Herbology Talk

In this episode, I am speaking with colleague and friend, Stacey Quade of Energy for Life Connection in Duluth, MN.  Like many other herbal practitioners I know, she integrates energy-based healing into her practice recognizing the importance of mind, body, and spirit health.  We discuss how other herbalists can choose what resonates with them concerning energy-based healing and implement this int...

Join us in this episode as I speak with horticulturist, Patti Travioli of Heartwood Forest Farm.  This organic farm is located in Cedar, Michigan.  We had a great conversation about using plants in art, growing plants organically, and healing with plants through physical rehabilitation which is called therapeutic horticulture.  Patti teaches in-person classes with each student having their own phy...

I had the pleasure of speaking with an herbalist I met in my own community,Aly Pierce, owner of Moon Blossom Botanicals and Piercing Arrows Homestead.  Aly has been on a mission of living a self-sufficient lifestyle which includes learning herbalism through self-study.  We spoke about her homestead, her training, and what the future holds for her.  Self-study is a viable way to learn herbalism and...

Join me in this episode as I interview a good friend and student, DJ Freeman, an herbalist, dedicated student, and inspirational person to help you on your own meandering path in herbalism.  Find out how she was "called" to herbalism through her own health, curiosity, and determination.  She talks about her teachers, where she heard the term "meandering path of herbalism", and what that term means...

Have you ever wondered what other type of training can help benefit your practice as a clinical herbalist?  Join me as I have the pleasure of interviewing Trilby Sedlacek RH(AHG) of Green Angels Herbs & Healing Arts in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  Trilby received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and specialized her graduate studies to become a Marriage and Family Therapist.  She began studying herbalis...

I am introducing listeners of Herbology Talk to my friend, Lea Pfeifer from Michigan.  A long-time student of herbalism, an educator herself, and a neurodivergent homeschooling mom. This episode will pull your heart strings as you relate to many of the steps in Lea's journey learning herbalism and her past experiences in life. We speak of the Great Lakes Herb Faire, her teachers, her continued stu...

I had the honor of being joined by Lindsey Feldspaugh RH(AHG), Program Coordinator of Herbal Academy and entrepreneur of Plant Matters.  We had a great time discussing the passions we find within herbalism and her personal journey moving towards clinical herbalism and education.  Find out more about Herbal Academy and what they can offer the student. You can visit https://theherbalacademy.com/ for...

I sit down with the one and only Margi Flint RH(AHG) of Earthsong Herbals and author of The Practicing Herbalist to discuss the importance of recognizing our teachers and mentors.  Her current project is devoted to sharing the legacy of William LeSassier who was one of her visual diagnostics teachers.  We also talk about what kind of legacy she wants to leave behind herself, her book, good practic...

Join me as I have a conversation with Lucretia Jones of the House of Lukaya and Off Gridish Homestead, Board member of Herbalists Without Borders, and reality TV guest on Homestead Rescue.  We dive deep into the practice of reconnecting with nature, homesteading and herbalism and how they work together, and projects with Herbalists Without Borders.  Lucretia also explains how she became interested...

I am joined by social justice activist Lottie Spady of Earthseed Detroit.  We speak about her mission and approaches to teaching herbalism and how she empowers her community to survive and thrive.  She believes that a person's life experiences can contribute to the knowledge and practice in herbalism.  Join us in this final episode of season one of Herbology Talk to find out how you can help to em...

Join me and Jesse Wolf Hardin from Plant Healer Magazine and the Good Medicine Confluence.  Find out how Jesse describes what it means to practice herbalism and how the Good Medicine Confluence began.  We discuss together our own training in herbalism and how that has changed over the years.  Jesse gives us his hopes for the future and his humble gratitude to those that he has been able to connect...

On this episode, I am joined by TikTok creator, Amelia South of Black Sun Farms.  Amelia has been studing foraging for the last 18 years and we discuss why she began learning about foraging, where she received her training, and how she came up with the name Black Sun Farms.  Join the conversation to get tips on how to utilize what you harvest, learn why we both love bioregionalism, and what Amelia...

I am joined by renowned herbalist and author, Maria Noel Groves of Wintergreen Botanicals in a discussion about researching and having trusted resources for the student and practitioner.  We first discuss the beginnings of Wintergreen Botanicals along with the current courses and the available series she is offering including the Seasonal Energetics Series and Home Herbalist Series.  We also talk...

In this episode of Herbology Talk, I am speaking with one of my favorite herbalism advocates, Mason Hutchison from HerbRally.  We have a lighthearted discussion about Mason's journey into herbalism with his personal inspiration and challenges during that time.  We also discuss how HerbRally has evolved over the years along with social media and website challenges.  Join the discussion to hear more...

I am excited to join Gina Rivers, founder of River "Seng MycoHerbalism and science educator and formulator for Host Defense Mushrooms as we discuss adding some training in medicinal mushrooms alongside herbalism.  It is a joy to talk with Gina about her start in herbalism and mycology along with her passions concerning mushrooms.  Be inspired and join our uplifting discussion on how you can begin...

Today, I am joined by Sovereignty Herb's own Lead Creatrix, Erika Galentin.  Find out more about Erika as a clinical herbalist and mentor while enjoying some interesting conversation about her start into herbalism and aromatics.  Erika has a lot of upcoming training opportunities to offer the clinical herbalist and it is my hope you have a chance to work with her someday soon.  This discussion als...

In this episode, I am joined by Cassidy Gonsoski, owner of Rooted Homestead and a current student in herbalism.  The discussion takes you on Cassidy's journey learning herbalism with the joys and obstacles she has encountered.  We talk about her goals and what steps she is taking to get there.  It is my hope that other students can relate to her journey and feel motivated to continue theirs. Cassi...

In this episode of Herbology Talk, I have a conversation with another one of my beloved herbal mentors, Leslie Alexander, of Restoration Herbs.  We discuss her educational background and training journey into herbalism to begin with, and then we have a discussion of what Leslie describes as a formless approach with clients.  She calls it a client centered approach which is so important in clinical...

Self-Sufficiency is a skill that everyone including herbalists could benefit from whether it is involves foraging, wildcrafting, or growing their own food.  I am joined by Karen Langan, co-owner of Mulberry Creek Herbs Farm located in Huron, Ohio.  Karen has learned self-sufficiency early on in her childhood, and helps to bring this skill and joy to her customers and community.  We discuss her ear...

I am joined by the one and only "Herbchick", Lori Osterloh-Hagaman owner of The Herbchick LLC and host of Wholistic Bad Ass Podcast.  We have a fun discussion revolving around Lori's own eclectic herbal training which is my term to describe the many different types of training a person can get (or the collection of different subjects to both learn/teach that contributes to someones herbal backgrou...

The Herbal industry has grown so much and the need for quality herbs for both the herbalist and the community is much needed now and for the future.  If you have any interest or plans to grow your own herbs for resale, join myself and Henriette den Ouden of Habanera Farm as we discuss why future herb farms are needed while offering advice for getting started.  Henriette is a tea farmer and teacher...

I have the privilege of speaking with one of my own beloved mentors, Leslie Williams, M.Ed, RH(AHG).  As we dive into her personal experiences and connections with the plants, you can get a better feel for her passion as both a mentor and an herbalist.  Leslie offers support and encouragement for the Clinical herbalist that is looking for mentorship opportunities moving forward in their practice. ...

I am joined by Mel Mutterspaugh of The Herbalist's Path to talk about self-care practices and social media.  Our conversation gets into the benefits of self-care for the herbalist and the pros and cons of herbal education on social media.  Mel's focus of educating the family base targets specifically the Momma with offerings of courses for the Apothecary Momma along with the brand new Kid Safe Her...

I am joined by Abby Artemisia of The WANDER School located in North Carolina.  Our discussion revolves around the training she can offer regarding Botany and foraging.  Training in both of these areas is needed for the herbalist wanting to identify and harvest their medicine.   The conversation expands into herbal apprenticeships and how important it is to experience the plants while you study. Ab...

We are speaking with Mimi Prunella Hernandez RH (AHG) Executive Director of the American Herbalist Guild, recipient of American Botanical Council's Mark Blumenthal Community Builder award, steward of the Ponderland Botanical Sanctuary, and the author of the upcoming National Geographic Herbal being released in November of this year.  We discuss her previous training that has led to her position at...