The Sage’s Cabin - Herbs, healing, wisdom, belonging

In today's podcast I am speaking with Sepideh Hakimzadeh an Iranian mentor and teacher living in diaspora in the USA.  She teaches on awakening consciousness, ancestral connection, alchemy, shadow work, animism and holds a container for people from the SWANA lands. Apologies for the quietness of my sound on this podcast.   Support the podcast by liking, sharing and subscribing or signing up to Wis...

Today in the podcast I am speaking with Nicole Rose of Solidarity Apothecary.  We speak about herbs to support us in our fight and struggle for justice and liberation, and about all the amazing work she is doing. You can collect with Nicole at: https://solidarityapothecary.org/   You can support the podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/wiseherbalways   and connect with me at www.roxmadeira.com...

In today's podcast I am speaking with Sara from Habobas house about her charity work setting up Habobas House, which supports the rebuilding of homes in Sudan, and about Sudanese culture. It is really nice warming episode, so please enjoy, and support her work if you can. Instagram: @habobas.house Website: www.habobashouse.com

In today's podcast I am joined by Ruth from The Justice Nook to speak with Sarah and Saud from Decolonize Sudan. This podcast will open your eyes (if they aren't already open) to the global players involved in the largely ignored Sudanese Genocide. Find out about their work here: decolonizesudan.org They have really interesting articles in their publications section to help you to learn more and a...

Today I am speaking with Natasha from Gathering Nature We speak about foraging, The Wild Biome Project, Natasha's new book and the National Institute of Medical Herbalists UK.  Natasha's book Foraged Condiments is available through Aeon.  They have given podcast listeners a discount using the code NL20 available until 22/11/25. If you enjoyed the podcast please like, share and subscribe. You can c...

In todays podcast I am speaking with Agnieszka Drabek-Prime from Prime Therapy She is a medicine women and sacred womb weaver.  We speak about how and why to connect with the womb, the cycles in life and the archetypes.   You can connect with her at her website (above) or on instagram @ Yoni. Wise You can buy her new book Dancing with Goddesses at Aeon, with this discount code DWG20 until 8/11/25...

In todays new moon herbal session we are speaking with The Seed Sistas Kaz and Fi are medical herbalists based in the UK, I urge you to check out their work, they really make herbalism fun.  They have very kindly shared a little gift with you, the listeners – a link to download their Witching Herbs Garden PDF. You can download it here: 👉  Unlock the Magic of the Witching Herbs PDF The guide is pa...

In todays podcast my new co-host Ruth Glasgow and I are speaking with Rabbi E Beck an Orthodox Jewish Rabbi from Neturei Karta International.  Neturei Karta International is a community of activists representing many Jews worldwide who stand up for and promote traditional Judaism in opposition to the philosophy of Zionism and due to religious beliefs.  In their own words: "Neturei Karta is dedicat...

This episode is part of the Palestine Series in solidarity with Palestine and made in association with Ruth Glasgow from The Justice Nook whose aim is to share knowledge for action. We are speaking with Dr Mosab and Dr Malak who are 2 Gazan doctors currently struggling to help their people in Gaza.  You can follow them on instagram @war_doctors2024 As the internet reception is not stable in Gaza w...

In todays podcast I am speaking with Josh Williams, one of my favourite herbal teachers.  He is a wealth of knowledge relating to the traditional ways of working with plants and reviving animism through plant connections.  Josh puts out loads of free content on his You Tube channel and you can support him through patreon .  He also has 2 books out which a available through Aeon Books. JW20 which w...

Gender based violence, Deva Desi, and witch hunts in India. We will be speaking about the social-legal dimensions in the South- East Asia caste system.   Dr Amit Anand is Assistant Professor, School of Legal Studies, REVA University, Bengaluru Ph. D (Law), Lancaster University, U.K.  LL.M, University of Reading, U.K. B.A.LL.B., (Honours.), National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru...

In todays episode I speak with historian Tabitha Stanmore on the topic of cunning folk and magic, a topic which I find particularly interesting.  I hope that you enjoy the podcast, and will check out her conference and book if you are interested in the topics of witchcraft, magic and cunning folk.   To get Tabitha's book HERE What is a Witch conference HERE   My patreon to support the podcast, con...

Today I am speaking with Rosari Kingston about the traditional folk medicine of Ireland.  There is a rich history of traditional healing still practiced by folk healers and recorded in the Irish records, a lot of this old knowledge is being lost and at risk of dyeing out completely.   If you would like to buy Rosari's book you can buy it at AEON with a code:  IH20 which will give listeners 20% off...

In this months episode I am speaking with Soraya and Catriona from Edinburgh/Glasgow based co-op Grassroots Remedies about their community herbalism work and about sustainable foraging. Check out all their offerings at: grassrootsremedies.co.uk Follow them on Instagram @grassrootsremedies Grassroots Remedies and many other foraging organisations will be at The Scottish Wild Food Festival in May 17...

Today, on World Social Justice day, in the podcast I am speaking with Karen Gevirtz the author of THE APOTHECARY'S WIFE: The Hidden History of Medicine and How it Became a Commodity A ground-breaking genealogy of for-profit healthcare and an urgent reminder that cantering women's history offers vital opportunities for shaping the future. You can connect with Karen and buy her book here: https://ww...

This is a short podcast I recorded yesterday with Freddy from Women Concern DR Congo. I have been in contact with and working with them in their quest to help women in their area of Congo, which is South Kivu, for about a year. As an NGO in Congo they are understandably concerned about the humanitarian crisis that is happening in Congo as a result of the M23 rebels taking over Goma the capital of...

Today I am speaking to Leo Igwe about how Witch Hunts persist in Nigeria and about his organisation Advocacy for Accused Witches If you would like to donate to Advocacy for Witches to help with their work you can do so HERE   critTHINK is Leo's educational Foundation, which helps to support the advocacy work Leo does, and provide the education to make a change in society to stop the Witch Hunts ha...

The hidden art of medical alchemy, in this episode I speak with Andrew Mason who has been studying, researching and practicing this ancient art. You can connect with Andrew here: HERE   You can buy his book HERE using the discount code RS20 which will give readers 20% off until 15/10/24   Andrew has given the patreon supporters of this podcast a special bonus link to his work. You can support the...

A very, very brief introduction to western herbalism and how the wise women were displaced.   Wise Herbal Ways Patreon

You can support Yousef and the other farmers in Northern Gaza HERE   Yousef S H Aburabee from Beit Lahia in northern Gaza, a passionate young agricultural engineer with extensive training in the fields of agriculture and the environment. I have conducted numerous training sessions for farmers and agricultural engineers on modern techniques and organic farming. Gaza is suffering from wars, destruct...

In this episode I am speaking with Medical Herbalist Christina Stapley about her new book A history of plant medicine.  We speak about some old recipes, climate change and the history of herbalism in the UK. You can connect with Christina HERE She runs various workshops and has lots of great books to add to your herbal library. If you enjoy the podcast please like, share, subscribe and rate it. Yo...

In this episode I'm speaking with MEGHAN RHODES about TASTING HERBALISM. Meghan Rhodes is a qualified herbalist who has helped over 90 people start living herbalism, making healthier, safer solutions for themselves and their families a reality. As the founder of Rhodes Roots & Remedies, she has written 10 course books, authored the books Easy Herbal Remedies for Infants and Slow-Infused Self-C...

In todays podcast I'm talking with Victoria Bennett about her book All My Wild Mothers - a weaving of memoir and herbal folklore, All My Wild Mothers is a story of re-wilding our wastelands, and the transformation that can happen when we do. In a time of uncertainty, it has something to teach us about resilience, and the power of joyful resistance.   Connect with Victoria HERE   Support the podcas...

Today I am talking with Green Witch Herbalist Robin Rose Bennett all about plants, synchronicity, plant communication, herbalism, her books and bibliomancy from her new book A Green Witch's Pocket Book of Wisdom. Robin's new book is out now and available from all bookstores, you can see all her books on her book website . You can sign up to her newsletter, find out about courses and connect with h...

Chat with wisdom keeper Amantha Murphy.  Amantha Murphy is a shamanic healer and teacher working with groups and individuals in her homeland of Ireland, as well as UK, Canada and the USA. Since 1995 Amantha has been organising sacred pilgrimages across Ireland consisting of ceremonies and visits to sacred sites. Also popular are Amantha’s workshops on Pre-Celtic Shamanism, levels 1, 2 & 3; Wal...