The Elder Tree Podcast

In this episode of The Elder Tree Podcast , our new co-host reflects on the deep relationship between herbalism, permaculture, and medicinal resilience . Drawing from personal experience, ecological ethics, and hands-on growing knowledge, the conversation explores why herbalism must extend beyond clinical practice into land stewardship, ecosystem care, and community resilience. The episode unpacks...

In this episode, Cat Green from Everyday Empowered presents about the humble yet potent powerhouse- Chamomile.  She shares how and why Chamomile is a herb for the times, and an important herb to have on-hand. Cat addresses how we often overlook the more gentle herbs, and how the subtlety is equally as powerful as any other herb.  Chamomile's key affinities are explored- some of the more well k...

Come and revisit this episode with one of our favourites. We're going all the way back to episode 16 with herbalist, forager, gardener, tea curator and drinker and author, Caroline Parker! During this chat, we get a sense of Caroline's deep love and connection with plants and her joy at helping share that love with others. Since our chat, Caroline has released her book- The Medicinal Garde...

Do you ever feel we do science a disservice on this segment? In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Karolina "Kaja" Skraskova  who makes a case for herbalists being better scientists, and takes us to task for blaming science for the state of the world. Kaja is a herbalist and pharmacist with a PhD in analytical chemistry. She specialises in the crafting of topical herbal medicines based o...

Ursa As is a passionate homesteader, regenerative gardener, and self-taught herbalist. She is based in South East Queensland and runs the Australian Regenerative Homestead, as well as an Instagram platform called homegrowing_family, which has over 95,000 followers. She shares her journey of growing and crafting her own herbal remedies, especially medicinal honeys. Blending traditional wisdom she l...

Miriam Latif, the passionate and rebellious visionary behind the Root Network and Understory, shares her stories and wisdom with us today. Miriam resides on Bunurung and Wurundjuri land in Melbourne and is a herbal practioner, mentor and mother. In this interview, Miriam firstly shares her journey of her herbal education journey, getting her herbal qualification before doing a 3 year apprenticeshi...

Does this time of year have you feeling exhausted and overwhelmed? Would you like to celebrate the end of the year feeling more grounded and less frazzled? Tune into this episode where Jess delivers a gentle Self Care for the Silly Season prescription- sharing some favourite herbal allies to support us at this time of year. From gentle herbal nervines like Skullcap to digestive supportive bitters...

Natasha Myers is a Plant Listener and Canadian anthropologist whose incredible writing might have just changed the very direction my work with plants took at a critical moment 4 years ago. She doesn't actually appear in this episode due to personal reasons, so I'm reading out her epic article 'How to Grow Liveable Worlds: 10 not-so-easy steps for life in the Planthropocene'. With her full permissi...

In today's episode, we have a change of roles, as Taj Scicluna commences as co-host for the Elder Tree, interviewing Tonielle Christensen! Tonielle has been hosting the Permaculture Herbalism segment of The Elder Tree, whilst running Earth Mumma, where she runs regular workshops in tropical gardening, permaculture design and home grown superfood cooking classes. In this episode, two permacultu...

In this episode, I chat with Hayley Agnew, a mischievous wearer of mismatched earrings, who is also a naturopath, Bowen therapist & yoga teacher and thrives on human and nature connection. She loves, lives & works in regional South Australia and weaves her magic from her clinic 'Our Healing Place'. Hayley and I chat about self care being a responsibility to ourselves that requires...

Here are the themes that are emerging in the Sacred Herbalism Conversation: 1) Sacred Herbalism is a method for cultural repair 2) Plants are collaborators, not commodities 3) Plants have an intelligence and an awareness that we can communicate with and hear through deep listening. 4) Many of us are seeking healing beyond the physical; plants can help us not only heal trauma but support the healin...

As we wrap up the year, join me for a special reflection on the incredible conversations we’ve shared on this podcast segment. From the kitchens and gardens of permaculture homes to the rainforests of the Daintree, from conscious conception to community food security, each guest has brought their wisdom on how plants, people, and place are deeply interconnected. This episode revisits 12 powerful d...

Join me, Tatiana Dawn, as I share about my journey on the herbal education segment over the last solar cycle. It is The Elder Tree podcasts third birthday tomorrow!!! So proud of our team and I love my herbal education segment and the wonderful wisdom keepers who join me on here to share their stories and knowledge. I somehow managed to record and air this episode amongst the chaos of getting a gr...

Come and join me in reviewing a year of juicy conversations as we follow the threads, pull together the themes and reflect on wisdoms shared. **CONNECT** You can connect with JESS via instagram and facebook here and here ,  join her newsletter community here , buy her handmade herbal products here or book an appointment here . **BUY ME A CUPPA** If you liked the episode and want more, a cuppa fuel...

Monica Francia (she/her) is a Naturopath based in lutruwita / Tasmania. She is a consulting Naturopath, medicine maker, Teacher and Medicinal Herb Farmer at her small scale organic and biodynamic herb farm - Hop Valley Herb Farm. She is also the Coordinator for Herbalists Without Borders Hobart, a non-profit providing accessible health care in nipaluna / Hobart and surrounds.  In this episode we d...

Cecilia Macaulay is a home harmoniser, who helps you declutter, reset, and turn your physical home into an ecosystem that supports you. Her approach is especially suited to people who want a great life, but are navigating ADHD and nervous system dysregulation.  She is a Permaculture designer of great enthusiasm, who has spent over three decades running workshops internationally. Cecilia's &#39...

Today is an exciting day for the Australian herbal community, as Naomi Ingleton launches Herb Connect, an online marketplace and hub to connect herb growers to apothecaries, medicine makers, practitioners and anyone wanting fresh vital potent Australian herbs! Naomi Ingleton is herb farmer and educator who’s spent her life working with food and plants. After years in hospitality, food production,...

Beth Attard is a degree qualified naturopathic herbalist with a core passion for supporting women with ADHD , gut issues and/or hormone imbalances . During this chat Beth shares how a series of nudges from the universe and interactions with many interesting plant people led her to a career as a Naturopathic Herbalist. We chat about her time travelling through Canada , Thailand and South America, c...

You'll never get over your trauma with talking unless you also heal the nervous system and get more connected to self, community and earth. Plants and embodiment can help you feel safe in your body again. In this episode of Sacred Herbalism , Stephanie Hazel sits down with Daisy K. Devine to unravel the intimate ties between trauma, the nervous system, and herbal medicine. They reveal how trau...

Donna Raymond is a catalyst for transformation, known for her visionary leadership, intuitive mentoring and ability to guide ambitious women through deeply transformative journeys in both life and business. In this rich and soulful episode, we journey through the landscapes of permaculture, herbalism, and motherhood—woven together by the deeper rhythms of nature and self-discovery. We discuss her...

In today's episode, Tatiana interviews Jesse Leith, from the well known Enki apothecary in Daylesford, Victoria, which was founded in 2017 and is definitely one of the highest grade apothecaries that we have ever seen. Jesse has an alchemical mastermind and a high level of committment to quality and integrity all the way from farm to bottle and is producing spagyrical preparations on a larger scal...

Sasha London-Welker is a farmer and the owner of Green Goddess Farm, North of Kyogle in northern NSW. She’s been growing Certified Organic fruit, vegetables, flowers and herbs for the last 15 years and is passionate about growing food for her community while honoring the soil, insects, birds and the wild plants who share the land she farms. I first met Sasha at Lismore Organic Farmers market, wher...

Kimberly joins us all the way from Arizona, where her plant walk sees her growing herbs, making medicine and offering consults in her local community. In this engaging conversation, Stephanie Hazel and Kimberly Kling explore the profound connection between herbalism, storytelling, and our relationship with the natural world. They discuss the urgent need for more herbalists in today's society,...

Steve Boniwell, a pioneering permaculturalist and systems thinker, is co-founder of PSKL - Water For All, a company that uses unpowered technology to accelerate ecosystem health. This approach enables rapid landscape rehydration, increasing infiltration time by 100-fold. In this episode, Steve shares his passion for permaculture and its applications in water and soil management. He highlights the...

Christopher Smith from Tinderry Mountain Herbs , is an extraordinary person doing some really important work in the herbal community in Australia. Christopher is a herbalist, horticulturalist and herbal educator who draws on over 40 years of horticultural experience to grow a line of rare and endagered herbs at the herb farm he runs called Tinderry Mountain Herbs, at Tinderry Mountain near Canberr...