Herbal Radio

Take your herbal education on-the-go with the official Mountain Rose Herbs podcast, Herbal Radio. Between our two series, Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, and our featured monthly episodes called Tea Talks with Jiling, Herbal Radio offers invaluable insights from a diverse range of experts in their field — on topics surrounding herbalism, agriculture, conservation, and more. Subscribe to Herbal Radio wherever you like to listen to podcasts so you don't miss a thing!

Daring to be FairWild | Featuring Sarah Vito 09/13/2025

Daring to be FairWild | Featuring Sarah Vito This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are joined by the environmental steward and change-maker on a mission to make a household name in the herbal industry, Sarah Vito. Join Sarah and Tommy as they explore: What it means to uphold the FairWild certification The seven key principles of wildharvesting Upholding biodiversity and uplifting humans with the FairWild Standard How plants have evolved alongside humans Unique challenges wild harvesters face in the herbal industry 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 [email protected] to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. 📺 Consider yourself more of a visual learner? 📺 🌾 Sarah Vito is North American Business Development Representative, working specifically with US-based brands and wild harvesters. Her work has been instrumental in certifying the first wild-harvested ingredients out of North America. A long-time sustainability advocate, Sarah began her career at in Washington, DC, after graduating from Gonzaga University, where she worked in the fundraising department while completing her Master's in Organizational Management from the George Washington University. Apart from sustainability, Sarah has over 15 years of experience working in manufacturing, including dietary supplements, food, and personal care. Her work experience spans sourcing, production management, sales, and finance. Previously, she served on the Board of Trustees. Currently, she is an active participant in the Sustainable Herbs Initiative and a co-lead for . Additionally, she holds certifications in Permaculture Design, Ecovillage Design, and Herbalism. Sarah also dedicates her time to teaching yoga at her local YMCA, writing poetry, tending her native and medicinal micro-forest in Salem, OR, and enjoying hiking and camping trips with her husband and two children. A native of Rhode Island, she and her family frequently return to her childhood home to enjoy New England's woods and shoreline. 🌿 Want to get your hands on FairWild ingredients? 🌿 🍂 Looking to get your business FairWild Certified? 🍂 📓 Can’t get enough of FairWild education? 📓 📝 Learn more about our work with FairWild on the ! ~~~ 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/38205400

Co-Creating with Nature, with Pam Montgomery | Tea Talks with Jiling 09/05/2025

Geekin’ Out About Herbs | Featuring Colleen Bingham 08/29/2025

Geekin’ Out About Herbs | Featuring Colleen Bingham This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are joined by certified herbalist, educator, and nerd for all things herbs, Colleen Bingham. Tag along with us as we explore Colleen’s herbalism journey, which began with the one and only Rosemary Gladstar, the river of experiences Colleen has floated through since then, and her views on our uncharted future with AI. As the founder of , Colleen shares her scientific approach to herbalism, explaining how her methods offer insight into not only the medicinal properties of the plant itself, but also provide a deep understanding of how an herb interacts with the human body. 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 [email protected] to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. More of a visual learner? 🌿📺 📺🌿 🌷Colleen Bingham is a lifelong nature-loving nerd and the founder of , a digital education hub for herbal medicine making and natural product development. She started her herbal journey in 2010 thanks to the writings of Rosemary Gladstar and an introductory herbal program with Jane Bothwell at the , later deepening her knowledge at the , where she became core faculty and taught for a decade. Colleen is a Certified Herbalist, natural product formulator, and educator with 13+ years of experience in the wellness space. She’s taught hundreds of students how to make herbal remedies from scratch, combining traditional wisdom with scientific insight. At herbnerd.com, her deep love of solubility, extraction, and phytochemistry culminate in niche courses that deepen her students’ understanding of why and how plants heal. Herbal skincare was her gateway into this work. In 2013, she launched , a cult-favorite brand and creative incubator for plant-based beauty before “green beauty” became mainstream. She’s also worked behind the scenes as a copywriter, formulator, education strategist, and DSHEA compliance/claims substantiation expert for national brands like , , , and . Her students know her for making herbalism accessible, fun, and crystal clear, blending her BFA in theatre with her Virgo moon sensibilities to keep classes engaging and practical. Whether you’re curious about making your own face cream or building a home apothecary, she’s here to help you nerd out on nature! Hone in your Herb Nerd skills! 🤓🌿 🌿🤓 Check out Colleen’s blog! 📝 📝 Peruse Colleen’s YouTube channel! 📀 📀 ~~~ 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/37951320

The Importance of Trust in the Herbal Industry | Featuring Mark Blumenthal 08/25/2025

The Importance of Trust in the Herbal Industry | Featuring Mark Blumenthal This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are joined by a leader in the herbal industry whose dedication to providing accessible and reliable education thrives in just about every corner of the herb world, Mark Blumenthal. Join Tommy and Mark as they dissect the importance of having trust in an herbal product—not only for the herb itself, but more importantly, trust in the company who makes it. Through the Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) by the American Botanical Council (ABC), Mark and his team of experts spend countless hours researching and unmasking deceptive herbal products prevalent in the vast sea that is the herbalism industry today. Mark’s work highlights a science-based approach to herbalism while simultaneously recognizing the rich folklore and cultural traditions behind it. 📺 PREFER VISUAL LEARNING? 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 [email protected] to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. Learn more about Mark and the American Botanical Council below! ⬇️ 🌿 Mark Blumenthal is the Founder and Executive Director of the —a leading, independent, research and educational nonprofit organization dedicated to disseminating accurate, reliable, and responsible information on herbs and medicinal plants, teas, essential oils, phytomedicines, beneficial plants, and edible and medicinal fungi. Blumenthal is Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of , ABC’s international peer-reviewed quarterly journal. He is also the founder and director of the ABC-AHP-NCNPR , a nonprofit international consortium committed to extensively researching and exposing adulteration and fraud in botanical ingredients sold in the global market. In 2010 he received the American Society of Pharmacognosy’s Varro E. Tyler Award and in 2018 he was named Outstanding International Ethnopharmacologist by the , and WholeFoods Magazine named Blumenthal Person of the Year in 2023. He has appeared on more than 400 radio and television shows and has written more than 500 articles, reviews, and book chapters and forewords for many publications. He was awarded Natural Health Magazine’s Hall of Fame Award for “…opening America’s eye to the healing powers of herbs.” For more than 50 years, he has been a leader in the global botanical and natural products community, promoting science-based herbal education and respect for scientific and clinical research, ethnobotanical traditions, sustainable and regenerative practices, and authenticity and transparency in the manufacture and marketing of herbs and phytomedicines. 📗 Read 🌿 Check out ! 📺 Tune in to ~~~ Join our community! Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/37826425

Herbal Fertility, with Liane Moccia | Tea Talks with Jiling 08/01/2025

Saving the Ancient Puglian Olive Tree | Featuring Ryan Neil 07/25/2025

Saving the Ancient Puglian Olive Tree | Featuring Ryan Neil “Mirai in Japanese means 'future'. It refers not to the immediate future, but to a distant dream, a romantic thought, the future yet to come, ever out of reach, unobtainable, and always evolving. It is the foreshadowing of the perpetual stewardship and unknown future that guides this very special relationship with the tree.” This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are joined by the botanical artist who is on a mission to weave ancient Japanese bonsai traditions with the native species of North America, Ryan Neil. Tune in with us as Ryan and Tommy dive into Ryan’s journey through the world of bonsai, how trees offer a reflection into ourselves, and the commendable mission to save the of Puglia, Italy. 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 [email protected] to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. Learn more about Ryan and Bonsai Mirai below! ⬇️ is an artist and entrepreneur who single-handedly carved a new space in the contemporary art canon—deemed American Bonsai. This style seeks to capture the essence of America’s wild spaces, utilizing native species and calling on ancient, asymmetrical forms. Based outside Portland, Oregon—Neil is at the helm of two companies, and , while constantly seeking to expand and perfect his creative endeavors. Neil’s work is a culmination of awe, grit and transience—an enigmatic representation of humans, trees, and our interdependent spaces in a steady, primordial flux. is a bonsai studio, garden and creative ecosystem based outside of Portland, Oregon. Founded in 2010 by artist and bonsai professional, Ryan Neil, to explore the dialogue between humans and the living tree after becoming the first western person to complete a 6-year apprenticeship under bonsai master, , in Japan's Saitama prefecture. As a horticultural incubator and creative facility, Mirai’s mission is to explore the boundaries and identity of bonsai in the western world through the context of the tree–where compositions reflect the vast array of native landscapes and cultures that are formed in their midst. 🪴Seeking some botanical bonsai inspiration?🪴 🎙️Tune in to Ryan’s very own podcast!🎙️ 🫒Learn how you can help save the Puglia ancient olive trees! 🫒 📱Follow Bonsai Mirai on social media!📱 Instagram Facebook 💿 Consider yourself more of a visual creature? 💿 ~~~ Join our community! Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/37550445

Weaving Ancestral Spirituality into Herbalism | Featuring Sabrina Peraza 07/18/2025

Weaving Ancestral Spirituality into Herbalism | Featuring Sabrina Peraza This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are thrilled to welcome Sabrina Peraza, a spiritually-connected mestiza folk herbalist whose practice weaves the rich traditions of herbalism with ancestral energetics. Join Tommy and Sabrina as they delve into her medicinal herb farm and apothecary, Flora Farm, where she embraces an all-encompassing approach to herbal medicine making. Together, they explore how Sabrina's unique perspective fosters deep elemental relationships with plants, drawing from her multicultural lineage and traditional healing practices to create meaningful connections and healing within her community. 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 [email protected] to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. Learn more about Sabrina and Flora Farm below! ⬇️ is a mestiza folk herbalist, farmer, ceremonialist, and founder of Flora Farm, a medicinal herb farm and herbal apothecary in Port Angeles, Washington. Flora Farm provides a CSA program, herbal and energetic medicine preparations, medicinal plants and seeds, as well as in-person and online community education opportunities around herbalism, farming, ceremony, and land stewardship. Sabrina centers the wisdom and healing traditions of her mixed-race ancestry to enculturate and enrich her farming, medicine-making, and ceremonial practices as a way of honoring her heritage while creating something meaningful to share with her community as a result of her efforts. She offers custom herbal medicine formulation and 1:1 intuitive healing sessions where she specializes in facilitating ancestral mediation and sharing bespoke rituals that create bridges to personal guides, nature spirits, and plants for personal, familial, and ecological healing. Check out the upcoming and ongoing offerings at Flora Farm! 🪸 🪸 *Coming winter 2025 🌿 🌿 💫 💫 🌸 🌸 🌻 Visit the Flora Farm website and sign up for the Flora Farm Newsletter!🌻 📱Follow along with Flora Farm on social media! 📱 Instagram ~ Facebook ~ ~ 💿 Consider yourself more of a visual creature? 💿 ~ Join our community! Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/37459960

Back-To-Back Botanical Events, with AHPA & United Plant Savers | Featuring Alexis Durham & Susan Leopold 07/11/2025

Back-To-Back Botanical Events, with AHPA & United Plant Savers | Featuring Alexis Durham & Susan Leopold This episode is a proud partnership with & This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are joined by two dedicated and passionate advocates, educators, and leaders within the herbal industry, Alexis Durham and Susan Leopold. Tag along with Tommy and these two inspiring women for an episode exploring the six days of back-to-back educational botanical events coming to the Cincinnati area this September! Join us for the , the —led in part by Tommy Nevar, our very own host of Herbal Radio—and the first-ever , to gain invaluable knowledge alongside the ever-growing plant people community. 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 [email protected] to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) is pleased to invite customers of Mountain Rose Herbs to register for the 2025 AHPA Botanical Congress and Small Business Bootcamp at the discounted AHPA member rate. To redeem this special offer, please contact Alexis Durham at . 🪻Join the biennial global gathering of herbalists, healers, and plant lovers alike! 🪻 September 12th – 14th | Cincinnati, OH 📓 Learn the ropes of the herbal and dietary supplement industry! 📓 September 15th, 2025 7:30am – 5pm EDT | Cincinnati, OH 🌲 Wrap up your week of non-stop herbal education with a brand new AHPA event! 🌲 September 16th – 17th, 2025 | Cincinnati, OH This episode discusses some Appalachian environmental and sustainability initiatives that could use your help: 🌱 🌱 🌱 Learn more about Alexis and Susan below! ⬇️ 🌻 Alexis Durham is the Director of Education for the , where she develops and manages AHPA’s educational programs in addition to planning and coordinating AHPA meetings and events. Her work ensures that members are well informed of issues impacting the industry and that members have forums to collaborate with each other and AHPA staff. Alexis earned her B.Sc. in Herbal Sciences from and began teaching while serving as Education Coordinator for the in Austin, TX. A desire to learn more from the plants themselves brought her to southern Oregon, where she worked for and taught for . She coordinated the for the and served as Bastyr University’s garden supervisor and adjunct faculty, as well as program coordinator for the , teaching students to create healing landscapes with medicinal and edible plants. Alexis spent several years working at , most recently as their Director of Botanical Affairs, where she was involved with herbal education, regulatory compliance, product development and community engagement. She is passionate about plants, herbalism, and conservation, and serves on the Board of Directors for . Her happiest moments are spent in nature, listening to birds and caring for her garden. 🌿 Susan Leopold is an ethnobotanist and conservation biologist known for her work in the fields of plant conservation, sustainable agriculture, and ethnobotany. She is the Executive Director of the , a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting native medicinal plants of the United States and Canada and their habitat. Leopold is an advocate for ethical wildcrafting practices, community-based conservation initiatives, and the preservation of traditional plant knowledge. 💿 Consider yourself more of a visual creature? 💿 Join our community! Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/37367060

Art that Breathes, with Tony(a) Lemos | Tea Talks with Jiling 07/03/2025

Breathe in the Wild, Exhale the Worry | Featuring Jesse Wolf Hardin 06/27/2025

Breathe in the Wild, Exhale the Worry | Featuring Jesse Wolf Hardin 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 our podcast. Email us at [email protected] to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. Learn more about Wolf and the upcoming Good Medicine Confluence below! ⬇ 🐺Jesse Wolf Hardin is an impactful author covering all aspects of healing, as well as an ecosopher, ecological restorationist, personal counsel, graphic artist, musician, and historian on an impassioned mission –– a champion of diversity and what he coined “ReWilding,” and of course an impassioned proponent of nature’s medicines. Wolf co-founded with Kiva Rosethorn both the international Good Medicine Confluence gathering and Plant Healer Quarterly magazine and is the author of over 25 books on herbalism, nature connection and personal realization. For more information go to: 🏜️The Good Medicine Confluence is a unique annual educational event and celebration held in the forested mountains of the enchanted Southwest each Summer, with you being invited to join the next empowering gathering Aug. 17th - 20th at the wondrous Ghost Ranch in New Mexico: 📚The Plant Healer Online Bookstore is the largest single source or herbal related books and ebooks, both titles by Jesse Wolf Hardin and Kiva Rosethorn as well as focused compilations by many dozens of other visionary herbalists: 📇Plant Healer Magazine is the most in-depth and artistic magazine available for herbal practitioners, artisans and healers of culture, see: 🌿Herbaria Monthly is a totally FREE full color zine, full of herbal information, inspiration and empowerment. You are invited to subscribe at no cost at: 💿 Consider yourself more of a visual creature? 💿 ~~~ Join our community! Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/37167970

Celebrating 25 Years of Wild Carrot Herbals | Featuring Jody Berry 06/23/2025

Celebrating 25 Years of Wild Carrot Herbals | Featuring Jody Berry 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 horizon for Wild Carrot Herbals after celebrating 25 years of growing her passion for plants into a thriving business. 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 [email protected] to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. Learn more about Jody and Wild Carrot Herbals below! ⬇️ 🌼 Jody Berry is the founder and formulator of , a botanical skincare company dedicated to connecting people to the healing power of nature. Her journey began in the early 1990s as an organic farmer at The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. Surrounded by medicinal plants and the rhythm of the natural world, Jody developed a deep respect for the earth and its ability to nourish and heal. That connection grew into a passion for plants and in 2000, Wild Carrot Herbals was born. Rooted in whole plants, biodynamic practices, and a fierce love for the land, Jody’s formulations reflect a belief that skincare should be as nourishing as the earth it comes from. With a background in midwifery and a lifelong commitment to holistic health, she’s crafted products to care for the sensitive, the mindful, and the curious. Anyone seeking gentle, effective ways to tend to themselves and the world around them. From healing cracked gardener’s hands to soothing delicate baby skin, Jody’s work is about more than skincare. It’s a celebration of resilience, kindness, and the wild beauty that surrounds us all. She lives and works in rural northeast Oregon, where Wild Carrot Herbals continues to thrive as a small, family-run company dedicated to creating with intention and inspiring thoughtful care for our bodies and our planet just celebrating our 25th anniversary this year on May 31st. 🥕 Peruse Jody’s herbal-inspired skincare offerings! 🥕 🛍️ Prefer in-person shopping? Check out Jody’s shop in Enterprise, OR! 🛍️ 🌿 Want to learn from the formulator herself? Check out Jody’s blog! 🌿 💿 Consider yourself more of a visual learner? 💿 Join our community! Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/37081320

Herbalism for the Neurodivergent Mind | Featuring Brynna Herbener 06/13/2025

Herbalism for the Neurodivergent Mind | Featuring Brynna Herbener — 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 explore the identity of neurodivergence and how different frames of mind lend unique perspectives throughout herbalism that help strengthen our connection and understanding of plants. Be sure to tune in all the way till the end of the episode to listen in to Tommy’s first-ever Tarot reading! 🃏 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 [email protected] to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. Learn more about Brynna below! ⬇ Brynna Herbener is a Tarot reader and herbalist at in Fort Collins, Colorado. She is highly sensitive, Autistic, and has ADHD. Her focuses in herbalism include ancestral healing + herbal practices, neurodivergence, sexuality, herbal mythology, flower essences, and plant spirit medicine. Brynna offers general Tarot readings as well as Mystic Adornment Tarot readings. Mystic Adornment readings blend Tarot with Brynna’s passion for personal style and college background in Fashion Design. 🔮 Seeking some herbal insights? Check out Brynna’s Tarot reading business! 🔮 🌼 Learn more about Brynna’s herbalism work! 🌼 💿 Consider yourself more of a visual creature? 💿 ***Caution: Pulsatilla, also known as Pasqueflower, is discussed in this episode. While Pulsatilla is a powerful herbal ally, it can be toxic in certain doses. As with all medicinal herbs, it is essential to seek guidance from a qualified healthcare professional and/or herbalist to determine what is appropriate for your body’s unique needs. Join our community! Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/36961710

Spice Apothecary, with Bevin Clare | Tea Talks with Jiling 06/06/2025

Rerelease: Uprooting Racism & Seeding Sovereignty | Featuring Leah Penniman & Lulu Moyo 05/30/2025

Rerelease: Uprooting Racism & Seeding Sovereignty | Featuring Leah Penniman & Lulu Moyo 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 Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we proudly bring you an impactful and galvanizing conversation with two individuals leading the way toward a future of harmony and equity within our food systems. Leah Penniman, the Co-Founder of , and Lulu Moyo, the Co-Director of the , join us for a thought-provoking conversation surrounding the injustices and deep-rooted racism we continue to face within our food systems today, and their combined missions to facilitate powerful food sovereignty programs and hands-on farming opportunities to train the next generation of activist-farmers and strengthen the movement for food sovereignty and community self-determination. As always, we thank you for joining us on another botanical adventure. We are honored to have you tag along with us on this botanical ride. Remember, we want to hear from you! Your questions, ideas, and who you want to hear from will be invaluable to this new series. So please, email us at to let us know what solutions you’d like us to uncover within the vast world of herbalism next. About Leah & Lulu: 🪻 Leah Penniman (all pronouns) is a Black Kreyol farmer, author, mother, and food justice activist who has been tending the soil and organizing for an anti-racist food system for 25 years. She currently serves as founding Co-ED and Farm Director of in Grafton, New York, a Black & Brown led project that works toward food and land justice. Her books are and . Find out more about Leah’s work at and follow her @soulfirefarm on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 🌷 Lulama (Lulu) Moyo (she/they) is a Co-Director for the program. She works to cultivate opportunities and audiences for sustained community centered learning as a BIPOC food justice advocate, university instructor rooted in decolonization and social change pedagogy, spoken word poet and storyteller, anti-racism organizer, and budding herbalist and traditional healer. Lulama received her B.A. in International Development and Social Change and her Master’s Degree in Community Development and Planning from Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts. Her passion is in global education and policy, as well as the concerns facing Africans in the diaspora. Lulama has vast experience in youth work and creative arts community activism in the United States and Southern Africa. As a queer, Zimbabwean, femme she works to honor the intersectional histories of Black and Brown lineages in order to uphold our dignity, humanity, and love. Join our community! Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/36779720

Yah’s Apothecary, with KhadiYah Preciado | Tea Talks with Jiling 05/23/2025

Leading the Future of Farming by Example | Featuring Elise & Jeff Higley 05/16/2025

Leading the Future of Farming by Example | Featuring Elise & Jeff Higley 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 July 27 – 29. Filled with classes on medicine making, materia medica, botanical crafting, and hands-on experience for what life on an herb farm is like, Oshala Herb Camp weaves agriculture, herbalism, and sustainability into one to create a weekend of community building with plant-lovers from all walks of life. Be sure to check out the hyperlink above or detailed links included below to learn more about this invaluable opportunity! Learn more about Oshala Farm and the farmers behind it below! ⬇️ 🚜 is a 290-acre Regenerative Organic Certified® family farm in Southern Oregon growing more than 80 varieties of medicinal and culinary herbs. With Elise's background in Western Herbalism and Jeff’s background in organic farming, they blended their dreams and created a full-fledged herb farm in 2013. Oshala Farm is where they cultivate with consciousness to ensure that their herbs are grown with care, dedication, and a love for the land. Elise and Jeff consider it an honor to be stewards of the Earth and to grow herbs that support community health. 🪻Elise Higley is a folk herbalist, wife, mother, grandmother, and farmer. She was inspired to start an herb farm when she started a line of herbal teas, but she had trouble sourcing herbs domestically and with the quality she was looking for. In her pastime, (10pm - 5am) she works on agricultural advocacy as a board member of . Elise also represents a farmer’s voice on the board of the . Elise has taught for over a decade at numerous national herbal gatherings and events along with organizing and hosting an annual herb camp on Oshala Farm for the past 5 years. 👨🏼‍🌾 Jeff Higley has spent over the last 25 years farming vegetables in Southern California for CSAs, farmer’s markets, and restaurants. He has grown vanilla, kava, fruit, flowers, and vegetables in Fiji for wholesale, resort, and direct markets. Jeff currently leads the farming at Oshala Farm and also maintains a busy teaching schedule, where he teaches about growing herbs, drying, and farm finance at Universities, conferences, and events. Read all about the Oshala Herb Camp on the ! 🏕️ 🏕️ Learn about last year’s Oshala Herb Camp on the ! 🌾 🌾 Take a virtual journey through Oshala Farm on our YouTube Channel! ⛰️ ⛰️ Find out why Mountain Rose Herbs can’t get enough of 🌿 🌿 💿 Consider yourself more of a visual creature? 📀 Check out Elise and Jeff’s video interview on our YouTube Channel! Join our community! Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/36568170

Illustration to Influence Conservation | Featuring Emily Poole 05/15/2025

Illustration to Influence Conservation | Featuring Emily Poole 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 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 invaluable to our podcast. Email us at [email protected] to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. 📣 Exciting announcement! The Herbal Radio team is thrilled to be bringing back the video portion of our interviews, which now also includes closed captioning. You can find and all future video recordings on the . Learn more about Emily below! ⬇ 🌸 Emily Poole is a natural history illustrator based in Eugene, Oregon. After receiving her BFA in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2016, she returned west to put down roots in the mossy hills of Oregon, where she can be found exploring tidepools and cliffsides, gathering inspiration and making artwork about our fellow species and how to be better neighbors with them. A lifelong love for nature and animals as well as her upbringing in wild and remote spaces has guided Emily's work into the realm of conservation. Creating playful and accessible images that foster an emotional connection between the viewer and the subject matter, Emily seeks to engage viewers in learning about what’s going on in the natural world and what they can do to protect it. Emily has produced natural history illustration work for clients including , , , and . Her work has appeared in the and the , and she has published illustrations in six books including, and . Emily has two books forthcoming with Mountaineers Books, the first will be released in late 2026. 🎨 Check out Emily’s website and portfolio! 📱 Find Emily on Instagram 🦎 Peruse Emily’s collection of stickers, blankets, beanies, and more! Join our community! Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/36461960

Botany in a Day, with Thomas Elpel | Tea Talks with Jiling 05/05/2025

The Language of Plants | Featuring Matthew Wood 04/25/2025

Restoring Roots Through Representation | Featuring Ruth-Ann Thorn 04/18/2025

Restoring Roots Through Representation | Featuring Ruth-Ann Thorn This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are joined by the profoundly talented and prominent Native American gallerist, documentary filmmaker, writer, and passionate entrepreneur, Ruth-Ann Thorn. As a member of the , Ruth-Ann joins us for a conversation surrounding why cultural representation and awareness for Native American peoples is crucial throughout every industry and community—whether that be art, filmmaking, wellness, herbalism, and everything in-between. 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 invaluable to our podcast. Email us at [email protected] to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. “Just because we can’t speak the language of water, does not mean that water does not have a language.” – Ruth-Ann Thorn Learn more about Ruth-Ann below! ⬇ 🌼 Ruth-Ann Thorn, an enrolled tribal member of the , is a prominent figure in the global art industry with a diverse range of expertise spanning over three decades. In 1995, she established to cater to private collectors, institutions, and corporations. Over the years, EC Galleries blossomed into multiple locations in San Diego, Beverly Hills, Laguna Beach, Ceasars Forum Shops in Las Vegas, NV, and Breckenridge, CO. Furthering her commitment to supporting artists, in 2000 she founded , a full-service company offering artists assistance in PR, sales and marketing, curation, and exhibition planning. Ruth-Ann Thorn also extends her influence as a key adviser and consultant to Indian Country. Her consultancy firm, , specializes in curating art for a range of spaces such as hotel expansions, government centers, health care facilities, and casinos, always with a keen awareness of cultural relevance. Beyond her entrepreneurial endeavors, Ruth-Ann Thorn is a seasoned documentary filmmaker, director, producer, and host. Her notable works include , a 12-episode series aired on FNX and PBS from 2018 to 2023, and , a groundbreaking travel show that sheds light on the narratives of modern-day Native Americans, set to be broadcasted in 2024 on , , and globally distributed by . From 2004 to 2012, she held the position of Editor-in-Chief at Off the and additionally contributed as a writer for . Ruth-Ann Thorn is also recognized as the co-founder of , a technological platform that serves as a highly secure global art registry, providing artists, sellers, and buyers with a permanent title certificate and a detailed record of authenticity, provenance, and ownership. In 2022, demonstrating her innovative spirit, she founded , a pioneering skincare brand formulated by a Native woman and infused with acorn oil sourced from tribal land. Ruth-Ann Thorn’s multifaceted contributions to the art industry and her steadfast dedication to promoting cultural awareness exemplify her as a visionary leader. Join our community! Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/36137580

The Generosity of Plants, with Rosemary Gladstar | Tea Talks with Jiling 04/11/2025

Self-Reliant & Resilient Herbalism | Featuring Suzanne Tabert 04/04/2025

Self-Reliant & Resilient Herbalism | Featuring Suzanne Tabert This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are joined by the profoundly knowledgeable, multi-faceted herbal educator and author, Suzanne M. Tabert (a.k.a. The Queen Bee 🐝). Tune in as Thomas and Suzanne take a deep dive into the mindset behind the practice of self-reliant herbalism, how to translate your passions into a career, and how generosity from plants has a ripple effect on individuals and communities. 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 invaluable to our podcast. Email us at [email protected] to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. Learn more about Suzanne and Cedar Mountain Herb School below! ⬇ 🌻 With over 38 years of teaching experience, Suzanne M. Tabert is a highly respected bioregional herbalist, educator, speaker, and author, deeply committed to teaching sustainable herbal medicine practices. As the Director of Herbal Education at the , she offers both immersive in-person apprenticeship programs and accessible online resources, including a , recorded webinars, and eBooks, all focusing on in-depth herbal instruction, remedy making, and healthy lifestyles. Suzanne also brings 12 years of experience as an adjunct professor at , further enriching her expertise in botanical medicine. In addition to being a sought-after presenter at herbal conferences and a writer for several large publications, Suzanne is the author of and . Suzanne has trained thousands in wildcrafting, phytochemistry, botanical medicine making, and holistic wellness. Her warmth and deep understanding of herbs, far beyond simple remedies, create an environment of community and connection for her students. “The plants are always teaching us; all we need to learn is to open our senses to them.” - Suzanne Tabert 📲 Find Suzanne and Cedar Mountain Herb School on social media! Portfolio/Website:Quick Links:Instagram:TikTok: Facebook:YouTube: Pinterest: Looking to learn straight from the source? Check out some of Suzanne’s herbal education offerings! 📚 Upcoming Apprenticeship Programs: 🌱 🪻 Check out the article and yummy recipes Suzanne guest wrote for our blog! 🌿 Join our community! Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/35997900

Herbs in Every Season | Featuring Bevin Cohen 03/28/2025

Herbs in Every Season | Featuring Bevin Cohen This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are welcoming back guest who joined us last autumn to share with us all about , Bevin Cohen! For his second Herbal Radio adventure, Bevin and Thomas delve over the release of his newest book, —an enthralling must-have read for any gardener, farmer, homesteader, herbalist, and all who fall between. Brimming with detailed plant profiles, simple yet practical recipes and remedies, and invaluable insights on how to practice herbalism in alignment with the seasons; Herbs in Every Season offers wisdom to anyone looking to build their connection with Mother Earth. 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 invaluable to our podcast. Email us at [email protected] to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. Learn more about Bevin and Small House Farm below! ⬇ 🌾 Bevin Cohen is an award winning author, owner of and host of the popular podcast, . Bevin offers workshops and lectures across the country on the benefits of living closer to the land through seeds, herbs, and locally grown food. He is a food and garden writer whose work has appeared in many national publications and he's the author of more than ten books, including and his latest, . 📚 Check out all of Bevin’s books 📖 Get your hands on a copy of Bevin’s brand new book, 🎙️ Tune in to Bevin’s very own popular podcast, 🌾 Learn more about the mission of Small House Farm 📲 Join the Small House Farm family on Patreon 👨🏽‍🌾 Find Bevin and Small House Farm on social media! Instagram - Facebook - YouTube - Join our community! Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/35858385

The Power of Music & Tea | Featuring Kevin Cole 03/21/2025

Home Apothecaries for Every Home | Featuring Mel Mutterspaugh 03/14/2025

Affrilachian Herbalism: Women of Color Herbalists of the South | Featuring Lucretia VanDyke 03/07/2025

Affrilachian Herbalism: Women of Color Herbalists of the South | Featuring Lucretia VanDyke This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are resharing an excerpt from our 2021 Virtual Spring Free Herbalism Project. The is an interactive community event with lectures from expert herbalists, music, and community--all free of charge! This is one of the ways in which Mountain Rose Herbs hopes to give back to herbalists and our local community. We hope you enjoy tuning in to Lucretia VanDyke’s presentation on Women of Color Herbalists of the South. 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. Throughout history people of color have played important roles in the world of healthcare. From the granny midwife, herbalist, abolitionist, from our food for the soul to the medicine women who united communities. Join Lucretia in speaking their names to understand their journey and the importance of their contribution to the world of the healing arts. 🌻 began her journey through herbalism as a little girl mixing herbs, clays, and muds on her grandparent’s farm. Now, with over 20 years of herbalism under her belt, Lucretia proudly stands as an author, 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 where she 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 honor women's wholeness through grief work, sexual trauma, ancestor connection, womb healing, self-empowerment, food alchemy, and holistic skincare. Lucretia is also the author of , which takes readers through a unique lens of the origins of herbal practices rooted in African American tradition—from its beginnings in ancient Egypt to modern day America. ***You may notice in this episode that Lucretia mentions she is currently working on publishing her book. If we fast forward a bit since when this recording took place—Lucretia’s book, , has been a successful publication since 2022! 🌿 You can read Lucretia's blog post 🌿 Check out the full recording of our 🌸 Missed the 2025 Virtual Free Herbalism Project hosted last Friday? Never fear! Join our community! Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/35488115

Awakening Artemis, with Vanessa Chakour | Tea Talks with Jiling 02/28/2025

The Women Revolutionizing Regenerative Agriculture | Featuring Stephanie Anderson 02/21/2025

The Women Revolutionizing Regenerative Agriculture | Featuring Stephanie Anderson This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we joined by the award-winning author who is on a literary mission to amplify the voices of the women combatting climate change through regenerative agriculture, . Tune in as Stephanie shares what it means to be a women working within our industrialized food system, inspiring stories from diverse female farmers who are riding a green wave of change, and what inspired Stephanie to write her latest book, We hope this episode provides our listeners with takeaways on how the resilient women within our food system offer an instrumental perspective towards building a future of socially responsible and sustainable food. 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. Learn more about Stephanie below! ⬇ 🌾 Stephanie Anderson is the author of . Her work has appeared in The Rumpus, TriQuarterly, Flyway, Hotel Amerika, Terrain.org, The Chronicle Review, Sweet and others. Stephanie is the 2020 winner of the Margolis Award for social justice journalism and a co-editor for the University of Nebraska Press “Our Regenerative Future” book series. Her debut nonfiction book, titled , won a 2020 Nautilus Award and 2019 Midwest Book Award. Stephanie holds an MFA from Florida Atlantic University, where she serves as Assistant Professor of Creative Nonfiction. 📗 Get your hands on a copy of 📘 Finished reading? Check out Stephanie's other award-winning book, Join our community! Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/35319725

Get Passionate for Plants with Herbal Matchmaking | Featuring CoreyPine Shane 02/14/2025

Get Passionate for Plants with Herbal Matchmaking | Featuring CoreyPine Shane This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are celebrating our passion for plants in honor of Valentine’s Day with the profoundly knowledgeable educator, author, “herbal matchmaker”, and Director of the , CoreyPine Shane (RH). Tune in as Thomas and CoreyPine explore how herbalist practitioners utilize matchmaking tools to recommend botanicals that align with a patient’s unique health goals, as well as how nervines and adaptogens can help us adapt to external stressors we experience throughout our ever-changing and evolving world. Leaning on our plant partners through stressful events, such as the recent devastation and displacement caused by Hurricane Helene, is something CoreyPine is no stranger to. As a member of the —a grassroots effort providing on-the-ground assistance to those directly affected by the catastrophe, CoreyPine understands the impact behind establishing connections with plants to help heal a community from the inside out. 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. Learn more about CoreyPine below! ⬇ 🌾 CoreyPine Shane (RH) has been running the since 1999, teaching people how to artfully blend Chinese and Western herbal traditions with a focus on local plants. His book, (Timber Press), covers how to identify, ethically harvest, and use the wild plants of the Southeastern U.S. and features his photography. CoreyPine has taught across the United States and in Europe, at many national herb conferences, and is a Registered Herbalist with the . He strongly believes in the healing power of nature, including our own bodies, and that herbs and herbal philosophy have a special place in health care alongside conventional medicine. 🌿 Find out more about the Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine in-person courses and a few online classes at: ❤️‍🩹 Discover how you can support the Appalachian Herb Collective’s Hurricane Helene “re-leaf” efforts at: 📚 Check the books CoreyPine mentioned during his interview: Join our community! Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/35278100

Energetic Herbalism, with Kat Maier | Tea Talks with Jiling 02/07/2025

Energetic Herbalism, with Kat Maier | Tea Talks with Jiling This week on Tea Talks with Jiling, we are joined by Kat Maier RH, (AHG). Kat is the founder and director of Sacred Plant Traditions, a center for herbal studies in Charlottesville, Virginia. One of her greatest accomplishments has been to train many clinical herbalists who have gone onto to begin other schools, apothecaries or open practices. In clinical practice for over 30 years, Kat teaches internationally at universities, conferences, and herbal schools. She is a founding member of , a nonprofit dedicated to providing accessible herbal medicine to local communities. This grew out of her school’s free clinic which was one of the first on the east coast and went on to be a template for other schools. She began her study of plants as a Peace Corps volunteer, and her training as a Physician’s Assistant allows her to weave the language of biomedicine into her practice of traditional energetic herbalism. Kat is coauthor of , as well as the author of the Nautilus Award winning book— As a passionate steward of the plants, Kat also served as president of and was the recipient of the organization’s first Medicinal Plant Conservation Award. 🪻Visit Kat Maier at 🪷 In today’s conversation, Jiling and Kat discuss: Building plant and human relationships through Medicine of Place Watching what’s in bloom What is Energetic Herbalism Plants as teachers Dreamtime and dream seeds, winter rituals for resting into fresh potential 🌿 is a Licensed Acupuncturist () and herbalist in Ventura, CA. 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. Visit Jiling at and join her for seasonal beauty. Join our community! Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/34852370

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