Welcome to Herby at Heart, where herbalism grows in the roots of our hearts, an intrinsic journey where we dwell on the deep and expand the narrow.
We invite you on a modern, mystical, wild journey of self empowerment, through conversations around traditional natural therapies in our modern times, botanical alchemy, self-sufficent herbalism, food as medicine, self-care techniques and personal anecdotes from our experience working in the field.
Starring your favourite herbalists Tash & Phil
🌿 Episode Overview
This is one of our smaller in-between episodes: no proving this time, just a conversation. Less work, more fun ;)
Today's guest is Nicole Rose.
Nicole Rose is an organiser and herbalist who supports people experiencing state violence. She has been supporting loved ones in prison for twenty years and founded the Solidarity Apothecary. The project gives free plant medicines to people experiencing and recovering from state violence and repression, through care packages, books for prisoners, free clinics and more. Nicole wrote Herbalism and State Violence, The Prisoner's Herbal, Overcoming Burnout and the Medicinal Herb Colouring Book. She also hosts the Frontline Herbalism Podcast.
In this episode we talk about herbalism as an act of care and solidarity, and how plants can support people through trauma, burnout and hard times.
Nicole🔗
www.solidarityapothecary.org (https://solidarityapothecary.org/)
📸 Instagram: @solidarity.apothecary
📚 Herbalism & PTSD Course:
https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/ (https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/)
📖 The Prisoner's Herbal:
https://solidarityapothecary.org/prisonersherbal/ (https://solidarityapothecary.org/prisonersherbal/)
🤝 Support the campaigns:
https://solidarityapothecary.org/campaigns/support/ (https://solidarityapothecary.org/campaigns/support/)
🌹 More about Nicole:
https://solidarityapothecary.org/rose/ (https://solidarityapothecary.org/rose/)
🎙️ Find her Frontline Herbalism Podcast here:
https://solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/ (https://solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/)
Tash🔗
https://www.avantgardenlife.com (https://www.avantgardenlife.com)
📸 Instagram: @avant.garden.life
Phil🔗
https://www.hp-phildius.de (https://www.hp-phildius.de)
📸 Instagram: @power.plants.berlin
📍 Visit our Praxis: Mommsenstraße 55, 10629 Berlin
Tune in, slow down, and explore the world of mindful plant experimentation with us, one careful step at a time.
Herby By Heart - Herby By Nature
🌱 Guest Feature: Nicole Rose
27 Aug 2026
Episode 23 - Kava Kava
🌿 Episode Overview
Today's plant carries a name whispered across the islands of the Pacific for thousands of years: Piper methysticum—better known as Kava Kava.
Rising from volcanic soil under a canopy of green, its heart-shaped leaves hide a root of quiet power. Ground, pressed, and mixed with water, that root becomes a ceremonial drink shared in circles of trust—passed from elder to newcomer, from chief to community, a liquid handshake between people and spirit. The Pacific islanders call its effect mana: a settling calm that loosens the tongue, softens the shoulders, and opens the space between one person and another.
Kava is a plant of stillness rather than fire. Its kavalactones speak gently to the nervous system, easing tension and restlessness without dulling the mind—a rare kind of medicine that relaxes without erasing clarity. For centuries it has been the peacemaker's cup, the healer's remedy for sleeplessness and frayed nerves, and the quiet companion at the end of a long day's work.
There is magic in a plant that can hold a village together with nothing more than root, water, and ritual. Kava reminds us that calm is not the absence of feeling—it is the presence of trust.
🎙 Hosts
Tash 🔗 www.avantgardenlife.com (https://www.avantgardenlife.com)
📸 Instagram: @avant.garden.life
Phil 🔗 www.hp-phildius.de (https://www.hp-phildius.de)
📸 Instagram: @power.plants.berlin
📍 Visit our Praxis: Mommsenstraße 55, 10629 Berlin
Tune in, slow down, and explore the world of mindful plant experimentation with us—one careful step at a time.
25 Jun 2026
Episode 22 - Potentilla Anserina
🌿 Episode Overview
Today we will be talking about an underestimated plant, a plant less known. A creeping plant with yellow buttercup flowers, saw-toothed leaves, covered in a silky-like, white layer of soft hairs. The Potentilla arsernia, Silverweed.
We will also be welcoming and have the pleasure of chatting with Camille Jaeglé about her and her beautiful work: "Leibarbeit"
Camille🔗
www.hpjaegle.com (http://www.kruidencursus.com/nl) (http://www.wildplantforager.com/eng)
📸 Instagram:
@camjgl
Tash🔗
https://www.avantgardenlife.com
📸 Instagram: @avant.garden.life
Phil🔗
https://www.hp-phildius.de
📸 Instagram: @power.plants.berlin
📍 Visit our Praxis: Mommsenstraße 55, 10629 Berlin
Tune in, slow down, and explore the world of mindful plant experimentation with us—one careful step at a time.
🌱 Guest Feature: Camille Jaeglé
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