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The Elder Tree Podcast

The Elder Tree
Herbal Medicine
Herbalism
Permaculture
Self-Care
Herbal Education
Plant Medicine
Naturopathy
Self Care
Community Health
Community Herbalism
Burnout
Sustainability
Self-Sufficiency
Alchemy
Fermentation
Chamomile
Perimenopause
Chronic Illness
Personal Healing Journey
Sustainable Agriculture

The Elder Tree is a not-for profit organisation, empowering people through grassroots herbal education. This podcast showcases a myriad of amazing plant medicine folk from around Australia doing inspiring things. There are three segments to the podcast: - Herbal Education: Presented by Tatiana Dawn and Cat Green - Permaculture Herbalism: Presented by Tonielle Christensen and Taj Scicluna - Sacred ... more

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In this episode of The Elder Tree Podcast, Taj sits down with Jaynaya D'Esterre, medical herbalist, spagyrist, regenerative medicinal gardener and founder of Dose Botanicals, to explore the intimate relationship between plants, people and place.

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What a year it has been! In this special Herbal Education episode, I step back from our usual conversations to share an overview of The Elder Tree as a whole, the milestones we’ve celebrated between the Spring Equinox of 2025 and this one, and what’s... more

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This is a live talk given as the keynote speech at the Welsh Confest "Plants People Culture" at Pandy Farm in North Wales, just a few days ago. In this presentation, Stephanie Hazel situates knowledge of plants and herbalism within the broader contex... more

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Eating "clean." Skipping breakfast for intermittent fasting. Feeling guilty after carbs. They sound like healthy habits
 but are they?

In this episode, Cat Green sits down with naturopathCasey Conroy to pull apart the blurry line between wellness c... more

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Recent Guests

Casey Conroy
Dietitian and naturopath with a focus on eating disorders and disordered eating
Casey Conroy's practice (nutrition/dietetics)
Episode: Ep. 194: Weight a minute... is this healthy!?
Monica Francia
Mon runs Hop Valley Herb Farm; naturopath, herb farmer, community herbalist, and medicine maker
Hop Valley Herb Farm
Episode: 192. At-Risk Medicinal Herbs: Monica Francia on Permaculture Herbalism
Linda Bates
Fourth-generation herbalist and herbal elder in Australia
Individual practitioner
Episode: 191. Herbal Shamanism and Kisses from Mel Gibson EPISODE RE-RELEASE: Linda Bates on Herbal Education
John O'Connor
American journalist and author of A Short Strange Trip
Boston College (lecturer)
Episode: 190. Terrence McKenna & The Psychedelic Boom: John O'Connor on Sacred Herbalism
Claire Murray
Naturopath and medicine maker
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Episode: 188: The Unhinged Teapot (and other medicine-making adventures)
Phi Gitsham
Doctor of Chinese medicine, alchemist and lucid dreaming teacher
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Episode: 186. The Alchemy of Spirit & Dreams on Sacred Herbalism
Caroline Parker
Author of The Medicinal Garden; cottage herbalist
Author; Herbalist
Episode: 185. Relationship, Observation & Wonder: Caroline Parker on Permaculture Herbalism
Nick Pratt
Permaculture and agroecology educator, former chef
Episode: 184. Regenerative Herbal Culture: Nick Pratt on Herbal Education
Kristin Zanotti
Integrative naturopath with over 10 years of experience; worked with Dr. Oscar Souralack; Cape Naturopathics
Cape Naturopathics, Byron Bay
Episode: 183. Held by Herbs During Times of Transformation: Kristin Zanotti on Self Care with Herbs

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Twiggy Dawn
Host of The Elder Tree Podcast
Stephanie Hazel
Host of Sacred Herbalism segment

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 65 ratings
  • Highlights

    As a herbalist student these are so powerful- loved the latest episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    phoe🐝e
    Australiaa year ago
  • Highlights

    As a herbalist student these are so powerful

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    phoe🐝e
    Australia2 years ago
  • Wonderful

    Wonderful

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rwc1970
    Australia2 years ago
  • Grateful for this podcast

    As a western herbal medicine student, often disheartened by the disconnect between the actual herbs and the theory of my course, this podcast has been a great resource and comfort

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hkkhssiv
    Australia3 years ago
  • Love Love Love

    I look forward to this podcast every week. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, teaching me and supporting me in finding my way with herbal alternatives that also fills my creativity bucket.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    13579086432
    Australia3 years ago

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The show helps herbal students learn practical concepts and stay inspired.
Listeners value diverse guest expertise across herbalism and permaculture.
Framing includes Australian regional perspectives and practical how-tos that feel attainable.

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Ep. 194: Weight a minute... is this healthy!?
Q: Is there ever a case where weight loss might be appropriate or necessary?
Weight can be a complex goal, but the speaker emphasizes targeting health behaviors and health markers rather than promising or guaranteeing weight loss, since body weight is not a reliable proxy for health and outcomes vary widely.
Ep. 194: Weight a minute... is this healthy!?
Q: Does wellness culture create disordered eating?
Yes, by normalizing restrictive practices and praising dieting behaviors within wellness contexts, which can mask and legitimize disordered eating in the eyes of both patients and practitioners.
191. Herbal Shamanism and Kisses from Mel Gibson EPISODE RE-RELEASE: Linda Bates on Herbal Education
Q: What universities or formalized training did you pursue beyond Dorothy Hall, and how did that shape your practice?
Beyond Dorothy Hall I pursued nutrition, iridology, kinesiology, and later engaged with various modalities to deepen diagnostics; this multi-disciplinary background enriched my clinical approach and taught me to see the body holistically.
191. Herbal Shamanism and Kisses from Mel Gibson EPISODE RE-RELEASE: Linda Bates on Herbal Education
Q: Can you talk a little bit about the importance of education in the practitioner's space?
Education is the core, ensuring patients learn to care for themselves, understand what herbs to use from their own garden, and know when to seek deeper guidance; it also drives trust and long-term outcomes.
190. Terrence McKenna & The Psychedelic Boom: John O'Connor on Sacred Herbalism
Q: What's your assessment of the ongoing debate around commercialization, regulation, and access to psychedelic therapies, and who should control their development?
They discuss the tension between medicalization and grassroots herbalism, warning against a dependency on pharmaceutical models, while noting potential benefits from regulated, evidence-informed approaches and the risk of gatekeeping and profit motives dominating access.

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A thoughtful, broadly scoped series focused on plant medicine, herbal education, permaculture, and self-care through herbs. Conversations span practical how-tos (medicine making, gardening, fermentation), theoretical and spiritual aspects of herbalism (energetics, traditional knowledge, sacred practice), and community resilience through regenerative living. Noteworthy traits include a strong Australian focus, a multi-segment format featuring educators and practitioners, and an emphasis on accessibility—encouraging hands-on learning, ethical sourcing, and local cultivation. The show often blends personal narratives with expert insight, making complex herbal topics approachable for students, practitioners, and curious newcomers alike.

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1. The Plant Path: Clinical Herbalism, Medical Astrology & Spagyric Alchemy
2. Herbs with Rosalee
3. Herbal Radio
4. A Podcast of One's Own with Julia Gillard
5. Emergence Magazine Podcast

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Recent guests on The Elder Tree Podcast include:

1. Casey Conroy
2. Monica Francia
3. Linda Bates
4. John O'Connor
5. Claire Murray
6. Phi Gitsham
7. Caroline Parker
8. Nick Pratt

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