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In EPISODE08 I speak with John Stock - Outreach Coordinator for United Plant Savers. John shares with us The Center For Medicinal Plant Conversation’s grand opening as well as their 25th Anniversary. You can purchase tickets directly on their website. We talk further about all the wonderful programs offered right on the land, including The Deep Ecology Artist Fellowship and Medicinal Plant Conservation Certificate Programs. John enlightens us on Forest Grown Verification (FGV) system put in place to further protect plant medicines in the market place. “The Forest Grown Program for the Profitable Production of Medicinal Herbs project aims to improve market conditions for forest farmers and herbal product manufacturers and to relieve pressure on native plant populations.” from the UPS website We discuss the details and origin of the “Species At-Risk Assessment Tool” - the ranking tool created for medicinal plants at risk of being over-harvested in the wild. Conservation of plants goes hand in hand with medicine making. Our conversation is full of insight and much more on the wonderful work these folks do for the wild. I have a deep respect for their involvement and encourage you to become a member if you’re not already. This year's Journal of Medicinal Plant Conversation comes out in June featuring none other than our beloved White Sage. I think what I love most about this interview are the birds singing in the background picked up on John’s microphone. For all you plant and herb lovers out there, this episode is not to be missed, Enjoy! IDYLLIC LAND PODCAST thrives with support from you. Be a monthly subscriber for just $3 on Patreon. www.patreon.com/idylliclandstudio Intro and Outro music segments "Mountain Emperor" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In EPISODE07 I speak with Jane Mayer - Healer, Poet, and Ceremonialist about a personal story of transformation into wholeness from a place of darkness and uncertainty. The heart of our conversation focuses on faith in the unknown, one’s soul growth, navigating grief, and trusting the unfolding of it all. The work truly never ends. Jane shares her experience and relationship to the land and plant spirits of Peru, specifically Ayahuasca and Kambo. “She works with plant medicine, sacred sound, dream work, and multi dimensional healing to support individuals and communities in transmuting their grief and pain into pathways of embodied soul.” - Jane is Listening If you listen to any part of this episode listen to the first two minutes where Jane sings an icaro song for us gifted by her plant teachers in Peru. Such a potent and powerful interview. You can connect with Jane directly on her website as well as staying up to date with her via Instagram. Transform - The Womxn’s Shamanic Medicine Retreat to Peru is currently sold out this summer, but check out her site for future offerings as well as an amazing online course called Demystifying Healing. If you enjoyed this episode please share with your networks and give us a review. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the support x R DISCLAIMER: I say “Wow” a lot in this episode, you’ll hear me type on my laptop for a few seconds at one point, you’ll definitely hear baby noises in the background, and you may hear me fart. IDYLLIC LAND PODCAST thrives with support from you. Be a monthly subscriber for just $3 on Patreon. www.patreon.com/idylliclandstudio Intro and Outro music segments "Mountain Emperor" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In EPISODE06, Illustrator Madison Safer and I discuss her whimsical paintings of imaginary creatures, nature, and love of herbs. You can find Madison’s work directly on her website, Instagram, and Etsy. Madison teaches painting classes and how to open sacred space for creativity. I absolutely love the intentions she sets with herbal tea blends, incense smokes, anointing oils, and infusing her painting water with plant potions. “ Madison Safer is an illustrator who is happiest in a forest full of mushrooms. Her work is often centered around themes of nostalgia, home, and the whimsy of quiet woods of New England. She is inspired by Russian folk art, quilt patterns, and the warmth of a fire after a very cold day. After receiving her BFA in illustration studies from Montserrat College of Art, she currently resides in the sleepy hills of New Hampshire. When she is not napping or drawing, Madison is best found drinking tea, daydreaming, or stealing flowers.” IDYLLIC LAND PODCAST thrives with support from you. Be a monthly subscriber for just $3 on Patreon. www.patreon.com/idylliclandstudio Intro and Outro music segments "Mountain Emperor" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In EPISODE05 Abbie and I discuss functional wellness from food sovereignty to detoxing. Abbie offers the Adapotegenic Lifestyle to her clients; vitality through adaptation. She lives part time in the beautiful location of Baja California Sur, Mexico where she brings you on an in depth journey to wholeness. Each clients time with Abbie is designed for individual biochemistry offered through her program, Baja Lifestyle Immersion. Abbie’s clients enjoy a specifically designed protocol from juicing, exploring remote landscapes, foraging wild foods, botanicals, and more. Focused on bringing healing into one’s own hands, the Adaptogenic Lifestyle is full of down-to-earth understanding, connection to nature, and adapting to our environments in good health. I enjoyed my conversation with Abbie and hope you do too! Check out Abbie Jean Ciullo’s website ADAPTOGENESIS for more offerings, teachings, and botanical formulas.

In EPISODE04 Travis Alex and I have a unique conversation about his conceptual photography and art direction with Shibari Bondage, Kink Culture, and how this has been a gateway of tremendous healing and artistic exploration for both himself and those he collaborates with. This episode and interview are unlike any other I’ve conducted. The topic of BDSM culture can be controversial for some, therefore this episode may not be for everyone’s ears. I greatly admire Travis’ body of work as it evolves. His expertise, professionalism, and technical skill measures up to each photographs emotional depth. Consent is the word! Our culture is in great need of communicating (speaking and listening) to desires and needs whether platonic or sexual. I believe that in these changing times we must embrace our personal pleasures and preferences, voicing them effectively within spaces of intimacy. These are powerful places of healing and expressions of love within the human psyche. Regardless of meaning, one can certainly appreciate Travis’ photographs for their generosity of detail, expression, and light. You can see more of Travis’ work on his website and most recent content on Instagram. @travisalexphoto @rope_marks_ IDYLLIC LAND PODCAST thrives with support from you. Be a monthly subscriber or one-time donor on Patreon for goodies and exclusive content. Intro/Outro music segments"Mountain Emperor" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In EPISODE03, Alice Baca shares how the Bi-Annual print journal Life As Ceremony was created and the collaboration of women in each volume. She speaks further on the featured work in volume six RECLAIMING & REMEMBERING as well as how printed copies make their way to communities in need around the world. You’ll get to hear what the future for L.A.C. looks like and how beautifully authentic and integral this publication is for lifting the voices of cast aside and underrepresented persons everywhere. Thank you Alice for all that you do! You can keep up with Life As Ceremony on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/life_as_ceremony/ Become a sponsor: https://www.lifeasceremony.org/donate & order your very own copies of current and past issues directly from the website: https://www.lifeasceremony.org

In EPISODE02, Celena De Luna starts us off with beautiful sounds from her Native American flute. We talk about her past living through a decade of extreme social anxiety and selective mutism as a child and young teenager. Celena is a Guide and Medicine Woman working digitally with her clients and networks to integrate and thrive. Practicing Shamanic Ceremony, trained in Trauma Release, and The Wise Woman Tradition of Healing; Celena brings her own healing journey as a reflection and means of support for others who are ready. Her work is grounded, practical, and powerful. Celena has created a Facebook group called The Rooted Intuitive Club. You can connect with her on Instagram www.instagram.com/ofthemoonmedicine where she actively shares health tips, spirit, music, travels, insights, medicine & on her website where she shares her organic herbal medicine creations and more! www.ofthemoonmedicine.com/herbal-shop . May I add, Celena is a talented freelance illustrator. You can see more of her artwork at www.instagram.com/ofthemoonillustrations IDYLLIC LAND PODCAST thrives with support from you. Be a monthly subscriber or one-time donor on Patreon. www.patreon.com/idylliclandstudio Outro music segment "Mountain Emperor" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this first episode, Christina and I discuss her home of the Mojave Desert, plant foraging, sustainable practices, herbalism schools, and her favorite plant allies all while having a good laugh. I forget to mention in the intro that Christina is a hair stylist and outdoor rock climber as well as being an herbalist, plant geek, and environmental advocate. In our talk, we bring up current issues around white sage and call out a few brands on the market not creating their products with the plants in mind including essential oils. We even talk about the best ways of pooping in the wilderness and furthermore, how we all need to advocate for minimizing the impact we put on the places we visit whether camping, foraging, traveling, etc. Christina is hosting the third annual Whitewater River Desert Cleanup in Whitewater, California this Saturday, October 13th. She has an event RSVP on Facebook and you can see more details on her Instagram page. Christina is teaching a Desert Medicine with Creosote Bush Workshop on October 28th at Sunday Shop LA in Highland Park. To learn more of her work you can connect with Christina through: facebook.com/everyleafspeaksELS Instagram: www.instagram.com/everyleafspeaks/ and her website: www.everyleafspeaks.com IDYLLIC LAND PODCAST thrives with support from you. Be a monthly subscriber or one-time donor on Patreon. www.patreon.com/idylliclandstudio Intro and Outro music segments "Mountain Emperor" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/