Hearth Fire Podcast

About Hearth Fire Podcast

Gather around the metaphorical hearth to share ideas & conversations about ancestral wisdom for today. Such as; herbalism, health and traditional practices that help to provide a road map for healing, a regenerative culture and thriving communities. Music track "Add the Butter" from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/night-drift/add-the-butter License code: 69QDZIA4RLL7TVLU

Publisher

Shelley McClure

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

21 Jan 2019

Latest episode

22 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

51 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Sept 2026

   Ep. 51: Nettle, Urtica species

   Listen in to hear about the wondrous Nettle - Urtica spp . Like many wildcrafted/foraged herbs the season to harvest and process is seasonal. It's an early Spring to Summer plant where I live. In the podcast: The many benefits and qualities as medicine and food Foraging and plant ID Processing for optimal potency Some of the folklore, history and traditions 🌿 Learn more about foraging, herbs and herbal products at ⁠⁠Hearthfire.au⁠⁠ (https://www.hearthfire.au/) ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/hearth_fire_/) ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/HearthFireShelleyMcClure) Podcast ad mentions (purchasing from these links helps me to keep the podcast going): ⁠Herbal Academy of New England link ⁠ (https://theherbalacademy.com/herbalism-courses/?ap_id=PollinationMamas) ⁠Nahla Earth Supplements⁠ (https://www.nahlaearth.com?sca_ref=5283414.vm3dTrlpnl) Health disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice or replace professional healthcare. Always correctly identify wild plants before consuming them and seek professional advice if you have health concerns.

2. 

   3 Sept 2026

   Ep. 50: Shepherd's Purse, Capsella bursa-pastoris

   Host Shelley McClure explores the medicinal and culinary uses of Shepherd's Purse, detailing its foraging, processing, and historical significance.

3. 

   14 Aug 2026

   Ep. 49 Chickweed: Foraging, Food & Medicine

   Host Shelley McClure explores chickweed's identification, foraging, culinary uses, and medicinal properties, offering insights into this versatile wild plant.

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• Aspen
• Amy Armstrong
• Anna Axisa
• Scott Hall
• Lydia

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