The Family Herbalism Podcast

Our bodies are made mostly of water, yes, but how is it connected to disease? In this episode, I share about the two types of moisture, and the spectrum of dry and damp, along with the two expressions of damp, and how we can balance them. I also share about blood typology, resources for further learning, and an invitation to an in person event next week! The book I was trying to think of the name...

We have specific, cultural ideas about what tension and relaxation mean, but do they mean the same thing when it comes to tissue states? And what do they have to do with symptoms like headaches, muscle knots, hiccups, canker sores, yeast infections, and excess sweating? In this episode, I share how the states of tension and relaxation must be in balance to prevent these and other symptoms, and how...

Despite inhibitors to global communication until the last 100 years, healing cultures around the world have created surprisingly similar languages around how the body works, of which, states are integral. The state of our tissues explain why we can have a wide array of symptoms at the same time when there is only one illness. It explains why one herb for one symptom can help one person and worsen...

If you have young children at home, herbalism not only something that shouldn’t be avoided over safety concerns, it is a gift that has far-reaching benefits. But how to use it safely? In this episode, I share what herbs and what forms of them are best suited to young children, including several common examples of problems faced, like teething, colic, nightmares, and separation anxiety. For more in...

Do you have a hard time feeling motivated to exercise or making time for it in your busy schedule? Do you feel exhausted with minimal exercise? Are you struggling to build muscle? Are you tired of muscle soreness that lasts days after one session? In this episode, I share some tips that have worked for me when I have struggled with these issues, and proven foods and herbs for addressing them natur...

Have you ever struggled to decide? This happens more often among those who walk an alternative or complimentary medicine path, because integral to a holistic approach is the process of deciding what is right for you. There is no doctor telling you how to live or which path to take, what resource to use or whether it’s right for your family. If holistic medicine draws you, there will inevitably be...

On Valentines Day we honor the heart, so today we talk about the physical heart! I offer 4 healthy habits, 5 supplements, 6 herbs, and 7 foods that support healthy cardiovascular function. I also cover Southern Folk Medicine concepts around high and low, and thick and thin blood, and what that looks like, symptom-wise, as well as how the liver, kidneys, and interstitial fluid are integral to a hea...

Have you wondered why plants are so well attuned to the health needs of people? I can tell you why! Have you been frustrated by the limited view of most podcasts on herbs and spirituality? Look no further. In today’s episode, I share how plants are a gift from a loving Creator, who designed them specifically for us. I answer the question about the morality of working with plants as a Christian, an...

Are you concerned about problems with the supply chain preventing you from accessing vitamin supplements? Are you concerned about the quality of multivitamins available? Are the cost of multivitamins keeping you from investing in them? Look no further! In this episode, I’ll share how you can create your own multivitamin supplement with herbs - what herbs are highest in what nutrients, how to choos...

With these six items, you can address many common acute and chronic conditions, whether you have young children or you are elderly. They are not herbs, vitamins, over the counter meds, or standard supplements. What could they be?! To share your favorite remedies or suggest a podcast idea, send me an email at laureltreewellness@gmail.com!

There are SO many health and herbal books out there to choose from! How can you possibly pick which ones to start with? In today’s episode, I share my top 12 favorite books for home herbalists, who they would be helpful to, and why they are my favorites. If you need assistance choosing educational resources, would like to recommend a book, or need assistance creating a wellness plan, please email...

Wondering how long your tea is good for? Or how to store your tinctures and salves? Curious about when your remedies lose their medicinal properties? In this episode, I share how to properly handle your remedies, what kinds of storage containers you should use, where to keep them, how long you should expect common remedies to last, and how to tell if they’ve gone bad. For more information about ho...

The holidays are over, and we’re back to the humdrum of everyday stress. Stress is expressed differently for different people, depending on many factors. This includes our tissue state. In this episode, I share how to identify which herbs you should try for stress, based on your tissue state - hot or cold, tense or relaxed. For assistance with choosing herbs for your needs, check out my consultati...

We have come to the end of 2021, and I’m hearing people talk about starting fresh in the new year - creating plans for their health and well-being. In this podcast, I share about how a clinical herbalist can help people to achieve their goals more easily, to be empowered, and enjoy the process of relieving their symptoms and creating health. I also walk you through the first step of the free PDF o...

In honor of my brand new niece, Phoebe, in this episode I share the names of 45 herbs that offer benefits for pregnancy and birth, and focus in on 10 herbs that are safe for most women and have nutritive, nervine, carminative, and/or antispasmodic benefits for pregnancy and birth specifically. I also share the names of my favorite book resources for further information.

The undercurrent in alternative media suggests that we should be preparing ourselves for another pandemic, and with clients reaching out to me for input on smallpox, I felt it was time to put it all on the table. What is smallpox, how does it work, what are the pharmaceutical and herbal treatment options, and how can we prepare ourselves for a potential outbreak? Let’s talk about it!

Growing pains, injuries, arthritis, osteoporosis, autoimmune conditions, Lyme… we take for granted our joint health until something like one of these strike. In today’s episode, I share simple changes you can make to your diet and lifestyle to make drastic improvements on your joint health. I also share my top 5 favorite herbs for joint health, including what they do, how to work with them, and sp...

What is it like to work with a healthcare provider who takes the time to listen to your story, understand your needs, and help you get to the root of your concerns? As Family Nurse Practitioner, Cortney Muldoon shares in today’s conversation, finding Direct Primary Care providers is actually easier than may be suspected! In today’s episode, my guest, Cortney shares about her experience as an FNP w...

Eleven-year old Atlas and nine-year old Amelia share about their experiences using essential oils for their health needs! Join us on this fun, round table discussion about some of the many ways that essential oils benefit kids!

Have you wondered why you have such bizarre symptoms? Why all your efforts at treatment have failed so far, or even, why they are worsening? Did you know that physical symptoms are often the result of emotional or spiritual needs that we aren’t giving attention to? In this episode, I’ll talk about why we sometimes experience unexplained physical pain, and why flower essences are the perfect tool f...

Why does your doctor only tell you that herbs are unproven? Why do Google searches only talk about the “potential dangers” of alternative medicine? Why is the media concerned about the money spent on vitamins? Why are people leaving their doctors? In this podcast, I share some disturbing evidence that “modern medicine” has some serious problems to work out before they can conclude that their way i...

Are you concerned about the potential side effects of the medications in your medicine cabinet? Or maybe you have experienced side effects? Are you frustrated at the lack of options for replacing them and still getting relief? In this podcast, I share a plan to help you shift from relying on the medications you don’t want to effective, safer, more affordable natural options. If you need help with...

As a parent, I know how important it is to support our kids in school. And there are few things more saddening than watching our children struggle with ADHD, dyslexia, learning impairments, or memory troubles. In this episode, I cover some important foods and herbs that have been shown to support easier learning among children, including a few simple herbs that might surprise you! To receive one-o...

If you don’t know where to start, start in the kitchen. Cooking with herbs and spices is a time-honored tradition going back millennia. It is a way of practicing herbalism that is super beneficial to our health and our whole beings. In this podcast, I will share with you a few of my family’s favorite recipes, using common spices, and I offer a place to begin when pursuing the path of a Kitchen Her...

In this podcast, I share nine plants that are easy to access, which offer lots of nutritional value and are safe for almost everyone. These herbs can be taken in tea, tincture, or capsule form, or eaten as food! To share your favorite herbal recipes or to learn more about matching herbs to your energetics, please email me at laureltreewellness@gmail.com or visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com