Erin Lovell Verinder - Bridging Worlds: Where Evidence-Based Meets the Old Ways

In this episode, we sit down with Erin Lovell Verinder—qualified herbalist, author, and educator—who masterfully blends evidence-based herbal medicine with the rich traditions of old-world plant wisdom. With a grounding in modern clinical training, Erin shares how she integrates the vitalistic principles and energetics of plants into her practice, offering a nuanced and deeply connected approach to healing.

She discusses the importance of engaging with herbs not just as standardised extracts or supplements, but through an organoleptic experience—smelling, tasting, and touching the plants—to truly understand their nature and gifts. Erin also emphasises traditional preparation methods like infusions and decoctions, and how these simple yet potent rituals can become powerful tools for healing, regulation, and reconnection in our fast-paced lives.

Erin reminds us that it’s possible for practitioners to straddle both worlds: to be scientifically grounded while still honouring the ancient roots of herbalism. Through this approach, she invites both practitioners and patients to reclaim their relationship with nature, create moments of ritual, and anchor themselves in the present. This episode will leave you inspired to deepen your practice—both intellectually and soulfully.

Erin's mentoring program Blossom: https://www.erinlovellverinder.com/blossom

Erin's books/card deck: https://www.erinlovellverinder.com/plant-guides 

 

Bio: Erin Lovell Verinder is an Australian trained Herbalist, Nutritionist and Author of two best selling plant medicine titles, Plants for the People and The Plant Clinic. Erin's work is to reconnect the people with the plants, teaching the love language of the plants within her community and beyond. She holds a Bachelor of Western Herbal Medicine, an Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine and a Diploma of Energetic Healing, all from Nature Care college. Walking the plant path, she is a woman in tune with the natural world. On a full hearted mission to educate and inspire others to heal with the rhythms of nature, through the bounty of plant medicine. Erin runs a thriving clinical practice, alongside mentoring students and emerging practitioners in her program Blossom and she is the founder of Community Herbal Care, a community herbal outreach program forged in the face of the 2022 floods in Northern NSW.