Herbal Radio

Ready to devour some inspiring herbal education? We're thrilled to share our very own podcast: Herbal Radio! This community resource is a collection of curated lectures from some of our generation's most esteemed herbalists. These informational talks are from our event, the Free Herbalism Project, audio extracted from our YouTube channel, and more.

Asian American Herbalism | Tea Talks Roundtable 10/04/2024

Environmental Grief & Herbalism | Featuring Emily Ruff 09/27/2024

Environmental Grief & Herbalism | Featuring Emily Ruff This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are sharing an awakening conversation surrounding the intersection of herbalism and grief with the author, educator, non-profit leader, and environmental advocate, Emily Ruff. Driven by her profound dedication and compassion, Emily sits down with us to dissect the individual and collective impact that environmental grief has on our communities, and how redefining its influence may play a key role in re-establishing a symbiotic relationship with our planet. We’ll explore how this can be accomplished by leaning on our plant allies in times of loss, which will not only provide us with the medicinal value of a botanical but also strengthen our gratitude for the gifts nature provides us. In turn, this strengthened connection allows us to join the planet on its journey toward healing, hand-in-hand. In Emily’s words, "Working with herbs for grief does not erase the causes of grief or the need for us to continue working towards collective liberation and justice, but hopefully, it gives us more fortitude and resilience to be able to do that." 🌿 Emily Ruff is a community herbalist who has practiced the art and science of plant healing for two decades. She is an author, educator, non-profit leader, and environmental advocate. Emily's background in gardening and botany came in childhood while wandering the wilderness and digging in the sandy soils of Florida with her grandfather, a sustenance farmer, and her father, an earth and space sciences professor. Her studies continued through apprenticeships in Guatemala under the tutelage of local healers on the southern coast of Lake Atitlan, in the mountains of Vermont at the feet of Rosemary Gladstar, and in the Central Florida apothecary Leaves & Roots with herbalists Carolyn Whitford and George D’Arcy. Emily received her Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Central Florida and a certificate in Curanderismo at the University of New Mexico. In 2005, Emily founded the as a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to cultivating a sustainable community through education in Central Florida and a robust online curriculum serving students globally. Inspired to cultivate regional community, Emily founded the annual in 2012. In 2018, Emily formed a non-profit organization to carry forth Rosemary Gladstar's legacy of conservation, education, and healing through stewardship of , where Emily currently serves as director. She has served on the local Selectboard for the Town of Orange and currently sits on the Regional Clean Water Advisory Committee. Emily’s dedication to preserving bioregional medicinal plant traditions led her to become a board member of . She served multiple terms as president of the Herb Society of Central Florida and as co-founder of Homegrown Local Food Cooperative. In response to the tragic shooting at Pulse Nightclub, Emily founded the and later formed the Herbal Action Network to continue weaving the web of compassionate herbalism into community engagement. Emily is an instructor in the and the and is a Bach Flower Registered Practitioner. In 2022, Emily received the Herbal Community Builder Award in recognition of her service to the community and planet. Join our community! Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/33224702

The Herbal Doula, with Marie White | Tea Talks with Jiling 09/20/2024

Herbalism, Healthcare, & History | Featuring Nicole Telkes 09/13/2024

Herbalism, Healthcare, & History | Featuring Nicole Telkes This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are thrilled to share an eye-opening conversation with the passionate author, knowledgeable educator, and jack of all trades within the herbal world, Nicole Telkes. Listen in as Thomas and Nicole deep dive into how the collision of cultures for millennia weaved our understanding of herbalism in the present day, the troubling history between herbalism and American healthcare, and how we can reconnect the herbal community in a changing world through the core of herbalism itself: the botanicals that surround us. In Nicole’s words, “You can accomplish so much with just a simple cup of tea with people”. 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. 🌷Nicole Telkes RH(AHG) is an award-winning practicing herbalist, author, and clinical mentor. She has a background in botanical studies, plant conservation work, community activism, and herbal first-aid clinics. She wrote the books Medicinal Plants of Texas and Herbcraft: The Complete Guide to 21st Century Holistic Western Herbalism. Nicole manages a and currently supervises the gardens at . She is the founder and lead instructor at the , founded in 2003. She is best known for her work freeing fire cider as one of the Fire Cider 3. Nicole works on the Board of Directors of the nonprofit, (SWSBM) to help preserve the legacy of Michael Moore and is starting another nonprofit, The Community Herbalist Alliance. Southwest School of Botanical Medicine Resources: Check out Michael Moore’s revamped website launching September 21st Subscribe to join the SWSBM newsletter Want to support SWSBM work towards maintaining Michael Moore’s website and future projects? Click to make a tax deductible contribution. Find where to get your hands on Nicole’s published books below: 🌿 *Use code Bulk5 to receive 33% off 5 or copies, or use code Bulk10 to receive 40% off of 10 copies! Direct sales only. 🌼 Find Nicole on Social Media: Instagram: Facebook: /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/33047662

Cook, Cure & Conjure with Sobande Greer | Tea Talks with Jiling 09/06/2024

Healthy Soil, Healthy Food, Healthy People | Featuring Annie Brown 08/30/2024

Healthy Soil, Healthy Food, Healthy People | Featuring Annie Brown This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are joined by the passionate and insightful Vice President of Development at the Annie Brown. As a true specialist surrounding all things organic agriculture, Annie shares with us how the Rodale Institute was founded during the boom of chemicals being introduced to the farming industry and how one businessman’s intuition led him from the hustle and bustle of NYC to rural Pennsylvania; where he studied agriculture practices of Indigenous populations that grew successful crops without the need for synthetic chemicals. From here, J.I. Rodale taught himself and his family how to effectively grow food without pesticides and chemical fertilizers. This led to the founding of the Rodale Institute in 1947, and the revolutionary term,“regenerative agriculture”, was coined. From the Rodale Institute's inception nearly 80 years ago, the fight for accessible organic agriculture persists strongly in the present day. Through partnerships and consulting with like-minded businesses, Rodale creates a clear path forward for those seeking to make the crucial transition into organic agriculture by providing research, farmer training, and consumer education. Mountain Rose Herbs is a proud partner of the Rodale Institute. Together, we are working to create a food system in harmony with nature by paving the way for the future of healthy soil, healthy food, healthy people, and healthy planet. 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. Send us an email at [email protected] to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. Learn more about Annie and the Rodale Institute: 🌿Annie Brown is the Vice President of Development at Rodale Institute. She has been working with the Institute since 2012. She and her team oversee all fundraising activities for the organization, including public and private grants, individual donations, and corporate partnerships. Her passion for organic was born from her Missouri childhood where she was raised five miles in the country surrounded on all four sides by chemical/conventional farms. Her mother’s multiple bouts with cancer throughout her life were what woke Annie to connecting environment and diet to overall human health. Before her work at Rodale Institute, Annie had been involved in the food industry in various capacities ranging from food writer, cooking school co-director, co-founder of a handmade pasta company, sales/marketing director of a Colorado artisanal pasta company, food blogger, and was formerly a partner in a boutique Boulder PR firm focusing on restaurants and specialty food products. Her passion for food began as a young girl where she learned how to cook in her mother’s country kitchen. She created her first cookbook at age six and made her very first dollar selling handmade pimento cheese sandwiches at a local public auction at age eight. Check out how you can get involved with the Rodale Institute Learn how you can join the next generation of regenerative organic farmers Join our community! Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/32781357

Herbal Podcasting | Tea Talks Roundtable 08/23/2024

Grants 4 Plants Follow-Up | Carl E. Dahl House Community Garden & Safer Birth Foundation 08/16/2024

Grants 4 Plants Follow-Up | Carl E. Dahl House Community Garden & Safer Birth Foundation Hello plant people and welcome back to Herbal Radio! This week will be the second and final episode of our 2-part series featuring the four esteemed organizations that were the recipients of the . For those unfamiliar with , Mountain Rose Herbs created the grant program back in 2018 to support nonprofits, small businesses, and home herbalists who are working towards making this planet a better place. Since its inception, we’ve proudly been able to fund many invaluable initiatives leading towards organic and sustainable agriculture, herbal education, protection of native and medicinal plants, and environmental stewardship. This week, we are featuring the Therapeutic Farm Assistant and the SUD Counselor of Carl E. Dahl House Community Garden, Breanna Murphy and Kelsey Cass, as well as the Founder of Cincinnati Birth Center | Safer Birth Foundation, Meghan Nowland. We hope each of you listening in today will be inspired by the commendable work these organizations are providing for their communities and beyond. Please be sure to check out the links included below to find out how you can support these invaluable initiatives. We’ll see you next week when we hear from the other two organizations that won the 2023 Grants 4 Plants program. For now, we thank you for joining us on another botanical adventure! Learn more about these organizations and the hard-working faces behind them: is a residential treatment facility for me with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Unlike traditional treatment facilities, the Carl E. Dahl house used a farm care modality as part of the resident's treatment plans. Working in the gardens and with our rescue animals allows for traditional treatment barriers to be dropped allowing for a more natural approach to self-healing and care. GAAMHA, the parent company of the Carl E. Dahl House, works to create a world where people can get help when they ask for it, no matter who they are. The gardening program allows for our residents to be hands on with nature. The clinical benefits of being able to say they took ownership of garden bed, planted, watered, weeded and cared for the growing plants that eventually will produce foods that naturally heal the body are priceless and cannot be duplicated in a traditional office style treatment model. Breanna Murphy helps manage the day-to-day operations of the animal care part of the program at the Carl E. Dahl House, where they have over 60 animals, many of which are rescues or special needs. Breanna has been working with Kelsey for two years to get the garden project to where it is today. She has her Bachelor’s in Sustainable Food and Farming, is a certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor, and has completed 3 herbal apprenticeships. Breanna and her husband have a small homestead and permaculture nursery called Singing Kettle Botanicals, where they focus on perennial food sources and medicinal herbs hardy to zone 5. Kelsey Cass is the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor at the Carl E Dahl House, and is in recovery herself. Kelsey and Breanna have been working together to implement the garden project as part of their clinical curriculum and therapeutic farming. Kelsey has her Bachelor’s in Human Development and Family Studies, is a certified yoga instructor, and certified in permaculture design. She first became connected with GAAMHA and the farm when she started teaching yoga at the farms pilot program a couple of towns over, and volunteered with the clients doing gardening and various nature related activities. “It’s been an absolute blessing to work here where I can share all my passions and interests, while helping others, and with the most amazing team of people.” – Kelsey Learn more about Carl E. Dahl House at Evergreen Grove by visiting the links below: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Safer Birth Foundation (SBF), by Cincinnati Birth Center, is architecting the future of maternity care by creating the world's best midwifery centers. The objectives of the Safer Birth Foundation are to increase and democratize birth options, grow midwifery, and decrease birthing mortality. SBF does this by expanding access to midwifery care through financial aid, expanding the midwifery workforce, and supporting midwifery-led care. Meghan Nowland, Founder of the Safer Birth Foundation and the Cincinnati Birth Center, experienced midwife, doula, and lactation consultant, brings expertise and confidently calm energy to her clinical approach for clients across the local Cincinnati area since 2014, in Kentucky since 2020, and Indiana since 2024. She moved to Walnut Hills with a passion for improving Ohio’s maternity care and regularly volunteers to teach community childbirth education classes. In addition to her work as a midwife, she’s a founder of Ohio’s chapter of the National Association of Certified Professional Midwives. Most recently she’s been involved with legislative efforts to increase access to midwives and serving on the Kentucky Midwives Advisory Council, creating regulations for licensure of CPMs. Learn more about Cincinnati Birth Center | Safer Birth Foundation by visiting the links below: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Join our community! Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/32579517

Grants 4 Plants Follow-Up | Saticoy Food Hub & Rosalinda Sauro Sirianni Garden 08/09/2024

Grants 4 Plants Follow-Up | Saticoy Food Hub & Rosalinda Sauro Sirianni Garden Hello plant people and welcome back to Herbal Radio! Over the next couple of weeks, we are thrilled to share two episodes featuring the four esteemed organizations that were the recipients of the . For those unfamiliar with , Mountain Rose Herbs created the grant program back in 2018 to support nonprofits, small businesses, and home herbalists who are working towards making this planet a better place. Since its inception, we’ve proudly been able to fund many invaluable initiatives leading towards organic and sustainable agriculture, herbal education, protection of native and medicinal plants, and environmental stewardship. This week, we are featuring two of the Regenerative Agriculture Fellows of Saticoy Food Hub, Kim Aguilar and Soli Guitierrez, and the Garden Coordinator of Rosalinda Sauro Sirianni Memorial Garden, Kate Robson. We hope each of you listening in today will be inspired by the commendable work these organizations are providing for their communities and beyond. Please be sure to check out the links included below to find out how you can support these invaluable initiatives. We’ll see you next week when we hear from the other two organizations that won the 2023 Grants 4 Plants program. For now, we thank you for joining us on another botanical adventure! Learn more about these organizations and the hard-working faces behind them: is a non-profit organization located in Saticoy, California, which is an unincorporated area of Ventura County. There, they work to build food sovereignty with Saticoy residents and help sustain the organization's three major programs: Saticoy Community Fridge, Saticoy Certified Farmers Market, and Saticoy Sowers. Saticoy Sowers is food and medicine cultivation education that is meant to bring community members together to learn from each other about traditional and regenerative agricultural practices in culturally-relevant ways. The Saticoy Sowers program also provides access to the Food Hub’s newly established seed library, nursery, and gleaning tools, thanks in part to the generous support of Mountain Rose Herbs. Kim Aguilar (they/them) is a community advocate with a background in Environmental Studies and Sociology, holding a B.A. from the University of California, Santa Barbara. They are dedicated to advancing the vision of food sovereignty in Saticoy through food access and self-sufficient food cultivation. In their time at Saticoy Food Hub, they helped develop Saticoy Sowers, a backyard growers program that integrates herbalism and holistic medicine aimed at fostering sustainable practices and community health. Soli Gutierrez (she/her) is a community educator and organizer focused on food sovereignty, traditional regenerative agriculture, and Spanish language access. Born and raised in Ventura County. In 2019, she co-founded the Pesticide-Free Soil Project, which collaborated with schools on compost tea parties and hosted local environmental experts. Since 2021, she has been working in bilingual education, relearning traditional food cultivation methods, and restoring native plant habitats. If you are a champion for social justice and healthy food systems, you can support their mission by donating . Sign up for the ! Follow Saticoy Food Hub's programs on the Instagram accounts below: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ , founded by , is a volunteer, community-supported organic garden that provides over 1,000 families with an average of 4,500 lbs. of produce every year that is distributed throughout their three designated food pantries throughout northern Allegheny County. NHCO strives to provide low-income families access to quality, healthy, and nourishing food, and this mission is the driving force behind the hard work that is poured into the Rosalinda Sauro Sirianni Memorial Garden. If you are interested in helping further the mission of NHCO to provide locally-grown, organic produce to families in need, please consider donating by following the link . Learn more about garden volunteer opportunities . Kate Robson (she/her) grew up on a rural farm in Indiana County, PA, where her parents and grandparents took pride in the food they grew. Some of Kate's earliest memories with her family included shucking corn, snapping beans, and squeegeeing tomatoes. After a decade in science and agriculture education, Kate received her Master’s Degree in Environmental Science from Point Park University. Her thesis focused on the health, environmental, and community impacts of community gardens in urban areas, and her goal was to get involved with urban agriculture in Pittsburgh, PA. Kate took a position at North Hills Community Outreach, where she focuses on helping community members facing crisis, hardship, and poverty in northern Allegheny County. Kate currently serves as the Garden Coordinator of the Rosalinda Sauro Sirianni Memorial Garden. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Join our community! Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/32507187

From the Wild Edge | Tea Talks Roundtable 08/02/2024

Organic Food is Integrity | Featuring Melody Morrell 07/26/2024

Upholding the Intregrity of Herbal Products with Quality Control 07/19/2024

Upholding the Intregrity of Herbal Products with Quality Control This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, Thomas sits down with someone many of our listeners are likely familiar with, Steven Yeager. Proudly serving as the Vice President of Quality and Regulatory Affairs for Mountain Rose Herbs, Steven joins us for a different style of interview from his usual entertaining and educational . Listen in as Thomas and Steven take a deep dive analysis into the numerous facets involved within Quality Control, and how these tedious steps are crucial to upholding Mountain Rose Herb’s standards for quality in every herbal product we offer. From the time of procurement to when a box of herbal goodness arrives at your doorstep, rest assured that quality is always at the forefront of our minds throughout each step of the botanical journey to you. As always, we thank you for joining us for a new type of botanical adventure and are honored to have you join us on this 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 [email protected] to let us know what problem you want us to tackle next within the vast world of herbalism. 🌿Steven Yeager, originally from Philadelphia, moved to the Pacific Northwest in 1994 and he has been rooted in Eugene ever since. Steven has been an employee of Mountain Rose Herbs since 2007. Steven Yeager has been exploring Oregon's wild places and studying the Pacific Northwest's native flora since 1995, botanizing, wildcrafting, and preparing herbal preparations for himself and his family. Steven is also an herbal educator and former co-owner of the Columbines School of Botanical Studies. His years of working in the plant world have contributed enormously to Steven's ability to direct quality control, laboratory operations, and regulatory compliance at Mountain Rose Herbs, where a thorough knowledge of plant identification, GMP and FSMA regulations, and herbalism is essential. He believes cultivating a relationship with plants and the natural world is vital for a healthy existence on this planet In 2011, Steven became an elected trustee of the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) and is currently participating with many of AHPA'scommittees. He also serves on the Board of the AHPA Foundation for Education and Research on Botanicals, United Plant Savers, and the Native Plant Society of Oregon. When not at work or volunteering with various non-profits Stevenenjoys spending time with his family, cooking, hiking, camping, wildcrafting, and botanizing in the Cascade Mountains. Check out more Herbal Radio epsiodes featuring Steven: 🌱 🍃 Join our community! Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/32219227

Herbalism for Kids | Tea Talks Roundtable 07/05/2024

Herbalism for Kids | Tea Talks Roundtable In this Tea Talks Roundtable, Jiling discusses with herbalists Jesus Garcia, Kimberly Gallagher, Kristine Brown, Molly Meehan Brown, and Robin Rose Bennett. We explore: Some favorite botanical games, activities, and projects for kids How herbal activities vary for different age groups Kitchen herbs with kids … and more! Learn more about these herbalists below: 🌿 JESUS GARCIA is a National Preschool Educator, Holistic & Wellness Practitioner, Traditional Mexican Folk Herbalist and Shaman-Curandero, and the founder and director of the , a Children's herbalism project based initiative, active Playschool and Food Forest. Visit Jesus at , on and @, and 🌿 KIMBERLY GALLAGHER is an herbalist who has been working with healing plants for over 20 years. She is co-founder of , the creator of the and author of the children’s books and learning system. She loves to teach through experience and play. 🌿 KRISTINE BROWN, RH (AHG) is the writer and illustrator of the online children’s publication , including ebooks, online courses that teach children about botany, drawing, and herbs, and a membership offering, Herb Club, with video lessons, expanded curriculum for preschool through high school, and a forum. Visit Kristine on , and . Join an , or join . 🌿 MOLLY MEEHAN BROWN is the founder of and , which hosts 200 on-demand classes and provides new classes weekly on herbalism, gardening, and nature connection centering care, healing, and justice. Visit Molly on Instagram @ and @ 🌿 ROBIN ROSE BENNETT is the author of and three other . Robin has taught tweens and teens at the “Circle within the Circle” at national herb conferences and enjoys empowering a new generation of green witches. She now lives in New Jersey on the edge of 3,000 acres of protected state forest with her extensive herbal gardens that neighborhood kids love to come and visit. 🌿 JILING LIN 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, (五行) outline, or sign up forher newsletter . Join our community! Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/32006602

Deepening Our Understanding of Herbs with Herbal Constituents | Featuring Lisa Ganora 06/27/2024

Deepening Our Understanding of Herbs with Herbal Constituents | Featuring Lisa Ganora Hello plant people! We were so thrilled to share this week’s episode with our beloved listeners that we decided to pop in a day earlier than our usual Friday releases for the second episode of our new series, Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism!🌿 Today’s episode features the profoundly knowledgeable and true seasoned pro within the world of herbalism, wildcrafting, and medicine making, Lisa Ganora. Lisa joins us for an invaluable educational episode on herbal constituents. What they are, why they matter, and how understanding them can deepen our relationship with the botanicals surrounding us. We’ll deep dive into Lisa’s process-based approach to medicine making and how she combines science, tradition, and spirit in her modern herbalism practice. As always, we thank you for joining us for a new type of botanical adventure and are honored to have you join us on this 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 [email protected] to let us know what problem you want us to tackle next within the vast world of herbalism. Lisa Ganora began studying herbal medicine in 1985. After practicing as a Wise Woman tradition community herbalist, wildcrafter, and medicine-maker for a decade, she returned to school at UNCA and graduated summa cum laude with multiple awards in biology and chemistry. After graduation, she focused on exploring herbal constituents (pharmacognosy and phytochemistry) in the context of Western clinical herbalism and Vitalist therapeutics. In addition to founding and directing the Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism from 2012-2020 and managing Elderberry’s Farm (a Rocky Mountain Herbal Education Center in Paonia, CO), Lisa formerly served as Adjunct Professor of Pharmacognosy at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, and has lectured and taught classes internationally at numerous schools and conferences. She is the author of Herbal Constituents, 2nd Ed., a popular textbook on herbal phytochemistry for natural health practitioners, which is used by schools and universities worldwide. Lisa also teaches online, focusing on advanced herbal pharmacy (Make Better Medicine series) and a comprehensive two-semester course on Herbal Constituents. In addition, she consults for product development and formulation. Herbal Constituents (online classes & textbook | Elderberry's Farm (workshops) | CSCH (Vitalist Herbalism School) | Join our community! Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/31906197

Uprooting Racism & Seeding Sovereignty | Featuring Leah Penniman & Lulu Moyo 06/21/2024

Uprooting Racism & Seeding Sovereignty | Featuring Leah Penniman & Lulu Moyo This week for the first episode of 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 Soul Fire Farm, and Lulu Moyo, the Co-Director of the Braiding Seeds Fellowship, 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 this new type of 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 will be invaluable to this new series. So please, email us at or give us a call at 800-879-3337 to let us know what solutions you’d like us to uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. 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 Soul Fire Farm in Grafton, New York, a Black & Brown led project that works toward food and land justice. Her books are Soul Fire Farm's Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land (2018) and Black Earth Wisdom: Soulful Conversations with Black Environmentalists (2023). 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/31840087

Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism | Teaser 06/19/2024

Bones, Bugs & Botany with Asia Dorsey | Tea Talks with Jiling 06/07/2024

Plant Stories | Featuring Erik Burke with Friends of Trees 05/31/2024

Plant Stories | Featuring Erik Burke with Friends of Trees This week on Herbal Radio, we sit down for an educational and thought-provoking conversation with our long-time friend and local Oregonian partner, Erik Burke. Erik is the Eugene Director of Friends of Trees, and has been a passionate advocate for trees his whole life. 🌲 Since 1989, has planted over 950,000 trees and native shrubs in neighborhoods and natural areas in six counties across two states. Today, we’ll learn from Erik about the importance of introducing native tree and plant species throughout our communities, and how you can sink your hands into the soil and plant successful and thriving trees in your own backyard. As always, thank you for joining us, and we’ll see you next week for another botanical adventure! 🌿 Erik Burke has lived in Eugene and Springfield for most of his life and has been volunteering planting and caring for trees and natural areas there since 1986. He now directs the office in Eugene. Erik spends his spare time with his family, gardening, and getting outside around Oregon. Erik attended K-12 in Eugene, went to Lane Community College, and received a BA from the UO, and a MA in applied anthropology from OSU. Erik is an ISA-certified arborist, and municipal specialist, has the tree risk assessment qualification, and is a licensed landscape construction professional. Erik began regular paid work at age 7 and has worked in construction, forestry, agriculture, the nursery trade, social science research, and social work. Erik currently has a 2nd job working as an arborist for . Erik began volunteering with trees in 1986 with Friends of Eugene's Urban Forest and was a part-time volunteer until 2002, when he joined the board of directors of (ETF), serving over 7 years as secretary, treasurer, vice president, and president. In 2009, Erik led the move for ETF to be consolidated within Friends of Trees and became paid staff at FOT as Eugene Director in 2011. Join our community! Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/31504787

Plant Stories | Featuring Howie Brounstein & Steven Yeager (Rerelease) 05/17/2024

Plant Stories | Featuring Howie Brounstein & Steven Yeager (Rerelease) Hello plant people! It's been a year and some change since we launched our Plant Stories series on Herbal Radio, and we thought what better time to reshare our first-ever episode in this series than during the sunny and blooming spring season! 🌷 Plant Stories is all about the heartfelt, fun, entertaining, educational, inspiring, and personal plant stories that stand out to our guests. Tune in to hear from esteemed herbalists, nature-based artists, and plant-lovers to learn about a specific plant, hear a touching tale, bask in a poem, or possibly dive into some folklore. Our good friends, Howie Brounstein and Steven Yeager stopped by our podcast studio back in January 2023 to record the inaugural episode. Having taught together for decades at the , Howie & Steven showcase their unique teaching style, philosophy, and humor as they banter about their personal and professional plant connections. Always entertaining, we hope you enjoy the many plant stories and botanical song beats brought to you by Howie & Steven. has taught botany, herbalism, and wildcrafting extensively for nearly four decades, including at such herbal establishments as the Michael Moore’s Southwest School of Botanical Medicine. He is the co-owner and a primary instructor of the Columbines School of Botanical Studies and has a clinical practice in Eugene, Oregon. He is well known for his inspiring in-depth teaching style and his passionate love of plants. moved to the Pacific Northwest in 1994 and has been rooted in Eugene ever since. He has been an employee of Mountain Rose Herbs since 2007 and recently became the Vice President of Quality and Regulatory Affairs (formerly the Director of Quality and Regulatory Affairs, congratulations, Steven!). Steven Yeager has been exploring Oregon's wild places and studying the Pacific Northwest's native flora since 1995, botanizing, wildcrafting, and preparing herbal preparations for himself and his family. Steven is also an herbal educator and former co-owner of the Columbines School of Botanical Studies. His years of working in the plant world have contributed enormously to Steven's ability to direct quality control, laboratory operations, and regulatory compliance at Mountain Rose Herbs, where a thorough knowledge of plant identification, GMP and FSMA regulations, and herbalism is essential. He believes cultivating a relationship with plants and the natural world is vital for a healthy existence on this planet In 2011, Steven became an elected trustee of the (AHPA) and is currently participating with many of AHPA's committees. He also serves on the Board of the AHPA Foundation for Education and Research on Botanicals, , and the . When not at work or volunteering with various non-profits Steven enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, hiking, camping, wildcrafting, and botanizing in the Cascade Mountains. Visit the . Follow the . Want to learn more about Steven's work? Check out our ! Join our community! Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/31356532

Herbal Remedies for Sleep | Tea Talks Roundtable 05/10/2024

Herbal Remedies for Sleep | Tea Talks Roundtable In this “Tea Talks Roundtable,” Jiling discusses sleep with herbalists Maria Noel Groves and Tesia Love. We explore: Common sleep challenges Core habits for better sleep How herbs can support sleep Some of Maria, Tesia, and Jiling’s favorite sleep herbs, recipes, and formulas! Ayurvedic milk tonics Nervine seltzers Relaxing teas Learn more about these herbalists below: 🌿 MARIA NOEL GROVES, RH (AHG), clinical herbalist, runs Wintergreen Botanicals, nestled in the pine forests of New Hampshire. Her business is devoted to education and empowerment via classes, health consultations, and writing with the foundational belief that good health grows in nature. She is the author of the award-winning, best-selling Body into Balance: An Herbal Guide to Holistic Self Care, Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies, and the new . Learn more about Maria and herbs at 🌿 TESIA LOVE is a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner (), Clinical Herbalist, 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher and Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist from Charlotte, NC. She has studied Ayurveda for over 20 years, and spent the past ten years professionally helping her clients transform their health through this profound science. She is a graduate of the California College of Ayurveda, Duke Integrative Medicine’s Integrative Health Coach training, and numerous other trainings in the healing arts. Learn more about her work at and on Instagram @TesiaLoveWellness 🌿 JILING LIN 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, (五行) outline, or sign up for her newsletter . Resources: for Maria’s running list of sleep recommendations for Jiling’s go-to sleep suggestions for clients to learn more about Ayurveda accreditation Join our community! Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/31231662

Interviews on Herbal Radio with Thomas Dick | Featuring Dr. D.J. Polzin of Wild Bear Medicine 05/03/2024

Interviews on Herbal Radio with Thomas Dick | Featuring Dr. D.J. Polzin of Wild Bear Medicine This week’s episode features the nomadic traveler and holistic physician, Dr. D.J. Polzin. Thomas and Dr. Polzin sit down and share a thought-provoking conversation surrounding how the pharmaceutical industry has deep roots within Western medicine practices, and the importance of asking the question “Why?” throughout all areas of uncertainty in one’s life. Dr. Polzin offers a unique and multifaceted approach to his practice, and understands that healing is rarely one-size-fits-all. Be sure to check out the links included below to discover more about Dr. Polzin’s practice, Wild Bear Medicine, and learn how his inclusive practice empowers his patients to harness their abilities to heal from the inside out. As always, thank you so much for joining us for another episode of Herbal Radio. We’ll see you next week for another plant-powered adventure! is a physician based in Eugene, Oregon, specializing in Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment. His practice is uniquely holistic, combining osteopathy, lifestyle medicine, dietary practices, plant medicine, and western medicine. This integrative approach is designed to empower patients to harness their own innate healing abilities, fostering recovery and well-being through a balanced treatment model. Dr. Polzin’s connection with plant medicine began during his tenure as a wilderness EMT and was further developed through his extensive clinical experiences across Washington, Alaska, California, Idaho, Arizona, and Oregon. His medical school journey was uniquely marked by living as a nomad, traveling and residing in a self-built camper van, which allowed him to immerse himself in various medical cultures and practices and explore a diverse range of ecosystems. An advocate for inclusive care, Dr. Polzin has extensive experience with the LGBTQQIP2SAA community and employs trauma-informed practices. In addition to mental health counseling, telemedicine services, and clinical visits, he also offers personalized hands-on healing sessions, ensuring a comprehensive approach to health care. Dr. Polzin is the author of "The Healthy Nomad Handbook," a guide to wellness for travelers, and "Breaking Through the Crowd: Conquering Crowd Anxiety." His publications reflect his dedication to addressing both physical and psychological aspects of health. In August 2024, Dr. Polzin will begin a new role as a primary care physician in Eugene, Oregon. In this position, he plans to utilize his multifaceted approach to further empower patients to improve their health. Join our community! Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/31114128

Interview on Herbal Radio with Thomas Dick | Featuring Jesse "Wolf" Hardin 04/26/2024

Interview on Herbal Radio with Thomas Dick | Featuring Jesse "Wolf" Hardin This week’s episode features the Earth poet, author, artist, and herbalist, Jesse “Wolf” Hardin. Thomas and Wolf sit down and share a fun-loving, spiritually charged conversation, filled with wise words and many laughs. Truly a master of all trades, Wolf is the Co-Founder of and the annual international and carries his wild-natured spirit through every realm of his work and writings. The international Good Medicine Confluence was founded by Wolf and his wife in 2008, and has since been an annual celebration bringing together an impassioned group of plant healers, culture-shifters, visionaries, and all who fall between for an empowering and transformative journey like none other. Be sure to check out the links included below to learn more about The Good Medicine Confluence and see how you can experience this unique gathering with your own eyes, mind, body, and spirit. As always, we thank you for joining us on another botanical adventure, and we’ll see you next week to embark on our next journey through the ever-expanding world of herbalism. 🌿 Jesse Wolf Hardin is an impactful author, ecosopher, ecological and societal activist, personal counsel, graphic artist, musician, and historian – a champion of both human and biodiversity, as well as of nature’s medicines. Wolf was a leading organizer of and presenter for Earth First!, becoming a featured presenter at hundreds of conferences and universities, and was the creator of cross cultural ecospiritual collaborations appropriately called “Medicine Shows” that melded his powerful spoken word with live music, indigenous presenters, and focused activism. With his wife Kiva Rose, he founded the international Good Medicine Confluence gathering in 2008, along with the in-depth digital magazine for herbalists, healers and folklorists Plant Healer Quarterly. He is the author of over 800 published articles in over 200 different publications, as well as of over 25 books, his work earning the praises of luminaries such as Gary Snyder, Joanna Macy, Ralph Metzner, Starhawk, and Rosemary Gladstar. Wolf’s eBooks and softbound books are available through . Wolf’s work is also featured in the lauded as well as the which you can subscribe to on the Plant Healer website. As Terry Tempest Williams opined, “Wolf’s voice inspires our passion to take us further —seeing the world whole — even holy.” /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/31004008

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Interviews on Herbal Radio with Thomas Dick | Featuring Ruby Daniels 03/01/2024

Interviews on Herbal Radio with Thomas Dick | Featuring Ruby Daniels This week’s episode of Herbal Radio features the botanical spiritualist, conservation-focused farmer, and owner of herbal remedy store, Ruby Daniels. As a young girl, Ruby spent many of her summers in West Virginia roaming around the outdoors and crafting herbal concoctions with plants she’d find along her adventures. Inspired by her grandmother, a wise herbal healer in her community, Ruby was intrigued to unlock the spiritual connection between humans and the botanicals surrounding us. Today, Ruby is an advocate for sustainable farming and wild harvesting practices through her soil conservation work with , along with sharing Afrolachian history and herbal remedies through her business, Creasy Jane’s, which was inspired by her grandmother and many other herbal healers in her community. Want to hear more from Ruby on Herbal Radio? is a Soil conservationist tech with USDA, a farmer, manufacturer of herbal products, and herbalist/owner of . Creasy Jane’s was formed to provide education, produce products, and provide fresh produce to the local community. Ruby Daniels gained her knowledge from her elders in West Virginia and expanded her plant knowledge by attending the Maryland University of Integrative Health. Ruby received a Master of Science in Therapeutic Herbalism, Ruby focused her study on Afro-Lachian foods and herbs, field botany, and phytochemistry. She previously worked with a non-profit organization as a consultant in the Agroforestry industry in West Virginia and is a board member of . In addition to her work, Ruby Daniels works on cultural preservation and education focused on African American relationships with the plants of Appalachia. Ruby Daniels and Creasy Jane’s mission is to educate the public about the power of plants and how to use them to support wellness. Join our community! Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/30191268

BIPOC Community Herbalist Group Discussion | With Lucretia Van Dyke 02/23/2024

BIPOC Community Herbalist Group Discussion | With Lucretia Van Dyke Welcome back to Herbal Radio plant people! We’re thrilled to share this special episode with you this week to highlight the BIPOC herbalist community in acknowledgment of Black History Month. We’ve opened our platform up to amplify the voices of 5 BIPOC community herbalists and activists for an impactful and thought-provoking group discussion. Our featured guest host and long-time good friend, Lucretia Van Dyke, is joined with Christina Lynch, Khetnu Nefer, Tyrone Ledford, and Ruby Daniels to explore the topic of Black History Month and share their unique and collective experiences being Black individuals in the world of herbalism. We’d like to extend our gratitude for joining us for this necessary and impactful discussion today. Thank you, as always, for tagging along for another botanical adventure! About the herbalists: , author of “African American Herbalism” has been in the wellness industry for over 25 years, and is a Holistic Educator, Herbalist, Sacred Sexologist, Ceremonialist, and world traveler. One of the foremost experts on southern folk healing arts, Lucretia integrates rituals, plant spirit meditation, holistic food/herbal medicine, and ancestor reverence into people’s practices. Teaching herbal classes, cooking, storytelling, and foraging in the woods learning native medicine are what charges her soul. is a community herbalist and entrepreneur based in Tallahassee, Florida. She received her Master’s degree in Human Resources and Employment Relations from Penn State University, and her Bachelor’s degrees in Accounting, Finance, and HR Management from Florida State University. In addition to her role as the Interim Executive Director for the , Christina is the Chief Executive Officer of , President of the Board of , and a board member of Florida State University’s Accounting Department, , and . is the founder of the , an herbal conference for Black and Indigenous herbalists and community that takes place in Johns Island, SC. Khetnu is a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Educator, Massage Therapist, Herbalist, Reiki Master, Author, Vibrational Sound Therapist, African Dance Professor, and founder of . , a native of Compton, CA received his Bachelor’s Degree from California State University, Fullerton in Child & Adolescent Development with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education. He later received his Master’s Degree from Pacific Oaks College in Human Development/Social Change. Tyrone, who is the co-founder of , founded and organized the and . Tyrone has been gardening intentionally for 10 years and grows a combination of fruits, vegetables, and herbs for both culinary and healing power. Tyrone’s experience extends as far as growing herbs to create his own teas and tinctures, and educating communities on how to grow their own food and how to use plants for their nutritional value and medicinal properties. Tyrone’s goal is to introduce individuals to the natural resources our earth provides and to increase fresh organic food resources throughout communities. Tyrone hopes to help you create a sustainable garden because he believes health is wealth. is a Soil conservationist tech with USDA, a farmer, manufacturer of herbal products, and herbalist/owner of . Creasy Jane’s was formed to provide education, produce products, and provide fresh produce to the local community. Ruby Daniels gained her knowledge from her elders in West Virginia and expanded her plant knowledge by attending the Maryland University of Integrative Health. Ruby received a Master of Science in Therapeutic Herbalism, Ruby focused her study on Afro-Lachian foods and herbs, field botany, and phytochemistry. She previously worked with a non-profit organization as a consultant in the Agroforestry industry in West Virginia and is a board member of . In addition to her work, Ruby Daniels works on cultural preservation and education focusing on African American relationships with the plants of Appalachia. Ruby Daniels and Creasy Jane’s mission is to educate the public about the power of plants and how to use them to support wellness. Join our community! Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/30083263

Plant Stories | Featuring Kristy Bredin 02/16/2024

Plant Stories | Featuring Kristy Bredin This week’s Plant Stories episode features the marine herbalist, purveyor of seaweeds, and founder of Mermaid Botanicals, Kristy Bredin. With a passion for exploration, wildcrafting, and utilizing the medicinal plants of the Pacific Northwest, Kristy found herself drawn to the eldest marine ancestors of all botanicals we know today, seaweeds! We sit down with Kristy and learn about her journey that began through apprenticeships with wise herbalists who embarked her on her journey into the vast ocean of herbalism, wildcrafting, and seaweed activism. Kristy shares with us her profound knowledge of the ancient history of seaweeds, responsible seaweed harvesting practices, utilizing seaweeds as plant medicine, and even her recipe for kelp pickles! As always, we truly hope you enjoy today’s Herbal Radio episode, thank you for tagging along with us for this marine botanical adventure! began her journey as an herbalist in 2009, when she began a two-year apprenticeship with herbalist Robin Rose Bennett in New York. Over the years she has studied clinical herbalism with Chanchal Cabrera, Paul Bergner, Matthew Wood, and Margi Flint. For the last decade, she has worked with Ryan Drum, wildcrafting medicinal herbs and cultivating an in-depth knowledge of traditional Western herbalism and local plants and seaweeds. Since 2013 she has been sharing plant remedies of the Pacific Northwest through Mermaid Botanicals. Mermaid Botanicals now encompasses Ryan Drum’s Island Herbs since he retired from wildcrafting in 2019. Kristy is passionate about exploring the natural world and working with wild plants in ancient and creative ways. She supports folks in re-engaging and integrating with their natural environment through wild plant medicine work. She currently offers classes locally and internationally on seaweeds, wild plants, and healing with herbs and is working on a book about seaweeds for health and healing: , to be published in 2029. Important – If you are interested in harvesting your own seaweeds, be sure to check the fish and wildlife regulations, limits, and permitting for recreational harvesting within your local area. Regulations and permits will vary from state to state, and there may be additional regulations or restrictions regarding beach access or harvesting on beaches that are part of State and National Parks. Join our community! Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/29988403

Herbal Aphrodisiacs | Tea Talks Roundtable 02/09/2024

Herbal Aphrodisiacs | Tea Talks Roundtable *Disclaimer - This episode explores themes of sexual nature and may not be suitable for all audiences.* Herbal Aphrodisiacs | Tea Talks Roundtable In this “Tea Talks Roundtable,” Jiling discusses Herbal Aphrodisiacs with herbalists Kimberly Gallagher, Lucretia Vandyke, Marie White, and jim mcdonald. We explore: Defining “aphrodisiac” “Aphrodisiac” herbal actions and examples How we can make space for pleasure as a culture Delicious aphrodisiac recipes Botanical lubricants Topical kava preparations Some beautiful sensual poetry Learn more about these herbalists below: 🌿KIMBERLY GALLAGHER, author of , co-founded . She created the Wildcraft! board game and wrote the Herb Fairies book series. Kimberly is an ordained minister at her Trail of Beauty ministry, where sacred sensuality is at the heart of her work. 🌿LUCRETIA VANDYKE, author of “African American Herbalism” has been in the wellness industry for over 25 years, and is a Holistic Educator, Herbalist, Sacred Sexologist, Ceremonialist, and world traveler. Visit Lucretia at and on Instagram 🌿MARIE WHITE is an herbalist and author. A lover of nature and humans, Marie is passionate about community building and climate care. She is the author of ('22) and the upcoming The Herbal Doula ('24). Follow Marie on 🌿JIM MCDONALD is a community herbalist, wildcrafter, medicine maker, writer, and teacher. Visit jim at and for Michigan herb classes, workshops, weed walks, and other opportunities to infuse oneself in the medicine of plants. 🌿JILING LIN 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 . Sign up for her newsletter . Resources: Free Herbalism talk with jim mcdonald Learning Herbs blog by Marie White Join Kimberly Gallagher and Stef Frenzl for their upcoming Fall 2024 course, , by Kimberly Gallagher , by Marie White Discover the roots of modern-day herbal remedies, plant medicine, holistic rituals, natural recipes, and more that were created by African American herbal healers throughout history with Lucretia Vandyke’s book , by Caffyn Jesse on Big Island, as a potential source of noble kava , by adrienne maree brown Join our community! Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/29865908

Plant Stories with Thomas Dick | Featuring Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz 02/02/2024

Plant Stories with Thomas Dick | Featuring Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz This week’s guest on Herbal Radio is the wise-spirited author and curandera (ku·ran·de·ra), Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz. We recorded our interview with Felicia prior to her keynote presentation for the 2023 Fall Virtual , so be sure to check out her recorded presentation after listening to this episode! In Felicia’s words, (ku·ran·de·ris·mo) is a 500-year-old traditional healing practice that is still in existence today. It is influenced by Spanish, Indigenous Mexican, the Moors, West African, and Native American traditional healing practices, and is a result of the blending of these cultures during colonization. Today, we sit down with Felicia and learn about her family who originated from northern New Mexico. She reflects on her childhood spent uncovering the power of plant medicine through her great-grandmother, who was a naturally gifted and knowledgeable elder curandera. Felicia’s youthful eyes were fascinated by her great-grandmother’s ancestral medicine-making practices, which soon blossomed her intrigue into connecting with the Indigenous principle of one’s medicine being one’s food. Shaped through the lens of her ancestors, her practice led her to publishing her book on elemental recipes and rituals, . As always, we truly hope you enjoy today’s Herbal Radio episode, thank you for tagging along with us for another botanical adventure! is a traditional healer, award-winning author, and indigenous foods activist recognized for her work with food and lifestyle as medicine. As a child, she was deeply influenced by her great-grandmother, who was well-known in her New Mexico community as a curandera. Also called by the healing medicine, Felicia honored her own spirit and began learning folk herbalism, whole food cooking, and other holistic modalities with Indigenous teachers across the Southwest–where she works with the sun, the moon, and the elements, offering medicine workshops and one-on-one healing sessions for her community. Felicia’s work has been featured in Spirituality & Health, Forbes, Bon Appétit, and several other media outlets including The Original Americans episode on Padma Lakshmi’s Taste The Nation (Hulu). Felicia presents frequently around the country on traditional healing practices, culinary medicine, holistic wellness, and Native American food sovereignty for nonprofits, universities, and museums–including the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian. to watch Felicia’s keynote presentation from the 2023 Fall Virtual Free Herbalism Project! to learn more about Felicia’s practice through her business, Kitchen Curandera! Join our community! Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs /episode/index/show/herbalradio/id/29777413

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