Mel Mutterspaugh

The Herbalist's Path

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What if the medicine you need is already growing in your backyard? What if you could be the healer your community is waiting for? The Herbalist’s Path is a podcast for herbalists, students of herbal medicine, and plant-loving practitioners who are ready to deepen their skills and confidence. Herbalism isn’t just about memorizing plants. It’s about understanding how and why they work, learning to think critically, and applying plant medicine thoughtfully with real people. Hosted by clinical herbalist and educator Mel Mutterspaugh (Mountain Mel), this show blends traditional plant wisdom with mo...

Author

Mel Mutterspaugh

Category

Health

Podcast website

www.theherbalistspath.com

Latest episode

Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

3 Herbal Remedies To Soothe Your Kids Tummy Ache 18.01.2023

I don't know of many kids who haven't dealt with a tummy ache at some point in their lives. There's so many different things that can cause a tummy ache, and thankfully there's some pretty amazing herbs that can also calm a tummy ache. So, in this episode I'm sharing 3 of my favorites. It's hard to choose, no doubt, but I think you'll appreciate the ones I talk a...

3 Ways Gut Health Impacts Children’s Health 04.01.2023

Did you know that gut health is essential for children's health? It's true! In this podcast, we will discuss three ways gut health impacts children's health. We will talk about how gut health affects immune function, brain health, and mood.  Plus, we'll discuss some tips for maintaining gut health in children. Stay tuned! If you can relate to anything in this episode, please re...

Herbs To Warm Your Body & Soothe Your Soul 22.12.2022

In this episode I share some of my favorite beverages for the holiday season and cold long nights of winter. From herbs to warm you up from the inside out, to herb to help calm and soothe your nerves, for those of you that tend to get a bit stressed over the holiday season. If you can relate to anything in this episode, please reach out and let me know. I hope you enjoy the show! Like the show? Go...

Using Herbs To Ease Anxiety & Stress 09.12.2022

For many, the winter season can be one of the toughest times of the year. It's when sadness and depression are at an all time high. Seasonal Affective Disorder is  happening for many, despite it being "the most wonderful time of the year." So in this episode, I wanted to share with you some of the best lifestyle factors that can contribute to anxiety, & depression, and help alle...

🌿Cookin' With Herbal Medicine 23.11.2022

As we head into the holiday season, gathering with friends and loved ones, there's usually a ton of food involved, and thankfully, that food is flavored with tasty herbs! One thing we tend to forget though, is that these herbs are medicine, the very same medicine our ancestors used, and you can still use too. So in this episode I'm talking about 3 of my favorite culinary herbs to make a...

🌸Echinacea & Her Many Medicinal Uses 16.11.2022

Echinacea is like the queen of herbalism with her gorgeous purple cone flowers, and her amazing immune enhancing properties. But what so many people fail to realize is that she's absolutely AMAZING for some many other  uses. So, I figured it's high time I chat about it in this episode. Also, check out United Plant Savers , for more information on endangered and at risk plants, and why ca...

🌿Nature Connection & Herbalism With Mary McCallum 11.11.2022

What a pleasure it was getting to connect with Mary McCallum on this show. Mary is not only brilliant and a pleasure to chat with, but she's also a skilled clinical herbalist, an herbal educator, and the creator of Sierra Roots Wellness . I think you're going to love listening to her story, and her levels of passion and connection to the earth, & you'll truly appreciate the beau...

Living With The Rhythm Of Your Natural Cycle 12.10.2022

If you've ever wondered why some days you're like a super human able to knock down that todo list in one flying leap, while others, all you want to do is curl up on the couch and be left alone, today's guest Renae Fieck , brings light to it all. She's all about empowering women and moms to live in sync with their cycle, and maximizing time and energy as you do it. You can find...

Oats & Herbs With Herb Dada Mason Hutchison From Herb Rally 06.10.2022

It's been a while since I've brought you an interview on the podcast, and this guest is someone I've wanted to share with you for so long! The jolly faced, stellar human  being, and herb dada Mason Hutchison from the Herb Rally Podcast . I think you're going to love this interview as much as I loved doing it! And, be sure too check out all the herbal events in your neck of the...

Herbs To Help Your Kids Focus 22.09.2022

Sometimes it can be hard for our kiddos to focus in school, whether homeschool or in another school, there are herbs to help your kiddos stay focused, attentive, and retain all of that great information. In this episode we talk about helping the kids whole body, through lifestyle choices, and of course great herbs to support along the way. I hope you enjoy the show! Like the show? Got a Q? Shoot u...

The Best Herbs To Keep Your Kids Well Part 2 08.09.2022

It's important that we choose herbs and foods to keep our kids immune systems strong all year long. In this episode I chat about 3 of my favorites for my daughter, and how you can incorporate them into your family's life as well. If you want to start growing your own Shiitake mushrooms, this is the company I mentioned in the episode.  Cascadia Mushroom I hope you enjoy the show! Like the...

The Best Herbs To Keep Your Kids Well Part 1 25.08.2022

As we near the school year, we also head into cold and flu season, which means missed days of school, and missed days of work for us parents. But the good news is, that  you can be prepared to keep the sickness out of your house , and you can do it with herbs! So in this episode, I'm sharing the 3 most important herbs that helps keep my whole family healthy and well, and keep my kiddo from mi...

One Herb, Many Uses! 10.08.2022

A common thing I see as smore people are discovering the world of plant medicine, is that they hear about a plant being "good for one thing" and then that's the only way they get to know that plant. But, when you discover the many uses of each plant, that's when you can become an amazing healer in your home, without having to buy allll of the herbs, and waste allll of your mone...

Herbs To Beat The Summer Heat! 29.07.2022

There's no doubt about it, summer is the BEST! Except when there's no way for you to beat the heat. Fortunately, there's several herbs you can use to help you. And, yes, I dive into them inside this episode. From cooling herbal teas, to sun burn skin care, we're diving into it in this episode. And, if you'd like to grab my favorite summer time recipes, you can do that thro...

Herbs May Not Work For You, Here's 4 Reasons Why 20.07.2022

Herbs are amazing, and can be incredibly powerful healers. And, sometimes they just may not work for you.   In this episode I break down four common reasons that herbs don't work for people, and what can be done about it. Like the show? Got a Q? Shoot us a Text! Wondering how you can use your herbal skills to help people when times are tough? Grab Medicine For The People - An Herbalist's...

Best Herbs For First Aid & Summer Fun 29.06.2022

Summer fun never fails to have a blooper or two, and someone is bound to get burned, cut, broken, in one way or another. That's why it's so important to know, or grow plants around you! In this episode I share my 3 top herbs for first aid for these inevitable accidents. Are you ready to use more plants as medicine within your family??? Then it's time for you to discover the most pot...

Ease Stress & Anxiety For Your Kids With These 3 Herbs 16.06.2022

Life can be stressful, and it's absolutely stressful for our kids.   In this episode, we'll chat about 3 of the best herbs to turn to when it comes to help your your kiddos handle stress and anxiety, in a safe, natural, and effective way. Are you ready to use more plants as medicine within your family??? Then it's time for you to discover the most potent and powerful remedies that y...

Weeds! Your Food & Medicine Take 2 03.05.2022

Your backyard is loaded with tons of food and medicine.   The same food and medicine that so many of us have been raised to think of as "weeds" or the bad guys. So many people have spent insane amounts of money to kill these abundant plants, while simultaneously poisoning our Earth. It's time we shift that! It's time we look at these plants and recognize how beneficial they are...

3 Medicinal Weeds You Can Use As Food & Medicine 21.04.2022

Weeds weeds wonderful and medicinal weeds. Truth is, there's potent and powerful medicine in these abundant plants. And yet, toxic crap like round up still exists for those that want the perfectly manicured lawn and don't realize the medicine these plants provide. Well, in this episode I'm sharing 3 of my favorite medicinal weeds that you likely have in your backyard. And, I'll...

Planning Your Medicinal Herb Garden 31.03.2022

There's so many things to consider when it comes to planning your garden each year. What food will you grow? What herbs will you grow? Medicinal, culinary? They're both medicinal actually.   And of course the garden planning thoughts go well beyond that.   So in toady's episode we'll talk about some of the things to consider when it comes to planning the medicinal herb remedies...

Nourishing Nettles Great Food & Medicine 25.03.2022

Let’s talk about one of the most nourishing plants out there. A plant that is feared by many, due to its oh so famous sting, yet a plant that is incredible food, and incredible medicine! This plant is…. Stinging Nettles, and if you’ve ever even kinda wondered (or not) how this plant could possibly be a good plant, stay tuned to this episode and I’m going to dish it out for you! If you want to shar...

Walking The Herbalist's Path With Amanda Stanley 18.03.2022

Have you ever wondered what your life would be like if you started using more herbs and plants as medicine? Well in this episode I interview budding herbalist Amanda Stanley. She shares how her life has changed and improved since she's began walking down the herbalist's path! Amanda has been one of my students, and it's been such a beautiful honor to watch her learn and grow and sha...

The Herbal Entrepreneur With Yolanda Joy 11.03.2022

Join the Herbal Entrepreneur Conference with some of the best herbalist and herbal business owners sharing their lessons of all kinds of angles of being an herbal business owner. Register for the FREE Event here! I'm honored to be one of the speakers , and I'll be sharing a bit about the journey of being an herbal product maker in the big big world of wholesale sales! In today's epi...

Why You Shouldn't Take Elderberry Syrup Every Day 24.02.2022

Elderberry syrup is an immune boosting herbal powerhouse to keep the sickness away. And it’s certainly more sustainable and trustworthy than most of the stuff you see on the local drug store shelves.  But how do you know when it’s the right time to take things like elderberry syrup, and other natural remedies when you’re sick? Well, I can tell you this, it’s certainly not all of the time. I hear t...

3 Herbs For Heart Health 15.02.2022

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United states. And, February is American Heart Health month, so what better time than now to talk about heart healthy herbs Honestly, I think this is something we should be raising awareness for all year round, because, ya know, our hearts and our lives a, well… pretty dang important! So, in this episode, we’re going to talk about some of my absol...

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