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Today's episode is with Caitlin Frazier, an herbalist, wellness adventurer and blogger based in Nashville, TN. She blogs over at The Locusts and Honey . For all of the links and references that she mentions be sure to check out her post under the same title !  Visit Caitlin on the socials: Instagram Facebook Pinterest "Your skin is the largest organ of your body, and it is estimated that every day...

On today's episode I narrate Kiva Rose's wonderful Usnea Monograph . This monograph is from the book, "The Plant Healer's Path" by Jesse Wolf and Kiva Rose Bell-Hardin.  "When the rains arrive in the Gila, the whole landscape deepens in color and space. It's as if the land, plants and all, takes a deep breath and fills itself out. Mushrooms pop up out of the forest floor, Morning Glory vines spira...

Honored and thrilled to share today's episode! Thanks to Thistle and WLRN ( Women's Liberation Radio News ) for sharing these wonderful interviews with Linda Conroy, Isla Burgess, and Tieraona Low Dog.  LEARN MORE Women's Liberation Radio News Midwest Women's Herbal Conference WLRN on SoundCloud Thank you for listening! Let us know what you thought of the episode in the reviews. If you enjoyed the...

Today we'll get to hear from Lori Rose once again! She's going to go over a case study she had with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).  To learn more about her Holistic Wellness program at the Hill College in Texas, listen in on her episode where she discusses it in detail .  VISIT HILL COLLEGE ONLINE A big thanks to Lori Rose for taking the time to share this with us!  Lori Rose, PhD, is a board certi...

On today's episode Geraldine Lavin teaches us all about the blue vervain.  She wrote an excellent monograph on this invaluable plant ally, which you can find  HERE .  "It is generally agreed upon in the herbal community that Blue Vervain is the herb for uptight, fanatical, type A personalities. Many herbs have specific organ affinities, whereas blue vervain seems to have more of specific mental st...

This recording is from the  NorthWest Herb Symposium . Jay and Bridget Johnson of Tree Farm Communications host this excellent event each August in Coupeville, WA. Their next event is August 23rd - 26th, 2018.  LEARN MORE CLASS DESCRIPTION Epigenomics is the study of epigenetic changes in gene expression that occur without commensurate changes in DNA base pair sequences; these changes may be trans...

Today's episode is with herbalist Samantha Lynn. She shares her story of pursuing herbalism as her life's work as well as the beginnings of her herbal products company, Wholistic Herbals . You can visit Samantha Lynn and Wholistic Herbals in Rochester, NY at the Brainery Bazaar Market every second Saturday of the month.  She'll also be teaching classes this spring and summer at the 540 West Main L...

Hypertensive and cholesterol-lowering drugs are big business. Are they the best choice for a healthy heart? Probably not, given that there is an enormous range of herbal and food remedies that lower blood pressure far better, and faster, than drugs. Probably not, given that cholesterol has been demonized and drugs that affect it also interfere with muscle functioning. Instead, let's explore all th...

Today's episode is with Anja Robinson, an herbalist, doula and holistic nutrition consultant from southern Oregon. She's going to teach us about the lymphatic system in great detail, and its relationship to breast health. She owns and operates Mana Medicinals , a small batch, seasonal, and bio-regional herbal products company. For more from Anja: www.manamedicinals.net Wild Rising Women's Gatherin...

Listen in as herbalist and musician Johanna Warren discusses her upcoming "Plant Medicine Tour".  "On this "Plant Medicine Tour," we are honoring the bountiful medicine that grows generously from the Earth, and the humans who are cultivating and protecting it. In every city we visit, we are inviting local herbalists, farmers and activists to be present at our concerts to share about their work and...

On today's episode Heather Irvine teaches us all about valerian.   For more monographs:  www.herbrally.com/monographs You can visit Heather online at GivingTreeBotanicals.com Let us know what you thought of the episode! Thanks so much for listening.  Today's episode is brought to you by the Herbal Academy . An excellent online herbalism school as well as resource. The mission of the Herbal Academy...

Today we'll hear from Lori Rose, PhD as she discusses the Holistic Wellness Program that she created at Hill College .  The Hill College Holistic Wellness Pathway provides a unique opportunity for students to pursue holistic wellness education within an accredited, degreed program that allows the use of federal financial aid and has the potential to lead to an associate of science  degree.  LEARN...

Today's episode is with Ayurvedic practitioner Adena Rose.  She goes in depth on three tools that you can use to help promote your health and well-being. This class was originally a webinar that she hosted. A huge thanks to Adena Rose for sharing this with all of us!  For more from Adena Rose: AdenaRoseAyurveda.com "If you're not feeling your best, most-likely, you need Prana.  And each of these t...

If there was nothing to fix, cure or save…what would your relationship with plants look/feel like?    There are many approaches to the pathway of herbal practice. Today, we will explore an earth-centered approach to the intersection of plants, people and place. If we are to begin at the beginning, coming to understand the land upon which we live, the plants that have chosen this place as home and...

Listen in on this class that Dan de Lion of Return to Nature ( www.returntonature.us ) taught at The Inner Warrior ( www.theinnerwarriorlou.com ). He explores three in depth topics which are very misunderstood and rarely discussed, but can help students of yoga learn the underlying philosophical principles bring deeper meaning to our practice.  In this talk, Dan draws upon these ancient traditions...

If you've been looking to delve into Ayurveda this is the episode for you! Listen in as Heather provides an introduction to each of the three doshas. I learned a lot and I know you will, too!  You can visit Heather online at GivingTreeBotanicals.com Thank you so much for listening! Today's episode is brought to you by the Herbal Academy . An excellent online herbalism school as well as resource. T...

Herbalist 7Song goes in depth on calamus in today's episode.  We're in the field with him where he discusses the uses of this wonderful plant ally.  This audio is from a video on his YouTube page  WHICH YOU CAN FIND HERE .  For more info on 7Song along with his school's website, the Northeast School of Botanical Medicine, just head to  7Song.com . Here's the link to jim mcdonald's monograph on cal...

Herbalists Robert Rogers and Laurie Szott-Rogers discuss their program at the Northern Star College of Mystical studies . Learn about plant medicine and bring this skill into your life. Courses such as herbology and aromatherapy provide a knowledge base of plant properties and techniques for using plants, therapeutically. Other courses in the stream give learners the opportunity to connect with th...

This class was recorded at the  superb  event:  The Great Lakes Herb Faire .  If you've not been and you're in the region, I encourage you to try and make it to the 2018 shindig. Here's the details: Great Lakes Herb Faire September 7 - 9, 2018 Cedar Lake Outdoor Center, 2500 Pierce Rd, Chelsea, Michigan "We have had three amazing Faires so far and are so looking forward to doing this again! The fe...

This class was recorded at the  superb  event:  The Great Lakes Herb Faire .  If you've not been and you're in the region, I encourage you to try and make it to the 2018 shindig. Here's the details: Great Lakes Herb Faire September 7 - 9, 2018 Cedar Lake Outdoor Center, 2500 Pierce Rd, Chelsea, Michigan "We have had three amazing Faires so far and are so looking forward to doing this again! The fe...

"This is a time of year when a lot of people are thinking of their health with diet in mind. Although it actually seems slightly unusual for a lot of herbalists to suggest herbs to support weight loss, our philosophy tends to be more holistic than that, and there is no magic remedy. Especially for this issue, it is a concern a lot of people care about. In preparing to answer a client's follow up q...

Nicole Telkes, founder and director of the Wildflower School of Botanical Medicine takes a moment to tell us what her herb school in Austin, TX is all about. Let's hear about all of the great things they're up to! You can check them out online at WildflowerHerbSchool.com .  About Nicole: She believes strongly in herbal medicine being "the people's medicine" and enlists her students and any interes...

On today's episode Heather Irvine teaches us all about the hawthorn tree.  She wrote an excellent monograph on hawthorn, which you can find HERE .  "Hawthorn is one of those country herbs whose leading quality one might at first describe as benevolent. It is much more powerful though!  A great tree, low and broad in stature, it occurs wild in edge-lands of landscapes or occasionally planted for be...

Sam and Suchil Coffman discuss their 2018 plans for The Human Path & Herbal Medics. CLICK HERE FOR THEIR ORIGINAL VIDEOCAST   The Human Path Herbal Medics University The Herbal Medic (Book)   SAM COFFMAN, FOUNDER, HEAD INSTRUCTOR Sam Coffman has over 10 years of military experience as a U.S. Special Forces Medic, an interrogator and a linguist. He studied botany and bioregional medicine both priva...

Herbalists Leslie Alexander & Leslie Williams  are bringing years of clinical teaching experience together & offering a 13 session online program to strengthen interviewing skills and your practice  with clients, family members, friends & yourself This online Round Table will focus on casework with  support, advice and supervision  from practicing herbalists Classes will run online using a Zoom pl...