70. Five Elements Theory, Urban Gardening and Body Relating: Dan Winter on Permaculture Herbalism

Dan Winter is a multi-disciplinary bodyworker and Epigenetic Health Coach who supports his community to understand their body better so they can live empowered and meaningful lives. Dan believes that when we understand the fundamental laws of nature and apply them in our lives, we unlock our capacity to heal. Ever since he can remember, he has been curious about human potential. The challenges he's met in his health journey have fuelled his interest to look deeper, listen and learn to optimise his own function across many areas of health to live a life in harmony. In this conversation, Dan and I discussed the importance of permaculture and how it serves as a lens for viewing life, particularly his bodywork. He shares his understanding of the Chinese Five Elements theory, Ayurveda, Zenthai Shiatsu, and Permaculture principles as useful modalities to integrate nature into health and well-being. Takeaways: Permaculture is a lens for viewing life and understanding nature's underlying principles and threads. Integrating plants in an urban environment is possible through creative solutions like neighbourhood gardens and potted plants. The sweet leaf is a versatile and resilient plant that can thrive in tropical climates and provide a continuous source of nutrition. Plants can be utilised for health and healing, supporting the body's natural processes and addressing specific imbalances. The five elements theory, derived from traditional Chinese medicine, provides a framework for understanding the cyclical nature of life and the interconnectedness of body and environment. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Importance of Permaculture 02:09 Studying Permaculture and Applying Principles 05:13 Applying Permaculture Principles to Body Work 07:58 The Pattern to Detail and Integration Principle 09:21 Integrating Plants in an Urban Environment 12:47 Favourite Plants and Medicinal Diet 16:14 Must-Have Plant: Sweet Leaf 19:11 Utilising Plants for Health and Healing 25:23 Understanding the Five Elements 31:28 What's Alive and Thriving: Personal and Professional Life CONNECT: Website: www.bodyrelate.com.auFacebook: Body Relate Instagram: @bodyrelateWork with me: https://brelate.simplybook.me/v2/Radio show FB page: https://www.facebook.com/CairnsFM891?mibextid=kFxxJD SHOW NOTES: Sweet Leaf (Sauropus androgynus) Zenthai Shiatsu Ayurvedic Detox, Panchakarma Five Elements Theory **THE ELDER TREE TROVE PATREON COMMUNITY** You can join our Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ and gain a deeper connection to our podcast. Pay only $2 per week to have access to bonus and often exclusive resources and opportunities- plus support the Elder tree at the same time!  To find out more about The Elder Tree visit the website at ⁠⁠⁠www.theeldertree.org⁠⁠⁠ and donate to the crowdfunding campaign ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. You can also follow The Elder Tree on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠sign up to the newsletter⁠⁠⁠. Find out more about this podcast and the presenters ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Get in touch with The Elder Tree at:  ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ The intro and outro song is "⁠⁠⁠Sing for the Earth⁠⁠⁠" and was kindly donated by Chad Wilkins.  You can find Chad's music ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.