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by April Punsalan
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- Yesterday44 min
#35 Flowers Are Mirrors: How Flower Essences Reveal Your True Self with Katie Hess
What if spending just two days in nature could give you a full month of health benefits and flower essences could help you evolve faster consciously? In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Katie Hess, the founder of LOTUSWEI flower essences, author of Flowerevolution, and expert of bioenergetic remedies. Katie shares how a chance encounter with a mysterious indigenous woman on the cobblestone streets of Mexico changed the entire trajectory of her life and led her to become one of the world's leading experts on bioenergetic flower remedies. If you spend hours in front of a screen, struggle with low energy, depression, or feel disconnected from nature, this episode is for you. Katie breaks down how flower essences work on a vibrational and energetic level, how it differs from herbalism, and and the ways flower essences can support emotional balance, joy, courage, and personal transformation. In this episode, we cover: 00:00 Teaser and Intro 00:57 Meet our guest Katie Hess 01:43 Katie’s origin story in Mexico 03:56 Bringing essences to the US 06:13 Lessons from her teacher 09:41 How flower essences work 16:02 White Yarrow for digital burnout 17:59 Flowers in ceremony and ritual 21:00 Flower baths 22:24 Wild Herb Academy 23:16 Flower picks for depression 23:28 Joyful flower picks 24:09 Water memory and Emoto 26:48 Body as crystal amplifier 30:07 Ecosystem flower themes 30:59 Tibetan offerings and Chulen 34:14 Flower Quiz explained 37:51 Fearlessness and mortality 40:42 Follow your heart 43:12 Where to find Katie Links & Resources: If you want to know exactly which essences are right for you at this moment, take Katie’s Flower Quiz here. Shop Katie's flower essences and use the code WILDHERB at checkout to save 10% off your order. Watch Katie's new docuseries Flower Hunters, where she travels to wild places around the world to collect rare flower elixirs. Season 2 is coming soon so make sure to subscribe so you don't miss it. Want to reclaim your health and learn herbs with a botanist at your own pace? Join a growing community of plant lovers discovering the healing world of wild herbs. The Wild Herb Academy Membership gives you the tools, guidance, and inspiration to get started today. Claim your 14-day trial for just $1. About the guest, Katie Hess: Katie Hess is the author of Flowerevolution, founder of LOTUSWEI and expert of bioenergetic remedies. She has collected over 300 flower essences across the world and studied their impact over the last 25 years. She established an intuitive system for doctors, natural practitioners and all individuals to determine their own needs, accelerate their transformation and realize their true potential.
- 2 weeks ago50 min
#34 Healing Addiction Naturally with Brigitte Mars
What does it really take to break free from addiction and what if plants held more answers than we've been told? And what if those same plants could also help us face the one thing we fear even more than our addictions — death? In this episode, I sit down with herbalist and natural medicine legend Brigitte Mars to talk about the natural way of healing from addiction, the healing power of plant medicine, and why your lawn might be more of a pharmacy than you think. Brigitte Mars is someone I deeply admire for her decades of lived experience with plants, healing, and service. She has spent over 60 years working with herbal medicine, authored 18 books, and serves as both a psychedelic sitter and end-of-life doula. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why your lawn could be your salad bowl Herbs and oils that support addiction recovery How psychedelic-assisted therapy is changing lives Plant medicine as soul retrieval and heart opening What it means to be an end-of-life doula and how plant medicine fits into that sacred work Memorable Quotes: "We need to stop being a just say no culture and become a just say how culture." "Millions of people using something for thousands of years means a lot more to me than a two-year rat study." "Rather than feeling hopeless, we can all do something — maybe you're growing plants on the balcony, that's a good start." Buy Brigitte’s books: Addiction-Free Naturally Natural Remedies for Mental and Emotional Health Dandelion Medicine Nettle Power Other books: https://www.brigittemars.com/books Links & Resources: Never wonder "what plant is that?" again. Brigitte's iPlant app puts plant identification right in your pocket. Whether you're out on a hike or exploring your backyard, you'll have a trusted herbal guide with you wherever you go. Download iPlant on iOS. Want more herbal wisdom from Brigitte? Stay in the loop with the latest news, tips, and updates straight from Brigitte herself. Sign up for her newsletter here. Brigitte's courses will inspire every corner of your life. Join Sacred Self Care, Herbal Kitchen Wizardry, and Hip Homemaker — plus get the HempNut Cookbook eBook when you sign up. Explore the courses here. Want to learn wild herbs at your own pace? Join a growing community of plant lovers discovering the healing world of wild herbs. The Wild Herb Academy Membership gives you the tools, guidance, and inspiration to get started today. Claim your 14-day trial for just $1. About the guest, Brigitte Mars: Brigitte Mars is an Herbalist author of 18 books on Natural medicine and professor at Naropa University. She is a psychedelic sitter and End-Of-Life Doula and has been working with herbal medicine for over 60 years. She has written the book Natural Remedies for Mental and Emotional Health and Addiction Free Naturally. She is currently working on her 19th book. About the host, April Punsalan: April is a botanist, ethnobotanist, herbalist, and the founder of Wild Herb Academy, dedicated to teaching the healing world of plants. Rate, review, and subscribe: Bring the wisdom of wild plants with you. Listen to Wild Herbs with April on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wild-herbs-with-april/id
- Apr 30, 202658 min
#33 Learning the Deeper Medicine of Plants Through Dreams with Lauren Morgan
What if your dreams were a direct conversation with the Earth itself? In this episode, I sit down with Lauren Morgan, a community herbalist, dream weaver, and author of Seasonal Herbalism, whose work bridges the worlds of plant medicine and dreaming. This conversation weaves together herbalism, dreaming, and deep Earth connection in a way that feels both grounding and expansive. You will learn how plants speak to you in your dreams, how dreaming reconnects you to the living Earth, and what it means to remember your dreams as a form of soul guidance. Lauren also shares her personal journey of losing and reclaiming dream recall, her work with mugwort and rosemary, and powerful dream experiences that reveal how plants actively teach and support us in waking life. If you’ve ever wondered whether your dreams are meaningful, how to reconnect with them, or how plants might be communicating with you beyond the physical world, this episode will open something in you. Notable plant allies mentioned: Mugwort Rosemary Hawthorn Cottonwood Magnolia Memorable Quotes: “If we are connected to the plants in our waking life, they will show up in our dreams.” ~Lauren Morgan “The plants will show up in your dreams because they want to help you help your people. They want to help you help the world.” “I'm like a collector of dreams featuring healing herbs and have learned a lot about kind of how they work within dreams.” Buy Lauren's book: Seasonal Herbalism: A Beginner's Path to Medicine-Making and Dreaming with Mother Earth Links & Resources: If you want to begin working with your dreams, Lauren is offering Lesson 1 of her Dreamweaving Course for free: https://www.herbsanddreams.com/dreamweaving-course If you’re an Earth dreamer, dreamweaver, or plant lover longing to deepen your relationship with dreams and plant wisdom, you can join her Herbs and Dreams Membership here: https://www.herbsanddreams.com/membership Want to learn herbs at your own pace? Join a growing community of plant lovers discovering the healing world of wild herbs. The Wild Herb Academy Membership gives you the tools, guidance, and inspiration to get started today. Claim your 14-day trial for just $1. About the guest, Lauren Morgan: Lauren Morgan is a community herbalist, dreamer, Earth-based ceremonialist, healer, author of the book Seasonal Herbalism: A Beginner's Path to Medicine Making and Dreaming with Mother Earth. She's a mother and teacher, creatrix and host of the Herbs and Dreams Podcast. She teaches classes and convene community gatherings online and in-person devoted to learning how to weave our lives with the wisdom of dreams, in alliance with the healing plants of Mother Earth on behalf of All Life. You can find Lauren on her website About the host, April Punsalan: April is a botanist, ethnobotanist, herbalist, and the founder of Wild Herb Academy, dedicated to teaching the healing world of plants. Connect with April Punsalan: Website: https://www.wildherbacademy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildherbacademy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHerbAcademy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WildherbswithApril Rate, review, and subscribe: Bring the wisdom of wild plants with you. Listen to Wild Herbs with Apr
- Apr 16, 202646 min
#32 Rewilding the Human Spirit with Jesse Wolf Hardin
What does it truly mean to rewild yourself? In this powerful, impactful episode, I had a conversation with Jesse Wolf Hardin, an American author, activist, musician, artist, herbalist, and wilderness guide to explore the concept of ''rewilding". This conversation goes far beyond ecology. It’s an invitation to remember that we are not separate from nature. We are nature. Together, we talked about how modern life has distanced us from our instincts, intuition, and wild essence and how reconnecting with the Earth can restore not only ecosystems, but our very identity. From Wolf’s 50 years living off-grid in New Mexico to his reflections on plants, activism, and inner transformation, this episode is a call to return to your roots, reclaim your wildness, and live more fully, and authentically. In this episode, you’ll learn: 00:00 – Teaser and Intro 00:43 – Jesse Wolf Hardin & his life’s work 02:12 – What rewilding really means 03:06 – Rewilding ecosystems vs. rewilding ourselves 04:28 – Disconnection, conflict, and the illusion of separation 07:08 – Humans as “feelers” of the Earth 10:04 – Wolf’s early experiences of wildness 12:17 – Learning from elders and living outside the system 14:02 – Finding his land in New Mexico 15:41 – Living off-grid and building a life rooted in nature 20:04 – Technology vs. connection: reaching the world from the wild 21:28 – The Good Medicine Confluence experience 23:16 – Feeling like an outsider & carrying “medicine” 24:44 – Raising children with imagination and wildness 26:26 – Can you rewild in the city or suburbs? 29:11 – Rewilding as a lifelong process 32:10 – Practical ways to begin rewilding anywhere 35:37 – Plant energy, medicine, and ecological connection 40:04 – Lessons from plants (especially Alder) 42:42 – Recommended books by Wolf 44:25 – Final reflections & gratitude Memorable Quote: “We cannot be natural practitioners unless we are within our own nature.” ~Jesse Wolf Hardin “You are a part, just as the tree is, of all that has ever existed.” “Rewilding is not a place. It’s a way of being.” Books by Jesse Wolf Hardin: The Healing Terrain Wonderements Links & Resources: Good Medicine Confluence About the guest, Jesse Wolf Hardin: Jesse Wolf Hardin is a presenter, musician, ecosopher, activist, artist, and author of hundreds of magazine articles and dozens of books – a champion of both human and bio diversity, as well as of nature’s medicines. Wolf tends and rewilds his very remote wilderness sanctuary home, and founded the international Good Medicine Confluence and Plant Healer Magazine with Kiva Rose in 2008. Connect with Wolf and Plant Healer on Instagram About the host, April Punsalan: April is a botanist, ethnobotanist, herbalist, and the founder of Wild Herb Academy, dedicated to teaching the healing world of plants. Connect with April: Wild Herb Academy Instagram Page Invitation Bring the wisdom of wild plants with you. Listen to Wild Herbs with April on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you loved this episode, please leave us a review and most importantly, share it with someone who feels called to reconnect with plants in a deeper way and to reWILD their spirit. 🌲 Stay WILD. Stay human. And remember—you are nature. With Love, April Punsalan
- Mar 25, 20261h 0m
#31 Pine Pollen, Hormones & Longevity with Dr. Saeid Mushtagh
What if one of the most powerful longevity “superfoods” was literally falling from trees around you? In this episode, I sit down with naturopathic doctor Dr. Saeid Mushtagh to explore the science, tradition, and real-world benefits of pine pollen, a potent plant ally known for supporting hormones, energy, and longevity. From its roots in traditional Chinese medicine to modern clinical insights, this conversation dives deep into how pine pollen influences the HPA axis, supports anabolic health, and may help combat the chronic stress patterns of modern life. You’ll also learn how to harvest, preserve, and use pine pollen safely, and why freshness matters more than species. In this episode, you’ll learn: 00:00 – Teaser & Intro 01:51 – Meet Dr. Saeid Mushtagh 03:04 – The origin story of the Canadian Pine Pollen Company 13:59 – Pine pollen & longevity: what it is & why it's a superfood 18:55 – How to harvest & store pine pollen at home 22:12 – Balancing hormones, reducing cortisol & improving sleep 29:35 – How pine pollen supports adrenal gland health 31:01 – Anabolic health, aging & why hormones decline over time 37:16 – The key enzymes in pine pollen & how they work in the body 39:45 – Pine pollen, oxygen levels, cellular energy & inflammation 45:48 – Best ways to take pine pollen for maximum absorption 49:20 – Pine pollen & gut health: microbiome impact 53:01 – Canadian Pine Pollen Company products & where to find Dr. Saeid 59:42 – Pine pollen & PCOS: is it safe for women with high testosterone? Resources mentioned: Wild Certified Organic Pine Pollen | 100% Wildcrafted in Canada:Canadian Pine Pollen Company Enter code Wildherb for a discount at checkout About the guest, Dr. Saeid Mushtagh: Dr. Mushtagh is a licensed naturopathic Physician and has been practicing naturopathic medicine in Canada since 2006. He is a graduate from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto and specializes in functional medicine, offering personalized diagnosis and treatment in his private practice. His integrative approach is rooted in therapeutic diets as the foundation for healing and long-term wellness. In addition to his clinical work, he is the co-founder of the Canadian Pine Pollen Company. Connect with Dr. Saeid Mushtagh: https://www.instagram.com/canadianpinepollen/ About the host, April Punsalan: April is a botanist, ethnobotanist, herbalist, and the founder of Wild Herb Academy, dedicated to teaching the healing world of plants. Connect with April: https://www.instagram.com/wildherbacademy/ Invitation If Pine speaks to you, take time this winter to sit with a pine tree. Observe its needles, cones, and presence. Let it teach you directly. Bring the wisdom of wild plants with you. Listen to Wild Herbs with April on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you loved this episode, please leave us a review or share it with someone who feels called to reconnect with plants in a deeper way. 🌲 Stay wild. Stay human. And remember—you are nature. With Love, April Punsalan
- Jan 14, 202624 min
#30 Pine Medicine: Learning the Plant Before the Books
In this returning episode of the Wild Herbs Podcast, April dives deeply into the medicine, botany, and spirit of Pine—an ancient evergreen ally that shows up for us when we need resilience the most. Pine has survived ice ages, climate shifts, and mass extinctions, and in the heart of winter it continues to offer powerful medicine for the lungs, immune system, and spirit. In this episode, April weaves together botany, herbal medicine, Ayurveda, and intuitive plant wisdom to explore why Pine is such a profound teacher for 2026. This episode is both a practical guide and a spiritual invitation—to slow down, receive fully, and remember that plants are not just remedies, but living oracles. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why Pine is one of the most ancient and resilient trees on Earth How Pine’s xylem and spiral water movement reflect efficient, rhythmic growth How to identify pines using needles, fascicles, sheaths, and cones Why Pine is especially important medicine in winter The medicinal actions of Pine (expectorant, antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory) How Pine supports colds, mucus, immunity, and inflammation Why fresh Pine is preferred over dried The spiritual symbolism of Pine, spirals, and the Fibonacci pattern What Pine teaches us about receiving, presence, and sustainable growth How to build a relationship with plants before turning to books Why intuitive plant connection is a vital part of herbal medicine Mentioned in this episode: Medical Botany: Foundations in Ancient Plant Wisdom, Click Here to Join Medical Botany Waitlist and Be the First to Know When Doors Open! Registration opens February 9, 2026 Course begins February 17, 2026 Invitation If Pine speaks to you, take time this winter to sit with a pine tree. Observe its needles, cones, and presence. Let it teach you directly. If you loved this episode, please leave us a review or share it with someone who feels called to reconnect with plants in a deeper way. 🌲 Stay wild. Stay human. And remember—you are nature. With Love, April Punsalan
- Nov 7, 202558 min
#29 The Healing Wisdom of the Womb: Reconnecting to Feminine Power with Malieokalani
In this deeply nourishing episode of The Wild Herbs Podcast, April Punsalan sits down with Malieokalani Urrutia, founder of Sacred Woman School, to explore the ancient feminine wisdom of the womb. Together they uncover what it means to live from the womb space—a center of intuition, creation, and divine knowingand how this awareness transforms a woman’s life. Malieokalani shares how women can awaken and heal their womb energy through connection, ceremony, and remembrance, offering profound insight into the spiral of feminine creation, the energetic anatomy of the womb, and how menopause marks not an ending, but a rebirth into wisdom and power. Listeners are guided through a gentle womb clearing and activation, and learn how to use the womb as an oracle, a source of intuitive guidance, clarity, and inner truth. 💫 In this episode, you’ll learn: What it means to “live from the womb space” The spiral energy of creation and how it moves through the body How modern women can reclaim ancient womb wisdom The energetic power of menopause as transformation A guided womb activation and clearing practice Resources Mentioned: Womb Wisdom Workshop with Malieokalani – November 12, Register for Sacred Womb Garden Crafting a Sacred Womb Oil with April Punsalan – November 13, Register for Sacred Womb Garden Womb Wisdom Level 1 Training – November 15, Womb Level 1 Training Sacred Woman School, The School and Offerings
- Sep 2, 202557 min
#28 The Gond Tribe’s Healing Secrets: Wild Foods, Rituals, and Living as One With the Forest with Nishanth Gurav
Why you need to hear this episode with Nishanth Gurav What if the key to healing our bodies, our spirits, and our planet has been preserved for thousands of years — by people living in deep relationship with the land? In this unforgettable conversation, ethnobotanist Nishanth Gurav takes us inside the Gond Tribe of India, considered one of the oldest Indigenous communities in the world. Nishanth has lived with the Gond for nearly two years, documenting their wild foods, sacred groves, and medicinal rituals — and what he shares will change how you see the plants outside your door. This isn’t theory. It’s lived wisdom. And it may just be the medicine our modern world is starving for. What you’ll learn in this episode: 🌿 Why the Gond people eat 10–20 wild greens a day and never use the word “weed” 🌿 How sacred groves protect biodiversity more effectively than modern conservation laws 🌿 The barefoot ritual that dissolves the separation between human and forest 🌿 How simple fermented foods and herbal kitchens keep disease away 🌿 The Gond approach to bone-setting, gut healing, and skin health using only local plants 🌿 Why Indigenous wisdom offers real solutions to our modern crises: climate, health, and mental well-being Nishanth isn’t just my guest today — he’s also my teaching partner inside Medical Botany: Mastery of the Flowering Plant Medicines. Every Wednesday, he joins us live to share his ethnobotanical knowledge and stories directly with Medical Botany apprentices. Alumni always comment how much they loved Nishant's teachings in Medical Botany. It is a true honor to have him join us in Medical Botany. If this episode stirred something in you, don’t just listen — come learn from Nishanth himself. 👉 Join Medical Botany (Sept 3–7 only): Click to Join the Medical Botany Apprenticeship: Mastery of the Flowering Medicines We begin September 10, 2025, and I can’t wait for you to experience this life-changing apprenticeship. Please share this episode with at least one friend. This episode contains so much medicine and wisdom that many people need to hear. I love you! With Love and Green Blessings, April Punsalan
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