Plant Cunning Podcast

Welcome to another episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, in this episode, hosts AC and Isaac Hill discuss the astrological forecast for summer 2025 with guest ZamboniFunk. Key highlights include the ingress of Jupiter in Cancer, and the ongoing transits of outer planets including Uranus' dip into Gemini and subsequent retrograde back into Taurus, as well as the almost perfect Saturn and Neptune co...

In this episode, we sit down with herbalist and author Natasha Lloyd ( About - Gathering Nature ), to talk about her book ' Foraged Condiments '. Natasha shares her journey into the world of wild foraging, beginning with childhood influences and expanding through her formal education in herbal medicine. She discusses the benefits and methodologies of incorporating wild foods into everyday culinary...

This week on the Plant Cunning Podcast we welcome Celtic Hedge Witch Joey Morris ( Starry Eyed Supplies | witch shop ). In this episode, Joey, author of 'Celtic Hedge Witchery,' delves into the lore of Ogham, the role of a Celtic hedge witch, and the significance of dandelion, gorse, and incenses in her practice. The discussion also touches on the realms of land, sea, and sky, and the thre...

Join hosts AC and Isaac Hill on the Plant Cunning Podcast as they dive deep into the world of Ayurveda with Gananathamritananda Swamiji, an Ayurvedic practitioner, astrologer, and pujari based in Virginia who you can find at SOMA MATHA SPIRITUAL CENTER - Home . Discover the complexities of sourcing Ayurvedic herbs, building a Hindu temple in rural Virginia, and the impact of the Flexner Report on...

In this enlightening episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill sit down with herbalist, author, and educator Josh Williams, who you can find at The Plant Spirit Path | Courses in Spiritual Herbalism - Wortcunning - Herb Magic . Josh shares insights into his unique approach of combining medicinal and magical herbalism, emphasizing the interconnectedness of plants and hum...

In episode 183 of the Plant Cunning Podcast, hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill chat with renowned herbalist Robert Dale Rogers ( who you can find at Self Heal Distributing - Essential Oils ) about his latest book, ' Medicinal Lichens: Indigenous Wisdom and Modern Pharmacology '. Robert shares his wealth of knowledge on lichens' antibiotic properties, their synergy with chemotherapy, and...

Welcome to the Plant Cunning Podcast with hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill. In this episode, they engage in a fascinating conversation with Lian Bruno, founder of Puff Herbals, ( Herbal Cigarettes & Herbal Smoking Blends | Puff Herbals ) a company specializing in herbal smoking blends. Lian shares her journey into herbalism, the inspiration behind Puff Herbals, and the benefits of using various...

We've got a lot going on this spring! And we're excited to announce Isaac's new website where he offers astrology readings (https://www.askisaac.me/), and AC's new school with Gabriel Mojay - The Actaea Institute of Herbal Medicine and Aromatherapy (https://www.actaea.org/). Our patreon can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/plantcunning Thank you for your support!!

Join hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill as they welcome back special guest Pam Montgomery, a renowned herbalist, teacher, and author. Broadcasting from Belize, Pam shares her journey of connecting with new plants, especially coconut palms. The episode dives deep into the importance of co-creative partnerships with nature, the concept of plant initiations, and how we can heal our separation from natur...

In this episode, ZamboniFunk is back to do the spring quarter/Aries Ingress with us. We look at the surprising implications of the Aries Ingress chart, the eclipses happening this quarter, Mercury and Venus's retrogrades, Neptune and Saturn entering Aries, and much more. 00:00 Introduction to the Plant Cunning Podcast 00:31 Welcoming Zamboni Funk and Discussing the Aries Ingress 01:22 Reflections...

In this episode, we talk with Arun from Arun's Yoga about Mahavidyas, Tantra, and the Trees associated with the Nakshatras, the 27 mansions of the moon from Vedic Astrology. You can find Arun here: www.arunsyoga.in

Welcome to the Plant Cunning Podcast! Join hosts, AC Stauble and Isaac Hill, as they delve into the intriguing world of Earth Mysteries with returning guest, John Michael Greer. In this episode, they discuss Greer's newest book, the Earth Mysteries Workbook, which encourages readers to explore local legends, ancient sites, and unusual phenomena in their own areas. From ley lines and the Newport To...

In this episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast we sit down with returning guest Byron Ballard to talk about recovering from the devestation of hurricane Helene, mutual aide, and her new book, the Feral Church.

In this episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill welcome Will Morris, an accomplished astrologer, TCM practitioner, sound healer, and musician. Morris discusses his expertise in pulse diagnosis, sound healing with Indian classical instruments, and the integration of various modalities like astrology, herbalism, and homeopathy. He delves into the connections between mus...

Sign up for Merlin's course "GNOSIS" by January 24th for 15% off using the code plantcunning15 at GNOSIS — Ancient Astrology In this episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill welcome old friends Merlin and Crystal from the School of Heaven and Earth. Merlin, an astrologer, and Crystal, an herbalist, share their journeys of how they delved into the world of astrology and...

In this episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill interview herbalist and author Marcos Patchett. Marcos shares his journey into herbalism and medical astrology, influenced by his grandfather and a series of personal experiences. He discusses his in-depth research on cacao, chronicled in his books 'The Secret Life of Chocolate' and 'Pharmacocoa.' The con...

n this special edition of the Plant Cunning Podcast, hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill are joined by astrologer ZamboniFunk to explore the year ahead in 2025. Zamboni delves deep into the astrological shifts that are forecasted for the upcoming year. Join us as we discuss the significant changes in the outer planets, the influence of Mars, Venus, and Mercury retrogrades, and what Neptune's transitio...

In this episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, AC Stauble and Isaac Hill welcome Sue Morris (find her at https://www.suesalves.com ) , an herbalist, aromatherapist, author, and astrologer. Sue shares her journey into the plant path, which began with a life-changing connection to the earth at the first Earth Day in Manhattan. She explores her integration of astrology and herbalism, detailing her uni...

In this episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill sit down with UK-based herbalist and author Christine Herbert. Christine shares her extensive knowledge on the vital role of digestion in overall health and discusses her newly released book, 'Digestion, The Key to Good Health: Gastrointestinal Wellbeing Using Herbs and Natural Healing.' They delve into the importance of...

In this special episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill welcome two distinguished guests: Dr. Yvonne Chireau, a scholar who has authored the influential book 'Black Magic: Religion and the African American Conjuring Tradition', delving into hoodoo and voodoo in America, and Mambo Elizabeth Ruth, the proprietor of Big Liz Conjure. This episode takes listeners on a jour...

In this episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill welcome Charis Lindrooth, the founder of BotanicWise, a chiropractor, herbalist, and educator. Charis shares insight from her deep study of brain health, cognitive function, the impact of dopamine and serotonin, and herbalism, inspired by her personal experiences and struggles with Parkinson's disease. Discover the benef...

In this episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill welcome Cameron Allen, a medical astrologer and herbalist, who shares his intriguing journey into the world of plants and astrology. Cameron discusses his transformative experience with physical healing through herbalism and his introduction to medical astrology, revealing how Passionflower guided him to Portland, Oregon...

Welcome to the Plant Cunning Podcast, where hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill delve into an illuminating conversation with Ike Baker of  @arcanvm  , a multifaceted practitioner of the esoteric arts. In this episode, Ike opens up about his journey through herbalism, alchemy, and magic. Discover how he combines traditional Chinese medicine with Western esotericism, and learn about his hands-on approac...

In this special episode, we're thrilled to have the amazing botanical witch, author, and fantastic person, Amy Blackthorn, join us again. Amy shares her extensive knowledge of botanical magic, aromatherapy, and plant spirit communication. She discusses her latest book, 'Sacred Plant Magic: Spells, Rights, and Rituals for Living in an Aromatic Life,' and offers insights on how to build a deeper con...

Welcome to the Plant Cunning Podcast, hosted by AC Stauble and Isaac Hill. In this episode, we have a fascinating conversation with Jazmina Von Thiele and Paulina Stevens, authors of 'The Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling.' Jez and Paulina discuss the inspiration behind their podcast Romanistan, share their personal experiences growing up in Romani culture, and dive deep into various forms of divi...