Herbal Radio

Herbal Radio brings you invaluable conversations with herbalists, botanists, scientists, conservationists, and more! Hoping to inspire the next generation of herbal crafters, Herbal Radio has hundreds of episodes to expand your learning and open your mind. Subscribe to Herbal Radio wherever you listen to podcasts to inspire you while you tend to your garden, cook a wholesome meal, or explore your local environment.

Medicinal Plants for a Sustainable Future | Featuring Corinne Martin 10/09/2026

Medicinal Plants for a Sustainable Future | Featuring Corinne Martin “In the collective journey towards the absolute, we are not the leader, not the top of the heat. Instead, maybe we are just another possibility, just another blessing, just another tiny but essential part of loving and healing the world.” – Corinne Martin, Louisiana Healing Garden This week on Herbal Radio, host Lucretia VanDyke is joined by the author and certified clinical herbalist Corinne Martin. Join us as they explore: Corinne’s new book: Practicing old folkways to remember and honor our original healers Integrating Western medicine and clinical herbalism Reconnecting with the nature that makes up our beings Making the best choices for nature to make the best choices for humanity How curiosity and wonder open us up to our natural world The deep rooted problem with restricting nature for human expansion Importance of recognizing and honoring the plants in your area 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 our podcast. Email us at or reach out on Instagram to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. 🎥 Watch the video version to this epsiode here: Learn more about the Louisiana medicinal plants mentioned in this episode: 🌳 🪻 🌼 Learn more about Corinne and Lucretia below! 🌿 Corinne Martin is a clinical herbalist and amateur naturalist who has worked with medicinal plants for more than forty years. A retired instructor of holistic and integrative health, she has a passionate love for nature and for the lush and threatened environment of her home ground of Louisiana. She is the author of . 💻 Corinne’s website: 📚 Corinne’s books: 📝 Corinne’s blog: 📸 Corinne’s photos: Other Resources: 🏘️ ~~~ 🌻 Lucretia VanDyke began her herbalism journey as a little girl mixing herbs, clays, and muds on her grandparents' farm. Today, Lucretia VanDyke has been in the herbal industry for over 20 years. As a holistic educator, speaker, herbalist, ceremonialist, spiritual light coach, intuitive energetic & reiki practitioner, diviner, storyteller, artist, and world traveler, Lucretia has accumulated over 3,000 hours of training. She has studied with indigenous healers and some of the greatest minds of our time. Lucretia has been a holistic esthetician & healing arts practitioner for over a decade focusing on integrating indigenous healing rituals, plant spirit medicine, and meditation into modern-day practice. Lucretia brings her vivacious spirit and message of self-love in her work to inspire others to embrace their unique beauty and purpose. She is currently collecting stories throughout the south while working on expanding her BIPOC community healing arts and herbal education program. 📸 Instagram: 💻 Lucretia's website: 📖 Lucretia's Book: ~~~ WANT MORE HERBAL RADIO? 📺 📱 Mountain Rose Herbs is a purveyor of the highest quality organically grown herbs and spices, teas, essential oils, & botanical goods. You can find our organic botanical offerings on . 📖 Join the Mountain Rose Herbs community! 🌿 Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. 🌿 /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/43229238

Regenerating Soil and Community in Haiti | Featuring Sidney-Max Eitenne 10/02/2026

Regenerating Soil and Community in Haiti | Featuring Sidney-Max Eitenne “Without community, sustainability cannot exist.” – Sidney-Max Eitenne This week on Herbal Radio, host Lucretia VanDyke is joined by Sidney-Max Eitenne from Grown in Haiti. Since 2014, Grown in Haiti has planted and distributed over 25,000 trees, restored degraded soil, and shared regenerative knowledge across rural Haiti. Join us as the explore: Gathering the community to regenerate the soil Listening and learning from the patience of Elders How plant relationships teach us about human relationships Food security by having sovereignty over the seeds grown Avoiding plant trends and turning to the plants around you 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 our podcast. Email us at to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. 🎥 Watch the video version to this episode here: Learn more about Sidney-Max & Lucretia below! 🌺 Sidney-Max Etienne is the founder and executive director of Grown in Haiti, a Haitian-led regenerative agriculture nonprofit in Cap Rouge, on Haiti’s southern peninsula. He arrived in 2014 and lived in a tent for more than two years, hauling water from a spring while planting the first trees. The organization grew out of that time on the land. Grown in Haiti now runs a community nursery, a farmer network called , and water catchment holding close to 50,000 gallons. Its prioritizes women. More than 25,000 trees have gone into the ground through the work, and over 300 volunteers have come through the property. His practice is syntropic agroforestry, planting in dense succession so that soil and canopy build together. Much of what grows in Cap Rouge was never planted by anyone. Documenting it has become part of the work, with more than 100 species recorded on so far, including nine birds found nowhere outside Hispaniola. He teaches a free syntropic farming course through the platform and spoke as a finalist at the in Berlin. He also serves as vice president of the . In 2026 he completed research through the at the , on women’s socio-economic contributions to Haiti’s agricultural sector. Born in Haiti, raised in the United States, he moves between Brooklyn and Cap Rouge. Where to find Sindey-Max & Grown in Haiti: 💻 Website: 📸 Instagram: 📱 Facebook: 🎥 YouTube: 🎶 TikTok: 🌿 Donate to Grown in Haiti: 📑 Read Grown in Haiti’s article in Vogue: ~~~ 🌻 Lucretia VanDyke began her herbalism journey as a little girl mixing herbs, clays, and muds on her grandparents' farm. Today, Lucretia VanDyke has been in the herbal industry for over 20 years. As a holistic educator, speaker, herbalist, ceremonialist, spiritual light coach, intuitive energetic & reiki practitioner, diviner, storyteller, artist, and world traveler, Lucretia has accumulated over 3000 hours of training. She has studied with indigenous healers and some of the greatest minds of our time. Lucretia has been a holistic esthetician & healing arts practitioner for over a decade focusing on integrating indigenous healing rituals, plant spirit medicine, and meditation into modern-day practice. Lucretia brings her vivacious spirit and message of self-love in her work to inspire others to embrace their unique beauty and purpose. She is currently collecting stories throughout the south while working on expanding her BIPOC community healing arts and herbal education program. Where to find Lucretia: 📸 Instagram: 💻 Lucertia's website: 📖 Lucretia's Book: ~~~ WANT MORE HERBAL RADIO? 📺 📱 Mountain Rose Herbs is a purveyor of the highest quality organically grown herbs and spices, teas, essential oils, & botanical goods. You can find our organic botanical offerings on . 📖 Join the Mountain Rose Herbs community! 🌿 Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. 🌿 /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/43136638

Bitter: A Flavor to Digest | Featuring Rachel Budde 09/25/2026

Bitter: A Flavor to Digest | Featuring Rachel Budde This week on Herbal Radio, we’re joined by Rachel Budde, an herbalist, teacher, and founder of Fat and the Moon to take a deep dive into the world of bitter. Join us as we explore: The key role bitter herbs play in supporting healthy digestion The connection between the health of our gut, brain, and hearts The physiology of digestion and how our bodies process what we take in Ancestral wisdom held by bitter plants and what these plants have to offer us today The importance of combining warming, nourishing, and moistening herbs with bitters The magic of making bitters and incorporating them into herbal practice 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 our podcast. Email us at podcast@mountainroseherbs.com to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. 🎥 Watch the video version of this episode here: 🌿 Shop the bitter herbs Rachel mentioned: , , , , , Learn more about Rachel below! 🌸 Rachel Budde is an herbalist, teacher, and founder of , an herbal body care company. She views topical products as gateways to deeper recognition of plant medicine’s power. Rooted in her Slovenian heritage, Rachel has been conducting ethnobotanical research on traditional plant uses since 2015, work that informs her forthcoming book. She has studied herbalism extensively, including mentorship with ethnobotanist Kathleen Harrison. She is also certified in Medical Qigong and in Hakomi somatic psychotherapy. Rachel is currently pursuing a Master’s in Clinical Herbalism at the Maryland University of Integrative Health. Find Rachel at: 🌛 Fat and the Moon: 🪻 Rachel’s Website: 📸 Instagram: ~~~ WANT MORE HERBAL RADIO? 📺 📱 Mountain Rose Herbs is a purveyor of the highest quality organically grown herbs and spices, teas, essential oils, & botanical goods. You can find our organic botanical offerings on . 📖 Join the Mountain Rose Herbs community! 🌿 Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. 🌿 /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/43027358

Cultivating Feminine Herbalism | Featuring Lauren Morgan & Kimberly Gallagher 09/18/2026

Cultivating Feminine Herbalism | Featuring Lauren Morgan & Kimberly Gallagher This week on Herbal Radio, we’re thrilled to welcome Tommy Nevar back as one of our esteemed podcast hosts! In this episode, Tommy is joined by the dynamic duo of Lauren Morgan and Kimberly Gallagher, to share about their new online course that will be launching this September, . Join us as they explore: Connecting with plants through femininity, intuition, and dreaming Surrendering and aligning yourself with the natural rhythms of Mother Earth Approaching your herbalism practice through a seasonal lens Detaching from the constant forward movement of our modern society Dreaming of plants and the unique ways they communicate with us 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 our podcast. Email us at podcast@mountainroseherbs.com to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. 🎥 Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: Learn more about Lauren and Kimberly below! 🌻 Lauren Morgan is a community herbalist, author, teacher, dreamer and podcaster. She teaches folk and plant spirit herbalism courses and hosts dream circles and ceremonies on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington state and through her website . She's a graduate and adjunct faculty of , author of the book , and the host of the . She is devoted to inspiring others to weave their lives with the wisdom of dreams, in alliance with the healing plants of Mother Earth, on behalf of All Life. 🪻 Kimberly Gallagher is the co-founder of She is the author of . She is also the creator of the board game and the author of the children’s book series and online learning system. Kimberly loves to teach through experience and play, and is the proud mother of two grown children. ~~~ WANT MORE HERBAL RADIO? 📺 📱 Mountain Rose Herbs is a purveyor of the highest quality organically grown herbs and spices, teas, essential oils, & botanical goods. You can find our organic botanical offerings on . 📖 Join the Mountain Rose Herbs community! 🌿 Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. 🌿 /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/42955738

Herbalist Answers: What Would You Bring to a Deserted Island? 09/11/2026

The Art of Nature Journaling | Featuring Lara Call Gastinger 09/04/2026

The Art of Nature Journaling | Featuring Lara Call Gastinger 🎉🌿 School is officially back in session for Herbal Radio! 🌿🎉 We hope you all had a lovely summer break and enjoyed the vault releases we shared while we were busy brewing up a new and exciting lineup of podcast guests for the upcoming fall season. To kickstart our first week back in action, Jiling is joined by the award-winning artist and botanical illustrator, Lara Call Gastinger. Join us as Jiling and Lara explore: The art of nature journaling Building a perpetual journaling practice Lara’s new book, 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 our podcast. Email us at or reach out on Instagram to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. 🎥 Watch the video version of this episode: 🎨 Lara Call Gastinger is an artist and botanical illustrator from Charlottesville, Virginia, and was the chief illustrator of , a botanical reference. She has an undergraduate degree in biology from UVA and a master’s degree in plant ecology from Virginia Tech. She has been awarded two gold medals (2007, 2018) at the in London, and her work is in the . Her art appears in and . She teaches online and has had in person workshops in Japan, Romania, and France. Where to find Lara Call Gastinger online: 📱Instagram: 💻 Website: 👩🏻‍💻Patreon: 📓 Lara's book: ✏️ ~~~ 🪷 is an acupuncturist and herbalist in coastal southern California. A clinician and teacher, Jiling is also a passionate traveler, artist, and adventurer. Visit Jiling at and get her free (養生) template and (五行) outline. Join her for seasonal beauty, and updates on her coming book! (Anticipated publication 2028) WANT MORE HERBAL RADIO? 📺 📱 ~~~ Mountain Rose Herbs is a purveyor of the highest quality organically grown herbs and spices, teas, essential oils, & botanical goods. You can find our organic botanical offerings on . 📖 Join the Mountain Rose Herbs community! 🌿 Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. 🌿 /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/42776675

Herbalism is Activism | Featuring Jiling Lin 08/28/2026

Herbalism is Activism | Featuring Jiling Lin We’re excited to share this special presentation from Jiling Lin inspired by her 6-part "Herbalism is Activism: Elemental Herbalism Through the Seasons" series from the . This series explores different plants, how we can interweave our humanity with the botanical world, and the inherent activism nestled within herbalism. This 6-part series is adapted from her keynote for the . Each month, explore different facets of herbalism as activism with a seasonal plant guide. For each plant, hold them, sip them, or spritz their hydrosols. Breathe these words to life. Join us as Jiling explores: Activism in herbalism: from community gardens to disaster relief efforts Filtering your love for people, plants, and places into the world Reflecting on the ground we stand on, what we stand for, and how we can give back to the Earth A guided dance of devotion for the plants and for all that you love Navigating the complex world we live in with simple medicines Follow the elemental journey through Jiling’s Herbalism is Activism series: 🍃 🌹 🌾 🌿 Herbalism is Activism: Tulsi & Beauty Medicine | Part 4 – Coming soon… 🌲 Herbalism is Activism: Douglas Fir & Rest Medicine | Part 5 – Coming soon… 🍊 Herbalism is Activism: Oranges & Garden Medicine | Part 6 – Coming soon… 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 our podcast. Email us at or reach out on Instagram at to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. Jiling Lin is an acupuncturist and herbalist in coastal southern California. A clinician and teacher, Jiling is also a passionate traveler, artist, and adventurer. Visit Jiling at JilingLin.com — and get her free (養生) template and (五行) outline. Join her for seasonal beauty — and fresh updates about her coming book! (Publication 2027/ 2028) 🪷 Get Jiling's Nourishing Life (養生) template: 🪷 Check out Jiling's website for more offerings: 🪷 Join Jiling's Newsletter: WANT MORE HERBAL RADIO? 📺 📱 Mountain Rose Herbs is a purveyor of the highest quality organically grown herbs and spices, teas, essential oils, & botanical goods. You can find our organic botanical offerings on . 📖 Join the Mountain Rose Herbs community! 🌿 Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. 🌿 /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/42570150

Aromatics, Bitters, and Tonics Part 2 | Featuring Guido Masé (Vault Release) 08/14/2026

Aromatics, Bitters, and Tonics Part 2 | Featuring Guido Masé (Vault Release) While the Herbal Radio team is away on summer break, we’re opening up the vault and sharing part two of another special excerpt from one of our past Free Herbalism Project presentations. Originally recorded in 2016, this episode features the herbalist, educator, and author, Guido Masé. Join us as Guido continues to explore: Practical, safe, and effective ways to incorporate botanicals into everyday life How aromatic herbs support the mind, emotions, and spirit The vital role bitter herbs play in digestive health and overall wellness. Using herbs to promote resilience and vibrant health Reconnecting with the natural world through time-honored herbal traditions 🎥 Watch the video version to this epsiode here: 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 our podcast. Email us at to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. Learn more about Guido below! 🌿 Guido Masé RH (AHG) is a clinician, herbal educator, and author specializing in Western herbalism with an eclectic approach shaped by traditions from around the world. Raised in Italy, where he first discovered medicinal plants, he later settled in Vermont and co-founded the , a nonprofit herbal medicine clinic and school, while maintaining a clinical practice through the . He teaches herbal pharmacology and therapeutics, has contributed to herbal education at the University of Vermont, and is the author and contributor of numerous books, including DIY Bitters: Reviving the Forgotten Flavor and The Wild Medicine Solution and DIY Bitters. His work has also included collaborating with traditional Maasai healers in Tanzania, and he currently focuses on research, formulation, and education for . Through clinical experience, storytelling, and scientific research, Guido inspires a deeper understanding of the relationship between people, plants, and the natural world. 📗 Click here to get a copy of 📘 Click here to get a copy of ~~~ What’s the been up to lately? We’re glad you asked! The is returning to our hometown of Eugene, Oregon, for a day dedicated to community, connection, and highlighting what the Free Herbalism Project is all about: Growing the Next Generation of Herbalists. Join us on August 22 for this free, family-friendly community event featuring inspiring educational presentations, hands-on workshops, local vendors, nonprofit partners, food trucks, live music, and more. Come learn, connect, and celebrate the many ways herbalism brings people and communities together! ~~~ WANT MORE HERBAL RADIO? 📺 📱 Mountain Rose Herbs is a purveyor of the highest quality organically grown herbs and spices, teas, essential oils, & botanical goods. You can find our organic botanical offerings on . 📖 Join the Mountain Rose Herbs community! 🌿 Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. 🌿 /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/42422575

Aromatics, Bitters, and Tonics Part 1 | Featuring Guido Masé (Vault Release) 08/07/2026

Aromatics, Bitters, and Tonics Part 1 | Featuring Guido Masé (Vault Release) While the Herbal Radio team is away on summer break, we’re opening up the vault and sharing another special excerpt from one of our past Free Herbalism Project presentations. Originally recorded in 2016, this episode features the herbalist, educator, and author, Guido Masé. Join us as Guido explores: Practical, safe, and effective ways to incorporate botanicals into everyday life How aromatic herbs support the mind, emotions, and spirit The vital role bitter herbs play in digestive health and overall wellness. Using herbs to promote resilience and vibrant health Reconnecting with the natural world through time-honored herbal traditions 🎥 Watch the video version to this epsiode here: 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 our podcast. Email us at to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. Learn more about Guido below! 🌿 Guido Masé RH (AHG) is a clinician, herbal educator, and author specializing in Western herbalism with an eclectic approach shaped by traditions from around the world. Raised in Italy, where he first discovered medicinal plants, he later settled in Vermont and co-founded the , a nonprofit herbal medicine clinic and school, while maintaining a clinical practice through the . He teaches herbal pharmacology and therapeutics, has contributed to herbal education at the University of Vermont, and is the author and contributor of numerous books, including DIY Bitters: Reviving the Forgotten Flavor and The Wild Medicine Solution and DIY Bitters. His work has also included collaborating with traditional Maasai healers in Tanzania, and he currently focuses on research, formulation, and education for . Through clinical experience, storytelling, and scientific research, Guido inspires a deeper understanding of the relationship between people, plants, and the natural world. 📗 Click here to get a copy of 📘 Click here to get a copy of ~~~ What’s the been up to lately? We’re glad you asked! The is returning to our hometown of Eugene, Oregon, for a day dedicated to community, connection, and highlighting what the Free Herbalism Project is all about: Growing the Next Generation of Herbalists. Join us on August 22 for this free, family-friendly community event featuring inspiring educational presentations, hands-on workshops, local vendors, nonprofit partners, food trucks, live music, and more. Come learn, connect, and celebrate the many ways herbalism brings people and communities together! ~~~ WANT MORE HERBAL RADIO? 📺 📱 Mountain Rose Herbs is a purveyor of the highest quality organically grown herbs and spices, teas, essential oils, & botanical goods. You can find our organic botanical offerings on . 📖 Join the Mountain Rose Herbs community! 🌿 Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. 🌿 /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/42359735

Herbal First Aid for the Home | Featuring 7Song (Vault Release) 07/31/2026

Herbal First Aid for the Home | Featuring 7Song (Vault Release) While the Herbal Radio team is away on summer break, we’re opening up the vault and sharing another special excerpt from one of our past Free Herbalism Project presentations. Originally recorded in 2017, this episode features the profoundly knowledgeable herbalist, teacher, naturalist, and all-around really cool dude, 7Song! Join us as 7Song explores: What herbs to keep in your first-aid kit and why The importance of properly labeling herbal remedies How to maintain a calm disposition when administering first aid When to reach for herbs and when to seek medical attention Herbal first-aid preparations: what, when, where, and why The benefits of liniments versus tinctures for external herbal first aid 🎥 Watch the video version of this episode here: 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 our podcast. Email us at to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. 🧰 What’s in 7Song’s herbal first-aid kit: or 🎒 Find out what else 7Song keeps in his bag: 🩹 See herbal first aid in action: 🌿 Check out 7Song’s herbalism school: 🎂 Celebrate the turning 20 years old this year! ⛑️ Find 7Song volunteering with 📱 Keep up with 7Song on social media! YouTube Instagram Facebook Watch our video with 7Song: Watch our video about the Ithaca Free Clinic: ~~~ What’s the Free Herbalism Project been up to lately? We’re glad you asked! The is returning to our hometown of Eugene, Oregon, for a day dedicated to community, connection, and highlighting what the Free Herbalism Project is all about: Growing the Next Generation of Herbalists. Join us on August 22 for this free, family-friendly community event featuring inspiring educational presentations, hands-on workshops, local vendors, nonprofit partners, food trucks, live music, and more. Come learn, connect, and celebrate the many ways herbalism brings people and communities together! Learn more about RootsTalk 2026 here: ~~~ WANT MORE HERBAL RADIO? 📺 📱 Mountain Rose Herbs is a purveyor of the highest quality organically grown herbs and spices, teas, essential oils, & botanical goods. You can find our organic botanical offerings on . 📖 Join the Mountain Rose Herbs community! 🌿 Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. 🌿 /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/42271925

Community Herbalism Part 2 | Featuring Rosemary Gladstar (Vault Release) 07/24/2026

Community Herbalism Part 2 | Featuring Rosemary Gladstar (Vault Release) While the Herbal Radio team is away on summer break, we’re opening up the vault to share part two of a special excerpt from our very first ! Originally recorded all the way back in 2013, this episode features the one-and-only "Godmother of American Herbalism," author, and educator, Rosemary Gladstar. Join us as Rosemary continues to share wisdom from her presentation on: Advocacy in herbalism: being a voice for the plants Amplifying individual and collective voices in the herbalism community Animal testing in the natural products industry Healthcare resiliency within our communities 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 our podcast. Email us at or reach out on to let us know what topics we should explore next within the vast world of herbalism. 🎥 Rosemary Gladstar is a pioneer in the herbal movement and has been called the "Godmother of American Herbalism." She is the founder of the , the oldest running herb school in the United States. Rosemary is also the author and founder of , the founder of the and , and the co-founder of . Rosemary also created the first mail-order herb company that would later become ! Resource Links: 🌿 Check out 🌷 📓 📓 🫚 Read What’s the been up to lately? We’re glad you asked! The is returning to our hometown of Eugene, Oregon, for a day dedicated to community, connection, and highlighting what the Free Herbalism Project is all about: Growing the Next Generation of Herbalists. Join us on August 22 for this free, family-friendly community event featuring inspiring educational presentations, hands-on workshops, local vendors, nonprofit partners, food trucks, live music, and more. Come learn, connect, and celebrate the many ways herbalism brings people and communities together! Want more Herbal Radio? 📺 📱 Mountain Rose Herbs is a purveyor of the highest quality organically grown herbs and spices, teas, essential oils, & botanical goods. You can find our organic botanical offerings on . 📖 Join the Mountain Rose Herbs community! 🌿 Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. 🌿 /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/42199510

Community Herbalism Pt. 1 | Featuring Rosemary Gladstar (Vault Release) 07/17/2026

Community Herbalism Pt. 1 | Featuring Rosemary Gladstar (Vault Release) While the Herbal Radio team is away on summer break, we’re opening up the vault to share a special excerpt from our very first ! Originally recorded all the way back in 2013, this episode features the one-and-only "Godmother of American Herbalism," author, and educator, Rosemary Gladstar. This is part one of a two part presentation by Rosemary, so make sure to tune in next week for part two! Join us as Rosemary shares wisdom from her presentation on: Passing on the knowledge of plants to future generations Engaging with herbalism through diverse learning styles The power we all have to make a difference in ourselves, others, and herbalism Importance of validating the diverse ways of studying and practicing herbalism Polarization of herbalism in modern medicine throughout history The need to reexamine legislature surrounding practicing herbalism 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 our podcast. Email us at or reach out on to let us know what topics we should explore next within the vast world of herbalism. 🎥 Rosemary Gladstar is a pioneer in the herbal movement and has been called the "Godmother of American Herbalism." She is the founder of the , the oldest running herb school in the United States. Rosemary is also the author and founder of , the founder of the and , and the co-founder of . Rosemary also created the first mail-order herb company that would later become ! Resource Links: 📚 Explore 🌷 📓 📓 🫚 Read What’s the been up to lately? We’re glad you asked! The Free Herbalism Project: Rootstalk is returning to our hometown of Eugene, Oregon, for a day dedicated to community, connection, and highlighting what the Free Herbalism Project is all about: Growing the Next Generation of Herbalists. Join us on August 22 for this free, family-friendly community event featuring inspiring educational presentations, hands-on workshops, local vendors, nonprofit partners, food trucks, live music, and more. Come learn, connect, and celebrate the many ways herbalism brings people and communities together! Want more Herbal Radio? 📺 📱 Mountain Rose Herbs is a purveyor of the highest quality organically grown herbs and spices, teas, essential oils, & botanical goods. You can find our organic botanical offerings on . 📖 Join the Mountain Rose Herbs community! 🌿 Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. 🌿 /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/42107370

Appalachian Folk Magic & Hedgecraft Pt. 2 | Featuring Rebecca Beyer 06/26/2026

Appalachian Folk Magic & Hedgecraft Pt. 2 | Featuring Rebecca Beyer This week on Herbal Radio, host Lucretia VanDyke is joined again by the herbalist and tattoo artist who specializes in Appalachian ethnobotany and folk medicine, Rebecca Beyer. Join us as they continue to explore: Leaning on earth-based skills through natural disaster recovery Validity of herbalism in all its forms and practicing styles Finding the right teacher for your unique aspirations in herbalism Individualized herbal care: what works for one may not work for another Changing the narrative surrounding women’s health Simplicity, practicality, accessibility, and effectiveness of Appalachian folk medicine 🎧 Listen to part one of Rebecca’s interview: 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 our podcast. Email us at podcast@mountainroseherbs.com to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. 🎥 Watch the video version to this interview here: Learn more about Rebecca and Lucretia below! 🍁 Rebecca Beyer is the woman behind . She holds a B.S. in plant and soil science from the University of Vermont and an M.A in Appalachian Studies and Sustainability from Appalachian State University. She lives in the mountains of Western North Carolina, where she resides in a small community and teaches foraging, along with Appalachian folk medicine and crafts. She specializes in historical Appalachian ethnobotany and Appalachian folk medicine. She is the author of , , and most recently, . 📱 Find Rebecca on social media! 💻 Blood and Spicebush website: 🩸 Check out Rebecca’s tattoo studio in Marshall, NC: ~~~ 🌻 Lucretia VanDyke began her herbalism journey as a little girl mixing herbs, clays, and muds on her grandparents' farm. Today, Lucretia VanDyke has been in the herbal industry for over 20 years. As a holistic educator, speaker, herbalist, ceremonialist, spiritual light coach, intuitive energetic & reiki practitioner, diviner, storyteller, artist, and world traveler, Lucretia has accumulated over 3000 hours of training. She has studied with indigenous healers and some of the greatest minds of our time. Lucretia has been a holistic esthetician & healing arts practitioner for over a decade focusing on integrating indigenous healing rituals, plant spirit medicine, and meditation into modern-day practice. Lucretia brings her vivacious spirit and message of self-love in her work to inspire others to embrace their unique beauty and purpose. She is currently collecting stories throughout the south while working on expanding her BIPOC community healing arts and herbal education program. 📱 Find Lucretia on social media! 💻 Lucertia's website: 📖 Lucretia's Book: ~~~ WANT MORE HERBAL RADIO? 📺 📱 Mountain Rose Herbs is a purveyor of the highest quality organically grown herbs and spices, teas, essential oils, & botanical goods. You can find our organic botanical offerings on . 📖 Join the Mountain Rose Herbs community! 🌿 Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. 🌿 /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/41809070

Herbalist Answers: What Does Being an Herbalist Mean to You? 06/19/2026

Embodying Spiritual & Clinical Herbalism| Featuring Ashley Campos 06/12/2026

Embodying Spiritual & Clinical Herbalism| Featuring Ashley Campos This week on Herbal Radio, host Lucretia VanDyke is joined by the clinical herbalist and the Executive Director of the , Ashley Campos. Join us as they explore: Ashley herbalism journey: from student to director Fostering and recognizing diversity in herbalism education Upholding the sacredness of plants while pursuing a career in herbalism Holding space for spiritualism in clinical practice Creative ways to connect with plants through music and art Cacao as medicine: far beyond an indulgent treat 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 our podcast. Email us at podcast@mountainroseherbs.com to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. 🎥 Watch the video version to this interview here: Learn more about Ashley and Lucretia below! 🪻Ashley Campos, RH(AHG), is a clinical herbalist and the Executive Director of the , driving a vision where healthcare is comprehensive, plants are at the forefront, and community collaboration is key. Her foundational journey with plant medicine began as a student at BHC, where she discovered the transformative power of herbs and the importance of community-based learning. This experience ignited her passion for accessible herbal education, which she now brings to the forefront of the organization. As a practitioner, Ashley's work is deeply informed by her South American lineage, inspiring her to bridge the gap between rigorous clinical Western herbalism and ancestral healing traditions. This passion for inclusivity guides her leadership at BHC, where she has cultivated a style that blends administrative expertise with a hands-on dedication to the plants and the people. Ashley is dedicated to BHC's mission of health equity, which is realized through the center’s comprehensive certification programs and our low-cost . This work is grounded in her core belief that healing thrives through connection, fostering deep ties between the land, the herbs, and those we serve. 🍫 Learn more about Ashley's upcoming Cacao Retreat in Bahia, Brazil: 🌿Start your herbalism education journey at BHC: 📰 Subscribe to the ! ~~~ 🌻 Lucretia VanDyke began her herbalism journey as a little girl mixing herbs, clays, and muds on her grandparents' farm. Today, Lucretia VanDyke has been in the herbal industry for over 20 years. As a holistic educator, speaker, herbalist, ceremonialist, spiritual light coach, intuitive energetic & reiki practitioner, diviner, storyteller, artist, and world traveler, Lucretia has accumulated over 3000 hours of training. She has studied with indigenous healers and some of the greatest minds of our time. Lucretia has been a holistic esthetician & healing arts practitioner for over a decade focusing on integrating indigenous healing rituals, plant spirit medicine, and meditation into modern-day practice. Lucretia brings her vivacious spirit and message of self-love in her work to inspire others to embrace their unique beauty and purpose. She is currently collecting stories throughout the south while working on expanding her BIPOC community healing arts and herbal education program. 📱 Find Lucretia on social media! 💻 Lucertia's website: 📖 Lucretia's Book: ~~~ WANT MORE HERBAL RADIO? 📺 📱 Mountain Rose Herbs is a purveyor of the highest quality organically grown herbs and spices, teas, essential oils, & botanical goods. You can find our organic botanical offerings on . 📖 Join the Mountain Rose Herbs community! 🌿 Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. 🌿 /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/41626650

How to Run a Farm-Based Herb School | Featuring Crystal Moore-Stevens 06/05/2026

How to Run a Farm-Based Herb School | Featuring Crystal Moore-Stevens This week on Herbal Radio, host Jiling is joined by Crystal Moore-Stevens. Crystal is the co-owner of , a botanical sanctuary and regenerative farm, with her husband and two children. She is a folk herbalist, author, multidisciplinary artist, and organic herb farmer. Crystal runs herbalism programs and workshops through Flourish Folk School’s School of Botanicals. She teaches classes in herbalism, gardening, ethical wild foraging, wildcrafting, botanical dyeing, and earth skills at their farm in Godfrey, IL. Their family is passionate about earth stewardship and increasing biodiversity on their 10-acre farm. She is currently enrolled in Project Dragonfly, a master of Arts in Biology program through Miami University. Join us as Crystal and Jiling explore: Growing medicinal herbs and running a small farm-based herb school How Crystal is increasing biodiversity on the 10 acres— while running a working farm How she knows what grows well in her region— and how she knows when to harvest Ethical and bioregional herbalism 🎥 Check out the video version of this epsiode on YouTube: Visit Crystal Moore-Stevens at: 💻 Website: 📸 Instagram 📱Facebook 📚Crystal’s books, , , and ~~~ 🪷 is an acupuncturist and herbalist in coastal southern California. A clinician and teacher, Jiling is also a passionate traveler, artist, and adventurer. Visit Jiling at — and get her free (養生) template and (五行) outline. Join her for seasonal beauty— and fresh updates about her coming book! (Publication 2027/ 2028) ~~~ Mountain Rose Herbs is a purveyor of the highest quality organically grown herbs and spices, teas, essential oils, & botanical goods. You can find our organic botanical offerings on . 📖 Join our community! 🌿 Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. 🌿 /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/41552815

Appalachian Folk Magic & Hedgecraft Pt. 1 | Featuring Rebecca Beyer 05/29/2026

Appalachian Folk Magic & Hedgecraft Pt. 1 | Featuring Rebecca Beyer This week on Herbal Radio, host Lucretia VanDyke is joined by the herbalist and tattoo artist who specializes in Appalachian ethnobotany and folk medicine, Rebecca Beyer. Join us as they explore: The rich history and living traditions of Appalachian folk medicine Honoring the diverse ancestral lineages that shaped the roots of herbalism Hedgecraft: connecting with plants beyond their “uses” and value to humans The rise of appropriation and fascination with Appalachian folk culture Why recognizing classism and elitism in herbalism matters Navigating natural medicine within our ever-changing, interconnected bodies 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 our podcast. Email us at podcast@mountainroseherbs.com to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. 🎥 Check out the video interview to this episode on YouTube: ~~~ Learn more about Rebecca and Lucretia below! 🍁 Rebecca Beyer is the woman behind . She holds a B.S. in plant and soil science from the University of Vermont and an M.A in Appalachian Studies and Sustainability from Appalachian State University. She lives in the mountains of Western North Carolina, where she resides in a small community and teaches foraging, along with Appalachian folk medicine and crafts. She specializes in historical Appalachian ethnobotany and Appalachian folk medicine. She is the author of , , and most recently, . 📱 Find Rebecca on social media! 💻 Blood and Spicebush website: www.bloodandspicebush.com 🩸 Check out Rebecca’s tattoo studio in Marshall, NC: ~~~ 🌻 Lucretia VanDyke began her herbalism journey as a little girl mixing herbs, clays, and muds on her grandparents' farm. Today, Lucretia VanDyke has been in the herbal industry for over 20 years. As a holistic educator, speaker, herbalist, ceremonialist, spiritual light coach, intuitive energetic & reiki practitioner, diviner, storyteller, artist, and world traveler, Lucretia has accumulated over 3000 hours of training. She has studied with indigenous healers and some of the greatest minds of our time. Lucretia has been a holistic esthetician & healing arts practitioner for over a decade focusing on integrating indigenous healing rituals, plant spirit medicine, and meditation into modern-day practice. Lucretia brings her vivacious spirit and message of self-love in her work to inspire others to embrace their unique beauty and purpose. She is currently collecting stories throughout the south while working on expanding her BIPOC community healing arts and herbal education program. 📱 Find Lucretia on social media! 💻 Lucertia's website: 📖 Lucretia's Book, ~~~ WANT MORE HERBAL RADIO? 📺 📱 Mountain Rose Herbs is a purveyor of the highest quality organically grown herbs and spices, teas, essential oils, & botanical goods. You can find our organic botanical offerings on . 📖 Join the Mountain Rose Herbs community! 🌿 Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. 🌿 /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/41456780

Integrating Energetic & Scientific Herbalism | Featuring Richard Mandelbaum 05/22/2026

Herbalist Answers: What Herb Changed Your Life? 05/15/2026

Plant Monographs to Unite World Health | Featuring Roy Upton 05/08/2026

Plant Monographs to Unite World Health | Featuring Roy Upton This week on Herbal Radio, host Lucretia Van Dyke is joined by the founder of and man behind the modern monograph: Roy Upton. Join us as we explore: The purpose and importance of plant monographs Integrating traditional medicine into primary healthcare Learning about plants before the digital age The rise and dangers of AI herbalism books Roy’s adventures hunting for old herbal books How AHP monographs influence legislature on a global scale 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 our podcast. Email us at to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. 🎥 Check out the video interview to this episode on YouTube: Learn more about Roy below! 🌿 Roy Upton founded the (AHP) in 1995 to bring the knowledge base of herbal medicine into one monograph system as a way to allay consumer and practitioner fears about using herbal medicines and to rebuild our cultural knowledge base about the value of herbal medicine to individual, community, societal, and environmental health. Roy serves as Executive Director and Editor of AHP. Check out these resource Roy mentioned in the episode: 🌱 📖 🤖 📓 🌎 ~~~ 🌻 Lucretia VanDyke began her herbalism journey as a little girl mixing herbs, clays, and muds on her grandparents’ farm. Today, Lucretia VanDyke has been in the herbal industry for over 20 years. As a holistic educator, speaker, herbalist, ceremonialist, spiritual light coach, intuitive energetic & reiki practitioner, diviner, storyteller, artist, and world traveler, Lucretia has accumulated over 3000 hours of training. She has studied with indigenous healers and some of the greatest minds of our time. Lucretia has been a holistic esthetician & healing arts practitioner for over a decade focusing on integrating indigenous healing rituals, plant spirit medicine, and meditation into modern-day practice. Lucretia brings her vivacious spirit and message of self-love in her work to inspire others to embrace their unique beauty and purpose. She is currently collecting stories throughout the south while working on expanding her BIPOC community healing arts and herbal education program. 📱 Find Lucretia on social media! 💻 Lucertia’s website: 📖 Lucretia's Book, African American Herbalism: ~~~ Mountain Rose Herbs is a purveyor of the highest quality organically grown herbs and spices, teas, essential oils, & botanical goods. You can find our organic botanical offerings on . 📖 📖 Join our community! 🌿 Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. 🌿 /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/41218370

Herbal Pharmacy | Featuring Betzy Bancroft 05/01/2026

Herbal Pharmacy | Featuring Betzy Bancroft This week on Herbal Radio, host Lucretia Van Dyke is joined by the herbalist and author of her new book, , Betzy Bancroft. Join us as they explore: Betzy writing her first book, Benefits and versatility of herbal powders The rise of the mushroom drink trend Teaching at Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary Gender inclusive language in educational writings 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 our podcast. Email us at or reach out on Instagram to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. 🎥 Check out the video interview to this episode on YouTube: Learn more about Betzy below! 🪻 Betzy Bancroft, RH(AHG) has had a deep appreciation for the magic of plants since childhood. She’s been teaching herbal medicine for over 3 decades, currently at and the , a non-profit herb school and clinic she helped found, as well as herbal and agricultural conferences. Betzy is a professional member of the practices as a clinical herbalist and a supervisor for VCIH’s student clinic. Betzy is also a Advisory Board member, and previously served as that organization’s office manager for a decade. She has compiled her experience and curriculum in the new book, just published by Chelsea Green. Besides medicine making, Betzy is also fascinated by microbes and phytonutrients. Join Betzy for her upcoming Herbal Pharmacy workshop on July 10-12, 2026 at Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary! Learn more and register here: ~~~ 🌻 Lucretia VanDyke began her herbalism journey as a little girl mixing herbs, clays, and muds on her grandparents’ farm. Today, Lucretia VanDyke has been in the herbal industry for over 20 years. As a holistic educator, speaker, herbalist, ceremonialist, spiritual light coach, intuitive energetic & reiki practitioner, diviner, storyteller, artist, and world traveler, Lucretia has accumulated over 3000 hours of training. She has studied with indigenous healers and some of the greatest minds of our time. Lucretia has been a holistic esthetician & healing arts practitioner for over a decade focusing on integrating indigenous healing rituals, plant spirit medicine, and meditation into modern-day practice. Lucretia brings her vivacious spirit and message of self-love in her work to inspire others to embrace their unique beauty and purpose. Her work with herbs and sacred practices honors women's wholeness through grief work, sexual trauma, ancestor connection, womb healing, self-empowerment, food alchemy, and holistic skincare. She is currently collecting stories throughout the south while working on expanding her BIPOC community healing arts and herbal education program. Find Lucretia on social media! Lucertia’s website: Lucretia's Book, African American Herbalism: ~~~ Mountain Rose Herbs is a purveyor of the highest quality organically grown herbs and spices, teas, essential oils, & botanical goods. You can find our organic botanical offerings on . 📖 📖 Join our community! 🌿 Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. 🌿 /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/41122145

The Fantastic World of Fungi | Featuring Gina Rivers 04/24/2026

The Fantastic World of Fungi | Featuring Gina Rivers This week on Herbal Radio, host Lucretia Van Dyke is joined by the National Science Educators at , Gina Rivers. Join us as we explore: How Paul Stamets grew the Host Defense® mycelial community Growing mushrooms vs. growing plants Science behind analyzing mushrooms for medicinal use Mycelium evolving alongside humans Fruiting bodies vs. mycelium: are they the same thing? Choosing the right mushroom(s) for your lifestyle The danger of online identification apps Lucretia’s and Gina’s favorite 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 our podcast. Email us at or reach out on to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. Learn more about Gina below! 🍄 Gina Rivers is a community herbalist and educator with over 30 years of experience in the natural products industry. Her curriculum vitae includes retail management, sales representation, herbal and nutritional education and consultation, and formulation. She began her study of herbalism at the age of 15 and has had the opportunity to study with some of the most eminent leaders in the field. Although she holds certifications from the Natural Healing College as a master herbalist and nutritional consultant, she maintains that plants and mushrooms are her greatest teachers and considers herself to be an ongoing student of their wise ways. Gina has worked for Host Defense for the last 12 years, first as a representative and, in the last 9 years, as an Educator and Product Formulator. She travels extensively to educate the public, retailers, and practitioners across the nation. EPISODE RESOURCES: Learn more about the parent company of Host Defense®: Read the Host Defense® blog: Check out the new line of Host Defense® mushroom gummies: Find Host Defense® on social media! Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Lucretia VanDyke began her herbalism journey as a little girl mixing herbs, clays, and muds on her grandparents’ farm. Today, Lucretia VanDyke has been in the herbal industry for over 20 years. As a holistic educator, speaker, herbalist, ceremonialist, spiritual light coach, intuitive energetic & reiki practitioner, diviner, storyteller, artist, and world traveler, Lucretia has accumulated over 3000 hours of training. She has studied with indigenous healers and some of the greatest minds of our time. Lucretia has been a holistic esthetician & healing arts practitioner for over a decade focusing on integrating indigenous healing rituals, plant spirit medicine, and meditation into modern-day practice. Lucretia brings her vivacious spirit and message of self-love in her work to inspire others to embrace their unique beauty and purpose. Her work with herbs and sacred practices honors women's wholeness through grief work, sexual trauma, ancestor connection, womb healing, self-empowerment, food alchemy, and holistic skincare. She is currently collecting stories throughout the south while working on expanding her BIPOC community healing arts and herbal education program. Find Lucretia on social media! Instagram: Lucertia’s website: Lucretia's Book, African American Herbalism: Watch the video version of this interview: ~~~ Mountain Rose Herbs is a purveyor of the highest quality organically grown herbs and spices, teas, essential oils, & botanical goods. You can find our organic botanical offerings on . 📖 Join our community! 🌿 Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. 🌿 /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/40998430

Purpose Pledge: Why Herbalists Should Care | Featuring David Bronner 04/17/2026

Purpose Pledge: Why Herbalists Should Care | Featuring David Bronner The is a collaborative initiative anchored in 10 clear, time-bound commitments that embed purpose into company governance, operations, and supply chains. It brings together an ecosystem of companies and allied support organizations in a shared, accountable community—where members learn from one another and measure progress publicly and transparently. This week on Herbal Radio, we are sharing a special conversation with David Bronner of , joined by host Jiling Lin, and Mountain Rose’s very own CEO/CFO, Cameron Stearns. Tune in to explore: : what it is, why it matters, and who should be paying attention What collective accountability looks likes through a business lens Radical transparency: from supply chain to consumer Envisioning a future of regenerative agriculture and natural products How other companies can join the Purpose Pledge movement What’s in store for the Purpose Pledge in the coming years? 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 our podcast. Email us at to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. 🎥 Watch the video version to this episode on our YouTube channel: ~~~ 🌷 Cameron Stearns is the CEO and CFO of , leading the independently-owned benefit company with a commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices. With a strong financial and strategic background, she ensures the company’s mission-driven growth while maintaining its core values of organic integrity, environmental stewardship, and community well-being. “Mountain Rose Herbs is delighted to commit to the Purpose Pledge and continue our journey towards a transparent and collaborative future that benefits both community and planet.” – Cameron Stearns, Mountain Rose Herbs CEO/CFO 🫧 David Bronner is Cosmic Engagement Officer (CEO) of , the top-selling natural brand of soap in North America. David was born in Los Angeles, California in 1973 and earned an undergraduate degree in biology from Harvard University. A dedicated vegan and an advocate for drug policy and criminal justice reform as well as regenerative organic agriculture and other social justice and environmental causes, David serves on the board of and the . He lives in Encinitas, California. “As a society we have to collectively embrace an economy based on ethical and not extractive and exploitative business practices. Purpose Pledge is an invitation for companies to rise and journey toward that just and healthy economy together.” – David Bronner, Dr. Bronner’s CEO 🪷 is an acupuncturist and herbalist in coastal southern California. A clinician and teacher, Jiling is also a passionate traveler, artist, and adventurer. Visit Jiling at — and get her free template and (五行) outline. Join her for seasonal beauty— and updates on her coming book! (Publication 2028) ~~~ Mountain Rose Herbs is a purveyor of the highest quality organically grown herbs and spices, teas, essential oils, & botanical goods. You can find our organic botanical offerings on . 📖 📖 Join our community! 🌿 Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. 🌿 /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/40916365

Herbalist Answers: What Herb Do You Wish People Knew More About? 04/10/2026

Southern Appalachian Medicinal Plants | Featuring Patricia Kyritsi Howell 04/03/2026

Flora’s Daughters | Featuring Julia Orquera Bianco & Meghan Henshaw 03/27/2026

Flora’s Daughters | Featuring Julia Orquera Bianco & Meghan Henshaw This week on Herbal Radio, host Lucretia Van Dyke is joined by the herbalist and artist dynamic duo, Julia Orquera Bianco and Meghan Henshaw. Tag along with us as they explore: Behind the scenes of Meghan’s and Julia’s zine, Committing to collaboration: the intersection of art and plants : a unique way to connect with plants Weaving different cultures and backgrounds together Women’s connection to plants throughout history What can we do for the plants vs. what can the plants do for us 📘 Get your hands on a copy of Julia and Meghan’s herbal zine: 🎥 Watch the video version to this interview on YouTube: Learn more about Julia and Meghan below! Julia Orquera Bianco was born in Argentina and lived in Mexico before moving to the United States in 2016. She earned a BFA from Universidad del Museo Social Argentino in 2012. In 2018 she graduated from the MFA program at Roski School of Art and Design, University of Southern California, Los Angeles. Bianco earned a Certificate on Sustainability from UCLA in 2020, was an intern in the Medicinal Plant Conservation Program at in 2022, and earned a Certificate in Permaculture Design from Cincinnati Permaculture Institute in 2023. Bianco interrogates Modern Western Culture, collective memory, and migration through the lens of a guest on the Land. Identity becomes an experience rather than a concept. Her work draws from her family and cultural heritage and from her practice with plants to craft stories where past, present, and place come together, redefining notions of belonging. 🌿 Julia’s business website, Mundo Q'enti: 🎨 Julia’s artist website: 🎭 Check out Julia’s upcoming gallery exhibitions and events: Meghan Henshaw has spent many years studying the plethora of ways in which medicinal plants are woven into the fabric of everyday life. This has led her all over the United States and abroad where she has worn many hats as a field researcher, wildcrafter, herbalist, and educator. Her medicinal plant studies began with an internship with a large herb company twenty years ago and was followed by formal botanical study in herbal science and ethnobotany. Meghan currently has a private practice in Cincinnati and sees clients for one on one herbal support and bodywork. As , she teaches herbal classes throughout the Midwest and crafts a line of herbal products which emphasize bioregional plants using many of the herbs she grows in a community garden in the city. 🌿 Meghan’s website, Ocotillo Herbals: 🌀 Meghan’s upcoming workshops: 📓 Ohio River Valley Herbal Zine Project: 📚 Llyod Library: Lucretia VanDyke began her herbalism journey as a little girl mixing herbs, clays, and muds on her grandparents’ farm. Today, Lucretia VanDyke has been in the herbal industry for over 20 years. As a holistic educator, speaker, herbalist, ceremonialist, spiritual light coach, intuitive energetic & reiki practitioner, diviner, storyteller, artist, and world traveler, Lucretia has accumulated over 3000 hours of training. She has studied with indigenous healers and some of the greatest minds of our time. Lucretia has been a holistic esthetician & healing arts practitioner for over a decade focusing on integrating indigenous healing rituals, plant spirit medicine, and meditation into modern-day practice. Lucretia brings her vivacious spirit and message of self-love in her work to inspire others to embrace their unique beauty and purpose. Her work with herbs and sacred practices honors women's wholeness through grief work, sexual trauma, ancestor connection, womb healing, self-empowerment, food alchemy, and holistic skincare. She is currently collecting stories throughout the south while working on expanding her BIPOC community healing arts and herbal education program. 📱Find Lucretia on social media! Instagram: 🌻 Lucertia’s website: 📚 Lucretia's Book, African American Herbalism: ~~~ Mountain Rose Herbs is a purveyor of the highest quality organically grown herbs and spices, teas, essential oils, & botanical goods. You can find our organic botanical offerings on . 📖 Join our community! 🌿 Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. 🌿 /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/40634350

Cultivating Sustainable Forestry Programs | Featuring Andrea Miller 03/20/2026

Cultivating Sustainable Forestry Programs | Featuring Andrea Miller This week on Herbal Radio, we are joined by Andrea Miller, a passionate Earth steward and Sustainable Forestry Director at Rural Action, an environmental nonprofit organization based in Appalachian Ohio. Tag along with us as we explore: : who, what, where, and why Finding medicinal herbs in unexpected urban areas How the pandemic sparked an increased interest in forest farming : get an associate degree in forest farming! & Rural Action: how industry can support medicinal plant conservation 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 our podcast. Email us at to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. Learn more about Andrea below! 🌲 Andrea Miller has roots that run deep in Appalachian Ohio. As a child, she spent countless hours on her great-grandparents’ farm in southeastern Ohio. Her great-grandmother was a ginseng steward and maintained a massive garden—interests that inspired Andrea to earn a degree in conservation biology from Bowling Green State University, followed by a master’s in herbalism from Maryland University of Integrative Health. After college, Andrea worked in Maryland for a time, managing the university’s herb garden and serving as the garden curator at . After living in Maryland for four years, she returned to Appalachian Ohio, where she worked for three years at , a medicinal plant nursery. In 2021, Andrea began managing the , and in 2024, she was promoted to Director of the program. In addition to her work at Rural Action, Andrea serves on the board of directors for the and the , and the leadership committee of the . In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, cooking, and spending time with her cat, Kiwi. 🎥 Watch the video version to this episode here: ~~~ Mountain Rose Herbs is a purveyor of the highest quality organically grown herbs and spices, teas, essential oils, & botanical goods. You can find our organic botanical offerings on . 📖 📖 Join our community! 🌿 Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. 🌿 /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/40549025

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Motherhood: Herbs to Grow Your Family | Featuring Cassidy Moss 02/27/2026

Motherhood: Herbs to Grow Your Family | Featuring Cassidy Moss This week on Herbal Radio, join host Tommy Nevar and the Seattle-based herbalist who weaves her knowledge of herbalism, motherhood, and mental health into her practice, Cassidy Moss. Tag along as we explore: Reconnecting with yourself after becoming a mom Herbs to support an anxious mind and body Importance of community for parents and children Leaning on foundational herbalism during and after pregnancy Nutrition and herbalism for postpartum depression 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 our podcast. Email us at to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. Learn more about Cassidy below! ⬇️ 🪻Cassidy Moss is a Clinical Herbalist in Seattle, seeing herbalism clients worldwide through her business, . Her path into herbal medicine began in the garden as a young girl and evolved into a lifelong pursuit of plant-based health - rooted in science, tradition, and real-world practice. After moving to the Pacific Northwest, she became immersed in organic farming and permaculture on Whidbey Island, and began studying wildcrafting, plant ecology, sustainability, and herbal cultivation. She has three children and as a parent and a person pursuing natural health strategies, Cassidy began managing a naturopathic clinic in Seattle while completing her training as a clinical herbalist. Working alongside naturopathic doctors has further expanded her knowledge of integrative care, pathophysiology, and the therapeutic use of botanicals. Cassidy has a special interest in women’s health, mental health and stress resilience, pregnancy and postpartum support, and optimizing neurodivergent minds through botanical medicine and lifestyle supports. Today, through Moss Herbalism, she offers personalized herbal consultations that draw from years of study, clinical collaboration, and land-based wisdom. She specializes in creating practical, holistic wellness plans that fit into modern life, helping clients reconnect with their health through medicinal plants and evidence-informed strategies. 📱 Find Cassidy on social media! 🌿 Book a consult with Cassidy: 🍃 Check out the Moss Herbalism resource page: 🎥 Watch the video version of this interview on YouTube: ~~~ Mountain Rose Herbs is a purveyor of the highest quality organically grown herbs and spices, teas, essential oils, & botanical goods. You can find our organic botanical offerings on . 📖 Join our community! 🌿 Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. 🌿 /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/40245720

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