In this episode of the Plotting Progress Podcast, we sit down with Tristian Wolf to discuss his latest book Hood Medicine: An Urban Field Guide to Medicinal & Edible Plants of Eastern North America + their Hoodoo Uses/Medicinal Preparations and his journey into the world of ethnobotany.Tristian shares how his path to studying plants and traditional knowledge wasn’t conventional. From being wild in his younger days to eventually dedicating his life to learning from nature, his story reflects a powerful transformation rooted in curiosity and ancestral wisdom.We also dive into the cultural and historical roots of Hoodoo, discussing how plant knowledge has long been used for healing, protection, and spiritual practice within African-American traditions. His book highlights how many of the plants growing in everyday urban environments carry both medicinal value and cultural significance.During the conversation we explore:🌿 The inspiration behind Hood Medicine🌱 His journey to becoming an ethnobotanist🚶 How his popular plant walks and nature tours first began⭐ Celebrities and public figures joining his tours🌍 Why reconnecting with nature is essential for modern life🧠 Remembering the ancestral plant knowledge passed down through generations🔮 The role of plants in Hoodoo traditions and natural medicineThis episode is about reclaiming knowledge, reconnecting with the land, and remembering that the medicine our ancestors relied on is still growing all around us.🌿 Connect with Tristian Wolf📧 Email: [email protected]📸 Instagram: Triztian.Wolf.Official📸 Instagram: Bushman.ATL🔗 Linktree: linktr.ee/Babasol🌲 Community: Skool — The Forester’s Guild🌱 Support the mission of The Growth Spothttps://www.growthspot.org/take-action🌱 LEGACY Youth Camp — May 22–24Hosted by The Growth SpotLEGACY Camp is designed to pour into the next generation through mentorship, leadership development, outdoor experiences, and knowledge of self.⚠️ Spots are limitedLearn more and register:👉 www.GrowthSpot.org/camp🌍 Afrofuturism Legacy Gala — September 26Support legacy-building initiatives in the community.🎟️ Sponsorship opportunities:https://givebutter.com/afrofuturism-legacy-gala-sponsorship-opportunities-hlpl4y👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔁 Share | 🔔 Subscribe#PlottingProgressPodcast #HoodMedicine #TristianWolf #Ethnobotany #PlantMedicine #Hoodoo #AncestralKnowledge #NatureHealing #UrbanForaging