The Herbalist's Path

Have you ever wondered how you can start growing your own medicinal herb garden? Or perhaps you already do, but you're wondering how you can make it even better? In  this episode I interview fellow herbalist and Garden Mentor, Robin Haglund . Robin coaches people on how to grow a sustainable, abundant garden, without tossing your money down the drain. You can follow Robin @gardenmentors on In...

It's no secret that everybody is getting sick these days. And, that kids and the places they go are breeding grounds for germs viruses and bacteria to spread. So, how can you help keep you kids immune system healthy and strong so that they can kick these bugs quicker than others? Better yet, how in the heck can you make your own remedies that your kids absolutely can not resist? Well, in this...

Rosalee is someone I've followed for over a decade. She's a brilliant herbalist, and much like me, also a passionate nature lover. For Rosalee it's all about nature connection, and plant connection! I couldn't agree more! She's currently offering a FREE Webinar all about How To Choose The Best Herbal Preparation. She's also about to launch her yearly program Rooted Me...

Stuck with Brain Fog? Irritability? Stubborn Weight Gain? Random Rashes? Or Tons Of Tummy Troubles? The reality is that the key to your health lies in your gut. Fortunately there are herbs that can help you get there. Discover 3 of my favorite anti-inflammatory herbs for the gut in this episode Want to discover even more herbs to improve your gut health? Grab my free guide 8 Herbs For Gut Health h...

Discover the herbalist journey of brilliant herbal educator, botanist, community connector, and all over beautiful human, Shana Grover of Sage Country Herbs ! Shana's journey began as a youngin' that loved to be out in nature. That's where she's always found the deepest connections, and now she helps keep others connected to the same thing. You can learn more about Shana here ....

The holiday season has us snacking on tasty treats everywhere we turn. Most of the time, they're loaded with sugar and other unhealthy options, but in good news, Cinnamon, one of the stars of the season has a wide array of medicinal benefits for you. Inside this episode, you'll discover why Cinnamon is your friend. From From heart and circulatory health, to digestive health, and it can e...

Imagine your life where you're so connected and rooted to the ways of the Earth, that not only do you grow your own food, but you also make your own medicine, and make your own cold pressed oils out of the plants you grow or harvest around you. Sounds pretty dreamy, and perhaps "simple", right?!   Well in the latest podcast episode on The Herbalist's Path , I had the honor of c...

It's Autumn here in the Pacific Northwest of the USA-- leaves are changing, rain is starting to fall, the kids are back to school. That also means the petri dish is open for business. And after not spending much time together over this past year & a half, we're gearing up for a strong cold & flu season. In this episode, I introduce you to my BFF for this time of year. Elderberry...

Silly parents, Lemon Balm is for kids!....Well, it’s for you grown-ups out there too. Lemon Balm is on my list of favorite plant friends not just because we share a name ( Melissa officinalis is her given name), but also because it’s the perfect herb for this time of year. It’s a powerful ally against both those back-to-school germs and those back-to-school nerves. She is calming and soothing to b...

Well, this episode is a mighty special episode! I had the fantastically fun honor of doing a pod swap with my friends over at the Plant Cunning Podcast, herbalist A.C. Stauble and her partner, permaculturist Isaac Hill. We had a blast talking all things, herbal path and herbal business and permaculture, and how using plants as medicine is a gateway to taking better care of our planet. I hope you l...

I am so excited to have had this opportunity to sit down with herbalist, educator, & author Christa Sinodinos. In this episode we share with each other philosophies of responsible education, sustainable harvesting, and the responsibility we all have as plant people to protect the health of the plants and the ecosystems of which we are all part. We had a fun time with lots of laughs. I hope you...

This episode finds me in conversation with Brooke Aichroth, an herbalist and healer right down the road from us, here on Mt. Hood. Although not at the same time, Brooke & I share some education history with Vital Ways Institute (formerly Portland School of Traditional Western Herbalism. We share a love of the neverending nature of herbal education, that there is always more to learn. We talk a...

So a little while ago, my podcast editor requested an episode on dandelion (Taraxacum officinale). As an herbalist, I assume everyone knows all about dandelion because it’s such a stand out plant friend thanks to all that she has to offer us. Almost every herbalist I’ve interviewed seems to mention it, right back to my very first episode interviewing Missy Rohs of the Arctos School of Herbal &...

Hello, herbalists. The sun is shining, the air is warming, it’s the time of the season for my favorite thing: GETTING OUTSIDE! WOO HOO! So many adventures await us around every corner. If you’re like me & my family, though, we play hard which can land us in some serious scrapes...and bites and bee stings and all kinds of crazy things! Luckily, nature has given us all these beautiful plants tha...

What can we say about Jim McDonald? He’s quirky, funny, talented, knowledgeable, and kind. In this super-fun conversation, I get down and dirty with Jim talking about sustainability and conservation, stewardship, and how teaching has changed in the current, internet-driven world. And Jim shares with us some great stories and knowledge around one of his favorite groups of medicinal plant friends, w...

We’re back! And I hope you left some room in your garden plot because in this episode I’m going to share with you five MORE of my favorite plants that are must-haves for my medicinal garden. And they may be for you too. We’ll talk about not only uses, but also what they look like, what they feel like, what they need to be happy and healthy and provide you with fantastic, potent medicine. And, if y...

Spring is springing! Let’s get those gardens growing! Wouldn’t it be just the best thing ever if the medicine you & your family would like to have on hand is available in a living form in your own yard? You can make it a reality with relative ease. In this episode I’m going to share with you five of my favorite plants that are must-haves for my medicinal garden. And they may be for you too. We...

Hi everyone. I’m so excited for this episode’s guest! Her name is  Amanda Furbee, owner of the Herb Shoppe on Mississippi and Portland, Oregon. In this episode, Amanda and I will talk plants, formulating, our approaches to medicinal values, and the amazing way that Amanada found herself on an unexpected Herbalist’s Path that carried her from one coast to the other, eventually taking up the charge...

HAPPY HERB DAY! How lucky I am to be able to live up here on Mt. Hood, a place with so much abundance of life especially in the Spring. In fact, this episode was recorded out in my local forested riverway. And as I watch the river wend its way through the landscape, I take a moment to reflect on my own Herbalist’s Path and the influential people who guided my way. Although I’ve been fortunate to s...

This episode is about Nettles. Yes, “those”nettles. Urtica diotica. The “stinging” ones. But there’s a ton of medicinal zing other than the (still medicinal) sting. How about a nettle tea? Or nettle Pesto? What!?  Yeah! Nettles are actually one of the most nutrient  dense plants we have to work with in our world and they can be used as food and medicine in so many ways. It’s full of vitamins, mine...

In this episode, I get to chat with clinical herbalist, author, & teacher Elaine Sheff about her 30 years journeying down the Herbalist’s Path. We discuss favorite books and favorite teachers. I also ask Elaine about favorite herbs like Calendula ( Calendula officinalis) and Comfrey  (Symphytum officinale) . We speak of wonderful things going on at Elaine’s Herb School and explore some of the...

Today's podcast is a super special treat. I had the honor of interviewing Liz Neves, a beautiful herbalist and healer, dream guide, reiki practitioner, living and teaching in Lenapehoking (mainly Brooklyn, NY). She's also the author of  Northeast Medicinal Plants: Identify Harvest and use 111 Wild Herbs for Health and Wellness (Timber Press)., as well as being a woman offering a really c...

Did you get hit by all those wild winter storms? Here at our home on Mt. Hood in Oregon, we had 21 inches of snow fall; places west are covered freezing rain. Jack Frost has certainly had his way with us all here, February 2021. Snow & ice covering places like Texas that are ill-prepared to handle such weather. Weel, we're here to help.  I want to share some delicious ways you can use her...

This episode is all about licorice. No, not Twizzlers. Nor Red Vines. Licorice root is our star today, and good for our bodies in so many ways. Glycyrrhiza glabra is the Latin name of this particular plant. The “Glycyrrhiza" part of the name actually means "sweet root" and what an amazing root it is. It has been used for thousands of years as a "harmonizing herb" in tradit...

We’ve all heard the phrase, “Trust your gut,” right? There might be more truth in that statement than you might think. Our gut is about digestion --all about the power of our digestive organs to process and absorb what we eat while also being able to burn off waste products-- but there’s so much more to it. If our digestive fire isn’t burning up to snuff, unprocessed foods can cause inflammation,...