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Herbalism for Animals with Jessica

Wild Yarrow Apothecary

Release Date: 03/21/2025

10 Herbs For Heavy Times show art 10 Herbs For Heavy Times

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There has been a lot going on this week, which has brought some heaviness with it.  In this episode, I share 10 herbs that are beneficial during times of heartache, a heavy heart, and grief.    What I Do For My Health During Heavy Times Want to learn more about herbalism and listen to bonus podcast episodes?   Use the discount code WYAP to get the first month at no cost. 

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Why Are There So Many Conflicting Thoughts When It Comes To Health? show art Why Are There So Many Conflicting Thoughts When It Comes To Health?

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A question that I get asked often is, 'Why Are There So Many Conflicting Thoughts When It Comes To Health?' I have a theory on why this is.  Take a listen to this episode for more details.     8 Health Trends I Refuse To Do Want to learn more about herbalism and listen to bonus podcast episodes?   Use the discount code WYAP to get the first month at no cost.  Note:  In this episode, I talked about buying a portable sauna.  I did some further research, and I decided against it, because I don't want to breathe in a bunch of plastic.  So I am...

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Herb of the Month show art Herb of the Month

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In this episode, I talk about my Herb of the Month Membership.  Even if you have no interest in becoming a member, I would still listen, because I am still talking a lot about herbs in this episode.   I talk about why I started the membership, what the membership entails, how I pick an herb each month (which is actually how 'we' pick herbs), I briefly talk about my amazing member that I am super grateful for, and then I talk about things that either surprised me or I loved about some of the herbs that we learned about.   In this episode I talked about book,   5...

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My Migraine Story show art My Migraine Story

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My two biggest health struggles in my life have been Migraines and Anxiety.  Eight episodes ago, I talked all about how I healed my severe anxiety.  In this episode, I share my migraine story and how I not only drastically reduced the amount I get them, but also how, on the rare occasions when I do get them, I have been able to reduce the severity.   Different Types of Headaches and Herbs That Can Help Them Want to learn more about herbalism and listen to bonus podcast episodes?   Use the discount code WYAP to get the first month at no cost.   

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Back To School Herbs And Remedies show art Back To School Herbs And Remedies

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Can you believe that it's that time of year when kids have either gone back to school or they are getting ready to go back to school? In this episode, I share herbs and remedies that will not only help the kids, but also the parents and the community, for going back to school.  It seems like when kids go back to school, this starts the cold and flu season, not just for the school, but out to the community.  So in this episode, I talk about herbs and remedies that are beneficial for the immune system.  This can also be a very anxious time for the kids.  New teacher, possible...

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Kitchen Herbalism + 9 Kitchen Herbs show art Kitchen Herbalism + 9 Kitchen Herbs

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If you are new to herbalism, and you are having a hard time figuring out where to start, why not start with herbs that you probably already have in your kitchen.  If you are not new to herbalism, you might need a reminder of how great kitchen herbs are.  In this episode, I talk about what kitchen herbalism is, and then I talk about 9 kitchen herbs.  Please take a listen for more details.   6 More Kitchen Herbs  Want to learn more about herbalism and listen to bonus podcast episodes?   Use the discount code WYAP to get the first month at no cost. 

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10 Ways To Listen To Your Body show art 10 Ways To Listen To Your Body

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You may be thinking, "What does this have to do with herbalism"?  If you can't listen to your body, how do you know what herb you need?  You also may be thinking that it should be simple to listen to your body, but I share two brief stories that show that it is not as simple as it appears to be.  Take a listen for more details.   What Your Body Might Be Telling You  Want to learn more about herbalism and listen to bonus podcast episodes?   Use the discount code WYAP to get the first month at no cost. 

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What I Wish I Had Known Before I Started My Healing Journey show art What I Wish I Had Known Before I Started My Healing Journey

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In this episode, I talk about 'What I Wish I Had Known Before I Started My Healing Journey'.  Everything that I talk about in this episode, I learned along the way while I was healing and learning about herbalism.  I hope these tips are beneficial to you!  Healing Advice I No Longer Follow Want to learn more about herbalism and listen to bonus podcast episodes?   Use the discount code WYAP to get the first month at no cost. 

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Naturally Healing The Skin show art Naturally Healing The Skin

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 If you are suffering from acne, eczema, psoriasis, or rosacea, this is the episode for you.  In this episode, I dive deep and talk about how to heal the skin naturally.   I did forget to mention that you also want to look into laundry detergent and cosmetics that you are using as well.  In this episode, I talked about I share in detail how I have been healing my skin.   Want to learn more about herbalism and listen to bonus podcast episodes?   Use the discount code WYAP to get the first month at no cost.   

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Plantain and Mullein show art Plantain and Mullein

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In this episode, I discuss Plantain and Mullein. I chose to discuss Plantain because I have been using it a lot lately.  I share benefits of plantain, 3 older stories on how I used it, and 3 newer stories.  By the way, this isn't the fruit that looks like a banana, this is Plantago major or Plantago lanceolata.   I also chose to discuss Mullein because I usually use it more in the summer than any other season (although most people probably use it more in the winter). If you live in Fire Country like I do, this herb is very beneficial. I share the benefits of...

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More Episodes

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Jessica from Firefly Farmstead Apothecary.  She shares how she got into herbalism, farmsteading, and herbs to help with animals.  She shares knowledge about our pets, like cats and dogs, and even livestock, like chickens.  

Jessica was generous and is sharing her Herbs for Animals Dosing Chart at no cost for our podcast listeners with the discount code: YARROW

Jessica also talked about these Herbalists:

We also talked about these two books:

You can find Jessica at:

  • Website
  • TikTok @fireflyfarmstead 
  • Instagram @fireflyfarmsteadapothecary 
  • Facebook

Want to learn more about herbalism and here our bonus podcast episode?  Join the Herb of the Month Membership!  Get the first month at no cost with the discount code: WYAP