Plant Cunning Podcast
Ep.180: Pam Montgomery on Co-Creating with Nature
Published: 19 March 2025 at 16:34 Europe/London
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Join hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill as they welcome back special guest Pam Montgomery, a renowned herbalist, teacher, and author. Broadcasting from Belize, Pam shares her journey of connecting with new plants, especially coconut palms. The episode dives deep into the importance of co-creative partnerships with nature, the concept of plant initiations, and how we can heal our separation from nature. Pam also discusses her new book, 'Co-Creating with Nature: Healing the Wound of Separation' and the profound transformations she's witnessed in her students through plant initiations. Don't miss inspiring stories that challenge the colonial mindset and pave the way for a harmonious relationship with the natural world.
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00:00 Introduction to the Plant Cunning Podcast
00:31 Welcoming Pam Montgomery
01:16 Pam's Experience in Belize
02:24 Discovering the Wonders of Palm Trees
05:11 The Generosity of Coconut Palms
09:55 Pam's New Book: Co-Creating with Nature
10:44 The Separation from Nature
25:37 Decolonizing the Mind and Heart
32:58 Taking Action: Co-Creative Partnership with Nature
36:22 Beach Cleanup and Seaweed Uses
37:57 Introduction to Plant Initiations
38:19 The Process of Plant Initiations
39:53 The Role of Elders and Modern Challenges
41:24 Plants as Modern Elders
42:06 Personal and Collective Healing
43:14 Choosing the Right Plant for Initiation
48:57 Stories of Transformation
01:00:36 Course Offerings and Final Thoughts
