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The Elder Tree Podcast

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 Twiggy Dawn - Permaculture Herbalism: Presented by Tonielle Christensen - Sacred Herbalism: Presented by Stephanie Hazel •⁠ ⁠Self Care With Herbs: Presented by Jessyca Bosscha Buy us a cuppa so we can continue

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129. Community Led Herbal Clinics: Kerrie Oakes on...

The Elder Tree Podcast ·

2025/04/28

In todays episode, Tatiana interviews Kerrie Oakes who is a truly inspiration community herbalist, practitioner and educator, who lives on Waka Waka, Jinibara, and Yuggera Ugarapul country in Somerset.Kerrie helped to establish the Southeast Queensland chapter of the international Herbalists Without Borders network, providing herbal medicine support to homeless services, refugees, and those affected by disaster. She established the Somerset Health Hub Community Cooperative; which is a community

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01:20:04

128. Big life changes and looking beyond the latest...

The Elder Tree Podcast ·

2025/04/24

During this episode I chat with Lou Hardwick, a single mother and folk herbalist based on Gumbayniggir country on the mid-north coast of New South Wales. Lou’s herbal creations focus on whole-plant, hand made remedies. She orients her offerings, and by extension her business, to the process of making itself. It’s the presence and interaction with the plants and the process of creating that provides her with a powerful sense of self as well as the inspiration to share her love of this ever-evolving

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01:17:22

127: The Pursuit of Purity can Disconnect you from...

The Elder Tree Podcast ·

2025/04/13

Can purity be toxic? The stories we tell ourselves and our clients about health and disease can both cause harm, and can help us to integrate our illnesses with grace, and maybe even to heal. A detox can support our health, or it can deepen our disconnection from the world around us as we relentlessly pursue purity and freedom from contamination. Come with Miriam Latif and Stephanie Hazel as they veer away from the strictly Sacred and more towards the ethics and philosophy of wellness culture. Let’s

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01:05:32

126. Regenerative & Collaborative Agriculture: Toni...

The Elder Tree Podcast ·

2025/04/09

Join Toni Perin from Millstream Meadows as she shares her journey from novice home gardener to regenerative farmer. She is on a mission to reconnect North Queensland communities with their food, nurture the land, and cultivate a sustainable culture of stewardship and abundance. She's not just growing food, but cultivating a movement towards a future where food is fresh, local, and sustainable!Toni discusses the power of collaboration for local food provenance and her inspiration to be the

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00:59:51

125. Curiosity, Critical thinking & Herbal Educator...

The Elder Tree Podcast ·

2025/04/07

In this conversation, Taj Scicluna from 'Botanical Education' on Warundjuri Djadjung Wurung land in Riddles Creek, Victoria, shares insights on herbal education, emphasizing the importance of hands-on learning, creativity, and fostering curiosity among students. A lot of this conversation is really relevant for herbal educators and though there is certainly something in it for everyone.Taj and Tatiana discuss the role of educators in inspiring and empowering learners, the significance of

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01:01:26

124. Self Care is Community Care is Earth Care: Dalee...

The Elder Tree Podcast ·

2025/03/21

Dalee Ella is an Artist exploring themes of interconnection, land based relating and relationship. She lives and works on Bandjalang country in Northern NSW, Australia. Dalee was my first guest on this segment back in November 2022- a time when she felt hugely connected to the earth and her garden which was inspiring her creativity and her work. She was excited to be beginning a collaboration with Clarey from Gwyllem Clothing (now Storyline).This conversation is a full circle moment where Dalee

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00:43:10

123. Trusting the Wildness of the World: Jimi...

The Elder Tree Podcast ·

2025/03/17

What does it mean to meet the wildness of the world in ourselves and in our medicine? Can we be brave enough to hand our safekeeping over to the wildness of the world? What is the medicine we are really craving anyway? In this episode with the brilliant Jimi Wollumbin, we discuss the massive angst and anxiety of the modern culture and how coming into relationship with the Forest within and without might just be the Medicine we are looking for. As herbalists and plant walkers, perhaps our duty of

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01:09:45

122. Local Food Security & Supporting Farmers For...

The Elder Tree Podcast ·

2025/03/11

Join us as we explore the world of local food systems in Far North Queensland, where community farming, seasonal eating, and sustainable agriculture come together to create a more resilient food supply chain. Our guest Angela Nasson from Tablelands to Tabletop is a passionate local food advocate, who shares her personal journey of building a local food network that prioritises community and sustainability. We delve into the challenges faced by farmers, the importance of education about seasonal

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01:29:08

121. Embodied Herbalism and Connection to the Cycles:...

The Elder Tree Podcast ·

2025/03/02

Today's episode is an explorative conversation with Elliot Brinkley, a herbalist and teacher and the owner of the inspirational Dancing Willow Herbs apothecary in Durango Colorado, which is the land of the Yoot Mountain People.Elliot has a beautiful way of joining the science with practical medicine making and an embodied connection with the plants. She facilitates spaces that invite people in closer to a deeper relationship with herbs, and emphasises the importance of learning herbs directly,

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00:58:16

120. Cycle Awareness and Radical Self Love: Amanda...

The Elder Tree Podcast ·

2025/02/20

During this episode, it was a real joy to dive into honouring the cycles of our bodies, mother earth and the phases of life we journey through. I chat with Earth Medicine Woman, Women's Health Advocate & Cyclical Guide Amanda Trieger about how these cycles can help us weave self care into daily rituals by being prepared and understanding what we need at different phases of our lives, our menstrual cycle and during each season. It was a bit of an epiphany for Amanda when she realised that tucking

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00:58:53

119: Healing Trauma with Animism: Rachel Weitz on...

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2025/02/10

Our kinship with the natural world can offer a balm for the troubled modern soul, and counsellor, somatic therapist and folk herbalist Rachel Weitz works directly with strengthening this sense of relationships with plants, earth and spirit.After quite an amazing journey of apprenticeships and study that span a counselling degree, a 4-year stint in the Peruvian amazon with the Shipibo peoples, and a 6-year apprenticeship with shamanic healer and herbalist Ann Drucker she has created a healing

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01:20:35

118. Aquaculture & Growth Mindset for Sustainable...

The Elder Tree Podcast ·

2025/02/04

Join us as we dive into the world of sustainable aquaculture and resilience, where innovative practices meet community-driven solutions. In this inspiring conversation, Rodney Ingersoll, CEO and Farmer of Barron River Redclaw and founder of The Aquaponics Gardeners, shares his remarkable journey from working in Papua New Guinea to establishing a thriving aquaculture farm.Rodney's story highlights the critical importance of resilience, creative problem-solving, and sustainable practices in building

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00:38:54

117. Sage and The Power of Kitchen Medicine: Cat...

The Elder Tree Podcast ·

2025/01/30

Cat Green from Everyday Empowered steps in as guest presenter on the Herbal Education segment in a perfect display of community herbalism and symbiotic support. Our founder Tatiana is in the process of relocating The Elder Tree project (and her family home) to Northern NSW and Cat offered to cover, and we are so glad she did!*SHOWNOTES* To find out more about Everyday Empowered: https://everydayempowered.com.au/ IG: @everyday.empoweredHerbal Herbfest 15th June

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00:58:25

116. Daydreaming and the Value of Mental Stillness:...

The Elder Tree Podcast ·

2025/01/21

Growing, cooking and sharing food is an important source of connection and fulfillment for Janelle Coggan. From picking veggies with her grandmother as a child, to making tomato chutney for all her neighbours to sharing seeds with the postman, it’s a way of caring for herself and others. Nelle has 40 years of experience as an educator, instructor, and practitioner in Kinesiology, Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and also holds a master’s degree in special

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01:15:51

115: Stephen Harrod Buhner's Legacy: Skye Cielita...

The Elder Tree Podcast ·

2025/01/12

A powerful and intriguing tribute to Earth Poet, Animist and Herbalist Stephen Harrod Buhner, featuring the magnificent Skye Cielita Flor. In this episode, Stephanie and Skye discuss the potency of SHB’s works, their impact on their own lives and teaching styles, and break some of the key points he covers in his book ‘Plant Intelligence and the Imaginal Realms’. Skye is currently offering a transformative 10 week online study group focusing on the teachings of his book. The next group starts 17th

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00:44:36

114. Permaculture Zoning: Purposeful Design with...

The Elder Tree Podcast ·

2025/01/12

In this episode, Tonielle dives into the world of permaculture zoning, exploring how to design and manage your property to maximise efficiency, productivity, and biodiversity. You'll learn about the zones of permaculture, from the intensive cultivation of Zone 1 to the wild, untouched areas of Zone 5, and tips on how to apply these principles in all climates. She highlights various medicinal plants that thrive in each zone, sharing their benefits and uses, and emphasises the importance of

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00:52:42

113. Mullum Herbals: Val Iswaszko on Herbal Education

The Elder Tree Podcast ·

2024/12/31

Today I interview the inspiring Val Iswaszko who set up the famous Mullum Herbals in 1996 with his wife Annette Morgan. Mullum Herbals has been incredibly influential in the herbal medicine community in Australia, and has been mentioned on many occasions in this podcast.In this interview, Val gives insight into how Mullum Herbals was created and shares about the motivations behind this valuable business. He shares about the internship/clinic supervision opportunities that he generously offers to

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01:02:34

112. A Constant Little Tending: Claire Murray on Self...

The Elder Tree Podcast ·

2024/12/22

How can I create a life that puts my energy and my health at the forefront of every single question that I ask, every single decision that I make? How am I caring for myself in every single moment? These are some of the questions Claire Murray and I ponder during this wide ranging and thoughtful chat. Claire knew from when she was 16 years old that she wanted to be a Naturopath. After seeing a practitioner in her teens, she decided she wanted to be able to sit across from someone and know she

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00:44:03

111. The Postpartum Portal: Stephanie Hazel on Sacred...

The Elder Tree Podcast ·

2024/12/14

Is herbalism important postpartum? YES!Is the postpartum period sacred? YES!! Herbs have supported our grandmothers and our grandmothers' grandmothers throughout the ages during the tender and sacred time of the postpartum period. Herbs help the milk come, help the womb return, help the mother's heart stay steady and help the restoration of life force, blood and nutrients that a mother needs after growing a person inside her. This episode is very personal as I'm due to give birth on the day

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00:59:13

110. Wisdom of the Elder Tree Healer & Teacher with...

The Elder Tree Podcast ·

2024/12/10

This special feature episode is about The Elder Tree plant, so tune in to explore this revered ally's medicinal, ecological and cultural wisdom with Tonielle Christensen, aka Earth Mumma. Discover its role in permaculture, the differences between Sambucus nigra and Sambucus canadensis, and practical applications in herbalism. From growing elder trees to crafting immune-boosting elderberry syrup, soothing elderflower teas, and nutrient-packed jams, this episode shares recipes and tips for harnessing

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