{"podcast":{"title":"Plant Cunning Podcast","slug":"plant-cunning-podcast-2048739","podcast_index_feed_id":2048739,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/2ad15018/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://plantcunning.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo/7083606/7083606-1680739740170-6e9ca5fd36a4b.jpg","author":"Plant Cunning Podcast","episode_count":237,"summary":"Plant Cunning Podcast brings together people wise to the ways of plants, fungi, healing practices, & the natural world to explore the mysteries of Nature. Co-Hosted by astrologer, gardener & musician, Isaac Hill and herbalist & educator A.C. Stauble-Hill. We invite herbalists, mages, mycologists, gardeners, community organizers, healers, spiritual seekers & all kinds of other interesting people to the microphone to share their wisdom. We like to bridge different worlds, make connections, inspire, and at times, have our minds blown by our amazing guests. Enjoy!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-08T22:20:59.894421+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/plant-cunning-podcast-2048739"},"episode":{"title":"Ep. 216: Brigit Anna McNeill and the Wild Within","slug":"ep-216-brigit-anna-mcneill-and-the-wild-within","published_at":"2026-01-28T12:36:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/plant-cunning-podcast-2048739/ep-216-brigit-anna-mcneill-and-the-wild-within","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/plant-cunning-podcast-2048739","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plantcunning/episodes/Ep--216-Brigit-Anna-McNeill-and-the-Wild-Within-e3e9blb","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/2ad15018/podcast/play/114650219/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-28%2F416978419-44100-2-a143846f9e21.mp3","summary":"In this episode, hosts AC and Isaac Hill welcome Brigit Anna McNeil. Bridget, a writer, eco psychotherapist, and herbalist, shares insights from her newly released book 'The Wild Within.' We explore her personal journey influenced by two incredible grandmothers, the importance of seasonal cycles, and the significance of telling and retelling stories that connect us back to nature. Additionally, Bridget discusses her beliefs on rewilding and how creative practices and rituals can be tools for personal transformation. Don't miss this thought-provoking episode that bridges the gap between the natural world and our inner selves. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:44 Brigit's Journey to Herbalism 06:45 Influential Teachers and Mentors 07:55 The Concept of 'The Wild Within' 09:25 Cultural Perceptions of Wildness 18:46 Rewilding and Connection to Nature 27:31 Seasonal Cycles and Beginnings 37:24 Rituals and Personal Growth 40:03 Winter Herbal Allies 42:08 The Enigmatic Yew Tree 46:15 Eco-Psychotherapy Explained 50:48 The Healing Power of Creativity 01:03:05 Imagination and Inner Child 01:09:22 Imbolc Traditions and Reflections 01:11:17 Conclusion","meta_description":"In this episode, hosts AC and Isaac Hill welcome Brigit Anna McNeil. Bridget, a writer, eco psychotherapist, and herbalist, shares insights from her newly…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4334,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/plant-cunning-podcast-2048739/episodes/ep-216-brigit-anna-mcneill-and-the-wild-within/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/plant-cunning-podcast-2048739/ep-216-brigit-anna-mcneill-and-the-wild-within.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}