The Healthy Herb Podcast

The taste of herbs tells us a lot about the actions of the plant. Brighid Doherty and Meghan Rhodes talk about this and other interesting topics about herbalism. Meghan Rhodes is a qualified herbalist who has helped over 80 people start living herbalism, making healthier, safer solutions for themselves and their families a reality. As the founder of Rhodes Roots & Remedies, she has written 10 course books, authored the books Easy Herbal Remedies for Infants and Slow-Infused Self-Care, as well as developed a unique four season sense-based herbalism course and journey, Awaken Herbal Wisdom. Meghan's practice of herbalism is rooted in the belief that we must remember, reclaim and relearn our knowledge of our bodies, our autonomy and how to work with plant medicine in order to bring control of our own health back into our families and homes for a sustainable future for ourselves and the planet. Meghan is a member of both the College of Practitioners of Phytotherapy and the Ayurvedic Professionals Association. Get on the waiting list for Meghan's intensive herbalism course - Awaken Herbal Wisdom - enroling annually - bit.ly/3JsKIAq or DM Meghan the word ACCESS for the link. Exclusive access to exploring one of the seven tastes - https://bit.ly/47vdbQs Instagram - @rhodesrootsandremedies (https://www.instagram.com/rhodesrootsandremedies/)

Brighid interviews Mason Hutchison of HerbRally. We talk about Mason's early plant experiences, the inspiration behind HerbRally and The Art of Frugal Nutrition, some current plant allies, travel and a whole lot more. The video of this interview is available on HerbRally's YouTube station, check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBZiYV95IXc   and check out their whole YouTube variety here: https://www.youtube.com/c/HerbRally Brighid provided a three and a half hour module on nourishing herbal infusions for HerbRally's frugal nutrition course. You can learn more about that here: http://www.herbrally.com/frugalnutrition Frugal Nutrition is available on a sliding scale starting at FREE!  Now that's frugal. Also, if you want to see what else HerbRally has to offer check out these links: http://www.herbrally.com/schoolhouse http://www.herbrally.com You can find more from Brighid at https://www.intagram.com/solidagoherbschool https://www.facebook.com/solidagoherbschool https://www.solidagoherbschool.com    

This episode covers the top herbs that I make sure I tincture every year and why. Learn how to decipher which herbs work best as tinctures and which do not, plus, how to find your dose of tincture. Past episodes to check out, to dive deeper into herbs mentioned in this episode include: Yarrow (episode 27) Hypericum (episode 26) Lemon balm (episode 38) Echinacea (episode 35) Bitters (episode 37) yellow dock (episode 45) burdock (episode 44)  dandelion (episode 4) spring roots (episode 13) Wild plants (episode 63) Comfrey (episode 31) Nettle (episode 15) Solidago Herb School  Instagram Facebook

Learn about the 4 methods of making tinctures and the pros and cons of each one. Brighid discusses her favorite method, how to make a great tincture and a bit about dosing. The spring issue of Botanical Anthology digital magazine is now available for download. Botanical Anthology is plant-centered, seasonal digital publication with over 55 articles from 42 contributors. Learn more about this herbal magazine here. Website Instagram Facebook

This episode discusses what a tincture is, the history of tinctures and alcohol distillation, and general concepts around tincture making. https://www.solidagoherbschool.com https://www.instagram.com/solidagoherbschool https://www.facebook.com/solidagoherbschool

Catnip is an herb that benefits humans in a number of ways. It supports the health of the digestive, immune, nervous and reproductive system health and is an especially helpful herb for children and elders. Invasive Plant Medicine podcast episode that I referred to in this episode. https://www.solidagoherbschool.com https://www.instagram.com/solidagoherbschool Https://www.facebook.com/solidagoherbschool

Schisandra berry is an adaptogen the builds energy reserves, increases resilience and benefits the whole body in a variety of ways. Learn all about the 5 flavored fruit and how you can incorporate it into your life. Other episodes that relate to this topic include: #12 Adaptogen Herbs for Stress Support & Schisandra Find Brighid online here: Website: https://www.solidagoherbschool.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solidagoherbschool Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/solidagoherbschool

The top 6 herbs that helped my family during the early cold and flu season plus thoughts about the wheel of the year, goals for 2023, and a story about my first relationships with plants. The Healthy Herb podcast episodes that relate to this topic: ep. 43 Winter home apothecary ep. 39 Rose Hips ep. 36 Elderberry ep. 29 Elecampane ep. 2 Linden Solidago Herb School links: Website Instagram Facebook

Brighid and Dacia have an inspiring and informative conversation about foraging wild herbs through the seasons, making tasty herbal concoctions, and having a small herbal business. Yarrow, yellow dock, devil's club are a few herbs that are featured in the conversation. Dacia Dailey is a wildcrafter, herbalist, and soapmaker.  She spends the majority of the year in the tobacco valley located in northwest Montana.  Her summer months are spent in an off-grid cabin on a remote island is southeast Alaska.  Dacia is passionate about wild food foraging and shares freely in the blog section of her website.  She is the woman behind Simply Josephine, a small business offering wildcrafted skin care products, handmade soap, and herbal extracts. https://www.tiktok.com/@simply.josephine https://www.instagram.com/simply_josephine/ https://www.simplyjosephine.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@simplyjosephine https://www.simplyjosephine.com/post/iron-building-yellow-dock-syrup

Brighid Doherty and Kylee Foote talk about transpersonal herbalism, plant spirit medicine, Kylee's favorite herbs, and so much more!  Yarrow, rose, plantain, elecampane, goldenrod, and other herbs are highlighted in this conversation.  How to listen plants, plant-spirit journeys, product making, and the path of an herbalist are all discussed in this episode. Kylee Foote is a transpersonal herbalist and healing mentor on a mission to teach fellow people-pleasers how plant medicine can help them consciously evolve beyond the trauma, pain, & uncertainty from their past that impacts their ability to be fully open & engaged with the life they're currently creating. By working with the plants both physically & energetically in conjunction with various energy healing & mentoring techniques, Kylee is able to guide clients through the deep inner work of unraveling, allowing & accepting Self that is crucial in their ability to not just heal, but to feel secure enough to focus on the joy of living their unresisted Truth. She teaches that self-focus is the key to the unconditional love, approval, and deep connection we're all seeking and that the plants provide the balance, wisdom, & medicine we need to explore ourselves. www.downtoearthholistic.com www.downtoearthholistic.com/joyofbeingyou https://www.instagram.com/downtoearthholisticwellness  

Brighid and Harmonie talk about becoming an herbalist, making a product line, growing herbs, growing an herbal community, and producing an herbal publication. Harmonie is a homesteading mama maker behind Flora's Feast Botanicals, organizer of the Plant Wonder Collective and editor of Botanical Anthology.  You can find her in the garden growing herbs, in the kitchen experimenting with plants, exploring nature with her daughter or with her nose in a book. With a reverence for winter and the plants associated with it, we present the Winter edition of Botanical Anthology.  A plant lover's dream, it is a seasonal, plant centered digital magazine bringing you over 50 articles from 30 contributors to incorporate herbs in your apothecary, kitchen, foraging and gardening, crafts, and winter celebrations.  For the week of December 5th – 14th, receive the Botanical Anthology Winter edition download, plus our bonus Evergreen Booklet download, for just $20, plus use coupon code:  bawinterpodcast for an additional $2 off (12/5-12/14/22 only). Gift cards and subscriptions available for your holiday needs. www.florasfeast.com www.plantwondercollective.com https://www.instagram.com/plantwondercollective https://www.instagram.com/florasfeastbotanicals To connect with Brighid: https://www.solidagoherbschool.com https://www.instagram.com/solidagoherbschool https://www.facebook.com/solidagoherbschool

Incorporating plants into children's education curriculum changes the world. Find out how, in this episode interview. Jessie Lehson is the author of seasonal children's books about the wheel of the year and nature. She is the director and founder of Watershed Public Charter School, a public school that uses the environment and the arts as a tool to connect and deepen student understanding and achievement. Ms. Lehson was previously the Director of Friends of Great Kids Farm, a working farm and Environmental Education campus owned by Baltimore City Public Schools. As a teacher, Lehson spent 15 years as a professor of sculpture, drawing and fibers. Ms. Lehson is a practicing environmental artist, passionate cook and maker, avid chicken keeper, and dabbler in homesteading. She is a Master Gardener and certified Permaculture Designer. She is a mother to two little boys who love nature. art: https://jessielehson.com Charter school: https://www.watershedpcs.org Wineberry Wood press curriculum books: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WineberryWoodPress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wineberryadventurescouts https://www.instagram.com/celebrateseasonalshifts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wineberryadventurescouts Botanical Anthology Publication: https://www.florasfeastbotanicals.com Plant wonder collective: https://www.instagram.com/plantwondercollective https://www.plantwondercollective.com Brighid Doherty: https://www.solidagoherbschool.com https://www.instagram.com/solidagoherbschool https://www.watershedpcs.org

A conversation with Margaret Byrd about incorporating plant derived colors into art.  From hibiscus to aloe and usnea lichen to cabbage, plants offer a variety of colors that are incorporated into a variety of art forms. Website: https://www.margaretbyrd.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MargaretByrdColorQuest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonbyrdie TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/moonbyrdie Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/margaretbyrdstudio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/margaretbyrdstudio Blog: https://www.margaretbyrd.com/trailtales Plant Wonder Collective: https://www.instagram.com/plantwondercollective Botanical Anthology: https://www.florasfeast.com/product-page/botanical-anthology-autumn-2022 Solidago Herb School and Brighid Doherty: https://www.solidagoherbschool.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solidagoherbschool Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/solidagoherbschool The breathtaking Pacific Northwest surrounding Seattle is where Margaret Byrd calls home, but her artistic praxis spans the globe with a ‘studio' built on mobility and designed for her nomadic soul.  Graduating from the University of Montana with a BFA in Photography, she discovered her love of mixed media and installation along the way and continues to explore both artforms in her studio today.  Wanderlust has kept Margaret traveling extensively where vast landscapes and naturally derived colors have inspired her artistic focus and visual aesthetic.  Weaving her creativity into a daily practice, Margaret is currently working with organically dyed fibers and dreaming up her next site-specific installation project.  Margaret's work has been selected for juried exhibitions in the Pacific Northwest, shown in gallery spaces in Mexico and California and purchased for both public and private permanent collections.   Returning to the lens in 2020 as a content creator, Margaret shares her creative journey on her YouTube channel, Margaret Byrd: Color Quest, to build a community celebrating organic color through hands-on tutorials and vlog-style content all about nature's palette. 

Julia Linsteadt, of A Farm to Keep, and Brighid have a lovely conversation about slow living, becoming an herbalist, making the most of the moment. Julia Linsteadt is the creative behind A Farm to Keep, where she shares recipes, projects, and inspiration for her readers to lead a slow, creative, and content life. She resides on a small farm in the hills of Northern California with her husband and two kids. Learn more at afarmtokeep.com. A Farm to Keep Instagram  Botanical Anthology Plant Wonder Collective Solidago Herb School Solidago Herb School instagram  

Learn all about the common garden weed chickweed. This is a nutrient dense wild food that is also medicinal in a variety of ways, from breaking up cysts, improving liver and lymph function, aiding weight loss routines, and supporting recovery from debilitated states. You can likely find it in your own backyard right now! find me: https://www.solidagoherbschool.com https://www.instagram.com/solidagoherbschool https://www.facebook.com/solidagoherbschool email me: solidagoherbschool@gmail.com  

Top 6 herbs that are good to have on hand during the cold and flu season and how to offer them to children. https://www.solidagoherbschool.com https://www.instagram.com/solidagoherbschool https://www.facebook.com/solidagoherbschool

Aronia berry is native to North America and tops the charts in antioxidant content. Discover the history, science, health benefits and use of this common wild super fruit. https://www.instagram.com/solidagoherbschool https://www.facebook.com/solidagoherbschool https://www.solidagoherbschool.com

Lady's Mantle, Alchemilla, is named after alchemy due to its magical water droplets that appear on its leaves in the morning. This herb is a beautiful garden plant but is also a medicinal plant that is especially helpful through all phases of a woman's life. https://www.solidagoherbschool.com https://www.instagram.com/solidagoherbschool https://www.facebook.com/solidagoherbschool

In this episode, Brighid talks about the fun herb and garden projects she has been up to this fall. Yarrow tincture, beet kvass, vegetable tea, gotu kola infusion, mint harvesting and more. https://www.solidagoherbschool.com https://www.instagram.com/solidagoherbschool https://www.facebook.com/solidagoherbschool

What is decolonization of herbalism and how do we do it? Examples of how modern day herbalism has been affected by colonization mentality and what we can do to change it. website: https://www.solidagoherbschool.com/workshops instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solidagoherbschool Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/solidagoherbschool

In this episode, Brighid discusses the path of digestion, important lifestyle habits, and the top 5 herbs to support healthy digestion.  What to eat, how to support the microbiome, and what the best herbs to ingest to improve and nourish the health of digestion are all covered in this detailed and inspiring episode. In person workshop Wednesday, 6-15-22, 10:15-12:15pm in Stonington, ME https://www.solidagoherbschool.com/workshops Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solidagoherbschool Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/solidagoherbschool.com  

Ground Ivy is a common lawn and garden weed that has many medicinal benefits for the ears, lungs, sinuses, digestion, liver, and more! Find out all about how to ID, harvest, and prepare this medicinal plant to benefit many aspects of health. Plus a discussion about long infusions versus decoctions of roots. Drinkable Healing Herbal Infusions book: https://amzn.to/3rlmUFA instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solidagoherbschool Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/solidagoherbschool website: https://www.solidagoherbschool.com  

Learn the ins and outs of the popular herb chamomile plus a story about how it worked to heal my child's eye infection in a day! https://www.solidagoherbschool.com https://www.instagram.com/solidagoherbschool https://www.facebook.com/solidagoherbschool

If you use or forage Chaga mushroom, then this episode is important to listen to. We cover what type of mushroom it is, its lifecycle, medicinal properties, population sustainability, foraging practices, and alternative herbs and mushrooms to replace its use with. https://www.solidagoherbschool.com https://www.instagram.com/solidagoherbschool

This episode covers a lot of fun herbal topics including edible spring flowers, dandelion and violet preparations, hawthorn, adaptogen drinks for energy, Beltaine, fairies and more! Comfrey Conference register here: https://www.wisewomanschool.com/p/the-comfrey-conference My instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/solidagoherbschool My website: https://www.solidagoherbschool.com My Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/solidagoherbschool

What is the difference between invasive and native plants? How can we learn and benefit from invasive plants? A refreshing and perhaps controversial perspective is offered on this topic. Plus the invasive herbs rose, barberry, and knotweed are highlighted in this episode. The book Invasive Plant Medicine by Timothy Lee Scott is also highlighted. Website:  https://www.solidagoherbschool.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/solidagoherbschool Preorder Drinkable Healing Herbal Infusions book: https://amzn.to/3rlmUFA

5 herbs that I wish I had brought on my recent travels and why, a story about yarrow tincture and an injured hen, how to harvest spring nettle, and 3 ways (plus variations) to cook and eat it! Website:   https://www.solidagoherbschool.com Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/solidagoherbschool Comfrey Conference, register for free at: https://www.wisewomanschool.com/p/the-comfrey-conference

The top 10 takeaways that are important when learning home herbalism. Brighid talks about basic concepts and paradigm shifts that are necessary to understand as you learn and grow as a home herbalist. email:  solidagoherbschool@gmail.com website:  https://www.solidagoherbschool.com instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/solidagoherbschool

Learn all about the various seaweeds, the nutrients they hold and the benefits of health they offer.  Seaweeds contain all of the essential vitamins and minerals.  They bind with heavy metals, removing them from our bodies, while protecting us against radiation and its harmful effects.  Seaweed supports multiple body systems including cardiovascular, endocrine, reproductive, musculoskeletal, and more!  Plus, you will learn how to easily incorporate this wild healing food into your diet. https://www.solidagoherbschool.com https://www.instagram.com/solidagoherbschool email solidagoherbschool@gmail.com

We explore the history of food cultivation and why it is important that we still incorporate wild food and herbs into our diets to be healthy. We discuss how to incorporate wild plants into everyday living for optimum health benefits.  This podcast is informed and inspired by the book Eating on the Wild Side by Jo Robinson and has excerpts from the book read and commented on. Comfrey Conference register for free at: https://www.wisewomanschool.com/p/the-comfrey-conference My website: https://www.solidagoherbschool.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solidagoherbschool  

Cleansing or detoxing with food and herbs is a popular health modality, however I don't do it. Learn why it can be damaging to health and discover healthier alternatives to build the health of the liver, digestion, and whole body. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solidagoherbschool Website: https://www.solidagoherbschool.com email: solidagoherbschool@gmail.com

Brighid answers your questions about what herbs help relieve stress, anxiety, and head colds. Plus what wild foods you can eat in the winter and early spring and what is The Wise Woman Tradition of Healing. Website: https://www.solidagoherbschool.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solidagoherbschool email: solidagoherbschool@gmail.com

We explore the three ways to nourish wholeness, including optimum nutrition, simple ceremony, and compassionate listening. We define what it means to be in "Right Relationship". The differences between herbal tea, infusions, and nourishing herbal infusions are explained. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solidagoherbschool Website: https://www.solidagoherbschool.com Email: solidagoherbschool@gmail.com

Learn how to create your own herbal spa day with herbal treatments for your face, hands, and feet. We dive deep into how to create a full skin treatment with over 10 herbal preparations that you can make with ingredients you likely have in your kitchen already. Plus 6 bonus herbs that help to nourish and build skin health. Take self-care and nourishment to the next level with tips and recipes from this episode. https://www.solidagoherbschool.com solidagoherbschool@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/solidagoherbschool

In this episode Brighid talks about 22 different ways that you can experience herbs and herbalism, even though it is winter and the plants are sleeping.  Social gatherings, herbs in the kitchen, dream pillows, tea blends, talismans, adaptogen rotation, herbal ally projects and so much more are discussed in detail. https://www.solidagoherbschool.com/nourish-yourself https://www.instagram.com/solidagoherbschool

Discover the interesting history, processing, and health benefits of cacao. It supports our brain, emotions, heart, blood sugar, skin, and more!  Learn how to pick the best chocolate for your health and gain ideas on how to incorporate it into a daily health style. https://www.solidagoherbschool.com/nourish-yourself https://www.instagram.com/solidagoherbschool

Discover the many health benefits sage has to offer including brain health, immune functions, nervous system soothing, skin healing, and hormone modulating. Plus learn about the fascinating folklore and history of sage. https://www.solidagoherbschool.com/nourish-yourself https://www.instagram.com/solidagoherbschool

Discover the interesting history behind garlic, the variety of health benefits it offers, and how to prepare it to improve your health. https://www.solidagoherbschool.com/nourish-yourself https://www.instagram.com/solidagoherbschool https://www.instagram.com/healthyherbpodcast

Support foundational health and nutrition with nourishing herbal infusions of linden, red clover, comfrey leaf, oat straw, and nettle.  Learn how to make a nutritious infusion full of minerals, vitamins, and protein in a ready to assimilate form. https://www.solidagoherbschool.com/nourish-yourself https://www.instagram.com/solidagoherbschool

Usnea lichen fights an array of infections that can be difficult to eliminate otherwise. It needs to be harvested sustainably and prepared optimally. Learn all about this lichen, also called Old Man's Beard, and how to make effective remedies with it. Find more information about Nourish Yourself online course at: https://www.solidagoherbschool.com/nourish-yourself Find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/solidagoherbschool    

Brighid answers questions from the listener audience on topics including: finding your dosage of herb, herbal infusions vs. multi-vitamins and minerals, getting the most from your veggies, elderberry syrup, and yarrow tincture to fight infections and heal wounds. https://www.solidagoherbschool.com    https://www.instagram.com/solidagoherbschool solidagoherbschool@gmail.com to ask me your question for a future episode

Learn how to identify and make home remedies with 5 different evergreen trees including pine, juniper, spruce, fir, and cedar.  Evergreen trees have similar actions with each other.  They support digestion, are antimicrobial and anti-infective, they ease cramping, and offer nutrition.  Make teas, steams, oxymels, infused oil, and incense with these aromatic common trees.