Torin Frost and Lauren Santi have a pretty incredible story to tell, and we're so glad we got to sit down with them for this one.
In this episode of Herbalists After Hours, we hang out with the musicians and partners for a conversation about falling in love, finding purpose through creativity, and how getting to know plants can change the way you see the world.
Lauren shares how a cancer diagnosis at 29 brought her into a deeper relationship with herbalism, and how Torin showed up for her as their friendship grew into something more. We hear about the meals, mushroom brews, and daily care that accompanied her treatment, along with the joy of revisiting familiar trails and finally recognizing the plants growing all around her.
We also dive into their Imaginal Disc music and film projects, inspired by monarch butterflies and their travels through Mexico.
Torin and Lauren take us behind the scenes of turning their own experiences with illness, love, and transformation into something they could share through music.
Along the way, we talk about protecting old-growth forests, uplifting Indigenous voices, their budding apothecary, and helping the next generation build a relationship with the land.
Torin also tells the story of his appearance in Kai Cenat's rap battle, and we put his freestyle skills to the test with a few herbal prompts of our own.
There's plenty of laughter, some tender moments, and a whole lot of love for the plants and people who have shaped their lives.
Come hang out with us.
A heartfelt thank-you to Torin and Lauren for sharing their stories, their music, and so much of themselves with us!
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LINKS & RESOURCES
Torin Frost | TorinFrost.com
Imaginal Disc Pt. I: Metamorphosis of the Caterpillar | WATCH ON YOUTUBE
Imaginal Disc Pt. II: Cracking the Chrysalis | WATCH ON YOUTUBE
Torin Frost Instagram | @torinfrost
Lauren Santi Instagram | @thelaurensanti
Medicine Song Apothecary | LEARN MORE
Torin on Patreon | SUPPORT HIS WORK
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