On this episode, clinical herbalist Erika Galentin of Sovereignty Herbs shares all about the importance of seeking a mentor when embarking on your journey to clinical practice. Join us as she explains Sovereignty Herbs’ Online Mentorship Sessions and Clinical Intensive Weeks , both excellent and supportive opportunities for herbalists transitioning from students to practitioners. A mentor can be instrumental in achieving your goals of becoming a clinical herbalist, especially as you are transiti...
May 13, 2020•12 min
Today we'll listen in on a class given by herbalist Maria Noël Groves, RH (AHG) at the NOFA-NH 2020 Winter Conference. From lemon balm and ashwagandha to motherwort and passionflower, you’ll learn about the herbs you can grow in your own backyard that help foster optimal health. **To download accompanying PDF, visit us at HerbRally .** For the first time ever, Maria is offering a livestream version of her Home Herbalist Series . The course includes 9 classes and begins early June. Also for the f...
May 01, 2020•1 hr 12 min
In today’s episode, listen as Chris Kitchen discusses utilizing herbs to support the immune system while travelling. You’ll hear herbal advice for planning an upcoming trip, helpful tips for taking herbs and tinctures through airport security, and a tincture recipe for GI upset. You can find full details on making your own Steady Stomach Travel Tincture on Mountain Rose Herb Blog: Tips for Staying Healthy While Traveling . Chris Kitchen has his own herbal consultation practice in Federal Way, WA...
Apr 29, 2020•22 min
Continuing our dive into mushrooms, today we revisit Herbalist Lindsay Kolasa as she goes in-depth on the reishi mushroom. To find more from Lindsay, visit her website: www.lindsaykolasa.com Want to learn more about mushrooms? The Herbal Academy is proud to introduce their latest course which all about fungi! In the Mushroom Course , you will learn: Folklore + Science Foraging + Identification Wellness + Use Be sure to check it out, and thank you for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com Breite...
Apr 21, 2020•41 min
Want to learn more about mushrooms? The Herbal Academy has a brand new course that delves into the fascinating world of fungi! In the Mushroom Course , you will learn: Folklore + Science Foraging + Identification Wellness + Use Today in this replay, join the Herbal Academy’s own Heather Irvine for a deep dive 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'...
Apr 21, 2020•39 min
After years of leading groups and workshops in the wild, Sage Country Herbs is excited to announce our new online learning platform, going live April 16th 2020. Stream classes anywhere from your digital device. With access for life, you can build a health & wellness library that will serve you and your family. We have 3 full-length courses for you to enjoy: Understanding Blood Sugar Common Nutrient Deficiencies Eat Your Weeds Enjoy our free PDF on 5 household items that aid immunity and decr...
Apr 15, 2020•3 min
DID YOU KNOW THAT APRIL 17TH IS HERBALISTS DAY? Lately a few team members from the Herbal Academy , one of the leading global schools of herbalism, spoke on it. Today you’ll hear from Marlene Adelmann, the founder of the Herbal Academy; Jane Metzger, the Education Director; and Heather Irvine, one of the Herbal Academy’s educators, contributors, and events spokesperson. They discuss how they came to herbalism, recognizing herbalists, and the practice of herbalism in our daily lives. "Some of us,...
Apr 13, 2020•21 min
In today’s episode we’ll hear a chat between herbalists and authors Rosalee de la Forêt and Emily Han. Rosalee and Emily have spent the past couple of years collaborating to write the book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine . And that’s what we’ll get to hear about in this episode! You’ll learn about the origins of the book, the writing process and so on. They also cover a few of the featured plants from the book such as chickweed, violet, elder, and mo...
Apr 08, 2020•1 hr 9 min
In today’s episode, Suzanne Tabert from the Cedar Mountain Herb School goes in depth on one of the northwest’s most ubiquitous trees, the Douglas Fir ( Pseudotsuga menziesii )! She covers harvesting, preparations, parts used, and there’s even some story-telling. Enjoy! A message from Suzanne: When I started teaching herbal workshops and programs more than 30 years ago, I was simply overwhelmed. I was incredibly excited, of course, but I had so many questions. Am I doing this right? Am I really r...
Mar 25, 2020•17 min
Hi Herbalists! Feeling restless? We heard that school teachers are reading books aloud online to their students at home while we wait out the flu pandemic. Maybe the grown people could use this kind of diversion, too. We're calling this an "Herbal Story Moment". Heather ran across this excerpt from the “The Perfume Vendor" in a Jeanne Rose book. The perfume vendor was actually written by a fourteen year old author in 1935, and this is just one little slice. We think you'll recognize some of the ...
Mar 24, 2020•5 min
Today we’ll hear from herbalist Dana Aronson as she discusses ways to use a compassionate lens when working with people who use substances. She also chats about her experience helping open a wound clinic in west Oakland, the herbs they use and so much more. "Addiction is not a choice anybody makes, it is a response to emotional pain." - Gabor Maté A huge thanks to Dana for taking the time to record this and share all of her wisdom with us! Trained as a clinical herbalist, Dana Aronson takes joy ...
Mar 23, 2020•23 min
Today’s episode is with herbalist Heather Irvine. Listen in as she goes in depth on the nutritive, ubiquitous oat. LINKS Adaptogen class Dandelion hoodie Breitenbush Herbal Conference Sprout screen from Mountain Rose Herbs Mountain Rose Herbs Blog - How to Make Nourishing Herbal Infusions HerbRally Store About Heather A former foraging frolicker, who aims at answering some of often asked but tougher questions in herbalism, such as, how herbs work and what are the real versus theoretical safety i...
Feb 18, 2020•24 min
In this podcast episode Sam Coffman RH (AHG) and Kyla Helm, MD. discuss the integration of Functional Medicine and Clinical Herbalism. They talk about systems biology, learning through case studies, and how the two worlds of functional medicine and botanical medicine overlap. You’ll also hear about their course - Botanical Functional Medicine. Learn more about The Human Path: https://thehumanpath.net/ Check out the Botanical Functional Medicine Course: https://herbalmedics.academy/course/botanic...
Jan 22, 2020•41 min
In this episode you'll hear from cultural worker Blanca S. Villalobos on the importance of reclaiming the dream realm and supportive plant allies. Blanca identifies as a queer proud daughter of immigrants with roots in the Sierra Madre Occidental of México. Her work as an interdisciplinary artist braids themes such as identity, folklore and healing modalities. As an artist, she has been awarded residencies with Caldera Arts, Signal Fire, The Living School of Art and Residency in the Garden. Her ...
Jan 11, 2020•54 min
In this episode of the HerbRally Podcast, you’ll hear from herbalist Jade Alicandro Mace of Milk and Honey Herbs . She talks about the huge benefit to adding herbs to your bone broth, why you’d want certain herbs in your broth, and more! Jade Alicandro Mace weaves a love of bioregionally abundant herbs and kitchen medicine into her work as a community and clinical herbalist. Through her Patreon community she offers monthly online classes and plant study groups, and she teaches an online kitchen ...
Jan 10, 2020•41 min
Start 2020 off with some sweet herbal education! The Science & Art of Herbalism course with Rosemary Gladstar is ON SALE this week so we thought we’d run a replay of this awesome episode with Rosemary and Helen! Enjoy. 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 . Check out the co...
Dec 31, 2019•10 min
In this episode of the HerbRally Podcast you’ll hear from community herbalist and urban farmer Brandon Ruiz. He tells us all about his work with the Charlotte Herbal Accessibility Project that he created in 2018. This project aims to educate communities in Charlotte, NC about the benefits, practical uses, and history of herbal medicine. Enjoy! Learn more about the project: www.cltherbalaccessibilityproject.org/ Brandon will be teaching at the 2020 Breitenbush Herbal Conference in Detroit, Oregon...
Dec 21, 2019•27 min
In this episode Selena Rowan shares a speech she gave to the 2nd Annual Mendocino County Herb Guild Harvest Dinner. In this talk she intimately describes how the practice of herbal medicine can guide rural communities on a collaborative path toward cultivating community resilience, especially in the face of natural disasters such as the massive and destructive fires that have repeatedly swept Mendocino County in recent years. This speech supported fundraising for the creation of a mobile apothec...
Dec 17, 2019•22 min
This podcast is the 4th of weekly podcasts recorded by herbalist Todd Caldecott. In this episode he talks about herbal and health news, thyme, and chronic Non-Bacterial Prostatitis. View the video version of this podcast here: https://vimeo.com/showcase/6348445/video/368832284 Todd Caldecott is a medical herbalist and practitioner of Ayurveda, in practice since 1995. He is the Executive Director of the Dogwood School of Botanical Medicine , and author/editor of three books including Ayurveda: Th...
Dec 11, 2019•1 hr 6 min
This talk was presented at the Medicines from the Earth Herb Symposium in June of 2018. Mary Bove emphasizes the many uses of the mint family in increasing cognition and mental alertness, aiding sleep, quelling anxiety, managing thyroid conditions and much more. She talks about her favorite recipes and the modern research that reinforces centuries-old traditional uses. Medicinal applications of rosemary, lemon balm, spearmint, holy basil, lavender, oregano and thyme from Mary's own clinical expe...
Dec 07, 2019•1 hr 33 min
This podcast is the 3rd of weekly podcasts recorded by herbalist Todd Caldecott. In this episode he talks about herbal and health news, Henbane, and Cold/Flu Season. View the video version of this podcast here: https://vimeo.com/showcase/6348445/video/367272781 Todd Caldecott is a medical herbalist and practitioner of Ayurveda, in practice since 1995. He is the Executive Director of the Dogwood School of Botanical Medicine , and author/editor of three books including Ayurveda: The Divine Science...
Nov 27, 2019•1 hr 19 min
This podcast is the 2nd of weekly podcasts recorded by herbalist Todd Caldecott. In this episode he talks about herbal and health news, Ayurveda in Nepal, Echinacea, and Parkinson’s Disease. View the video version of this podcast here: https://vimeo.com/showcase/6348445/video/365656270 Todd Caldecott is a medical herbalist and practitioner of Ayurveda, in practice since 1995. He is the Executive Director of the Dogwood School of Botanical Medicine , and author/editor of three books including Ayu...
Nov 27, 2019•59 min
In this episode you’ll hear herbalist Nicole Telkes talk at the 2019 Free Herbalism Project in Eugene, OR in October. Commonly used during the winter months, fire cider is a beloved traditional herbal remedy that has become the center of a legal controversy. Learn the recipe with common variations, and hear how you can make your very own batch at home. Nicole also touches on protecting traditional herbal remedies and traditions (not trademarks) in the future. Nicole’s webiste: http://nicoletelke...
Nov 12, 2019•1 hr 1 min
We have the pleasure of sharing this awesome talk recorded at the 2019 Traditional Roots Herbal Conference . Dr. Gary Ferguson wrapped up the event with a stirring talk about the tangible ways that culture supports healing. Enjoy! Learn more about the Traditional Roots Herbal Conference here: https://traditionalroots.org/ Gary Ferguson ND is a licensed naturopathic doctor living in Anchorage, Alaska and a 2001 graduate of NUNM. Dr. Ferguson has worked across Alaska to address the social, economi...
Nov 06, 2019•2 hr 1 min
In today's episode you'll hear from herbalist Dana Aronson as she shares her Rosemary ( Rosemarinus officinale ) Monograph. “Rosemary is the smell of déjà vu and the after-breath of nostalgia. Her gift is the faint scent that teases and vanishes, leaving you longing for something you can’t quite name, and with memories that crest and crash, pulling you gasping into their undertow” -Maia Toll Read the monograph here: https://www.herbrally.com/monographs/rosemary For more information about Dana Ar...
Oct 30, 2019•11 min
Understanding Nutrition is difficult and we are flooded with contradiction in marketing. Nutrition is not about buying products. You can spend a lot of money on nutrient-dense products and not be absorbing those nutrients. Foundational Nutrition is understanding how your body works with the macro and micronutrients needed for you to thrive. Shana Grover has been teaching nutrition for over 15 years and has received great feedback on how basic changes in perspective and understanding can create l...
Oct 25, 2019•34 min
This podcast is the first of weekly podcasts being recorded by herbalist Todd Caldecott. In this episode he talks about life updates, herbal and health news, nettles, and GERD (acid reflux). View the video version of this podcast here: https://vimeo.com/showcase/6348445 Todd Caldecott is a medical herbalist and practitioner of Ayurveda, in practice since 1995. He is the Executive Director of the Dogwood School of Botanical Medicine , and author/editor of three books including Ayurveda: The Divin...
Oct 10, 2019•1 hr 12 min
In these busy, complex times, stress is inevitable. Lucky for us, the natural world is filled with herbal allies and age-old remedies just waiting to help you relax, restore, and revitalize! Herbalist and wise woman Jessica LaBrie recently held a workshop on herbal stress relief at the Portsmouth Public Library in New Hampshire, and she welcomed us to share the recording with our HerbRally listeners. Enjoy! Jessica LaBrie is an integrative herbalist, educator and Wise Woman, supporting her commu...
Oct 08, 2019•1 hr 25 min
Listen in as herbalist and author Rosalee de la Forêt talks all about the hops (Humulus lupulus)! Before trendy bars started highlighting their hoppy brews, the hop plant was used as a traditional herbal medicine. With their aromatic and pungent scent, hops strobiles have been prized for their ability to help people relax. This use dates back thousands of years, at least since the ninth century. Check out Rosalee’s monograph: https://www.herbrally.com/monographs/hops This episode is brought to y...
Oct 03, 2019•14 min
Have you ever stared at a list of herbs, wondering which was the right one to use? Or wished you could choose herbal remedies with confidence? In today’s episode we wanted to give you a brief intro to this awesome free tool… the Taste of Herbs Flavor Wheel ! Rosalee and John from LearningHerbs are currently offering the their Flavor Wheel Download plus 3 educational videos for FREE! This nifty tool makes it easy to figure out which herb is best for your needs. Get yours before the offer ends! ht...
Sep 30, 2019•2 min
