About this episode
This was a really fun interview for me as today’s guest, Maia Toll, touched on many themes that are important to my own life, like nature connection and working with medicinal plants daily, both as food and simply as a part of life. She also shared interesting back stories on what her book writing process has been like. And, of course, we talked about sage (Salvia officinalis) ! So, when might you reach for sage? Just to name a few… ► A cup of sage tea can be just the thing on one of those raw, damp days when the cold gets into your bones ► Sage honey can be powerfully healing and soothing to a sore throat ► When you want a delicious topping for eggs, savory soups, pasta, or just a yummy snack, try Maia’s crispy fried sage leaves. (Don’t forget to download your free, printable recipe card!) By the end of this episode, you’ll know: ► What it means to invite magic into your life (and what Maia means when she says “magic”) ► How plants tell us about themselves ► How you can foster a daily connection with plants ► Why understanding place is a key to gardening success ► and more… For those who don’t already know her, Maia Toll is the award-winning author of Letting Magic In , The Night School , and the Wild Wisdom Series . After pursuing an undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan and a master’s at New York University, Maia apprenticed with a traditional healer in Ireland where she spent extensive time studying the growing cycles of plants, the alchemy of medicine making, and the psycho-spiritual aspects of healing. She is the co-owner of the retail store Herbiary, with locations in Asheville, NC and Philadelphia, PA. If you’d like to hear more from Maia, which I highly recommend, then head to the show notes where you can get an easy link for her website and social media channels. You can also find the transcript for this episode in the show notes. I’m thrilled to share our conversation with you today! ---- Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.com For more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram! The secret to using herbs successfully begins with knowing who YOU are. Get started by taking my free Herbal Jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter . If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it! On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health. Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com . ---- Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal and co-author of the bestselling book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine . She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and teaches many popular online courses. Read about how Rosalee went from having a terminal illness to being a bestselling author in her full story here .