In this episode, we’re speaking with Rosalee de la Forêt, author and Registered Herbalist passionate about helping people discover the world of herbalism and natural health. Rosalee is a wonderful storyteller with colorful tales that draw you into the experience. She does this beautifully with her teachings and books, and today we’re going to dive into her latest book co-written with Emily Han, called Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine. In this interview, you’ll hear about Rosalee’s healing story and plant path - how she overcame a rare diagnosed terminal autoimmune disease within six months of taking herbs and changing her diet - free from her debilitating symptoms. She shares how a chance meeting with Tori Amos and magical synchronicities led Rosalee to write Wild Remedies. If humans interact with the wild, is it still wild? This is a question we explore in this interview and why Rosalee’s life’s work is deprogramming the belief that we are disconnected from nature. Rosalee shares her belief on what is wildness and wild land and our role in relationship with the natural world and plants. She offers helpful questions to ask ourselves about how to support the resilience and livelihood of wild places and how to harvest with awareness and know when it is time to NOT forage.  Rosalee’s goal is to bring wild remedies into all areas of our lives, and I find her book Wild Remedies to be a lovely experiential exploration that awakens the senses and enlivens the connection to nature within. While we didn’t go deep into specific recipes, Rosalee has been so gracious to offer listeners and Patreon supports a special gift! Click the link below to access a free herbal jumpstart course and access her Sweet Celebrations ebook full of delicious herbal recipes.   Click here for full show notes: http://www.wildlyrooted.com/fywpodcast/wildremedies    Private 90-Day 1:1 Akashic Transformational Mentorship (Limit spots open) A 90 day accelerated mentorship program to help you break through chronic health challenges and reconnect with your soul’s purpose… This private one-on-one transformational program incorporates Akashic Records, habit change, functional nutrition, intuitive coaching and weaves in creativity, an abundance of resources, and more for a holistic approach to your health! Together, we will build a customized program for your unique body, mind, spirit. To Learn more + Apply: http://www.wildlyrooted.com/90-day   WORK WITH VENESSA Akashic Soul Record Readings: http://www.wildlyrooted.com/akashicrecords  Soul Nutrition Sessions: http://www.wildlyrooted.com/offerings    STAY CONNECTED SUBSCRIBE :: Sign up for newsletter to receive updates on upcoming programs and events   GET WILDLY UNSTUCK :: Sign up for Wildly Unstuck audio program (it’s free) + learn the top 5 things sabotaging your health goals & what to do about them.   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Your support means the world... If the show has helped, inspired or spoken to you, it would mean the world to me if you show your support through a small financial contribution. Each FYW episode is a labor of love that takes me about three days to produce... From as little as $1 a month, your support will help to cover the costs associated with producing and hosting the show. I love you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! To make a monthly contribution, head to the Patreon page here. If you would like to make a one-time contribution, you may use our personal Venmo Link here and offer any dollar amount you'd like - send to @WildlyRooted: https://venmo.com/WildlyRooted   Thank you as every penny counts toward supporting this work! xo   *****   Leave a 5 Star Review for a chance to win a free personalized Akashic Soul Record Reading Recording. Then tune into future episodes to hear your review announced! If you win send us a message on Instagram to claim it.