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Plant Cunning Podcast
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Plant Cunning Podcast brings together people wise to the ways of plants, fungi, healing practices, & the natural world to explore the mysteries of Nature. Co-Hosted by astrologer, gardener & musician, Isaac Hill and herbalist & educator A.C. Stauble-Hill. We invite herbalists, mages, mycologists, gardeners, community organizers, healers, spiritual seekers & all kinds of other interesting people to the microphone to share their wisdom. We like to bridge different worlds, make connections, inspire, and at times, have our minds blown by our amazing guests. Enjoy!
Episodes
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Ep. 247: The Diviner's Path with JoAnna Farrer
Today on the Plant Cunning Podcast, witch, seer, musician and host of Coffee & Divination Joanna Farrer returns to discuss her book The Diviner’s Path. She shares why she wrote it, to map the shared “grammar” across divination systems so readers can learn new tools more easily and practice more...
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Ep. 246: Fall Forecast '26 with ZamboniFunk
ZamboniFunk is back to talk fall forecast 2026! We talk about conference season, the effects of the eclipse season we just went through, the Venus and Mercury retrogrades, Jupiter-Mars-Ketu conjunction, and a little weather prediction.
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Ep. 245: Wild Medicine with Ali English
Today on the Plant Cunning Podcast we talk with UK herbalist and teacher Ali English, author of Wild Medicine (Aeon Books), about her path from childhood gardening and Culpeper’s Herbal to formal training and later teaching in the Lincoln College herbal medicine degree program. Ali describes how...
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Ep. 244: Dreaming, Herbalism, & Embodied Learning, with Kimberly Gallagher & Lauren Morgan
Today Isaac & AC welcome herbalists Kimberly Gallagher of LearningHerbs and Lauren Morgan of Herbs & Dreams to the show. Lauren recounts starting with a botanical medicine apprenticeship and now runs a community practice, circles, an apprenticeship, and the Herbs & Dreams podcast, weaving dreams...
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Ep. 243: Temperament & Graeco-Arabic Medicine with Cameron Allen
On this episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, herbalist and astrologer Cameron Allen returns to discuss his recent travels and to share updates on his ongoing studies in Ayurveda and Unani Tibb. Cameron explains Unani Tibb as Greco-Arabic (Greek) medicine, clarifying the distinctions between...
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Ep. 242: Becoming Mushrooms with Madison Murphy Barney
Today on the Plant Cunning Podcast we welcome Madison Murphy Barney—doula, two-spirit Indigenous sister, public health storyteller, and author of Our Ancestors Want Us to Be Mushrooms: Wisdom for Living in Balance with the Planet and Each Other. Madison shares how mushrooms offer blueprints for...
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Ep. 241: Telesmanica with Christopher Warnock
Today on Plant Cunning, Christopher Warnock returns to discuss his new book, Telesmanica, an comprehensive, operative manual of astrological magic. He explains how the book expands beyond technique into worldview, methodology, causality, and the internal logic behind elections, arguing that many...
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Ep. 240: William Padilla-Brown
Plant Cunning Conference – In-Person in New York – July 24-26, 2026 MycoSymbiotics Mushroom & Art Festival July 29- August 2d, 2026Today on the podcast, AC & Isaac Hill interview mushroom citizen scientist and community builder William Padilla-Brown about his path into mycology, from early...
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Ep. 239: Dreaming Herbs & Scientific Inquiry into Astrology with Will Morris
Today on the Plant Cunning Podcast, Isaac and AC welcome back Will Morris, PhD, DAOM, MSEd, LAc, RH, a interdisciplinary healer and scholar whose work spans traditional Western and Vedic astrology, Chinese medicine, pulse diagnosis, sound healing, and education. Will explains his compulsive,...
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Ep. 238: Ceremonial Magic in Mexico with Jorge Nájera
In this episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, Isaac and AC interview Jorge Nájera in Guadalajara about Mexico’s ceremonial magic scene and his role leading the Fraternidad del Círculo Dorado (Circulo Dorado Web) a mystical and magical school founded in 1986. Najera recounts how a small study…
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Ep. 237: From Soil to Soul with Laurie Szott-Rogers: Plant Archetypes, Tarot & the Council of Plants
Get your tickets for the Plant Cunning Conference here: Plant Cunning Conference – In-Person in New York – July 24-26, 2026Find out more about Laurie here: Laurie Szott-Rogers Bio - Self Heal DistributingThis episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast features herbalist, author, gardener, and educator...
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Ep.236: Don't Be Afraid of the Herbs: Andrea Beaman on Natural & Spiritual Healing
Find out more and get your tickets for thePlant Cunning Conference – In-Person in New York – July 24-26, 2026 here!Today on the Plant Cunning Podcast, hosts Isaac and AC Hill interview nutritionist, health coach, herbalist, and educator Andrea Beaman. She shares how she healed her thyroid through...
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Ep. 235: Summer 2026 Astrological Forecast with ZamboniFunk
Find out more about the Plant Cunning Conference at Plant Cunning Conference – In-Person in New York – July 24-26, 2026Astrologer ZamboniFunk returns to talk about the astrological forecast for summer 2026! We discuss the Cancer Mercury retrograde as a loud season for mistakes, delays, review…
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Ep. 234: Earth Energy, Dragons and Faeries with Trista Haggerty
Find out more about the Plant Cunning Conference – In-Person in New York – July 24-26, 2026Today, AC & Isaac interview Trista Haggerty, author of When the Dark Mother Calls, about her path into mysticism after a dark night of the soul and two decades of mentoring with a German mystic while...
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Ep. 233: The Hot Tincture Method with Mary Blue
Learn more about the Plant Cunning Conference at:Plant Cunning Conference – In-Person in New York – July 24-26, 2026On this episode, Isaac and AC welcome community herbalist, author, and teacher Mary Blue to talk about the "hot tincture method" and why applying a hot water extraction can...
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Ep. 232: David Holmgren on Permaculture's Origins & Building Resilient Households
Get your tickets for the Plant Cunning Conference here: Plant Cunning Conference – In-Person in New York – July 24-26, 2026Today on the show, Isaac & AC welcome David Holmgren, co-originator of the Permaculture concept.In this episode, David describes life at Melliodora in Central Victoria with...
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Ep. 231: Embodied Astrology with Gary Caton
Sign up for the free Herbal Dental Care class here: https://courses.herbrally.com/a/2148265685/vCybToz9 Get The Zodiac Garden Guide here: Amazon.com: The Zodiac Garden Guide: A Handbook of Astrological Gardening: 9798253036525: Hill, Isaac Alexander, Cole, Freedom: Books Get your tickets for the...
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Ep. 230: Traditional African Medicine with Olatokunboh Obasi
Today AC & Isaac welcome herbalist and teacher Olatokunboh Obasi back to the Plant Cunning Podcast for a second interview, now speaking from outside Nairobi, Kenya. Obasi shares that she’s finishing a doctorate in clinical nutrition while working toward opening an integrative women’s health…
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Ep. 229: Sacred Homemaking with Kimberly Steele
In this Plant Cunning Podcast episode, AC & Isaac interview Kimberly Steele about her first book, Sacred Homemaking, on making the home a sacred space through everyday practices. Steele shares her path from a casual Christian upbringing and decades of atheism into Druidry and daily spiritual...
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Ep. 228: Black Paths & Green Cathedrals with Sian Sibley
In this episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, hosts Isaac & AC Hill talks with Sian Sibley—witch, author of Black Paths and Green Cathedrals, and founder of the Dragon Oak Coven in Wales—about building real relationships with plant and tree spirits, including mugwort as an initiator and yew as a...
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Ep. 227: Alan Chapman and the Garden of Awakening
Get The Zodiac Garden Guide on Amazon (available in any country) Book a Vedic astrology consultation with Isaac by emailing him at [email protected] On the Plant Cunning Podcast, Isaac & AC Hill interview Alan Chapman (at Barbarous Words.com) —magician, mystic, and writer—about his path from...
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Ep. 226: Gordon White on Cunning Traditions, Modern Magic, and Piñón Blanco
Get The Zodiac Garden Guide. Sign up for Pam Montgomery's free class here: https://plantcunning--wakeuptonature.thrivecart.com/co-creative-partnership/699392e4e6629/In this episode of the Plant Cutting Podcast, Isaac & AC welcome back Gordon White of Rune Soup to discuss his life between his...
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Ep. 225: The Cunning Farmer with Todd Elliot
Today the Plant Cunning Podcast features farmer, and magician Todd Elliot, author of The Cunning Farmer. In the interview, Elliot describes his path from nature-loving childhood in Philadelphia to homesteading and CSA vegetable farming in Kentucky, his interest in ethnobotany and plants like...
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Ep. 224: The Herbal Pharmacy of Betzy Bancroft
Today on the show we welcome herbal educator and longtime practitioner Betzy Bancroft—co-founder and teacher at the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, Sage Mountain neighbor, United Plant Savers advisory board member, and author of "The Herbal Pharmacy: The Science and Magic of Preparing…
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Ep. 223: Spring Forecast/Aries Ingress 2026 with ZamboniFunk
It's the spring 2026 “astrological New Year” episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, with hosts AC and Isaac Hill, with resident forecaster, ZamboniFunk. Isaac shares his upcoming astrological gardening book The Zodiac Garden Guide (out April 4) and reading offerings—then review 2025 and the…
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Ep. 122: Natural Healing with Peter Jackson-Main
In this episode, AC & Isaac welcome natural healing practitioner and teacher Peter Jackson-Main to discuss Natural Healing, his background in the Dr. John Christopher lineage, founding The Natural Center in the UK, and his clinical approach using structured case-taking alongside tongue and pulse...
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Ep. 221: Fungi, Citrus, and Berries OH MY! with Olga Tzogas
Find out all about Olga and her Greece trips at Smugtown Mushrooms AC and Isaac welcome returning guest Olga Tzogas of Smugtown Mushrooms, calling in from California where she’s teaching frequent classes, connecting with mushroom and herbal communities, and harvesting no-spray citrus for an...
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Ep. 220: Eco-Spirituality in the 21st Century with Dana O'Driscoll
Find Dana at The Druid's Garden: Spirit Journeys in Healing the Land, Permaculture, Sustainable Living, and Creative ArtsFind out more about the Plant Cunning Conference at Plant Cunning Conference – Save the date – July 24-26, 2026Book a Vedic astrology reading with Isaac by emailing him at...
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Ep. 219: John Michael Greer on the Great Neptune - Saturn Conjunction, Mundane Astrology, and the Age of Aquarius
AC and Isaac welcome John Michael Greer back to the Plant Cunning Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on mundane astrology and the Saturn–Neptune conjunction at 0° Aries on February 20. Greer explains mundane astrology as astrology applied to world events, emphasizing traditional tools like...
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Ep.218: Amelia South and No BS Herbalism
In this episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, hosts AC and Isaac Hill are joined by Amelia South, known as "the No BS Herbalist." Amelia shares her journey into the world of plants and natural healing, inspired by the birth of her daughter and her early experiences with herbs. She delves into her...
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Ep.217: Angels and Demons of Quinary Astrology with Jaime Paul Lamb
In this episode, co-hosts Isaac and AC Hill sit down with Jamie Paul Lamb, a distinguished astrologer, magician, and author. Jamie dives deep into his new book, 'The Astrological Goetia,' which examines the ancient method of dividing the zodiac into five-degree sections known as the Quinaries....
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Ep. 216: Brigit Anna McNeill and the Wild Within
In this episode, hosts AC and Isaac Hill welcome Brigit Anna McNeil. Bridget, a writer, eco psychotherapist, and herbalist, shares insights from her newly released book 'The Wild Within.' We explore her personal journey influenced by two incredible grandmothers, the importance of seasonal cycles,...
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Ep. 215: Akiva Silver on Cultivating Conversation with the Land
In this episode, we welcome Akiva Silver of Twisted Tree Farm. Our discussion wanders into the creation of lotus ponds, the selective use of nitrogen-fixing plants, and the importance of "hardening off" in the North. Akiva shares his journey from wilderness survival enthusiast to professional...
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Ep. 214: Stormie Grace & her Practice of Astrology
In this episode we are joined by the esteemed astrologer, teacher, and author, Stormie Grace. We discuss everything from Stormie's personal journey into astrology at a young age, her career transition from radio to YouTube, and her unique approach to reading charts. Stormie elaborates on how she...
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Ep. 213: Bio Terrain Vitalism with Kyle Denton of Tippecanoe Herbs
In this episode, hosts AC and Isaac Hill sit down with herbalist Kyle Denton. Kyle shares his journey from a bike accident to becoming an herbalist and teacher, diving deep into his passion for astrological herbalism and biofield tuning. Discover the story behind Kyle's herb shop, Tippecanoe…
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Ep. 212: The Fern Pharmacy with Robert Dale Rogers
Today we are joined once more by the renowned herbalist and author Robert Dale Rogers. Known for his extensive research on mushrooms and lichens, Robert is here to discuss the fascinating world of ferns and his latest book, 'The Fern Pharmacy.' We explore the medicinal wonders of ferns, discover...
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Ep.211: Astrological Year Ahead 2026 & Winter Quarter Forecast with ZamboniFunk
It's the 2026 astro forecast focusing on the winter quarter with guest astrologer Zamboni Funk! Key topics include the Neptune and Saturn conjunction at zero degrees Aries, its historical significance and potential spiritual implications, and major planetary movements such as the pile-up in...
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Ep.210: Mushroom Alchemy with Jason Scott of Feral Fungi
Today we host herbalist, mycologist, and alchemist Jason Scott from Feral Fungi. In this episode, Jason shares his journey into the world of fungi, hermetic alchemy, and ethobotanical studies. We explore the complexities of the mushroom supplement industry, planetary correspondences of mushrooms,...
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Ep. 209: The Apothecary of Belonging with Alexis J. Cunningfolk
Today on the Plant Cunning Podcast, we have Alexis J. Cunningfolk, author, educator, and herbalist, on the show. Alexis shares their journey into herbalism, beginning with a profound connection to a koala at a young age and progressing through various life experiences and influential teachers. We...
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Ep. 208: Herbal Business Secrets with Lauren Haynes from Wooden Spoon Herbs
Today we welcome herbalist and founder of Wooden Spoon Herbs, Lauren Haynes. You can find Wooden Spoon Herbs at: https://woodenspoonherbs.com/We delve into Lauren’s journey into herbalism, starting from her early fascination with plants to her formal studies with herbal mentors. Lauren shares...
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Ep. 207: Conversations with a Green Witch (Robin Rose Bennett)
You can find out all about Robin Rose's new course that launches December 1st at https://www.robinrosebennett.com/.Today Isaac and AC welcome back the renowned herbalist, author, and green witch, Robin Rose Bennett for an insightful and heartwarming conversation that delves into the vital role of...
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Ep. 206: Ayurveda, Mental, and Spiritual Health with Dr. Christie Smirl
Book a Vedic Astrology reading with Isaac by emailing [email protected] Today we host Dr. Christie Smirl (https://www.healthiervibrations.com/) an Ayurvedic practitioner and yogi, to discuss the intricate relationship between Ayurveda, mental health, and spiritual wellness. Dr. Christie…
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Ep. 205: Clinical Herbalism and Field Botany with Richard Mandelbaum
Welcome to the Plant Cunning Podcast! Today, we are thrilled to chat with Richard Mandelbaum, an herbalist, teacher, writer and one of the founders of ArborVitae School of Traditional Herbalism (https://www.arborvitaeny.com/). You can find him at https://www.richardmandelbaum.com/. In this…
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Ep. 204: Cathy Skipper on Herbal Distillation, Jungian Alchemy & Menopause
Book a Vedic astrology reading with Isaac by emailing [email protected]. In this episode we talk with herbalist, teacher and distiller Cathy Skipper, who you can find at https://aromagnosis.com/. Cathy shares her journey into the world of plants and herbalism, influenced by her family's rich...
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Ep. 203: Cunning Folk, Unbewitiching Herbs, and Geomancy with Dr. Al Cummins
Today we dive into the world of the cunning folk with the knowledgeable and charismatic Dr. Al Cummins. Dr. Cummins, a historian and practitioner of magic, shares his journey from Birmingham, UK to the United States and his extensive research on service magicians, folk magic, and modern…
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Ep. 202: Unlocking the Poison Path: Coby Michael on Herbs, Witchcraft, and Magic
Join us on this spooky edition of the Plant Cunning Podcast as we welcome Coby Michael, author of 'The Poison Path Herbal: Baneful Herbs, Medicinal Nightshades, and Ritual Entheogens', 'The Poison Path Grimoire: Dark Herbalism, Poison Magic, and Baneful Allies' and proprietor of The Poisoner's...
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Ep. 201: Ayurvedic Doshas and the Seasons with Meghan Rhodes
In this episode, we welcome back herbalist and teacher Meghan Rhodes and chat about the relationship between Ayurveda, the changing seasons, and how our constitutions are affected. We dive deep into the three doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—linked to the five elements: Ether, Air, Fire, Water, and...
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Ep. 200: 5 years of Plant Cunning with Isaac, AC, and special guest host Gabriel Mojay
For our 5 year anniversary and 200th episode, we asked co-director of the Actaea Institute for Herbal Medicine and Aromatherapy, and well known author, herbalist and educator Gabriel Mojay to ask us some questions! 00:00 Introduction and Milestones 00:57 Special Guest: Gabriel Mojay 02:08...
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Ep. 199: Craig Williams on the Importance of Herbal Energetics, Ayurveda, TCM and Spiritual Healing
In this episode we sit down with Craig Williams, L.Ac., AHG; esoteric author, Ayurvedic practitioner, and expert in traditional Chinese medicine. Craig shares his journey into the herbal medicine, influenced by his mother's early health food habits and his lifelong interest in Asian studies,...
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Ep.198: Fall Forecast with ZamboniFunk
Welcome to the Fall Forecast for 2025 with ZamboniFunk! Tune in as we discuss everything from Mars in Scorpio and eclipse season to strategies for building personal power and forecasting key astrological events for Q4 2025. Zamboni covers notable alignments, including the challenging aspects…
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Plant Cunning Podcast brings together people wise to the ways of plants, fungi, healing practices, & the natural world to explore the mysteries of Nature. Co-Hosted by astrologer, gardener & musician, Isaac Hill and herbalist & educator A.C. Stauble-Hill. We invite herbalists, mages, mycologists, gardeners, community organizers, healers, spiritual seekers & all kinds of other interesting people to the microphone to share their wisdom. We like to bridge different worlds, make connections, inspire, and at times, have our minds blown by our amazing guests. Enjoy!
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