Seaweed: Deep Medicine for Earth, Ocean, & Humans - Angela Willard

Seaweed: Deep Medicine for Earth, Ocean, & Humans - Angela Willard

Author: Amber Magnolia Hill September 24, 2018 Duration: 1:56:22

The potent healing offered by seaweeds and mushrooms, the vibrational power of names, and the unique intelligence that lies beneath the surface of things...

In the Interview:

  • Conscious conception, evolving as a family, & choosing a new experience
  • Naming children is giving them the strongest mantra they'll have throughout their lifetime
  • Letting the land you find yourself on guide you to your medicine
  • Seaweeds are regenerative cleansers for the ocean & earth- addressing the question of radioactivity and the safety of consuming seaweed
  • How to sustainably harvest seaweed
  • Breaking down the medicinal content of red, green, and brown seaweeds: which are immunomodulating, anti-viral, anti-parasitic, cancer fighting; helpful for digestion, thyroid issues, autoimmune diseases, liver issues, detoxification etc.
  • Nutrients in seaweed: amino acids, iron, iodine, minerals & more- how they work in the body and things to consider
  • The amazing regenerative, bioremedial, ecosystem healing properties of seaweed 
  • The Constellations approach as a divination practice
  • Connecting to the maternal grandmother that Angela never knew
  • The vital intelligence of sub-level (underground/under water) life forms
  • Food is medicine: hot tips for incorporating seaweeds and mushrooms into your daily life
  • The deep soul work that motherhood requires, and the challenges and gratifications that family life present

 

Links:

Angela and Yarrow Willard's website Harmonic Arts

My website MythicMedicine.love

Medicine Stories Patreon (podcast bonuses)

The Medicine Stories Facebook group

Take our fun quiz Which Healing Herb Matches Your Energy?

Mythic Medicine on Instagram

Music by Mariee Siou (from her beautiful song Wild Eyes)


Amber Magnolia Hill hosts Medicine Stories from a place of hard-won experience, having navigated her own journey back from exhaustion. As a mother and practicing herbalist, she frames each conversation around the idea that true wellness is a tapestry woven from many threads. You’ll hear discussions that go beyond simple remedies, delving into the practicalities of herbal support, the nuances of metabolic balance, and the often unspoken realities of navigating life as a woman today. This podcast serves as an audio companion for those feeling the pull to slow down and reconnect. Episodes feel like honest talks with a knowledgeable friend, exploring how personal vitality is deeply linked to our relationship with our own bodies, our community, and the natural world. It’s for anyone curious about moving from burnout toward a more grounded and resilient way of living, with Amber’s guidance offering both wisdom and tangible practices. Tune in for a thoughtful blend of personal narrative, herbal wisdom, and collective reflection on what it means to heal.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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