Lieve Galle

International keynote speaker

International Keynote Speaker | Wild Plant Specialist | Podcast Host

Inspiring audiences worldwide to rediscover their bond with the living world of wild plants, through stories, science and sensory experience.

I have spent 25 years helping people rebuild something most of us have lost: a living, reciprocal relationship with the plants around us. I trained formally as a herbalist, then turned that training into a living practice through courses, walks and workshops.

I am the founder of Wild Plant Forager, host of the Dutch-spoken Wilde Wieven podcast (over 150 000 downloads) and English-spoken WYLDE podcast (with listeners in +25 countries), and the author of several books on wild plant foods and heritage. My keynotes bring European plant traditions and modern ecological thinking together, inviting audiences to rediscover the wonder and intelligence of the natural world, and how it can inspire a more resilient, plant-based future.

Languages: English, Dutch
Location: Belgium – available worldwide, both online and in-person

Signature keynotes

The lost art of foraging

Reclaim the hidden power of wild plants

Wild plants are not just resources; they are our oldest local teachers and relatives, offering us nutrient-dense, zero-waste nourishment that has sustained us for millennia.

In this TEDx-style keynote, we explore why foraging is not just a thing from the past, but a practice in resilience and connection for the future.

After this talk, participants will know

3 very common wild plants and how to safely harvest and prepare them
Why wild plants offer a significant upgrade to our diet
How to treat foraging as a practice of mutual care and sustainability

Perfect for: corporate sustainability events, outdoor education conferences, slow food events, plant-based gatherings, food innovation summits, ecological festivals, wellness & health retreats, cultural events.

Limited availablity for 2026 and 2027
Keynote format options:
- In-person or online
- Duration: 35 min. talk. Optional Q&A, panel discussion or local wild plant walk afterwards.
Technical requirements: microphone, screen.

European herbalism: diversity, challenges and future

Booked in 2025 for the International Herb Symposium

European herbalism is diverse, resilient, and very much alive. Yet, this ancestral knowledge is increasingly suppressed by restrictive legal frameworks, rapid data loss, and a modern disconnection from the land. Time for action!

Drawing from interviews with 20 European nationalities on the WYLDE podcast, this talk confronts the systemic challenges herbalists face and outlines a collective path forward.

After this talk, participants will know

Why European herbalism is a vital act of local sovereignty and cultural heritage
The systemic barriers and challenges European herbalists currently navigate
How we can safeguard and keep this lineage of knowledge alive

Perfect for: herb symposia, international herbalist’s gatherings, herbfests, activist events

Limited availability for 2026 and 2027
Keynote format options:
- In-person or online
- Duration: 50 min. talk. Optional Q&A or panel discussion afterwards.
Technical requirements: microphone, screen.

Herbal medicine IS medicine: what the WHO TCIM strategy means for you

Booked in 2026 for HerbFest Portugal

A groundbreaking talk on the future of health, where ancestral plant wisdom informs global healthcare policy

I was personally invited to become a Champion of Health: an independent, voluntary ambassador for the WHO Traditional, Complementary & Integrative Medicine (TCIM) Strategy 2025–2034. Serving entirely on an unpaid, non-governmental basis, I maintain my fierce grassroots autonomy while being recognized globally as a leading voice in this paradigm shift.

A groundbreaking talk on the future of health, where ancestral plant wisdom reclaims its place at the heart of global wellbeing.

We live in a moment of shifting paradigms. The World Health Organisation has officially recognized traditional and herbal medicine as a cornerstone for global health. Yet, the disconnect between institutional policy and community reality remains wide. This talk bridges that gap.

Drawing on my 25 years of experience, my role as a WHO Champion of Health, and a lifetime of listening to plants and people, I bring clarity, urgency, and wonder to one of the most vital but often overlooked conversations in health today.

This talk may shake assumptions and expand perspectives. I welcome an open, rigorous discussion afterwards to vision the future of health care together.

After this talk, participants will know

Why herbal medicine is not alternative medicine: it is the original medicine, and why reclaiming this narrative is essential for the future of healthcare
What the evidence says about the value of plant medicine for human health, ecological balance, and a sustainable world
How integrating herbal medicine builds personal autonomy, community-led care, and ecological resilience"

Perfect for: medical and healthcare conferences · sustainability summits · integrative health events · public health gatherings · wellness retreats · academic symposia · corporate wellbeing programmes

Limited availability for 2026 and 2027
Keynote format options:
- In-person or online
- Duration: 50 min. talk. Optional Q&A or panel discussion afterwards.
Technical requirements: microphone, screen.

You really are an excellent keynote speaker, I'm very much looking forward to your first TEDx event!

Louis De Jaeger, changemaker
A strong and clear voice for herbalism

Rosemary Gladstar
Impressive keynote. Both the content and the way you delivered it. This story should be shared many more times.

Steven Vromman, Low Impact Man
Top speaker

Elizabeth Van Den Bergh, international speaker coach