Ep.180: Pam Montgomery on Co-Creating with Nature

Join hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill as they welcome back special guest Pam Montgomery, a renowned herbalist, teacher, and author. Broadcasting from Belize, Pam shares her journey of connecting with new plants, especially coconut palms. The episode dives deep into the importance of co-creative partnerships with nature, the concept of plant initiations, and how we can heal our separation from nature. Pam also discusses her new book, 'Co-Creating with Nature: Healing the Wound of Separation' and the profound transformations she's witnessed in her students through plant initiations. Don't miss inspiring stories that challenge the colonial mindset and pave the way for a harmonious relationship with the natural world.

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00:00 Introduction to the Plant Cunning Podcast

00:31 Welcoming Pam Montgomery

01:16 Pam's Experience in Belize

02:24 Discovering the Wonders of Palm Trees

05:11 The Generosity of Coconut Palms

09:55 Pam's New Book: Co-Creating with Nature

10:44 The Separation from Nature

25:37 Decolonizing the Mind and Heart

32:58 Taking Action: Co-Creative Partnership with Nature

36:22 Beach Cleanup and Seaweed Uses

37:57 Introduction to Plant Initiations

38:19 The Process of Plant Initiations

39:53 The Role of Elders and Modern Challenges

41:24 Plants as Modern Elders

42:06 Personal and Collective Healing

43:14 Choosing the Right Plant for Initiation

48:57 Stories of Transformation

01:00:36 Course Offerings and Final Thoughts