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Welcome to the Wild Herbs with April Podcast!


This is a space for reconnecting with the wisdom of plants and the natural world.

Each episode features thoughtful conversations with herbalists, wellness practitioners, and experts in holistic living—exploring plant medicine, natural healing, and the deeper relationship between people and nature.

Meet your host

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April Punsalan is a botanist, herbalist, and the founder of Wild Herb Academy.

With over 28 years of experience working with wild and medicinal plants, she holds a Bachelor’s and master’s degree in Botany and is a former botanist for the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.

Today, April teaches people how to reconnect with the living world through wild herbs, seasonal medicine, and ecological awareness—helping them remember that healing happens through relationship with the land.

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Liz Munn

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"April is an exceptional human. She loves to educate and provide useful information to incorporate herbal medicine into your everyday life. Absolutely LOVE this podcast."

Full Episodes

Episode 40

What if every plant invites you into a deeper relationship, not only with its medicine, but with the ecosystem it calls home?

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Episode 39

What if the secret to nervous system healing wasn't just in the herb but in how it's delivered?

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EpisodeĀ 38

Did you know carpenter bees can get drunk while visiting passionflowers? Learn more about passionflower biology.

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EpisodeĀ 37

What does it really mean to be grounded before you forage?

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EpisodeĀ 36

What if the best medicine for your body has nothing to do with treating your disease and everything to do with treating you?

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EpisodeĀ 35

What if spending just two days in nature could give you a full month of health benefits?

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EpisodeĀ 34

What does it really take to break free from addiction and what if plants held more answers than we've been told?

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EpisodeĀ 33

What if your dreams were a direct conversation with the Earth itself?

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EpisodeĀ 32

What does it truly mean to rewild yourself?

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