The Elder Tree Podcast

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Episodes: 188

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The Elder Tree is a not-for profit organisation, empowering people through grassroots herbal education. This podcast showcases a myriad of amazing plant medicine folk from around Australia doing inspiring things. There are four segments to the podcast: - Herbal Education: Presented by Tatiana Dawn and Cat Green - Permaculture Herbalism: Presented by Tonielle Christensen and Taj Scicluna - Sacred Herbalism: Presented by Stephanie Hazel •⁠ ⁠Self Care With Herbs: Presented by Jessyca Bosscha Buy us a cuppa so we can continue our work: https://buymeacoffee.com/theeldertree

Episode Date
188: The Unhinged Teapot (and other medicine-making adventures)
Jul 13, 2026
183. A Farewell: Jess Bosscha on Self Care with Herbs
Jul 13, 2026
182. The Alchemy of Spirit & Dreams
Jul 04, 2026
185. Relationship, Observation & Wonder: Caroline Parker on Permaculture Herbalism
Jun 21, 2026
184. Regenerative Herbal Culture: Nick Pratt on Herbal Education
Jun 21, 2026
183. Held by Herbs During Times of Transformation: Kristin Zanotti on Self Care with Herbs
Jun 10, 2026
182. Cannabis as Teacher: Yelena Bide on Sacred Herbalism
May 30, 2026
181. Getting Grounded with Permaculture Action: Rupert Faust on Permaculture Herbalism
May 26, 2026
180. The Lost Language of Herbal Medicine: Elizabeth Greenwood on Herbal Education
May 16, 2026
179. The Alchemy of People and Plants: Jess Allan on Self Care with Herbs
May 12, 2026
178: The Layers of Listening: Jacqui Bushell on Sacred Herbalism (REISSUE)
May 04, 2026
177. Cultivating Medicine: Ethics and Practice with Cassidy Moss - Permaculture Herbalism
Apr 22, 2026
176. Herbs for Uncertain Times: A Humorous Welcome to Cat Green on Herbal Education
Apr 18, 2026
175. The Value of Letting Ourselves Surrender: Deanne Apostolou on Self Care with Herbs
Apr 09, 2026
172. Street Medics and Free Clinics: 7song on Herbal Education
Apr 01, 2026
174. Wildcrafting As Rebellion: Sacred Herbalism
Apr 01, 2026
173. Garden Of Weaving with Cath Inman: Permaculture Herbalism
Mar 24, 2026
171. Introspection and reflection: Kerri Alexander on Self Care with Herbs
Mar 13, 2026
170. Elderflower, Burdock and Initiation: Matthew Wood on Sacred Herbalism
Mar 03, 2026
169. Lutruwita Herb Farm Tour: Taj Scicluna on Herb Farming
Feb 25, 2026
168. Alchemy in the Temple of Mercury: Benjamin Turale on Herbal Education- Episode Re-release
Feb 17, 2026
167. Self sufficiency as Self Care: Pat Collins on Self Care with Herbs
Feb 13, 2026
166. The Interbeing of Plants and Culture: Rachel Maree on Sacred Herbalism.
Feb 03, 2026
165. Re-Release: Sustainable Funerals, Sociocracy, and Balancing our Nervous Systems: Erin Young on Permaculture Herbalism
Jan 30, 2026
164. Lutruwita Herb Farm Tour: Tatiana Dawn on Herbal Education
Jan 18, 2026
163. Deliciously Weaving the Plants Into Our Everyday: Genna Pyewacket on Self Care with Herbs
Jan 10, 2026
162. Re-release. Animism, Ayuahasca and Lost Context: Skye Cielita Flor on Sacred Herbalism
Jan 04, 2026
161. Medicinal Resilience & Essential Permaculture with Taj Scicluna
Dec 29, 2025
160. Chamomile- Gentle Doesn't Mean Weak: Cat Green on Herbal Education
Dec 27, 2025
159. The Medicinal Gardener: Caroline Parker on Self Care with Herbs
Dec 11, 2025
158. In Defence of Science: Dr Kaja Skraskova on Sacred Herbalism
Dec 04, 2025
157. Homesteading & Wild Fermentation with Ursa As: Permaculture Herbalism
Nov 27, 2025
156. Changing the Wellness Paradigm: Miriam Latif on Herbal Education
Nov 21, 2025
155. A Self Care Prescription for the Silly Season: Jess Bosscha on Self Care for Herbs
Nov 12, 2025
154. How to Grow Liveable Worlds with the Plants: Natasha Myers on Sacred Herbalism
Nov 07, 2025
153. Patterns in Nature, Patterns in Practice: A Permaculture Herbal Conversation with Tonielle Christensen (and new co-host Taj Scicluna)
Nov 01, 2025
152. A Radical Responsibility Requiring Loving Discipline - Hayley Agnew on Self Care with Herbs
Oct 16, 2025
151: A Year in Review: Sacred Herbalism
Oct 09, 2025
150. A year in Review, Our Spring Sun Cycle: Tonielle Christensen on Permaculture Herbalism
Oct 01, 2025
149. Year in Review on Herbal Education
Sep 22, 2025
148. A year in review of Self Care with Herbs
Sep 13, 2025
147. Remembering the Plants are Not Commodities: Monica Francia on Sacred Herbalism
Sep 08, 2025
145. Permaculture Kitchen Design with Cecilia Macaulay: Permaculture Herbalism
Aug 30, 2025
145. Launch of Herb Connect! And Preparing for a Paradigm Shift: Naomi Ingleton on Herbal Education
Aug 23, 2025
144. Consistency and diversity- Self Care Through a Neurodivergent Lens: Beth Attard on Self Care with Herbs
Aug 20, 2025
143: Healing Trauma with Dao and Herbs: Daisy Kaye Devine on Sacred Herbalism
Aug 09, 2025
142. Soul Soil & Mapping the Inner Garden: Donna Raymond on Permaculture Herbalism
Jul 31, 2025
141. Spagyrics, Anthroposophy and Exciting Changes for Enki: Jesse Leith on Herbal Education
Jul 25, 2025
140. Spring Nettle Harvesting as a Family Tradition: Sasha London-Welker on Self Care with Herbs
Jul 16, 2025
139: The Earth Needs More Herbalists: Kimberly Kling on Sacred Herbalism
Jul 10, 2025
138. Water for All With Unpowered Technology: Steve Boniwell on Permaculture Herbalism
Jul 02, 2025
137. Diversifying the Herbal Medicine Pathways: Christopher Smith on Herbal Education
Jun 25, 2025
136. Nature Connection & Heeding a Silent Call from the Heart: Amber Alekhamis on Self Care with Herbs
Jun 18, 2025
135: Stories of a Creative & Embodied Sacred Gardener: Tonielle Christensen on Sacred Herbalism
Jun 11, 2025
134. Conscious Conception & Pregnancy with Ayurveda: Asher-Lily Green on Permaculture Herbalism
Jun 03, 2025
133. Alchemy in the Temple of Mercury: Benjamin Turale on Herbal Education
May 27, 2025
132. Introspection and Reflection: Kerri Alexander on Self Care with Herbs
May 19, 2025
131: Herb Trends, Ethics & The Business of Herbalism: Mason Taylor on Sacred Herbalism
May 14, 2025
130. Restoring Nature with Native Plants & Agroforestry in the Daintree: Liana Toth on Permaculture Herbalism
May 05, 2025
129. Community Led Herbal Clinics: Kerrie Oakes on Herbal Education
Apr 28, 2025
128. Big life changes and looking beyond the latest biohack: Lou Hardwick on Self Care with Herbs
Apr 24, 2025
127: The Pursuit of Purity can Disconnect you from the World: Miriam Latif on Sacred Herbalism
Apr 13, 2025
126. Regenerative & Collaborative Agriculture: Toni Perrin on Permaculture Herbalism
Apr 09, 2025
125. Curiosity, Critical thinking & Herbal Educator Responsibility: Taj Scicluna on Herbal Education
Apr 07, 2025
124. Self Care is Community Care is Earth Care: Dalee Ella on Self Care with Herbs
Mar 21, 2025
123. Trusting the Wildness of the World: Jimi Wollumbin on Sacred Herbalism
Mar 17, 2025
122. Local Food Security & Supporting Farmers For Resilience: Angela Nasson on Permaculture Herbalism
Mar 11, 2025
121. Embodied Herbalism and Connection to the Cycles: Elliot Brinkley on Herbal Education Segment
Mar 02, 2025
120. Cycle Awareness and Radical Self Love: Amanda Trieger on Self Care with Herbs
Feb 20, 2025
119: Healing Trauma with Animism: Rachel Weitz on Sacred Herbalism
Feb 10, 2025
118. Aquaculture & Growth Mindset for Sustainable Business: Rodney Ingersol on Permaculture Herbalism
Feb 04, 2025
117. Sage and The Power of Kitchen Medicine: Cat Green on Herbal Education
Jan 30, 2025
116. Daydreaming and the Value of Mental Stillness: Janelle Coggan on Self Care with Herbs
Jan 21, 2025
115: Stephen Harrod Buhner's Legacy: Skye Cielita Flor on Sacred Herbalism
Jan 12, 2025
114. Permaculture Zoning For Purposeful Design with Medicinal Plants: Tonielle Christensen on Permaculture Herbalism
Jan 12, 2025
113. Mullum Herbals: Val Iswaszko on Herbal Education
Dec 31, 2024
112. A Constant Little Tending: Claire Murray on Self Care with Herbs
Dec 22, 2024
111. The Postpartum Portal: Stephanie Hazel on Sacred Herbalism
Dec 14, 2024
110. Wisdom of the Elder Tree Healer & Teacher with Recipes: Tonielle Christensen on Permaculture Herbalism
Dec 10, 2024
109. Big Announcement for The Elder Tree!
Nov 27, 2024
108. Our Inner Child Holds Wisdom and Guidance: Alyson Maier on Self Care with Herbs
Nov 22, 2024
107: Ask me Anything with Stephanie Hazel
Nov 15, 2024
106. Forest of Plenty, Food Security and Community Land Share: Cerise Acacia on Permaculture Herbalism
Nov 09, 2024
105. Stealth Pathogens and Free Herbal Clinics: Dominique LivKamal on Herbal Education
Nov 02, 2024
104. Exploring Homeopathy: Shenel Engel on Self Care with Herbs
Oct 23, 2024
103: Healing Inner Wounds & Calendula: Heidi Wedd on Sacred Herbalism
Oct 16, 2024
102. Tropical Superfoods & Food Forestry: Tonielle Christensen on Permaculture Herbalism
Oct 11, 2024
101. Tradition and Science United: Dawn Whitten on Herbal Education
Oct 03, 2024
100. Health is Built Collectively: Cat Green on Self Care with Herbs
Sep 24, 2024
99: Tree Whispering & Lady's Mantle: Marjanne Huising on Sacred Herbalism
Sep 18, 2024
98. Death Douling, Dying Well & Plant Perfumes: Melinda Norris on Permaculture Herbalism
Sep 10, 2024
97. Caring for the Inner Ecology with Herbs: Dr. Jason Hawrelak on Herbal Education
Sep 05, 2024
96. Medicinal Mushrooms and Self Compassion: Cath Lilburn on Self Care with Herbs
Aug 26, 2024
93. The Gaps in Herbal Education: Jessyca Bosscha on Herbal Education
Aug 22, 2024
95. Shamanic Herbalism: Matthew Wood on Sacred Herbalism
Aug 18, 2024
94. Grief & Grace: Special Mini Episode
Aug 12, 2024
92. Finding Balance Through Feminine Softness: Cassie Hower on Self Care with Herbs
Jul 27, 2024
91. Chamomile, Thyme & Simplicity: Sally Kingsford-Smith on Sacred Herbalism
Jul 22, 2024
90. Lemon Balm, Boomerang Alliance & Plastic-free Living with Diana Condylas on Permaculture Herbalism
Jul 17, 2024
89. Herbal History Written in the Landscape: Sue Evans on Herbal Education
Jul 05, 2024
88. Plant Connection Through Observation: Cheryl Smith on Self Care with Herbs
Jun 28, 2024
87. Belonging ourselves to the earth: Taj Scicluna on Sacred Herbalism
Jun 22, 2024
86. Green Warriors, Permaculture Aid and Guava: Steve Cran on Permaculture Herbalism
Jun 15, 2024
85. Herbal Medicine in the Birth Realm: Sarah Smits on Herbal Education
Jun 05, 2024
84. The Value of Letting Ourselves Surrender: Deanne Apostolou on Self Care with Herbs
May 30, 2024
83. Herbs in Spellcraft: Nila Chandra on Sacred Herbalism
May 28, 2024
82. Ceremonial Plants, Comfrey & Tea Gardens: Annaliese Hordern on Permaculture Herbalism
May 14, 2024
81. Subtropical Herbalism and Herbfest: Cat Green on Herbal Education
May 07, 2024
80. Rhythm and Time- A Sustainable Approach to Self Care: Genna Pyewacket on Self Care with Herbs
Apr 30, 2024
79: The Witches' Way: Nila Chandra on Sacred Herbalism
Apr 22, 2024
78. Sustainable Table and Soil Health: Sally Fields on Permaculture Herbalism
Apr 14, 2024
77. Majik, Maidens and Wise Women: Hollie Wildethorn on Herbal Education
Apr 09, 2024
76. Knowing our Self Worth: Emma Caller on Self Care with Herbs
Apr 01, 2024
75. Ritual Herbalism: Stephanie Hazel on Sacred Herbalism
Mar 25, 2024
74. Growing More Medicine and Alchemilla: Tatiana Dawn on Permaculture Herbalism
Mar 16, 2024
73. Flower Codes, Spagyrics and Ancestral Herbalism: Heidi Wedd on Herbal Education
Mar 09, 2024
72. A Food as Medicine Approach to Herbalism: Nena Aleschewski on Self Care with Herbs
Mar 03, 2024
71. Daoism and Ageing with Soul: Mason Taylor on Sacred Herbalism
Feb 24, 2024
70. Five Elements Theory, Urban Gardening and Body Relating: Dan Winter on Permaculture Herbalism
Feb 16, 2024
69. Healing and Education Combined: Pat Collins on Herbal Education
Feb 09, 2024
68. A Vision for Plant Connection, Healing and Learning: Elder Tree founder Twiggy Dawn on Self Care with Herbs
Feb 02, 2024
67: The Body Cries the Tears: Sacred Work in Clinic with Jimi Wollumbin on Sacred Herbalism
Jan 25, 2024
66. Sociocracy Basics Explained and Dynamic Decision-making Tools: Tonielle Christensen on Permaculture Herbalism
Jan 25, 2024
65. The Goulds Paradigm: Greg Whitten on Herbal Education
Jan 12, 2024
64. Sustainable skin care, the benefits of tree hugging and living in harmony with nature: Kaja Skraskova on Self Care with Herbs
Jan 03, 2024
63. The Complexity of Knowledge: Prof. John Bradley on Sacred Herbalism
Dec 26, 2023
62. Gardening Resources, Pip Mag and Balance: Robyn Rosenfeldt on Permaculture Herbalism
Dec 21, 2023
61. Following the Mystery of Medicine: Lily Aagren on Herbal Education
Dec 13, 2023
60. Finding the Sacred in our Everyday: Brenda Rogers on Self Care with Herbs
Dec 04, 2023
55. Indigenous Plant Wisdom of Time and Place: Tyson Yunkaporta on Sacred Herbalism
Nov 28, 2023
59. The Stories Underneath our Systems: Miriam Latif on Sacred Herbalism
Nov 28, 2023
58. Seed Saving, Food as Medicine & Nature Healing with Maria Gilles on Permaculture Herbalism
Nov 20, 2023
57. Herbal Shamanism and Kisses from Mel Gibson: Linda Bates on Herbal Education
Nov 17, 2023
56. The Alchemy of People and Plants: Jess Allan on Self Care with Herbs
Nov 04, 2023
54. Backdoor Medicines, Being Gardened and Education with Hope: Morag Gamble: Permaculture Herbalism
Oct 25, 2023
53. A Whole Sun Cycle of Wisdom and Collaboration: Tatiana Dawn on Herbal Education
Oct 20, 2023
42. Songs, Microbiome and Music as a Tool for Education: Charlie Mgee on Permaculture Herbalism
Oct 17, 2023
52. Do We Need to Reframe Self Care?: Reflecting on a year of nourishing conversations with Jess Bosscha
Oct 06, 2023
51. What is Sacred Herbalism Anyway? A year of conversations with Stephanie Hazel.
Sep 28, 2023
50. Spring Equinox, Launching the Trove and Celebrating Ostara with Earth Mumma on Permaculture Herbalism
Sep 22, 2023
49. Herbal Medicine is the People's Medicine: Sharn Harper on Herbal Education
Sep 15, 2023
48. Self care as a dynamic, seasonal, everyday practice: Cat Green on Self Care with Herbs
Sep 06, 2023
47. Wildflowers Weave Us Home: Katelyn Jones on Sacred Herbalism
Aug 30, 2023
46. Eight Forms of Capital, Economic & Social Regeneration in Eco-village Design with Andrew McLean: Permaculture Herbalism
Aug 23, 2023
45. Grassroots Herbal Educators Sprouting up from the Ground: Rosie Cooper on Herbal Education
Aug 15, 2023
44. Applying Permaculture principles to Self Care: Hanna Navara on Self Care with Herbs
Aug 07, 2023
43. Animism, Ayahuasca and Healthy Context: Skye Cielita Flor on Sacred Herbalism
Jul 31, 2023
41. Attuning Ourselves to Herbs: Stephanie Hazel on Herbal Education
Jul 17, 2023
40. Flowers, essential oils and knowing ourselves constitutionally: Tara Luca on Self Care with Herbs
Jul 09, 2023
39. MDMA & Psilocybin Therapy: an interview with an anonymous facilitator on Sacred Herbalism
Jul 02, 2023
38. Drawing A Better World Into Being, Creative Living and Permaculture Travel: Brenna Quinlan on Permaculture Herbalism
Jun 25, 2023
37. Nature as a Co-facilitator and the Need for Deep Listening: Jacqui Bushell on Herbal Education
Jun 17, 2023
36. Listening to the whispers of our heart and being held by the herbs during times of transformation: Kristin Zanotti on Self Care with Herbs
Jun 10, 2023
35. Astrology as a Map of Changes and Plant Energetics: Benjamin Haynes on Sacred Herbalism
Jun 03, 2023
34. Dynamic Groups, Eco-village Living & Elemental Prayer: Robin Clayfield on Permaculture Herbalism
May 27, 2023
33. Building a Culture of Collaboration in the Herbal Community: Cat Green on Herbal Education
May 22, 2023
32. Nourishing skin care rituals, finding balance and forming a deeper relationship with herbs: Sue Daly on Self Care with Herbs
May 12, 2023
31: The Unknowable Mystery of Dreams and Plants: Lily of the Herbs on Sacred Herbalism
May 05, 2023
30. Edible Garden Plans, Appropriate Tech & Tropical Plants Guide: Blake Hudson on Permaculture Herbalism
Apr 27, 2023
29. From Farm to Apothecary & Community Herbalism: Monica Francia on Herbal Education
Apr 19, 2023
28. Mothercare, prioritising the basics and avoiding overwhelm- Emma Jacques on Self Care with Herbs
Apr 12, 2023
27. Being Small Enough to Hear the Plants, Wise Enough to Act our Age: John Seed on Deep Ecology and Sacred Herbalism
Apr 05, 2023
26. BotAnarchy, Art and Being a Botanical Revolutionary: Taj Scicluna, The Perma Pixie on Permaculture Herbalism
Mar 28, 2023
25. Preserving Endangered Herbs- Christopher Smith on Herbal Education
Mar 21, 2023
24. Motherhood meets small business- the importance of getting back to basics: Norfolk Island Naturopath Zoe King on Self Care with Herbs
Mar 14, 2023
23. Entheogens and Herbs as Doorways to Sacred Experience: Tatiana Dawn on Sacred Herbalism
Mar 07, 2023
22. Bush Survival Skills, Eldership and Story Telling: Koa Windsong on Permaculture Herbalism
Feb 26, 2023
21. An Elder's Perspective on Being a Student and Teacher: Dipaunka Macrides on Herbal Education
Feb 19, 2023
20. Continuing the legacy of Dorothy Hall- Bringing people and plants together: Sally Kingsford-Smith on Self Care with Herbs
Feb 13, 2023
19. When Plant Spirit Herbalism Meets Science Teacher: Lis Conlon on Sacred Herbalism
Feb 05, 2023
18. Sustainable Funerals, Sociocracy, and Balancing our Nervous Systems: Erin Young on Permaculture Herbalism
Jan 27, 2023
17. Creating Your Own Homegrown Dispensary: Sandra Parker on Herbal Education
Jan 21, 2023
16. Foraging, kitchen medicine and herbal tea- bringing the herbs into our everyday: Caroline Parker on Self Care with Herbs
Jan 14, 2023
15. The Mystic Roots of Western Herbal Medicine: Jimi Wollumbin on Sacred Herbalism
Jan 06, 2023
14. Midwifery, Placenta Planting & Syntropic Food Forestry: Elizabeth Jinks on Permaculture Herbalism
Jan 01, 2023
13. Informal Education and the Dream for Inherited Learning: Sam Marsh on Herbal Education
Dec 22, 2022
12. A life changing accident inspires a passion for herbal medicine- Jen Campbell on Self Care with Herbs
Dec 15, 2022
11. Listening with the Mythic Imagination: Jacqui Bushell on Sacred Herbalism
Dec 07, 2022
10. Nature Kids, Psychology & Community Networks: Samantha Jurgens on Permaculture Herbalism
Dec 01, 2022
9. Paradigm Shifts in Herbal Education: Heidi Merika on Herbal Education
Nov 23, 2022
8. Connection to our Cycles and the Natural World: Artist Dalee Ella on Self Care with Herbs
Nov 16, 2022
7. Attention as a Gateway to Plant Connection: Jessyca Bosscha on Sacred Herbalism
Nov 07, 2022
6. A Near Death Experience to Regenerative Agriculture: Igor Pershin on the Permaculture Herbalism Segment
Oct 31, 2022
5. Reciprocity with Herbs: Alyson Maier on Herbal Education
Oct 24, 2022
4. Introduction to Self Care with Herbs
Oct 17, 2022
3. Sacred Herbalism Introduction
Oct 09, 2022
2. Introduction to the Permaculture Herbalism Segment
Oct 02, 2022
1. Introduction to the Herbal Education Segment
Sep 25, 2022