Rebecca Lazarou’s research interests include; plant and fungi medicines, herbalism, pharmacognosy, quality control of plants, cannabis, psychedelics, ethnopharmacology, neuroscience, holistic therapies, ethnobotany, entheogens, healing and wellbeing. Rebecca Lazarou shares her journey from studying biomedicine to becoming a passionate advocate for herbalism and medicinal plants. She discusses the impact of colonialism on traditional herbal practices, the importance of reconnecting with nature, and practical advice for those interested in herbalism. The conversation also explores the rising popularity of mushrooms and their many uses for the planet and for health, and concludes with a reflection on the beauty of life and the importance of savoring it. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Rebecca Lazarou and Her Journey 03:35 The State of Herbal Medicine and Industry Challenges 06:22 Colonialism's Impact on Herbalism 09:34 Understanding Herbalism and Its Cultural Context 12:24 Practical Steps to Reconnect with Nature and Herbalism 15:21 Exploring Herbal Teas and Their Benefits 30:25 The Power of Herbal Medicine 32:19 Finding the Right Herbalist 33:49 Discernment in Health Choices 36:20 Cultural Disconnection and Health 37:12 The Role of Curiosity in Healing 39:35 The Rise of Fungi and Their Impact 51:54 Mushrooms: A Gateway to Nature 52:41 Embracing Beauty in Life 54:05 Podcast exit terence - 8:9:24, 8.01 PM.mp3 https://www.rebeccalazarou.com/ https://laztheplantscientist.com/pages/who-am-i https://www.instagram.com/laztheplantscientist/?hl=en https://www.herbalreality.com/ https://mckenna.academy/ Music for every episode Intro and exit music used: Strange the dreamer by Savfk - www.youtube.com/@savfkmusic Connect with Ryan Anderson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awonderjunkie/ awonderjunkie.com Breathe4Flow.com Rumble https://rumble.com/user/awonderjunkie Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1CcQXpxfV9P89IrKmtV2hS?si=6519a88aef444ba0 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awonderjunkie iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wondejunkie/id1739838765 A bit about Ryan Anderson- https://open.spotify.com/episode/7bsR23JM4z6p1RPpbv7czC?si=4ba51224cf464e70 Keywords herbalism, medicinal plants, colonialism, nature, herbal teas, mushrooms, wellness, indigenous knowledge, herbal education, personal journey
