Storytelling, Soil & Spirit: How Elders and Plants Guide Our Purpose

Jun 23

In this episode, I’m joined by land steward, farmer, and ethnobotanist Aleya Fraser for a rich conversation about ancestral wisdom, plant medicine, and the deep connections between land, community, and purpose.

We talk about how Aleya’s journey from aspiring medical professional to full-time grower was shaped by a dream and rooted in the teachings of elders. Together, we explore the role of food as medicine, how spirituality shows up in farming and herbalism, and how storytelling helps pass down cultural and plant knowledge through generations.

This conversation touches on:

- The importance of elders and intergenerational wisdom

- Farming as a spiritual practice and form of resilience

- The connection between feminine energy and land stewardship

- How plants like elderflower carry ancestral stories across cultures

- Gardening and herbalism as tools for healing and climate adaptation

Whether you’re a gardener, herbalist, or simply curious about the intersection of culture, plants, and purpose—this episode offers inspiration and insight into what it means to live in relationship with the earth and our ancestry.

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References and Resources:

Book, “Caribbean Herbalism: Traditional Wisdom and Modern Herbal Healing by Aleya Fraser - https://amzn.to/45pZROP

Aleya’s Website: https://www.caribbeanherbalism.com/

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