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Welcome to HerbRally! We take a deep dive into the world of herbalism. This is the home for The Herbalist Hour, an interview series hosted by Mason Hutchison where we come out with new episodes each week. We host some of the best teachers in the field with topics ranging from herbal medicine, wild foods, botany, nutrition, and ecology. This podcast also features recordings from herbal conferences, narrated plant monographs and much more. There are hundreds of episodes on herbalism so you're bound to find what you're looking for. Thanks for tuning in! Learn more at www.herbrally.com

10 Questions for Herbalist Asia Dorsey 03/01/2026

Medicinal Plants of the Southern Appalachians | Patricia Kyritsi Howell 02/28/2026

FREE CLASS | The Herbalism of Hot Sauce 02/26/2026

The Complete Folk Herbal with Rebecca Beyer | Cohost Rosalee de la Forêt 02/19/2026

The Virtue Every Herbalist Needs | jim mcdonald 02/16/2026

Pine Medicine: Learning the Plant Before the Books | April Punsalan 02/14/2026

April Punsalan | Wax Myrtle, Conservation & Plant Stories 02/11/2026

REPLAY | Herbs, Home & Family Rhythms with KhadiYah Preciado 02/05/2026

Free Medical Botany Preview from Wild Herb Academy 02/04/2026

A Wholistic Approach to Herbal Education with Lindsey Feldpausch 01/31/2026

A Wholistic Approach to Herbal Education with Lindsey Feldpausch FREE Virtual Herbalism Conference presented Herbal Academy February 15 - 20, 2026 In this episode of The Herbalist Hour, I sit down with herbalist and educator Lindsey Feldpausch for a rich conversation about what a wholistic approach to herbal education truly means. Early in the episode, Rosalee de la Forêt pops in unexpectedly and joins the discussion, adding even more insight and warmth to the conversation. Lindsey shares her early plant story from Detroit and explores why wholeness in herbalism includes everything from botany and phytochemistry to formulation, energetics, clinical thinking, and direct plant experience. We talk niche vs. generalist paths, information overload, imposter feelings, and why curiosity is one of the herbalist’s most valuable tools. We also get behind-the-scenes insights into the upcoming Virtual Herbalism Conference from the Herbal Academy — featuring Rosemary Gladstar, Guido Masé, Sajah Popham, Kat Maier, and more. A warm, energizing episode for herbalists at any point on their plant path 🌿 LINKS & RESOURCES 2026 Virtual Herbalism Conference | Herbal Academy | Herbalism Conferences on Instagram | Herbal Academy on Instagram | Lindsey's Website | Lindsey on Instagram | Herbs with Rosalee | BOOK: Herbs for Fertility | 🌿Grab FREE Herbal Resources Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and get instant access to a 91-page Botanical Anthology sampler—plus a bundle of herbal freebies. 👉 Get the freebies | Want to join us live for future interviews? Become a HerbRally Schoolhouse member: HerbRally Schoolhouse | Use coupon code SCHOOLHOUSE30 for your first 30 days free! ⚠️ DISCLAIMER This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health regimen. /episode/index/show/herbrally/id/39947000

The Rooted Medicine Circle with Rosalee de la Forêt & Emily Han 01/20/2026

Beauty & The Plant: The Lovely in Our Caring & Purposed Lives 01/19/2026

Beauty & The Plant: The Lovely in Our Caring & Purposed Lives Welcome back to The Plant Healer’s Path — Episode 24. In this lyrical and deeply reflective episode, Jesse Wolf Hardin offers a meditation on beauty — not as surface aesthetics, but as a lived, relational experience at the heart of healing work. Wolf explores how beauty arises through attention, praise, and personal affection — and why naming what moves us is not exclusionary, but an act of generosity. Drawing on vivid imagery from flowers, music, birds, lovers, landscapes, and community healers, he reminds us that beauty is subjective, contextual, and inseparable from our histories, cultures, wounds, and joys. Rather than treating beauty as something fleeting or rare, this episode frames it as ever-present — revealed through perspective, care, and willingness to be moved. Wolf also acknowledges the reality of ugliness and harm in the world, while affirming that choosing to notice and serve what is lovely is a meaningful, healing act in itself. This episode is an invitation to speak our admiration out loud, to let praise inspire others, and to recognize beauty as a reciprocal gift — between people, plants, place, and time. This audio was extracted from . This episode is brought to you by The Good Medicine Confluence October 12–15, 2026 Ghost Ranch, New Mexico Join herbalists, healers, wildcrafters, visionaries, misfits, and medicine makers for four unforgettable days of learning, celebration, connection, ritual, and more than 100 classes from over 40 teachers. You’re warmly invited to gather, study, celebrate, and dance under the stars in the Land of Enchantment. 👉 Learn more & register | 🌼 WANT MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive THIRTEEN herbal freebies! 👉 🌿 WANT EVEN MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Become an HerbRally Schoolhouse member! You’ll get access to a TON of herbalism classes, monographs, webinars, and more — plus discounts to herbal companies, a private Facebook group, and ongoing education. Use coupon code PODCAST to get your first 30 days FREE. 👉 Learn more & register | Herbalism in your neck of the woods. HerbRally DISCLAIMER The information in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always consult a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any medical condition. /episode/index/show/herbrally/id/39790870

Choosing the Right Nervines for Different Stress Patterns | jim mcdonald 01/18/2026

Choosing the Right Nervines for Different Stress Patterns | jim mcdonald In this clip from The Herbalist Hour Episode 145, jim mcdonald breaks down one of his most foundational teachings: stress isn’t one thing — and the herbs you choose should reflect how a person is stressed, not just the intensity of it. Jim explores different stress patterns (sluggish, foggy, irritable, angry, overwhelmed) and how they point toward different herbal qualities — aromatics, bitters, nervines, and combinations. He digs into skullcap, vervain, chamomile, humoral temperaments, and the “frustrated / petulant child” pattern often described in older herbal writings. This clip is classic jim: practical, deeply rooted in traditional herbal energetics, and focused on helping people think clearly about patterns rather than memorizing lists. 🎧 Watch or listen to the full episode of The Herbalist Hour wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about jim and his work | FULL EPISODE | 🌿 Grab 13 FREE Herbal Resources Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and get instant access to a beautiful 91-page Botanical Anthology sampler — full of seasonal recipes, remedies & plant magic. Plus, unlock 12 more herbal freebies! 👉 Get the goods at 🌿WANT EVEN MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Become an HerbRally Schoolhouse member! You'll get access to a TON of herbalism classes, monographs, webinars and more. There's also discounts to cool herbal companies, a private Facebook group and more! You can get your first 30 days FREE with coupon code PODCAST LEARN MORE AND REGISTER | Herbalism in your neck of the woods. HerbRally DISCLAIMER The information in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always consult a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any medical condition. /episode/index/show/herbrally/id/39775385

Terrain Theory, Live Blood & Modern Herbal Practice | Aron McNicholas 01/17/2026

Being of Service | From Herbalists’ Sliding Scales to Volunteer Work 01/08/2026

Being of Service | From Herbalists’ Sliding Scales to Volunteer Work Welcome back to The Plant Healer’s Path — Episode 23. In this thoughtful episode, Jesse Wolf Hardin reflects on what it means to be of service as a plant healer — and why generosity, care, and contribution sit at the heart of folk herbalism. Wolf explores the motivations that draw people to herbal work, alongside the realities of sustainability and livelihood. He shares practical ways herbalists and herbal businesses can serve their communities, including sliding scales, deferred payments, bartering, volunteer work, scholarships, donations, and profit-sharing with aligned causes. This episode offers a clear reminder that service is a conscious, intentional act — one that supports access, strengthens community, and honors the reciprocal relationship between people, plants, and land. This audio was extracted from the . This episode is brought to you by The Good Medicine Confluence October 12–15, 2026 Ghost Ranch, New Mexico Join herbalists, healers, wildcrafters, visionaries, misfits, and medicine makers for four unforgettable days of learning, celebration, connection, ritual, and more than 100 classes from over 40 teachers. You’re warmly invited to gather, study, celebrate, and dance under the stars in the Land of Enchantment. 👉 Learn more & register | 🌼 WANT MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive THIRTEEN herbal freebies! 👉 🌿 WANT EVEN MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Become an HerbRally Schoolhouse member! You’ll get access to a TON of herbalism classes, monographs, webinars, and more — plus discounts to herbal companies, a private Facebook group, and ongoing education. Use coupon code PODCAST to get your first 30 days FREE. 👉 Learn more & register | Herbalism in your neck of the woods. HerbRally DISCLAIMER The information in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always consult a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any medical condition. /episode/index/show/herbrally/id/39660545

Building Your Herbal Fertility Plan | Liane Moccia, RH (AHG) 01/05/2026

Building Your Herbal Fertility Plan | Liane Moccia, RH (AHG) In this informative and grounded talk, clinical herbalist Liane Moccia shares some of her most trusted herbal strategies for building a strong fertility foundation. Drawing from both clinical experience and current research, Liane walks through four foundational herbal allies she regularly uses in her fertility and preconception practice — herbs chosen for their antioxidant activity, stress support, sleep benefits, and overall role in supporting egg and sperm quality. This video is ideal for anyone: • Planning for pregnancy • Actively trying to conceive • Supporting fertility alongside IVF or other assisted methods • Interested in evidence-based, holistic fertility support Liane also speaks openly about her own fertility journey, her integrative approach to herbal medicine and Western care, and why foundational herbs are often overlooked in favor of trendier remedies. 🌿 Herbs discussed include: • Green tea • Rooibos • Ashwagandha • Lemon balm 📘 The Herbal Fertility Handbook offers a comprehensive, gender-inclusive roadmap for supporting fertility through herbs, nutrition, supplements, lifestyle, and environmental awareness. 👉 About the Author Liane Moccia, RH(AHG), is a clinical herbalist specializing in fertility and preconception planning. She has supported individuals and couples in her private practice since 2017 and blends herbal medicine with evidence-based, integrative care. Liane is a Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild, a volunteer peer support leader with AllPaths Family Building, and serves on their Board of Directors. She is also an Education Advisor for Wintergreen Botanicals’ herbal training programs. She lives in the Boston area with her husband and twin daughters and works with clients virtually across the U.S. 🌱 Learn more at 🌼WANT MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive THIRTEEN herbal freebies! 👉 🌿WANT EVEN MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Become an HerbRally Schoolhouse member! You'll get access to a TON of herbalism classes, monographs, webinars and more. There's also discounts to cool herbal companies, a private Facebook group and more! You can get your first 30 days FREE with coupon code PODCAST LEARN MORE AND REGISTER | Herbalism in your neck of the woods. HerbRally DISCLAIMER The information in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always consult a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any medical condition. /episode/index/show/herbrally/id/39621145

WINTER SOLSTICE SPECIAL: Nick Moya | Mushrooms, Oregon Grape & Play 12/19/2025

WINTER SOLSTICE SPECIAL: Nick Moya | Mushrooms, Oregon Grape & Play In this special Winter Solstice edition of The Herbalist Hour, Mason sits down in person with one of his closest friends and longtime herbal ally, Nick Moya. Nick and Mason first met over a decade ago while studying together at the Columbine School of Botanical Studies, and this conversation feels like two old friends weaving together stories, science, herbal wisdom, and deep curiosity. Nick shares his personal path into herbalism, his love of medicinal mushrooms, and how herbal knowledge shows up in his daily life — not as a clinical practitioner, but as a deeply engaged human, forager, maker, teacher, and lifelong learner. Together, they explore mushroom double extractions, Turkey Tail, Oregon Grape (Mahonia/Berberis), the importance of play, sustainable wildcrafting, writing herbal monographs, teaching plant walks, and what it means to live a truly holistic life. This episode was recorded in person during Nick and his partner Steph’s cross-country road trip, making for a warm, wide-ranging, and heartfelt conversation. ~Mason PS - LINKS & RESOURCES OsoMoya | OsoMoya on Etsy | Wildcrafting Checklist | BOOK: Play it Away by Charlie Hoehn | Columbines School of Botanical Studies | Hawthorn elixir recipe | Rooted Remedies Apothecary | The Herbalist Hour Episode Playlist on YouTube | The Mushroom Hour Podcast | Thomas Easley's Medicine Making | 🌼WANT MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive THIRTEEN herbal freebies! 👉 🌼 WANT MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive THIRTEEN herbal freebies! 👉 🌿 WANT EVEN MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Become an HerbRally Schoolhouse member! You’ll get access to a TON of herbalism classes, monographs, webinars, and more — plus discounts to herbal companies, a private Facebook group, and ongoing education. Use coupon code PODCAST to get your first 30 days FREE. 👉 Learn more & register | Herbalism in your neck of the woods. HerbRally DISCLAIMER The information in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always consult a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any medical condition. /episode/index/show/herbrally/id/39475630

The Resilient Healer | Trying Times, Infinite Possibilities & Wild Celebration 12/16/2025

The Resilient Healer | Trying Times, Infinite Possibilities & Wild Celebration Welcome back to The Plant Healer’s Path — Episode 22. In this powerful and wide-ranging episode, Jesse Wolf Hardin speaks directly to the moment we’re living in — a time of immense challenge, ecological strain, cultural pressure, and profound possibility. Wolf reflects on the crossroads facing herbalists, healers, and culture-shifters of all kinds, exploring how fear, grief, and uncertainty can become sources of clarity, motivation, and purposeful action. Rather than retreating into resignation or victimhood, we’re invited to deepen our awareness, sharpen our senses, and remember our place within the living world. This episode weaves together themes of herbal access, plant protection, self-worth, intuition, responsibility, and celebration — reminding us that even in difficult times, it remains possible to cultivate meaning, connection, and joy. Herbalism is framed not only as medicine, but as a vital skill for self-care, community resilience, and cultural renewal. A stirring reflection on empowered folk herbalism, embodied awareness, and the wild responsibility of living fully — even when the stakes are high. This audio was extracted from . This episode is brought to you by The Good Medicine Confluence October 12–15, 2026 Ghost Ranch, New Mexico Join herbalists, healers, wildcrafters, visionaries, misfits, and medicine makers for four unforgettable days of learning, celebration, connection, ritual, and more than 100 classes from over 40 teachers. You’re warmly invited to gather, study, celebrate, and dance under the stars in the Land of Enchantment. 👉 Learn more & register | 🌼 WANT MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive THIRTEEN herbal freebies! 👉 🌿 WANT EVEN MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Become an HerbRally Schoolhouse member! You’ll get access to a TON of herbalism classes, monographs, webinars, and more — plus discounts to herbal companies, a private Facebook group, and ongoing education. Use coupon code PODCAST to get your first 30 days FREE. 👉 Learn more & register | Herbalism in your neck of the woods. HerbRally DISCLAIMER The information in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always consult a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any medical condition. /episode/index/show/herbrally/id/39428805

The Menstrual Map with Elaine Sheff from the Green Path Herb School 12/13/2025

The Menstrual Map with Elaine Sheff from the Green Path Herb School 🌿 Become a Professional Herbalist with Green Path Herb School Enrollment is now open for the Herbalist Certificate Program, a year-long, immersive training designed for those ready to dive deeply into herbalism — whether you're pursuing a professional path or looking to build a solid, well-rounded foundation. Classes begin January 5, 2026, with the option to attend online or in person in Missoula, MT. Students meet each Monday for a full day of study covering botany, body systems, materia medica, medicine making, and the science and spirit of herbal healing. With 430+ hours of class time, guided projects, and lifetime access to the course materials, this is one of the most comprehensive herbal programs available. This class was recorded at the 2015 . Menstruation, typically a taboo subject in our culture, can be a rich source of information about health and well-being for both women and their practitioners. But what is normal menstruation? Join herbalist Elaine Sheff of to take a deeper look at how to interpret the fertility cycle by creating a menstrual map. This class focuses on hormonal balancing, as well as addressing herbal actions including reproductive antispasmodics, emmenagogues, hormone balancers, phyto-estrogens, progesterone encouraging herbs, uterine astringents, and reproductive tonics. 🌼WANT MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive THIRTEEN herbal freebies! 👉 🌿WANT EVEN MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Become an HerbRally Schoolhouse member! You'll get access to a TON of herbalism classes, monographs, webinars and more. There's also discounts to cool herbal companies, a private Facebook group and more! You can get your first 30 days FREE with coupon code PODCAST LEARN MORE AND REGISTER | Herbalism in your neck of the woods. HerbRally DISCLAIMER The information in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always consult a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any medical condition. /episode/index/show/herbrally/id/39396480

Layered Herbal Medicine & the Path of the Herbalist | Elaine Sheff 12/11/2025

Layered Herbal Medicine & the Path of the Herbalist | Elaine Sheff 🌿 Become a Professional Herbalist with Green Path Herb School Enrollment is now open for the Herbalist Certificate Program, a year-long, immersive training designed for those ready to dive deeply into herbalism — whether you're pursuing a professional path or looking to build a solid, well-rounded foundation. Classes begin January 5, 2026, with the option to attend online or in person in Missoula, MT. Students meet each Monday for a full day of study covering botany, body systems, materia medica, medicine making, and the science and spirit of herbal healing. With 430+ hours of class time, guided projects, and lifetime access to the course materials, this is one of the most comprehensive herbal programs available. In this replay episode of The Herbalist Hour, I'm joined by Elaine Sheff, co-director of the Green Path Herb School based in Missoula, MT. We explore a wide range of topics, including: 🌿 Elaine’s herbal origin story 🌿 Layered herbal medicine 🌿 The Montana Herb Festival 🌿 How to make it as an herbalist 🌿 And so much more! I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Thanks to Elaine for joining me, and thanks to you for listening! Until the next episode, ~Mason 🌼WANT MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive THIRTEEN herbal freebies! 👉 🌿WANT EVEN MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Become an HerbRally Schoolhouse member! You'll get access to a TON of herbalism classes, monographs, webinars and more. There's also discounts to cool herbal companies, a private Facebook group and more! You can get your first 30 days FREE with coupon code PODCAST LEARN MORE AND REGISTER | Herbalism in your neck of the woods. HerbRally DISCLAIMER The information in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always consult a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any medical condition. /episode/index/show/herbrally/id/39374810

Inside Herbalists Without Borders with Denise Cusack 12/11/2025

Inside Herbalists Without Borders with Denise Cusack In this short episode, we listen to Denise Cusack as she walks us through the U.S. donation and distribution space for Herbalists Without Borders. This audio is extracted directly from a YouTube video tour filmed at her sanctuary, where she explains how HWB inventories donations, batches herbal products, distributes seed grants, and supports clinics, community projects, and mutual aid efforts nationwide. You’ll hear how HWB: 🌿Receives and tracks donated herbs, supplements, body care products, containers, and tincture materials 🌿Crafts inhalers, pain rubs, blends, flower essences, and other care kits for community health projects 🌿Distributes food and medicinal herb seeds for community gardens across the U.S. 🌿Partners with clinics, disaster-response teams, seed donors, herbalists, and community organizers to meet real needs 🌿Practices reciprocity-based mutual aid: those with extra share with those with less This is a beautiful peek at how grassroots herbalism, community medicine, and seed saving come together in one vibrant network. 🎥 Learn more about Herbalists Without Borders | 🌼WANT MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive THIRTEEN herbal freebies! 👉 🌿WANT EVEN MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Become an HerbRally Schoolhouse member! You'll get access to a TON of herbalism classes, monographs, webinars and more. There's also discounts to cool herbal companies, a private Facebook group and more! You can get your first 30 days FREE with coupon code PODCAST LEARN MORE AND REGISTER | Herbalism in your neck of the woods. HerbRally DISCLAIMER The information in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always consult a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any medical condition. /episode/index/show/herbrally/id/39363685

Identifying The One Plant That Will Teach & Serve You Best 12/10/2025

Identifying The One Plant That Will Teach & Serve You Best Welcome back to The Plant Healer’s Path — Episode 21. In this reflective episode, Jesse Wolf Hardin explores the idea that among all the plants we cherish, there may be one green ally whose presence, timing, symbolism, or healing effect plays a uniquely meaningful role in our lives. Wolf shares how a personal plant may appear during transition, heartbreak, celebration, or illness — offering medicine, emotional clarity, inspiration, or companionship. A plant ally might be one we’ve known for years but only now truly hear, or an unexpected species that arrives precisely when needed. We’re invited to slow down, notice the plants around us, feel their resonance, and recognize the qualities, stories, and teachings they bring. Once we identify our plant, we can turn to it for grounding, guidance, and everyday support. A beautiful meditation on intuition, plant relationship, and the lifelong path of learning from nature. This audio was extracted from . This episode is brought to you by The Good Medicine Confluence October 12–15, 2026 Ghost Ranch, New Mexico Join herbalists, healers, wildcrafters, visionaries, misfits, and medicine makers for four unforgettable days of learning, celebration, connection, ritual, and more than 100 classes from over 40 teachers. You’re warmly invited to gather, study, celebrate, and dance under the stars in the Land of Enchantment. 👉 Learn more & register | 🌼 WANT MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive THIRTEEN herbal freebies! 👉 🌿 WANT EVEN MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Become an HerbRally Schoolhouse member! You’ll get access to a TON of herbalism classes, monographs, webinars, and more — plus discounts to herbal companies, a private Facebook group, and ongoing education. Use coupon code PODCAST to get your first 30 days FREE. 👉 Learn more & register | Herbalism in your neck of the woods. HerbRally DISCLAIMER The information in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always consult a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any medical condition. /episode/index/show/herbrally/id/39358085

Kitchen Medicine, Bioregional Plants & Folk Herbalism with Jade Alicandro 12/06/2025

Kitchen Medicine, Bioregional Plants & Folk Herbalism with Jade Alicandro Spice Rack Medicine – Winter Online Series 2026 A cozy, self-paced kitchen herbalism course from Jade Alicandro that explores culinary herbs, folk medicine-making, bone broth, food energetics, adaptogens, nutritive herbs, seaweeds, medicinal mushrooms, and easy medicine you can make right in your home kitchen. Registration is open now through Dec 12 👉 Today we’re revisiting my delightful interview with community herbalist and educator Jade Alicandro, originally released two years ago as Episode 82 of The Herbalist Hour. In this conversation we dive into bioregional herbalism, weeds as medicine, food-as-medicine practices, kitchen folk remedies, herbal energetics, and so much more. Jade is known for weaving her love of locally abundant plants, culinary herbs, and accessible kitchen medicine into her work as a clinical herbalist and educator in Western Massachusetts. She teaches through Milk & Honey Herbs, offering year-long apprenticeships, herb walks, workshops, Patreon classes, and her annual . 🎥 If you enjoyed the episode... Share it with a friend, tag us on Instagram, or leave a rating on Apple Podcasts. It means a lot and helps grow HerbRally’s listener community. Thanks for tuning in! 🌿💛 ~Mason 🌼WANT MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive THIRTEEN herbal freebies! 👉 🌿WANT EVEN MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Become an HerbRally Schoolhouse member! You'll get access to a TON of herbalism classes, monographs, webinars and more. There's also discounts to cool herbal companies, a private Facebook group and more! You can get your first 30 days FREE with coupon code PODCAST LEARN MORE AND REGISTER | Herbalism in your neck of the woods. HerbRally DISCLAIMER The information in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always consult a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any medical condition. /episode/index/show/herbrally/id/39308630

How Yoga Informs My Herbal Practice | Ashley Elenbaas 12/03/2025

How Yoga Informs My Herbal Practice | Ashley Elenbaas 🌿 Grab 13 FREE Herbal Resources Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and get instant access to a beautiful 91-page Botanical Anthology sampler — full of seasonal recipes, remedies & plant magic. Plus, unlock 12 more herbal freebies! 👉 In this deeply honest conversation, Ashley Elenbaas of SkyHouse Herbs shares how yoga quite literally saved her life — helping her heal from an eating disorder, substance use, and the inner voices that once told her she was not enough. Ashley reflects on taking her very first yoga class at age 12 in Minneapolis, discovering embodiment for the first time, and later deepening her practice while attending college in Asheville. As yoga, meditation, and philosophy began reshaping her relationship with her body and mind, plants naturally entered the picture — guiding her toward an energetic, holistic approach to herbalism rooted in awareness, presence, and self-healing. Today, Ashley continues a daily movement practice that includes yoga, running, and weightlifting — and she also teaches yoga at a women’s recovery center, supporting others through trauma, addiction, and reconnection with the body. In this clip, we explore: – Discovering yoga at a young age and learning embodiment – Healing from an eating disorder through movement and mindfulness – How yoga philosophy shaped her herbal path – The connection between plants, chakras, and energetics – Teaching yoga to women in recovery – Stillness, mental strength, and the real work of presence Ashley also speaks to the quiet power of staying in a single pose, listening to the stories of the mind, and learning — one breath at a time — that transformation is possible. This excerpt is part of a longer, wide-ranging conversation on healing, embodiment, recovery, and the deep overlap between yoga and herbalism. Learn more about Ashley and her work | 🌼WANT MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive THIRTEEN herbal freebies! 👉 🌿WANT EVEN MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Become an HerbRally Schoolhouse member! You'll get access to a TON of herbalism classes, monographs, webinars and more. There's also discounts to cool herbal companies, a private Facebook group and more! You can get your first 30 days FREE with coupon code PODCAST LEARN MORE AND REGISTER | Herbalism in your neck of the woods. HerbRally DISCLAIMER The information in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always consult a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any medical condition. /episode/index/show/herbrally/id/39256755

Dr. Tieraona Low Dog on Love, Care & Finding Your True Path 12/03/2025

What You Can & Can’t Affect: A Vital Realization for Healers & Others 12/01/2025

What You Can & Can’t Affect: A Vital Realization for Healers & Others Welcome back to The Plant Healer’s Path — Episode 20. In this episode, Jesse Wolf Hardin explores one of the deepest inner tensions faced by healers, activists, caregivers, and culture-shapers alike: the longing to create real, visible change — and the emotional weight of what we cannot control. Through poetic reflection and grounded wisdom, Wolf speaks to the outcome-oriented heart that lives inside so many of us — especially herbalists, healthcare providers, parents, justice workers, and environmental advocates. He explores our shared desire to relieve suffering, to fix what is broken, to bring about lasting cures and total solutions — and the quiet harm that can arise when we measure our worth solely by what we can “successfully” change. You’ll hear why it’s both beautiful and perilous to carry the world’s pain on our shoulders, how unrealistic expectations can quietly drain our vitality, and why a truly sustainable healing practice depends on learning the difference between what we can influence and what we must release. Wolf offers a compassionate framework for shifting from impossible cures toward meaningful, tangible, day-to-day impact — without abandoning our deeper ideals. If you’ve ever felt discouraged by outcomes you couldn’t control, burned out by constant striving, or torn between big visions and personal limits, this episode offers a powerful reminder: your small, steady, real-world efforts matter more than you may realize. This audio was extracted from . This episode is brought to you by The Good Medicine Confluence October 12–15, 2026 Ghost Ranch, New Mexico Join herbalists, healers, wildcrafters, visionaries, misfits, and medicine makers for four unforgettable days of learning, celebration, connection, ritual, and more than 100 classes from over 40 teachers. You’re warmly invited to gather, study, celebrate, and dance under the stars in the Land of Enchantment. 👉 Learn more & register | 🌼 WANT MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive THIRTEEN herbal freebies! 👉 🌿 WANT EVEN MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Become an HerbRally Schoolhouse member! You’ll get access to a TON of herbalism classes, monographs, webinars, and more — plus discounts to herbal companies, a private Facebook group, and ongoing education. Use coupon code PODCAST to get your first 30 days FREE. 👉 Learn more & register | Herbalism in your neck of the woods. HerbRally DISCLAIMER The information in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always consult a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any medical condition. /episode/index/show/herbrally/id/39223995

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Finding Your Own Niche in Herbalism | What Best Distinguishes You? 11/26/2025

Finding Your Own Niche in Herbalism | What Best Distinguishes You? Welcome back to The Plant Healer’s Path. In this episode, Jesse Wolf Hardin explores one of the most essential — yet often misunderstood — aspects of the plant healer’s journey: finding and defining your true niche. Through poetic reflection, grounded teaching, and decades of lived experience, Wolf unpacks what it really means to discover your unique role within the larger healing field. From folk herbalists and family practitioners to growers, medicine makers, teachers, clinicians, and culture builders, he illuminates how each healer carries a distinct “individual medicine” — a signature blend of talents, interests, aesthetics, convictions, and calling. You’ll hear why purpose needs form to fully manifest, how specialization isn’t limitation but clarification, and why a well-defined niche becomes both your home base and your vantage point for serving the world. Wolf traces the word “niche” back to its Latin root meaning “nest,” inviting you to consider how your own healing work is woven from the land, the people you serve, the methods you love, and the story you tell. If you’ve ever felt scattered, unsure where you truly fit, or called to refine your focus without losing your heart, this episode offers a powerful framework for aligning your gifts, your audience, your role, and your deeper purpose into a coherent, living practice. This audio was extracted from the . This episode is brought to you by The Good Medicine Confluence. October 12–15, 2026 Ghost Ranch, New Mexico Join herbalists, healers, wildcrafters, visionaries, misfits, and medicine makers for four unforgettable days of learning, celebration, connection, ritual, and more than 100 classes from over 40 teachers. You’re warmly invited to gather, study, celebrate, and dance under the stars in the Land of Enchantment. 👉 Learn more & register | 🌼 WANT MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive THIRTEEN herbal freebies! 👉 🌿 WANT EVEN MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Become an HerbRally Schoolhouse member! You'll get access to a TON of herbalism classes, monographs, webinars, and more — plus discounts to herbal companies, a private Facebook group, and ongoing education. Use coupon code PODCAST to get your first 30 days FREE. 👉 LEARN MORE & REGISTER | Herbalism in your neck of the woods. HerbRally DISCLAIMER The information in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always consult a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any medical condition. /episode/index/show/herbrally/id/39182850

20 Questions to Ask Yourself for a Better Life | The Plant Healer's Path Ep. 18 11/26/2025

20 Questions to Ask Yourself for a Better Life | The Plant Healer's Path Ep. 18 Welcome back to The Plant Healer’s Path. In this episode, Jesse Wolf Hardin invites you into a soulful, provocative, and deeply clarifying journey through 20 essential life questions — prompts designed to reorient you toward meaning, vitality, purpose, and the truth of who you are. Through story, metaphor, and grounded self-inquiry, Wolf explores what it really means to live deliberately: What would you do if this were your final year? What is worth your precious time, energy, devotion, and attention? What habits, obligations, or environments drain you — and which nourish your joy, creativity, and calling? Who matters most? What matters most? And what would it take to craft a life that feels wholly, unapologetically your own? If you’ve been craving reflection, renewal, direction, or simply a deeper connection to your authentic self, this episode serves as a powerful inner compass — a yardstick for living a life aligned with your values, your purpose, and your heart. This audio was extracted from . This episode is brought to you by The Good Medicine Confluence. October 12–15, 2026 Ghost Ranch, New Mexico Join herbalists, healers, wildcrafters, visionaries, misfits, and medicine makers for four unforgettable days of learning, celebration, connection, ritual, and more than 100 classes from over 40 teachers. You’re warmly invited to gather, study, celebrate, and dance under the stars in the Land of Enchantment. 👉 Learn more & register | 🌼 WANT MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive THIRTEEN herbal freebies! 👉 🌿 WANT EVEN MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Become an HerbRally Schoolhouse member! You'll get access to a TON of herbalism classes, monographs, webinars, and more — plus discounts to herbal companies, a private Facebook group, and ongoing education. Use coupon code PODCAST to get your first 30 days FREE. 👉 LEARN MORE & REGISTER | Herbalism in your neck of the woods. HerbRally DISCLAIMER The information in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always consult a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any medical condition. /episode/index/show/herbrally/id/39174530

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