming with Mother Earth . She's a mother and teacher, creatrix and host of the Herbs and Dreams Podcast . She teaches classes and convene community gatherings online and in-person devoted to learning how to weave our lives with the wisdom of dreams, in alliance with the healing plants of Mother Earth on behalf of All Life. You can find Lauren on her website About the host, April Punsalan: April is a botanist, ethnobotanist, herbalist, and the founder of Wild Herb Academy , dedicated to teaching the healing world of plants. Connect with April Punsalan: Website: https://www.wildherbacademy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildherbacademy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHerbAcademy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WildherbswithApril Rate, review, and subscribe: Bring the wisdom of wild plants with you. Listen to Wild Herbs with April on Apple Podcasts and Spotify . If you loved this episode, please leave us a review and most importantly, share it with someone who feels called to reconnect with plants and the wisdom of the Earth through dreams. 🌲 Stay WILD. Stay human. And remember—you are nature. With love, April Punsalan

What does it truly mean to rewild yourself? In this powerful, impactful episode, I had a conversation with Jesse Wolf Hardin, an American author, activist, musician, artist, herbalist, and wilderness guide to explore the concept of ''rewilding". This conversation goes far beyond ecology. It’s an invitation to remember that we are not separate from nature. We are nature. Together, we talked about how modern life has distanced us from our instincts, intuition, and wild essence and how reconnecting with the Earth can restore not only ecosystems, but our very identity. From Wolf’s 50 years living off-grid in New Mexico to his reflections on plants, activism, and inner transformation, this episode is a call to return to your roots, reclaim your wildness, and live more fully, and authentically. In this episode, you’ll learn: 00:00 – Teaser and Intro 00:43 – Jesse Wolf Hardin & his life’s work 02:12 – What rewilding really means 03:06 – Rewilding ecosystems vs. rewilding ourselves 04:28 – Disconnection, conflict, and the illusion of separation 07:08 – Humans as “feelers” of the Earth 10:04 – Wolf’s early experiences of wildness 12:17 – Learning from elders and living outside the system 14:02 – Finding his land in New Mexico 15:41 – Living off-grid and building a life rooted in nature 20:04 – Technology vs. connection: reaching the world from the wild 21:28 – The Good Medicine Confluence experience 23:16 – Feeling like an outsider & carrying “medicine” 24:44 – Raising children with imagination and wildness 26:26 – Can you rewild in the city or suburbs? 29:11 – Rewilding as a lifelong process 32:10 – Practical ways to begin rewilding anywhere 35:37 – Plant energy, medicine, and ecological connection 40:04 – Lessons from plants (especially Alder) 42:42 – Recommended books by Wolf 44:25 – Final reflections & gratitude Memorable Quote: “We cannot be natural practitioners unless we are within our own nature.” ~ Jesse Wolf Hardin “You are a part, just as the tree is, of all that has ever existed.” “Rewilding is not a place. It’s a way of being.” Books by Jesse Wolf Hardin: The Healing Terrain Wonderements Links & Resources: Good Medicine Confluence About the guest, Jesse Wolf Hardin: Jesse Wolf Hardin is a presenter, musician, ecosopher, activist, artist, and author of hundreds of magazine articles and dozens of books – a champion of both human and bio diversity, as well as of nature’s medicines. Wolf tends and rewilds his very remote wilderness sanctuary home, and founded the international Good Medicine Confluence and Plant Healer Magazine with Kiva Rose in 2008. Connect with Wolf and Plant Healer on Instagram About the host, April Punsalan: April is a botanist, ethnobotanist, herbalist, and the founder of Wild Herb Academy , dedicated to teaching the healing world of plants. Connect with April: Wild Herb Academy Instagram Page Invitation Bring the wisdom of wild plants with you. Listen to Wild Herbs with April on Apple Podcasts and Spotify . If you loved this episode, please leave us a review and most importantly, share it with someone who feels called to reconnect with plants in a deeper way and to reWILD their spirit. 🌲 Stay WILD. Stay human. And remember—you are nature. With Love, April Punsalan

What if one of the most powerful longevity “superfoods” was literally falling from trees around you? In this episode, I sit down with naturopathic doctor Dr. Saeid Mushtagh to explore the science, tradition, and real-world benefits of pine pollen, a potent plant ally known for supporting hormones, energy, and longevity. From its roots in traditional Chinese medicine to modern clinical insights, this conversation dives deep into how pine pollen influences the HPA axis, supports anabolic health, and may help combat the chronic stress patterns of modern life. You’ll also learn how to harvest, preserve, and use pine pollen safely, and why freshness matters more than species. In this episode, you’ll learn: 00:00 – Teaser & Intro 01:51 – Meet Dr. Saeid Mushtagh 03:04 – The origin story of the Canadian Pine Pollen Company 13:59 – Pine pollen & longevity: what it is & why it's a superfood 18:55 – How to harvest & store pine pollen at home 22:12 – Balancing hormones, reducing cortisol & improving sleep 29:35 – How pine pollen supports adrenal gland health 31:01 – Anabolic health, aging & why hormones decline over time 37:16 – The key enzymes in pine pollen & how they work in the body 39:45 – Pine pollen, oxygen levels, cellular energy & inflammation 45:48 – Best ways to take pine pollen for maximum absorption 49:20 – Pine pollen & gut health: microbiome impact 53:01 – Canadian Pine Pollen Company products & where to find Dr. Saeid 59:42 – Pine pollen & PCOS: is it safe for women with high testosterone? Resources mentioned: Wild Certified Organic Pine Pollen | 100% Wildcrafted in Canada: Canadian Pine Pollen Company Enter code Wildherb for a discount at checkout About the guest, Dr. Saeid Mushtagh: Dr. Mushtagh is a licensed naturopathic Physician and has been practicing naturopathic medicine in Canada since 2006. He is a graduate from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto and specializes in functional medicine, offering personalized diagnosis and treatment in his private practice. His integrative approach is rooted in therapeutic diets as the foundation for healing and long-term wellness. In addition to his clinical work, he is the co-founder of the Canadian Pine Pollen Company. Connect with Dr. Saeid Mushtagh: https://www.instagram.com/canadianpinepollen/ About the host, April Punsalan: April is a botanist, ethnobotanist, herbalist, and the founder of Wild Herb Academy , dedicated to teaching the healing world of plants. Connect with April: https://www.instagram.com/wildherbacademy/ Invitation If Pine speaks to you, take time this winter to sit with a pine tree. Observe its needles, cones, and presence. Let it teach you directly. Bring the wisdom of wild plants with you. Listen to Wild Herbs with April on Apple Podcasts and Spotify . If you loved this episode, please leave us a review or share it with someone who feels called to reconnect with plants in a deeper way. 🌲 Stay wild. Stay human. And remember—you are nature. With Love, April Punsalan

In this returning episode of the Wild Herbs Podcast, April dives deeply into the medicine, botany, and spirit of Pine—an ancient evergreen ally that shows up for us when we need resilience the most. Pine has survived ice ages, climate shifts, and mass extinctions, and in the heart of winter it continues to offer powerful medicine for the lungs, immune system, and spirit. In this episode, April weaves together botany, herbal medicine, Ayurveda, and intuitive plant wisdom to explore why Pine is such a profound teacher for 2026. This episode is both a practical guide and a spiritual invitation—to slow down, receive fully, and remember that plants are not just remedies, but living oracles. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why Pine is one of the most ancient and resilient trees on Earth How Pine’s xylem and spiral water movement reflect efficient, rhythmic growth How to identify pines using needles, fascicles, sheaths, and cones Why Pine is especially important medicine in winter The medicinal actions of Pine (expectorant, antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory) How Pine supports colds, mucus, immunity, and inflammation Why fresh Pine is preferred over dried The spiritual symbolism of Pine, spirals, and the Fibonacci pattern What Pine teaches us about receiving, presence, and sustainable growth How to build a relationship with plants before turning to books Why intuitive plant connection is a vital part of herbal medicine Mentioned in this episode: Medical Botany: Foundations in Ancient Plant Wisdom, Click Here to Join Medical Botany Waitlist and Be the First to Know When Doors Open! Registration opens February 9, 2026 Course begins February 17, 2026 Invitation If Pine speaks to you, take time this winter to sit with a pine tree. Observe its needles, cones, and presence. Let it teach you directly. If you loved this episode, please leave us a review or share it with someone who feels called to reconnect with plants in a deeper way. 🌲 Stay wild. Stay human. And remember—you are nature. With Love, April Punsalan

In this deeply nourishing episode of The Wild Herbs Podcast , April Punsalan sits down with Malieokalani Urrutia, founder of Sacred Woman School , to explore the ancient feminine wisdom of the womb. Together they uncover what it means to live from the womb space—a center of intuition, creation, and divine knowingand how this awareness transforms a woman’s life. Malieokalani shares how women can awaken and heal their womb energy through connection, ceremony, and remembrance, offering profound insight into the spiral of feminine creation , the energetic anatomy of the womb, and how menopause marks not an ending, but a rebirth into wisdom and power . Listeners are guided through a gentle womb clearing and activation , and learn how to use the womb as an oracle, a source of intuitive guidance, clarity, and inner truth. 💫 In this episode, you’ll learn: What it means to “live from the womb space” The spiral energy of creation and how it moves through the body How modern women can reclaim ancient womb wisdom The energetic power of menopause as transformation A guided womb activation and clearing practice Resources Mentioned: Womb Wisdom Workshop with Malieokalani – November 12, Register for Sacred Womb Garden Crafting a Sacred Womb Oil with April Punsalan – November 13, Register for Sacred Womb Garden Womb Wisdom Level 1 Training – November 15, Womb Level 1 Training Sacred Woman School, The School and Offerings

Why you need to hear this episode with Nishanth Gurav What if the key to healing our bodies, our spirits, and our planet has been preserved for thousands of years — by people living in deep relationship with the land? In this unforgettable conversation, ethnobotanist Nishanth Gurav takes us inside the Gond Tribe of India, considered one of the oldest Indigenous communities in the world. Nishanth has lived with the Gond for nearly two years, documenting their wild foods, sacred groves, and medicinal rituals — and what he shares will change how you see the plants outside your door. This isn’t theory. It’s lived wisdom. And it may just be the medicine our modern world is starving for. What you’ll learn in this episode: 🌿 Why the Gond people eat 10–20 wild greens a day and never use the word “weed” 🌿 How sacred groves protect biodiversity more effectively than modern conservation laws 🌿 The barefoot ritual that dissolves the separation between human and forest 🌿 How simple fermented foods and herbal kitchens keep disease away 🌿 The Gond approach to bone-setting, gut healing, and skin health using only local plants 🌿 Why Indigenous wisdom offers real solutions to our modern crises: climate, health, and mental well-being Nishanth isn’t just my guest today — he’s also my teaching partner inside Medical Botany: Mastery of the Flowering Plant Medicines. Every Wednesday, he joins us live to share his ethnobotanical knowledge and stories directly with Medical Botany apprentices. Alumni always comment how much they loved Nishant's teachings in Medical Botany. It is a true honor to have him join us in Medical Botany. If this episode stirred something in you, don’t just listen — come learn from Nishanth himself. 👉 Join Medical Botany (Sept 3–7 only): Click to Join the Medical Botany Apprenticeship: Mastery of the Flowering Medicines We begin September 10, 2025 , and I can’t wait for you to experience this life-changing apprenticeship. Please share this episode with at least one friend. This episode contains so much medicine and wisdom that many people need to hear. I love you! With Love and Green Blessings, April Punsalan

What does it truly mean to come home to the land—and why is land a source of both healing and power? 🌿 In this inspiring episode of the Wild Herbs Podcast, April sits down with Aleya Fraser, author of Caribbean Herbalism and land steward in Trinidad & Tobago. Aleya shares her extraordinary journey from Johns Hopkins medical labs and urban life to farming on ancestral lands, embracing agroecology, and creating spaces where others can reconnect with the earth. Together, they discuss: The life-changing moment that called Aleya back to the land Why land is power and a source of freedom for our communities How agroecology connects farming, healing, and social justice Simple spiritual practices to reconnect to local land—even if you live in the city Trinidad’s rich herbal traditions and the plants that have shaped Aleya's path Listeners will leave this episode feeling grounded, inspired, and called to reconnect with the rhythms of the Earth. Stay in Touch with Aleya and Access the Free Medical Botany Lessons: Aleya Fraser on Instagram: @naturalalyea Aleya’s land and cacao project: @panoramacacao April’s free 6-lesson Medical Botany preview, Click here to learn Medical Botany for free! Aleya's Caribbean Herbalism Website Aleya's Substack Get Aleya's book Caribbean Herbalism Click Here I hope you enjoyed this episode as much as I did. Follow this show so you don't miss an episode. With Love and Gratitude, April

You can't miss this episode with Doug Tallamy! Doug is a conservation visionary, renowned entomologist, ecologist, professor, and New York Times bestselling author. As the co-founder of the Homegrown National Park initiative, Doug shares his visionary approach to transforming our lawns and backyards into thriving ecosystems that support biodiversity and combat biodiversity loss. You will be super pumped after this episode to transform your yard! ​ What You Will Learn: The Lawn Epidemic: Doug discusses the staggering statistic that over 40 million acres of the U.S. are covered in lawns—an area larger than New England. He emphasizes the potential impact if homeowners reduced their lawn space by half, potentially restoring 20 million acres to native habitats, surpassing the combined area of all major national parks. ​ Genesis of a Movement: Delving into his background, Doug recounts the pivotal moment that ignited his passion for conservation. Moving to a property overrun with invasive species, he observed a stark absence of native insects and wildlife, leading him to investigate the profound effects of non-native plants on local ecosystems. ​ The Insect-Plant Connection: Highlighting the specialized relationships between native plants and insects, Doug explains how many insects have co-evolved with specific plants. The decline of these native plants directly threatens insect populations, which in turn affects the broader food web, including bird species and you. ​ Empowering Homeowners: Doug introduces you to the Homegrown National Park initiative, a grassroots call-to-action encouraging you to transform your outdoor spaces. By planting native species and reducing lawn areas, you can play a crucial role in restoring ecological balance. ​ Success Stories and Practical Tips So You can Get Started: Sharing inspiring anecdotes, Doug illustrates how simple changes in landscaping practices have led to the return of diverse wildlife, from caterpillars to birds. He offers practical advice on selecting native plants and creating environments that support local fauna. ​ Relevant Links: Homegrown National Park Initiative: Learn more about how you can contribute to this nationwide movement by visiting Homegrown National Park . ​ Doug Tallamy's Books: Bringing Nature Home: Discover the essential role of native plants in our landscapes. Purchase here . ​ Nature's Best Hope: A blueprint for individuals to help save the planet by starting in their own yards. Purchase here . ​ The Nature of Oaks: An intimate look at the life cycle of oak trees and their importance to wildlife. Purchase here . How Can I Help, Saving Nature with Your Yard, Purchase NEW Book ​ Native Plant Resources: National Wildlife Federation's Native Plant Finder: Identify native plants specific to your area to support local wildlife. Access the tool here . ​ If you want to learn how to connect with wild herbs for food and medicine, Click Here ! Please share this episode with as many friends and family members as possible. Let's spread Doug's important message and mission and transform the health of this Earth, one yard at a time. With So Much Love and the Chirp of the Yellow-rumped Warbler, April P.S. I would be super grateful for a good rating of the Wild Herb Podcast, it will help our small show grow!

In this fascinating episode, I sit down with Dr. Stephen E. Lindow , a distinguished plant pathologist and microbial ecologist , to explore the phyllosphere —the diverse microbiome that covers plant leaves. Dr. Lindow shares his groundbreaking research on plant-associated bacteria and their role in plant health, immunity, and even their potential impact on human microbiomes. Key Topics Covered: What is the Phyllosphere? Understanding the microbiome of leaves. Bacteria on Leaves: Learn how thousands of different microbes colonize the surface of plants. Microbes & the Environment: How natural ecosystems support a more diverse plant microbiome than monocultures. Impact of Agriculture: How large-scale farming affects plant microbiomes. The Ice-Nucleating Bacteria Discovery: How certain bacteria can influence frost damage in crops. Foraging & Food Safety: What to know about wild foraging and the presence of microbes on leaves. The Human Gut Connection: Could eating wild plants positively impact your gut microbiome? Why You Should Listen to This Episode: ✔️ Gain insights into the unseen world of plant microbiomes. ✔️ Learn how plants defend themselves with their microbial allies. ✔️ Understand how foraging wild herbs may support gut health. ✔️ Discover new perspectives on food safety and plant-based diets. Resources & Links: Read Dr. Stephen Lindow’s Research on the Phyllosphere - Phyllosphere Paper 🌿 Join Medical Botany 1 - Registration Opens January 29th! Medical Botany 1 Follow Wild Herbs Podcast for More Herbal Wisdom We hope you enjoyed this deep dive into the microbial world of plants ! Make sure to follow the Wild Herb Podcast to learn from future expert guests who will continue to explore the intersection of plants, health, and microbiomes . Don’t forget to follow & leave a review! 🌱 Learn Wild Herbs. Stay Wild! Stay Human!

Discover the sacred medicine of Iboga, the transformative power of this plant, and the modern-day applications of one of the most sacred plants on this Earth! In this episode with Levi Barker, initiated Iboga plant medicine administer and retreat facilitator, you will learn: 1. The rich history of Iboga. 2. How Iboga has been revered by the Bwiti people of Central Africa for centuries. 3. Levi's personal story of transformation with this sacred plant medicine. 4. Iboga's healing power and modern-day applications. 5. Learn about the offerings of the Iboga Wellness Center in Costa Rica. You don't want to miss out on this wild herb episode. Reception was a little off in the beginning of the episode, so you will have to increase the volume, but about mid way, Levi's voice is very clear, and you can turn the volume back down. Open your mind, and let's embark on an enlightening journey together. Learn more about Levi and the Iboga Wellness Center With Love and Light, April Punsalan