The Bloom of Online Herbalism Education | Featuring Lindsey Feldpausch
Release Date: 01/31/2025
Art that Breathes, with Tony(a) Lemos | Tea Talks with Jiling
Herbal Radio
This week on Tea Talks with Jiling, we are joined by Tonya is a multi-disciplinary artist whose work is deeply influenced by the world around her. A lifelong ecologist and plant person, her work as an artist and healer sits at the intersection of Art, Ecology and Herbalism. She is a well-known lecturer on current herbal medicine topics, Botanical Art, a published writer, community herbalist, ecological activist, and beloved mentor. She has spent these past few years developing a creative practice called “Art that Breathes” a process based methodology which deepens our connection to the...
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Breathe in the Wild, Exhale the Worry | Featuring Jesse Wolf Hardin
Herbal Radio
This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are joined by our long-time friend who weaves wisdom and passion into every aspect of his herbalism practice, Jesse “Wolf” Hardin. Join Tommy and Wolf as they explore the value of connecting back to the roots of our presence on Earth to disconnect from the chaos of our modern world. As always, we thank you for joining us on another botanical adventure and are so honored to have you tag along with us on this ride. Remember, we want to hear from you! Your questions, ideas, and who you want to hear from are an invaluable piece to...
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Celebrating 25 Years of Wild Carrot Herbals | Featuring Jody Berry
Herbal Radio
This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are joined by our beloved friend and herbal formulator who traded the language of the corporate world for the language of plants, Jody Berry. As the Founder of the nature-infused and inspired botanical skincare company, , Jody sits down with Tommy to uncover how her budding love for plants and passion for skincare bloomed into her business back in 2000. Tune in as Jody shares the plant magic and energetics behind her formulations, her strong connections to the land that she infuses into every product, and what’s on the...
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Herbalism for the Neurodivergent Mind | Featuring Brynna Herbener
Herbal Radio
— The idea that people experience and interact with the world around them in many ways, with no one ‘right’ way of thinking, learning, and behaving. Neurodiversity refers to the diversity of all people, but it is often used in the context of autism spectrum disorder and other neurological or developmental disorders such as ADHD or dyslexia. For the third video interview release on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are joined by the insightful herbalist and Tarot reader with a passion for fashion, Brynna Herbener. Take your ears AND eyes along with Tommy and Brynna as they...
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Spice Apothecary, with Bevin Clare | Tea Talks with Jiling
Herbal Radio
is an herbalist, nutritionist, homeschooling parent, professor at the Maryland University of Integrative Health, and program director of the MS in Clinical Herbal Medicine program. She holds a MSc in Infectious Disease and has studied herbal medicine around the world. Bevin is the author of and a former President of the American Herbalists Guild. You can find her musings on herbs, foods and travel on . Listen in as Bevin and Jiling discuss travel, herbs, Bevin’s book Spice Apothecary, and more! Visit Bevin Clare at Get Spice Apothecary at Visit Bevin’s Substack at Other Resources ...
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Rerelease: Uprooting Racism & Seeding Sovereignty | Featuring Leah Penniman & Lulu Moyo
Herbal Radio
In honor of Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism officially turning one year old, we are resharing the first-ever episode we released on the series! Featuring Leah Penniman and Lulu Moyo, tune in as we revisit this crucial conversation surrounding the injustices within our food systems and Leah and Lulu's collective goal towards growing lasting change. The Herbal Radio team extends our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for listening and learning with us each week from such an esteemed group of experts within their fields. Now, on with the show! This week on...
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Yah’s Apothecary, with KhadiYah Preciado | Tea Talks with Jiling
Herbal Radio
This week's episodes on Tea Talks with Jiling, we are joined by KhadiYah is a passionate author, herbal teacher, and mother dedicated to empowering others to reconnect with nature’s healing power through African-centered and biblically aligned herbalism. As the founder of Yah’s Apothecary, she combines her professional expertise with personal experience to empower others to heal their bodies, nurture their families, and build thriving herbal businesses. Jiling and KhadiYah discuss KhadiYah’s 4 Step Journey and 4 Levels of Safety approaches to learning herbalism, and her T.E.A. Method...
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Leading the Future of Farming by Example | Featuring Elise & Jeff Higley
Herbal Radio
This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are joined by our long-time beloved friends, farm partners, and stewards of the regenerative organic farming movement, Elise and Jeff Higley. Tune in with Tommy, Elise, and Jeff, as they explore what it means to be a Regenerative Organic Certified® farmer and how we must grow alongside the movement of regenerative agriculture for the preservation of our food systems and the future of our planet. Elise and Jeff also share about the upcoming , which is weekend campout hosted in the breathtaking landscape of Grants Pass, Oregon on...
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Illustration to Influence Conservation | Featuring Emily Poole
Herbal Radio
This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are joined by the profoundly talented ecology illustrator and lifelong lover of nature, Emily Poole. Emily's love for the natural world shines evidently through , which combines whimsical and educational elements that highlight the intentionality behind every corner of her illustrations. Tag along with Emily and Tommy as they explore Emily’s journey into becoming a natural history illustrator and why ecology illustrations play an important role towards the conservation of our planet. As always, we thank you for joining us on...
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Botany in a Day, with Thomas Elpel | Tea Talks with Jiling
Herbal Radio
Thomas J. Elpel is the director of Green University LLC in Montana. He is the author of nine books, including and plus the that teach plant family patterns to children. He has also written books on wilderness survival, alternative construction, green economics, and consciousness. Thomas and Jiling discuss the patterns method of plant identification, “deer botany,” some of the plant families found in Botany in a Day, Thomas’ canoeing adventures, writing process, and more! Visit Thomas Elpel at: 🌿 📰 🪻 🎥 Some videos of Thomas’ past adventures...
info_outlineThis week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we had the pleasure of sitting down with the esteemed Programs Coordinator at Herbal Academy, Lindsey Feldpausch. If any of our listeners are unfamiliar, Herbal Academy is an online herbalism school that prides itself on offering accessible and affordable herbal education to budding herbalists to-be. Tune in with us as Lindsey and Thomas dive into her work through Herbal Academy’s and the exciting upcoming FREE 6-day Virtual Herbalism Conference that will be hosted on February 16th – 21st. Make sure to check out the link included below to RSVP for this powerful and transformative event that you will not want to miss!
As always, we thank you for joining us on another botanical adventure and are honored to have you tag along with us on this ride. Remember, we want to hear from you! Your questions, ideas, and who you want to hear from are an invaluable piece to our podcast. Send us an email at [email protected] to let us know what solutions we should uncover within the vast world of herbalism next.
🌿 Click here to register for the 2025 Virtual Herbalism Conference, by Herbal Academy!
Learn more about Lindsey below! ⬇️
🌸 Lindsey Feldpausch RH(AHG) is the Programs Coordinator at Herbal Academy. An experienced clinical herbalist, educator, guest speaker, and author, she also serves as a board member of the American Herbalists Guild Education Advisory Committee. Lindsey's approach to herbalism is deeply rooted in the belief that humans have an innate connection to the powers of plants. She enjoys making complex herbal concepts accessible for herbalists of all skill levels, bridging the gap between herbal wisdom and practical application. Through her role at Herbal Academy, Lindsey lends her herbal prowess to multiple departments, playing a key role in course development, marketing, and leadership. She can often be found engaging with students directly in the Herbal Academy’s student communities, teaching webinars and workshops, and taking guest speaking engagements on behalf of Herbal Academy.
Lindsey is the co-author of Grow Your Own Spices and contributes to a number of publications, including The Journal of the American Herbalist Guild, Herbal Remedies Magazine, and Herbal Academy’s Maker’s Magazine. She has been a guest speaker at multiple herbalism schools and events nationwide, including the American Herbalist Guild, Sovereignty Herbs, Great Lakes Herb Faire, Floyd Yoga Jam, and Wild Herb Weekend. Her speaking topics range from beginning materia medica and formulation to advanced phytochemistry and clinical training. Prior to joining the Herbal Academy team, Lindsey gained more than a decade of experience through her personal clinical practice, including years of free clinic work. She has also served as a Course Instructor for the Eclectic School of Herbal Medicine, Sovereignty Herbs, and The School for Aromatic Studies.
Lindsey is honored to have completed more than 2,000 study hours with knowledgeable herbal mentors, including Thomas Easley and Jim McDonald. She gratefully pairs this knowledge with years of hands-on clinical work, teaching experience, and a degree in Journalism. Lindsey’s calling lies in blending the science and magic of herbalism to help others explore the profound connection of plants for wellness.
🪷 Find Lindsey online at www.PlantMatters.org and on Instagram at @plant.matters and @herbalacademy.
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