The Wild Temple
Opening new perspectives with ancient roots, The Wild Temple Podcast is a sanctuary for spirit-led women, practical mystics, and professionals seeking to live and lead in alignment with Dharma.
Hosted by Brooke Sullivan, Tantra Yoga Therapist, herbalist, and founder of The Wild Temple School, each episode weaves timeless wisdom with grounded tools for transformation—exploring the healing sciences of Tantra, Yoga Therapy, Ayurveda, and plant spirit medicine.
From intimate reflections to soulful interviews with teachers, visionaries, and wellness pioneers, this podcast offers pathways for resilience, empowerment, and deep remembrance.
Tune in for seasonal insights, sacred practices, and conversations that illuminate the way of the wise feminine—and guide you back to the truth of who you are.
The Wild Temple
Winter Solstice + Energetic Herbalism with Kat Maier
In this episode of The Wild Temple Podcast, Brooke welcomes Kat Maier, a renowned practitioner of energetic herbalism, founder and director of Sacred Plant Traditions in Charlottesville, Virginia and author of 'Energetic Herbalism.
They discuss their shared love for plants, vitalism, and the profound experiences that shape our connection to the earth. Fascinating key concepts are explored, such as aesthesis, homeodynamism, adharmic living, and best practices for deepening one's relationship with nature through simple yet powerful rituals and ceremonies.
Kat touches on her background, her teachers, and the influence of diverse healing traditions.
Together, they explore the nuances of herbalism, the significance of seasonal cycles, of listening to the land. solstice rituals, and how mindfulness and presence can bridge the gap between trauma and healing.
Connect with Kat Maier:
- Website: https://sacredplanttraditions.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sacredplanttraditions/
- Instagram: @katmaier7 https://www.instagram.com/katmaier7/
- Book “Energetic Herbalism” https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/energetic-herbalism/
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The Wild Temple offers professional healing courses on Flower Essence Therapy, Foundational + Advanced Yoga Teacher Trainings, as well as an in-depth apprenticeship to midwife you into becoming a revolutionary force of healing + inspiration with time tested tools of Tantric alchemy, yoga + herbal wisdom.
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