Herby At Heart

🌿 Episode Overview Today we will be talking about an underestimated plant, a plant less known. A creeping plant with yellow buttercup flowers, saw-toothed leaves, covered in a silky-like, white layer of soft hairs. The Potentilla arsernia, Silverweed.  We will also be welcoming and have the pleasure of chatting with Camille Jaeglé about her and her beautiful work: "Leibarbeit" Camille 🔗 ⁠⁠www.hp...

🌿 Episode Overview This episode will be a bit different than the others. As we have told you - it is time for change. Less work - more fun ;) We decided to reduce our crazy methods of proving every month to only every 2nd months and giving you smaller episodes in between. This Episode will be an interview only episode and our guest today is : Lieve Galle Lieve Galle is a Belgian herbalist and wil...

🌿 Episode Overview In today’s episode, we explore the world of nettle— Urtica , the stinging nettle. Rising like a quiet warning along forgotten paths, its jagged leaves tremble with a secret fire. Touch it, and it answers not in anger, but in memory—a sharp whisper against the skin that lingers longer than the moment. Yet beneath its sting lives a stubborn grace: roots gripping the earth with qu...

In this episode of Herby at Heart, we step into the fascinating world of mindful experimentation with medicinal plants and fungi. Each month, we commit to working with one herb or fungus at a time—observing its effects before sharing our reflections. This slow, attentive approach mirrors traditional systems where we develop a deep connection with the plant or fungus and carefully monitor dosage, p...

In this episode of  Herby at Heart , we step off the well‑worn path and into the dappled light of the forest, where one of the most iconic and misunderstood fungi is waiting:  Amanita muscaria , the fly agaric. Red‑capped, white‑spotted, and wrapped in myth, this mushroom has long been branded as poison—yet it’s also bound up with stories of luck, ecstasy, danger, and deep initiation. Amanita musc...

Today, we journey downward—into the soil, into the marrow of our being. We meet Comfrey, Symphytum officinale : a plant shaped by the steady power of Earth, the element of form and foundation. It carries the signature of Saturn, guardian of bones, ligaments, joints, and skeleton. The architecture of the body. Long surrounded by debate over its internal use, Comfrey stands nonetheless as an ancient...

In this episode, we turn our gaze skyward—to the Rowan tree (mountain ash), a guardian of lore and light. With its slender grace and clusters of flaming berries, the Rowan has long stood at the crossroads between the earthly and the divine. Its roots cling to rocky soils where few others thrive, whispering of resilience and quiet strength. Known to the ancients as a tree of protection, Rowan was...

Today, we sink deeper into the forest’s mysteries—guided by the ancient wisdom of the woods and the healing secrets of mushrooms. In this episode, we journey into the world of the shiitake—a mushroom treasured not only for its deep, earthy flavor, but for its remarkable healing powers. Revered in the tales of old as an elixir of vitality and longevity, shiitake weaves together nourishment and resi...

Today Herb has qualities of an activist and warrior fighting for justice; she marches with a firm, steady stride—neither soaring nor earthbound, but centred deep in her power. She helps you put on your battle armour, a cool intellect guiding your heart. With wry humour and no-nonsense energy, she stands using both head and heart. We would like to welcome Yarrow, Achillea millefolium. We also have...

Today, plants will soothe your senses and mellow us out. Known to some as blue mallow, to others as common mallow and to a few as cheese-cake. Malva spp. as well as the more famous cousin, Marshmallow. This month, we have the absolute pleasure of chatting with the wondrous Mo Wilde. Who decided to eat wild food for a year and see what it did to her biome? So sit back, relax and let this episode so...

This episode we're basking in the golden glow of St. John's Wort, a vibrant herb with a rich history of medicinal use. Known scientifically as *Hypericum perforatum*, this flowering plant has been treasured for centuries for its potential mood-boosting properties. St. John's Wort is most commonly associated with easing symptoms of mild to moderate depression. Research suggests it may be as effecti...

Mmm, the air still vibrates with the gentle magic of Hawthorn, doesn't it?  A plant that whispers of resilience, protection, and nourishment for the heart.  Here on Herby at Heart, we're drawn to these whispers, to the ways nature supports us through life's tenderest moments, especially those surrounding grief, loss, and transition.   Who better to guide us through these landscapes tha...

This episode, we dive into the lush, aromatic world of wild garlic, known as bear’s leek or Allium ursinum. We will also look at its notruously famous cousin, that people tend to mistake as wild garlic here in Berlin, the wildly famous Few-flowered leek aka “wunderlauch” (allium paradoxum) We have the pleasure of interviewing Olga Graf for this episode. She has the spirit of a siberian bear and th...

In this enchanting episode, we invite you to embark on a journey through the lush world of the birch tree, celebrated for its ethereal beauty and profound healing properties. Join your favorite herbalists, Tash (@avantgardenlife) and Philipp (@powerplantsberlin), as we delve into the symbolism and significance of this remarkable tree—a true light-bringer and harbinger of new beginnings. This month...

This month's plant is special, a plant everybody knows walks by and often notices especially while blooming.  A scent and taste we all have tried and easily recognise. It is a medicine that is usually forgotten, yet so common that it’s a part of everyday life. In Turkish delight or as a tea - as jam inside our “Berliners” or as a childish trick to make you feel itchy. Full of vitamins and rich...

Grandfather Pine is the theme of this show a tree in the Pinacea family also known as evergreens. They stand tall and straight, resilient and grounding giving us a green landscape throughout the year.  They protect, they warm, they heal. In this episode, we will explore the world of the pine and what they have to give and teach us.  Pine trees are known for their ability to thrive in harsh conditi...

In this episode, we will be chatting about all things Angelica. A warrior of a plant that likes to shine light on the places we hide from ourselves. We have both been working with this plant for the last month. During this episode, we will not only share our experiences with angelica but also dive into the monograph of this plant and how it affects our body, mind and spirit. Ways one can work with...

We are beginning this new phase with a beautiful plant, which not only supports mothers but also supports one when we are in need of “Mothering”. Introducing Leonurus Cardiaca, the Lion-hearted Motherwort. During this episode, we will not only share our experiences with Motherwort but also dive into the monograph of this plant. How it affects our body, mind and spirit. Ways one can work with and e...

Deconstructing old structures and breaking out of old systems is the theme of this show. We will discuss breaking rules, why we feel the need to follow them and the importance of allowing ourselves to question them. We will chat about how to question systems we created on our own and have a look at what was created by others for us. Look at conditioning we are not even aware of, why it is importan...

(English) Ritual and routine. What is it and how do we navigate this world?  We will discuss the meaning of both, where they differ in nature, why we benefit from them and what we have forgotten. We’ll dive into the world of smudging, spiritual use of ritual and use in your everyday life. We will chat about smudging, what plants you can use, and why it is important to understand and educate yourse...

English: The theme of our second show is “allow yourself to dream” where we explore different forms of dreaming, including dreaming as a tool and navigating when dreams don’t become reality.  We will be delving into the world of the Artemisia plamt family. Exploring the mythology around it, how it’s used in herbalism, the mystical and the magical. As well as some political herbalism around this pl...

(English) In this first episode of Modern Mystic Radio Tash (@avant.garden.life) & Phil (@power.plants.berlin), two Naturopaths (HeilpraktikerInnen) who are based in Berlin will be introducing themselves, their work and their journey of modern mysticism, herbalism and all things health.  This month’s topic: Spring Shooting and Groundlessness - delving into the topic through personal anecdotes,...