Herbally Yours

Ellen Kamhi talks with Matthew Wood, who has been a practicing herbalist for over thirty-five years. He is an internationally known author and lecturer in the field, a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild, and author of several books, including The Earthwise Herbal and The Book of Herbal Wisdom. They talk about his latest book, A Shamanic Herbal: Plant Teachers and Animal Medicines...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Richard Grossinger, who has written more than 40 books on alternative medicine, cosmology, embryology, and consciousness, including Dreamtimes and Thoughtforms The Night Sky: Soul and Cosmos, and Bottoming Out the Universe. Dr. Grossinger is the curator of Sacred Planet Books, a member of the Inner Traditions editorial board, the founder and former publisher of North Atl...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Friedemann Schaub, a physician, researcher, personal development coach, and the author of the award-winning book The Fear and Anxiety Solution. His research and advice have been featured in many publications, including Nature Medicine, Oprah Magazine, Huffington Post, Reader’s Digest, Teen Vogue, and Shape. He is the host of the “Empowerment Solutions” podcast and lives...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Kelley Roark, an attorney who also teaches yoga and meditation.  She has spent extended periods of time in India, where she became familiar with Ayurvedic medicine and natural remedies. Kelley Roark continues to pursue a path of natural wellness, which led her to  discover the magic of Ashwagandha, and write a Science-Based Guide to Stress Management, Hormonal Balance, Incre...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Lois Leonhardi, a certified Ayurveda wellness coach, yoga instructor and author of “The Essential Ayurvedic Cookbook”. Her book has received endorsements from members of America's leading Ayurveda certification boards, NAMA and AAPNA. Lois is a skilled educator and is committed to helping people feel better and live longer by sharing the wisdom of Ayurveda. Lois is an expert...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Peter Rogers, renowned for his expertise in health, nutrition, and performance optimization. He has dedicated over 25 years to researching and teaching in the fields of neuroscience, atherosclerosis, dementia prevention, back pain treatment, nutrition, weight loss, and cognitive performance optimization. They discuss his new book, "Medical Reformation Vegan Renaissance B...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Ivonne Corrales, a holistic registered nurse.  She found her path after years of struggling with chronic migraines, searching for a non-pharmaceutical based cure. Her life drastically changed for the better after incorporating herbal medicine and becoming a Reiki practitioner. She has  made it her life's purpose to share herbal medicine and reiki with others. 

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Stacey Funt, a radiologist, certified health coach, lifelong global adventure traveler, wife, and mother.  For almost a decade, she has conducted workshops, and lectured to physicians medical students and the general public on various aspects of wellness and self-care, including physician self-care and burn out prevention.  After Stacey’s children left home for college,...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Mimi Prunella Hernandez, an herbalist and author of the National Geographic Herbal. With her wealth of knowledge, unwavering dedication, and genuine love for all things herbal, she has made a significant impact in the field of herbal medicine. For over a decade, Mimi has served as the executive director of the American Herbalists Guild, where she has worked tirelessly to ens...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Colby Kash, author of The Autoimmune Plague: How to Regain Sovereignty Over Your Body and Life. Dr. Kash has a Doctor of Chiropractic and MS in Applied Clinical Nutrition (Northeast College of Health Sciences), and a BS in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology (University of Florida College of Health and Human Performance). He holds additional certifications, including: ADA...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Sally Fryer Dietz, the Founder and Director of Integrative Pediatric Therapy and Integrative Concussion Therapy in Dallas, Texas. Sally lectures and teaches nationally and internationally on sensory integration, developmental therapy, CranioSacral Therapy, concussion rehabilitation and the efficacy of combining traditional and alternative treatment methods. She has writt...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Edward Feinberg, a graduate of Tufts University and practiced dentistry in Scarsdale, New York for more than 40 years. Now practicing in Arizona, he is the successor to a unique tradition of restorative dentistry. Dr. Feinberg is currently Director of ONWARD, an online teaching organization for full coverage restorative dentistry. www.theONWARDprogram.com

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Michael E. Platt, a board-certified physician in internal medicine and author of "Adrenaline Dominance: A Revolutionary Approach to Wellness." He maintains a practice in Palm Desert, California, devoted to wellness and a preventive approach to illness. He is known nationally and internationally for his innovative approach to natural hormone replacement. https://plattwell...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Saad Harti, the founder & CEO of Legacy Healthcare, a company aiming to develop botanical drugs safe enough for chronic use especially by fragile populations, e.g. children and the elderly. Saad has started in the financial field, at Arthur Andersen. He later co-founded Altacare, a healthcare business development firm active in more than 50 markets. Saad has also pioneer...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Rudrani Banik, a double board-certified ophthalmologist and integrative practitioner who wants to empower and inspire individuals worldwide to prioritize their eye health through the power of nutrition and lifestyle. “Beyond Carrots - Best Foods For Eye Health A to Z” marks her debut as an author.

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Stephanie Mines, the founder of The TARA Approach, a nonprofit dedicated to providing sustainable health options to individuals and communities, and the founder of Climate Change and Consciousness (CCC), a global network to accelerate regenerative responses to the climate crisis. She is the author of 5 books, including We Are All in Shock: Energy Healing for Traumatic Ti...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Mary Balliett, a Doctor of Chiropractic and teacher of biochemistry and physiology at Northeast College of Health Sciences. She was the former Dean of Nutrition at that college, and previously taught chemistry, pharmacology and herb-drug interaction classes at the Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Dr. Balliett is also a practicing chiropractor for...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Mary Shackelton, the founder of Holistica Integrative Care who has been practicing naturopathic medicine with an emphasis on women’s health for 25 years in Boulder, Colorado. Her current focus is on Environmental Medicine and the conditions associated with toxic exposures including auto-immunity, chronic fatigue, cognitive decline, hormone imbalances, mitochondrial dysfu...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. John E. Lewis, who has a passion for educating others about the value of nutrition. Dr. Lewis has been an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He is also a Diplomat, Faculty Member, and Advisor of the Medical Wellness Association. He is The Founder and President of Dr Lewis Nutri...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer, an IFM Certified Practitioner, a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN), and a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS). Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer is the founder of Well Empowered, where she practices data-driven, outcome-oriented Functional Medicine. She created Well Empowered with one commitment in mind: Guiding you to create the health and vitality that transfor...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Mahesh Grossman, who is known worldwide for his hypnotic “One Minute Anxiety Solutions.” He’s also the creator of the Defy Trauma process, which finds the childhood root causes of whatever makes us anxious or triggered. His unique perspective is that healing anxiety & trauma isn’t about analyzing our trauma stories, but rather releasing the subconscious mental & emot...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Hally Brooke, the Founder & CEO of Live Nourished Coaching. She is a Certified Functional Medicine Nutrition Counselor, Nationally Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Fox 21 Fitness & Nutrition Expert, and fierce industry advocate. www.livenourishedcoaching.com

Ellen Kamhi talks with Cindy Perlin, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, certified biofeedback practitioner, chronic pain survivor, founder and CEO of the Alternative Pain Treatment Directory, and the author of The Truth About Chronic Pain Treatments: The Best and Worst Strategies for Becoming Pain Free. She lives and works in the Albany, NY area where she has been helping her clients improve their...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Calvin Barry Schwartz, a journalist for NJDiscover, a novelist (Vichy Water, 2007), and a broadcaster, producing and co-hosting a local cable TV talk show in central Jersey. He serves on the Advisory Committee of the Women’s Health Institute at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, ONE HEALTH (Human, Plant, Animal) NJ Steering Committee, and has a series of YouTube glo...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Robert Verkerk, an expert in health, agricultural and environmental sustainability with nearly 40 years of experience in the non-profit sector, academia and as a consultant. His extensive academic background in ecology and sustainable agriculture, including an MSc, PhD and postdoctoral fellowship at Imperial College London, helped him develop his passion for applying eco...