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In this very special replay of The Herbalist Hour Episode 50, I sit down with John Gallagher — co-founder of LearningHerbs and a beloved member of the herbal community who recently passed away after a long struggle with depression, anxiety, and insomnia. This episode means the world to me. If you've followed HerbRally for a while, you've probably heard me talk about how much John influenced my herbal journey. His podcast, HerbMentor Radio, was my introduction to the wider herbal world. I devoured every episode — over and over again. Through those interviews, I felt like I knew the herbalists he featured. And John was the thread running through it all — full of curiosity, warmth, humor, and a contagious laugh. Eventually I became an HerbMentor member (still am to this day), and a few years later, John actually became a friend. I'll never forget him visiting the Mountain Rose Herbs marketing department when I worked there — he brought so much joyful energy with him. And at RootStalk, the legendary one-time herbal gathering, I feel like our friendship really took root. It was also there that I learned John wasn't quite as squeaky clean off-mic as he was on his show — turns out he loved to swear, just like me! That only made me love him more. Over the years, I got to know him better through shared time at events, visits to his home in Port Townsend, chats on the phone, and eventually, this very conversation on The Herbalist Hour. Recording this episode felt like a full-circle moment. I finally got to sit down and interview someone who helped shape my path in herbalism — not just as a mentor from afar, but as a real friend. Everyone I know who knew John adored him. He lit up every room. And he gave so much to this community. My heart goes out to Kimberly, their children, his family, and everyone who loved him. John — I love you, buddy. Thank you for being there during some rough times. Thank you for your support of HerbRally. And thank you for helping open up the herbal world to me, and to so many others. You'll be deeply missed. ~Mason Prefer to watch the video version? You can find it on YouTube here | Watch on YouTube P.S. If you or someone you care about is struggling with depression, anxiety, insomnia, or thoughts of self-harm, please know that you're not alone — and that there is help available.

Hey friends, Mason here — recording this quick message straight from my phone while I'm packing for my big move back to Oregon. I just launched the HerbRally Survey and would love to hear from you. It's short and sweet, and your feedback helps shape the future of everything I do — from podcast episodes and YouTube videos to classes, events, and beyond. And as a thank you, when you complete the survey you'll get a beautiful free 16-page ebook from one of my besties, Rosalee de la Forêt all about St. John's Wort — packed with recipes, remedies, and deep plant wisdom. TAKE THE SURVEY HERE Thanks so much for being part of this community. I appreciate you more than you know. Much love and hopefully talk to ya soon ✌️❤️ ~Mason

This episode is brought to you by the 2025 Good Medicine Confluence August 17 - 20, 2025 Ghost Ranch, New Mexico LEARN MORE & REGISTER Welcome to episode 11 of The Plant Healer's Path | Heeding The Call Watch all of the episodes of The Plant Healer's Path on YouTube Jesse Wolf Hardin is an impactful author, ecosopher, ecological restorationist, personal counsel, graphic artist, musician, and historian on a mission –– a champion of diversity and what he coined “ReWilding,” as well as an impassioned proponent of nature's medicines. Wolf co-founded with Kiva Rose both the international Good Medicine Confluence gathering and Plant Healer Quarterly magazine, and is the author of over 25 books on herbalism, nature connection, and personal realization.   For more information go to PlantHealer.org. The Plant Healer Online Bookstore is the largest single source or herbal related books and ebooks, both titles by Jesse Wolf Hardin and Kiva Rose, as well as numerous focused compilations by many dozens of other well known herbalists: PlantHealerBookstore.com Plant Healer Magazine is the most in-depth and artistic magazine available for herbal practitioners, artisans and healers of culture, see: PlantHealerMagazine.com Herbaria Monthly is a totally FREE full color zine, full of herbal information, inspiration and empowerment.  Subscribe at PlantHealer.org More Free Resources including complimentary guides to herb schools and suppliers can be downloaded at: LEARN MORE Plant Healer on Instagram: @PlantHealer Plant Healer on Facebook: @PlantHealer The Good Medicine Confluence is a unique annual educational event and celebration held in the forested mountains of the enchanted Southwest each Summer, click through to the Events pages from: GoodMedicineConfluence.com

This episode is brought to you by the 2025 Good Medicine Confluence August 17 - 20, 2025 Ghost Ranch, New Mexico LEARN MORE & REGISTER Welcome to episode 10 of The Plant Healer's Path | 10 Traits of a Great Herbalist Watch all of the episodes of The Plant Healer's Path on YouTube Jesse Wolf Hardin is an impactful author, ecosopher, ecological restorationist, personal counsel, graphic artist, musician, and historian on a mission –– a champion of diversity and what he coined “ReWilding,” as well as an impassioned proponent of nature's medicines. Wolf co-founded with Kiva Rose both the international Good Medicine Confluence gathering and Plant Healer Quarterly magazine, and is the author of over 25 books on herbalism, nature connection, and personal realization.   For more information go to PlantHealer.org. The Plant Healer Online Bookstore is the largest single source or herbal related books and ebooks, both titles by Jesse Wolf Hardin and Kiva Rose, as well as numerous focused compilations by many dozens of other well known herbalists: PlantHealerBookstore.com Plant Healer Magazine is the most in-depth and artistic magazine available for herbal practitioners, artisans and healers of culture, see: PlantHealerMagazine.com Herbaria Monthly is a totally FREE full color zine, full of herbal information, inspiration and empowerment.  Subscribe at PlantHealer.org More Free Resources including complimentary guides to herb schools and suppliers can be downloaded at: LEARN MORE Plant Healer on Instagram: @PlantHealer Plant Healer on Facebook: @PlantHealer The Good Medicine Confluence is a unique annual educational event and celebration held in the forested mountains of the enchanted Southwest each Summer, click through to the Events pages from: GoodMedicineConfluence.com

This episode is brought to you by our HerbRally Schoolhouse members If you'd like to try your first month for free, use coupon code PODCAST at checkout! LEARN MORE & REGISTER | http://www.herbrally.com/schoolhouse In this episode of The Herbalist Hour I'm joined by Tara Ruth. Tara is the Content Director at one of my all-time favorite resources for herbalism, LearningHerbs.  We chat about how she got into herbalism, how she got her job at LearningHerbs and what her role is there now, herbs for creativity, her self care routine and a whole lot more.  Big thanks to Tara for joining me on the show, and thanks to y'all for tuning in. See you in the next episode! ~Mason  LINKS & RESOURCES LearningHerbs | LearningHerbs.com HerbMentor Radio | TUNE IN

This episode is brought to you by the 2025 Good Medicine Confluence August 17 - 20, 2025 Ghost Ranch, New Mexico LEARN MORE & REGISTER Welcome to episode nine of The Plant Healer's Path | Ain't No Such Thing as a Master Herbalist Watch all of the episodes of The Plant Healer's Path on YouTube Jesse Wolf Hardin is an impactful author, ecosopher, ecological restorationist, personal counsel, graphic artist, musician, and historian on a mission –– a champion of diversity and what he coined “ReWilding,” as well as an impassioned proponent of nature's medicines. Wolf co-founded with Kiva Rose both the international Good Medicine Confluence gathering and Plant Healer Quarterly magazine, and is the author of over 25 books on herbalism, nature connection, and personal realization.   For more information go to PlantHealer.org. The Plant Healer Online Bookstore is the largest single source or herbal related books and ebooks, both titles by Jesse Wolf Hardin and Kiva Rose, as well as numerous focused compilations by many dozens of other well known herbalists: PlantHealerBookstore.com Plant Healer Magazine is the most in-depth and artistic magazine available for herbal practitioners, artisans and healers of culture, see: PlantHealerMagazine.com Herbaria Monthly is a totally FREE full color zine, full of herbal information, inspiration and empowerment.  Subscribe at PlantHealer.org More Free Resources including complimentary guides to herb schools and suppliers can be downloaded at: LEARN MORE Plant Healer on Instagram: @PlantHealer Plant Healer on Facebook: @PlantHealer The Good Medicine Confluence is a unique annual educational event and celebration held in the forested mountains of the enchanted Southwest each Summer, click through to the Events pages from: GoodMedicineConfluence.com

This episode is brought to you by the 2025 Good Medicine Confluence August 17 - 20, 2025 Ghost Ranch, New Mexico LEARN MORE & REGISTER Welcome to episode eight of The Plant Healer's Path | The Dandelion Resistance Watch all of the episodes of The Plant Healer's Path on YouTube Jesse Wolf Hardin is an impactful author, ecosopher, ecological restorationist, personal counsel, graphic artist, musician, and historian on a mission –– a champion of diversity and what he coined “ReWilding,” as well as an impassioned proponent of nature's medicines. Wolf co-founded with Kiva Rose both the international Good Medicine Confluence gathering and Plant Healer Quarterly magazine, and is the author of over 25 books on herbalism, nature connection, and personal realization.   For more information go to PlantHealer.org. The Plant Healer Online Bookstore is the largest single source or herbal related books and ebooks, both titles by Jesse Wolf Hardin and Kiva Rose, as well as numerous focused compilations by many dozens of other well known herbalists: PlantHealerBookstore.com Plant Healer Magazine is the most in-depth and artistic magazine available for herbal practitioners, artisans and healers of culture, see: PlantHealerMagazine.com Herbaria Monthly is a totally FREE full color zine, full of herbal information, inspiration and empowerment.  Subscribe at PlantHealer.org More Free Resources including complimentary guides to herb schools and suppliers can be downloaded at: LEARN MORE Plant Healer on Instagram: @PlantHealer Plant Healer on Facebook: @PlantHealer The Good Medicine Confluence is a unique annual educational event and celebration held in the forested mountains of the enchanted Southwest each Summer, click through to the Events pages from: GoodMedicineConfluence.com

This episode is brought to you by the 2025 Good Medicine Confluence August 17 - 20, 2025 Ghost Ranch, New Mexico LEARN MORE & REGISTER Welcome to episode seven of The Plant Healer's Path | Curiosity Watch all of the episodes of The Plant Healer's Path on YouTube Jesse Wolf Hardin is an impactful author, ecosopher, ecological restorationist, personal counsel, graphic artist, musician, and historian on a mission –– a champion of diversity and what he coined “ReWilding,” as well as an impassioned proponent of nature's medicines. Wolf co-founded with Kiva Rose both the international Good Medicine Confluence gathering and Plant Healer Quarterly magazine, and is the author of over 25 books on herbalism, nature connection, and personal realization.   For more information go to PlantHealer.org. The Plant Healer Online Bookstore is the largest single source or herbal related books and ebooks, both titles by Jesse Wolf Hardin and Kiva Rose, as well as numerous focused compilations by many dozens of other well known herbalists: PlantHealerBookstore.com Plant Healer Magazine is the most in-depth and artistic magazine available for herbal practitioners, artisans and healers of culture, see: PlantHealerMagazine.com Herbaria Monthly is a totally FREE full color zine, full of herbal information, inspiration and empowerment.  Subscribe at PlantHealer.org More Free Resources including complimentary guides to herb schools and suppliers can be downloaded at: LEARN MORE Plant Healer on Instagram: @PlantHealer Plant Healer on Facebook: @PlantHealer The Good Medicine Confluence is a unique annual educational event and celebration held in the forested mountains of the enchanted Southwest each Summer, click through to the Events pages from: GoodMedicineConfluence.com

This episode is brought to you by the 2025 Good Medicine Confluence August 17 - 20, 2025 Ghost Ranch, New Mexico LEARN MORE & REGISTER Welcome to episode six of The Plant Healer's Path | Money & Herbalism Watch all of the episodes of The Plant Healer's Path on YouTube Jesse Wolf Hardin is an impactful author, ecosopher, ecological restorationist, personal counsel, graphic artist, musician, and historian on a mission –– a champion of diversity and what he coined “ReWilding,” as well as an impassioned proponent of nature's medicines. Wolf co-founded with Kiva Rose both the international Good Medicine Confluence gathering and Plant Healer Quarterly magazine, and is the author of over 25 books on herbalism, nature connection, and personal realization.   For more information go to PlantHealer.org. The Plant Healer Online Bookstore is the largest single source or herbal related books and ebooks, both titles by Jesse Wolf Hardin and Kiva Rose, as well as numerous focused compilations by many dozens of other well known herbalists: PlantHealerBookstore.com Plant Healer Magazine is the most in-depth and artistic magazine available for herbal practitioners, artisans and healers of culture, see: PlantHealerMagazine.com Herbaria Monthly is a totally FREE full color zine, full of herbal information, inspiration and empowerment.  Subscribe at PlantHealer.org More Free Resources including complimentary guides to herb schools and suppliers can be downloaded at: LEARN MORE Plant Healer on Instagram: @PlantHealer Plant Healer on Facebook: @PlantHealer The Good Medicine Confluence is a unique annual educational event and celebration held in the forested mountains of the enchanted Southwest each Summer, click through to the Events pages from: GoodMedicineConfluence.com

Just because it's “natural” doesn't mean it's safe. Too many herbalists are out here sipping teas and tossing herbs into tinctures with zero understanding of how they actually work. That's not holistic healing. That's gambling... In this free 5-day course, I'm teaching you the same framework I give my clinical students—the 4 Levels of Herb Safety. You'll learn how to stop treating herbs like they're all equal, and start using them with the reverence, responsibility, and wisdom they require. By the time we're done, you'll:

This episode is brought to you by the 2025 Good Medicine Confluence August 17 - 20, 2025 Ghost Ranch, New Mexico LEARN MORE & REGISTER Welcome to episode five of The Plant Healer's Path | The "Nature" in Natural Healing Watch all of the episodes of The Plant Healer's Path on YouTube Jesse Wolf Hardin is an impactful author, ecosopher, ecological restorationist, personal counsel, graphic artist, musician, and historian on a mission –– a champion of diversity and what he coined “ReWilding,” as well as an impassioned proponent of nature's medicines. Wolf co-founded with Kiva Rose both the international Good Medicine Confluence gathering and Plant Healer Quarterly magazine, and is the author of over 25 books on herbalism, nature connection, and personal realization.   For more information go to PlantHealer.org. The Plant Healer Online Bookstore is the largest single source or herbal related books and ebooks, both titles by Jesse Wolf Hardin and Kiva Rose, as well as numerous focused compilations by many dozens of other well known herbalists: PlantHealerBookstore.com Plant Healer Magazine is the most in-depth and artistic magazine available for herbal practitioners, artisans and healers of culture, see: PlantHealerMagazine.com Herbaria Monthly is a totally FREE full color zine, full of herbal information, inspiration and empowerment.  Subscribe at PlantHealer.org More Free Resources including complimentary guides to herb schools and suppliers can be downloaded at: LEARN MORE Plant Healer on Instagram: @PlantHealer Plant Healer on Facebook: @PlantHealer The Good Medicine Confluence is a unique annual educational event and celebration held in the forested mountains of the enchanted Southwest each Summer, click through to the Events pages from: GoodMedicineConfluence.com

Welcome to a conversation with Good Medicine Confluence presenter Josh Busbee on the profound healing that can come from foraging wild edible and medicinal plants. And join with Josh, Wolf, and nearly 40 other presenters for an experience like none other –– the wondrous annual Good Medicine Confluence, being held in 2025 on Aug. 17th - 20th in the enchanted Southwest –– a both practical and magical immersion into the realms of herbal medicine and natural healing, wildcrafting and food preparation, ancient ways and the very frontiers of science.   Gather with 300 fellow unboxable world-changers in this confluence of education and celebration, equipping and inspiring our personal lives and missions. Choose from the over 100 classes and playshops, then dance beneath a zillion stars –– 4 full days and nights of transformational delight at New Mexico's truly enchanted Ghost Ranch retreat center.  Get your 2025 Confluence ticket online now by going to the Registration page at: GoodMedicineConfluence.com You can sign up at no cost for Wolf's 80 pages long zine Herbaria Monthly, and access the many titles available on the Plant Healer Bookstore by going to: @PlantHealer.org GUEST'S BIO: Josh Busbee is a forager that is dedicated to providing helpful and informative classes and YouTube videos to help others easily identify and use plants in their surroundings. The classes and videos take an approach that all can not only understand, but learn from without complicating things. He started foraging in 2008 and since then has covered thousands of miles on foot foraging and learning plants in his state of Indiana.  Josh often spends 40 or more hours a week in nature and loves to encourage others to connect with nature and themselves. He has worked with girl scout troops, boy scout troops, and conservation societies in his state. The connection with nature goes deep as he has healed himself from depression and controlled a lifelong struggle with it and suicidal thoughts by connecting with nature in unconventional ways. He loves giving thanks to nature and embraces the title of “Tree Hugger,” challenging the idea that being called a “Tree Hugger” is a bad thing.  His approach to teaching is down to earth and often times will include some light humor and references to popular media as a way to bring us all together. His Youtube channel and business is named after his favorite plant, Trillium, because of the trinity of leaves representing healthful Mind, Soul, and Nature. Read more about his offerings at: https://www.trilliumwildedibles.com and check out his excellent free foraging videos at: @TrilliumWildEdibles  Enjoy more of Wolf's Plant Healer's Path vids housed here: Plant Healer's Path on YouTube And SUBSCRIBE to the HerbRally YouTube channel to not miss any of its frequent postings. *Your likes and comments on this video are much appreciated by us all!*

This episode is brought to you by the 2025 Good Medicine Confluence August 17 - 20, 2025 Ghost Ranch, New Mexico LEARN MORE & REGISTER Welcome to episode four of The Plant Healer's Path | 10 things to know to be the best herbalist you can be Watch all of the episodes of The Plant Healer's Path on YouTube Jesse Wolf Hardin is an impactful author, ecosopher, ecological restorationist, personal counsel, graphic artist, musician, and historian on a mission –– a champion of diversity and what he coined “ReWilding,” as well as an impassioned proponent of nature's medicines. Wolf co-founded with Kiva Rose both the international Good Medicine Confluence gathering and Plant Healer Quarterly magazine, and is the author of over 25 books on herbalism, nature connection, and personal realization.   For more information go to PlantHealer.org. The Plant Healer Online Bookstore is the largest single source or herbal related books and ebooks, both titles by Jesse Wolf Hardin and Kiva Rose, as well as numerous focused compilations by many dozens of other well known herbalists: PlantHealerBookstore.com Plant Healer Magazine is the most in-depth and artistic magazine available for herbal practitioners, artisans and healers of culture, see: PlantHealerMagazine.com Herbaria Monthly is a totally FREE full color zine, full of herbal information, inspiration and empowerment.  Subscribe at PlantHealer.org More Free Resources including complimentary guides to herb schools and suppliers can be downloaded at: LEARN MORE Plant Healer on Instagram: @PlantHealer Plant Healer on Facebook: @PlantHealer The Good Medicine Confluence is a unique annual educational event and celebration held in the forested mountains of the enchanted Southwest each Summer, click through to the Events pages from: GoodMedicineConfluence.com

This episode is brought to you by our HerbRally Schoolhouse members If you'd like to try your first month for free, use coupon code PODCAST at checkout! LEARN MORE & REGISTER | http://www.herbrally.com/schoolhouse In this episode of The Herbalist Hour I'm joined by Rachael Witt. Rachael is an herbal educator and clinical herbalist based in the Pacific Northwest. She is the founder of Wildness Within; an herbal business that offers consultations, hand-made formulas and products, classes, workshops and an (in-person) apprenticeship program.  We chat about how she got into herbalism and who some of her mentors have been, how to become an herbalist, the "photographer's awareness", staying true to your practice, her self care routine and a whole lot more.  Big thanks to Dana for joining me on the show, and thanks to y'all for tuning in. See you in the next episode! ~Mason  LINKS & RESOURCES Wildness Within | WildnessWithinLiving.com Rachael on Instagram | @wildness_within

This episode is brought to you by the 2025 Good Medicine Confluence August 17 - 20, 2025 Ghost Ranch, New Mexico LEARN MORE & REGISTER Welcome to episode three of The Plant Healer's Path | The Real Meaning of Health & Healing Watch all of the episodes of The Plant Healer's Path on YouTube Jesse Wolf Hardin is an impactful author, ecosopher, ecological restorationist, personal counsel, graphic artist, musician, and historian on a mission –– a champion of diversity and what he coined “ReWilding,” as well as an impassioned proponent of nature's medicines. Wolf co-founded with Kiva Rose both the international Good Medicine Confluence gathering and Plant Healer Quarterly magazine, and is the author of over 25 books on herbalism, nature connection, and personal realization.   For more information go to PlantHealer.org. The Plant Healer Online Bookstore is the largest single source or herbal related books and ebooks, both titles by Jesse Wolf Hardin and Kiva Rose, as well as numerous focused compilations by many dozens of other well known herbalists: PlantHealerBookstore.com Plant Healer Magazine is the most in-depth and artistic magazine available for herbal practitioners, artisans and healers of culture, see: PlantHealerMagazine.com Herbaria Monthly is a totally FREE full color zine, full of herbal information, inspiration and empowerment.  Subscribe at PlantHealer.org More Free Resources including complimentary guides to herb schools and suppliers can be downloaded at: LEARN MORE Plant Healer on Instagram: @PlantHealer Plant Healer on Facebook: @PlantHealer The Good Medicine Confluence is a unique annual educational event and celebration held in the forested mountains of the enchanted Southwest each Summer, click through to the Events pages from: GoodMedicineConfluence.com

This episode is brought to you by the 2025 Good Medicine Confluence August 17 - 20, 2025 Ghost Ranch, New Mexico LEARN MORE & REGISTER Welcome to episode two of The Plant Healer's Path | What is an Herbalist? You Can Do it!  Watch all of the episodes of The Plant Healer's Path on YouTube Jesse Wolf Hardin is an impactful author, ecosopher, ecological restorationist, personal counsel, graphic artist, musician, and historian on a mission –– a champion of diversity and what he coined “ReWilding,” as well as an impassioned proponent of nature's medicines. Wolf co-founded with Kiva Rose both the international Good Medicine Confluence gathering and Plant Healer Quarterly magazine, and is the author of over 25 books on herbalism, nature connection, and personal realization.   For more information go to PlantHealer.org. The Plant Healer Online Bookstore is the largest single source or herbal related books and ebooks, both titles by Jesse Wolf Hardin and Kiva Rose, as well as numerous focused compilations by many dozens of other well known herbalists: PlantHealerBookstore.com Plant Healer Magazine is the most in-depth and artistic magazine available for herbal practitioners, artisans and healers of culture, see: PlantHealerMagazine.com Herbaria Monthly is a totally FREE full color zine, full of herbal information, inspiration and empowerment.  Subscribe at PlantHealer.org More Free Resources including complimentary guides to herb schools and suppliers can be downloaded at: LEARN MORE Plant Healer on Instagram: @PlantHealer Plant Healer on Facebook: @PlantHealer The Good Medicine Confluence is a unique annual educational event and celebration held in the forested mountains of the enchanted Southwest each Summer, click through to the Events pages from: GoodMedicineConfluence.com

This episode is brought to you by the 2025 Good Medicine Confluence August 17 - 20, 2025 Ghost Ranch, New Mexico LEARN MORE & REGISTER Welcome to episode one of The Plant Healer's Path! "The Portal: Doorways to The Wonderments of Herbal Practice". A huge thanks to Wolf for creating this show. And thank YOU for being here!  Watch all of the episodes of The Plant Healer's Path on YouTube Jesse Wolf Hardin is an impactful author, ecosopher, ecological restorationist, personal counsel, graphic artist, musician, and historian on a mission –– a champion of diversity and what he coined “ReWilding,” as well as an impassioned proponent of nature's medicines. Wolf co-founded with Kiva Rose both the international Good Medicine Confluence gathering and Plant Healer Quarterly magazine, and is the author of over 25 books on herbalism, nature connection, and personal realization.   For more information go to PlantHealer.org. The Plant Healer Online Bookstore is the largest single source or herbal related books and ebooks, both titles by Jesse Wolf Hardin and Kiva Rose, as well as numerous focused compilations by many dozens of other well known herbalists: PlantHealerBookstore.com Plant Healer Magazine is the most in-depth and artistic magazine available for herbal practitioners, artisans and healers of culture, see: PlantHealerMagazine.com Herbaria Monthly is a totally FREE full color zine, full of herbal information, inspiration and empowerment.  Subscribe at PlantHealer.org More Free Resources including complimentary guides to herb schools and suppliers can be downloaded at: LEARN MORE Plant Healer on Instagram: @PlantHealer Plant Healer on Facebook: @PlantHealer The Good Medicine Confluence is a unique annual educational event and celebration held in the forested mountains of the enchanted Southwest each Summer, click through to the Events pages from: GoodMedicineConfluence.com

This episode is brought to you by the 2025 Good Medicine Confluence August 17 - 20, 2025 Ghost Ranch, New Mexico LEARN MORE & REGISTER Announcing for your entertainment and education, The Plant Healer's Path.  This is a unique new series of inspirational and informational videos with host Jesse Wolf Hardin. “Are ya feeling in love with plants and the natural world? Fascinated with plant medicine?  Do you keep hearing the call to become a healer and culture-shifter, or to be an even more effective healer than you already are now?  Are you open to exploring not only how to understand and utilize herbs, but also diving into more natural, awakened, purposeful and celebratory ways of being and doing?”   Thus begins Wolf's trailer to this series of episodes, to be followed soon after on HerbRally by his weekly videos postings.  Topics are going to range from “What is an Herbalist?” to redefinitions of health and healing, from an ode to medicinal “weeds” to a look at the “nature” in the term “natural healing,” from herbal activism to explorations of plant spirit, and from “10 things to know to become a better herbalist” to the framing of herbal medicine as a portal to our personal wonderment and re-enchantment. We are beyond thrilled to share these episodes with you! A huge heartfelt thank you to Wolf for taking the time to share his wisdom with all of us.  Watch all of the episodes of The Plant Healer's Path on YouTube Please support this channel by Subscribing, and Liking the post.   Jesse Wolf Hardin is an impactful author, ecosopher, ecological restorationist, personal counsel, graphic artist, musician, and historian on a mission –– a champion of diversity and what he coined “ReWilding,” as well as an impassioned proponent of nature's medicines. Wolf co-founded with Kiva Rose both the international Good Medicine Confluence gathering and Plant Healer Quarterly magazine, and is the author of over 25 books on herbalism, nature connection, and personal realization.  For more information go to http://www.planthealer.org The Plant Healer Online Bookstore is the largest single source or herbal related books and ebooks, both titles by Jesse Wolf Hardin and Kiva Rose, as well as numerous focused compilations by many dozens of other well known herbalists: http://www.PlantHealerBookstore.com Plant Healer Magazine is the most in-depth and artistic magazine available for herbal practitioners, artisans and healers of culture, see: PlantHealerMagazine.com Herbaria Monthly is a totally FREE full color zine, full of herbal information, inspiration and empowerment.  Subscribe at PlantHealer.org More Free Resources including complimentary guides to herb schools and suppliers can be downloaded at: LEARN MORE Plant Healer on Instagram: @PlantHealer Plant Healer on Facebook: @PlantHealer The Good Medicine Confluence is a unique annual educational event and celebration held in the forested mountains of the enchanted Southwest each Summer, click through to the Events pages from: GoodMedicineConfluence.com  

This episode is brought to you by our HerbRally Schoolhouse members If you'd like to try your first month for free, use coupon code PODCAST at checkout! LEARN MORE & REGISTER | http://www.herbrally.com/schoolhouse In this episode of The Herbalist Hour I'm joined once again by Dana Hutchinson. Dana was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune condition called Lichen Sclerosus in 2012 shortly after learning her mother was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. With Western harsh topical steroids and estrogen creams making things worse and covering up underlying systemic issues, Dana looked to eastern medicine to begin repairing her condition, and within 3 months, she began to feel vital, hopeful, and motivated that recovery was possible.  In one year, Dana's extreme case of LS was in full remission. Now supporting LS clients for over a decade with comprehensive herbal medicine protocols, Dana has produced a potent herbal oil clinically tested and formulated to target the debilitating symptoms of LS. We chat about what Lichen Sclerosus is, why she thinks LS is being diagnosed at an alarming rate, how she assesses it at the Wildflower Clinic, lifestyle recommendations for those with autoimmunity, resources for those with LS and a whole lot more.  This was in incredibly informative interview and I hope you get a lot out of it.  Big thanks to Dana for joining me on the show, and thanks to y'all for tuning in. See you in the next episode! ~Mason  LINKS & RESOURCES Wildflower Clinic | WildflowerClinic.com LS Serum | LEARN MORE & BUY Consultations with Dana | LEARN MORE Wildflower Clinic on Instagram | @wildflowerclinic

This episode is brought to you by our HerbRally Schoolhouse members If you'd like to try your first month for free, use coupon code PODCAST at checkout! LEARN MORE & REGISTER | http://www.herbrally.com/schoolhouse In this episode of The Herbalist Hour I'm joined by Steven Horne. Steven is a professional member and past president of the American Herbalists Guild (AHG) and a professional member of the International Iridology Practitioner's Association (IIPA).  We chat about Steven's early years, how he got into herbalism, what iridology is, his spiritual beliefs and how it informs his herbal practice and a whole lot more! I really enjoyed chatting it up with Steven and I know you're goin' to love this conversation. See you in the next episode! ~Mason  LINKS & RESOURCES Steven Horne | StevenHorne.com Steven on YouTube | @stevenhorne Steven on Instagram | @abcherb

This episode is brought to you by our HerbRally Schoolhouse members If you'd like to try your first month for free, use coupon code PODCAST at checkout! LEARN MORE & REGISTER | http://www.herbrally.com/schoolhouse In this episode of The Herbalist Hour I'm joined by Doug Wolkon, co-owner of Kauai Farmacy. We chat about going from east coast NYC finance guy to starting Kauai Farmacy, how he learned the art of herb farming and permaculture, noni, cacao, the ecotourism side of their farm and a whole lot more. I really enjoyed chatting it up with Doug and I know you're goin' to love this conversation. See you in the next episode! ~Mason  LINKS & RESOURCES Kauai Farmacy | LEARN MORE Kauai Farmacy on Instagram | @kauaifarmacytea

SIGN UP for the HerbRally newsletter to discover HERBALISM EVENTS in your neck of the woods [and online] PLUS GET 13 HERBAL FREEBIES | SIGN UP Join herbalist Dana Hutchinson in this educational lesson where she covers her top clinically recommended herbs at the Wildflower Clinic.  She teaches us about six herbs in detail from a beautiful new card deck they created, all with unique element matches; wood, fire, earth, metal, water, and connection.  WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE Enjoy! LINKS & RESOURCES Wildflower Clinic | WildflowerClinic.com Ancient 30 Card Deck | LEARN MORE & BUY Consultations with Dana | LEARN MORE Wildflower Clinic on Instagram | @wildflowerclinic

A huge thank you to our presenting sponsor for The Herbalist Hour, Oshala Farm Oshala Farm is a beautiful and vibrant certified organic herb farm based in southern Oregon where they grow and sell over 80 different plant species.  LEARN MORE AND BUY | OshalaFarm.com In this episode of The Herbalist Hour, I'm joined in-person by Justine Diamond. Justine is a manager at Miss Anne's Maypop Herb Shop based in New Orleans. We traveled to NOLA, my favorite city, for my 40th birthday and had the opportunity to interview three incredible herbalists.  Justine was one of 'em and we met up at the herb shop to record this interview. We chat about affordability in herbal medicine, non-capitalistic approaches, Maypop's disaster relief services, community building, Justine's 10 year journey at the shop and a whole lot more. There are also a couple of special guest questions from my good friends and Herbalist Hour alum, Rosalee de la Forêt and Nick Moya.  JUSTINE'S BIO Justine Diamond works behind the scenes at Maypop performing administrative and managerial duties. She has been in relationship with plants since she was a child and began studying herbalism informally when she joined the Maypop team in 2016.  She completed the Reclaim Program at Samara School of Community Herbalism in 2019 and continues to learn and grow in her practice. Justine also creates natural perfumes through her business, Elspeth's Airs, which can be found in the shop. She is a certified aromatherapist and is available for consultations and custom products. Justine loves being in the world of plants and especially appreciates Maypop's commitment to community and accessible medicine. Thanks for tuning in and we'll see you in the next episode, ~Mason LINKS & RESOURCES Miss Anne's Maypop Herb Shop | MissAnnesMaypopHerbShop.com Maypop on Instagram | @maypopherbshop Justine's Elspeth's Airs | ElspethsAirs.com

The first phase of the menstrual cycle is the follicular phase, which begins on day one of bleeding.  However, the follicular phase is split up into two sections: the early follicular phase, which is also widely known as the menstrual phase, and the late follicular phase.  In this episode, Angelica discusses a brief introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the menstrual phase and three herbs to support the menstrual phase, with a cameo appearance from Marshmallow Root.  WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE Angelica Merritt's debut book, Womb Witch, Herbal Magick for Reproductive Health, is set to be released with Microcosm Publishing in March of 2025. She is an herbalist, pregnancy loss doula, forager, textile artist, and traveler. Her work has appeared in The Seasonals, Witchology Magazine, The Buchtelite, and Newsweek.  LINKS & RESOURCES BOOK: Womb Witch | BUY THE BOOK Website| AngelicaMerritt.com Instagram | @dandeliondazed Angelica on Substack | SUBSCRIBE

A huge thank you to our presenting sponsor for The Herbalist Hour, Oshala Farm Oshala Farm is a beautiful and vibrant certified organic herb farm based in southern Oregon where they grow and sell over 80 different plant species.  LEARN MORE AND BUY | OshalaFarm.com In this episode of The Herbalist Hour, I'm joined in-person by the one and only Lucretia VanDyke. We traveled to New Orleans, my favorite city, for my 40th birthday and had the opportunity to interview three incredible herbalists.  Lucretia was one of 'em and we met up at our AirBnB to record this episode.  With a journey that began when she was just a little girl mixing herbs, clays, and muds on her grandparents' farm, Lucretia has had a lifelong connection to plants. She's been in the wellness industry for over 25 years, working as a holistic esthetician and educator. Lucretia has worked and trained with many internationally known spa and skin care companies. Her quest for knowledge and interest in the traditional approach to wellness has led her to training extensively in Southeast Asia, Thailand, and Bali. Lucretia focuses on integrating indigenous healing rituals, plant spirit medicine, holistic approaches to food/herbal medicine, ancestor reverence, and meditation into modern daily practice. Thanks for tuning in and we'll see you in the next episode, ~Mason LINKS & RESOURCES Lucretia VanDyke | LucretiaVanDyke.com BOOK: African American Herbalism | BUY THE BOOK Lucretia on Instagram | @lucretia.vandyke

A huge thank you to our presenting sponsor for The Herbalist Hour, Oshala Farm Oshala Farm is a beautiful and vibrant certified organic herb farm based in southern Oregon where they grow and sell over 80 different plant species.  LEARN MORE AND BUY | OshalaFarm.com In this episode of The Herbalist Hour, I'm joined by Heather Luna. Heather is a clinical Herbalist and nutritionist and is the founder of the ACORN School of Herbal Medicine. She is the primary teacher for all classes and programs, as well as the director and supervising faculty of our Free Clinic. Heather is a student and apprentice of Paul Bergner. With 20 years experience as a professional clinician, herbal educator, gardener, wildcrafter, and medicine maker, Heather has a wealth of real world experience to guide and train the next generation of aspiring herbalists.  We chat about her childhood and her journey to discovering herbalism, some of her mentors, self care strategies in the vitalist tradition, some of her personal plant allies and a whole lot more! Hope you all enjoy and we'll see you in the next episode.  ~Mason LINKS & RESOURCES ACORN School | ACORNHerbSchool.com Heather on Instagram | @acornherbschool

With 30 masterclasses and potent conversations taught by leading herbalists, the FREE 2025 Virtual Herbalism Conference will expand your herbal knowledge like never before. REGISTER FOR FREE While the conference is completely free, you can enhance your experience by upgrading to a VIP Access Ticket, which gives you Lifetime Access to all the sessions—and so much more! A VIP Ticket will get you the full conference plus dozens of exclusive resources, including:  ✨ Lifetime access to all 25+ masterclasses ($749 value) ✨ Audio downloads of each session – learn on the go! ($349 value) ✨ PDF transcripts of every session for easy offline reference ($349 value) ✨ A 90-minute speaker film on Chamomile: Herb of the Year ($79 value) ✨ 20+ herbal ebooks, classes, and digital resources from speakers and sponsors ($350+ value) ✨ Exclusive discounts from Herbal Academy, Mountain Rose Herbs, HerbRally, and more! ($500+ value) ✨ A curated Heirloom Recipe Collection Course featuring 40 signature herbal recipes from renowned herbalists like Rosemary Gladstar, Aviva Romm, David Winston, Mimi Hernandez and more! ($149 value) GET THE VIP TICKET The total value is over $2,500! This one-time upgrade offers an incredible toolkit to deepen your herbal journey long after the conference ends. Imagine having access to expert teachings, recipes, and insights at your fingertips… for life! Don't delay signing up for the FREE 2025 Virtual Herbalism Conference starting Sunday, February 16, and grabbing this exclusive VIP Ticket. Register for free, or upgrade to VIP for all the bonuses and lifetime access! Make this year the one where you elevate your herbal wisdom and create lasting change for yourself and your loved ones. See you there!  Mason | HerbRally.com

A huge thank you to our presenting sponsor for The Herbalist Hour, Oshala Farm Oshala Farm is a beautiful and vibrant certified organic herb farm based in southern Oregon where they grow and sell over 80 different plant species.  LEARN MORE AND BUY | OshalaFarm.com Welcome back to The Herbalist Hour! Today, we've got something special for you — what we're calling the lost episode with Nathan Wright. This was recorded last year, but due to an absolutely whirlwind year for Nathan, the video never made it to you — until now. Originally, Nathan had planned to release a different cold water experience video at the same time as this one, but that one remains unreleased and is now something he uses exclusively for his classes. Then, somewhere along the way, he misplaced this recording. And by the time he found it again last year, he was deep in organizing the Northwoods Nature Fest, an incredible event that this year will be held May 30th to June 1st in Wolverine, Michigan.  This festival has drawn in some amazing herbalists, including jim mcdonald and Matthew Wood, the latter of whom has called it “the greatest little under-marketed herb festival in the North Country.” Nathan teaches a wide range of classes, including: Indigenous herbalism Mushroom foraging Cold water immersion (which you'll actually see him demonstrate in this video), wild rice cultivation Permaculture Treaty rights, bark teas and plant medicine, pain relief methods, Ojibwe storytelling, guided plant walks, and even discussions on Troubled Water, the documentary he's featured in. *BONUS: Nathan is sharing with us a special coupon code for 15% off all items on his site.*  Exclusive to listeners of the HerbRally podcast go to HerbalLodge.com and use code HR15.  Enjoy the LOST episode of The Herbalist Hour with the one and only Nathan Wright.  Talk to you soon, ~Mason PS - WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE LINKS & RESOURCES Herbal Lodge | HerbalLodge.com (use coupon code HR15 to save 15%) Nathan on YouTube |  @spiritmanfromthesun   Northwoods Nature Fest | LEARN MORE

Introducing Medical Botany 1 A 10-week online course unlike any other herbal course.  CLASS STARTS FEBRUARY 12 | LEARN MORE & REGISTER Also check out April's FREE MASTERCLASS! "Ditch the Pharmacy: Heal with Wild Herbs" LEARN MORE & REGISTER FOR FREE Today's episode is with herbalist, botanist and ethnobotanist April Punsalan. She gives a great primer on the subject of medical botany. April was also on The Herbalist Hour! GIVE IT A WATCH OR LISTEN

Introducing Medical Botany 1 A 10-week online course unlike any other herbal course.  LEARN MORE & REGISTER This course is for you if you want to: 1. Heal yourself, family, and friends with wild herbs and reduce dependence on pharmaceuticals.    2. Start an herbal business or strengthen your existing herbal career.    3. Experience the vitality of nature by embracing the power of wild foods in your daily diet.   4. Learn a clear, step-by-step path, framework, to mastering wild herbs, the exact process I use to confidently identify, understand, and harness their healing powers.    5. Become a confident forager, herbalist, ethnobotanist, healer.  LEARN MORE & REGISTER WHAT YOU'LL GET FROM THIS PROGRAM: 

In honor of Black History Month, Yah's Apothecary is celebrating the incredible legacy of Black healers and herbalists by making natural wellness more accessible to everyone.  For the first 7 days of February, grab four of her most popular eBooks for just $7.77 each! (normally $15-20) BROWSE COLLECTION OF BOOKS Join herbalist and author KhadiYah Preciado from Yah's Apothecary as she teaches us about the importance of African herbalism.  You'll learn basic tenants and it'll serve as an introductory welcome and trumpet call of awareness for the most ancient indigenous healing practice rooted from the origins of holistic herbalism. LINKS & RESOURCES Yah's Apothecary | YahsApothecary.com Books By KhadiYah | BROWSE COLLECTION

A huge thank you to our presenting sponsor for The Herbalist Hour, Oshala Farm Oshala Farm is a beautiful and vibrant certified organic herb farm based in southern Oregon where they grow and sell over 80 different plant species.  LEARN MORE AND BUY | OshalaFarm.com In this episode of The Herbalist Hour, I'm joined in-person by the one and only Ellenie Cruz. We traveled to New Orleans, my favorite city, for my 40th birthday and had the opportunity to interview three incredible herbalists.  Ellenie was one of 'em and we met up at beautiful City Park to record this episode.  I first met Ellenie at the event she organized for several years, the NOLA Herbal Gathering. It was so good to sit down and catch up with her. She's had an incredible journey and I am honored to call her a friend. Ellenie Marie Mabaoyo Cruz-Hampton is a mother, educator, poet, student midwife, doula, herbalist, reiki master, food literacy educator, artist and designer. Ellenie uses her given and learned talents to promote the art of ancestral practices to heal self, family and community. Motivated by social justice, she has shifted from being a high school English teacher to a free agent and entrepreneur promoting radical change through holistic wellness, self-care and community building.  Thanks for tuning in and we'll see you in the next episode, ~Mason LINKS & RESOURCES Asc3nsion Art | Asc3nsionArt.com Ellenie on Instagram | @asc3nsion_art Wild Ginger Community Herbal Center | WildGingerHerbalCenter.com Ylang Ylang Herbal Gathering | LEARN MORE & REGISTER

OPEN ENROLLMENT! Rooted Medicine Circle Rooted Medicine Circle is a 9-month journey that takes you into deeply understanding herbs by getting your hands dirty and making medicines! LEARN MORE & REGISTER Enrollment will close on January 29 at 5pm Pacific time. We are so excited to share Rooted Medicine Circle, an online course from our friends Rosalee de la Forêt and Emily Han. (You may know them as the best-selling authors of Wild Remedies and Alchemy of Herbs.) Rosalee and Emily provide a structured (yet flexible) approach to making herbal medicines. No more on-again, off-again as they help you joyfully commit to your herbal medicine making practice and feel intentional in your path of home herbalism! In Rooted Medicine Circle, you'll go deep into making the most important medicines, yet the course is well paced so that it easily fits into your life. You'll also join a thriving community of like-minded and inclusive herbalists where you can get support and grow your network, take part in regular medicine-making classes, question-and-answer sessions, and community get-togethers. LEARN MORE & REGISTER

The 2025 Rooted Medicine Circle FREE Mini-Course is now LIVE! Learn how to make herbal remedies that you can confidently rely on. LEARN MORE & REGISTER In the free Rooted Medicine Circle Mini Course, you'll find out how to:  Avoid 7 common herbal pitfalls so that you can make powerful remedies that heal Make high-quality herbal teas and know when to use them Connect with other herb lovers in the mini course forum And more!  The Rooted Medicine FREE Mini-Course is only available for a limited time.  LEARN MORE & REGISTER We had a wonderful visit with Rosalee de la Forêt in Twisp, WA back in the early spring of 2023.  During our visit, I had the good fortune of interviewing her for The Herbalist Hour.  In this segment of the show, Rosalee takes us around her garden and teaches us all about one of her favorite plant allies, violet. WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE

Herbal Materia Medica Monthly | Cedar Mountain Herb School Join a community of plant-loving folks and receive weekly bite-sized lessons to fit into your busy life! LEARN MORE & REGISTER In this short clip, renowned herbalist Suzanne Tabert introduces us to Hawthorn, aka Crataegus monogyna.  WATCH THIS CLIP ON YOUTUBE Hawthorn has incredible medicinal uses, virtues, and has an affinity for the heart ❤️ For the full class, you got to check out Cedar Mountain Herb School's INCREDIBLE resource "Materia Medica Monthly". LEARN MORE & REGISTER

The 2025 Rooted Medicine Circle FREE Mini-Course is now LIVE! Learn how to make herbal remedies that you can confidently rely on. LEARN MORE & REGISTER In the free Rooted Medicine Circle Mini Course, you'll find out how to:  Avoid 7 common herbal pitfalls so that you can make powerful remedies that heal Make high-quality herbal teas and know when to use them Connect with other herb lovers in the mini course forum And more!  The Rooted Medicine FREE Mini-Course is only available for a limited time.  LEARN MORE & REGISTER We had a wonderful visit with Rosalee de la Forêt in Twisp, WA back in the early spring of 2023.  During our visit, I had the good fortune of interviewing her for The Herbalist Hour.  In this segment of the show, Rosalee takes us around her garden and teaches us all about one of her favorite plant allies, dandelion.  WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE

The 2025 Rooted Medicine Circle FREE Mini-Course is now LIVE! Learn how to make herbal remedies that you can confidently rely on. LEARN MORE & REGISTER In honor of the reopening of the Rooted Medicine Circle, we're replaying our Herbalist Hour episode with Rosalee de la Forêt & Emily Han from last year.  For full shownotes, and to get the Mandarin and Evergreen Shrub PDF recipe, CLICK HERE.  In the free Rooted Medicine Circle Mini Course, you'll find out how to:  Avoid 7 common herbal pitfalls so that you can make powerful remedies that heal Make high-quality herbal teas and know when to use them Connect with other herb lovers in the mini course forum And more!  The Rooted Medicine FREE Mini-Course is only available for a limited time.  LEARN MORE & REGISTER

Join herbalist Lupo Passero from the Appalachian Herb Collective as she walks us through how to set up community herbal hubs and mobile clinics in the face of tragedy. WATCH THIS WEBINAR SLIDESHOW ON YOUTUBE The Appalachian Herb Collective (AHC) is an Herbal Re-leaf effort created in response to the devastation inflicted throughout our area after Hurricane Helene decimated and displaced so many. This is a grass roots effort of local Herbalists on the ground, meant to directly hep the folks affected by this catastrophic event. They have dubbed themselves, the Appalachian Herb Collective (AHC) as they are covering as many counties in Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee as possible offering Free Herbal Mutual Aid hubs.  They currently have various locations set up in Madison, Buncombe and Yancey County in North Carolina as well as Unicoi County, Tennessee and are actively working to set up even more AHC stations to support as many areas affected as possible.  LINKS & RESOURCES LEARN MORE | AppalachianHerbCollective.net DONATE | LEARN MORE Twin Star Herbs | TwinStarTribe.com

Join herbalists Jeannie Dunn, Lupo Passero and Melissa from the Appalachian Herb Collective as they discuss their work with the Appalachian Herb Collective and how you can help their re-leaf efforts.  The Appalachian Herb Collective (AHC) is an Herbal Re-leaf effort created in response to the devastation inflicted throughout our area after Hurricane Helene decimated and displaced so many. This is a grass roots effort of local Herbalists on the ground, meant to directly hep the folks affected by this catastrophic event. They have dubbed themselves, the Appalachian Herb Collective (AHC) as they are covering as many counties in Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee as possible offering Free Herbal Mutual Aid hubs.  They currently have various locations set up in Madison, Buncombe and Yancey County in North Carolina as well as Unicoi County, Tennessee and are actively working to set up even more AHC stations to support as many areas affected as possible.  LINKS & RESOURCES LEARN MORE | AppalachianHerbCollective.net DONATE | LEARN MORE Twin Star Herbs | TwinStarTribe.com Red Moon Herbs | RedMoonHerbs.com

A huge thank you to our presenting sponsor for The Herbalist Hour, Oshala Farm Oshala Farm is a beautiful and vibrant certified organic herb farm based in southern Oregon where they grow and sell over 80 different plant species.  LEARN MORE AND BUY | OshalaFarm.com In this episode of The Herbalist Hour, I'm joined by Robin Rose Bennett. Robin Rose is a story-teller, writer, and herbalist. She has been offering classes in WiseWoman Healing Ways: Herbal Medicine and EarthSpirit Teachings since 1986 - at herb conferences, festivals, clinics, medical and nursing schools, and most joyously, outside with the plants.  She recently released another incredible book called "The Young Green Witch's Guide to Plant Magic". I had so much fun reading through it, we had to have her back on the show to go in-depth on the book. We chat about what inspired her to write the book, how we can give back to the plants, the "connection ritual", why a dandelion doesn't want to be a rose and what we can learn from that, how we can cultivate a sense of kinship with plants and a ton more. This is one of my all time favorite interviews and I know you're goin' to love it!  Thanks for tuning in and we'll see you in the next episode, ~Mason LINKS & RESOURCES BOOK: Young Witch's Guide to Plant Magic | BUY ON AMAZON BOOK: Young Witch's Guide to Plant Magic | BUY AN AUTOGRAPHED COPY Robin Rose Bennett | RobinRoseBennett.com Robin Rose Bennett on Instagram | @robinrosebennett

A huge thank you to our presenting sponsor for The Herbalist Hour, Oshala Farm Oshala Farm is a beautiful and vibrant certified organic herb farm based in southern Oregon where they grow and sell over 80 different plant species.  LEARN MORE AND BUY | OshalaFarm.com In this episode of The Herbalist Hour, I'm joined by Lindsay Kolasa. Lindsay is a community herbalist, traditional food ways educator, soul-worker, and Yoga Teacher with a background in non-profit management and social service work.   We chat about how she got into herbalism, how herbs helped her with psychosis, mental health through an herbalist's lens, studying with Phyllis Light, how we integrate herbalism back into American society and a whole lot more. Hope you all enjoy and we'll see you in the next episode!  ~Mason LINKS & RESOURCES Lindsay Kolasa | LindsayKolasa.com Lindsay on LinkedIn | CONNECT WITH LINDSAY BOOK: Adventures of a Frontier Naturalist | BUY THE BOOK

This episode is brought to you by our HerbRally Schoolhouse members If you'd like to try your first month for free, use coupon code PODCAST at checkout! LEARN MORE & REGISTER | http://www.herbrally.com/schoolhouse In this episode of The Herbalist Hour I'm joined by Chris Kilham. Chris Kilham is a medicine hunter, author, educator and yogi. The founder of Medicine Hunter Inc., Chris has conducted medicinal plant research and sustainable botanical sourcing in over 45 countries. We chat about Groupe Berkem and the Global Plant Exploration Initiative, the healing power of psychedelics, PTSD recovery, ayahuasca, heroic doses vs. micro-dosing, the legalities of these allies, and a whole lot more. This was an absolutely fascinating conversation and I know you're goin' to love it.  Please keep in mind that we are not doctors, nor do we play one on the internet. This information is for educations and entertainment purposes ONLY! We recommend you seek out advice from a qualified healthcare practitioner if you're to try anything discussed in this show. Enjoy! And see you in the next episode,  ~Mason  LINKS & RESOURCES The Medicine Hunter | MedicineHunter.com Groupe Berkem | LEARN MORE

Save 50% on ALL COURSES at Heart of Herbs Herbal School! Use coupon code HAPPY50 at checkout before December 31, 2024 LEARN MORE & REGISTER Today's episode is audio from the Heart of Herbs Herbal School Podcast with Demetria Clark. Tune in as Demetria goes in-depth on organzing your herbal apothecary. LEARN MORE ABOUT HEART OF HERBS HERBAL SCHOOL

Save 50% on ALL COURSES at Heart of Herbs Herbal School! Use coupon code HAPPY50 at checkout before December 31, 2024 LEARN MORE & REGISTER Today's episode is audio from the Heart of Herbs Herbal School Podcast with Demetria Clark. EPISODE DESCRIPTION Ever wondered if those pesky dandelions ruining your pristine lawn might actually be a treasure trove of health benefits? Join me, Demetra Clark, on the Heart of Herbs Herbal School Podcast as we uncover the surprising medicinal and culinary uses of common backyard weeds. From the diuretic power of dandelion leaves, loaded with essential vitamins and minerals, to the liver-supporting properties of their roots, these so-called nuisances might just become your new favorite herb. You'll also discover innovative ways to incorporate dandelions into your diet, like fresh greens in salads or roasted roots as a coffee alternative, all while gaining historical insight into how early European settlers valued this versatile plant. But the exploration doesn't stop there. Learn about the nutritional benefits and uses of plantain, chickweed, and nettle, each with its unique advantages. Hear personal stories highlighting nettle's nutritional value and unexpected role in alleviating carpal tunnel syndrome. Lastly, we shed light on the remarkable red clover, a traditional spring tonic known for its blood-cleansing properties. You'll leave with a newfound appreciation for the natural remedies right outside your door, eager to embrace your backyard as a source of health and wellness. Tune in, and let's transform those unwanted weeds into your personal apothecary! LEARN MORE ABOUT HEART OF HERBS HERBAL SCHOOL

This episode is brought to you by our HerbRally Schoolhouse members If you'd like to try your first month for free, use coupon code PODCAST at checkout! LEARN MORE & REGISTER | http://www.herbrally.com/schoolhouse In this episode of The Herbalist Hour I'm joined by Clarenda "Farmer Cee" Stanley. Clarenda "Farmer Cee" Stanley is a visionary entrepreneur, farmer, herbalist, and advocate for ethical business and sustainable living.  Known affectionately as "Farmer Cee," she is the founding CEO of Green Heffa Farms, a wellness brand and herb farm that celebrates the power of nature to heal and nourish. We chat about what a young Clarenda was like, how Green Heffa Farms got its name, this mission of the farm and what they grow there, the spiritual aspects to growing plants and a ton more. We even have a couple of super special guest questions from Mel and Jeff Carpenter, as well as from Derek Haynes AKA The Chocolate Botanist. This was a great conversation with Farmer Cee and I know you're goin' to love it! Enjoy, and see you in the next episode, ~Mason  LINKS & RESOURCES Green Heffa Farms | GreenHeffaFarms.com DOCUMENTARY: Farmer Cee | WATCH THE DOC Farmer Cee on YouTube | SUBSCRIBE Green Heffa Farms on Instagram | @greenheffafarms Zack Woods Herb Farm | ZackWoodsHerbs.com  The Chocolate Botanist | SUBSCRIBE EVENT: SOWTH | LEARN MORE & REGISTER Rooted in Wellness Campaign | LEARN MORE & DONATE Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture (BRWIA): BRWIA offers disaster resources, including emergency grants to impacted BIPOC farmers in the Carolinas, demonstrating a commitment to supporting diverse farming communities. Poder Emma, BeLoved Asheville, and Equal Plates Project: These community organizations have been leading recovery efforts, providing support to marginalized groups, including BIPOC and LGBTQ+ farmers, in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.  Feed AVL is committed to supporting Black farmers and Black-run food organizations in the region  WNC Communities: An Asheville-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting agricultural initiatives and community development across Western North Carolina. They have been instrumental in providing disaster relief to local farmers.  Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA): CFSA has been actively involved in hurricane recovery efforts, offering resources and support to farmers affected by the storm.

SIGN UP for the HerbRally newsletter to discover HERBALISM EVENTS in your neck of the woods [and online] PLUS GET 13 HERBAL FREEBIES | SIGN UP Renowned herbalist and author Holly Bellebuono gives us a peek into the upcoming Tuscany adventure she's hosting May 24 - June 4, 2025. This episode originally appeared on the HerbRally YouTube channel. If you'd like to see imagery and the slideshow for what Holly is referring to, CLICK HERE. Join fellow herbie-and-foodie lovers in Italy! This 11-night/12-day herbal, foodie, art and culture adventure will immerse you in the sights, scents, flavors and art of the Italian countryside.  It's the olive-studded, flower-scented, farm-and-pharmacy, folklore and history trip that will leave you feeling inspired and rejuvenated. Solo travelers, couples and groups welcome! LEARN MORE & REGISTER Your Tuscany Hosts Holly Bellebuono and David Vigneault Herbalist, author, entrepreneur coach, and herb school director Holly Bellebuono and her partner David Vigneault, housing director and disabilities professional, will warmly welcome you to Italy. Dr. Richard Liebmann and Natalie Young Husband-and-wife team naturopathic physician and former Executive Director of United Plant Savers Richard Liebmann and Natalie Young, certified massage therapist and yoga and pilates instructor, are curating this incredible trip. Register early, spots will fill quickly!

Save 50% on ALL COURSES at Heart of Herbs Herbal School! Use coupon code HAPPY50 at checkout before December 31, 2024 LEARN MORE & REGISTER Today's episode is audio from the Heart of Herbs Herbal School Podcast with Demetria Clark. EPISODE DESCRIPTION Ever wondered how ancient herbal practices could transform your modern-day stress and anxiety? Join me, Demetra Clark, on this enlightening journey through the world of herbal nervines, where we unlock the secrets of herbs that calm, invigorate, and nourish your nervous system. We'll delve into the rich history of nervines from ancient Greece to medieval Europe and beyond, and discover how classifications like Relaxants, Stimulants, and Tonics play essential roles in maintaining mental well-being. Get ready to uncover the wonders of valerian, an age-old remedy for sleep and anxiety, as we explore its active constituents, historical significance, and practical uses in everyday life. In our second segment, we bring calming herbal remedies to the forefront, highlighting the benefits and precautions of chamomile, passionflower, and ashwagandha. Learn about chamomile's potential allergic reactions and its interactions with blood thinners, and dive into passionflower's sedative effects on GABA levels for anxiety management. We also explore ashwagandha's adaptogenic properties that reduce stress and enhance cognitive function. With detailed consumption methods and necessary precautions, this episode is your guide to harnessing the power of nature for better mental and physical health. Tune in and let these herbs support your journey to wellness. LEARN MORE ABOUT HEART OF HERBS HERBAL SCHOOL

This episode is brought to you by our HerbRally Schoolhouse members If you'd like to try your first month for free, use coupon code PODCAST at checkout! LEARN MORE & REGISTER | http://www.herbrally.com/schoolhouse In this episode of The Herbalist Hour I'm joined by CoreyPine Shane. CoreyPine is a holistic clinical herbalist and the director of the Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine, which he founded in 1999.  We chat about how he got his name, discovering the world of herbalism, studying with his mentor 7Song, starting his school in his living room, herbs for insomnia and a whole lot more. Always great to catchup with CoreyPine! He's a wealth of knowledge and I know you're goin' to love this episode! Until next time,  ~Mason  LINKS & RESOURCES Blue Ridge School | BlueRidgeSchool.org Herbs for Insomnia | LEARN MORE & REGISTER CoreyPine on Instagram | @coreypineshane Appalachian Herb Collective | LEARN MORE Beloved Asheville | LEARN MORE Rural Organizing & Resilience | LEARN MORE

Save 50% on ALL COURSES at Heart of Herbs Herbal School! Use coupon code HAPPY50 at checkout before December 31, 2024 LEARN MORE & REGISTER Today's episode is audio from the Heart of Herbs Herbal School Podcast with Demetria Clark. EPISODE DESCRIPTION Learn about the suppliers and supplies I love for my herbal practice. LEARN MORE ABOUT HEART OF HERBS HERBAL SCHOOL

Save 50% on ALL COURSES at Heart of Herbs Herbal School! Use coupon code HAPPY50 at checkout before December 31, 2024 LEARN MORE & REGISTER Today's episode is audio from the Heart of Herbs Herbal School Podcast with Demetria Clark. EPISODE DESCRIPTION What is your herbal pet peeve? Come and listen and see if mine and yours are in the same vein! Do you worry about over harvesting? People not respecting the land? Come and listen to my thoughts on how we can all be better herbalists. LEARN MORE ABOUT HEART OF HERBS HERBAL SCHOOL