Rachel Maree is a wise, wild herbal elder in the making. Her herbalism is informed by indigenous medicine the world over, initiations into entheogenic plant traditions and her own deep, slow listening to the plant world.

This interview really highlights the intricate connections between herbalism, cultural practices and ecological belonging, Rachel unwinds the ways that healing at the depths of our beings requires relationships to plants, not just their constituents. We explore how plants connect to ceremony and to land, as well as our shared emergent understanding of how each plant has a unique emotional terrain, linked to the ecological terrain it thrives in… as within so without.

I particularly love her take on what herbalism might look like in 500 years, and her experiences of indigenous Australian herbal practice. .

**SHOW NOTES**

Book in a consultation with Rachel Here⁠

Follow Rachel on Instagram here

Listen to the Tyson Yunkaporta podcast episode we mentioned (it's a rare interview style episode on the Emerald podcast) here

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To Celebrate The Elder Tree's Foundations of Sociocracy In Person Training with Erin Young, we bring you this Re-Release!

March 7th & 8th 2026

MORE INFO & BOOKINGS

Erin Young is a mover and shaker in the realm of socialpermaculture and tunes in with us from Kabi Kabi country near Eumundi on theSunshine Coast. As a certified Human Potential Coach and Sociocracy trainer,she shares insight into how she brings nature-informed frameworks and aholistic toolkit to help individuals and forward-thinking organisations balancenervous systems to establish safety and avoid distraction and dysfunction tomake real traction in creating a positive impact. She speaks to living anenchanted life and ecological patterns brought into social settings toencourage a diversity of perspectives and governance hierarchies to makedecisions with a "power with, rather than power over".

We discuss her garden and what is growing, her favouriteplant, Lemon Grass (⁠Cymbopogoncitratus⁠)and its many functions and her healthy journey using Ayurvedic practices,intuitively going to certain plants when she needs them, and the underestimatedbalm of a cup of herbal tea. 

Erin holds a Bachelor of Environmental Engineering anddiscusses how her first Permaculture Design Course in Portugal unlocked herunderstanding of how life works and led her on this path, whereby she nowteaches Social Permaculture weekend courses alongside pioneer Robin Clayfield(who will be joining us in an interview soon!), speaks at Festivals and teacheselements of her toolkit at courses such as the Change-makers PDC on theSunshine Coast. 

Currently, she is partnered with Earth Funerals, anorganisation establishing sustainable funerals and natural burial groundsaround Australia. With developmental coaching, consulting and training incollaborative decision-making and governance (aka sociocracy), socialpermaculture, and artfully facilitating group processes, she is modelling howgroups can be healthy human ecosystems and a regenerative force beyondmonoculture thinking!

Show Notes:

Social Permaculture Weekend with Robin Clayfield Feb 11th& 12th, 2023: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/events/564776655431004⁠

Earth Funerals: ⁠https://earthfunerals.org/restoration-burial/⁠

Zen and the Art of Dying: ⁠https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4245204/⁠

Introductory Guide to Social Permaculture & SeasonalGoals - A living Guide: ⁠https://www.erinyoung.net/shop⁠

Connect with Erin:

Website (with e-books mentioned): ⁠www.erinyoung.net⁠

Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/erinyoung.coaching⁠

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/erinyoung___/⁠

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We made this episode to fill you all in on how the recent herb farm tour went.  In December I took a beautiful group of existing and emerging herb farmers down to Lutruwita aka Tasmania, to visit three different scale organic herb farms.  It was such an incredible adventure that I am still integrating and digesting.

We visited a small, medium and large scale herb farm on the tour, having the honour of being welcomed to Gould’s farm, Hop Valley Farm, and Marleen Herbs.  My intention was/is to see more potent organic herb production in Australia.  This is such an important thing to be putting our energy into, considering that over 90% of the herbs in commercial circulation are grown overseas. Its estimated that 90% of what you see at most retail outlets, in herbal preparations and herbal/naturopathic dispensaries is imported.

Ann Armbrecht in her book The Business of Botanicals, states that herbs can change hands as many as 10 to 15 times on their journey from the original source (farmer or wildcrafter) to the final product on a store shelf. Even with strict regulations in Australia, the herbs that we import are often adulterated, fumigated, irradiated, misidentified and stored in poor conditions resulting in poor quality. 

Often the growers/foragers/manufacturers/companies don’t actually even like their job, let alone care about the ‘consumer’ of the herb.  So imagine what energy is being transferred into the herb!

I would like to extend boundless gratitude to our wonderful farm hosts, Greg Whitten, Kala, Monica Francia, Cara, Ronald, Marleen and Emma Van de Winckel. It really was such an honour to be welcomed into the homes and farms of these inspiring, powerful and humble farmers. To be in the energy of their down to earth, salt of the land lifestyles. All of them were so forthcoming and would love to see more herb farmers emerging around Australia.

Thanks also to the beautiful souls who came on this adventure and for being so flexible and adaptable with all the twists and turns.

SHOWNOTES:The Business of Botanicals

Herbal HarvestEmail me if you would like to purchase a PDF for $40: info@alchemillaherbals. com.au

2026 Lutruwita Herb Farm Tour expression of interest:https://forms.gle/RLqNUHSdbwHCbpQW6

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Today we're heading back to episode 80 with one of our favourite herbalists, Genna Pyewacket. From studying and wild harvesting in the woods of Canada during her teens to preserving the fruit bowl of the Northern Rivers with her fermented shrubs and tonics, Genna has been walking the plant path for more than 25 years.

Genna's herbal shrubs and tonics capture the flavour and health benefits of herbs and fruits, many of which are grown in her garden or foraged locally.

During this episode, Genna shares her dreams of releasing many new tonics and bitters which at this point were still imagined, but are now out in the world, igniting taste buds and reaping myriad health benefits.

Genna's a born storyteller and paints many vivid word pictures- from the lavender fields of France, to trundling around the back roads of the Northern Rivers, car stuffed to overloading with foraged fruits and herbs.

**CONNECT**

You can connect with GENNA and get your hands on some of her delicious herbal shrubs, tonics and bitters via her  website Pyewackets Traditional or stay in touch via instagram here.

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.

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My favourite episode ever is getting a re-release! Let this discussion on the importance of animism as the lost context of psychedelic and medicinal plant practice open new and ancient doorways in your own relationships with the plant world.

Leave comments so I know whether this one is a magic one for you too. What does animism look like in your life and herbal practice?

** SHOWNOTES **

Check out Skye's offerings at her website here: https://deepearthdreaming.world/offerings/

And sign up for the waitlist to study with Stephanie here: https://stephaniehazel.com.au/courses/

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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 the fragility of global medicinal plant supply chains, the importance of local herb growing, and how non-extractive, permaculture-informed herbalism supports both human and ecological health. Listeners are also offered practical insights into garden design, soil care, and resilient medicinal plants suited to temperate climates.

This is an invitation to re-imagine herbalism as a practice of healing people and landscapes together, ensuring medicinal plants remain accessible for generations to come.

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** TAJ SCICLUNA / BOTANICAL EDUCATION OFFERINGS**

Taj Scicluna is a Botanical Educator, Bioregional Herbalist and Awe Seeker.

Rekindling Herbal Enchantment whilst Honouring the Science.

Discover her offerings here:

⁠⁠http://www.botanicaleducation.com.au⁠⁠

⁠⁠www.instagram.com/botanical_eduation⁠⁠

⁠⁠http://www.facebook.com/botanicaleducation⁠⁠

⁠⁠http://www.tiktok.com/botanicaleducation⁠⁠

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 known and some of the lesser known powers.  She gives some great simple and practical ways to work with Chamomile in your life.

Cat is an absolute hoot, we had lots of giggles when listening to her whimsical ways of explaining things. We are overjoyed to have Cat with us again- she has been on the podcast more than anyone else, and we appreciate her stepping in to support Tatiana while she is going through a time of transition. In a true display of community herbalism spirit!

For those of you who do not know, Cat Green is the amazing creator of Herbfest, an annual grassroots herbal medicine festival on the Sunshine Coast. She also facilitates an array of in person and online courses- some by herself and some with the wonderful Heidi Merika.

*SHOWNOTES*

To find out more about Everyday Empowered:

https://everydayempowered.com.au/

IG:  @everyday.empoweredHerbal

Herbfest 15th June 2025:

https://everydayempowered.com.au/herbfest/

Starter Kits:

To purchase a Herbal Starter kit  use this affiliate link and 15% of the sale will go to The Elder Tree!:⁠

https://www.everydayempowered.com.au/?ref=xe741xvr⁠

Cat's Embodied Herbalism – Herbal Tastes course – (IN PERSON):

https://everydayempowered.com.au/event/embodied-herbalism-herbal-tastes-course-online-3/

Embodied Herbalism – Herbal Tastes course – (ONLINE):

https://everydayempowered.com.au/event/embodied-herbalism-herbal-tastes-course-online-2/

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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 Garden- which is the most beautiful educational companion for helping us to connect with the healing power of herbs. In her book and during this episode, Caroline shows us how the sowing and growing of herbs can be the beginning of the healing journey, which continues as we gather leaves, flowers and roots for tea, to elevate our meals and for medicine.

**CONNECT**

You can connect with CAROLINE and nab yourself a copy of her book via her  website The Cottage Herbalist or stay in touch via instagram here.

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.

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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 on Galenic principles. Kaja is the founder and formulator behind Herbae Thylacini, an award-winning herbal skin care range. Through her series of online courses, Herbal Skin Craft, Oily Craft and Full Craft, she trains health practitioners, herbalists and skin care makers to formulate personalised herbal skincare for a wide range of dermatological conditions.

**SHOW NOTES**

Find Dr Kaja's skincare courses here.

Listen to an earlier episode where Jessyca Bosscha interviews Kaja here.

Check out the books and authors we mentioned during the episode:

• James Lovelock, Gaia: A new look at life on Earth.
• Jason Hickel. The Divide. Or follow Jason on social media here.
• Edwin Land's Biography, Insisting on the Impossible.

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** CONNECT WITH STEPHANIE **

Join the waitlist for my plant listening courses here.

Follow me on instagram here.

The intro and outro song is "⁠Sing for the Earth⁠" and was kindly donated by Chad Wilkins.  You can find Chad's music ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠ ⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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 learnt from her grandmother in Slovenia, with the new discoveries of her subtropical climate, Ursa inspires others to 'get on with it' and try new recipes to enjoy the healing power of simple, everyday herbs through fermentation.

Her grounded approach to homesteading celebrates the seasons and everyday practicality of making the most of homegrown abundance and reducing waste.      

CONNECT:

https://www.instagram.com/homegrowing_family/

** TONIELLE'S PERSONAL OFFERINGS **

Earth Mumma Permaculture. A Place for Earth Carers to Get Skilled in Sustainability. We're here to activate people & places with edible landscapes, regenerative living practices & abundance thinking. Design your life to thrive. Are you ready to connect, nourish & grow?

Find her here:⁠⁠⁠⁠ linktr.ee/lovingearthmumma⁠⁠

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The intro and outro song is "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sing for the Earth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" and was kindly donated by Chad Wilkins.  You can find Chad's music ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.