Herbally Yours

Ellen Kamhi, The Natural Nurse, talks wtih Doug Hilton, a counselor for over 30 years with extensive experience in trauma, addictions, and couples and family issues. A certified Universal Healing Tao instructor, he has been integrating Chi Kung into his counseling practice for twenty years. A Taoist guide to recovering from addiction offers easy-to-perform Chi Kung practices to aid with recovery,...

Ellen Kamhi, The Natural Nurse, talks with Dr. John Sanbonmatsu, author of “The Omnivore’s Deception: What We Get Wrong about Meat, Animals, and Ourselves.  He is a Professor of Philosophy at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where he teaches Ethics, Existentialism, Philosophy of Technology, Critical Theory, Animal Studies, and other subjects.  In John Sanbonmatsu’s view, killing and eating animals...

Ellen Kamhi, The Natural Nurse, talks to Debra Knapke, The Garden Sage, who has loved plants as long as she can remember.  In 1992, Debra turned her avocation of plant study and gardening into her full-time career.  Debra is passionate about gardening and the natural world and enjoys sharing knowledge through her books, magazine and newsletter articles, guest appearances on the radio programs, and...

Ellen Kamhi, The Natural Nurse, talks with Naomi Kilbreth, a Christian Clinical Herbalist and Aromatherapist, registered with the AHG and CHG, and forever a student of herbalism. She has been in clinical practice since 2018, seeing clients in person and virtually through her business, Laurel Tree Wellness, LLC.  She is the host of The Family Herbalism Podcast, and the President of Town Square Herb...

Ellen Kamhi, The Natural Nurse, talks with Dr. Julie Gatza, the Co-founder of the Florida Wellness Institute. She is a chiropractic physician with more than 30 years of clinical practice and has assisted thousands of patients to resolve a wide variety of physical ailments.  Dr. Gatza’s mission with each patient is to enhance their body's potential to heal itself.  She regularly lectures and educat...

Ellen Kamhi, the Natural Nurse, talks with Rhonda Pallas Downey, an herbalist, flower essence practitioner, formulator, and plant medicine teacher. She explores and studies the doctrine of signatures, symbols, and myths of flowers and plants. Rhonda is the founder of the Center for Plant Studies and Healing Arts in Cottonwood, Arizona.  http://www.centerpsha.com 

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Torkil Færø, a GP and emergency physician, documentary filmmaker, author, and photographer. Dr. Færø found that using wearables is an excellent way to track and regulate your nervous system and physiology.  In his new book, THE PULSE CURE, Dr. Færø teaches everyone how to take charge of your own health with measurable actions! This is the first book that teaches how to u...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Antonella Turturici, a seasoned educator.  For generations, the Turturici name has been synonymous with Olive Oil . It all began in 1948, when the Frantoio Oleario Turturici first started growing, harvesting, and pressing olives in the seaside village of San Nicola l’Arena. By 1957, Turturici Olive Oil began its journey across Europe.  They discuss the health benefits of Oli...

Ellen Kamhi, The Natural Nurse, talks with Dr. Michael J. Shea, a founding board member of the Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Association of North America and the International Affiliation of Biodynamic Trainings. He is the author of several books, including Somatic Psychology and THE BIODYNAMIC HEART.  Exploring the nature of trauma and spirituality as it relates to our cardiovascular systems, s...

Ellen Kamhi, The Natural Nurse, talks with Carmen Turner Schott, a practicing clinical social worker and bestselling author.  She is the founder of Deep Soul Divers Astrology and has worked as an astrologer with survivors of trauma for over 28 years. She is the author of many books including her new book, YOUR ASTROLOGICAL ENERGY. Turner-Schott has presented astrology workshops for the Association...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Lisa Cooney, a trauma therapist, intuitive healer, and the creator of the ROAR® Method, a transformative approach to healing. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Lisa specializes in helping individuals overcome trauma, PTSD, and disconnection through a blend of psychotherapy, energy work, and spiritual guidance. In her new book, The Body Of Change, Dr. Lisa Cooney expl...

Ellen Kanhi talks with Dr. Heather Stone, a chiropractic physician and highly trained as a functional medicine practitioner. She has over 20 years of clinical experience in private practice. During that time she has successfully helped thousands of women overcome the symptoms of hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Her thyroid transformation blueprint has been used by hundreds of doctors, a...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Lisa Skinner, a behavioral expert in the field of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. In her 20-year career as a community counselor and regional director of senior care facilities, she has helped thousands of families find the best care options for their loved ones.  Her book, Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s: Its Secret Faces, is a vital guide for families navigating t...

The Natural Nuse Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Eric (Rick) Leskowitz, a psychiatrist who was with the Pain Management Program at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital (SRH) in Boston for over 25 years, where he founded the hospital’s Integrative Medicine Project and was the Principal Investigator of a grant from the Langeloth Foundation to develop a comprehensive integrative medicine program. He has an a...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Laura Aversano, a medical and spiritual intuitive, an ancestral empath, and a spiritwalker. Descended from an ancient lineage of Sicilian adepts and seers, she has been communicating with the spirit world since childhood. She is trained in plant medicine and shamanism from various Indigenous traditions and in many modes of healing. In her book, Divine Nature of Plants, Laura...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dave Knapp, author of Decoding GLP-1: A Guide for Friends and Family of Those On The Pen, a resource that delves into the transformative role of GLP-1 medications in treating obesity and type 2 diabetes. As the founder of On The Pen, a platform dedicated to GLP-1 advocacy, Dave brings a unique, patient-centric perspective, infused with research, humor, and first-hand experie...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Ryan Spicuzzo is in his 26th year of chiropractic practice and has spent the entire time refining his techniques for the benefit of his patients, using strategies that draw from chiropractic techniques, neuromuscular therapy, spinal disc decompression, and patient participation in therapeutic activities such as stretching, strengthening and lifestyle management.   https:...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Bharon Hoag, the Executive Director of One Chiropractic, dedicated to challenging the profession's status quo. With over 25 years of experience, Hoag brings a unique perspective shaped by owning and managing clinics, counseling over 1,000 healthcare facilities and holding the position of former Executive Director of the Ohio State Chiropractic Association.  Bharon bridges di...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dan Stachofsky, the founder of Essential Energy, member of the Holistic Leadership Council, host of the Quantum Health and Healing show on the Braveheart Nation platform, frequent speaker, and podcast guest, and is studying to be a Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor. He speaks on topics ranging from non-native electromagnetic frequencies and the effects on people and f...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Sara Chana Silverstein, a master herbalist (AHG), classical homeopath, and board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) with over three decades of expertise.  Sara Chana specializes in blending alternative medicine with conventional treatments, empowering individuals to make informed health decisions.  For 32 years, she has run a pediatric and women's health clinic in Brookl...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Ellen Dee Davidson, author of "The Healing Power of Trees and Wild Places."  Weaving together environmental science, wilderness adventure, goddess mythology, and the sentience of old growth redwoods, they talk about how to cultivate a sensitivity to the forest and open a channel to its wisdom. Learn about the scientifically proven healing benefits of spending time in nature,...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Susan Hornig, who completed a 4-year clinical program in Herbal Therapy as well as the Chartered Herbalist program at Vancouver’s  Dominion Herbal College , the oldest herbal medicine school in North America. She also has a background in yoga and Thai massage and ran Unity Yoga Teahouse for several years.  Susan teaches about holistic health as a lifestyle choice and has mad...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Lynn Anderson, a Naturopath, yoga nutrition therapist, fitness professional, karma master, published author, international speaker and video producer with over 40 years’ experience in the field of natural health and fitness. She has been featured in Redbook, Reader’s Digest, Huffington Post, Shape, SELF and various other national publications, TV networks and Podcasts. ...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Ariana, the founder and COO of LunaFit, a health and fitness brand revolutionizing wellness through technology, nutrition, fitness, and community. Together with her husband Rich and a dedicated team, she has built multiple businesses, including a gym, a meal prep company, a supplement company, and an innovative app launching in January. Ariana’s mission is to empower busy in...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Pam Montgomery, an herbalist, Nature Evolutionary, international teacher, and Earth Elder who has passionately embraced her role as a spokesperson for the green beings. A founding member of United Plant Savers and the Organization of Nature Evolutionaries, she is the author of three books, including Plant Spirit Healing. She lives, works, and plays at Sweetwater Sanctuary in...