Episodes
In this episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill welcome Charis Lindrooth, the founder of BotanicWise, a chiropractor, herbalist, and educator. Charis shares insight from her deep study of brain health, cognitive function, the impact of dopamine and serotonin, and herbalism, inspired by her personal experiences and struggles with Parkinson's disease. Discover the benefits of herbs like Lion’s Mane and Reishi mushrooms, the power of cold plunges, and lifestyle tips...
Published 11/12/24
In this episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill welcome Cameron Allen, a medical astrologer and herbalist, who shares his intriguing journey into the world of plants and astrology. Cameron discusses his transformative experience with physical healing through herbalism and his introduction to medical astrology, revealing how Passionflower guided him to Portland, Oregon. Moreover, Cameron explains his current practices, including teaching medical astrology,...
Published 11/06/24
Published 11/06/24
Welcome to the Plant Cunning Podcast, where hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill delve into an illuminating conversation with Ike Baker of  @arcanvm  , a multifaceted practitioner of the esoteric arts. In this episode, Ike opens up about his journey through herbalism, alchemy, and magic. Discover how he combines traditional Chinese medicine with Western esotericism, and learn about his hands-on approach to astrological gardening. Ike also provides a firsthand account of weathering a recent...
Published 10/23/24
In this special episode, we're thrilled to have the amazing botanical witch, author, and fantastic person, Amy Blackthorn, join us again. Amy shares her extensive knowledge of botanical magic, aromatherapy, and plant spirit communication. She discusses her latest book, 'Sacred Plant Magic: Spells, Rights, and Rituals for Living in an Aromatic Life,' and offers insights on how to build a deeper connection with plants. From stories about overcoming challenges and setting boundaries with...
Published 10/16/24
Welcome to the Plant Cunning Podcast, hosted by AC Stauble and Isaac Hill. In this episode, we have a fascinating conversation with Jazmina Von Thiele and Paulina Stevens, authors of 'The Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling.' Jez and Paulina discuss the inspiration behind their podcast Romanistan, share their personal experiences growing up in Romani culture, and dive deep into various forms of divination, including tarot, palmistry, and tea leaf reading. They also highlight the importance of...
Published 10/02/24
In this special fall duo cast of the Plant Cunning Podcast, hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill are joined by their adorable puppy, Percy, as they catch up on their summer experiences. From their involvement in the second annual Plant Cunning Conference to the bounty of their home garden's harvest, AC and Isaac share personal stories, insights, and updates on their projects. Listen in as they talk about their recent travels, the challenges and joys of organizing a conference, and Isaac's deep...
Published 09/25/24
Welcome to the latest episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast! Join us as we sit down with returning guest, Lisa Fazio, an Italian American herbalist and author of the newly published book 'Della Medicina.' A few years have passed since our last chat with Lisa, when her book was just a work in progress. Now, she joins us to discuss its successful publication and enthrall us with stories of ancient Italian folk medicine and magic. In this episode, Lisa recounts her recent trip to Italy, where she...
Published 09/18/24
ZamboniFunk is back on the show to cover the astrological forecast for this fall. It's looking very... fun... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plantcunning/support
Published 09/11/24
In this episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, we are honored to have Andrew Mason, a Vedic alchemist and practitioner of Ayurveda and astrology. Andrew discusses his newly published book 'Rasa Shastra,' which serves as a comprehensive textbook on Indian alchemy. The conversation dives into the intricacies of Rasa Shastra, the purification of minerals and metals, and their applications in Ayurvedic medicine. Andrew shares fascinating stories about his journey into this ancient practice, from...
Published 09/04/24
Check out The Heathen Golden Dawn here: The Heathen Golden Dawn : A Complete Course of Heathen Ceremonial Magic - Isaac Hill - Aeon Spirit (aeonbooks.com) Get tickets for the Plant Cunning Conference, July 26-28 here: Plant Cunning Conference – July 26-28, 2024 Find Eirik Westcoat here: The American Futharch Runes In this episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill delve into the intricate world of runes and the innovations brought by their special guest,...
Published 07/10/24
Join hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill of the Plant Cunning Podcast as they dive deep into the Summer Astrological Quarterly Forecast with returning guest Zamboni, a renowned mundane astrologer. They discuss the cosmic events and planetary movements for the summer, including Mars moving into Cancer and its implications, as well as the potential geopolitical and economic impacts. Stay tuned for insights into the themes of piracy, informational warfare, and how these influence both personal and...
Published 06/26/24
Get tickets for the Plant Cunning Conference here: Plant Cunning Conference – July 26-28, 2024 Join us (AC & Isaac) on the Plant Cunning Podcast as we welcome back astrologer, author, and yogi Mychal A. Bryan. Dive into Mychal's new book on horary astrology, Horary Astrology & the Natal Promise: A Concrete Guide to Astral Divination and discover how his expertise in Iyengar yoga and medical astrology brings unique insights into women’s health. Explore the fascinating realms of...
Published 06/19/24
On this episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, we welcome Taylor Keen, author of "Rediscovering Turtle Island," to discuss the sacred geography of North America, the importance of indigenous agriculture, and the powerful seeds of cultural resurgence. Taylor, author, educator and founder of the Sacred Seed Project, shares his profound knowledge about the sacred landscapes, prophecies, and star alignments that have shaped indigenous cultures for generations. This episode offers a rich tapestry...
Published 06/12/24
DISCOUNT CODE FOR PHYSIC: use 'PHYS20' at Physic : A Primer of Herbal Medicine - Julian Barker - Aeon Health (aeonbooks.co.uk) Get tickets for the Plant Cunning Conference here: Plant Cunning Conference – July 26-28, 2024 In this episode of The Plant Cunning Podcast, we welcome Julian Barker, a renowned herbalist and author. Julian discusses his journey into herbalism, his teachings at the School of Herbal Medicine, his latest book "Physic: A Primer of Herbal Medicine," and his philosophy...
Published 06/05/24
Check out the Good Medicine Confluence here: Good Medicine Confluence Check out the Plant Cunning Conference here: Plant Cunning Conference – July 26-28, 2024 In this episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill sit down with the legendary Jesse Wolf Hardin, a writer, artist, poet, musician, historian, and wilderness restorationist. Wolf shares deep insights into ecological spirituality and the profound connection between humans and nature. The discussion covers...
Published 05/29/24
Get your Plant Cunning Conference tickets here: Plant Cunning Conference – July 26-28, 2024 Join us on the Plant Cunning Podcast as we sit down with Wildman Steve Brill, a pioneer in the field of foraging. Discover Steve's journey into the world of foraging, his experiences leading tours in New York, and his insights into the nutritional benefits of wild foods. Steve also shares stories from his notable career, including his well-known encounter with the law in Central Park, and offers...
Published 05/15/24
In this captivating episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, we delve into the enchanting world of astrology-based gardening with our esteemed guest, Jane Holly Stephens, an ardent herbalist, herb farmer, and the author of 'The Celestial Garden.' Join us as we journey through Jane's inspiring path to plant wisdom, starting from childhood influences to her profound connection with the healing power of herbs. Jane shares the story of her organic herb farm, Four Elements Organic Herbals ( Our Story...
Published 05/08/24
In this episode we are joined by Mason Hutchison of HerbRally! We talk about his path, what HerbRally does, and frugal nutrition. #herbalism #herbalist #herbalpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plantcunning/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plantcunning/support
Published 04/24/24
Get your tickets for the Plant Cunning Conference here: Plant Cunning Conference – July 26-28, 2024 In this episode we speak with the legendary Daniel Ingram, author of Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha. We talk about his realizations, his path, teachers, worldviews, dreamwork, and useful and dangerous fire kasina practice. MCTB: MCTB.org – The home of the evolving Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha Fire Kasina: Fire Kasina – The Fire Kasina Meditation...
Published 04/17/24
Rebecca Beyer will be speaking at this year's Plant Cunning Conference, July 26th-28th! Get your tickets here: Plant Cunning Conference – July 26-28, 2024 Glad to get another chance to hang out with the one and only Rebecca Beyer of Blood and Spicebush fame (find her here: BLOOD AND SPICEBUSH - Blood and Spicebush We chat about a lot, from being a hedge witch, how she got into teaching in the first place, to her book Mountain Magic, SATOR squares, planting by the sings, and spring...
Published 04/10/24
Sign up for Pam Montgomery's free webinar on 4/6 here: https://wakeuptonature.ck.page/plants-help-us Get tickets to the Plant Cunning Conference on 7/26-29 here: https://plantcunningconference.com/ In this episode Stephanie Rose Bird returns to talk about her book "The Healing Tree" from Weiser. We catch up with SRB and talk about some magical, medicinal, and life-sustaining trees, from the tropics to temperate climates. You can find her here:...
Published 04/03/24
Dana returns to talk about her new book "Land Healing: Physical, Metaphysical and Ritual Practices for Healing the Earth", and we get into some very practical tips on helping to heal the earth: refugia gardens, rituals, communication and much more. We also get into a fun discussion on personalizing rituals like the "Sphere of Protection", how it differs from the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram, and nerd out on ritual magic. #animism #ceremonialmagic #ritualmagic #ecospirituality...
Published 03/27/24
Zamboni is back to break down the spring quarter astro-weather for us. We check out the Aries Ingress chart, look into the lunar eclipse on the 25th of March, the Great American Solar Eclipse of April 8th, the Jupiter Uranus conjunction, Jupiter moving into Gemini, and much more. There is a lot going on this quarter, and even just teasing out the implications of the Great Eclipse could be an episode, so I hope you enjoy it! #astrology #eclipse #ariesseason #ariesingress #springforecast...
Published 03/20/24
In this episode we sit down with rootworker, healer, author and teacher Denise Alvarado about her new book "Marie Laveau's Voodoo Grimoire", talk about rootwork, New Orleans Voodoo, hoodoo, and dispel myths about who Marie Laveau was. "Having grown up steeped in the rich cultural milieu of New Orleans, Louisiana, I've dedicated over four decades of my life to exploring indigenous healing traditions both personally and academically. My passion continues to be the preservation of the...
Published 03/13/24