GroWild has a passion for nature and people.
We are a Natural Healing Centre with over 30 years experience.
GroWild.earth turned to the relationship between humans, fungi and plants to find the solution to everyday problems using Functional Mushrooms, Herbal Supplements, Medical Botany and emotional/spiritual upliftment in the form of Nature Therapy, Retreats and Private Counselling Services formulated to suit your individual needs.
Ours is a holistic approach to physical and mental health and we aim to find the cause rather than treat the symptom, heal the whole being not just a part, and lift your health to prevent problems rather than fixing them after they occur.
MEET THE TEAM
Peta​
Co-founder - Medical Botanist & Therapist
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The Seeds of Wisdom:
A Foundation in Plant Intelligence
Long before I began my career in plant medicine and psychology practices, as a small child, my understanding of the world was shaped in our garden by a gentle man named Steven.
Steven was a humble gardener in his 80s who had served on the ships during WWII. A gentle soul and a survivor, he became one of my first true teachers along with my inspirational parents. With immense patience, he introduced me to the quiet brilliance of plant intelligence and the rhythms of allowing nature to just be. He taught me that every plant was precious—even those that others dismissed as "weeds." Steven lived a full, peaceful life through mindfulness practice, to over 100 years old, but the lessons he planted in me as a child—about the interconnectedness of all living things—became the bedrock of my life’s work at Growild.earth.​
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From Movement to Stillness: The Catalyst of Change
My early path was defined by the joyful discipline of dance. However, that life was abruptly cut short by a catastrophic accident that resulted in a severe, life-altering back injury.
In the sudden silence that followed the end of my dancing career, I was forced into a different kind of movement: an internal one. My recovery journey became my initiation into the power of mindfulness and the profound capacity of the human body and spirit to heal when supported by care and the right tools. This personal crucible transformed my pain into a professional mission, leading me to study the depths of the human psyche and the biological foundations of resilience.
Life later presented deep personal obstacles that again tested my resilience on an even more heartbreaking level. Navigating the challenges of being a single mother to two exceptional children while overcoming significant personal heartache wasn't just a struggle—it was a profound education. It taught me that strength isn't just about "pushing through," but about the delicate art of tending to one’s own inner ecosystem while caring for others.
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An Empathetic Path to Wholeness
Today, I bring the sum of these and other life experiences—the wisdom of the garden, the discipline of dance, the recovery from physical and emotional trauma, and the grit of solo motherhood—to my practice. My journey has given me a deep, empathetic understanding of the individual struggles we all face. I know what it means to have your path redirected and your strength tested.
I believe that every person possesses an innate ability to live a fulfilling and peaceful life. My role is to provide the individual care and guidance needed to help you reclaim that baseline. Whether you are navigating the steady progress of microdosing or integrating a profound peak experience, I meet you exactly where you are.
Byron
(co-founder and chief executive mushroom guy):
Over a decade of herbal extraction experience
5+ years of mushroom cultivation experience
“For as long as I can remember I've had a deep fascination and love for nature, not only for its beauty and calming effects but also its medicinal applications. One of my earliest memories is the magic of foraging for porcini mushrooms in the pine forests near my childhood home. Crawling through the tangle of wind fallen trees to saw down a porcini mushroom, that felt larger than my small toddler body, using my mothers bread knife. It was experiences like these that lit the flame that would later ignite the burning passion and obsession that would come to shape my course of my life and career.
Through my own health struggles mushrooms become not only a mere topic of intrigue but also the key to my survival. While I have since weathered this storm it inspired me to take this experience and knowledge I gained to help others through their own personal battles that life inevitably throws at us. I want people to not just survive and stay afloat but feel empowered to ride the waves and set sail confidently towards their own goals and passions.”