Hildegard of Bingen

In this episode of Mad Tea, Matt and Megan explore the extraordinary life of Hildegard of Bingen. From her beginnings in the cloister to her bold preaching tours across Germany, Hildegard emerges as a visionary abbess, composer, healer, and writer who challenged the boundaries of her time. We discuss her luminous visions, her music that sought to echo the harmony of creation, her inventive Lingua Ignota, and her writings on medicine and the natural world. Along the way, we reflect on what Hildegard can teach us about mad authenticity, spirituality, and the greening power she called viriditas. We also share a tea drawn from her world, hyssop, linking the taste of an ancient remedy with the themes of renewal and community. Tune in for history, reflection, and a living conversation with a figure whose voice still resonates across the centuries.