In this very special replay of The Herbalist Hour Episode 50, I sit down with John Gallagher — co-founder of LearningHerbs and a beloved member of the herbal community who recently passed away after a long struggle with depression, anxiety, and insomnia. This episode means the world to me. If you’ve followed HerbRally for a while, you’ve probably heard me talk about how much John influenced my herbal journey. His podcast, HerbMentor Radio , was my introduction to the wider herbal world. I devour...
Jun 22, 2025•1 hr 22 min
Hey friends, Mason here — recording this quick message straight from my phone while I’m packing for my big move back to Oregon. I just launched the HerbRally Survey and would love to hear from you. It’s short and sweet, and your feedback helps shape the future of everything I do — from podcast episodes and YouTube videos to classes, events, and beyond. And as a thank you, when you complete the survey you’ll get a beautiful free 16-page ebook from one of my besties, Rosalee de la Forêt all about ...
Jun 21, 2025•2 min
This episode is brought to you by the 2025 Good Medicine Confluence August 17 - 20, 2025 Ghost Ranch, New Mexico LEARN MORE & REGISTER Welcome to episode 11 of The Plant Healer's Path | Heeding The Call Watch all of the episodes of The Plant Healer's Path on YouTube Jesse Wolf Hardin is an impactful author, ecosopher, ecological restorationist, personal counsel, graphic artist, musician, and historian on a mission –– a champion of diversity and what he coined “ReWilding,” as well as an impas...
Jun 15, 2025•11 min
This episode is brought to you by the 2025 Good Medicine Confluence August 17 - 20, 2025 Ghost Ranch, New Mexico LEARN MORE & REGISTER Welcome to episode 10 of The Plant Healer's Path | 10 Traits of a Great Herbalist Watch all of the episodes of The Plant Healer's Path on YouTube Jesse Wolf Hardin is an impactful author, ecosopher, ecological restorationist, personal counsel, graphic artist, musician, and historian on a mission –– a champion of diversity and what he coined “ReWilding,” as we...
Jun 15, 2025•16 min
This episode is brought to you by our HerbRally Schoolhouse members If you'd like to try your first month for free, use coupon code PODCAST at checkout! LEARN MORE & REGISTER | http://www.herbrally.com/schoolhouse In this episode of The Herbalist Hour I'm joined by Tara Ruth. Tara is the Content Director at one of my all-time favorite resources for herbalism, LearningHerbs. We chat about how she got into herbalism, how she got her job at LearningHerbs and what her role is there now, herbs fo...
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 2 min
This episode is brought to you by the 2025 Good Medicine Confluence August 17 - 20, 2025 Ghost Ranch, New Mexico LEARN MORE & REGISTER Welcome to episode nine of The Plant Healer's Path | Ain’t No Such Thing as a Master Herbalist Watch all of the episodes of The Plant Healer's Path on YouTube Jesse Wolf Hardin is an impactful author, ecosopher, ecological restorationist, personal counsel, graphic artist, musician, and historian on a mission –– a champion of diversity and what he coined “ReWi...
Jun 09, 2025•10 min
This episode is brought to you by the 2025 Good Medicine Confluence August 17 - 20, 2025 Ghost Ranch, New Mexico LEARN MORE & REGISTER Welcome to episode eight of The Plant Healer's Path | The Dandelion Resistance Watch all of the episodes of The Plant Healer's Path on YouTube Jesse Wolf Hardin is an impactful author, ecosopher, ecological restorationist, personal counsel, graphic artist, musician, and historian on a mission –– a champion of diversity and what he coined “ReWilding,” as well ...
Jun 05, 2025•11 min
This episode is brought to you by the 2025 Good Medicine Confluence August 17 - 20, 2025 Ghost Ranch, New Mexico LEARN MORE & REGISTER Welcome to episode seven of The Plant Healer's Path | Curiosity Watch all of the episodes of The Plant Healer's Path on YouTube Jesse Wolf Hardin is an impactful author, ecosopher, ecological restorationist, personal counsel, graphic artist, musician, and historian on a mission –– a champion of diversity and what he coined “ReWilding,” as well as an impassion...
Jun 04, 2025•17 min
This episode is brought to you by the 2025 Good Medicine Confluence August 17 - 20, 2025 Ghost Ranch, New Mexico LEARN MORE & REGISTER Welcome to episode six of The Plant Healer's Path | Money & Herbalism Watch all of the episodes of The Plant Healer's Path on YouTube Jesse Wolf Hardin is an impactful author, ecosopher, ecological restorationist, personal counsel, graphic artist, musician, and historian on a mission –– a champion of diversity and what he coined “ReWilding,” as well as an...
Jun 03, 2025•7 min
Just because it’s “natural” doesn’t mean it’s safe. Too many herbalists are out here sipping teas and tossing herbs into tinctures with zero understanding of how they actually work. That’s not holistic healing. That’s gambling... In this free 5-day course, I’m teaching you the same framework I give my clinical students—the 4 Levels of Herb Safety. You’ll learn how to stop treating herbs like they're all equal, and start using them with the reverence, responsibility, and wisdom they require. By t...
Jun 01, 2025•1 min
This episode is brought to you by the 2025 Good Medicine Confluence August 17 - 20, 2025 Ghost Ranch, New Mexico LEARN MORE & REGISTER Welcome to episode five of The Plant Healer's Path | The "Nature" in Natural Healing Watch all of the episodes of The Plant Healer's Path on YouTube Jesse Wolf Hardin is an impactful author, ecosopher, ecological restorationist, personal counsel, graphic artist, musician, and historian on a mission –– a champion of diversity and what he coined “ReWilding,” as...
May 29, 2025•10 min
Welcome to a conversation with Good Medicine Confluence presenter Josh Busbee on the profound healing that can come from foraging wild edible and medicinal plants. And join with Josh, Wolf, and nearly 40 other presenters for an experience like none other –– the wondrous annual Good Medicine Confluence, being held in 2025 on Aug. 17th - 20th in the enchanted Southwest –– a both practical and magical immersion into the realms of herbal medicine and natural healing, wildcrafting and food preparatio...
May 28, 2025•40 min
This episode is brought to you by the 2025 Good Medicine Confluence August 17 - 20, 2025 Ghost Ranch, New Mexico LEARN MORE & REGISTER Welcome to episode four of The Plant Healer's Path | 10 things to know to be the best herbalist you can be Watch all of the episodes of The Plant Healer's Path on YouTube Jesse Wolf Hardin is an impactful author, ecosopher, ecological restorationist, personal counsel, graphic artist, musician, and historian on a mission –– a champion of diversity and what he ...
May 27, 2025•11 min
This episode is brought to you by our HerbRally Schoolhouse members If you'd like to try your first month for free, use coupon code PODCAST at checkout! LEARN MORE & REGISTER | http://www.herbrally.com/schoolhouse In this episode of The Herbalist Hour I'm joined by Rachael Witt. Rachael is an herbal educator and clinical herbalist based in the Pacific Northwest. She is the founder of Wildness Within; an herbal business that offers consultations, hand-made formulas and products, classes, work...
May 26, 2025•1 hr 12 min
This episode is brought to you by the 2025 Good Medicine Confluence August 17 - 20, 2025 Ghost Ranch, New Mexico LEARN MORE & REGISTER Welcome to episode three of The Plant Healer's Path | The Real Meaning of Health & Healing Watch all of the episodes of The Plant Healer's Path on YouTube Jesse Wolf Hardin is an impactful author, ecosopher, ecological restorationist, personal counsel, graphic artist, musician, and historian on a mission –– a champion of diversity and what he coined “ReWi...
May 26, 2025•9 min
This episode is brought to you by the 2025 Good Medicine Confluence August 17 - 20, 2025 Ghost Ranch, New Mexico LEARN MORE & REGISTER Welcome to episode two of The Plant Healer's Path | What is an Herbalist? You Can Do it! Watch all of the episodes of The Plant Healer's Path on YouTube Jesse Wolf Hardin is an impactful author, ecosopher, ecological restorationist, personal counsel, graphic artist, musician, and historian on a mission –– a champion of diversity and what he coined “ReWilding,...
May 20, 2025•8 min
This episode is brought to you by the 2025 Good Medicine Confluence August 17 - 20, 2025 Ghost Ranch, New Mexico LEARN MORE & REGISTER Welcome to episode one of The Plant Healer's Path! "The Portal: Doorways to The Wonderments of Herbal Practice". A huge thanks to Wolf for creating this show. And thank YOU for being here! Watch all of the episodes of The Plant Healer's Path on YouTube Jesse Wolf Hardin is an impactful author, ecosopher, ecological restorationist, personal counsel, graphic ar...
May 19, 2025•8 min
This episode is brought to you by the 2025 Good Medicine Confluence August 17 - 20, 2025 Ghost Ranch, New Mexico LEARN MORE & REGISTER Announcing for your entertainment and education, The Plant Healer's Path. This is a unique new series of inspirational and informational videos with host Jesse Wolf Hardin. “Are ya feeling in love with plants and the natural world? Fascinated with plant medicine? Do you keep hearing the call to become a healer and culture-shifter, or to be an even more effect...
May 17, 2025•5 min
This episode is brought to you by our HerbRally Schoolhouse members If you'd like to try your first month for free, use coupon code PODCAST at checkout! LEARN MORE & REGISTER | http://www.herbrally.com/schoolhouse In this episode of The Herbalist Hour I'm joined once again by Dana Hutchinson. Dana was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune condition called Lichen Sclerosus in 2012 shortly after learning her mother was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. With Western harsh topical steroids and es...
May 12, 2025•56 min
This episode is brought to you by our HerbRally Schoolhouse members If you'd like to try your first month for free, use coupon code PODCAST at checkout! LEARN MORE & REGISTER | http://www.herbrally.com/schoolhouse In this episode of The Herbalist Hour I'm joined by Steven Horne. Steven is a professional member and past president of the American Herbalists Guild (AHG) and a professional member of the International Iridology Practitioner’s Association (IIPA). We chat about Steven's early years...
Apr 24, 2025•59 min
This episode is brought to you by our HerbRally Schoolhouse members If you'd like to try your first month for free, use coupon code PODCAST at checkout! LEARN MORE & REGISTER | http://www.herbrally.com/schoolhouse In this episode of The Herbalist Hour I'm joined by Doug Wolkon, co-owner of Kauai Farmacy. We chat about going from east coast NYC finance guy to starting Kauai Farmacy, how he learned the art of herb farming and permaculture, noni, cacao, the ecotourism side of their farm and a w...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 6 min
SIGN UP for the HerbRally newsletter to discover HERBALISM EVENTS in your neck of the woods [and online] PLUS GET 13 HERBAL FREEBIES | SIGN UP Join herbalist Dana Hutchinson in this educational lesson where she covers her top clinically recommended herbs at the Wildflower Clinic. She teaches us about six herbs in detail from a beautiful new card deck they created, all with unique element matches; wood, fire, earth, metal, water, and connection. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE Enjoy! LINKS & RE...
Apr 02, 2025•29 min
A huge thank you to our presenting sponsor for The Herbalist Hour, Oshala Farm Oshala Farm is a beautiful and vibrant certified organic herb farm based in southern Oregon where they grow and sell over 80 different plant species. LEARN MORE AND BUY | OshalaFarm.com In this episode of The Herbalist Hour, I'm joined in-person by Justine Diamond. Justine is a manager at Miss Anne's Maypop Herb Shop based in New Orleans. We traveled to NOLA, my favorite city, for my 40th birthday and had the opportun...
Mar 31, 2025•48 min
The first phase of the menstrual cycle is the follicular phase, which begins on day one of bleeding. However, the follicular phase is split up into two sections: the early follicular phase, which is also widely known as the menstrual phase, and the late follicular phase. In this episode, Angelica discusses a brief introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the menstrual phase and three herbs to support the menstrual phase, with a cameo appearance from Marshmallow Root. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON Y...
Mar 26, 2025•10 min
A huge thank you to our presenting sponsor for The Herbalist Hour, Oshala Farm Oshala Farm is a beautiful and vibrant certified organic herb farm based in southern Oregon where they grow and sell over 80 different plant species. LEARN MORE AND BUY | OshalaFarm.com In this episode of The Herbalist Hour, I'm joined in-person by the one and only Lucretia VanDyke. We traveled to New Orleans, my favorite city, for my 40th birthday and had the opportunity to interview three incredible herbalists. Lucr...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 6 min
A huge thank you to our presenting sponsor for The Herbalist Hour, Oshala Farm Oshala Farm is a beautiful and vibrant certified organic herb farm based in southern Oregon where they grow and sell over 80 different plant species. LEARN MORE AND BUY | OshalaFarm.com In this episode of The Herbalist Hour, I'm joined by Heather Luna. Heather is a clinical Herbalist and nutritionist and is the founder of the ACORN School of Herbal Medicine. She is the primary teacher for all classes and programs, as ...
Mar 08, 2025•52 min
With 30 masterclasses and potent conversations taught by leading herbalists, the FREE 2025 Virtual Herbalism Conference will expand your herbal knowledge like never before. REGISTER FOR FREE While the conference is completely free, you can enhance your experience by upgrading to a VIP Access Ticket, which gives you Lifetime Access to all the sessions—and so much more! A VIP Ticket will get you the full conference plus dozens of exclusive resources, including: ✨ Lifetime access to all 25+ masterc...
Feb 17, 2025•3 min
A huge thank you to our presenting sponsor for The Herbalist Hour, Oshala Farm Oshala Farm is a beautiful and vibrant certified organic herb farm based in southern Oregon where they grow and sell over 80 different plant species. LEARN MORE AND BUY | OshalaFarm.com Welcome back to The Herbalist Hour! Today, we’ve got something special for you — what we’re calling the lost episode with Nathan Wright. This was recorded last year, but due to an absolutely whirlwind year for Nathan, the video never m...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Introducing Medical Botany 1 A 10-week online course unlike any other herbal course. CLASS STARTS FEBRUARY 12 | LEARN MORE & REGISTER Also check out April's FREE MASTERCLASS! "Ditch the Pharmacy: Heal with Wild Herbs" LEARN MORE & REGISTER FOR FREE Today's episode is with herbalist, botanist and ethnobotanist April Punsalan. She gives a great primer on the subject of medical botany. April was also on The Herbalist Hour! GIVE IT A WATCH OR LISTEN 🌼 WANT MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Sign up for ...
Feb 07, 2025•26 min
Introducing Medical Botany 1 A 10-week online course unlike any other herbal course. LEARN MORE & REGISTER This course is for you if you want to: 1. Heal yourself, family, and friends with wild herbs and reduce dependence on pharmaceuticals. 2. Start an herbal business or strengthen your existing herbal career. 3. Experience the vitality of nature by embracing the power of wild foods in your daily diet. 4. Learn a clear, step-by-step path, framework, to mastering wild herbs, the exact proces...
Feb 04, 2025•2 min
