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From Nature to Nurture
by Danielle Galvin
Welcome to From Nature to Nurture, where herbal medicine meets folklore, personal wisdom, and modern science. This is a space for curious souls, plant lovers, and holistic seekers to explore the rich tapestry of healing through the lens of tradition, experience, and research. Hosted by Danielle Galvin, each episode offers a blend of solo storytelling and bite-sized herbal lessons, alongside heartfelt conversations with herbalists, holistic practitioners, and plant people from all walks of life. Together, we’ll uncover the spirit, science, and stories behind the plants that hold such a deep space in our hearts. Whether you've been walking the plant path for years or just beginning to brew your first cup of nettle tea, you’ll find inspiration, insight, and connection here. For more information on Danielle's work and herbal school, visit www.rootandwandercollective
Episodes
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The Curious History of Herbal Superstitions
Would you bring a bouquet of flowers into your house if someone told you it could invite death? What about hanging a prickly branch and a fish head by your front door to keep unwanted spirits away? Plants have been surrounded by strange warnings, protective customs, and little bits of magic for...
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Following Amanita: Baba Yaga & the Medicine of Story with Michelle Rigling, PhD
What happens when a plant or mushroom seems to find you before you ever go looking for it? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Michelle Rigling for a winding conversation about Amanita muscaria, Baba Yaga, folklore, intuition, and the ways we come to know plants and mushrooms through story and…
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Beginner Herbalist Mistakes (& What to do Instead)
Learning herbalism can feel like a LOT. There are hundreds of plants to learn, preparations to understand, new terminology everywhere, and no shortage of opinions about what you should know before you can call yourself an herbalist. In this episode, I’m sharing some of the most common mistakes I...
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What Does an Herbalist Do in August? | Harvest, Reciprocity & Letting Go
August is usually one of the busiest times in an herbalist’s year. The garden is overflowing, wild plants are ready to harvest, medicine is being made, and the apothecary shelves are slowly filling for the seasons ahead. Except… that hasn’t really been my experience this year. An unusually hot…
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From Toxicity Myths to Wild Abundance with Jesse Akozbek of Feral Foraging
What if the greatest barrier to foraging isn't a lack of edible plants, but a lack of confidence? In this episode, I sit down with wild food educator, creator of Feral Foraging, and founder of Gather: The Foraging App, Jesse, to explore what it really takes to begin building a relationship with...
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The Plants We Return To: How Relationships With Plants Deepen Over Time
Have you ever noticed that certain plants seem to find their way back into your life? Sometimes it's a plant you've worked with for years but suddenly see through new eyes. Other times it's a plant you never paid much attention to until, seemingly out of nowhere, you can't stop thinking about it....
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The Herbalists Summer Toolkit
What does it take to actually stay well when summer turns up the heat, not just survive it, but work with the season instead of against it? In this episode, I'm sharing my herbalist's summer toolkit: the plants and preparations getting me through a proper Tennessee heatwave. We talk about why…
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Your Cycle as a Compass: Herbalism & Body Literacy with Denise Rodriguez
What if your cycle wasn't something to fight against, but something to learn from? In this episode, I sit down with clinical herbalist, fertility awareness educator, and founder of Eclipsic Herbs, Denise Rodriguez, to explore the intersection of herbalism, body literacy, and cycle health.…
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A Summer of Herbal Connection: Simple Seasonal Rituals for Living with the Plants
Summer offers a different rhythm. The plants are abundant, the days are longer, and many of us feel the pull to spend more time outdoors, move more slowly, and engage with our herbal practices in ways that feel nourishing rather than productive. In this episode, I share some of my favorite ways…
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Reciprocal Herbalism: Beyond Consumption & Into Relationship
What does it mean to move beyond consuming herbal information and into true relationship with the plants? In this episode, we explore the philosophy of reciprocal herbalism, a slower, more relational approach to learning plants rooted in stewardship, attentiveness, observation, and coexistence....
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Bitters, Wild Weeds, and Dandelion Magic with Amelia Andrade
In this episode, I’m joined by fellow herbalist Amelia Andrade for a conversation rooted in the wild edges of spring. We explore the role of bitters in herbal practice, not just as a category of taste or action, but as something that invites us back into relationship with our bodies. Together, we...
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Nettle in Folklore: Protection, Presence, and Plant Messages
Nettle has long been woven into folklore as a plant of protection, resilience, and quiet strength. In this episode, we step beyond the physical medicine and into the stories and spirit of Nettle. I share traditional folklore, including the Nine Herbs Charm, along with reflections on the energetic...
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Nettle: Nourishment, Medicine & Mineral-Rich Support
In this episode, we explore Nettle (Urtica dioica), a deeply nourishing, mineral-rich plant that I often return to again and again. It’s also one of the most beginner-friendly herbs to grow and work with, making it a beautiful place to start your herbal journey. We’ll walk through how Nettle...
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Spagyrics as Practice with Mo Judith
In this follow-up conversation with spagyricist Mo Judith, we shift from alchemical history into the substance of the work itself. We explore what defines a true spagyric preparation, how it differs from a conventional herbal extract, and what distinguishes the spagyric process on a chemical…
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Spring Equinox: Ritual, Folklore & the Return of the Sun
The spring equinox marks a moment of balance, equal light and dark, and the subtle but undeniable return of the sun’s strength. Across cultures and centuries, this turning point has been honored with fire festivals, fertility rites, cleansing rituals, and the tending of early green medicines. In...
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Plant Communication: Listening, Permission & Reciprocity
In this episode, we explore the many ways humans communicate with plants, from asking permission before harvest to sensing subtle shifts in the body, to dreams and intuitive knowing. Plant communication is often dismissed as mystical or “woo,” but relationship with the living world is something…
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Ecoherbalism & Plant Communication with Leah Larabell
In this episode, I sit down with ecoherbalist and High Garden Tea cofounder Leah Larabell for a conversation that feels like a walk through the woods: grounded, honest, and quietly revolutionary. We talk about what it means to be in right relationship with the land, how plants communicate when we...
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Rose Folklore: A Lesson in Boundaries, Self Love, & Beauty
In this episode of From Nature to Nurture, we journey into the timeless lore, rituals, and symbolic beauty of Rose, a plant cherished across cultures as an emblem of love, sacredness, and sovereign boundaries. You’ll hear stories of Rose as a guide through grief and rebirth, explore her energetic...
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Working with Rose: Herbal Actions & Preparations
In this episode of From Nature to Nurture, we turn our attention to Rose (Rosa spp.) through a medicinal lens, exploring the physical ways this beloved plant supports the body. We’ll walk through the herbal actions of rose, including its role as a gentle astringent, anti-inflammatory, and nervous...
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Tending to Future You: Rooted Rhythms for the New Year
Welcome to the first episode of 2026 This isn't your typical New Year’s push. Instead of resolutions and rigid goals, I’m inviting you into a softer, slower start, one that honors the depth of winter and your natural rhythms. In this episode, we explore: Why winter isn’t the season to rush into...
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Ayurveda and the Art of Balance with Jennifer Maklan
In this grounding conversation, I sit down with Jennifer Maklan, a massage therapist and Ayurvedic practitioner, to explore the beautiful tradition of Ayurveda as a sacred path of wisdom and healing. Together, we talk about the rhythms of Ayurveda, seasonal care, and how tuning into the body’s...
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Winter Root Medicine
In this episode of From Nature to Nurture, we sink into the grounding world of root medicine, the slow, earthy, deeply nourishing herbs that hold us through the coldest and quietest months of the year. Together, we explore the energetics of roots: what it means for plants to store their strength...
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Winter Rhythm: Aligning with Nature’s Cycles
In this episode of From Nature to Nurture, we explore the quiet wisdom of winter. As the days shorten and the light softens, nature invites us to move differently. We will explore how to build a rhythm that honors the quiet power of winter, a season meant not for hustling, but for reassessing,...
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Wild Heart Wisdom: Herbalism, Inclusion & Community with Nico Lebreux
In this heart-opening conversation, I sit down with Nico Lebreux, a community herbalist and owner of Wild Heart Herb House, to explore the soul of inclusive herbalism and community care. Together, we dive into the magic of creating spaces where everyone is welcome to learn, grow, and heal…
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Tulsi Folklore: A Journey into Ritual, Reverence, and Divine Presence
In this episode of From Nature to Nurture, we journey into the rich folklore, rituals, and symbolic magic of Tulsi, also known as Holy Basil, a plant revered across generations as a living goddess, a purifier of space and spirit, and a guardian of the sacred. You’ll hear origin stories of...
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One Herb, Many Benefits: Why Holy Basil Belongs in Your Routine
In this episode of From Nature to Nurture, we're diving into the practical, grounded medicine of Holy Basil, also known as Tulsi. Widely used in herbal traditions around the world, Tulsi is an accessible adaptogen known for supporting stress resilience, digestion, and overall vitality. I’ll walk...
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Foraged Finds & Mushroom Rambles with Liz Vermillion
In this laid-back, tea-sipping episode, I chat with the lovely Liz Vermillion, a fellow herbalist whose deep love for plants shows up in every foraged blend and garden-grown potion she creates. You might know her from Willow & Sage or The Botanical Anthology, but today, you’ll get to hear her...
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Where Stories & Healing Collide
What if the old stories carried more than just myth? In this episode, we explore how folklore, myth, and plant stories hold clues about the healing properties of herbs, and why remembering these stories matters. Folklore isn’t just entertainment; it’s a way of passing down plant wisdom, cultural...
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Herbs in Everyday Life: My Daily & Seasonal Routine
Ever wonder how an herbalist actually weaves plants into everyday life? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my personal herbal routine, from the morning cup that sets my day in motion to the seasonal shifts that keep me in rhythm with nature. I’ll share simple tips for building your...
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Alchemy as Animism with Mo Judith
In this episode of From Nature to Nurture, I sit down with Maureen (Mo) Judith, a modern spagyricist, herbalist, and guide in the ancient art of transformation. Through the lens of alchemy, both spiritual and practical, we explore how working with the elements, the body, and the natural world can...
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Yarrow Folklore: Protection, Prophecy, & Plant Spirit Power
In this solo episode of From Nature to Nurture, we wander into the mythic, magical world of Yarrow, a plant long honored as a protector, diviner, and bridge between realms. This is not a breakdown of Yarrow’s physical medicine (that’s in a past episode!). Instead, we’re exploring the ancient...
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All About Yarrow: Herbal Medicine & Everyday Magic
Yarrow has walked beside me for years, in both my healing and my herbal work. In this episode, I’m sharing all the ways this potent plant ally can support the body. We’ll explore: Yarrow’s key medicinal actions First aid and acute care uses How to work with yarrow in daily wellness routines Why…
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Summer Solstice- Rituals, Rhythm, and Returning to the Light
The Summer Solstice has been honored across cultures and continents for generations — a sacred turning point that marks the height of the sun’s power and the fullness of the Earth’s abundance. In this episode, I share: Why this is my favorite day of the year Ancient solstice traditions from…
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Beginner Plant Profile: Plantain
Starting your herbal journey can feel overwhelming, especially with fears about misidentification or making mistakes. That’s why I’m introducing you to Plantain, my number one pick for beginners. In this episode, we explore: Why plantain is one of the safest, most accessible plants to learn How…
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Welcome to From Nature to Nurture
Welcome to the very first episode of From Nature to Nurture, a space rooted in curiosity, connection, and the magic of the plant world. In this episode, I share: My vision for this podcast and what inspired it A bit about my journey into herbalism What you can expect from future episodes, from…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to From Nature to Nurture, where herbal medicine meets folklore, personal wisdom, and modern science. This is a space for curious souls, plant lovers, and holistic seekers to explore the rich tapestry of healing through the lens of tradition, experience, and research.
Hosted by Danielle Galvin, each episode offers a blend of solo storytelling and bite-sized herbal lessons, alongside heartfelt conversations with herbalists, holistic practitioners, and plant people from all walks of life. Together, we’ll uncover the spirit, science, and stories behind the plants that hold such a deep space in our hearts.
Whether you've been walking the plant path for years or just beginning to brew your first cup of nettle tea, you’ll find inspiration, insight, and connection here.
For more information on Danielle's work and herbal school, visit www.rootandwandercollective
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