Today we'll hear from herbalist Nicole Gagliano as she discusses the herbal CSA directory that she is creating. What an amazing resource! When she started her herbal CSA in 2013 there weren't many of them available. Now there are so many! She feels like this directory will be helpful to folks trying to find an herbal CSA in their area. And hopefully this will also encourage the use of locally grown herbs in communities. Please share this episode with anyone you think would like to be on the list...
May 29, 2018•5 min
Today’s episode is with herbalist Lindsay Kolasa. She goes in-depth on her postpartum self-care plan using herbs. Definitely keep your pen and pad handy because there are a ton of takeaways in this one! To find out more about Lindsay and what she’s up to, just head to madhupamaypop.com . Huge thanks to Lindsay for sharing this audio with us! If you've enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to share with an herbalist friend :) HerbRally www.herbrally.com Instagram>> @herbrally...
May 22, 2018•31 min
Rosemary Gladstar shares her insights with Helen Ward, Educational Director, from Sage Mountain Herbal Retreat Center about how she started working with the plants and what inspired her to write The Science & Art of Herbalism Online and Home Study Course . They're currently running a sale for $75 off! LEARN MORE Thanks for listening to the HerbRally Podcast! If you've enjoyed it, please share with a friend. Rankings and reviews are always appreciated :) HerbRally www.herbrally.com FOLLOW US ...
May 17, 2018•10 min
A look at the plethora of issues that surround the actual dispensing of herbs and ideas. This class will not discuss diagnosis. For example, should you use a tincture, fluid extract or capsule? What dose is appropriate? A time to look at all the practical questions that we rarely discuss. Today’s episode is brought to you by the NorthWest Herb Symposium . I had the pleasure of attending this wonderful event a few years ago and I gotta say it’s top notch. The location alone is worth the trip. It’...
May 12, 2018•1 hr 43 min
Welcome to episode 2 of Herbal Community Resources. Here's who we'll hear from and which resource they're bringing to the table: Raquel recommends the Herbal Academy . Mona Mayhue recommends the Printable Plant Symbolism Cards from Traditional Medicinals. Kristian Cole recommends “The Herb Book” by John Lust. Thanks to these three for taking the time to record this audio and contribute! Here's where you can find them online: Raquel - Libras Garden Mona Mayhue - Darlingtonia Holistic Care Kristia...
May 10, 2018•15 min
Listen in on Susan Leopold and Howie Brounstein's fun Facebook Live conversation. This was recorded at the 2017 American Herbalists Guild Symposium in Oregon. Susan Leopold, PhD , is executive director of the medicinal plant conservation non-profit United Plant Savers (UpS). She serves as an advisory board member of American Botanical Council, and a board member of Botanical Dimensions and Center for Sustainable Economy. JOIN UNITED PLANT SAVERS Howie Brounstein has taught botany, herbalism, and...
May 08, 2018•24 min
You're in for a treat! On today's episode we'll get to hear from Sobande Greer and Jaacalyn Davis as they discuss the upcoming event: Sacred Waters Retreat . There's a lot to this episode! So even if you're not able to make it to the event this time around, I'd still recommend giving it a listen. Enjoy! Visit Sacred Waters Retreat Online About: Born & raised in Louisville KY, Sobande was given a glimpse at a early age into the lost art of traditional African herbalism by her great grandmothe...
May 08, 2018•1 hr 22 min
Today’s episode is audio from a YouTuber by the name of Dreoilín . He’s a poet, musician, artist, teacher and bushcraft instructor, and he’s really got a wide-ranging YouTube channel. Really wanted to publish today’s episode because he reviews a few of Ellen Evert Hopman’s herbalism books. Check out episode 20 of the HerbRally Podcast where Ellen speaks about the doctrine of signatures! A big thanks to Dreoilin and Ellen for sharing the audio on this! Dreoilín ÓCoigligh on YouTube Books mentione...
May 03, 2018•19 min
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 v...
May 02, 2018•43 min
Jess Krueger is interviewed by her pal Emma. They chat about her new herbal zine, an upcoming workshop, and her herbal CSA. LINKS Zine Herbal Foundations Weekend CSA Follow Jess on Instagram! Thanks to Jess and Emma for taking the time to record this! About Jess: My life is grounded in nourishment, utilizing locally abundant plants and facilitating the accessible sharing of skills and knowledge. I work with people to cultivate wellness through nourishing and dynamic herbal education according to...
Apr 22, 2018•8 min
Today we'll get to hear from herbalist and author Brittany Wood Nickerson. She goes on a deep dive exploration of food cravings, flavor profiles, embodiment and much more. This episode is chock-full of info! The lesson for this episode is from her excellent book Recipes from the Herbalist's Kitchen . A huge thanks to Brittany for sharing today’s lesson with all of us, and thanks to y’all for listening. Enjoy. Brittany Wood Nickerson is a practicing herbalist, author, health educator, and cook. S...
Apr 18, 2018•1 hr
Today on the HerbRally Podcast we'll get to hear Maria Christodoulou interview author Christina Daigneault about her fabulous new book Plant Powered Beauty . They discuss a few recipes, Christina's background as well as her inspiration for writing the book. Maria is the owner of Bliss Without Bother based in Brooklyn, NY. Bliss Without Bother offers specialized retreat and event planning with competitive rates based on number of participants and requested services. Check 'em out at blisswithoutb...
Apr 16, 2018•7 min
This is exciting. My friends at LearningHerbs are about to open the 2018 Herb Fairies Spring Book Club, and they’re giving away Book One for free ! If you don’t know Herb Fairies yet, this 13-book series teaches kids how to use herbs. With Herb Fairies, your kids are entertained with an epic adventure, while learning valuable life skills at the same time. You’ll form an incredible lifelong bond with your children as you learn about the healing plants and how to lead healthier lives, connected to...
Apr 11, 2018•54 sec
Join Dan de Lion of Return to Nature ( www.returntonature.us ) for a workshop covering the various aspects to know about Lyme and tick borne issues. The class will range from practicing body awareness while out in the field, food and herbal prevention of Lyme and co-infections, herbal protocols for addressing the symptoms and the bodily systems effected, and the deeper ecological relevance to what ticks and Lyme disease bring to the necessary awareness of our communities. If you have gone outsid...
Apr 11, 2018•2 hr 3 min
Herbalist and yogi Amanda Stanley is back to discuss the Kapha dosha type and it's association with spring! She has a wonderful way of weaving the philosophy of Ayurveda with practical health practices we could all stand to implement more of in our daily lives. I got a lot out of this episode and I know you'll come away inspired! Thanks so much to Amanda for sharing her wealth of knowledge. If you’d like to reach out to her, you can find her here: Facebook JupitersLabyrinth.com Herbalist Directo...
Apr 10, 2018•29 min
Hey everyone, today we're trying something new! It's a new segment on HerbRally and we're going to call it "Herbal Community Resources". The idea is to have various folks share the resources that they know and love, and perhaps take for granted. So, let's listen in for a moment and hear what it is they've been utilizing and really loving. Here's the resources mentioned and by whom: Mason Hutchison recommends the Local Herb Growers page from Mountain Rose Herbs Julie James recommends Herbal Scien...
Apr 07, 2018•11 min
On today's episode Heather Irvine teaches us all about Arnica. For more monographs: www.herbrally.com/monographs You can visit Heather online at GivingTreeBotanicals.com Let us know what you thought of the episode! Thanks so much for listening. HerbRally www.herbrally.com
Apr 03, 2018•58 min
Spring is coming! For more from Howie and the Columbines School of Botanical Studies visit: botanicalstudies.net The Columbines School of Botanical Studies offers a unique educational program ranging from entry level lectures in community herbalism to a three year program including botany, ecology, wildcrafting, plant pharmacy, physiology, pathophysiology, and clinical herbalism. Operating for over three decades, they specialize in field programs where the majority of the classes are outside wit...
Mar 30, 2018•56 sec
Jennifer from Sea Willow Herbs reviews the book: Wild Foods Field Guide and Cookbook by Billy Joe Tatum . This book is "an illustrated guide to 70 wild plants and over 350 irresistible recipes for serving them up." Here's where you can connect with Jennifer! Etsy Instagram Facebook YouTube Thanks to Jennifer for sharing, and thanks to you for listening! If you'e enjoyed the show, please share with an herbalist pal! HerbRally www.herbrally.com...
Mar 30, 2018•6 min
Suchil and Sam Coffman discuss a couple of concepts around FDA GMP regulations as well as the Apothecarist course at Herbal Medics University (aka The Human Path). This episode is brought to you by Herbal Medics University . Herbal Medics University is a branch of The Human Path. The Human Path is a survival school that is focused around the survival of our human species. Their classes are sustainability and earth-centric, yet also very practical and realistic. They are structured similar to a u...
Mar 28, 2018•36 min
Herbalist Sam Coffman talks about the medicinal uses of the Yarrow plant (Achillea millefolium) in the 5-minute-herbs series. This episode is brought to you by Herbal Medics University . Herbal Medics University is a branch of The Human Path. The Human Path is a survival school that is focused around the survival of our human species. Their classes are sustainability and earth-centric, yet also very practical and realistic. They are structured similar to a university, in that they have core path...
Mar 24, 2018•6 min
The new technologies, collectively known as ‘omics’, are showing that the whole is more than the sum of its parts. We will explore the profound connectivity and mutual support revealed by this new science. It is a good time to be holistic – the evidence is in. Today’s episode is brought to you by the NorthWest Herb Symposium . I had the pleasure of attending this wonderful event a few years ago and I gotta say it’s top notch. The location alone is worth the trip. It’s located at the Camp Casey C...
Mar 23, 2018•1 hr 39 min
Today’s episode is with Caitlin Frazier, an herbalist, wellness adventurer and blogger based in Nashville, TN. She blogs over at The Locusts and Honey . For all of the links and references that she mentions be sure to check out her post under the same title ! Visit Caitlin on the socials: Instagram Facebook Pinterest "Your skin is the largest organ of your body, and it is estimated that every day the average woman puts over 515 chemicals on it. I think that’s an understatement. The European Unio...
Mar 20, 2018•35 min
On today's episode I narrate Kiva Rose's wonderful Usnea Monograph . This monograph is from the book, "The Plant Healer's Path" by Jesse Wolf and Kiva Rose Bell-Hardin. "When the rains arrive in the Gila, the whole landscape deepens in color and space. It's as if the land, plants and all, takes a deep breath and fills itself out. Mushrooms pop up out of the forest floor, Morning Glory vines spiral upward and the annual Sages burst from seed to flower in the span of only a few weeks. The trees th...
Mar 16, 2018•7 min
Honored and thrilled to share today's episode! Thanks to Thistle and WLRN ( Women's Liberation Radio News ) for sharing these wonderful interviews with Linda Conroy, Isla Burgess, and Tieraona Low Dog. LEARN MORE Women's Liberation Radio News Midwest Women's Herbal Conference WLRN on SoundCloud Thank you for listening! Let us know what you thought of the episode in the reviews. If you enjoyed the episode, please share with an herbalist friend. HerbRally www.herbrally.com...
Mar 15, 2018•1 hr 14 min
Today we'll get to hear from Lori Rose once again! She’s going to go over a case study she had with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). To learn more about her Holistic Wellness program at the Hill College in Texas, listen in on her episode where she discusses it in detail . VISIT HILL COLLEGE ONLINE A big thanks to Lori Rose for taking the time to share this with us! Lori Rose, PhD, is a board certified nutrition professional (CNP), board certified holistic nutrition consultant (BCHN), certified Func...
Mar 12, 2018•13 min
On today's episode Geraldine Lavin teaches us all about the blue vervain. She wrote an excellent monograph on this invaluable plant ally, which you can find HERE . "It is generally agreed upon in the herbal community that Blue Vervain is the herb for uptight, fanatical, type A personalities. Many herbs have specific organ affinities, whereas blue vervain seems to have more of specific mental state. Thomas Easley says blue vervain is for “tight-necked, over-achieving, list-makers, who can’t ask f...
Mar 06, 2018•23 min
This recording is from the NorthWest Herb Symposium . Jay and Bridget Johnson of Tree Farm Communications host this excellent event each August in Coupeville, WA. Their next event is August 23rd - 26th, 2018. LEARN MORE CLASS DESCRIPTION Epigenomics is the study of epigenetic changes in gene expression that occur without commensurate changes in DNA base pair sequences; these changes may be transmissible to subsequent generations. Recent research in the emerging field of Epigenomics strongly supp...
Mar 04, 2018•1 hr 27 min
Today's episode is with herbalist Samantha Lynn. She shares her story of pursuing herbalism as her life’s work as well as the beginnings of her herbal products company, Wholistic Herbals . You can visit Samantha Lynn and Wholistic Herbals in Rochester, NY at the Brainery Bazaar Market every second Saturday of the month. She’ll also be teaching classes this spring and summer at the 540 West Main Learning Academy , in Rochester as well. You’ll learn how to harvest, dry, and prepare herbs for salve...
Mar 04, 2018•12 min
Hypertensive and cholesterol-lowering drugs are big business. Are they the best choice for a healthy heart? Probably not, given that there is an enormous range of herbal and food remedies that lower blood pressure far better, and faster, than drugs. Probably not, given that cholesterol has been demonized and drugs that affect it also interfere with muscle functioning. Instead, let's explore all the tasty, easy, effective herbal and life-style ways to keep our numbers--and our hearts--healthy. Th...
Feb 20, 2018•1 hr 46 min
