Plant Cunning Podcast

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Ep.86: Olatokunbo Obasi's Well of Indigenous Wisdom Aug 17, 2022

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In this episode we speak with Ola about her herbal journey, living in East Africa, North America and now Puerto Rico, how different areas have their own plant remedies as well as diseases, how to adapt in a changing world, and the importance of practicing what you preach.

You can find Ola at https://www.wellofindigenouswisdom.com/

Ep.85: Gordon White on Encountering a Living Universe Aug 03, 2022

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In this episode, author, permaculturist, podcaster and magician Gordon White returns to talk about his new book Ani.Mystic, his travels, and shamanic healing.

Ep.84: Lora Galora on Hobomancy Jul 20, 2022

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In this episode we speak with our friend Lora from the Rail Yard Ghosts about becoming a witch at a young age (she actually played the young Nicole Kidman in Practical Magic), the gritty art of traveling, dirt worship, hopping trains, divination, and magic.

You can find her website here: https://loragalora.square.site/

Ep.83: Bevin Cohen on Healthy, Homemade Seed & Nut Oils Jul 06, 2022

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Herbalist, homesteader and author Bevin Cohen of Small House Farm returns to spread the good word about making your own seed and nut oils at home! He's just written a new book called The Complete Guide to Seed and Nut OIls Growing, Foraging and Pressing. Oils and fats are a crucial part of every humans diet, and having healthy oils is very important.

Ep.82: The Forager's Garden with Samuel Thayer Jun 22, 2022

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In this episode we have the honor of speaking with wild foods expert and author Samuel Thayer about why Into The Wild lied to you, how you can sustainably harvest ramp bulbs, how you can produce an amazing amount of healthy and tasty oil from bitternut hickory, and why temperate climates produce so much food. You can find Samuel at TheForagersHarvest.com.

Ep.81: Cannabis, Aromatherapy, and Terpenes with Amanda Breeze Jun 08, 2022

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In this episode we speak with our friend Amanda Breeze about the cannabis business, how to maximize the therapeutic and recreational effects of this master plant, and why it smells like skunk... You can find Amanda at https://linktr.ee/EmeraldTemple

I (Isaac) will be speaking at the AstroMagia conference with is October 8-10, and you can get a 15% reduction before June 12th by using this code: AM22RISE+ at AstroMagia.org. I'll be speaking on 17th century Astrological herbalism and natural magic, and I will be joining an absolutely stacked lineup including Austin Coppock, Demetra George, Christopher Warnock, Lee Lehman and Freedom Cole among others.

Also, I am offering free horary readings one last time before I start charging for them, so email me a burning question to ( info at plantcunning dot com ) before July and I will send you a free analysis.

Ep.80: Soulflowers with Lisa Estabrook May 25, 2022

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Lisa is a "a human being, a mother, a way shower, an artist, a writer and an obsessive gardener. I have spent the last 30 years working in my gardens, tending and talking to the flowers and plants that grow there.

I love learning about the plants, not just from books or classes, but directly from my connection and relationships with them."

You can find her at mysoulflower.com

Ep.79: Ben LeVine on Life Force, the Science of the Stress Response System, & the Global Herb Trade May 11, 2022

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In this episode we speak with herbalist, entrepreneur and teacher Ben LeVine about the science behind why and how adaptogens work, the common chemistry behind many of these herbs, about going from dumpster diving, to working at Celestial Seasonings, to co-founding Rasa, an herbal company that provides coffee alternatives that are "obsessively sustainable" - and we get into what that means, and how to actually scale up herbalism in a way that helps heal the earth.

If you're interested in attending sliding-scale priced classes on herbalism with AC this month (May 2022) visit her website, www.travelingherbfarmer.com/education to learn more and register.

Ep.78: Medical Astrology with Judith Hill part 2 Apr 27, 2022

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In this episode, which was first available to the Patrons, we dive into the houses in Medical Astrology, into how to identify a curse, and collective health trends reflected in the skies.

Judith is an incredible person and a wealth of knowledge and these episodes are truly gems. Check out her work at https://www.judithhillastrology.com/ and if you'd like to learn from her online astrology school, see the Academy for Astrological Medicine here, https://www.academyforastrologicalmedicine.com/

Ep.77: Early Spring Duocast Apr 13, 2022

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In this episode we talk about our early spring, what new plants we're starting (Udo, Chinese Licorice, Ground Plum Milkvetch, Bush Morning Glory, Baptisia tinctoria) etc, our favorite episodes since the last duocast, and how they all fit together.

Use our affiliate link to register for free, or purchase the recordings for the Women Working for the Earth Summit: https://www.womenworkingfortheearth.com/?ac=UTnGeAhy It's happening NEXT weekend, April 16-24, 2022 online with speakers like Winona LaDuke, Rosemary Gladstar, Rocio Alarcon, Linda Black Elk and Leah Penniman sharing their unique ways of working with nature and each other.

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