Podcast appearances and mentions of katja swift

Heart of Herbs Herbal School 25th anniversary sale! Save 45% off all of their courses through December 1, 2023 Use coupon code HERBRALLY at checkout for 45% off. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER In this episode of The Herbalist Hour I'm joined by Katja Swift and Ryn Midura.  Katja and Ryn are the owners and lead instructors at CommonWealth Holistic Herbalism. I had a blast chatting with these two. They have SO MUCH knowledge, so expect to learn a lot in this one!  We chat about how they met, how being a husband and wife team gives them a unique perspective on the plants, schisandra, lemon balm, St. John's wort, herb and drug interactions and a whole lot more! A huge thanks to Katja and Ryn for joinin' me, and thanks to YOU for listening. See you in in the next episode, ~Mason LINKS & RESOURCES CommonWealth Holistic Herbalism | CommonWealthHerbs.com Herb-Drug Interactions Course | LEARN MORE & REGISTER CommonWealth Herbs on Instagram | @commonwealthherbs 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  

Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart   Support The Daily Gardener Buy Me A Coffee   Connect for FREE! The Friday Newsletter | Daily Gardener Community   Historical Events 1772 Karl Friedrich von Gaertner, German botanist, is born. Karl Friedrich von Gaertner had a fantastic last name; Gaertner translates to mean gardener. Karl was a second-generation gardener. His dad was Joseph Gaertner, the great German botanist and horticulturist, so Karl essentially stepped in his father's footsteps. Karl's claim to fame was his work with hybrids with hybridizing plants. Along with other botanists, he laid the foundation for Gregor Mendel, who discovered the basic principles of heredity through his experiments with peas in his garden at the Augustinian monastery he lived in at Brno ("BURR-no") in the Czech Republic.   1890 Phebe Holder's poem, A Song of May, appeared in newspapers this month. In addition to her religious poems, Phebe wrote about the natural world. Gardeners delight in her poems for spring and fall. Phebe is a fabulous New England Victorian poet and gardener I love and admire. She loved the delicate plants of springtime and wrote a poem called A Song of May. What song hast thou, sweet May, for me, My listening ear what song for thee? A song of life from growing things, The life thy gentle presence brings; The tender light of budding spray. The blooming down on willow grey, The living green that earth overspreads, The creamy flowers on mossy beds. From blossoms pure with petals white As pressed from out the moonbeam's light. The fragrant lily of the vale, The violet's breath on passing gale: Anemones mid last year's*leaves, Arbutus sweet in trailing wreaths, From waving lights of forest glade The light ferns hiding neath the shade. A song of joy from wood and plain, From birds in old-time haunts again; The silvery laugh of tuneful rill O'er rocky bed, down craggy hill; Soft coming of warm dropping showers, The sighing wind in piney bowers; The music breathed by low-voiced waves, For listening, from ocean caves, A plaintive strain doth memory sing, A breathing of departed Spring: An unseen Presence in the home, A spirit voice-"The Master's come!". While hearts in tender sorrow wept O'er one beloved who silent slept, Who in the May-time long ago Passed the pearl gates of glory through. A grateful song, our God, to Thee For treasures of the earth and sea; For all the beauty Thou hast given; A dream to loving hearts, of heaven; A song of life, of joy, of love, Of trust, of faith in light adore This offering on thy shrine I lay; This song hast thou for me, sweet May.   Phebe's A Song of May recalls the flowers of spring. In the second verse, she's touching on many great spring beauties: the Lily of the Valley, violets, anemones, The Mayflower (also known as the trailing arbutus), and then, of course, ferns. In May, fern fronds cover the woodlands and understories. All of these spring plants emerge very quickly once they get growing. The ground transforms from leaf-littered - brown, drab, and dreary - to excellent with beautiful little blossoms.   1822 Thomas Hoy, English gardener, horticulturist, and botanist, died. Thomas was a dedicated gardener and head gardener for the Duke of Northumberland for over four decades - so he worked with plants his entire life. Thomas was a fellow of the Linnaean Society and liked to show his work at various plant societies And outings.  Thomas is remembered as an experienced botanist and a capable cultivator. He was very good at his job. In fact, he was so good that the botanist Robert Brown named a popular plant genus for Thomas Hoy. Can you guess what it is? Well, if you were thinking Hoya, you are correct. The Hoya is a beautiful way to be remembered and honored. I love Hoyas. I picked up a couple of variegated Hoyas over the winter, and I'm so excited to see what the flower looks like.  Overall the Hoya is a gorgeous plant named for the intelligent, thoughtful, and dedicated gardener Thomas Hoy, who died on this day when he was 72.    1867 Ralph Waldo Emerson inscribed a copy of his book, May Day, to Sophie Thoreau, the devoted sister of Henry David Thoreau. May Day is a collection of Emerson's writing and poems and includes the line, "Why chidest thou the tardy spring?" from his May Day poem. Why chidest thou the tardy Spring? The hardy bunting does not chide; The blackbirds make the maples ring With social cheer and jubilee; The redwing flutes his o-ka-lee, The robins know the melting snow; The sparrow meek, prophetic-eyed, Her nest beside the snow-drift weaves, Secure the osier yet will hide Her callow brood in mantling leaves; And thou, by science all undone, Why only must thy reason fail To see the southing of the sun?   In other words, why be upset that spring is late? Spring has everything in hand. Don't be angry about nature's timing. A library first shared this inscription with Ralph Waldo Emerson's beautiful handwriting. About a decade after receiving the book, Sophie gifted the book to her friend Mabel Loomis and inscribed the transfer in the book. If you're looking for a sentimental month of May gift or have a May birthday and want to give something unique, look for an old copy of May Day by Ralph Waldo Emerson. It's a beautiful gift.   Well, it turns out that May 1st is a great day to release a brand new gardening book, and so I thought I'd wrap up today's botanical history with three great garden books released on May 1st.   2001 The Himalayan Garden: Growing Plants from the Roof of the World by Jim Jermyn. If you're into growing mountain plants, Alpine plants, wildflowers, etc., and if you have a cold climate, you'll enjoy this book.   2015 Monet's Palate Cookbook: The Artist & His Kitchen Garden At Giverny by Aileen Bordman   2018 Herbal Medicine for Beginners: Your Guide to Healing Common Ailments with 35 Medicinal Herbs by Katja Swift     Grow That Garden Library™ Book Recommendation Emily's Fresh Kitchen by Emily Maxson This book came out in January of 2022, and the subtitle is Cook Your Way to Better Health.  I must be honest and let you know that I stumbled on this book at my local Goodwill and was immediately taken with it. I think it's fantastic. And I can't believe I missed it last year, so I'm playing catch up here. But the cover captivated me because it features a great soup - Her Roasted Butternut with Sage Soup infused with Coconut Cream. I bet it's fantastic. It sure makes for a pretty cover. And I must say that all of the pictures in this book are beautiful. I wanted to share a little bit about Emily because her story has inspired so much of her work, and she writes, After a Crohn's disease diagnosis at age 28 and over a decade of unsuccessful traditional treatment, Emily Maxson discovered the specific carbohydrate diet's positive effects and food's transformative power to improve health. She's a trained chef who poured her heart into creating delectable dishes that meet her diet's rigorous guidelines.   So the diet that she's following is the Specific Carbohydrate Diet. If you haven't heard about it, Emily is an expert. And for her, the diet has led to a healthier and happier life. Now, if you're curious about this and can't wait to get the book, head over to her website Emily's Fresh Kitchen - it's the same name as the book title. You will find incredible recipes, inspiring stories, and photos there. She does a top-notch job. I also want to share more about this Specific Carbohydrate Diet because you're probably curious. This is a primarily plant-based diet, which is great for gardeners who want to eat fresh from the garden. And here's what Emily writes about on page nine of her book. Following this diet, I cooked myself out of disease and into good health. While the diet was strict, the results were miraculous. It was such a blessing not to have to take medications or to spend time in hospitals, my gut was healthy again, and I was able to start introducing foods that were not allowed while following the diet. Today, I strive for my diet to be 80% plant-based. I focus on fiber and try to get a variety of plant foods in my diet daily, including some gluten-free whole grains.   This diet and way of life are working for her. Consequently, Emily has written a great cookbook with lots of ideas. I thought what I would do is walk you through the chapters here. First, she does a quick overview of what's in her pantry. Then, she talks about her favorite kitchen tools. I love the gadgets, and I love her tips on this. Emily has an excellent section on salads, main dishes, soups, sides, breakfast, and smoothies. That's a critical section for me because I always feel like if I can nail down what I'm having for breakfast, the rest of the day goes well. Then she shares appetizers and savory snacks, which is a good section, too. I've been looking for delicious things I can eat in the evenings. I will check this out. The next chapter covers sweets, treats, condiments, dressings, and spice blends. This is an essential tool, especially if you're going to a plant-based diet because you don't want to lose the flavor. And then drinks and cocktails. Emily is pretty thorough, and it's easy to tell that this is an entire lifestyle for her. She's mastered this, and she can use her own story as a testament to the fact that it does work; to cook your way to better health. This book is 284 pages of nutritious and flavorful dishes that will help heal your body and get you back on the road to health. You can get a copy of Emily's Fresh Kitchen: Cook Your Way to Better Health by Emily Maxson and support the show using the Amazon link in today's show notes for around $25. This is a great gift book if you're looking for an excellent garden-to-table cookbook.    Botanic Spark 1859 On this day, Calvin Fletcher, American attorney, banker, farmer, and state senator in Indianapolis, wrote these words in his diary: This a most delightful Sabbath morn and the anniversary of my leaving Westford, Massachusetts in 1817 forty two years ago. [It's] also the anniversary of my alliance to my sainted wife in 1821 thirty eight years ago to day. Both days are of great beauty & loveliness. This morn I worked my garden & retrospected on the past. Brought up the enumerable reasons for gratitude to Almighty God for the undeserved blessings have enjoyed. All nature seemed to accord to my strain of thought. Bless the Lord O! my soul & all that is within me say Amen! Mrs. F. & I went to Westly Chapel to hear E. preach from the Canticles (Solomon's Songs): "The winter is past & the time of singing of birds has come..."   Thanks for listening to The Daily Gardener And remember: For a happy, healthy life, garden every day.

The Herbal Business Program brought to you by CommonWealth Holistic Herbalism LEARN MORE AND REGISTER Dreaming of launching an Herbal Business? Join the Herbal Business Program! This course has it all: GMP, marketing, taxes, insurance, even building your website and getting comfortable with the tech you'll need to run your business… They literally break down every single task you need to do for every single aspect of your business, and then provide very specific instructions about exactly how to do it, with videos, pictures, worksheets, reference guides, and more! Plus - you get lifetime access so it doesn't matter how fast or slow you go. Move at the pace that's right for you! And you can ask questions lots of ways: including live and in person twice a week, every week, if you like! You can also send questions in writing (they reply in 24 hours or less!), and there's a whole community of support too, so you can get lots of opinions! You don't have to have any previous business experience, all you need is your herbal skills and a good idea. You'll do the rest together! LEARN MORE AND REGISTER Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com 

Are you confused about insurance for herbal businesses?    You're not alone!   Join the Herbal Business Program and get straight-forward advice about each type of business insurance: do you need it, will it actually cover you, and most importantly, how to read the fine print so that you know for sure what you're getting!   You'll also learn all the other things you should be thinking about when you think about insurance - including how to create a "due-diligence" file for yourself so that if anything ever does happen, your lawyers will have everything they need to defend you.   Of course, the likelihood of this kind of trouble is less than the likelihood of being struck by lightning: but if you're thinking about insurance, why not also take these simple steps just to make sure you've covered every possible base!   And that's not all: the Herbal Business Program covers every aspect of your herbal business - from building your business plan all the way through to cross-platform marketing. All with unlimited lifetime access, fast answers to all your questions, and twice-weekly live Q&A sessions so that you can get in-person support!   LEARN MORE AND REGISTER   Thanks for listening!   HerbRally www.herbrally.com 

The Herbal Business Program brought to you by CommonWealth Holistic Herbalism LEARN MORE AND REGISTER Dreaming of launching an Herbal Business? Join the Herbal Business Program! This course has it all: GMP, marketing, taxes, insurance, even building your website and getting comfortable with the tech you'll need to run your business… They literally break down every single task you need to do for every single aspect of your business, and then provide very specific instructions about exactly how to do it, with videos, pictures, worksheets, reference guides, and more! Plus - you get lifetime access so it doesn't matter how fast or slow you go. Move at the pace that's right for you! And you can ask questions lots of ways: including live and in person twice a week, every week, if you like! You can also send questions in writing (they reply in 24 hours or less!), and there's a whole community of support too, so you can get lots of opinions! You don't have to have any previous business experience, all you need is your herbal skills and a good idea. You'll do the rest together! LEARN MORE AND REGISTER Loved the discourse in this episode! I particularly enjoyed the emphasis on community versus competition. There is tons of food for thought in this one. A huge thanks to Katja and Ryn for taking the time to record this. Let us know what you think! 

The Herbal Business Program brought to you by CommonWealth Holistic Herbalism LEARN MORE AND REGISTER Dreaming of launching an Herbal Business? Join the Herbal Business Program! This course has it all: GMP, marketing, taxes, insurance, even building your website and getting comfortable with the tech you'll need to run your business… They literally break down every single task you need to do for every single aspect of your business, and then provide very specific instructions about exactly how to do it, with videos, pictures, worksheets, reference guides, and more! Plus - you get lifetime access so it doesn't matter how fast or slow you go. Move at the pace that's right for you! And you can ask questions lots of ways: including live and in person twice a week, every week, if you like! You can also send questions in writing (they reply in 24 hours or less!), and there's a whole community of support too, so you can get lots of opinions! You don't have to have any previous business experience, all you need is your herbal skills and a good idea. You'll do the rest together! LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

Today's episode is with Katja Swift and Ryn Midura from CommonWealth Holistic Herbalism. They go in-depth on a case study related to helping someone with anxiety and insomnia. Learn more about Katja and Ryn at CommonWealthHerbs.com You can get 20% off ALL OF THEIR COURESES with coupon code HERBAL2022 at checkout through the end of July. They've got courses like herbal medicine for beginners, holistic herbalism materia medica, herbal medicine making, and a lot more. They even have some free courses! A huge thanks to Katja and Ryn for having been so generous to HerbRally over the years!  Thanks for listening, HerbRally www.herbrally.com 

Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interview with Herbalist Brighid Doherty. Brighid Doherty is an herbalist honoring the Wise Woman Tradition of Healing.   For more than two decades, Brighid has worked with plants in a variety of ways; as a student and a teacher, a gardener and a forager, a medicine maker and health consultant.  She has had many herbalist mentors including Susun Weed, Rosemary Gladstar, Katja Swift, and KP Khalsa.  She offers information and inspiration to the home herbalist through herbal workshops, herb walks, and The Healthy Herb Podcast.  Brighid founded The Solidago School of Herbalism in 2018.  She offers an online course, called Nourish Yourself, teaching how to infuse common herbs, in simple ways, into daily life.  Brighid inspires people to be more self-reliant in their health and healing process.  She teaches how they can bring herbal medicine into their lives by relating to plants in their bodies, kitchens, gardens, and the wild.   https://www.solidagoherbschool.com     

CommonWealth Holistic Herbalism is offering 20% off all courses with coupon code: herbrally20 Visit www.commonwealthherbs.com to see all of their courses. Offer is good through December 31st 2021, so don't miss out! Whether you're new to herbalism or you're looking to broaden and deepen your herbal skills, CommonWealth Herbs welcomes you to dig in with them! Their integrative approach includes self-paced online learning combined with live interactive sessions so that you get the best of both worlds! Even if you're short on time or energy, you can grow your knowledge of herbal medicine. All of their instructional content is delivered by video, so if you can watch TV, you can learn herbalism! Use coupon code herbrally20 at checkout to save 20% on all courses through the month of December 2021.  Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com

Our friends at The Holistic Herbalism Podcast recently interviewed Shawn Donnille, Mountain Rose Herbs' owner and CEO. Clinical herbalists, Katja Swift and Ryn Midura, host this informative and conversational podcast. They sat down with Shawn to talk about sustainability and adjusting pricing to reflect the true cost of herbs–especially those at-risk herbs like rhodiola, American ginseng and goldenseal. Their discussion focused on different sustainability efforts around sourcing high-quality, organic herbs, including how sometimes it's best to find herbal alternatives so that we're not overtaxing threatened plant populations. Make yourself a cup of tea, sit back, and enjoy! Read our blog on Pioneering Organic Rhodiola Cultivation in Alaska Learn more! Commonwealth Holistic Herbalism The Holistic Herbalism Podcast United Plant Savers CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

Today we’ll hear from Brighid Doherty of The Solidago School of Herbalism on her upcoming online course, Nourish Yourself. This course teaches you how to incorporate common herbs, in simple ways, into daily life. Brighid inspires people to be more self-reliant in their health and healing process, and she teaches the home herbalist how to bring herbal medicine into their lives by relating to plants in their bodies, kitchens, gardens, and the wild. The next course starts October 6th and runs through mid-December. Click here to find out more! For more from Brighid, visit her on Facebook and Instagram. Brighid Doherty is an herbalist honoring the Wise Woman Tradition. She resides on Deer Isle, a bridged-island in Downeast Maine. Brighid is a passionate herbal health educator and a professional gardener. She is the founder of The Solidago School of Herbalism. Brighid began her connection with herbs while playing in her mother’s gardens as a child, their scents and beauty attracting her curiosity. For the past two decades, Brighid has worked with medicinal plants in a variety of ways; as a student and a teacher, a gardener and a forager, a medicine maker and health consultant. She received a BA focused in Organic Agriculture and Herbal Medicine from Evergreen State College. She has had many wonderful herbalist mentors including Susun Weed, Rosemary Gladstar, Katja Swift, and KP Khalsa. She teaches a variety of workshops for the home herbalist, including medicinal plant walks, herbal spas, an Herbs for Health series, and hands-on medicine making. Brighid also offers an online course, called Nourish Yourself. Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com

Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed a 30 minute interview with her guest, Brighid Doherty. Brighid Doherty is an herbalist honoring the Wise Woman Tradition.  She resides on Deer Isle, a bridged-island in Downeast Maine.  Brighid is a passionate herbal health educator and a professional gardener.  She is the founder of The Solidago School of Herbalism.  Brighid began her connection with herbs while playing in her mother's gardens as a child, their scents and beauty attracting her curiosity. For the past two decades, Brighid has worked with medicinal plants in a variety of ways; as a student and a teacher, a gardener and a forager, a medicine maker and health consultant.  She received a BA focused in Organic Agriculture and Herbal Medicine from Evergreen State College.  She has had many wonderful herbalist mentors including Susun Weed, Rosemary Gladstar, Katja Swift, and KP Khalsa.  She teaches a variety of workshops for the home herbalist, including medicinal plant walks, herbal spas, an Herbs for Health series, and hands-on medicine making.  Brighid also offers an online course, called Nourish Yourself.  This course teaches how to incorporate common herbs, in simple ways, into daily life.  Brighid inspires people to be more self-reliant in their health and healing process.  She teaches the home herbalist how to bring herbal medicine into their lives by relating to plants in their bodies, kitchens, gardens, and the wild.   Q &A topics in this episode include: preventing & dealing with COVID19ganglion cystnerve painmuscle spasmsendometriosis/ fallopian tube blockagePTSDexercisedrying corn silkankle paincoronavirus vaccine/ flu vaccinetesticular cancerhibiscus infusionprobiotics

This week on the HerbRally podcast, Katja and Ryn talk about one of their Clinical Herbalist students and a case with autoimmune nephritis and hypothyroid. This case is particularly interesting because the herbal interventions were alongside conventional medical treatments, and there was plenty of lab testing to confirm the results they were getting. It's so exciting when you hear a doctor say "These test results are amazing. Tell me again what your herbal protocol was?". This is just one example of how we work as professional herbalists. There are a lot of ways to make herbalism a career, and we can help you make it happen! The Clinical Herbalist online video course will give you the skills you need to take your practice of herbalism to the professional level. And when you've finished with that, they’ve even got mentorships that will help you with all the business aspects of getting started, as well as clinical mentorship to go through every single case with you as you're starting out on your own - it's so much easier when you've got support to rely on! They will even help you through the AHG professional membership process - they’re with you every step of the way. All of their programs are taught with self-paced videos, and you can log in twice weekly to our live Q&A sessions to ask your questions live and in person if you like! There are integrated discussion threads right in every video so you can ask your questions right when you think of them, too! There are quizzes, printable quick guides, lots of scientific research and case studies, and more. Plus, you get lifetime access - you can watch the videos a million times if you want to! Katja and Ryn have been teaching this clinical program here in Boston for the past 10 years, and it launches online on November 4th. You really can build an herbal career for yourself. It's not just a dream: you can make it real in your life, and Katja and Ryn can help! LEARN MORE Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com Breitenbush Herbal Conference www.herbalconference.net 

We’re celebrating the 2 year anniversary of the HerbRally podcast by sharing our very first podcast episode, recorded by Katja Swift and Ryn Midura of the Commonwealth Center for Holistic Herbalism. In this episode they discuss the free clinic they started in Boston, MA. They go over the finer details of creating a clinic, along with some of the challenges (i.e. burnout, funding, etc.). Thanks to Katja and Ryn for taking the time to share their expertise! Visit CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism online to learn more and browse their variety of courses. They’ve got a complete herbal curriculum from beginner to professional available online. Their programs are self-paced with video instruction, and you can also log in to live Q&A web conferences every week. So you can learn at your own pace, but you can check in and ask your questions live when you want to! Plus, you can talk to them anytime in the integrated discussion threads that are a part of each video lesson.  Why not check it out with a FREE course? Try our mini-course called All About Nettles and get it completely free with coupon code: NettleRally Nettles may be one of the most important herbs of our time, and now you can learn all about them for free! Just click here to get it. Coupon code valid until December 31, 2019 MORE FROM THE COMMONWEALTH CENTER FOR HOLISTIC HERBALISM Website Instagram Facebook   Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com Breitenbush Herbal Conference www.herbalconference.net 

Katja and Ryn from the CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism are back on the podcast to discuss elixirs, a perfect remedy for this time of year. Enjoy! CLICK HERE to learn more about their Herbalism 101 course that they mention. Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com Breitenbush Herbal Conference www.herbalconference.net 

Another gem of an episode from our friends at the CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism! RECIPES The Holistic Herbalism Podcast episode 36: First Aid for Burns & Sprains Gut-Heal Tea Go-To Joint Liniment Everything Will Be Fine CLASSES REFERENCED Herbalism 101 Foundations in Holistic Herbalism Clinical Roundtable Holistic Business Mentorship REFERENCES Whole30 Nutritious Movement MovNat Headspace  Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com Breitenbush Herbal Conference www.herbalconference.net 

Today’s episode is with herbalists Sam Coffman and Katja Swift. They give us a ton of valuable info on how to create and use an herbal first aid kit. This audio is from a webinar that they hosted a few years ago. Enjoy! RESOURCES Original Webinar Commonwealth Center for Holistic Herbalism The Human Path Herbal Medics Academy The Herbal Medic by Sam Coffman   Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com 

Loved the discourse in this episode! I particularly enjoyed the emphasis on community versus competition. There is tons of food for thought in this one. A huge thanks to Katja and Ryn for taking the time to record this. Let us know what you think!  Today’s episode is brought to you by the CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism located in Boston, MA (as well as online).  One of their online offerings is a beginner’s bundle called Herbalism 101. Herbalism 101 includes the complete "herbal toolkit" Materia Medica course, where you'll learn more than 85 individual herbs and how to work with them. You’ll also have access to the step-by-step Medicine-Making course, which has descriptions of how to make each herbal preparation and when each one is applicable. Videos include plenty of close-up coverage of each step in the process so that you'll feel confident to do it in your own kitchen! Herbalism 101 also comes: 100% video instruction: if you can watch TV, you can learn herbalism! Lifetime access - your access never expires, so you can move at your own pace and review as many times as you want PDF materials - quick reference guides and worksheets as a companion to the video lessons MP3 audio files - so you can review the content while you commute, workout, garden, ... anytime! Direct access to Ryn and Katja - They're always just a click away: you can ask any questions in the integrated discussion forum, and we're committed to personally answering your questions within 24 hours Weekly live Q&A sessions - call in live every week to get some face time and direct feedback from your teachers I’d also recommend checking out their other courses, such as their FREE course titled 4 Keys to Holistic Herbalism. They also have Basic Phytochemistry, the Fundamentals of Formulation, Herbal First Aid and much, much more!  LEARN MORE HerbRally www.herbrally.com 

This monograph on Meadowsweet is extracted from the Meadowsweet video in Katja & Ryn's Holistic Herbalism Materia Medica course, an online exploration of more than 85 keystone herbal allies.  This course is part of the Herbalism 101 online video program, which includes not just Materia Medica, but also detailed video lessons on how to make each type of herbal remedy in the Herbal Medicine-Making course.  When you enroll in the program, you get access to 40 hours of video covering more than 85 plants, and 18 hours of video demonstrating each type of herbal medicine making. Videos include plenty of close-up coverage of each step in the process, so that you'll feel confident to do it in your own kitchen. From now until July 14 you can save $50 using coupon code RESILIENCE. Katja & Ryn want your experience to be as close to “being there in person” as possible, and want to accommodate as many different styles of learning as possible. That’s why they also provide: * PDF materials - if you like to follow along on paper. * MP3 files - so you can review the content while you commute, workout, garden, ... anytime! * Direct access to Ryn and Katja - they're always just a click away! You can ask any questions in the integrated discussion forum, and they're committed to personally answering your questions within 24 hours. * Weekly live Q&A sessions - to get some face time and direct feedback from your teachers. By the end of this program, you'll be ready to start incorporating herbs into your daily life to keep you and your loved ones healthy and resilient all year round! And remember...from now until July 14 you can save $50 using coupon code RESILIENCE. LEARN MORE Katja & Ryn are a husband-and-wife team of clinical herbalists who founded the CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism in Boston, MA. They offer consultations and classes for herbalists online and in person, from brand-new beginners to those seeking professional clinical experience and holistic business training. Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com Follow us on Instagram! @herbrally

Topics covered in this episodeThe importance of learning and understanding herbal energeticsHow to choose the best herbs for your bodyHow to source good quality medicinal herbsTips for making your own herbal preparationsTips for working safely with herbs and herbal remediesThe importance of keeping a health journalDandelion profile and how it is best usedHerbal strategies for headache reliefAbout Ryn and KatjaKatja & Ryn co-founded the CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism in 2010. They see clients for individual consultations, and together they offer Foundational, Advanced, and Clinical herbalism programs both in-person and online. They also teach at national herbal conferences, including the American Herbalists Guild Symposium, the Traditions in Western Herbalism Conference, IM4US, and Boston's own Herbstalk. Articles by Ryn and Katja have appeared in the AHG Journal, the Journal of the Northeast Herbal Association, and Plant Healer Magazine. They are trained as street medics and Wilderness First Responders, and collaborate with peers from around the country to bring herbalism to communities impacted by natural and man-made disasters.Where to find themWebsite: https://commonwealthherbs.com/Facebook: http://facebook.com/commonwealthherbsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQZkDBYcBpka88DSGE3STWgCommonwealth Herbs Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/commonwealth-podcast-for-holistic-herbalism/id1307252136?mt=2Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

My today's guest ​is Katja Swift. ​Katja is an herbalist and teacher. She helps her clients to rebuild relationships with their bodies​ by teaching them ​to eat real food, work with medicinal plants, and reestablish important connections in their lives. ​Together with her husband Ryn Midura, Katja ​co-directs herbal programs and courses at the Commonwealth Center for Holistic Herbalism. In addition to that, she is an herbal podcaster and a new book author.  ​ Show Notes: https://plantloveradio.com/20

This monograph on Elecampane is the audio from the Elecampane video in their Holistic Herbalism Materia Medica course, an online exploration of more than 85 keystone herbal allies. This course is part of the Herbalism 101 program, which includes not just Materia Medica, but also detailed video lessons on how to make each type of herbal remedy in the Herbal Medicine Making course.  When you enroll in the program, you get access to 40 hours of video covering more than 85 plants, and 18 hours of video demonstrating each type of herbal medicine making, plus supporting materials, feedback on your homework, and direct access to Ryn and Katja in the integrated discussion forum. You can watch it anytime, anywhere you have an internet connection! LEARN MORE Herbal Medicine for Beginners is your everyday reference for common ailments using 35 popular herbs. You don’t need to buy hundreds of hard-to-find herbs to start your journey with herbal medicine. Herbal Medicine for Beginners shows you how to use a few important herbs to promote the body’s ability to fight infection and heal naturally. Herbal Medicine for Beginners shows herbalists-in-training how to use a limited number of versatile, medicinal herbs to craft herbal remedies for common ailments. From allergies to fevers to headaches, beginners will gain the essential knowledge they need to blossom into natural healers and practice herbal medicine. Katja and Ryn are a husband and wife team of clinical herbalists who founded the CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism in Boston, MA. They offer consultations and classes for herbalists from beginners to professional training.  Thank you for listening! Please share with an herbalist friend if you're loving the HerbRally Podcast. Or give us a shout-out on Instagram. We truly appreciate all of the love

Topics covered in this episode the four pillars of health – a framework to approach health and wellness food and its relation to emotional health herbal support for emotional and mental health physical movement strategies for managing stress mental movement strategies for managing stress sleep and it’s relation to emotional health the glymphatic system and how it effects mental & emotional health insight on herbal PTSD support About Ryn and Katja Katja & Ryn co-founded the CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism in 2010. They see clients for individual consultations, and together they offer Foundational, Advanced, and Clinical herbalism programs both in-person and online. They also teach at national herbal conferences, including the American Herbalists Guild Symposium, the Traditions in Western Herbalism Conference, IM4US, and Boston's own Herbstalk. Articles by Ryn and Katja have appeared in the AHG Journal, the Journal of the Northeast Herbal Association, and Plant Healer Magazine. They are trained as street medics and Wilderness First Responders, and collaborate with peers from around the country to bring herbalism to communities impacted by natural and man-made disasters. Where to find them Website: https://commonwealthherbs.com/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/commonwealthherbs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQZkDBYcBpka88DSGE3STWg Commonwealth Herbs Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/commonwealth-podcast-for-holistic-herbalism/id1307252136?mt=2

Brand New! Plant remedies for preventing colds and flu (since avoiding getting sick is on everyone’s mind as we head into winter). We discuss "the pizza herbs" like Thyme, Sage, Rosemary, Oregano, Bee Balm (Monarda), Lavender, and "the cool mints" like Peppermint, Spearmint, Hyssop, and Catmint/Catnip - plus the power of Garlic, Onion, and Hot Peppers. I’m thrilled you can join me for this highly informative chat with Katja Swift. When cold and flu season hits this year, you’ll be glad you listened! Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podcast dedicated to helping you and your garden grow. The show is an in-depth interview format. Guests featured on the show share a passion for gardening and include authors, bloggers, professional gardeners, etc. Listeners and guests of the show can join the Still Growing community on Facebook. It's a place to ask questions, share garden stories, interact with great guests featured on the show, and continue to grow and learn. Jennifer and her husband Philip have four children, a big golden lab named Sonny, and live in lovely Maple Grove, Minnesota. P.S. When she's not teaching her four kids a new card game - or teaching them how to drive a car - Jennifer loves inspiring individuals and groups to maximize and personalize their home & garden. Facebook The post SG594: Staying Healthy During Cold & Flu Season with Plants From Your Garden with Herbalist Katja Swift appeared first on 6ftmama. Related posts: SG564: Grow Your Own Apothecary with Herbalist Jodi McKee Stoneleigh: America’s Newest Public Garden, PLUS an in-depth chat with Ethan Kauffman about his vision and the plants he loves most in the garden SG548: How to Draw Insight From the Gardens and Plants of the Bible with Shelley Cramm

Katja and Ryn are back on the podcast!  Always love havin' 'em share their wisdom. And this time...we're going deep on the topic of...PUMPKIN SPICE.  This is a fun episode, y'all. We'll learn which herbs are in this blend. Then, Katja and Ryn break down the medicinal properties of each spice within.  Hope you enjoyed the episode as much as I did!  For more on what Katja and Ryn are up to, check out their website: www.commonwealthherbs.com They've got A TON of offerings, including a BRAND NEW ONLINE PROGRAM.  Also, feel free to show 'em some love on the socials>> FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM  If you'd like to be updated on more great herbal content like this, please subscribe in iTunes or your podcast player of choice.  Fall is upon us... RESOURCES Pumpkin spice as an aphrodisiac, study in the American Academy of Neurology and Orthopaedic Surgeons Cinnamon for blood sugar management study Pumpkin spice muffins! 

Katja and Ryn are back! This time to discuss the winter syrup that they make annually for the upcoming winter season. They always are sure to include elderberry, however they mix it up with various other plant allies depending on what they find growing around them.  Be sure to tune in to learn about the formulation they made for this year. They also delve into the properties of the many different plants they included.  This was a fun and informative episode. We hope you enjoy it!  You can visit Katja and Ryn online at CommonWealthHerbs.com.  They have many fantastic resources, including both an in-person apprenticeship and online school.  Go show 'em love on the Facebooks! www.facebook.com/commonwealthherbs If you enjoyed the episode, an iTunes ranking and/or comment would be most appreciated! Please share the episode with all of your herb lovin' friends.  Thanks, y'all!  RESOURCES Where Do Camels Belong, Ken Thompson Invasive Plant Medicine, Tim Scott A blog about Loosestrife Hudson River Study Ginger Chamomile Cookies

Massachusetts herbalists Katja Swift and Ryn Midura return to discuss what they learned from their most recent free herb clinic outing in West Virginia.

Katja Swift and Ryn Midura join us again to talk about how to be a successful herbalist. They run an herbal apprenticeship in Brookline, MA and offer distance learning courses as well. To find out what they're up to, visit www.commonwelathherbs.com.  If you're not in the northeast and you're looking for an herbalism school, visit www.herbrally.com/schools.  If you're just gettin' goin' on your path, a great place to start would be to attend an event! There's tons of events happening all of the United States. To find one in your neck of the woods, go here: www.herbrally.com/events Please let us know what you thought about the podcast. Thanks for listening!

Join Katja Swift and Ryn Midura from the Commonwealth Center for Holistic Herbalism as they discuss the free clinic they started in Brookline, MA. They go over the finer details of creating a clinic, along with some of the pain points (i.e. burnout, funding, etc.).  Thanks to Katja and Ryn for taking the time to share their expertise! You can visit them online to find out about more of what they're up to at CommonWealthHerbs.com. Be sure and check out their in-person apprenticeship program as well as all of the distance learning opportunities.