A Love Affair with Nature by Farmatuur

Alwin & Annelies
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Farmatuur (www.farmatuur.com) is a platform for conscious European makers, where nature’s most potent creations meet design, craftsmanship, and story. From adaptogenic blends, botanical perfumes, and organic skincare to soulful jewelry and functional lifestyle objects, every piece we curate carries the idealism, knowledge, and love of its founder. Curated without compromise, Farmatuur is both shop and stage, a place where people reconnect with the magic of nature, and where a new generation of entrepreneurs shows that beauty, health, and ethics can thrive together. Our podcast, A Love Affair with Nature, extends this stage. Hosted by Alwin and Annelies, partners in life and in Farmatuur, each episode shines a light on these rare creators. We capture their passion, idealism, and expertise, and explore how their unwavering devotion to Queen Nature shapes everything they make. The conversations are light, raw, and full of joy, an invitation to fall in love with nature all over again. All featured products can be discovered in Farmatuur's webshop and concept store in Belgium, so you can bring a piece of this love affair into your own life. The podcast episodes are mostly in english, but sometimes we record in Dutch, depending on the native language of the guest. Visit us at www.farmatuur.com.

Episodes

  1. Waarom sommige olijfoliën zoveel gezonder zijn dan andere.

    19h ago

    Waarom sommige olijfoliën zoveel gezonder zijn dan andere.

    Send us Fan Mail In deze aflevering van A Love Affair with Nature praten we met Gilles De Clerck, oprichter van Attimo Olive Oils, over een van de oudste én meest bijzondere voedingsmiddelen die de natuur ons schenkt: extra vierge olijfolie. Hoewel bijna iedereen olijfolie in huis heeft, weten maar weinig mensen waar echte kwaliteit in schuilt. Samen duiken we in de wereld van vroege oogst, terroir, olijfvariëteiten, versheid en polyfenolen, en ontdekken we waarom twee flessen extra vierge olijfolie een wereld van verschil kunnen maken. Gilles vertelt hoe zijn passie voor olijfolie ontstond vanuit een verlangen naar een trager, bewuster leven en hoe hij vandaag Europa afreist op zoek naar uitzonderlijke producenten die smaak, gezondheid en vakmanschap samenbrengen. We praten over de wetenschap achter polyfenolen, oleocanthal en hydroxytyrosol, waarom een peperige afdronk vaak een teken van kwaliteit is, hoe je een écht goede olijfolie herkent en waarom extra vierge eigenlijk pas het begin is. Maar bovenal is dit een gesprek over aandacht. Over de waarde van oorsprong, seizoenen, ambacht en producten die, wanneer je ze écht leert kennen, veel meer blijken te zijn dan zomaar een ingrediënt. Een inspirerende aflevering over de intelligentie van de natuur, de schoonheid van eenvoud en waarom een fles olijfolie misschien wel één van de puurste uitingen is van wat de natuur ons te bieden heeft.  Alle besproken olijfoliën van Attimo Olive Oils zijn verkrijgbaar via onze webshop: www.farmatuur.com All mentioned products are available in our webshop: www.farmatuur.com

    49 min
  2. Huidverzorging Om Op Te Eten

    May 7

    Huidverzorging Om Op Te Eten

    Send us Fan Mail In deze aflevering van A Love Affair with Nature praten we met Carmen Veen, oprichtster van Sol Mate, een natuurlijk skincare merk ontstaan vanuit een diep respect voor mens én natuur. Wat begon als een toevallige ontdekking tijdens een surftrip in Indonesië, groeide uit tot een missie om zonbescherming volledig anders te bekijken. Carmen vertelt hoe zij en haar partner Jip geconfronteerd werden met de impact van chemische zonnecrèmes op koraalriffen en zeeleven, en hoe die ervaring hen inspireerde om Sol Mate op te richten. We praten over natuurlijke zonnebescherming, zinkoxide, pure ingrediënten, surferscultuur, huidgezondheid, hormonen, wildplukken en de intelligentie van de natuur. Het gesprek gaat niet alleen over skincare, maar ook over vertragen, luisteren naar je lichaam en opnieuw verbinding maken met wat écht voedend is, voor jezelf én voor de planeet. Een warme, eerlijke en inspirerende aflevering over zachtheid, bewust ondernemen en een liefde voor de natuur die voelbaar is in elk product. All mentioned products are available in our webshop: www.farmatuur.com

    36 min
  3. Freeze-Dried Berries Are Just as Good as Fresh… Wait, What?

    Apr 11

    Freeze-Dried Berries Are Just as Good as Fresh… Wait, What?

    Send us Fan Mail Freeze-dried berries are just as good as fresh… wait, what? In this episode, we sit down with Ahto Vegmann, founder of LOOV Foods, to unpack the surprising truth behind wild berries, freeze-drying, and the real power of nature. From forests in Estonia to your daily rituals, this conversation reveals why not all food is created equal, and how nature might already have everything your body needs. Expect wild insights, simple habits, and a refreshing perspective on healing, food, and our connection to nature. All mentioned products are available in our webshop: www.farmatuur.com

    30 min
  4. Gezond ouder worden: kan Astaxanthine echt het verschil maken? (Episode in Dutch)

    Mar 5

    Gezond ouder worden: kan Astaxanthine echt het verschil maken? (Episode in Dutch)

    Send us Fan Mail In deze aflevering duiken we in de fascinerende wereld van astaxanthine, een natuurlijke stof die vaak wordt omschreven als de koning van de antioxidanten. We praten met Emma Haenegraaf, Head of Product, en Jonas De Cooman, CEO van Axabio, een Belgische biotech pionier die natuurlijke astaxanthine produceert met geavanceerde bioreactortechnologie. In het gesprek ontdek je: • wat astaxanthine precies is en waarom het zo’n uitzonderlijke antioxidant is  • hoe het werkt in onze cellen en waarom het zoveel interesse krijgt in de wereld van gezondheid en longevity  • hoe en waarom Axabio werd opgericht  • hoe Emma en Jonas zelf astaxanthine gebruiken in hun dagelijkse leven  • waarom deze Belgische innovatie wereldwijd zoveel aandacht krijgt Een inspirerend gesprek over biotechnologie, gezondheid en Belgische innovatie, en over hoe een kleine microalg een enorme impact kan hebben op ons welzijn. All mentioned products are available in our webshop: www.farmatuur.com

    50 min
  5. Skincare That Starts in the Forest, Not in a Factory

    Feb 2

    Skincare That Starts in the Forest, Not in a Factory

    Send us Fan Mail What if your skincare routine started in a forest, not a factory? In this episode of the Farmatuur podcast, we sit down with Laura Kreismane, founder of Dabba Organic Cosmetics, for a deeply human, quietly radical conversation about beauty, nature, and staying true to yourself as a creator. Laura shares how her brand is literally rooted in the land, with plants harvested from meadows and forests and distilled just minutes later into pure floral waters. No perfume tricks. No synthetic shortcuts. Just the real scent and energy of plants like wild raspberry leaf, heather, yarrow, and birch. We talk about:  • why floral waters are the purest form of skincare  • how intuition can guide your daily beauty ritual  • what it means to build a business in rhythm with nature instead of against it  • the hard lessons of entrepreneurship and staying aligned with your values  • and why “the best beauty ritual is walking in the forest” This is not a podcast about trends or miracle ingredients.  It’s about slowing down, listening to plants, and remembering that skincare can be a form of well-being, not just maintenance. Perfect for anyone who loves:  nature-based beauty, meaningful rituals, slow entrepreneurship, and brands with a soul. 🎧 Press play if you want your skincare to feel like a walk in the woods. All mentioned products are available in our webshop: www.farmatuur.com

    27 min

  6. Jan 9

    Why Olive Oil Might Be the Most Underrated Health Ritual

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of A Love Affair with Nature, we sit down with Roos, co-founder of OlvLimits, for a conversation that goes far beyond olive oil as a product. We explore how olive oil becomes a daily ritual, a health-building habit, and a form of intelligence rooted in nature. Roos shares the story behind OlvLimits, from early harvests and lab-tested transparency to the deeper philosophy of listening to the olive tree, respecting the land, and choosing quality over compromise. Together, we talk about polyphenols, bitterness, the famous peppery kick, and why these sensory signals are not flaws but messages from nature. We reflect on modern health rituals, the role of olive oil in inflammation and nourishment, and why slowing down and tasting consciously might be one of the most radical acts of care today. This episode is an invitation to rethink olive oil, not as a commodity, but as a living ingredient with the power to quietly, consistently improve the way we care for our bodies and our planet. All mentioned products are available in our webshop: www.farmatuur.com

    23 min

  7. 12/02/2025

    How Erbology Turns Nature’s Rituals into Modern Medicine

    Send us Fan Mail In this third episode of the Farmatuur Podcast, we dive into the world of Erbology together with co-founder Irina. Irina takes us back to her childhood in Moldova, where summers were spent in her grandmother’s garden, a place filled with herbs drying on newspapers, homemade tinctures and the quiet wisdom of plants. That early connection with nature eventually became the foundation of Erbology, a brand dedicated to offering natural, functional foods as a true alternative to synthetic supplements. We explore the very first Erbology product, sea buckthorn, and talk about omega-7, vitamin C, the importance of organic sourcing and why working directly with farmers matters. Irina explains how powders can retain their full benefits, what proper drying techniques look like, and why Erbology is so meticulous about quality from berry to bottle. We also go deep into the M40+ and W40+ blends with shatavari and ashwagandha, the pitfalls of trendy “everything-in-one” blends, and why Erbology deliberately chooses a less-but-better approach when it comes to adaptogens and medicinal mushrooms. You’ll hear about listening to your body, working in cycles, understanding root causes instead of masking symptoms, and how plants can become part of a holistic, conscious lifestyle. Irina closes by sharing one of her personal rituals, her nighttime skincare secret. This episode is an invitation to slow down, reconnect with nature, and rediscover the gentle yet powerful intelligence of plants. A true love affair with nature. 🌿✨ All mentioned products are available in our webshop: www.farmatuur.com

    33 min

  8. 11/02/2025

    Alchemy of Purity: How Dr. Doris Brandhuber Turns Chemistry into Conscious Beauty

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Doris Brandhuber, the brilliant chemist and co-founder of Less is More, whose journey from a small lab behind a hair salon to pioneering clean beauty is nothing short of inspiring. Doris shares how her deep love for nature and her scientific expertise in biomimetic formulations came together to revolutionize haircare, and now skincare. She talks about her early surprise at how unhealthy most formulations in the beauty industry were, her growing passion for aromatherapy, and how she weaves scent, science, and ritual into everything she creates. A conversation with a remarkable scientist and modern-day alchemist who embodies what it means to bring consciousness, curiosity, and care into the world of natural science, and a true inspiration for the next generation of changemakers. All mentioned products are available in our webshop: www.farmatuur.com

    37 min

  9. 10/01/2025

    From Apples to Handbags: Claudia Pievani’s Cruelty‑Free Fashion Revolution

    Send us Fan Mail What if your favorite bag could be both beautiful and kind? We sit down with MioMojo founder Claudia Piani to unpack how next‑gen materials, apples, oranges, bamboo, olives, and even mycelium, are reshaping luxury without animal skin or chemical‑heavy tanning. Claudia shares how a love affair with nature became a design brief, a supply chain standard, and a clear challenge to the old “leather equals quality” story. We go behind the scenes of Italian craftsmanship and B Corp verification, exploring why true sustainability starts with the full lifecycle, land, water, emissions, not just the finished hide. Claudia explains how bio‑based innovations now deliver the tactile warmth, durability, and finish fashion demands, while moving beyond the tired leather‑vs‑plastic binary. From upcycling apple pomace to lab‑grown alternatives with minimal inputs, we trace the steep innovation curve that’s closing the gap on performance and widening the gap on impact. We also get candid about pricing: why early tech costs more, how scale lowers it, and why timeless design reduces churn and waste. Culture change is the real frontier. Claudia reframes status as harm reduction and backs it with action, 10% of proceeds support animal welfare, “saving lives twice.” For creators and founders, she offers a blueprint: lead with conviction, build undeniable product quality, choose partners who share your purpose, and ask simple questions of every decision, Is it kind? Is it useful? Is it necessary? If you’re curious about vegan leather alternatives, sustainable fashion, and how values can drive world‑class design, this conversation will give you tools, context, and a fresh sense of what luxury can be. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who loves design, and leave a review telling us which material, apples, oranges, or mycelium, you’d wear next. All mentioned products are available in our webshop: www.farmatuur.com

    32 min
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Farmatuur (www.farmatuur.com) is a platform for conscious European makers, where nature’s most potent creations meet design, craftsmanship, and story. From adaptogenic blends, botanical perfumes, and organic skincare to soulful jewelry and functional lifestyle objects, every piece we curate carries the idealism, knowledge, and love of its founder. Curated without compromise, Farmatuur is both shop and stage, a place where people reconnect with the magic of nature, and where a new generation of entrepreneurs shows that beauty, health, and ethics can thrive together. Our podcast, A Love Affair with Nature, extends this stage. Hosted by Alwin and Annelies, partners in life and in Farmatuur, each episode shines a light on these rare creators. We capture their passion, idealism, and expertise, and explore how their unwavering devotion to Queen Nature shapes everything they make. The conversations are light, raw, and full of joy, an invitation to fall in love with nature all over again. All featured products can be discovered in Farmatuur's webshop and concept store in Belgium, so you can bring a piece of this love affair into your own life. The podcast episodes are mostly in english, but sometimes we record in Dutch, depending on the native language of the guest. Visit us at www.farmatuur.com.

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