WYLDE, the podcast about foraging and herbalism in Europe

Peter "Chippy" Grant is a wild vegan chef with Slavic roots, based in the UK. He's known for his creative approach to plant based foraging cuisine, turning overlooked ingredients into culinary magic. He has more than a decade of experience as a vegan caterer and loves experimenting with local and seasonal food.
Grab yourself a wild healthy snack, because you will get hungry listening to this delicious conversation.

About going on foraging treasure hunts as a child when visiting his grandparents in Slovakia.

About why foragers should not be blamed for the wrong-doing of the industrial system.

About seasonal and local being about more than meat and dairy.

About the differences and similarities between the Slovak landscape and the British and the impact of communism on biodiversity.

About how people respond to wild vegan cuisine when he caters events or retreats.

About where he gets his inspiration, apart from nature.

About our economic model of scarcity versus abundance in nature and the need for rewilding. 

About nettles and dandelions and why they should be introduced in every kitchen.

And lots more.



You can find more information about Chippy and his amazing cuisine on Instagram or Facebook. 

https://www.instagram.com/thegathererwild/
https://www.facebook.com/theGathererWild/ 


These are the books that are mentioned in this episode. All worth a read! 

• The Wilderniss Cure by Monica (Mo) Wilde
• Hedgerow Medicine series
• Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake
• Myceleum Running by Paul Stamets

Episode cover photo by https://www.instagram.com/aniellaweinberger/ 

Support us so we can continue the WYLDE Podcast series, a living archive for foragers & herbalist across Europe.

https://whydonate.com/fundraising/wylde-podcast-donation


Did you know you can book me as a keynote speaker?

Check my website for more information and enquiries:
https://wildplantforager.com/en/lieve-galle-keynote-speaker


I'm looking for more interesting guests to talk about European herbalism and foraging in Europe.
 
If you know anyone that would be perfect for this podcast, please let me know.
You can find me on Instagram @wildplantforager, and on Facebook.

You can also find more about me or contact me through my website www.wildplantforager.com
But please don't hang around online for too long. Go outside, and follow your wild heart


music by Eva LaRuna

Disclaimer:
The information in the WYLDE podcast has been compiled with the utmost care. We try to keep it as current, complete and accurate as possible, yet no rights can be derived from this podcast episode.
We accept no liability for: direct or indirect damages resulting from possible errors and omissions, the content of linked websites, or the opinions of interviewed guests.
Please take into account that transcripts were automatically created by A.I. and may contain mistakes.
The content of this podcast in no way replaces personal medical advice or treatment by doctors and other medical professionals.

Miranda Tringis is a pioneering herbalist with a passion for mediterranean herbs,  sustainability and traditional herbal wisdom.
She moved from The Netherlands to Cyprus at the age of 19 and evolved from intuitively playing with dandelions as a child to studying herbalism and creating a unique place in Cyprus where she blends education, wellness and ecotourism and where people can reconnect with nature.

She shares her story in this warm and sunny conversation.

About how the failing of conventional medicine got her interested in herbal medicine and how years of experimenting lead to a degree as a herbalist.

About where the idea for a botanical park came from, how it all started, and typical visitors.

About how a garden is a living organism that has the ability to heal.

About the different seasons in Cyprus and the short timeframe for foraging.

About herbal teas and tinctures.

About herbalism schools and the legal framework for herbalists in Cyprus.

About how the sunshine and the soil make for extremely aromatic plants and Miranda's favorite Cypriot herbs.

About the economy of nature and how the continuing of traditions also depends on market demand. 

And lots more.



You can find more information about Miranda and the Cyherbia Botanical Park & Labyrinth here: https://www.cyherbia.com/

You can also follow her on Instagram: @cyherbia
Or find her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CyHerbia 

Support us so we can continue the WYLDE Podcast series, a living archive for foragers & herbalist across Europe.

https://whydonate.com/fundraising/wylde-podcast-donation


Did you know you can book me as a keynote speaker?

Check my website for more information and enquiries:
https://wildplantforager.com/en/lieve-galle-keynote-speaker


I'm looking for more interesting guests to talk about European herbalism and foraging in Europe.
 
If you know anyone that would be perfect for this podcast, please let me know.
You can find me on Instagram @wildplantforager, and on Facebook.

You can also find more about me or contact me through my website www.wildplantforager.com
But please don't hang around online for too long. Go outside, and follow your wild heart


music by Eva LaRuna

Disclaimer:
The information in the WYLDE podcast has been compiled with the utmost care. We try to keep it as current, complete and accurate as possible, yet no rights can be derived from this podcast episode.
We accept no liability for: direct or indirect damages resulting from possible errors and omissions, the content of linked websites, or the opinions of interviewed guests.
Please take into account that transcripts were automatically created by A.I. and may contain mistakes.
The content of this podcast in no way replaces personal medical advice or treatment by doctors and other medical professionals.

Nikki Darrell is not only an experienced herbalist, she's also a passionate advocate for the deep relationship between plants and people, the author of the book "Conversations with Plants", and the founder of The Plant Medicine School, where she trains the next generation of herbalists.

In this episode we dive into the landscape of herbalism in Ireland and explore the wisdom of plants and how we can reconnect with nature through herbal medicine. Join us in this inspiring conversation.

About finding her own way from her grandmother's herb garden and her father's vegetable garden to studying horticultural science and herbal medicine.

About plant intelligence, plant neurobiology, and plant consciousness.
 
About the healing effects of building relationships with local plants.

About how ordinary plants and herbs are not ordinary at all.

About the value of information flowing between herbalists in Europe and between different generations.

About how the respect for fairy trees and elder trees is deeply rooted in Irish culture.

About the legal framework for herbalism in Ireland.

About The Plant Medicine School and how it evolved.

About the influence of climate change on the seasons and the plants.

And lots more.



You can find more information about Nikki and The Plant Medicine School here: https://theplantmedicineschool.squarespace.com/

You can also follow her on Instagram: @plantmedicineschool
Or find her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePlantMedicineSchool 

Support us so we can continue the WYLDE Podcast series, a living archive for foragers & herbalist across Europe.

https://whydonate.com/fundraising/wylde-podcast-donation


Did you know you can book me as a keynote speaker?

Check my website for more information and enquiries:
https://wildplantforager.com/en/lieve-galle-keynote-speaker


I'm looking for more interesting guests to talk about European herbalism and foraging in Europe.
 
If you know anyone that would be perfect for this podcast, please let me know.
You can find me on Instagram @wildplantforager, and on Facebook.

You can also find more about me or contact me through my website www.wildplantforager.com
But please don't hang around online for too long. Go outside, and follow your wild heart


music by Eva LaRuna

Disclaimer:
The information in the WYLDE podcast has been compiled with the utmost care. We try to keep it as current, complete and accurate as possible, yet no rights can be derived from this podcast episode.
We accept no liability for: direct or indirect damages resulting from possible errors and omissions, the content of linked websites, or the opinions of interviewed guests.
Please take into account that transcripts were automatically created by A.I. and may contain mistakes.
The content of this podcast in no way replaces personal medical advice or treatment by doctors and other medical professionals.

Rebecca Clopath is an acclaimed chef from Switzerland, known for her innovative approach to sustainable gastronomy. She combines foraging, farming, and culinary creativity to create dishes that not only tell a story but also honour the land where they come from.

Let us inspire you to rethink your relationship with food and nature with this delicious conversation.

About her deep connection to local terroir and nature.

About a mindful eating philosophy that goes far beyond the plate.

About slow learning and getting to know all about 2 or 3 plants each year.

About the catch 22 of nature preservation in Belgium.

About discovering exotic flavours in local ingredients and the plants that have surprised Rebecca when creating dishes.

About the challenges and advantages of foraging in the Swiss mountains.

And lots more.



You can find more information about Rebecca and her culinary adventures here: https://rebecca-clopath.ch/
You can also follow her on Instagram: @rebeccaclopath
Or connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-clopath/

Photos of Rebecca by Claudia Link

Support us so we can continue the WYLDE Podcast series, a living archive for foragers & herbalist across Europe.

https://whydonate.com/fundraising/wylde-podcast-donation


Did you know you can book me as a keynote speaker?

Check my website for more information and enquiries:
https://wildplantforager.com/en/lieve-galle-keynote-speaker


I'm looking for more interesting guests to talk about European herbalism and foraging in Europe.
 
If you know anyone that would be perfect for this podcast, please let me know.
You can find me on Instagram @wildplantforager, and on Facebook.

You can also find more about me or contact me through my website www.wildplantforager.com
But please don't hang around online for too long. Go outside, and follow your wild heart


music by Eva LaRuna

Disclaimer:
The information in the WYLDE podcast has been compiled with the utmost care. We try to keep it as current, complete and accurate as possible, yet no rights can be derived from this podcast episode.
We accept no liability for: direct or indirect damages resulting from possible errors and omissions, the content of linked websites, or the opinions of interviewed guests.
Please take into account that transcripts were automatically created by A.I. and may contain mistakes.
The content of this podcast in no way replaces personal medical advice or treatment by doctors and other medical professionals.

Anita Wasik is a Polish medical herbalist and biomedical scientist, based in Finland.
She specialises in chronic illness, with areas of focus including environmental illness, digestive problems, hormonal disbalance, pain and fatigue, and mental health problems such as anxiety and depression.
Always with a personal and holistic approach.
And it all started with being chronically ill herself, as she will tell you in this inspiring conversation.

About how herbs were always a part of her life and childhood memories of her grandparents using them as first aid.

About her career path from medical science to herbal medicine.

About the traditional Polish herbal practices that influenced her and how Polish folk medicine blends herbalism and spirituality.

About the need for more scientific research into herbs and plants.

About the different political and legal approach to herbal medicine in Western and Eastern EU-countries, and more specifically the differences between Poland and Finland.

About the importance of observing and listening to get to the root cause of chronic illness.

About the process of healing and not providing quick fixes.

And lots more.



You can find more information about Anita and her work here: https://www.anitawasik.com/
Or you can follow her on Instagram: @dranitawasik

Support us so we can continue the WYLDE Podcast series, a living archive for foragers & herbalist across Europe.

https://whydonate.com/fundraising/wylde-podcast-donation


Did you know you can book me as a keynote speaker?

Check my website for more information and enquiries:
https://wildplantforager.com/en/lieve-galle-keynote-speaker


I'm looking for more interesting guests to talk about European herbalism and foraging in Europe.
 
If you know anyone that would be perfect for this podcast, please let me know.
You can find me on Instagram @wildplantforager, and on Facebook.

You can also find more about me or contact me through my website www.wildplantforager.com
But please don't hang around online for too long. Go outside, and follow your wild heart


music by Eva LaRuna

Disclaimer:
The information in the WYLDE podcast has been compiled with the utmost care. We try to keep it as current, complete and accurate as possible, yet no rights can be derived from this podcast episode.
We accept no liability for: direct or indirect damages resulting from possible errors and omissions, the content of linked websites, or the opinions of interviewed guests.
Please take into account that transcripts were automatically created by A.I. and may contain mistakes.
The content of this podcast in no way replaces personal medical advice or treatment by doctors and other medical professionals.

Christophe Bernard is a renowned French herbalist, the founder of Althea Provence online herborist school, and an advocate for the legalisation and recognition of herbalism in France. 
He has decades of experience in herbal medicine, and a deep passion for foraging and natural healing.

Enjoy our very inspiring and a little bit rebellious conversation.

About his move from computer programming to herbalism.

About the historical role of the herbalist in French pharmacies and the war between pharmacists and herbalists. 

About naturopaths paving the way for medical herbalists.

About the need to be a rebel as a herbalist in France and Belgium.

About preserving the rich herbal traditions for future generations and Christophe's advice for young people starting out as a medical herbalist.

About how we see the future or herbalism in Europe.

And lots more.



You can find more information about Christophe and Althea Provence here: https://www.altheaprovence.com/
https://www.youtube.com/c/ChristopheBERNARD-altheaprovence 
(both in French) 

Support us so we can continue the WYLDE Podcast series, a living archive for foragers & herbalist across Europe.

https://whydonate.com/fundraising/wylde-podcast-donation


Did you know you can book me as a keynote speaker?

Check my website for more information and enquiries:
https://wildplantforager.com/en/lieve-galle-keynote-speaker


I'm looking for more interesting guests to talk about European herbalism and foraging in Europe.
 
If you know anyone that would be perfect for this podcast, please let me know.
You can find me on Instagram @wildplantforager, and on Facebook.

You can also find more about me or contact me through my website www.wildplantforager.com
But please don't hang around online for too long. Go outside, and follow your wild heart


music by Eva LaRuna

Disclaimer:
The information in the WYLDE podcast has been compiled with the utmost care. We try to keep it as current, complete and accurate as possible, yet no rights can be derived from this podcast episode.
We accept no liability for: direct or indirect damages resulting from possible errors and omissions, the content of linked websites, or the opinions of interviewed guests.
Please take into account that transcripts were automatically created by A.I. and may contain mistakes.
The content of this podcast in no way replaces personal medical advice or treatment by doctors and other medical professionals.

Lora Moiree is a practitioner of green magic and occult botany, she's Bulgarian and was always drawn to plants and felt guided by nature spirits all her life.
Annelies Buggenhout is a permaculture teacher and a forager, she's Belgian and her history with plants and herbs is more recent, it all started when she moved to Bulgaria about 10 years ago. 

Two different stories, but what they have in common is they love nature, just like you and me.

Enjoy our talk in this podcast episode!

About how Annelies experienced an eco-awakening while living in the forest for the first few months after arriving in Bulgaria.

About how Lora received all her knowledge of plants and herbs from nature spirits.

About the different perceptions Lora and Annelies have, one being native Bulgarian and the other being a Belgian immigrant.

About how civilisation has taken away the magic of nature.

About typical Bulgarian herbal traditions and how their Pagan roots are strongly preserved.

About the relationship between humans and nature spirits and how plants changed the relationship both women have with themselves.

About the freedom to forage in Bulgaria without any legal framework.

And lots more.



You can find more information about Annelies here: https://www.monadmindfoundation.org/ 
Or follow her on Instagram @monad_mind

Lora can be found on Instagram @moiree.flower.magick and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Moiree.flower.magick


We mention the books of Stephen Harrod Buhner, they are a must read if you are a plant person. 
https://www.stephenharrodbuhner.com/books/ 

Support us so we can continue the WYLDE Podcast series, a living archive for foragers & herbalist across Europe.

https://whydonate.com/fundraising/wylde-podcast-donation


Did you know you can book me as a keynote speaker?

Check my website for more information and enquiries:
https://wildplantforager.com/en/lieve-galle-keynote-speaker


I'm looking for more interesting guests to talk about European herbalism and foraging in Europe.
 
If you know anyone that would be perfect for this podcast, please let me know.
You can find me on Instagram @wildplantforager, and on Facebook.

You can also find more about me or contact me through my website www.wildplantforager.com
But please don't hang around online for too long. Go outside, and follow your wild heart


music by Eva LaRuna

Disclaimer:
The information in the WYLDE podcast has been compiled with the utmost care. We try to keep it as current, complete and accurate as possible, yet no rights can be derived from this podcast episode.
We accept no liability for: direct or indirect damages resulting from possible errors and omissions, the content of linked websites, or the opinions of interviewed guests.
Please take into account that transcripts were automatically created by A.I. and may contain mistakes.
The content of this podcast in no way replaces personal medical advice or treatment by doctors and other medical professionals.

Henriette Kress is a very experienced herbalist from Finland. Her website is a landmark in the field of herbalism, and she's also the author of several books on herbalism.

It was an absolute pleasure to talk to her, so I hope you also enjoy listening to our conversation.

About how she was introduces to herbs by her grandmother.

About going to the US to study herbalism at the Southwest School of Botanical Medicine in Arizona and how that made everything fall into place.

About herbalism in Finland and the most significant plants and herbs in Finnish herbalism.

About local traditions involving plants.

About which herbal preparations are most common in Finland.

About the ginger shots hype, the tea tree oil craze and other herbal trends.

About the legal framework around herbalism in Finland.

About debunking herbal myths and the danger of herbal books written by AI.

And lots more.



You can find more information about Henriette and her work on the website:
https://www.henriettes-herb.com/

Make sure to check it out, because It's one of the oldest and largest herbal medicine sites on the internet. It's been online since 1995.

Henriette also wrote two books: Practical Herbs 1 and Practical Herbs 2

Support us so we can continue the WYLDE Podcast series, a living archive for foragers & herbalist across Europe.

https://whydonate.com/fundraising/wylde-podcast-donation


Did you know you can book me as a keynote speaker?

Check my website for more information and enquiries:
https://wildplantforager.com/en/lieve-galle-keynote-speaker


I'm looking for more interesting guests to talk about European herbalism and foraging in Europe.
 
If you know anyone that would be perfect for this podcast, please let me know.
You can find me on Instagram @wildplantforager, and on Facebook.

You can also find more about me or contact me through my website www.wildplantforager.com
But please don't hang around online for too long. Go outside, and follow your wild heart


music by Eva LaRuna

Disclaimer:
The information in the WYLDE podcast has been compiled with the utmost care. We try to keep it as current, complete and accurate as possible, yet no rights can be derived from this podcast episode.
We accept no liability for: direct or indirect damages resulting from possible errors and omissions, the content of linked websites, or the opinions of interviewed guests.
Please take into account that transcripts were automatically created by A.I. and may contain mistakes.
The content of this podcast in no way replaces personal medical advice or treatment by doctors and other medical professionals.

Lyra Alves is a very experienced herbalist who is originally from Brazil, but she lived in Belgium for 17 years, and is now living in Poland.
She's not only a phytotherapist but also an amazing wizard with plantbased ingredients as a vegan chef.
Enjoy our lovely talk! 

About being lucky to grow up in a house with a big garden and spending vacations in the countryside.

About being fascinated by the ancient healers or curandeiros as a child, but also needing the more rational knowledge from books. 

About how science is catching up with things that were used to be called witchcraft or mumbo jumbo.

About the differences between Brazil, Belgium and Poland regarding general plant knowledge and legal framework.

About the importance of keeping herbal knowledge alive and passing it on to the next generations.

About typical Brazilian plants that she misses in Europe, and new plants she discovered here.

About regenerative herbalism on different levels and the Healing Weeds project.


And lots more.



You can find more information about Lyra and her work on the website:
https://healingweeds.blogspot.com/

Or follow her on Instagram @regenerative.herbalism or via the Facebook page of Healing Weeds.


Lyra mentions these books by Michael Tierra: 

• The Way of Herbs
• Planetary Herbology 

Support us so we can continue the WYLDE Podcast series, a living archive for foragers & herbalist across Europe.

https://whydonate.com/fundraising/wylde-podcast-donation


Did you know you can book me as a keynote speaker?

Check my website for more information and enquiries:
https://wildplantforager.com/en/lieve-galle-keynote-speaker


I'm looking for more interesting guests to talk about European herbalism and foraging in Europe.
 
If you know anyone that would be perfect for this podcast, please let me know.
You can find me on Instagram @wildplantforager, and on Facebook.

You can also find more about me or contact me through my website www.wildplantforager.com
But please don't hang around online for too long. Go outside, and follow your wild heart


music by Eva LaRuna

Disclaimer:
The information in the WYLDE podcast has been compiled with the utmost care. We try to keep it as current, complete and accurate as possible, yet no rights can be derived from this podcast episode.
We accept no liability for: direct or indirect damages resulting from possible errors and omissions, the content of linked websites, or the opinions of interviewed guests.
Please take into account that transcripts were automatically created by A.I. and may contain mistakes.
The content of this podcast in no way replaces personal medical advice or treatment by doctors and other medical professionals.

Mari Jerstad has a degree in organic agriculture and herbal medicine. She is a forager, a storyteller, and a herbal medicine practitioner. Her journey with plants started as a child, spending time outside with the plants, just enjoying their beauty and their relation to the sun, which now has brought us here, having a beautiful and warm conversation.

About being inspired by her great aunt, who looked at herbs from a practical point of view as a nurse, but also as something spiritual.

About what triggered Mari to become a herbalist and her studies in Norway and England.

About how chemistry can be beautiful and fun.

About how people in Norway look at herbalism and herbal medicine, and the legal framework around it.

About the Herb Garden Community in Oslo and how this project helps to reconnect people and plants.

About dealing with Norweagian winters as a forager and a herabist and the blessings of different seasons.

About working with refugees and how she got involved in the mobile herbal clinic in Calais.

And lots more.



You can find more information about Mari and her work on the website:
https://marikaape.no/

Or follow her on Instagram @markaape.

The organisation Mari travels to Calais with, is Mobile Herbal Clinic. You can find more information about their work here:
https://mobileherbalclinic.org/

Support us so we can continue the WYLDE Podcast series, a living archive for foragers & herbalist across Europe.

https://whydonate.com/fundraising/wylde-podcast-donation


Did you know you can book me as a keynote speaker?

Check my website for more information and enquiries:
https://wildplantforager.com/en/lieve-galle-keynote-speaker


I'm looking for more interesting guests to talk about European herbalism and foraging in Europe.
 
If you know anyone that would be perfect for this podcast, please let me know.
You can find me on Instagram @wildplantforager, and on Facebook.

You can also find more about me or contact me through my website www.wildplantforager.com
But please don't hang around online for too long. Go outside, and follow your wild heart


music by Eva LaRuna

Disclaimer:
The information in the WYLDE podcast has been compiled with the utmost care. We try to keep it as current, complete and accurate as possible, yet no rights can be derived from this podcast episode.
We accept no liability for: direct or indirect damages resulting from possible errors and omissions, the content of linked websites, or the opinions of interviewed guests.
Please take into account that transcripts were automatically created by A.I. and may contain mistakes.
The content of this podcast in no way replaces personal medical advice or treatment by doctors and other medical professionals.