Wild Herbs with April

What does it really mean to be grounded before you forage? In this episode of the Wild Herbs Podcast, I talk with author, anthropologist, and ethnobotanist Lisa Rose about what it means to forage with full awareness. Lisa shares how she grew up foraging on the shores of Lake Michigan, why water stewardship belongs in every foraging conversation, and how engaging all your senses before you harvest...

What if the best medicine for your body has nothing to do with treating your disease and everything to do with treating you? That's the question at the heart of this conversation, and I am so honored to bring you one of the most respected voices in herbal medicine today, David Winston. In this episode of the Wild Herbs Podcast, I talk with herbalist and ethnobotanist David Winston about how plant...

What if spending just two days in nature could give you a full month of health benefits and flower essences could help you evolve faster consciously?  In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Katie Hess, the founder of LOTUSWEI flower essences, author of Flowerevolution , and expert of bioenergetic remedies. Katie shares how a chance encounter with a mysterious indigenous woman on...

What does it really take to break free from addiction and what if plants held more answers than we've been told? And what if those same plants could also help us face the one thing we fear even more than our addictions — death? In this episode, I sit down with herbalist and natural medicine legend Brigitte Mars to talk about the natural way of healing from addiction, the healing power of plant med...

What if your dreams were a direct conversation with the Earth itself? In this episode, I sit down with Lauren Morgan, a community herbalist, dream weaver, and author of Seasonal Herbalism , whose work bridges the worlds of plant medicine and dreaming. This conversation weaves together herbalism, dreaming, and deep Earth connection in a way that feels both grounding and expansive. You will learn ho...

What does it truly mean to rewild yourself? In this powerful, impactful episode, I had a conversation with Jesse Wolf Hardin, an  American author, activist, musician, artist, herbalist, and wilderness guide  to explore the concept of ''rewilding". This conversation goes far beyond ecology. It’s an invitation to remember that we are not separate from nature. We are nature. Together,&...

What if one of the most powerful longevity “superfoods” was literally falling from trees around you? In this episode, I sit down with naturopathic doctor Dr. Saeid Mushtagh to explore the science, tradition, and real-world benefits of pine pollen, a potent plant ally known for supporting hormones, energy, and longevity. From its roots in traditional Chinese medicine to modern clinical in...

In this returning episode of the Wild Herbs Podcast, April dives deeply into the medicine, botany, and spirit of Pine—an ancient evergreen ally that shows up for us when we need resilience the most. Pine has survived ice ages, climate shifts, and mass extinctions, and in the heart of winter it continues to offer powerful medicine for the lungs, immune system, and spirit. In this episode, April wea...

In this deeply nourishing episode of The Wild Herbs Podcast , April Punsalan sits down with Malieokalani Urrutia, founder of Sacred Woman School , to explore the ancient feminine wisdom of the womb. Together they uncover what it means to live from the womb space—a center of intuition, creation, and divine knowingand how this awareness transforms a woman’s life. Malieokalani shares how women can aw...

Why you need to hear this episode with Nishanth Gurav What if the key to healing our bodies, our spirits, and our planet has been preserved for thousands of years — by people living in deep relationship with the land? In this unforgettable conversation, ethnobotanist Nishanth Gurav takes us inside the Gond Tribe of India, considered one of the oldest Indigenous communities in the world. Nishanth h...

What does it truly mean to come home to the land—and why is land a source of both healing and power? 🌿 In this inspiring episode of the Wild Herbs Podcast, April sits down with Aleya Fraser, author of Caribbean Herbalism and land steward in Trinidad & Tobago. Aleya shares her extraordinary journey from Johns Hopkins medical labs and urban life to farming on ancestral lands, embracing agroecol...

You can't miss this episode with Doug Tallamy! Doug is a conservation visionary, renowned entomologist, ecologist, professor, and New York Times bestselling author.  As the co-founder of the Homegrown National Park initiative, Doug shares his visionary approach to transforming our lawns and backyards into thriving ecosystems that support biodiversity and combat biodiversity loss.  You wi...

In this fascinating episode, I sit down with Dr. Stephen E. Lindow , a distinguished plant pathologist and microbial ecologist , to explore the phyllosphere —the diverse microbiome that covers plant leaves. Dr. Lindow shares his groundbreaking research on plant-associated bacteria and their role in plant health, immunity, and even their potential impact on human microbiomes. Key Topics Covered: Wh...

Discover the sacred medicine of Iboga, the transformative power of this plant, and the modern-day applications of one of the most sacred plants on this Earth! In this episode with Levi Barker, initiated Iboga plant medicine administer and retreat facilitator, you will learn: 1. The rich history of Iboga. 2. How Iboga has been revered by the Bwiti people of Central Africa for centuries.  3. Le...

If you have ever been curious about Ayurveda, if you have to listen to this episode with Myra Lewin, Founder of Hale Pule, School of Ayurveda and Yoga. Myra explains beautifully the principles of Ayurveda and shares her wisdom with you.  In this episode Myra covers: 1. The principles of Ayurveda. 2. Why overeating is harmful for the body.  3. The wise portion size that will leave your bo...

In this special episode, wise healer, Dr. Rosita Arvigo, shares with you the Medicine and Magic of Marigolds. Dr. Rosita covers: 1. The spirit of marigold.  2. How to connect with the spirit and medicine of marigold. 3. How to make a marigold lustration bath. 4. How to heal colicky babies with marigold flowers. 5. Specific women health issues marigold can relieve.   6. Yoni steaming.&nbs...

Modern Society can make us edgy. Mimosa flowers take the edge off better than any other wild herb I know. They uplift the energy so we can feel the beauty and blissfulness of spring and summer. In this episode, I share with you: 1. Mimosa flower medicine.  2. How I connect with Mimosa flowers. 3. The botany of Mimosa tree.  4. A free link below to nab the Mimosa Flower Syrup Recipe, that...

You don't want to miss this episode with the ordained Priestess, Kate Murphy. In this episode, Kate shares: 1. How Kate honors the path of the Priestess.  2. How Kate was able to step out of the masculine-dominated executive field and into her authentic path that aligned with the divine feminine. 3. How you can connect with the divine feminine during Beltane.  4. The medicine and mystery...

In this episode, you will get to hear from James Kishlar, the founder of Atelier temenos, a herbal company that specializes in the growing, selling, and processing of sweet wormwood (Artemisia annua). In this episode, James shares with you: 1. How he manages his osteoarthritis with sweet wormwood. 2. What ailments sweet wormwood has been effective at relieving. 3. The struggles he faced trying to...

I am super pumped to share with you why Mulberry (Morus alba) is my FAVORITE wild herb to forage in April. In this episode, I share: 1. The life history and range of mulberry. 2. The vitamins and mineral profile. 3. The healing properties of the leaves. 4. Why everyone, including you, should drink mulberry leaf tea. If you want to learn how to identify, forage, process, and make mulberry tea and m...

Liz Spencer, the Founder of The Dogwood Dyer, has over 15+ years of experience in natural dyes. Liz holds an MA from the London College of Fashion where she focused on sustainable fashion.  Today, she teaches online natural dye workshops and classes.  In today's episode, Liz shares: 1. How to reduce your fashion footprint.  2. The issues with fashion consumerism in the U.S. 3. Why a...

Did you know that inside ancient pine trees occurs pockets of liquefied pine resin? Mathew and Jenine share with you the benefits of this ancient heart pocket tree resin. In this episode, you will learn: 1. How Pruitt's Tree Resin Ministries manifested into this world.  2. A brief introduction of what is ancient pine resin.  3. What this heart pocket resin can be used for and on. 4. How...

You don't want to miss this episode with sweet wormwood (Artemisia annua) expert, Dr. Pam Weathers. Dr. Pam Weathers has been studying, researching, and experimenting with sweet wormwood for 25+ years. In this Wild Herb podcast, she shares: 1. How she grows sweet wormwood in her lab and home to have the effective concentration of phytochemicals.  2. History of use of sweet wormwood in China a...

Cleavers!   In this episode, I share with you why I am crazy about cleavers and why as my friend Kristina Wildes says, I "leave it to cleavers". Listen to learn: 1. When and where to forage cleavers. 2. How to identify cleavers. 3. Medicinal properties of cleavers.  4. How I connect with cleavers. 5. How they heal my urinary system. 6. Why they are cleansing and detoxifying to your lymph...

Did you know that doctors in the 1800's had to study Medical Botany? and that many doctors could go to the field to harvest wild herbs for their patients? Learn the hidden truths about Medical Botany! Learn in today's episode why it is critically important to bring back this forgotten field!  I cover: 1. What is Medical Botany. 2. Why it is a forgotten field.  3. Why it is important for...