I’m not a doctor – though I wish I was because who wouldn’t want to take their petrified child to see Dr Payne? However, I did study herbal medicine and practice as a naturopath, which could be why so many folks still get in touch with me about plant medicine.

So! To all those green appreciators out there – wannabe witches, budding shamans, dandelion disciples, mullein maestros, burdock rockers, sage mages… this episode with Taj Scicluna is for you.

You might know Taj as The Perma Pixie, but she’s currently in a rebranding chrysalis and will be emerging soon as something new and beautiful. She’s a Botanical Educator, Grassroots & Bioregional Herbalist, Writer, Forager, Awe-seeker and Animist – and I’ll add: a clear, calm voice in the wilderness.

There’s so much to love in this long, awakening convo. May it scratch the botanical itch while soothing the herbal soul.

Taj Scicluna’s home on the web

Taj on Instagram

Taj’s Patreon

Taj’s courses, workshops, retreats and offerings (so many starting in Feb!)

Feb ~ The Herbal Apprentice

Mar ~ Ritual Herbalism (waitlist!)

Weed witch ~ Susun Weed

Local herb nerd ~ Willow Herb Nerd

Foraging aficionado ~ The Urban Nanna

An excellent field guide ~ The Weed Forager’s Handbook

Nature’s Apprentice ~ Claire Dunn

Imaginary tee-shirts:

Capitalism: I didn’t consent to this

Interrogate Capitalism!

Obliterate Capitalism!

Be the weeds!

You don’t have to fight for rebellion.

Giftwrapped – Part 2: Believing in an Unseen Home - Pastor Jon Morales