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I had the pleasure of speaking with Bevin Clare in today's episode of The Herbalist Hour. Bevin is an author, herbalist, nutritionist and world wanderer.  In this conversation we get into her herbal origins, where she wrote most of her book, cinnamon, what the herbal industry needs most right now, traveling the world, frugal nutrition, and a whole lot more.  Also, stay tuned to the very end if you...

I had a super fun chat with The Chocolate Botanist aka The Crazy Botanist aka Plant Daddy aka Derek Haynes in this episode of The Herbalist Hour. We talk about what young Derek was like, hibiscus, bananas, GMOs, composting hair, giving flowers, house plants, gardening and a whole lot more! Go ahead and give Derek a follow on Instagram if you enjoyed the convo: @thechocolatebotanist  Thanks to Dere...

Dr. Elizabeth Guthrie is back on the HerbRally Podcast to discuss how plant allies through somatic connection can help on a trauma healing journey Learn more about Elizabeth and her work at  TraumaInformedHerbalist.com . Also, you can probably tell from this episode that she's also a podcaster.  Simply search "Trauma Informed Herbalist" in your podcast player of choice, or  CLICK HERE . Elizabeth...

In this episode of The Herbalist Hour I'm joined by Dana Aronson. Dana is a clinical herbalist over at Wild Kin Botanicals located in Southern Oregon. You can learn more about Dana and her work at WildKinBotanicals.com . In this conversation we talk about some of her free clinic work, Pedicularis, blue vervain, wildcrafting ethics, her favorite concert moments and a whole lot more! We also introdu...

In toady's episode, Dr. Elizabeth Guthrie teaches us how to use adapotogens through a polyvagal lens.  Learn more about Elizabeth and her work at TraumaInformedHerbalist.com . Also, you can probably tell from this episode that she's also a podcaster.  Simply search "Trauma Informed Herbalist" in your podcast player of choice, or CLICK HERE . Elizabeth is also the author of "The. Trauma Informed He...

In this episode of The Herbalist Hour I'm joined by Amanda Crooke, and her incredibly cute baby daughter, Althaea.  We chat about ritual and smoke, her "forest story", lesser celandine and existential despair, balancing the moon with the sun, her love of beverages, and a whole lot more! I've had back and forth emails with Amanda over the years, so it was nice to finally sit down and have a convers...

In this episode of The Herbalist Hour, I'm joined by Steven Yeager.  Steven is the Director of Quality and Regulatory Affairs at Mountain Rose Herbs.  He is also a friend and one of my main herbal mentors.  He taught alongside Howie Brounstein at the Columbines School of Botanical Studies when I took their two year apprenticeship over a decade ago.  Steven also serves on the board of several non-p...

April Punsalan joins me in this episode of The Herbalist Hour. April is the found of Wild Herb Academy and is a botanist, ethnobotanist, and herbalist, dedicated to teaching the healing world of plants.  She also currently has an INCREDIBLE 156,000 followers on Instagram. Which we chat a little bit about, and she offers us some helpful Instagram tips for the herbalist.  We also talk about her plan...

This was such a fun podcast to record with my good friend, Shana Lipner Grover.  Shana is co-owner and lead instructor at Sage Country Herbs located in San Diego, CA.  We chat about monkeyflower, The Sage Country Herb Fest, her herbal origins, Michael Moore stories, their upcoming Foundational Herbalism course, how she met Lou Ferrigno and A LOT more.  She drops so much knowledge and herbal insigh...

I had a super fun chat with Puff Herbals founder, Lian Bruno. We delve into her herbal origin story, herbal smoking blends 101, some of her plant allies and a whole lot more!  I even puff on some Puff Herbal cigs throughout the episode. They're quite good!  You can learn more about Lian and Puff Herbals at PuffHerbals.com . Also, stay tuned to the very end! I include the original HerbRally Podcast...

I had a wonderful chat with KhadiYah Preciado in today's episode of The Herbalist Hour.  KhadiYah is an herbalist, an author, and the host of the wonderful YouTube channel Her Healthy Home .  We chat about herbal gardening, African herbalism, her latest book, the importance of rest, involving children with herbs and a whole lot more! You can learn more about her and her work at HerHealthyHome.co ....

This episode of The Herbalist Hour is super special!  Erika Galentin and jim mcdonald are answering YOUR questions. A few of them at least. They range from the personal to the practical, but you're sure to have many-a-takeway. I want to say a HUGE thank you to Erika and jim for taking the time to spend the time with all of us to answer these great questions. And a shoutout and thanks to the HerbRa...

I had such a good time chatting with Fiona and Kazzla AKA The Seed SistAs.  We chat about how they met, combining science and mysticism, the great Christopher Hedley, sensory herbalism, their book, daisies and a whole lot more!  Learn more about The Seed SistAs | SeedSistAs.co.uk Follow them on Instagram: @seed_sistas The Sensory Herbal Handbook | BUY THEIR BOOK Thanks to Fi and Kazz for joining m...

In today's episode, I'm joined by Camille Freeman. Camille mentors highly-trained herbalists and nutritionists in order to provide exceptional care for our communities. She has been in practice as a licensed nutritionist and herbalist since 2006. I had a blast talking with her about a wide range of subjects including how she got her start in herbalism, building community, clinical mentorship, and...

In today's episode I'm joined by Missy Rohs. Missy is the co-owner and co-instructor at the Arctos School of Herbal and Botanical Studies in Portland, OR. LEARN MORE ABOUT ARCTOS SCHOOL I actually took their apprenticeship several years ago and it has been foundational to my herbal journey. Missy is a community herbalist and dandelion lover. She grows, scavenges, and wildcrafts her own herbs with...

Today's episode is actually audio from The Healthy Herb Podcast, with host Brighid Doherty. Thanks to Brighid for letting us share it on HerbRally as well! We talk about my early plant experiences, the inspiration behind HerbRally and The Art of Frugal Nutrition, some current plant allies, travel and a whole lot more.  I loved chatting it up with Brighid, and it was fun to be the guest on a podcas...

In today's episode of The Herbalist Hour, I'm joined by Abby Artemisia. Abby is a botanist, herbalist, and professional forager living in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina. Raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, and with a degree in Botany from Miami University, Abby has since traveled the country learning about plants and herbal remedies.  She has previously run an herbal tea business, worked on o...

An HerbRally community member asked "What is the most memorable experience you had with a plant or with teaching?" Herbalist Alex Queathem Payne has found passion watching other's being inspired by herbs, loves to share knowledge and watch students grow. It's what fills her cup, and enjoying the connections you develop while being out in nature with the plants is what truly makes her happy. This i...

Today's episode is the audio from a short YouTube video we published. If you'd like to see the plant, watch the video by CLICKING HERE . VIDEO DESCRIPTION: Here's a quick introduction to Wild Dagga, aka Leonotis leonurus. This stunning plant is in the mint family. We visited Jesus Garcia on his homestead just outside of Austin, TX, and this is one of the plant allies that they grow and use at the...

Enter to win the hoodie giveaway! Simply leave a comment in THIS YOUTUBE VIDEO (CLICK HERE) with you question for an herbalist. Easy as that!  Thank you so much if you end up asking a question!  EPISODE DESCRIPTION Hi friends! We're back in Wisconsin and wanted to record this updates video for y'all letting you know what's new around HerbRally HQ.  First and foremost, I want to tell you about the...

In today's episode I'm joined by Dr. Susan Leopold. Susan is the Executive Director of the United Plant Savers and one of the main organizers for the upcoming International Herb Symposium. The event will be held in Norton, MA from June 9 - 11, 2023. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER United Plant Savers |  LEARN MORE BIO: Susan Leopold, PhD, is an ethnobotanist and passionate defender of biodiversity. Prior...

It was an honor to interview the one and only Kiva Rose Hardin for The Herbalist Hour.  We chat about her childhood, the early herbal blog scene, the Good Medicine Confluence, trophorestoratives, damiana and a whole lot more!  I really hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did.  Please leave a comment below with any takeaways you had.  Also, pretty please give the video a thumbs up 👍 Thank...

Bones, Bugs & Botany Presents: SOUL FOOD GENIUS A 6-week virtual course catering to the African diaspora by centering your culinary, nutritional and spiritual innovations. LEARN MORE & REGISTER In this episode I'm thrilled to have on Karina DesRoses and Asia Dorsey.  They're the hosts of The Petty Herbalist Podcast.  I highly recommend you take a moment and go SUBSCRIBE to their show in your podca...

Enter to win a ticket to the 2023 Good Medicine Confluence! LEARN MORE AND ENTER TO WIN In this episode I speak with author, artist and co-owner of Plant Healer Magazine, Jesse Wolf Hardin.  Here are some of the topics we cover: What the herbal community needs right now Wolf crossing paths with Edward Abbey How Wolf and Kiva Rose met Speculations on our purpose and what happens after we die Some o...

I had the pleasure of speaking with Nicole Rose in this episode of The Herbalist Hour.  We chat about her book "The Prisoner's Herbal" and a lot more. I was really inspired by Nicole's story as well as her passion for the work she's up to.  The Prisoner's Herbal | BUY THE BOOK Learn more about Nicole Nicole is also the host of The Frontline Herbalism Podcast.  Listen on all major podcast players o...