# Sebastian Pole

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Taking on the soft drinks giants, and winning with wonky fruit, with Alex Wright and Jack Scott, founders of DASH Water

Meet Alex Wright and Jack Scott, founders of DASH Water, a soft drinks brand that is making a difference, one wonky lemon and one curly cucumber at a time. This episode is packed full of insights from two entrepreneurs who are on a mission to disrupt an industry and make an impact. Growing up with …

Healing With Herbs - Exploring The World Of Herbalism with Sebastian Pole

Welcome to another enriching episode of "The Wellness Way with Philly J Lay." In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting a true master of herbs, Sebastian Pole, the co-founder of Pukka Tea. Together, we explore the world of herbalism, the journey of Pukka Tea, and the remarkable healing poten…

Elvis & Kresse Wesling CBE, founders of Elvis & Kresse, on the power of circular businesses

Elvis & Kresse is a superb example of a circular business, making luxury accessories from recycled materials (mainly fire hoses). Since 2005, they’ve saved 300 tonnes of decommissioned ones from landfill and donated 50% of profits. Discover how this incredible company puts the environment, ethics a…

Healing the Liver Naturally: How Herbal Medicine Supports Detox & Balance with Marion Mackonochie

Welcome to series 3 of Herbcast! In this episode, Sebastian Pole is joined by Marion Mackonochie, a seasoned herbalist, senior advisor at Pukka, and editor of the Journal of Herbal Medicine. In this liver-focused episode of Herbcast, Marion and Sebastian navigate the complexities of hepatics – the …

Sebastian Pole - Preserving Nature’s Pharmacy: The Importance of Sustainable Herb Sourcing

Today, Sebastian Pole discusses the importance of sustainable practices in the herbal sourcing and growing industry. Sebastian emphasizes the vital need for practitioners to be informed about the origins of their herbs, understanding where and how they are grown, and who cultivates them. He discuss…

Let's Get Curious about UTIs: Tips and Tricks for Addressing the Burn inside You

Let’s be real — UTIs suck. But what if they’re also a signal from your body? Bri and Joy dig into what’s happening physically, emotionally, and spiritually when urinary tract infections show up. They talk about anger, perimenopause, and all the unspoken ways women hold tension. In true Sage & Sensu…

Revelations on Women's Health - Reflections on Season 4 with Marion Mackonochie and Sebastian Pole

Women's Health Revelations from Season 4 with Sebastian & Marion Welcome back to a brand new series of Herbcast. We’re beginning series 5 with a look back at series 4, as Sebastian welcomes back herbalist and researcher Marion Mackonochie back to discuss the insights gained from her series on wo…

Herbcast Season 5 - Coming soon!

Introducing Herbcast Series 5! Welcome back to Herbcast from Herbal Reality. We’re delighted to bring you our fifth series, this time with a focus on exploring the intersection of Herbalism and Modern Healthcare. Join Simon Mills & Sebastian Pole as they return to hosting duties to delve into the r…

From Poison to Panacea: Exploring Herban Myths and Truths

From Poison to Panacea: Exploring Herban Myths and Truths In this episode of Herbcast, Sebastian Pole is joined by Dr. Dilis Clare, a GP and medical herbalist, who runs an apothecary in Galway and hosts her own podcast, The Herb Doctor Podcast. This conversation takes a look at the myths surroundin…

Foraging for the truth: How is research changing the face of herbal medicine with Dr Merlin Willcox

Foraging for the truth: How is research changing the face of herbal medicine? Sebastian Pole welcomes Dr. Merlin Wilcox, a primary research fellow at the Primary Care Research Centre at Southampton University, to discuss the intersection of herbal medicine and modern healthcare. With a rich backgr…