
09/01/2025
In life, there are people who shape you in ways you only realize when you look back.
Early in my herbalism journey, I was searching for meaning when I was gifted two books; one on Ayurveda and one on Alchemy. Real Alchemy by Robert Allen Bartlett () sparked a flame that would illuminate my path.
In 2012, I took my first class with Robert, and it blew my world open. His teachings, humility, and kindness laid the foundation for my path in natural medicine. I went on to study deeply with him through his Prima, Secunda, and Tertia classes all within a year, spending countless late nights in the lab, witnessing miracles through the lens of Alchemy.
Over 13 years later, his influence runs through everything I do with Feral Fungi and . I’m honored to stand alongside others who carry this lineage: , , , .
Robert’s legacy speaks for itself, but I’ll always share how his work touched me and so many others carrying the philosophy of fire forward. If Alchemy or natural medicine speak to you, take a class with him.