Lily Of The Herbs Talks

I was lucky enough to delve into the world of the amazing Dominique Livkamal and get some insights into her life. Dom is a qualified Public health advocate, naturopath, nutritionist, herbalist and journalist. Founder of her own herbal dispensary, Medicine Room since 1999, Dom makes her own plant extracts from organic and wildcrafted herbs and has over 80 different species in her apothecary. It was...

Those of you who follow me on social media might have seen some stuff popping up on my newest love which is Nymphea Botanica. This is a collaboration with Laura from Embodied Alchemy. Laura is a somatic counselor and movement therapist with a background in Anthropology. Together we are practicing Embodied Herbalism, which aims at tying connection and deep feeling with plants and medicine. We have...

In this interview with Jessie from Enki Organics, we delve into the world of Spagyrics. Spagyrics is the term used to describe medicines made using alchemical methods. Jessie is an incredibly inspiring and passionate herbalist who is dedicating himself to learning about these ancient arts. In this episode we tall about harvesting with planets, the process of making alchemical medicines and the law...

In this episode I interview Tiaan and Tommy, the two founders of a not for profit organisation called Wild Seeds. Formed at the beginning of 2020, the intention behind this movement is to connect people to the land, plant trees and have a party. In Australia we have cleared the vast majority of our native vegetation, and are now relying on what little we have left in the face of fierce droughts, b...

In this episode the wonderful Hannah Forrester of Alchemy of Plant and Sol, talks about her connection to plants and how they are infused into every part of her life. We discuss ways that others can start to foster a deeper relationship with plants and the natural world, as well as the process involved for her in growing, harvesting and making her medicines. Www.alchemyofplantandsol.com.au

I recently came down with Ross River Fever which is a mosqito born virus, and this podcast discusses my symptoms, how I dealt with them and have made a wonderful recovery. Featuring my partner Luke, we talk about the different herbs and practices that we chose to take to boost the immune system, purge the virus and trust that the body is perfectly capable of healing. Luke and I have slightly diffe...

What happens when we all slow down and listen to the rhythm of our bodies? When we learn to grow and forage for the medicines we use? What happens when we value the energy and time which goes into creating medicine. The Perma Pixie and I have an epic discussion in this episode around the fact that all herbalists and permaculturists or people who work with plants are revolutionaries. The grassroot...

This epic and moving episode is based around some questions that have been going round in ny head for some time now. I asked Nawa join me to share their perspectives on why we need herbal activism and where it is especially important. This helped to shine on a light on how we also need to continue to work of decolonising, connecting back to the mother and listening to indigenous people on these ma...

"The world is begging to be healed through us, not by us". Words from Miriam of the Open Heart Apothecary, on her practice as a herbalist reawakening old and new traditions, she is a part of the cultural revolution of medicine. Miriam works with patterns and processes, rather than the cause and effect approach of modern biomedicine. In this episode we talk about the humoural temperaments of melanc...

This is the first ever podcast of Lily of the Herbs. Inspired by the recent events and worldwide lockdowns to protect the human race, I felt to discuss ways that we can empower ourselves to feel healthy and safe in our world. Visit www.lilyoftheherbs.com for more information on workshops and sessions.