Episode 0 | The Story Behind Herbalists After Hours
Folk Methodology
Welcome to Episode 0 of Herbalists After Hours — our origin story. In this kickoff conversation, we share how a small spark of an idea grew into a full-blown project dedicated to celebrating the herbal community. What began as a possible book concept quickly evolved into something more alive: traveling together, visiting herb shops and conferences, and recording raw, unfiltered conversations with the eclectic, brilliant humans who make up the herbal world. In this episode, we unpack the spirit of the show, the meaning behind the name, the logo’s hidden symbolism, and the deep sense of...
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Why We Started Folk Methodology
Folk Methodology
🌿 Welcome to Folk Methodology! We’re Rosalee de la Forêt and Mason Hutchison, and we’re officially introducing our new creative studio and production company: Folk Methodology. This is the home for all of our collaborative herbal projects — present and future. We didn’t even plan on starting a full production company at first. It began as a simple idea for an interview show… and that show became Herbalists After Hours — our raw, unfiltered, long-form conversations with herbalists across the country. Sometimes we’re in their living rooms, sometimes in the forest, always...
info_outlineWelcome to Episode 0 of Herbalists After Hours — our origin story. In this kickoff conversation, we share how a small spark of an idea grew into a full-blown project dedicated to celebrating the herbal community.
What began as a possible book concept quickly evolved into something more alive: traveling together, visiting herb shops and conferences, and recording raw, unfiltered conversations with the eclectic, brilliant humans who make up the herbal world.
In this episode, we unpack the spirit of the show, the meaning behind the name, the logo’s hidden symbolism, and the deep sense of purpose motivating this project. It’s all about community, curiosity, and spotlighting the multifaceted lives of herbalists beyond their “day job” with the plants.
You’ll also hear the behind-the-scenes story — the canoe trips between interviews, the conference hopping, the tech challenges, the decision to record only in person, and the joy of co-creating something that felt right from the start.
We also share how this project grew into the creation of our joint creative studio, Folk Methodology, a home for the many herbal media projects we’re building together.
And of course, we introduce our original theme music from Seattle musicians Torin Frost & Lauren Santi, whose artistry helped set the tone for the entire series. This episode is both a love letter to the herbal community and an invitation to join the adventure ahead.
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LINKS & RESOURCES
Torin Frost Website | TorinFrost.com
Torin Frost Instagram | @torinfrost
Lauren Santi Instagram | @thelaurensanti
Imaginal Disc Pt. I | WATCH ON YOUTUBE
Imaginal Disc Pt. II | WATCH ON YOUTUBE
Herbs with Rosalee | HerbsWithRosalee.com
HerbRally | HerbRally.com
Follow Along with Folk Methodology
Website | FolkMethodology.com
Instagram | @folkmethodology
TikTok | @folkmethodology
Folk Methodology is a creative herbal studio exploring the wisdom, culture, and lived experience of herbalists. Through conversations, classes, and media, Mason and Rosalee are here to share and uplift the grassroots herbal community.
The small print
This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health regimen.