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WYLDE, the podcast about foraging and herbalism in Europe

Lieve Galle
Herbalism
Ethnobotany
Foraging
St. John's Wort
Medicinal Plants
Community Health
Regulation Of Herbal Medicine
Natural Medicine
Finland
Nature Connection
Elderflower
Holistic Health
Plant Spirit Medicine
Ayahuasca
Permaculture
Dandelion
Mental Health
Plant Blindness
Food Systems
Kew Gardens

I'm Lieve Galle, a Belgian herbalist and wild plant forager since 2002 and host of the Wilde Wieven podcast (in Dutch). In this WYLDE Podcast I talk to fellow herbalists and foragers in Europe. We deal with different plant species and different cultural approaches towards plants, but what we have in common is that we all want to transform plant blindness into plant wisdom. Together we can have a g... more

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Latest Episodes

Recorded at the 10th-anniversary meetup of the Association Of Foragers, host Lieve Galle sits down with a diverse panel of wild food experts: Fern Freud, Richard Mawby, Nic Roams, Łukasz Łuczaj, and Monica Wilde.

This special episode explores the p... more

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Gabrijela Vrbetić is the passionate founder of "It Is Gaby's Garden" where she hosts wild plant workshops and sells products made with freshly foraged herbs. She's also a proud member of the Croation Botanical Society.

Growing up in a farming family... more

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Eleni Bourou is a pharmacist, herbalist, and plant storyteller from Greece.

Her work moves between the clinical and the intuïtive, the ancestral and the contemporary. For the past 15 years Eleni has cultivated a unique practice in foraging, transfor... more

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Columbia Hillen is a herbalist whose journey bridges the ancient herbal traditions of Romania and the wild rich landscapes of Ireland. She's the founder of Anamcara Healing Herbs Garden in Donegal.

She grew up in Transylvania where herbs and spices ... more

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Recent Guests

Fern Freud
Foraging workshops organizer and social media influencer with experience in foraging since childhood.
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Episode: #21 The Wild Transformation: from gut health to cultural roots
Richard Mawby
Forager and founder of Forage Frolics, emphasizing community and responsible practices.
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Łukasz Łuczaj
Professor of biology and ethnobotanist, with extensive experience in foraging and cultural practices.
Episode: #21 The Wild Transformation: from gut health to cultural roots
Monica Maw Wilde
Founding member of the Association Of Foragers and educator focused on wild foods and their impact on health.
Wild Biome Project
Episode: #21 The Wild Transformation: from gut health to cultural roots
Eleni Bourou
Pharmacist, herbalist, and plant storyteller
Episode: #19 Herbalism in Greece with Eleni Bourou
Columbia Hillen
A herbalist whose journey bridges the ancient herbal traditions of Romania and the wild rich landscapes of Ireland.
Anamcara Healing Herbs
Episode: #18 Remembering to trust the herbs with Columbia Hillen
Rita Roquette
Founder of Bloom Sativum and a passionate herbalist who bridges traditional wisdom with contemporary practices.
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Episode: #17 Being a herbalist in Portugal with Rita Roquette
Gabriele Resch
A health trainer with a passion for herbs and natural living.
Episode: #15 Herbal remedies in Austria and Germany with Gabriele Resch
Peter Grant
A vegan wild chef with Slavic roots based in the UK, known for creative plant-based foraging cuisine.
Episode: #14 Discovering plant based foraging cuisine with Peter 'Chippy' Grant

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Lieve Galle
Herbalist and wild plant forager from Belgium with deep experience in European foraging and herbal traditions. Host of the show's European foraging and herbalism conversations.

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#220
Canada/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#234
United Kingdom/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#145
Italy/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#122
Belgium/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#124
Spain/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#135
Ireland/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#136
Netherlands/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#148
New Zealand/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#150
South Africa/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#167
Norway/Science/Nature

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#20 Foraging, herbalism and folk medicine in Croatia
Q: How do you see the future of herbalism and foraging in Croatia for like the next 10, 20, 50, 100 years?
The future looks bright as younger generations are showing interest in folk medicine and moving back to rural areas.
#20 Foraging, herbalism and folk medicine in Croatia
Q: Is there like a typical Croatian herbal medicine or maybe a typical Croatian wild food dish that you want to share with us?
A typical dish is strukli, a pastry filled with cheese and nettles, rolled as a salty pie.
#19 Herbalism in Greece with Eleni Bourou
Q: Can you see clients? Can you practice herbalism?
It's a gray area as there is no formal accreditation for herbalists in Greece, but I operate under clinical herbalism, offering custom-made medications.
#19 Herbalism in Greece with Eleni Bourou
Q: How do these two paths come together for you?
My background in pharmacy and traditional practices informs my herbalism, allowing me to approach plants with a blend of scientific and intuitive understanding.
#19 Herbalism in Greece with Eleni Bourou
Q: How did your love for plants get started? How did you become a herbalist?
I had a connection with plants since I was a child. I believe we are inherently drawn to plants, and important moments shaped my path into herbalism.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

WYLDE casts a wide net across Europe's foraging and herbalism scenes, spotlighting practitioners, educators, and creatives who blend traditional plant knowledge with modern ethics and ecological awareness. Episodes frequently center on community, sustainability, and the cultural significance of wild foods, with guests sharing personal journeys into foraging, plant medicine, and cooking. The show often features cross-cultural perspectives—from Croatia to Portugal to Greece—alongside practical discussions on legality, food systems, and how to reconnect with nature. A notable strength is its breadth: it pairs expert herbalists with passionate foragers and chefs, creating a mosaic of plant wisdom and foraging culture across Europe. This makes i... more

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Fern Freud
2. Richard Mawby
3. Łukasz Łuczaj
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5. Eleni Bourou
6. Columbia Hillen
7. Rita Roquette
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