This episode is a thought provoking discussion with Lily Aagren aka Lily of the Herbs, who is a herbalist, permaculturalist and ZenThai Shiatsu practitioner on Warrandjuri country in Warrandite, Victoria.
In this conversation, Twiggy and Lily discuss their journeys in herbal medicine and the need for a more nuanced approach to herbalism education in Australia. Lily shares her experiences learning herbal medicine through volunteering and skill sharing, as well as her motivation to become an educator.

They also discuss the challenges and limitations of herbalism education in Australia, and the importance of reclaiming and celebrating different aspects of herbalism. They both express their excitement for the future of herbalism in Australia and the potential for more diverse and accessible education options.

In this conversation, Twiggy and Lily discuss the accessibility of herbs, the power of inspiration and manifestation, the importance of land accessibility and community living, the integration of herbalism into daily life, the empowerment and sovereignty that comes with herbalism, the impact of connections and planting seeds of inspiration, the availability of herbs in supermarkets, current herbal allies, upcoming offerings and trainings, and closing thoughts on trust and gratitude takeaways.

🌳Volunteering and skill sharing are valuable ways to learn herbal medicine
🌳There is a need for more nuanced terminology and recognition of different aspects of herbalism
🌳Herbalism education should be accessible and cater to different learning styles and interests
🌳The landscape of herbalism in Australia is changing, with more diverse education options emerging Herbs can be made more accessible by supporting herb growers and organic farmers
🌳Inspiration and manifestation play a key role in creating the future we want to see
🌳Land accessibility and community living can enhance the practice of herbalism
🌳Herbalism empowers individuals to take control of their health and make informed choices
🌳Connections and sharing inspiration can have a ripple effect and create positive change
🌳Exploring different herbal allies can provide unique benefits and support
🌳There are various offerings and trainings available to deepen knowledge and practice of herbalism
🌳Trusting the journey and expressing gratitude are important aspects of the herbalism journey.
Chapters
00:00Introduction and Background
02:01Journey in Thailand
04:12Working with Fresh Herbal Medicine
06:29Connection with Plants in Traditional Cultures
07:44Relaxed Attitude towards Healing
08:30Journey of Learning Herbal Medicine
11:10Learning through Volunteering and Skill Sharing
14:00Becoming an Educator
19:11The Way of the Herbalist Course
24:00The Need for Nuanced Terminology in Herbalism
29:51The Changing Landscape of Herbalism in Australia
38:00The Future of Herbalism Education
43:27Making Herbs More Accessible
44:07Inspiration and Manifestation
45:05Land Accessibility and Community Living
46:03Daily Integrated Practice and Health Sovereignty
47:12Empowerment and Sovereignty
47:48Creating Connections and Planting Seeds of Inspiration
48:06Herbs in Supermarkets and Unexpected Discoveries
49:15Current Herbal Allies
53:14Upcoming Offerings and Trainings
55:37Closing Thoughts and Gratitude

Show Notes:

Lily's website:

https://www.lilyoftheherbs.com/

Find her on IG:

@lilyoftheherbs

The book mentioned:

Herbal Harvest by Greg Whitten

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