Canadian herbalist Marie White dives into what it means to be an herbalist today, why adaptogens are trending, and what that means for bridging rich herbal traditions, the sustainability of wild harvesting, and the way we practice as herbalists.
Topics covered: adaptogens, cordyceps, goldenseal, Devil's Club, indigenous herbalism, overharvesting, climate change, the new herbalism
Recording credit: Robert Majewski
Music credit (with permission): El Búho, Rumba Juankita (History of Colour edit)
Marie White is a herbalist and author. Her practice centers on intimate herbalism, which embraces body literacy, nature connection, community care, and embodied wellness. Her current focus is on herbal medicine for fertility, conception, contraception, and reproductive health. Marie is the author of The Intimate Herbal: A Beginner’s Guide to Herbal Medicine for Sexual Health, Pleasure and Hormonal Balance. She stewards regenerative medicinal herb gardens with her partner in love & life. Find her on IG at @intimateherbalism
