WYLDE, the podcast about foraging and herbalism in Europe

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, transforming plants into remedies, and creating experiences that guide people back to their bodies and to the land. Join us in this lively conversation.About the added value of having a background in both pharmacy and herbalism. About the intimacy of foraging and building a relationship with plants. About how important it is to share knowledge and talk to people, the basic botanical knowledge of the Greeks, and where to go for formal herbal education in Greece. About the black and white thinking about toxicity of plants. About how alternative medicine is actually traditional medicine. About the legal framework around practicing herbalism in Greece, and quality control on herbal products. About Eleni's hopes and dreams for foraging in Europe and te consequences of climate change. And lots more.You can follow Eleni on Instagram @officinalis.drogeriii 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. If you want to reach out, 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.

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 are traditionally important in both food and medicine, and is now on a mission in Ireland to help people rediscover and trust all that is around them, and teach them that medicine starts with food. We hope to inspire you too with this tasty conversation.About how Columbia's grandmother never used medicine, only herbal teas.About how moving to Ireland and getting to know Nikki Darrell opened a new world for her. (Nikki was a guest on episode 12)About getting people to trust herbs again and how medicine starts with food. About Romanian folk traditions and herbal remedies vs modern medicine, and how that is opposite to Belgium and Ireland.About plants growing where they are needed. About challenges and opportunities for herbalism in Europe. About how also being a photographer influences how she looks at plants. And lots more.You can find out more about Columbia and her work on these websites: Her herbalist website: https://www.anamcarahealingherbs.com/Her writing retreat website: https://www.irelandwritingretreat.com/Her photography website: https://www.columbiahillenphotography.com/ Or follow her on Instagram @anamcaraherbalgarden or Facebook. 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. If you want to reach out, 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.

Rita Roquette is the founder of Bloom Sativum, a botanical initiative in Portugal that bridges traditional herbal knowledge with contemporary practice. With a deep passion for plant medicine, Rita cultivates, crafts, educates, and helps you to embrace your wild side. Join us in celebrating the healing power of herbs in this wonderful conversation.About growing up as a city girl but spending weekends and holidays in rural Portugal. About agroforestry, regenerative agriculture, and working with the different ecosystems in the garden and on the farm.About the general herbal knowledge in Portugal and the ongoing little rituals in daily life. About how people in Portugal are connected to plants through family names and place names. About folk herbalism and herbal education. About the future of herbalism in Portugal, and how more popularity comes with more restrictions. About Rita's favourite local plants to work with. And lots more.You can find out more about Rita and her work on https://bloomsativum.wixsite.com/bloom-sativum Or follow her on Instagram @bloomsativum 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. If you want to reach out, 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.

Dave Achula is a Dutch herbalist and educator with Ugandan roots. He guides people on medicine walks, teaches the art and craft of herbal medicine, and hosts sacred ceremonies. Everything he does is rooted in the wisdom of ancestral traditions and informed by modern science, with emphasis not only on the medical properties of plants but also the relationships we cultivate with them. We hope you will feel encouraged to (re)connect with the earth and with yourself through this conversation.About how Dave's journey into herbalism began.About feeling a strong connection with the earth and the natural process of transformation, and coming back to yourself.About having a holistic approach to plant medicine.About combining Eastern, Western and African herbal medicine practices and traditions.About why you should connect with plants one by one instead of all at once.About the time he spent with the Khoi tribe in South Africa and how that influenced his work.About the comeback of natural medicine within different cultures around the world.About how we can decolonize the botanical world in a constructive way, and how plants are a great way to learn about history. About the challenges Dave sees for herbalism in the next 10 to 20 years. And lots more.You can find out more about Dave and his work on https://www.achula.com/ Or follow him on Instagram @achula__ 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. If you want to reach out, 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.

Gabriele Resch is a mother of 5 now adult children, and a health trainer with a big passion for herbs and natural living. She learned from her mother, from courses and from books, and loves to pass on her knowledge to younger generations. She taught me a thing or two in this conversation. About how she uses herbs in vegan cooking, juices and smoothies, and the combinations she makes. About the way she sees the role of plants and herbs in holistic and natural health care.About the popularity of Reverend Kneipp, and historical women like Hildegarde von Bingen and Maria Treben.About the use of herbs for poultices and baths, with easy tips to try this at home. About the state of basic botanical knowledge in Austria and Germany and the growing interest with the younger generation. About herbal education and practicing medical herbalism as a 'heilpraktiker' in Germany.About where she finds or buys good quality herbs, and the one herb that everyone should have in their garden. (spoiler alert: there's a whole list) About the different flora and biodiversity in the mountains. About how she sees herbal medicine evolving in Europe. And lots more.You can find all information about the Fruit Festival / Festival Frischer Früchte on the website: https://festivalfrischerfruechte.at/ There will be two more events this year:Bad Gastein, Austria, 08.-14.09.2025 - in both languages English and GermanTurkey, Dalaman, Dalyan, 22.-29.10.2025 - in both languages English and German 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. If you want to reach out, 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.