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You're in for a treat! On today's episode we'll get to hear from Sobande Greer and Jaacalyn Davis as they discuss the upcoming event: Sacred Waters Retreat . There's a lot to this episode! So even if you're not able to make it to the event this time around, I'd still recommend giving it a listen. Enjoy!  Visit Sacred Waters Retreat Online About: Born & raised in Louisville KY, Sobande was  given a...

Today's episode is audio from a YouTuber by the name of Dreoilín . He's a poet, musician, artist, teacher and bushcraft instructor, and he's really got a wide-ranging YouTube channel. Really wanted to publish today's episode because he reviews a few of Ellen Evert Hopman's herbalism books. Check out episode 20 of the HerbRally Podcast where Ellen speaks about the doctrine of signatures!  A big tha...

This monograph on Elecampane is the audio from the Elecampane video in their Holistic Herbalism Materia Medica course , an online exploration of more than 85 keystone herbal allies. This course is part of the Herbalism 101 program, which includes not just Materia Medica, but also detailed video lessons on how to make each type of herbal remedy in the Herbal Medicine Making course.  When you enroll...

Jess Krueger is interviewed by her pal Emma. They chat about her new herbal zine, an upcoming workshop, and her herbal CSA.  LINKS Zine Herbal Foundations Weekend   CSA Follow Jess on Instagram! Thanks to Jess and Emma for taking the time to record this!  About Jess: My life is grounded in nourishment, utilizing locally abundant plants and facilitating the accessible sharing of skills and knowledg...

Today we'll get to hear from herbalist and author Brittany Wood Nickerson. She goes on a deep dive exploration of food cravings, flavor profiles, embodiment and much more. This episode is chock-full of info! The lesson for this episode is from her excellent book Recipes from the Herbalist's Kitchen .  A huge thanks to Brittany for sharing today's lesson with all of us, and thanks to y'all for list...

Today on the HerbRally Podcast we'll get to hear Maria Christodoulou interview author Christina Daigneault about her fabulous new book Plant Powered Beauty . They discuss a few recipes, Christina's background as well as her inspiration for writing the book.  Maria is the owner of Bliss Without Bother  based in Brooklyn, NY. Bliss Without Bother offers specialized retreat and event planning with co...

This is exciting. My friends at LearningHerbs are about to open the 2018 Herb Fairies Spring Book Club, and they're  giving away Book One for free ! If you don't know Herb Fairies yet, this 13-book series teaches kids how to use herbs. With Herb Fairies, your kids are entertained with an epic adventure, while learning valuable life skills at the same time. You'll form an incredible lifelong bond w...

Join Dan de Lion of Return to Nature ( www.returntonature.us ) for a workshop covering the various aspects to know about Lyme and tick borne issues. The class will range from practicing body awareness while out in the field, food and herbal prevention of Lyme and co-infections, herbal protocols for addressing the symptoms and the bodily systems effected, and the deeper ecological relevance to what...

Herbalist and yogi Amanda Stanley is back to discuss the Kapha dosha type and it's association with spring!  She has a wonderful way of weaving the philosophy of Ayurveda with practical health practices we could all stand to implement more of in our daily lives. I got a lot out of this episode and I know you'll come away inspired! Thanks so much to Amanda for sharing her wealth of knowledge. If yo...

Hey everyone, today we're trying something new!  It's a new segment on HerbRally and we're going to call it "Herbal Community Resources". The idea is to have various folks share the resources that they know and love, and perhaps take for granted. So, let's listen in for a moment and hear what it is they've been utilizing and really loving. Here's the resources mentioned and by whom:  Mason Hutchis...

On today's episode Heather Irvine teaches us all about Arnica.   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.  HerbRally www.herbrally.com

Spring is coming!  For more from Howie and the Columbines School of Botanical Studies visit:  botanicalstudies.net The Columbines School of Botanical Studies offers a unique educational program ranging from entry level lectures in community herbalism to a three year program including botany, ecology, wildcrafting, plant pharmacy, physiology, pathophysiology, and clinical herbalism. Operating for o...

Jennifer from Sea Willow Herbs reviews the book: Wild Foods Field Guide and Cookbook by Billy Joe Tatum . This book is "an illustrated guide to 70 wild plants and over 350 irresistible recipes for serving them up." Here's where you can connect with Jennifer! Etsy Instagram Facebook YouTube Thanks to Jennifer for sharing, and thanks to you for listening!  If you'e enjoyed the show, please share wit...

Suchil and Sam Coffman discuss a couple of concepts around FDA GMP regulations as well as the Apothecarist course at Herbal Medics University (aka The Human Path).  This episode is brought to you by Herbal Medics University .  Herbal Medics University  is a branch of The Human Path.  The Human Path is a survival school that is focused around the survival of our human species.  Their classes are su...

Herbalist Sam Coffman talks about the medicinal uses of the Yarrow plant (Achillea millefolium) in the 5-minute-herbs series. This episode is brought to you by Herbal Medics University .  Herbal Medics University  is a branch of The Human Path.  The Human Path is a survival school that is focused around the survival of our human species.  Their classes are sustainability and earth-centric, yet als...

The new technologies, collectively known as 'omics', are showing that the whole is more than the sum of its parts. We will explore the profound connectivity and mutual support revealed by this new science. It is a good time to be holistic – the evidence is in. Today's episode is brought to you by the NorthWest Herb Symposium . I had the pleasure of attending this wonderful event a few years ago an...

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...