Listen in with Selena Rowan as she interviews herbalist and peer support specialist Dawn Cohoe of Maple Twig Medicinals. They cover wide ranging ground exploring the concept of Peer Support, a non-hierarchical practice of giving and receiving help, most commonly applied to mental health and addictions recovery but with wide ranging applications, including herbal medicine. Peer support is based on a philosophy of respect, shared responsibility, and mutual agreement on what is helpful, with its go...
May 01, 2019•1 hr 4 min
Today’s episode features the one and only Maria Noel Groves! Listen in as she covers lots of ground, she talks about many herbs from her new book, Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies . This episode was a keynote she gave at the 2019 NHMGAA Spring Symposium . Get a signed copy of Maria’s new book, Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies (plus an astonishing amount of bonus goodies) Bonus access will be emailed to you automatically on all orders placed through Maria (not on Amazon, etc.) before April 30. Bonus e-...
Apr 03, 2019•55 min
Learn all about nervines in today’s episode with herbalist Heather Irvine! VISIT HEATHER ONLINE FIND AN HERBALISM EVENT NEAR YOU Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com Breitenbush Herbal Conference www.herbalconference.net...
Apr 01, 2019•44 min
Herbalist Lindsay Kolasa is back on the podcast! In today’s episode, she goes in-depth on the reishi mushroom. Enjoy! Visit Lindsay online: Madhupa Maypop Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com Breitenbush Herbal Conference www.herbalconference.net
Mar 14, 2019•41 min
Listen in as Heather Irvine goes in-depth on lion’s mane! Also, we'll get to hear a fun herbal song from Kyle with Tippecanoe Herbs as he sings about oh little lion's mane. Be sure to follow him on Instagram @tippecanoe_herbs Here's the lyrics to the song! Saw you lying in the arms of a hardwood my oh my got you on my brain. You're sure a prize, for the eyes Oh little lion's mane, Oh little lion's mane And you gotta lotta nerve coming here easing all my pain. You're still mending, all my loose e...
Feb 28, 2019•41 min
Meet Hope Najjar - a born and raised Californian with Chicana and Lebanese roots with incredible energy and clear vision. Hope is opening Night Hawk Art and Healing Collective in our tiny town of Laytonville, part of the Eel River watershed in rural inland Mendocino County of far northern California. The Night Hawk Collective has goals as lofty as its name sake, and hopes to serve as a community hub, empowering the community through sharing traditional methods of healing and promoting self-care....
Feb 25, 2019•57 min
Canadian herbalist Marie White dives into what it means to be an herbalist today, why adaptogens are trending, and what that means for bridging rich herbal traditions, the sustainability of wild harvesting, and the way we practice as herbalists. Topics covered: adaptogens, cordyceps, goldenseal, Devil's Club, indigenous herbalism, overharvesting, climate change, the new herbalism Recording credit: Robert Majewski Music credit (with permission): El Búho, Rumba Juankita (History of Colour edit) Ma...
Feb 25, 2019•10 min
In today’s episode we hear from Adena Rose. She lets us know about some of her upcoming offerings, enjoy! February 17, 10am ET: Essential Postpartum Care with Ayurveda, an Introduction February 24, 10am ET: Conscious Conception: An Introduction to Ayurveda and Fertility Essential Ayurveda for Women: Womb Healing Training 5 Weeks begins April 27 Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com Breitenbush Herbal Conference www.herbalconference.net...
Feb 21, 2019•3 min
Eugenia Merkoulov, founder of Plant Medicine Yoga , follows in the footsteps of five generations of Slavic medicine women. Born in Ukraine and raised outside of New York City, she was fortunate to experience a holistically-minded and rich multicultural upbringing. Eugenia's discusses her Eastern European traditions, work with planetary herbalism and integrating other healing modalities to empower communities in this podcast. Eugenia shares her unique approach with Crystal Rose Bryan, of ReVidal...
Feb 07, 2019•28 min
In today’s episode Heather Irvine goes in-depth on kava ( Piper methysticum ). There are so many takeaways in this one! I really enjoyed this episode and know you will, too. Enjoy! RESOURCES Mel Kasting’s kava monograph The Breitenbush Herbal Conference Herbalism events Visit Heather online HerbRally Facebook group Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com Breitenbush Herbal Conference www.herbalconference.net...
Jan 30, 2019•36 min
In today’s episode, Xochitlcoatl Bellx will tell us all about Seed, Root + Bloom , a hood community honoring earth's sacred offerings and ancestral wisdom. We invite you to come to the medicine of the plantitas, the medicine of the ancient ones, the medicine of the brujas whose tongues are still resisting: **distance + in-person** bipoc centered + only space: RITES OF PASSAGE a 9 month journey to your ancestors + plant medicine in a bipoc centered, guided + remembering space. we remember our an...
Jan 29, 2019•7 min
In today’s episode, herbalist and scientist Chris Kitchen lets us in on his thoughts about herbalism and athletics. I really enjoyed this episode and know you will, too! REFERENCES Mountain Rose Herbs Blog: Herbs for Sports Contact Chris Mandragora Herbal Chris Kitchen has his own herbal consulting practice, Mandragora Herbal, just outside of Seattle, Washington. He is a member of the American Herbalist Guild and studies at the Hermit's Grove in Kirkland, Washington. Chris’s pastimes also includ...
Jan 24, 2019•16 min
Registration ends this Friday! Use coupon code HERBRALLY to receive $20 off. Here’s an eight minute clip of the first class in the Natural Cardio Care online course with Guido Masé. In this new 6-week online BotanicWise course, Natural Cardio Care: An Herbalist’s Perspective , Guido will guide us through the various components of self-evaluation for better cardiovascular health. Guido has a talent for explaining complicated subjects in an interesting and understandable manner. He creates a bridg...
Jan 24, 2019•9 min
Registration ends this Friday! Use coupon code HERBRALLY to receive $20 off. In this new 6-week online BotanicWise course, Natural Cardio Care: An Herbalist’s Perspective , Guido will guide us through the various components of self-evaluation for better cardiovascular health. Guido has a talent for explaining complicated subjects in an interesting and understandable manner. He creates a bridge between the scientific community and the public, feeding both groups with practical information that ca...
Jan 22, 2019•8 min
Today’s episode is brought to you by the Great Lakes Herb Faire ! This recording is from their 2018 event in Chelsea, MI. Thanks to the Great Lakes Herb Faire and Micah McLaughlin for sharing this audio! Visit the Great Lakes Herb Faire online Great Lakes Herb Faire recordings for purchase Visit Micah online CLASS DESCRIPTION It can feel frightening and overwhelming to move from being an at-home herbalist to starting your practice. In this class, we'll explore possibilities in forming a busines...
Jan 15, 2019•1 hr 19 min
Today we’ll hear from frequent HerbRally contributor Lindsay Kolasa . She delves into the wonderful plant medicine of eastern red cedar ( Juniperus virginiana ). As usual, there are lots of takeaways in this one! Visit Lindsay online at MadhupaMaypop.com . Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com Breitenbush Herbal Conference www.herbalconference.net JOIN THE HERBRALLY FACEBOOK GROUP!...
Jan 15, 2019•32 min
Today’s episode was recorded at the 2018 Great Lakes Herb Faire . Thanks to Anna Fernandez for providing the audio. Please take a moment to check out their upcoming event in Chelsea, MI from September 6 - 8, 2019: LEARN MORE CLASS DESCRIPTION: Botanicals have an important role to play for the cancer patient. Their primary strength is helping to improve quality of life, lessen the chance of infection, and protect vital organs when taken alongside conventional treatment. But questions often arise:...
Jan 14, 2019•1 hr 43 min
It’s been about a year since we released this awesome episode on hawthorn with Heather Irvine, so I thought it’d be a good time to revive it. CLICK HERE to read Heather’s original hawthorn monograph. Heather will be presenting at the upcoming Breitenbush Herbal Conference this September! We hope to see you there. "Hawthorn is one of those country herbs whose leading quality one might at first describe as benevolent. It is much more powerful though! A great tree, low and broad in stature, it occu...
Jan 10, 2019•45 min
Today we have the pleasure of hearing from frequent HerbRally contributor, Heather Irvine. She delves into five body systems, and five herbs to consider using. I could mention them here in the copy, but why spoil the fun? Give it a listen and let us know what you think! RESOURCES Breitenbush Herbal Conference Natural Cardio Care with Guido Masé (use coupon code HERBRALLY for $20 off!) HerbRally Facebook Group HerbRally on iTunes Mountain Rose Herbs Triphala Video Giving Tree Botanicals Thanks fo...
Jan 09, 2019•31 min
Listen in as Charis Lindrooth shares an exciting opportunity to learn more about supporting your cardiovascular health naturally from one of the brightest teachers in the herbal world, Guido Masé. Check out the full course description here , and if you are interested, use the unique coupon code HERBRALLY to receive $20 off . The course begins Monday January 21 and wraps up Thursday March 7, 2019. In this new 6-week online BotanicWise course, Natural Cardio Care: An Herbalist’s Perspective , Guid...
Jan 08, 2019•7 min
Today’s recording is a class from Maria Noel Groves program Beyond the Home Herbalist series . She teaches this both online as well as in person in her hometown of Allenstown, NH. Here’s part of the class description: “We often take our ability to breathe for granted, but when chronic or acute illness prevents our lungs from functioning properly, it can be very scary. We’ll discuss herbs that can support the lungs in a variety of conditions including asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, and stubborn c...
Jan 02, 2019•2 hr 34 min
Shumaisa Khan is involved with Herbalists Without Borders UK and recently organized a solidarity medicine-making medicinal root harvest in London to help make winter remedies for refugees living on the streets in France. Listen in as she shares her experience. Connect with Shumaisa! www.shumaisakhan.com http://herbalistswithoutborders.co.uk/ Other resources: herbalista Phytology Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com...
Jan 01, 2019•9 min
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...
Dec 23, 2018•24 min
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.herbal...
Dec 13, 2018•50 min
"It’s easy to harvest plants, the hard part is not harvesting." - Howie Brounstein Today’s episode is with herbalist Howie Brounstein the Columbines School of Botanical Studies. This audio is from a Facebook Live that he recorded in November 2018. CLICK HERE for the original video. For more from 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 herbal...
Dec 12, 2018•31 min
Hey there, just wanted to record a quick podcast to say THANK FOR LISTENING for the past 100 episodes. Here’s the resources I mentioned in the show. Herbalism events Herbal monographs Herbalism schools Herbalism distance learning Breitenbush Herbal Conference Here’s to another 100 episodes! HerbRally www.herbrally.com Breitenbush Herbal Conference www.herbalconference.net...
Dec 11, 2018•6 min
Meet the herbalist! Chris Kitchen has his own herbal consulting practice, Mandragora, just outside of Seattle Washington. He is also an amateur jeweler, gardener and chicken herder. Chris’ pastimes also include rowing, skiing, spending time outdoors and taking care of his rescue animals. Contact Chris: Website Email Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com Breitenbush Herbal Conference www.herbalconference.net...
Dec 10, 2018•2 min
Linda Conroy is the proprietress of Moonwise Herbs . She has extensive experience and expertise on the topic of fermentation and herbs for digestive health. Here is an interview with Linda and host Donna Bemis from 103.5 Sun Praire Radio in Wisconsin. Linda offers a wide spectrum of workshops and apprenticeships that focus on this and many other amazing topics on food and herbal nourishment. For more information about Linda and her work see www.moonwiseherbs.com For more information about Sun Pr...
Dec 07, 2018•30 min
Just like yesterday, this episode is audio from Jessica Baker’s show, The Herb Walk Podcast . Today she discusses the metal element, from the traditional Chinese medicine point of view. Jessica is now in season two of her podcast , be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast player. Also be sure to check out her new book: Plant Songs: Reflections on Herbal Medicine . A huge thanks to Jessica for sharing this audio with us! HerbRally www.herbrally.com...
Dec 07, 2018•16 min
Today’s episode is audio from Jessica Baker’s excellent show, The Herb Walk Podcast . You’ll hear her talk a bit about her new book Plant Songs: Reflections on Herbal Medicine , and she also reads the chapter on hawthorn. Jessica is now in season two of her podcast , be sure to check it out (and subscribe) on your favorite podcast player. A huge thanks to Jessica for sharing this audio with us! Be on the lookout for another episode from her soon, right here on the HerbRally podcast. Thanks for l...
Dec 06, 2018•13 min
