Podcasts about traditional herbalism

Samuel Perry RH (AHG) is a clinical herbalist, medicine maker and herbal educator in Upstate New York.Practicing in the Vitalist and eclectic tradition of American Herbalism, Sam offers compassionate attention and practical support in all manner of health concerns. An instructor and core faculty at Arbor Vitae School of Traditional Herbalism, Sam teaches herbal energetics and Materia Medica, helps supervise a free bi-weekly student clinic, leads plant walks, and offers medicine making demonstrations. A long-time practitioner of Zen Buddhism, Sam also leads meditation retreats. His work as an herbalist and his knowledge of and love for the living world offers a unique vantage point from which to engage these practices. His commitment to the ever-unfolding awakening of all beings is expressed in a playful and fluid style.Episode Highlights▶ The need to integrate ancestral wisdom and traditional practices into the rapidly growing psychedelic space, moving beyond a purely chemical understanding.▶ The role of plants as teachers, emphasizing how they can bridge the gap between physical experience and deeper self-understanding.▶ The importance of building "dirt," or foundational knowledge and respect, to ethically and authentically engage with sacred medicines within contemporary culture.▶ Addressing the sensitive issue of cultural appropriation, acknowledging the debt owed to indigenous traditions, and advocating for a balanced approach to honoring and utilizing these medicines.▶ The reality of the widespread use of psychedelics, and the importance of focusing on the greater healing of humanity amidst a time of global transition and suffering.Sam Perry's Links & Resources▶ Website: https://www.arborvitaeny.com/corefaculty/samuel-perryhttps://ravencrestbotanicals.com/pages/retreat-schedule-2025▶ The Energetics of Psilocybin & Herbal Medicine:  Remembering & Restoring the Missing Piece in Contemporary Psychedelic Practice: Sign up to be notified when the doors open:  https://go.bethaweinstein.com/secret-psilocybin/  Download Beth's free trainings here: Clarity to Clients: Start & Grow a Transformational Coaching, Healing, Spiritual, or Psychedelic Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/grow-your-spiritual-businessIntegrating Psychedelics & Sacred Medicines Into Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/psychedelics-in-business▶ Beth's Coaching & Guidance: https://bethaweinstein.com/coaching ▶ Beth's Offerings & Courses: https://bethaweinstein.com/services▶ Instagram: @bethaweinstein ▶ FB: / bethw.nyc + bethweinsteinbiz ▶ Join the free Psychedelics & Purpose Community: / psychedelicsandsacredmedicines

Samuel Perry RH (AHG) is a clinical herbalist, medicine maker and herbal educator in Upstate New York.Practicing in the Vitalist and eclectic tradition of American Herbalism, Sam offers compassionate attention and practical support in all manner of health concerns. An instructor and core faculty at Arbor Vitae School of Traditional Herbalism, Sam teaches herbal energetics and Materia Medica, helps supervise a free bi-weekly student clinic, leads plant walks, and offers medicine making demonstrations. A long-time practitioner of Zen Buddhism, Sam also leads meditation retreats. His work as an herbalist and his knowledge of and love for the living world offers a unique vantage point from which to engage these practices. His commitment to the ever-unfolding awakening of all beings is expressed in a playful and fluid style.Episode Highlights▶ Sam's journey intertwines nature and spirituality, from childhood plant connections and a pivotal pine tree experience to his path as a clinical herbalist.▶ Sam's experiences with cannabis and LSD, along with the impact of figures like Alan Watts, shaped his understanding of altered states and cultural connections.▶ Beth and Sam introduce their upcoming program,The Energetics of Psilocybin & Herbal Medicine:  Remembering & Restoring the Missing Piece in Contemporary Psychedelic Practice, focusing on the often-neglected energetic dimensions of psilocybin.▶ The need to explore the somatic and energetic aspects of psychedelic experiences beyond traditional approaches.▶ Beth and Sam discuss providing practical tools and knowledge to navigate challenging experiences and integrate insights.▶ The importance of grounding psychedelic experiences in ancestral wisdom and living traditions.▶ The difference between taking calculated risks and being reckless in psychedelic exploration.▶ Sam's "witchy grandma kit" and the use of herbal remedies are highlighted as essential tools for supporting individuals during intense experiences.▶ The practical application of energetic principles to address specific needs and challenges during psychedelic journeys is discussed.▶ Why one must enter a psychedelic space with intention, and courage, to get the most out of the experience.Sam Perry's Links & Resources▶ Website: https://www.arborvitaeny.com/corefaculty/samuel-perryhttps://ravencrestbotanicals.com/pages/retreat-schedule-2025▶ The Energetics of Psilocybin & Herbal Medicine:  Remembering & Restoring the Missing Piece in Contemporary Psychedelic Practice: Sign up to be notified when the doors open:  https://go.bethaweinstein.com/secret-psilocybin/  Download Beth's free trainings here: Clarity to Clients: Start & Grow a Transformational Coaching, Healing, Spiritual, or Psychedelic Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/grow-your-spiritual-businessIntegrating Psychedelics & Sacred Medicines Into Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/psychedelics-in-business▶ Beth's Coaching & Guidance: https://bethaweinstein.com/coaching ▶ Beth's Offerings & Courses: https://bethaweinstein.com/services▶ Instagram: @bethaweinstein ▶ FB: / bethw.nyc + bethweinsteinbiz ▶ Join the free Psychedelics & Purpose Community: / psychedelicsandsacredmedicines

If you've forgotten how powerful, creative and connected you are - this episode with Alyssa Dennis will help you remember! Today we dive deep into how re-connecting with plants and Nature can help you access the wealth of wisdom, knowledge and power that's already inside of you.⚡️ IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT:How your biggest challenges can inspire purpose and growthTips for listening to your body and living in harmony with the seasonHow herbalism can help you understand manifestation and alchemyThe intersection of creativity, herbalism and nature to enhance your healing journeyHow clinical herbalists support holistic health, and accessible resources like Herbalists without BordersMORE ABOUT ALYSSA: Alyssa Dennis is a deep ecologist, educator, interdisciplinary artist and clinical herbalist dedicated to the movements of peace, justice & environmental kin-ship. She is the founder of Eclipta Herbal and steward of a small herbal sanctuary in Baltimore City. Home to over 100 different species of medicinal plants (& growing) this educational space is an experiment in ecological conservation of the human body and that of the land body as well as a gathering ground for community building, earth skills workshops, plant tours and collaboration. She has a BFA from Maryland Institute College of Art and a MFA from Tulane University. She completed her herbal training at Arbor Vitae School of Traditional Herbalism and is a Co-Coordinator of the Herbalist Without Borders Baltimore Chapter. CONNECT WITH ALYSSA:WEBSITES: https://ecliptaherbal.com/ and https://www.alyssadennis.com/FOLLOW on IG: @ecliptaherbal  and @alyssadennisstudiosMORE ABOUT GINA:Gina Casbarro is a certified Life Designer® coach and feng shui expert who empowers her clients to blaze their own path and design the life and space of their dreams. Gina's passion for coaching began as a manager at lululemon. She spent more than eight years there coaching hundreds of people to develop as leaders and crush their goals. Her love of nature, symbolism, and intuition led her to feng shui. She now weaves these passions together to support her clients in aligning their mindset, their lifestyle, and their environment with their truest goals and values. Gina is the host of the podcast “Follow your Spark”, which she began on a year-long road trip around the USA. She now interviews people all over the world on what it looks like to create a life you love. CONNECT WITH GINA: Website:  https://ginacasbarro.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gina_casbarro/ LOOKING FOR 1:1 SUPPORT?Book a free Consultation Call here!FREE TOOLS TO HELP YOU FOLLOW YOUR SPARK:Download Gina's top 15 Transformational Tools:  https://ginacasbarro.com/transformational-toolsMusic: https://www.purple-planet.com/ 

#64 - Do you know a young green witch or budding herbalist? So often I hear adults who discovered herbalism later in life say they wish they knew about the magic and medicine of plants when they were young. Join us for a wonderful conversation with Herbalist and Writer Robin Rose as she shares about the joys and practical tips for helping kids (and those who are young at heart!) develop a relationship with the green world. In this episode, Robin Rose offers key insights on how plants support us in becoming who we authentically are while connecting with a sense of happiness in being alive. She also shares steps on how to help kids safely explore and learn about ritual and plant magic, and how developing a connection with the natural world helps us cultivate our sense of inner wisdom. Robin Rose Bennett 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 shares herbal medicine with gratitude for the loving generosity of the plants and the magic, mystery, and beauty of the web of life. Robin Rose is on the faculty of the New York Open Center and the Arbor-Vitae School of Traditional Herbalism. She is also the author of two meditation MP3's and the amazing books: Healing Magic- A Green Witch Guidebook to Conscious Living, The Gift of Healing Herbs, A Green Witch's Pocket Book of Wisdom, and The Young Green Witch's Guide to Plant Magic. You can find Robin Rose at: https://RobinRoseBennett.comBooks: https://www.robinrosebennettbooks.com/On instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinrosebennett/On facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wisewomanhealingwaysOn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RobinRoseBennettFor more info visit Sara's website at: https://www.multidimensionalnature.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/multidimensional.nature/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saraartemisia.ms/Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plantspiritherbalismYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@saraartemisiaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@multidimensional.naturePinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/multidimensionalnature/Etsy: https://www.plantspiritdesigns.comLearn how to communicate with plant consciousness in the free workshop on How to Learn Plant Language: https://www.learnplantlanguage.com/

It was truly a pleasure to chat with Richard Mandelbaum about self heal! He not only discussed many medicinal gifts of this lovely little herb, but also dove deeper into nature connection, herbal energetics, and the intricacies of medicine making, weaving all of these things together in such a beautiful way. Richard's joy in embracing his curiosity about the world is so delightful, and I just know this episode is one I'll be listening to again.Richard also shared his incredibly detailed recipe for making a Fresh Tincture of Self Heal - making it easy for both new and experienced herbalists to make potent medicine from this beautiful little plant! A link to Richard's beautifully illustrated recipe card can be found at: https://bit.ly/3YRJY05Self heal is often seen as simply a wound-care herb, but this underrated herb can also be worked with in so many other ways! Here are just a few ways self heal's gifts can benefit your health:► To help you recover from injury and wounds - including after surgery!► To soften hardnesses and masses, such as tumors or cysts► To help restore and maintain good skin health after sun exposureTo learn even more ways that you can work with self heal, be sure to check out the entire episode!By the end of this episode, you'll know:► Five different herbal preparations you can create using self heal► How self heal can be supportive when you're feeling anger and frustration► Ten health challenges that can benefit from self heal's medicinal gifts► How the taste of self heal gives you insight into its medicinal benefits►Two things to consider when determining what alcohol percentage to use in making a tincture► and so much more…For those of you who don't know him, Richard Mandelbaum has been an avid student of our native flora for close to forty years. He has been practicing as an herbalist since 1999, blending Chinese and Western herbal traditions, with a private practice online and in person in the southern Catskills, NY. In addition, Richard teaches classes in clinical herbal medicine, phytochemistry, medicine making, field botany, and foraging. He is co-founder of the ArborVitae School of Traditional Herbalism and is on the faculty at David Winston's Center for Herbal Studies and the Won Institute of Graduate Studies. He has been an AHG Registered Herbalist since 2003, and served on the AHG board of directors from 2012 to 2018, serving as Secretary and chair of the Committee for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Richard lives with his wife Gabrielle and his daughter Rose in their straw bale home in Forestburgh NY.I can't wait to share our conversation with you today!----Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comFor more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!The secret to using herbs successfully begins with knowing who YOU are. Get started by taking my free Herbal Jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for...

A Samhain / Halloween special...Embark on a magical journey with us and our guest, Robin Rose Bennett, a seasoned storyteller, writer, and herbalist. Robin's journey from vulnerability to wholeness, through the embrace of her shadows, has led her down a path of earth magic and conscious living, ultimately finding her identity as a witch. She generously shares her wisdom on how to embrace our true selves in our daily lives, a lesson we believe many of us need to hear.We've often heard about the power of nature, but have you ever considered plants as a source of guidance and faith? Robin delves into the profound wisdom plants possess, their role in our self-discovery, and how the absence of electricity can shift our bodies on a molecular level. We also explore the potent power of labels and how finding one that truly resonates with our identities can be a significant step in self-discovery.As we journey further into the realm of witchcraft and spirituality, we discover that listening and belief hold immense power. Robin teaches us the importance of befriending discomfort to unlock a different way of being. We discuss the magic of herbs, plant medicines, and home remedies for a healthier life, and the importance of being surrounded by love and light. If embracing the wisdom of the green witch sounds enticing, this episode is one you won't want to miss!Robin Rose Bennett 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. Robin Rose shares herbal medicine with gratitude for the loving generosity of the plants and the magic, mystery, and beauty of the web of life. She is on the faculty of the New York Open Center and the Arbor-Vitae School of Traditional Herbalism, and is the author of two meditation MP3's and the books: Healing Magic- A Green Witch Guidebook to Conscious Living and The Gift of Healing Herbs - Plant Medicines and Home Remedies for a Vibrantly Healthy Life. For more information please visit her websites:https://www.robinrosebennett.com/andhttps://www.robinrosebennettbooks.com/as well as Rose's youtube channel Christina Fletcher is a Spiritual Alignment coach, energy worker, author, speaker and host of the podcast Showing Up Whole.She specialises in practical spirituality and integrating inner work with outer living, so you can get self development off of the hobby shelf and integrated as a powerful fuel to your life. Through mindset, spiritual connection, intuitive guidance, manifestation, and mindfulness techniques Christina helps her clients overcome overwhelm and shame to find a place of flow, ease, and deep heart-centered connection.Christina has been a spiritual alignment coach, healer and spiritually aware parent coach for 7 years and trained in Therapeutic Touch 8 years ago. She is also a meditation teacher and speaker. She has also studied Homeopathy, Quantum Healing, NLP as well as majored in Religious Studies at the University of Manitoba in Canada.For more information please visit her website www.spirituallyawareliving.comOr Follow her on her social media accounts:FacebookInstagramorLinkedin

#51 - Join us for a wonderful conversation with Herbalist, Story-teller, and Writer Robin Rose Bennett on the magic and presence we can find with our allies in the green world. In this episode, Robin Rose shares deep Earth-based wisdom on practices and teachings from the plants that can help us connect with a sense of joyful presence and belonging in the world. She also offers insight from her book, A Green Witch's Pocket Book of Wisdom - Big Little Life Tips, on experiencing magic in the mundane, the importance of heeding your dreams, and how we are birthing a new way of being in the world. Robin Rose Bennett 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 shares herbal medicine with gratitude for the loving generosity of the plants and the magic, mystery, and beauty of the web of life. Robin Rose is on the faculty of the New York Open Center and the Arbor-Vitae School of Traditional Herbalism. She is also the author of two meditation MP3's and the amazing books: Healing Magic - A Green Witch Guidebook to Conscious Living, The Gift of Healing Herbs - Plant Medicines and Home Remedies for a Vibrantly Healthy Life, and A Green Witch's Pocket Book of Wisdom - Big Little Life Tips. You can pre-order Robin Rose's A Green Witch's Pocket Book of Wisdom at: http://www.robinrosebennettbooks.com/ and receive the beautiful bonus booklet Herbal Recipes for Deepening Meditation, Dreams, and Intuition. A Green Witch's Pocket Book of Wisdom- Big Little Life Tips is filled with golden nuggets of green witch magic and silver strands of spiritual wisdom. It offers inspiring guidance to help you live authentically and vibrantly, and provides practices that will support you as you grow and evolve. It draws upon teachings that the author has practiced for decades. You can also find Robin Rose at: https://RobinRoseBennett.comOn instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinrosebennett/On facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wisewomanhealingwaysOn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RobinRoseBennettFor more info visit Sara's website at: https://www.multidimensionalnature.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/multidimensional.nature/facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saraartemisia.ms/facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plantspiritherbalismYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@saraartemisiaLearn how to communicate with plant consciousness in the free workshop on How to Learn Plant Language: https://www.learnplantlanguage.com/

Nothing Is A Distraction from Your Life; It Is All Your Life- Loving All Of It Some of the subjects we will discuss: - How resistance steals our energy - How acceptance is not the same thing as resignation - Where does forgiveness fit in? - Does this mean that I shouldn't work to change? - How, when, and why to surrender? - How common plants can help? There is Much Good Medicine in a Cup of Tea... And more... Every time spent with Robin is medicine. If you never had a chance to be with her live, this is a great opportunity. This talk will also be recorded in case you cannot attend the live session! Robin Rose Bennett 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. Robin Rose shares herbal medicine with gratitude for the loving generosity of the plants and the magic, mystery, and beauty of the web of life. She is on the faculty of the Arbor-Vitae School of Traditional Herbalism, was on the faculty of the New York Open Center since 1990, and is the author of two meditation MP3's and the books: Healing Magic- A Green Witch Guidebook to Conscious Living andThe Gift of Healing Herbs - Plant Medicines and Home Remedies for a Vibrantly Healthy Life, and her newest book is A Green Witch's Pocket Book of Wisdom - Big Little Life Tips. For more information: WEBSITE: www.RobinRoseBennett.com. WEBSITE: www.RobinRoseBennettBooks.com FB: @WiseWomanHealingWays IG: @RobinRoseBennett YouTube: @RobinRoseBennett

TICKETS FOR THE PLANT CUNNING CONFERENCE: www.plantcunningconference.com Arborvitae School of Traditional Herbalism: https://www.arborvitaeny.com/ Claudia is a clinical herbalist and flower essence therapist with an additional specialty in food and nutrition therapy. She has a private practice in Germantown NY (Columbia county) and in Manhattan, NY since 1999. Claudia also teaches regularly about herbs, flower essences and traditional foods in practitioner study groups, workshops and conferences and offers private mentoring for clinical practice. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plantcunning/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plantcunning/support

Today's episode is a guided oatstraw meditation with Robin Rose Bennett.  This meditation is also available on our YouTube channel. WATCH HERE A note from Robin Rose Hi, Robin Rose Bennett here, storyteller, herbalist and green witch. I'm blessed to live on the edge of 3,000 acres of protected state forest in northern NJ. And to have been working with, teaching about, and learning from the plants and other plant people for over thirty years. I've learned that herbs are uniquely gifted in helping us heal body, mind, heart and soul. As we attune to their spiritual teachings, they help us deepen our relationships with ourselves, each other and the web of life. And it is a delight and honor to be part of the HerbRally community! When Mason invited me to contribute, I sat down in my medicine wheel and recorded this video as my first offering. I hope you enjoy this meditation with Avena sativa (Oatstraw) where I invite you to put down tiny roots and move like the plant, to have an experience of freedom, fluidity and earth connection. This meditation is also available in her classic herbal "The Gift of Healing Herbs". BUY THE BOOK Robin Rose Bennett 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. Robin Rose shares herbal medicine with gratitude for the loving generosity of the plants and the magic, mystery, and beauty of the web of life. She is on the faculty of the New York Open Center and the Arbor-Vitae School of Traditional Herbalism, and is the author of two meditation mp3's and the books: Healing Magic- A Green Witch Guidebook to Conscious Living and The Gift of Healing Herbs- Plant Medicines and Home Remedies for a Vibrantly Healthy Life. (FB: WiseWoman Healing Ways, with Robin Rose Bennett, IG: @RobinRoseBennett, YouTube: Robin Rose Bennett. For more information, visit: RobinRoseBennett.com. Thanks for listening!  HerbRally www.herbrally.com 

The world is changing rapidly. Between Climate change, ecosystems collapse, and the broken political, economic, and social systems, our nervous systems are put under extreme pressure. Yet, your nervous system holds the key to your health and to being able to engage fully in your life. Herbal medicine and simple rituals aid enormously in moving through these times of evolutionary transformation with more emotional ease, greater mental clarity, and physical and spiritual peace. Nourishing herbs like oatstraw (Avena sativa) and nettles (Urtica spp.) help us find our strength. Nervines can help with pain relief, deep sleep, and clear skin. We'll hone in on the gifts of sedating skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora), uplifting St. John's/Joan's wort (Hypericum perforatum. Robin Rose Bennett is a storyteller, 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. Robin Rose shares herbal medicine with gratitude for the loving generosity of the plants and the magic, mystery, and beauty of the web of life. She is on the faculty of the New York Open Center and the Arbor-Vitae School of Traditional Herbalism, and is the author of two meditation MP3s and the books: Healing Magic- A Green Witch Guidebook to Conscious Living and The Gift of Healing Herbs - Plant Medicines and Home Remedies for a Vibrantly Healthy Life. For more information, visit www.RobinRoseBennett.com.

#030 - Join us for an incredible conversation with Storyteller, Writer, and Herbalist Robin Rose Bennett on the joy and wisdom of connecting with our Plant Elders.In this episode, Robin Rose shares about the power of connecting with joy as medicine and how herbalists can help connect people with plants for healing. She also offers deep insight into the nature of Rose medicine and how we can embody the teachings of the plants. She also shares a bonus sneak peak into the life wisdom of her soon–to-be published book: A Green Witch's Pocket Book of Wisdom: Big Little Life Tips. Stay tuned for this one, as it is sure to be magical!Robin Rose Bennett 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. Robin Rose shares herbal medicine with gratitude for the loving generosity of the plants and the magic, mystery, and beauty of the web of life.She is on the faculty of the New York Open Center and the Arbor-Vitae School of Traditional Herbalism, and is the author of two meditation MP3's and the books: Healing Magic- A Green Witch Guidebook to Conscious Living and The Gift of Healing Herbs - Plant Medicines and Home Remedies for a Vibrantly Healthy Life.You can find Robin Rose at https://www.robinrosebennett.com and on IG @robinrosebennettFor more info please visit Sara's website at https://www.multidimensionalnature.com/ and on IG @multidimensional.natureLearn how to communicate with plant consciousness in the free workshop on How to Learn Plant Language: https://www.multidimensionalnature.com/workshop

Peaches are loved as food, yet the health benefits of peaches extend far beyond that. Peaches (Prunus persica) are some of our best cooling and relaxing herbal medicines. After this episode with Robin Rose Bennett, you'll never look at them the same way again!  Peaches are especially treasured for their ability to soothe nausea. After this episode, you'll have a sweet, cooling, stomach-soothing treat you can rely on for all sorts of tummy troubles from morning sickness to car sickness. (And that's just one of peaches' many gifts!) You'll also receive instant FREE access to Robin's luscious peach oxymel recipe. For those of you who don't know her already, Robin Rose Bennett is a storyteller, 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. Robin Rose shares herbal medicine with gratitude for the loving generosity of the plants and the magic mystery and beauty of the web of life. She is on the faculty of the New York Open Center and the Arbor-Vitae School of Traditional Herbalism, and is the author of two meditation MP3'S and the books, Healing Magic: A Green Witch Guidebook to Conscious Living, and The Gift of Healing Herbs: Plant Medicines and Home Remedies for a Vibrantly Healthy Life. You can find more from Robin at robinrosebennett.com. Listen in for: ► The moment when Robin knew herbs were gaining mainstream acceptance ► What you need to know about working with peach pits safely ► How gardening can be a way of giving back Show snippet:  “Peach is cooling. It's moistening. There's that juiciness of it. It is a pretty profound herb to help with hot irritation in the mind, heart and body.” Robin is such a delight to spend time with and I'm thrilled to share our conversation with you today. ---- Get full show notes and more information at: http://herbswithrosaleepodcast.com/ (herbswithrosaleepodcast.com) For more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow https://www.instagram.com/rosaleedelaforet/ (@rosaleedelaforet) on Instagram! The secret to using herbs successfully begins with knowing who YOU are. Get started by taking my free Herbal Jumpstart course when you https://bit.ly/3EtBEqe (sign up for my newsletter). If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it! On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health. Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at http://herbswithrosalee.com/ (herbswithrosalee.com). ---- Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/140195006X/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=metvalher-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=140195006X&linkId=015132911186b966727b15dabec8da5d (Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal) and co-author of the bestselling book https://amzn.to/3a2G3R4 (Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine). She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and teaches many popular online courses. Read about how Rosalee went from having a terminal illness to being a bestselling author in https://www.herbalremediesadvice.org/rosalee-de-la-foret.html (her full story here). 

Amy Galper, B.A., M.A., Founder of the first Aromatherapy School in NYC, the New York Institute of Aromatherapy, has been a Certified Aromatherapist since 2001, as well as a passionate advocate, entrepreneur, formulator and consultant in clean beauty and wellness.In this episode, Amy talks about her passion for guiding a rising tide of newly certified students on how to get their knowledge out and available to a world looking to plants for emotional and wellness support.She co-authored best selling natural beauty book "Plant Powered Beauty," published by BenBella Books and endorsed by beauty industry visionary Bobbi Brown, Credo Beauty's Annie Jackson, Sophie Uliano and Tata Harper. Amy is honored and proud to be a member of Credo Beauty's Clean Beauty Council, celebrating, advocating and educating for Clean Beauty and Wellness, along with other influencers and thought leaders in the field. Her new book, "Ultimate Guide to Aromatherapy" is available on Amazon and is fast becoming a new best seller.Amy has appeared as a featured speaker at the Indie Beauty Expo, Women in Flavor & Fragrance Conference, The Jewish Museum of Florida, The Japan Society, EcoSessions, along with dozens of media events and conferences. She is a guest lecturer at NYU, Arbor Vitae School of Traditional Herbalism and has presented at Nova Southeastern University (NSU).She has been featured on FOX NEWS, THRIVE GLOBAL, REUTERS, CUNY TV, and has been quoted as an essential oil expert for countless print and online features and articles, TV, podcasts about essential oils, as seen in Allure, Cosmopolitan, Womens' Health, Vogue.com, Extraordinary Health, Dr. OZ, Prevention, Well and Good, Better Homes and Gardens, Mind Body Green, People, Refinery29 and many many more.Her online Aromatherapy Certification Program, “Aromatherapy in Action” includes business training for the Aromatherapy Entrepreneur. Get on the VIP Waitlist so you are the first to know when enrollment opens in 2022.Useful Linkshttps://www.aromatherapyinactioncourse.com/aia-secret-sales-pagehttps://academy.amygalper.com/businessclasshttps://amygalper.com/To learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended 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.

The medicinal blessings of the plant people begin with their more obvious physical gifts. When we are in need of those gifts, we are surely grateful to have access to them, whether comfrey is being applied as a poultice to help heal a sprained ankle, or someone is sipping a cup of rosemary tea to prevent or soothe a migraine headache.But plant medicine runs deeper than physical constituents; plants are more than the sum of their visible parts, they are multi-dimensional, and their spiritual medicine is revealed within and just underneath their physical attributes.In this conversation, we'll explore ways to see and access the metaphorical, spiritual magic of common plants and trees as well as ways to connect with these gifts in a grounded way. As we learn to embody the teachings of the plants we become empowered to offer ever more joyful service at this pivotal time in our world.Robin Rose Bennett 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. Robin Rose shares herbal medicine with gratitude for the loving generosity of the plants and the magic, mystery, and beauty of the web of life. She is on the faculty of the New York Open Center and the Arbor-Vitae School of Traditional Herbalism, and is the author of two meditation mp3's and the books: Healing Magic- A Green Witch Guidebook to Conscious Living and The Gift of Healing Herbs- Plant Medicines and Home Remedies for a Vibrantly Healthy Life.  (FB: WiseWoman Healing Ways, with Robin Rose Bennett, IG: @RobinRoseBennett, YouTube: Robin Rose Bennett. For more information, visit: www.RobinRoseBennett.com.Support the show (https://www.natureevolutionaries.com/donations)

Amy Galper, B.A., M.A., Founder of the first Aromatherapy School in NYC, the New York Institute of Aromatherapy, has been a Certified Aromatherapist since 2001, as well as a passionate advocate, entrepreneur, formulator and consultant in clean beauty and wellness. She co-authored best selling natural beauty book "Plant Powered Beauty," published by BenBella Books and endorsed by beauty industry visionary Bobbi Brown, Credo Beauty's Annie Jackson, Sophie Uliano and Tata Harper. Amy is honored and proud to be a member of Credo Beauty's Clean Beauty Council, celebrating, advocating and educating for Clean Beauty and Wellness, along with other influencers and thought leaders in the field. Her new book, "Ultimate Guide to Aromatherapy" is available for sale on Amazon (launched in the fall of 2020). Amy has appeared as a featured speaker at the Indie Beauty Expo, Women in Flavor & Fragrance Conference, The Jewish Museum of Florida, EcoSessions, along with dozens of media events and conferences. She is a guest lecturer at NYU, Arbor Vitae School of Traditional Herbalism and has presented at Nova Southeastern University (NSU). She has been featured on FOX NEWS, THRIVE GLOBAL, REUTERS, CUNY TV, and has been quoted as an essential oil expert for countless print articles, TV, podcasts and online posts about essential oils, as seen in Allure, Cosmopolitan, Women's Health, Vogue.com, Extraordinary Health, Dr. OZ, Prevention, Well and Good, Better Homes and Gardens, Mind Body Green, People, Refinery29 and many many more. https://amygalper.com/ www.credobeauty.com Free class about Clean Beauty: https://courses.amygalper.com/credocleanbeauty101 Wait list for the next Aromatherapy in Action cohort: https://courses.amygalper.com/aromatherapy-in-action --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amy-sapola/support

As a backpacking guide and wilderness therapist in Oregon’s Mount Hood area, Melissa Mutterspaugh, AKA Mountain Mel, was almost horrified when the group would stop and people would pull out artificial snacks in the middle of a perfectly natural environment. The experience gave her the motivation and mission to create natural foods and food products to replace the “toxic” ones they were using. A clinical herbalist, Melissa has a use for most of nature’s plants. Take nettles, for instance. They sting, trust me, but Melissa will tell you that you can pick the top of the leaves with your bare hands, and if you chew the leaves from the top, the small hairs on the bottom side will crumble and you won’t be stung by them. And if you have chronic pain from some old injury, you can rub the underside of the leaf – the stinging side – and after you endure an hour or so of discomfort, you’ll find your chronic pain may be gone! Her clinical background was achieved by attending the Elderberry Botanical Studies school in Portland, Oregon where she learned the chemical properties of plants and how to harvest. Feeling the background was helpful but a little “hippie dippie”, Melissa wanted to know more about the human body and the mechanics of interacting with the beneficial elements of plants. She next attended Portland School of Traditional Herbalism, where she heard from some of the best herbalists around how natural elements dance with the human body to help heal itself. Mountain Mel’s herbal products include herbal teas, body and lip balms, hand sanitizers and special tea blends for mothers and expectant mothers. They are available online and at certain Oregon stores currently. "Masoni and Marshall the meaningful Marketplace" with your hosts Sarah Masoni and Sarah Marshall We record the "the Meaningful Marketplace" inside NedSpace in the Bigfoot Podcast Studio in beautiful downtown Portland. Audio engineer, mixer and podcast editor is Allon Beausoleil Show logo was designed by Anton Kimball of Kimball Design Website was designed by Cameron Grimes Production assistant is Chelsea Lancaster 10% of gross revenue at Startup Radio Network goes to support women entrepreneurs in developing countries thru kiva.org/lender/markgrimes

Amy Galper, B.A., M.A., is the founder of the first Aromatherapy School in NYC, the New York Institute of Aromatherapy, has been a Certified Aromatherapist since 2001, as well as a passionate advocate, entrepreneur, formulator and consultant in Clean Beauty and Wellness. Amy is honored and proud to be a member of Credo Beauty’s Clean Beauty Council, celebrating, advocating, and educating for Clean Beauty and Wellness, along with other influencers and thought leaders in the field.   Amy has appeared as a featured speaker at the Indie Beauty Expo, Women in Flavor & Fragrance Conference, The Jewish Museum of Florida, EcoSessions, along with dozens of media events and conferences. She is a guest lecturer at New York University, Arbor Vitae School of Traditional Herbalism and has presented at Nova Southeastern University. Amy has also been featured as an essential oils expert in countless news outlets, publications, and podcasts.   Learn more at AmyGalper.com  cleanbeautypodcast.com

Christopher Vane co-founded Little Bear Sanctuary, a nonprofit farm animal sanctuary in Punta Gorda, FL, in honor of his late mother Ursula (which translates to “little bear” in Latin). They shared a common passion for animals and Ursula often dreamed of providing neglected, once-abused animals a safe haven.While originally from New York, Chris surprisingly started off with a career in human healthcare, eventually landing in Florida working as a real estate broker. When he met Randy, everything changed…for the better, that is! Their relationship sparked a new passion to live each day with purpose. After they got married, their desire to provide a better world for farm animals was greatly amplified. Together, Chris and Randy followed through on Ursula’s dream and established the Little Bear Sanctuary in 2017. Now, 160+ rescued farm animals call Little Bear Sanctuary home, and – thanks to Christopher’s compassion and dedication – each animal has been given an opportunity to experience love and freedom.Little Bear Sanctuary provides a permanent home for farm animals that have been abandoned or can no longer be cared for by the owner in order to allow them to live out the remainder of their lives in a cruelty free environment. We are committed not only to a vegan lifestyle but the much needed education of pigs as pets. Our animals are never kept in cages or pens and are free to roam in their natural habitat.https://littlebearsanctuary.orghttps://www.facebook.com/littlebearsanctuaryhttps://www.patreon.com/littlebearsanctuaryAdd us to your Amazon Smile account: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/82-2180440Special Guest: Steve SietosGrowing up in Denver, Stavros always wanted a dog but never got one.He made his way to New York City thanks to his younger brother and fell in love with the lifestyle of the city. Professionally, Stavros went towards a career in EMS and then as a firefighter. ( from 2005-2017)Eventually, his lifelong wish of having a dog came true in expected fashion when a dog showed up at his fire station.The dog, Wilma, was sick. Stavros decided to take charge and try to heal her on his own, even though he was told she wouldn’t survive. He became a herbalist, quit being a firefighter, and dedicated himself to learning about how different herbs could help Wilma and animals in general.He figured it out, healed Wilma, and along the way he found that Wilma healed him in a similar way. She taught him how to love himself, how to love others, and live your life in the right mindset.When Stavros would be depressed or dramatic or in a bad mood, Wilma would not engage with him until he was being more positive and in a good headspace. This helped Stavros realize how he was looking at what was happening to him and the world around him.Throughout this process, his passion for educating himself on herbs and how we can heal our animals and ourselves took hold and has become Stavros’ passion and craft in life, another one of the gifts that Wilma has led him to discover and embed in his life. “She aligned me with my true path,” Stavros says. He now works with other people and their pets as well.Steve started formal training in herbalism in 2010 at the Green Medicine with well known healer and herbalist Peeka Trenkle. He studied clinical herbalism Program at the Brooklyn Commons in 2012. And from 2013-2015 at the Arbor Vitae School of Traditional Herbalism professional herbalist program.Because of the love for his beautiful canine companion Wilma, he became specialized in the herbal treatment and healing modalities of cancer in dogs.Email: urbanherbalistnyc@gmail.com

Today’s episode originally aired through an online class hosted by the ArborVitae School of Traditional Herbalism. A huge thanks to Richard Mandelbaum for sharing this audio with all of us. This class was originally hosted as a scholarship fundraiser, so please consider donating if you feel moved to do so. For donations and to read panelist bios, CLICK HERE. CLASS DESCRIPTION Join us for a frank and open hearted dialogue about race, racism, and our roles as practitioners and students of holistic and herbal medicine. This will be a panel discussion, with time for Q&A, among four holistic health practitioners sharing their distinct but complementary perspectives on the moment we find ourselves in, and where we go from here.

THIS WEEK ON WHAT’S THE JUICE PODCAST Unless you’re new here, you’ve most likely heard me gush about my experience at ArborVitae School of Traditional Herbalism. Now, I haven’t always been a total herb nerd. This interest of mine was first ignited when I started buying supplements on Amazon and it quickly spiraled into a full-blown passion that just won’t quit! A few years ago I followed my gut to ArborVitae and I can say with 100% certainty that it was the right choice for me. I’ve learned SO much since I first started my program and it’s all thanks to my incredible, inspiring, brilliant teachers. This episode of What’s The Juice is a super special one for me because I get to introduce you to someone I’ve mentioned many times before: Richard Mandelbaum. Richard and Claudia Keel founded ArborVitae, and they’re the quintessential yin and yang team. In herbalism speak, where Claudia is the flower essence, Richard is the spleen qi... and they are both major herbalist GOALS.  Richard’s classes are full of Chinese Medicine (be still my heart), and he’s always encouraging his students to look at human health in a balanced way. He’s a Leo — so it’s no wonder that I resonate with him — but it’s his Aquarius moon AND Aquarius rising that make him such an innovator. Not only did he co-found an herbalism school in New York City, he’s also playing a vital role in shifting the way modern medicine approaches Lyme disease. Ready to get schooled by Richard Mandelbaum? (You’re gonna love it — I swear!)   Read full show notes HERE   Connect with Olivia HERE Shop Organic Olivia formulas HERE

Welcome back to the Naturomama Podcast for 2020. We are starting the year off talking to Nellie Crocker, Naturopath from Sisu Botanicals. We chat about traditional herbalism and some more of Nellie’s passions – creating ritual in your life, plant-based nutrition and using a wholistic, multi-faceted approach to supporting mental health. Find a spot to relax, grab your favourite herbal tea and welcome back to the conversation. In this episode, herbs and nutrition are mentioned. Please note we recommend seeking the advice of a qualified health practitioner before starting any supplements or any new health regimes. If you or a loved one are struggling with any mental health concerns or needs help, this podcast is not a replacement for seeking professional advice. Please seek the help and advice of a healthcare or medical practitioner. These numbers may be useful (for those in Australia): Lifeline: 13 11 14 Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 You can find Nellie on FaceBook. (Click on the links!) You can find Sisu Botanicals on FaceBook and Instagram. (Click on the links!) You can find the NaturoMama Podcast on FaceBook, Instagram and on the web. (Click on the links!)

Today I'm interviewing my friend and fellow Herbalist Torin Murphy. Torin is a recent graduate of Arborvitae School of Traditional Herbalism (https://arborvitaeny.com/) and owner of Gnome Apothecary (https://www.gnomeapothecary.com/). We talk about everything from traveling the globe, to mindset and meditation, to mentors in unlikely settings, to herbal medicine. Please tune in for an incredible and inspiring personal story of how Torin became an expert in plants and how he works with them today. You can also contact Torin directly at gnomeherbsandapothecary@gmail.com Music by Gene Chaban (https://soundcloud.com/gene-chaban).

You’re in for a treat with this one. Amy Galper is not only my former aromatherapy teacher but an all-round multi-hyphenate megawatt woman. She is the co-founder of the New York Institute of Aromatic Studies, a passionate advocate, entrepreneur, formulator, and consultant in organic beauty and wellness. Along the way, she has co-authored the best-selling “Plant Powered Beauty,” is a guest lecturer at NYU, and has presented at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) as well as being a member of the Visiting Faculty at Arbor Vitae School of Traditional Herbalism in New York City. In this episode, we dig deep and discuss everything from scents emotional resonance, favorite smells, the future of aromatherapy, and how essential oils and plant healing can improve the health of the body, mind, and spirit. Disclaimer: Nothing in the content, products, or services should be considered, or used as a substitute for, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This Site and its services do not constitute the practice of any medical, nursing, or other professional health care advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should always talk to your health care provider for diagnosis and treatment, including your specific health or medical needs. None of the products or services offered through this Site represents or warrants that any particular service or product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. We advise users to always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions regarding personal health or medical conditions. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem or disease, please contact a qualified health care professional immediately. You should never delay seeking medical advice, disregard medical advice, or discontinue medical treatment because of information on this Site.

Shownotes: Rosie studied at Arborvitae School of Traditional Herbalism based in NYC. She is also completing a program for Depth Hypnosis to dive deeper into the mind and incorporate into her healing practice. She works with plants beyond the physical level and encourages everyone to find their plant allies. She leads us on a brief meditation and talks about working at Naturopathica as well as developing her personal brand Serpent Daughter. -Follow Rosie on IG @serpentdaughter -Learn more about Depth Hypnosis https://www.serpentdaughter.com/about -Book a session at Naturopathica or just come by the shop! https://www.naturopathica.com/visit-our-spas/naturopathica-chelsea ***Special thanks for original intro music by Gene Chaban***

Amy Galper, B.A., M.A., Co-Founder of the New York Institute of Aromatic Studies, has been a Certified Aromatherapist since 2001, as well as a passionate advocate, entrepreneur, formulator and consultant in organic beauty and wellness. She has also co-authored the newly released book, “Plant Powered Beauty,” published by BenBella Books and endorsed by beauty industry visionary Bobbi Brown, Credo Beauty's Annie Jackson and Sophie Uliano, author of Gorgeously Green. Amy is honored and proud to be a member of Credo Beauty's Clean Beauty Council, celebrating, advocating and educating for Clean Beauty and Wellness, along with other influencers and thought leaders in the field.Over the past several years, Amy has also built a vibrant consultancy practice, offering her expertise in plant-based beauty ingredient research and sourcing, product formulation and private labeling, as well as corporate and private wellness event planning; She is currently an advisor and educator to a number of beauty and wellness brands and companies.Amy has appeared as a featured speaker at the Indie Beauty Expo, Women in Flavor & Fragrance Conference, EcoSessions, along with dozens of media events and conferences. She is a guest lecturer at NYU, and has presented at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) and is a member of the Visiting Faculty at Arbor Vitae School of Traditional Herbalism in New York City. She has been featured on FOX NEWS, CUNY TV, and FAT MASCARA, and has been quoted as an aromatherapy expert for countless of articles and posts about essential oils, as seen in Cosmopolitan Magazine, Vogue.com, Extraordinary Health, Dr. OZ, Prevention, Well and Good, Better Homes and Gardens, Mind Body Green, People, Allure, Refinery29 and many, many, more.Find and Learn from Amy at the following linkshttps://aromaticstudies.commy book:https://www.amazon.com/Plant-Powered-Beauty-Essential-Ingredients-Wellness/dp/1944648852/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1LLT8N2HYENI6&keywords=plant+powered+beauty&qid=1555523099&s=gateway&sprefix=plant+powered+%2Cgarden%2C139&sr=8-1https://credobeauty.com/pages/clean-beauty-councilTo learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF: https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not intended 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.

When choosing herbs for a health issue, herbalists like us use a system of organization called energetics. In this week’s podcast, we have an excerpt from our Energetics & Holistic Practice course about a key component of herbal energetics: tissue states. This term refers to the quality and activity present in a given organ or tissue of the body, and is based on three pairs of opposites: hot & cold, damp & dry, tense & lax.When we have an injury or dysfunction somewhere in the body, herbalists ask: How much heat (or metabolic activity) is present in the area? How much moisture is flowing through (or stuck within) the tissue? How tight or loose is the organ, or muscle? These fundamental qualities are what help us match herbs to health problems more precisely – hot states call for cooling herbs, tense states need relaxing herbs, and so on. Learning to identify these states, and learning which herbs counterbalance which states, is an important part of your herbal education.In these excerpts, we discuss each of the six primary tissue states, teaching you how to recognize them and how to understand what those observations mean. We also talk about the way these states can change from one into another, because in real life they’re moving targets – they change and shift as time passes. Knowing a bit about how one state is most likely to evolve into another makes you even better able to help with the right remedy at the right time.If you’d like to get deeper into herbal energetics – going into details like individual constitutional types and herbal actions – then you should consider the complete course: Energetics & Holistic PracticeSupport the show (https://commonwealthherbs.com/supporters/)

Robin Rose Bennett, founder of Wisewoman Healing Ways - Herbal Medicine and EarthSpirit Teachings, is an herbalist and spiritual teacher. She has taught at hospitals, community centers, women’s shelters, and holistic conferences. She is a faculty member of the ArborVitae School of Traditional Herbalism, and the New York Open Center. Robin Rose is the author of two meditation CD’s, the books “Healing Magic: A Green Witch Guidebook to Conscious Living-10th anniversary edition” and “The Gift of Healing Herbs- Plant Medicines and Home Remedies for A Vibrantly Healthy Life.”

In addition to seeing clients and practicing herbal medicine since 1997, Richard Mandelbaum teaches classes in clinical herbal medicine, medicine making, and ​ botany, wild edible plants and mushrooms.   He is a founding partner, director, and ​faculty at the ArborVitae School of Traditional Herbalism, David Winston’s Center for Herbal Studies and the Tristate College of Acupuncture. Richard has been an avid student of our native flora for over twenty five years.  In his herbal practice Richard blends use of our native medicinal plants with Chinese and Western herbal traditions. Show Notes: https://plantloveradio.com/8

Robin Rose Bennett, founder of Wisewoman Healing Ways - Herbal Medicine and EarthSpirit Teachings, is a gifted herbalist, writer, and spiritual teacher. Robin Rose shares herbal medicine with gratitude for the loving generosity of the plants and the magic, mystery, and beauty of life. She has taught at hospitals, community centers, women’s shelters, holistic conferences, and most joyously, outside with the plants. She is a faculty member of the ArborVitae School of Traditional Herbalism, and the New York Open Center, and author of two meditation CD’s. Regularly featured on radio, Robin has guest lectured at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, St John’s Hospital, Montefiore Teaching Hospital, Beth Israel’s Nursing program, and Brown University’s Medical School. Robin Rose is the author of Healing Magic: A Green Witch Guidebook to Conscious Living-10th anniversary edition and The Gift of Healing Herbs- Plant Medicines and Home Remedies for A Vibrantly Healthy Life. RobinRoseBennett.com

Did you know that our human cells are outnumbered 10:1 by other microbes and bacteria? Well... Now you do. :) And my guest today — Dan De Lion, herbalist and educator over at returntonature.us — shares his personal strategies to help realign our microbial health to it's once robust, prolific environment. For many of us, we suffer from chronic inflammation of our intestines. Which, in many cases, can lead to more severe health issues down the line. That's why in today’s episode, you’ll learn: The problem with modern sanitation practices, The group of herbs Dan recommends we all grow to help combat common infections, Dan’s favorite fermented creations that you and I can make in the comfort of our own homes, And much, much more...  Subscribe on  iTunes | Stitcher Radio | Google Play | SoundCloud Episode Breakdown  Dan describes his early childhood growing up in New Jersey Dan talks about how you can help support his latest project (a foraging herbalism roving van school) Why Dan says sanitation has become a problem Dan explains where microorganisms occupy space in and on your body How we’re consuming minute amounts of antibiotics through factory farming James shares how natural remedies helped cure a past infection Dan explains intestinal inflammation and the many reasons we get a porous intestinal wall Alternative anti-inflammatory herbs that can act like aspirin The effects of antibiotics on the body The problem with eating dry, brittle food How cows create protein from bacteria  A few of the main roles bacteria play in both our nutrition and mood Should they throw out biology books due to the new science of the microbiome? The pancreas and appendix’s role in mediating bacteria The problem with isolated bacterial strains  The importance of synergy in herbalism How Dan might help someone with a staph infection The importance of officinalis herbs Preventative health care versus acute condition health care The differences between teas, infusions, decoctions, tinctures, salves, and balms How the FDA regulates herbalism Maintenance dosing versus heroic dosing How the vagus nerve impacts our enteric nervous system How we need to change our perception of the communication within our bodies Neural tissue in unexpected areas What Dan says about people going to the store to buy Activia The benefits and drawbacks of pasteurization  The benefits of making homemade yogurt on your countertop  Commercial versus homemade fermentations How Dan makes a few of his favorite fermentations What to look out for when making your own fermentations Conscious omnivory  Why Dan says you should splurge on buying healthy foods rather than procrastinate until it’s too late