Herbal Radio
Herbal Radio features conversations with herbalists, botanists, scientists, and conservationists, aiming to inspire the next generation of herbal crafters. With hundreds of episodes, it covers topics related to gardening, cooking, and exploring local environments. The podcast encourages listeners to expand their learning and open their minds about herbalism and nature.
Episodes
Medicinal Plants for a Sustainable Future | Featuring Corinne Martin
"In the collective journey towards the absolute, we are not the leader, not the top of the heat. Instead, maybe we are just another possibility, just another blessing, just another tiny but essential part of loving and healing the world." – Corinne Martin, Louisiana Healing Garden This week on Herbal Radio, host Lucretia VanDyke is joined by the author and certified clinical herbalist Corinne Mart
Regenerating Soil and Community in Haiti | Featuring Sidney-Max Eitenne
"Without community, sustainability cannot exist." – Sidney-Max Eitenne This week on Herbal Radio, host Lucretia VanDyke is joined by Sidney-Max Eitenne from Grown in Haiti. Since 2014, Grown in Haiti has planted and distributed over 25,000 trees, restored degraded soil, and shared regenerative knowledge across rural Haiti. Join us as the explore: Gathering the community to regenerate the soil Lis
Bitter: A Flavor to Digest | Featuring Rachel Budde
This week on Herbal Radio, we're joined by Rachel Budde, an herbalist, teacher, and founder of Fat and the Moon to take a deep dive into the world of bitter. Join us as we explore: The key role bitter herbs play in supporting healthy digestion The connection between the health of our gut, brain, and hearts The physiology of digestion and how our bodies process what we take in Ancestral wisdom hel
Cultivating Feminine Herbalism | Featuring Lauren Morgan & Kimberly Gallagher
This week on Herbal Radio, we're thrilled to welcome Tommy Nevar back as one of our esteemed podcast hosts! In this episode, Tommy is joined by the dynamic duo of Lauren Morgan and Kimberly Gallagher, to share about their new online course that will be launching this September, Rhythm & Relationships: A Feminine Way Into Herbalism. Join us as they explore: Connecting with plants through femininit
Herbalist Answers: What Would You Bring to a Deserted Island?
On today's episode of Herbal Radio, you'll hear from a collection of herbalists answering the question: 🌿 What Would You Bring to a Deserted Island? 🌿 Each month, we bring together our herbalist guests to explore thought-provoking questions to share the different voices and diverse experiences that shape the ever-growing herbal community. Featured in this episode: Sajah Popham, Anjali Deva, Shana
The Art of Nature Journaling | Featuring Lara Call Gastinger
🎉🌿 School is officially back in session for Herbal Radio! 🌿🎉 We hope you all had a lovely summer break and enjoyed the vault releases we shared while we were busy brewing up a new and exciting lineup of podcast guests for the upcoming fall season. To kickstart our first week back in action, Jiling is joined by the award-winning artist and botanical illustrator, Lara Call Gastinger. Join us as Jil
Herbalism is Activism | Featuring Jiling Lin
We're excited to share this special presentation from Jiling Lin inspired by her 6-part "Herbalism is Activism: Elemental Herbalism Through the Seasons" series from the Mountain Rose Herbs Blog. This series explores different plants, how we can interweave our humanity with the botanical world, and the inherent activism nestled within herbalism. This 6-part series is adapted from her keynote for th
Aromatics, Bitters, and Tonics Part 2 | Featuring Guido Masé (Vault Release)
While the Herbal Radio team is away on summer break, we're opening up the vault and sharing part two of another special excerpt from one of our past Free Herbalism Project presentations. Originally recorded in 2016, this episode features the herbalist, educator, and author, Guido Masé. Join us as Guido continues to explore: Practical, safe, and effective ways to incorporate botanicals into every
Aromatics, Bitters, and Tonics Part 1 | Featuring Guido Masé (Vault Release)
While the Herbal Radio team is away on summer break, we're opening up the vault and sharing another special excerpt from one of our past Free Herbalism Project presentations. Originally recorded in 2016, this episode features the herbalist, educator, and author, Guido Masé. Join us as Guido explores: Practical, safe, and effective ways to incorporate botanicals into everyday life How aromatic he
Herbal First Aid for the Home | Featuring 7Song (Vault Release)
While the Herbal Radio team is away on summer break, we're opening up the vault and sharing another special excerpt from one of our past Free Herbalism Project presentations. Originally recorded in 2017, this episode features the profoundly knowledgeable herbalist, teacher, naturalist, and all-around really cool dude, 7Song! Join us as 7Song explores: What herbs to keep in your first-aid kit and
Community Herbalism Part 2 | Featuring Rosemary Gladstar (Vault Release)
While the Herbal Radio team is away on summer break, we're opening up the vault to share part two of a special excerpt from our very first Free Herbalism Project! Originally recorded all the way back in 2013, this episode features the one-and-only "Godmother of American Herbalism," author, and educator, Rosemary Gladstar. Join us as Rosemary continues to share wisdom from her presentation on: Ad
Community Herbalism Pt. 1 | Featuring Rosemary Gladstar (Vault Release)
While the Herbal Radio team is away on summer break, we're opening up the vault to share a special excerpt from our very first Free Herbalism Project! Originally recorded all the way back in 2013, this episode features the one-and-only "Godmother of American Herbalism," author, and educator, Rosemary Gladstar. This is part one of a two part presentation by Rosemary, so make sure to tune in next we
Appalachian Folk Magic & Hedgecraft Pt. 2 | Featuring Rebecca Beyer
This week on Herbal Radio, host Lucretia VanDyke is joined again by the herbalist and tattoo artist who specializes in Appalachian ethnobotany and folk medicine, Rebecca Beyer. Join us as they continue to explore: Leaning on earth-based skills through natural disaster recovery Validity of herbalism in all its forms and practicing styles Finding the right teacher for your unique aspirations in her
Herbalist Answers: What Does Being an Herbalist Mean to You?
On today's episode of Herbal Radio, you'll hear from a collection of herbalists answering the question: 🌿 What does being an herbalist mean to you? 🌿 Each month, we bring together our herbalist guests to explore thought-provoking questions to share the different voices and diverse experiences that shape the ever-growing herbal community. Featured herbalists: Anjali Deva, Shana Lipner Grover, Jilin
Embodying Spiritual & Clinical Herbalism| Featuring Ashley Campos
This week on Herbal Radio, host Lucretia VanDyke is joined by the clinical herbalist and the Executive Director of the Berkeley Herbal Center (BHC), Ashley Campos. Join us as they explore: Ashley herbalism journey: from student to director Fostering and recognizing diversity in herbalism education Upholding the sacredness of plants while pursuing a career in herbalism Holding space for spirituali
How to Run a Farm-Based Herb School | Featuring Crystal Moore-Stevens
This week on Herbal Radio, host Jiling is joined by Crystal Moore-Stevens. Crystal is the co-owner of Flourish Farmstead & Folk School, a botanical sanctuary and regenerative farm, with her husband and two children. She is a folk herbalist, author, multidisciplinary artist, and organic herb farmer. Crystal runs herbalism programs and workshops through Flourish Folk School's School of Botanicals. S
Appalachian Folk Magic & Hedgecraft Pt. 1 | Featuring Rebecca Beyer
This week on Herbal Radio, host Lucretia VanDyke is joined by the herbalist and tattoo artist who specializes in Appalachian ethnobotany and folk medicine, Rebecca Beyer. Join us as they explore: The rich history and living traditions of Appalachian folk medicine Honoring the diverse ancestral lineages that shaped the roots of herbalism Hedgecraft: connecting with plants beyond their "uses" and v
Integrating Energetic & Scientific Herbalism | Featuring Richard Mandelbaum
This week on Herbal Radio, host Jiling Lin is joined by Richard Mandelbaum. Richard 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 offering both online and in-person consultations in Forestburgh NY. He is also a founder of the ArborVitae School of Tradi
Herbalist Answers: What Herb Changed Your Life?
On today's episode of Herbal Radio, you'll hear from a collection of herbalists answering the question: 🌿 What herb changed your life? 🌿 Each month, we bring together a variety of herbalists to explore thought-provoking, herbally-inspired questions to share the different voices and diverse experiences that shape the botanical community. Featured herbalists: jim mcdonald, Cassidy Moss, Rebecca Beye
Plant Monographs to Unite World Health | Featuring Roy Upton
This week on Herbal Radio, host Lucretia Van Dyke is joined by the founder of American Herbal Pharmacopoeia and man behind the modern monograph: Roy Upton. Join us as we explore: The purpose and importance of plant monographs Integrating traditional medicine into primary healthcare Learning about plants before the digital age The rise and dangers of AI herbalism books Roy's adventures hunting for
Herbal Pharmacy | Featuring Betzy Bancroft
This week on Herbal Radio, host Lucretia Van Dyke is joined by the herbalist and author of her new book, Herbal Pharmacy, Betzy Bancroft. Join us as they explore: Betzy writing her first book, Herbal Pharmacy Benefits and versatility of herbal powders The rise of the mushroom drink trend United Plant Savers Botanical Sanctuary Teaching at Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary Gender inclusive langu
The Fantastic World of Fungi | Featuring Gina Rivers
This week on Herbal Radio, host Lucretia Van Dyke is joined by the National Science Educators at Host Defense® Mushrooms™, Gina Rivers. Join us as we explore: How Paul Stamets grew the Host Defense® mycelial community Growing mushrooms vs. growing plants Science behind analyzing mushrooms for medicinal use Mycelium evolving alongside humans Fruiting bodies vs. mycelium: are they the same thing? C
Purpose Pledge: Why Herbalists Should Care | Featuring David Bronner
The Purpose Pledge is a collaborative initiative anchored in 10 clear, time-bound commitments that embed purpose into company governance, operations, and supply chains. It brings together an ecosystem of companies and allied support organizations in a shared, accountable community—where members learn from one another and measure progress publicly and transparently. This week on Herbal Radio, we ar
Herbalist Answers: What Herb Do You Wish People Knew More About?
On today's episode of Herbal Radio, you'll hear from a collection of herbalists answering the question: 🌿 What herb do you wish more people knew about? 🌿 Each month, we bring together a variety of herbalists to explore thought-provoking, herbally-inspired questions to share the different voices and diverse experiences that shape the botanical community. Featured speakers: Meghan Henshaw, Maureen J
Southern Appalachian Medicinal Plants | Featuring Patricia Kyritsi Howell
This week on Herbal Radio, host Jiling Lin is joined by Patricia Kyritsi Howell, an herbalist in the mountains of northeast Georgia and director of the BotanoLogos School of Herbal Studies. Patricia recently published the second edition of Medicinal Plants of the Southern Appalachians, a guide to 44 native North American herbs. She also leads tours to Crete, focusing on herbs and traditional cuisi
Flora's Daughters | Featuring Julia Orquera Bianco & Meghan Henshaw
This week on Herbal Radio, host Lucretia Van Dyke is joined by the herbalist and artist dynamic duo, Julia Orquera Bianco and Meghan Henshaw. Tag along with us as they explore: Behind the scenes of Meghan's and Julia's zine, Flora's Daughters Committing to collaboration: the intersection of art and plants Cyanotype printing: a unique way to connect with plants Weaving different cultures and backg
Cultivating Sustainable Forestry Programs | Featuring Andrea Miller
This week on Herbal Radio, we are joined by Andrea Miller, a passionate Earth steward and Sustainable Forestry Director at Rural Action, an environmental nonprofit organization based in Appalachian Ohio. Tag along with us as we explore: Rural Action: who, what, where, and why Dr. Duke's Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Database Finding medicinal herbs in unexpected urban areas How the pandemic sp
Herbalist Answers: What's Your Favorite Herb Right Now?
🌿 What's Your Favorite Herb Right Now? 🌿 On today's episode of Herbal Radio, we are excited to share our first-ever mini episode! Each month, we will be asking our guests thought-provoking, herbally inspired questions to gather unique perspectives on a wide array of topics. Tune in with us to hear a collection of their answers and reflections—different voices, diverse experiences, and plenty of he
Bioregional Herbalism | Featuring Alex Williams
This week on Herbal Radio, host Jiling Lin is joined by Alex Williams. As a clinical herbalist and founder of First Curve Apothecary and Greenspell School of Ecological Herbcraft, Alex offers herbal consultations, herbalism classes, and plant walks throughout the Chicago region, supporting those he works with in cultivating rest, genuine self-care practices, ecological awareness, and a deep sense
Motherhood: Herbs to Grow Your Family | Featuring Cassidy Moss
This week on Herbal Radio, join host Tommy Nevar and the Seattle-based herbalist who weaves her knowledge of herbalism, motherhood, and mental health into her practice, Cassidy Moss. Tag along as we explore: Reconnecting with yourself after becoming a mom Herbs to support an anxious mind and body Importance of community for parents and children Leaning on foundational herbalism during and after p
Black Herbalists Collective | Featuring Donette Lowe
This week on Herbal Radio, we are joined by host Lucretia Van Dyke, and the spiritually attuned clinical herbalist who has found herself guided on an ancestral path to unite the Black herbalist community, Donette Lowe. Join us as they explore: Spiritual herbalism: cultivating connection between person and plant Alchemizing ancestral medicine as a poisoner in the Hoodoo tradition Food as medicin
Cultivating Abundance in Harsh Climates | Featuring Tyrone Ledford
This week on Herbal Radio, we are joined again by the educator, gardener, author, and 2022 recipient of the Grants 4 Plants program, Tyrone Ledford. Join host Lucretia Van Dyke and Tyrone as they explore: Navigating life through trauma: adolescence into adulthood Community gardening to grow awareness of wellness How enslaved Africans cultivated American agriculture Bridging the gap between the pe
Herbs to Melt Ice and Build Community | Featuring Linda & Luke Black Elk
This week on Herbal Radio, Jiling is joined by Luke and Linda Black Elk. Luke and Linda are food sovereignty activists and teachers of traditional plant use, gardening, food preservation, and foraging. They are currently based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, and spend their time collecting and preparing traditional foods and medicines for communities in North Dakota, South Dakota,
Holistic Herbalism for Interconnected Health | Featuring Herbal Academy
This week on Herbal Radio, join Lindsey Feldpausch, Selima Harlston, and Pamela Spence with host Jessicka Nebesni for a conversation on holistic herbalism. In this episode we'll explore: Holistic health: interconnectedness over isolation The bigger picture of wellness within holism Herbal education leading to connection Expanding on community through virtual learning The upcoming 2026 Virtual He
How to Dream with Herbs | Featuring Lauren Morgan
This week on Herbal Radio we are joined by Lauren Morgan, an herbalist, author, and fellow podcaster who uses a unique approach to learn from plants: dreaming. Join Tommy and Lauren as they explore: Our primal connection to plants Lauren's "wild gardening" approach Combining a spiritual and scientific approach to herbalism Dreaming as a doorway to connection, expansion, and inspiration Learning f
Herbal Gut Health | Featuring Maria Noël Groves
This week on Herbal Radio, we are joined again by the herbalist, educator, and best-selling author, Maria Noël Groves. Join Tommy and Maria as they explore: Key foundations of health: nutrition, nervous system, and gut health Importance of listening to your body: gut health is not "one size fits all" Digestion through the body's senses Creative ways to add digestive herbs to your diet Why stress
Lāʻau: Hawaiian Flora with Keya Kai Guimarães | Tea Talks with Jiling
This week on Tea Talks with Jiling, we are joined by Keya Kai Guimarães. Keya is a community herbalist, lei-maker, and crafter of aromatic plant medicines, born beneath the fragrant Ponderosa pines of Colorado and shaped by the rain-kissed beauty of Kauaʻi. Honoring her Irish, Chinese, and Polynesian ancestry, Keya walks a path of listening to the land— approaching the botanical realm as both pilg
Best of 2025 | Herbal Radio
2025 was a big year for Herbal Radio! To bring the year to a close, this special episode will take us on a trip down memory lane to revisit some of the most educational, inspiring, and thought-provoking conversations we've had the honor of sharing with you all this year. Thank you so much for tagging along with us each week to explore the vast and vibrant world of herbalism. From the entire Herbal
Animism & Alchemy Pt. 2 | Featuring Maureen (Mo) Judith
"If you want to have a relationship with the more than human world, you have to spend time in the more than human world." – Mo Judith This week on Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism, we are once again joined by the Earth-centered herbalist who bottles the alchemical intelligence of plants through the spagyric process, Mo Judith. Join Tommy and Mo for this special PART TWO episode as they e
Animism & Alchemy Pt. 1 | Featuring Maureen (Mo) Judith
"Alchemy is the biodynamic system that recognizes the soul and intelligence within the chemical reaction." – Mo Judith This week on Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism, we are joined by the Earth-centered herbalist who bottles the alchemical intelligence of plants through the spagyric process, Mo Judith. Join Tommy and Mo as they explore: Consciousness expanding beyond human consciousness
Planting Medicine Now and Then, with Renée Camila & Sam Roberts | Tea Talks with Jiling
Please enjoy today's Tea Talk with Renée Camila and Sam Roberts, co-founders of Now and Then Herb School and co-producers of the Planting Medicine podcast and radio show on 94.1 KPFA! The Now and Then Herb School focuses on guiding modern herbalism to old magic within a social justice framework. 🌻 Renée Camila is the daughter of Nicaraguan immigrants, and she is dedicated to the empowerment and he
Mirrors in the Earth, with Asia Suler | Tea Talks with Jiling
This week on Tea Talks with Jiling, we are joined by Asia Suler. Asia is an herbalist and earth intuitive, the author of Mirrors in the Earth, and host of Remember Why You Are Here. She began her journey after years of chronic pain and illness and has guided over 100,000 students through her online programs, where she helps people embrace their own unique medicine through joyful engagement with t
The Mycelial Healer | Featuring Christopher Parker
This week on Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism, we are joined by Christopher Parker, the self-taught mycologist with 30 years of experience in mushroom cultivation, wildharvesting, and herbal medicine making. Join us to explore: Christopher & Katherine Parker's new book, The Mycelial Healer: A Comprehensive Guide to the Cultivation and Traditional Uses of Medicinal Mushrooms Growing up t
The Girl Whose Garden Comes Alive | Featuring Juliet Howard
This week on Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism, we are joined by Juliet Howard, the herbalist and author who focuses her practice on connecting budding mini herbalists-to-be through creating accessible, reciprocal backyard herbal education for children. Join us to explore: Juliet's newly launch book, The Girl Whose Garden Comes Alive How the Pacific Northwest sparked her journey as a wri
The Art of Growing Medicinal Herbs | Featuring Jeff & Melanie Carpenter
This week on Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism, we are joined by the owners of Zack Woods Herbs Farm and authors of The Organic Medicinal Herb Farmer, Jeff and Melanie Carpenter. Drawing on over 25 years of hands-on organic farming experience, Join this passionate dynamic duo to explore: Balancing multiple jobs while running a medicinal herb farm Importance of the marketing and business
Fire as a Menstruum | Featuring Lian Bruno
This week on Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism, we are joined by the founder of Puff Herbals, Lian Bruno. From rolling herbal cigarettes in her living room to running a national brand, Lian Bruno is reimagining what it means to smoke. In this episode, join Tommy and Lian as they explore: The spark (pun intended) that turned into Puff Herbals Different reasons that people smoke beyond hab
Health & Transformation, Naturally | Featuring Rachelle Robinett
This week on Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism, we are joined by the author, herbalist, and accomplished girl boss of the botanical world, Rachelle Robinett. Join Tommy and Rachelle as they explore: Rachelle's recent book launch, Naturally: The Herbalist's Guide to Health and Transformation Reflecting personal experience, science, and herbal knowledge into writing Rachelle's lifelong fas
Fermentation School, with Kirsten Shockey | Tea Talks with Jiling
This week on Tea Talks with Jiling, we are joined by Kirsten K. Shockey. Kirsten is the author of 🌿Homebrewed Vinegar, and coauthor of several award-winning and bestselling fermentation books alongside Christopher Shockey: 🌿Fermented Vegetables; 🌿Fiery Ferments; 🌿The Big Book of Cidermaking; and 🌿Miso, Tempeh, Natto & Other Tasty Ferments. She is a co-founder of The Fermentation School, a women-ow
Animal Alchemy | Featuring Kody Hilton
This week on Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism, we are joined by Kody Hilton, a passionate plant person and friend to all furry, fuzzy, and feathered critters who weaves over 30 years of collective experience from both the human and animal side of herbalism into her practice. Join Tommy and Kody as they explore: Working with animals using a holistic approach Matching herbal energetics to
Environmental Access for All | Featuring Mount Pisgah Arboretum
This week on Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism, we are joined by three passion-driven land stewards who are dedicated to protecting and preserving the Mount Pisgah Arboretum in our hometown, Eugene, Oregon. As a 209-acre nature education facility nestled on the traditional homelands of the Kalapuya people, Mount Pisgah Arboretum has been offering invaluable environmental education to the
Daring to be FairWild | Featuring Sarah Vito
This week on Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism, we are joined by the environmental steward and change-maker on a mission to make FairWild a household name in the herbal industry, Sarah Vito. Join Sarah and Tommy as they explore: What it means to uphold the FairWild certification The seven key principles of wildharvesting Upholding biodiversity and uplifting humans with the FairWild Stand
Co-Creating with Nature, with Pam Montgomery | Tea Talks with Jiling
This week on Tea Talks with Jiling, we are joined by Pam Montgomery. Pam is an herbalist, author, international teacher, Earth elder and new-paradigm thinker who has passionately embraced her role as a spokesperson for the green beings and has been investigating plants and their intelligent spiritual nature for more than three decades. She is the author of Co-Creating with Nature: Healing the Woun
Geekin' Out About Herbs | Featuring Colleen Bingham
This week on Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism, we are joined by certified herbalist, educator, and nerd for all things herbs, Colleen Bingham. Tag along with us as we explore Colleen's herbalism journey, which began with the one and only Rosemary Gladstar, the river of experiences Colleen has floated through since then, and her views on our uncharted future with AI. As the founder of Her
The Importance of Trust in the Herbal Industry | Featuring Mark Blumenthal
This week on Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism, we are joined by a leader in the herbal industry whose dedication to providing accessible and reliable education thrives in just about every corner of the herb world, Mark Blumenthal. Join Tommy and Mark as they dissect the importance of having trust in an herbal product—not only for the herb itself, but more importantly, trust in the compan
Herbal Fertility, with Liane Moccia | Tea Talks with Jiling
This week on Tea Talks with Jiling, we are joined by Liane Moccia. Liane is a registered herbalist and author specializing in fertility and preconception planning. Liane is the author of The Herbal Fertility Handbook: Natural Strategies to Increase Your Chances of Getting Pregnant. She combines herbs, nutrition, and lifestyle changes with a clear plan to help optimize fertility. Liane's own infert
Saving the Ancient Puglian Olive Tree | Featuring Ryan Neil
"Mirai in Japanese means 'future'. It refers not to the immediate future, but to a distant dream, a romantic thought, the future yet to come, ever out of reach, unobtainable, and always evolving. It is the foreshadowing of the perpetual stewardship and unknown future that guides this very special relationship with the tree." This week on Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism, we are joined by
Weaving Ancestral Spirituality into Herbalism | Featuring Sabrina Peraza
This week on Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism, we are thrilled to welcome Sabrina Peraza, a spiritually-connected mestiza folk herbalist whose practice weaves the rich traditions of herbalism with ancestral energetics. Join Tommy and Sabrina as they delve into her medicinal herb farm and apothecary, Flora Farm, where she embraces an all-encompassing approach to herbal medicine making. To
Back-To-Back Botanical Events, with AHPA & United Plant Savers | Featuring Alexis Durham & Susan Leopold
This episode is a proud partnership with American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) & United Plant Savers (UpS) This week on Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism, we are joined by two dedicated and passionate advocates, educators, and leaders within the herbal industry, Alexis Durham and Susan Leopold. Tag along with Tommy and these two inspiring women for an episode exploring the six days
Art that Breathes, with Tony(a) Lemos | Tea Talks with Jiling
This week on Tea Talks with Jiling, we are joined by Tony(a) Lemos. Tonya is a multi-disciplinary artist whose work is deeply influenced by the world around her. A lifelong ecologist and plant person, her work as an artist and healer sits at the intersection of Art, Ecology and Herbalism. She is a well-known lecturer on current herbal medicine topics, Botanical Art, a published writer, community h
Breathe in the Wild, Exhale the Worry | Featuring Jesse Wolf Hardin
This week on Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism, we are joined by our long-time friend who weaves wisdom and passion into every aspect of his herbalism practice, Jesse "Wolf" Hardin. Join Tommy and Wolf as they explore the value of connecting back to the roots of our presence on Earth to disconnect from the chaos of our modern world. As always, we thank you for joining us on another botani
Celebrating 25 Years of Wild Carrot Herbals | Featuring Jody Berry
This week on Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism, we are joined by our beloved friend and herbal formulator who traded the language of the corporate world for the language of plants, Jody Berry. As the Founder of the nature-infused and inspired botanical skincare company, Wild Carrot Herbals, Jody sits down with Tommy to uncover how her budding love for plants and passion for skincare bloom
Herbalism for the Neurodivergent Mind | Featuring Brynna Herbener
Neurodivergence — The idea that people experience and interact with the world around them in many ways, with no one 'right' way of thinking, learning, and behaving. Neurodiversity refers to the diversity of all people, but it is often used in the context of autism spectrum disorder and other neurological or developmental disorders such as ADHD or dyslexia. For the third video interview release on
Spice Apothecary, with Bevin Clare | Tea Talks with Jiling
Bevin Clare is an herbalist, nutritionist, homeschooling parent, professor at the Maryland University of Integrative Health, and program director of the MS in Clinical Herbal Medicine program. She holds a MSc in Infectious Disease and has studied herbal medicine around the world. Bevin is the author of Spice Apothecary and a former President of the American Herbalists Guild. You can find her musin
Rerelease: Uprooting Racism & Seeding Sovereignty | Featuring Leah Penniman & Lulu Moyo
In honor of Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism officially turning one year old, we are resharing the first-ever episode we released on the series! Featuring Leah Penniman and Lulu Moyo, tune in as we revisit this crucial conversation surrounding the injustices within our food systems and Leah and Lulu's collective goal towards growing lasting change. The Herbal Radio team extends our heart
Yah's Apothecary, with KhadiYah Preciado | Tea Talks with Jiling
This week's episodes on Tea Talks with Jiling, we are joined by KhadiYah Preciado. KhadiYah is a passionate author, herbal teacher, and mother dedicated to empowering others to reconnect with nature's healing power through African-centered and biblically aligned herbalism. As the founder of Yah's Apothecary, she combines her professional expertise with personal experience to empower others to heal
Leading the Future of Farming by Example | Featuring Elise & Jeff Higley
This week on Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism, we are joined by our long-time beloved friends, farm partners, and stewards of the regenerative organic farming movement, Elise and Jeff Higley. Tune in with Tommy, Elise, and Jeff, as they explore what it means to be a Regenerative Organic Certified® farmer and how we must grow alongside the movement of regenerative agriculture for the pres
Illustration to Influence Conservation | Featuring Emily Poole
This week on Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism, we are joined by the profoundly talented ecology illustrator and lifelong lover of nature, Emily Poole. Emily's love for the natural world shines evidently through her artwork, which combines whimsical and educational elements that highlight the intentionality behind every corner of her illustrations. Tag along with Emily and Tommy as they e
Botany in a Day, with Thomas Elpel | Tea Talks with Jiling
Thomas J. Elpel is the director of Green University LLC in Montana. He is the author of nine books, including Botany in a Day and Foraging the Mountain West, plus the Shanleya's Quest I & II books and games that teach plant family patterns to children. He has also written books on wilderness survival, alternative construction, green economics, and consciousness. Thomas and Jiling discuss the patte
The Language of Plants | Featuring Matthew Wood
This week on Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism, we are joined by the renowned Western herbalist, educator, and author, Matthew Wood. Tune in with the founder of Matthew Wood Institute of Herbalism (MWIH) and Thomas as they explore how language not only forms the way we speak but also the way we think, why we should acknowledge all plants and animals as fellow citizens of our environment,
Restoring Roots Through Representation | Featuring Ruth-Ann Thorn
This week on Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism, we are joined by the profoundly talented and prominent Native American gallerist, documentary filmmaker, writer, and passionate entrepreneur, Ruth-Ann Thorn. As a member of the Rincon Band of Luiseño Mission Indians, Ruth-Ann joins us for a conversation surrounding why cultural representation and awareness for Native American peoples is cruc
The Generosity of Plants, with Rosemary Gladstar | Tea Talks with Jiling
Rosemary Gladstar has been practicing, living, learning, teaching and writing about herbs for over 50 years. She is the author of twelve books including Medicinal Herbs; a Beginners Guide, Herbal Healing for Women, Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Well Being and her most recent book, The Generosity of Plants. She is also the author and director of the popular home study course, The Science and Art of He
Self-Reliant & Resilient Herbalism | Featuring Suzanne Tabert
This week on Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism, we are joined by the profoundly knowledgeable, multi-faceted herbal educator and author, Suzanne M. Tabert (a.k.a. The Queen Bee 🐝). Tune in as Thomas and Suzanne take a deep dive into the mindset behind the practice of self-reliant herbalism, how to translate your passions into a career, and how generosity from plants has a ripple effect on
Herbs in Every Season | Featuring Bevin Cohen
This week on Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism, we are welcoming back guest who joined us last autumn to share with us all about The Art & Impact of Seed Saving, Bevin Cohen! For his second Herbal Radio adventure, Bevin and Thomas delve over the release of his newest book, Herbs in Every Season—an enthralling must-have read for any gardener, farmer, homesteader, herbalist, and all who fal
The Power of Music & Tea | Featuring Kevin Cole
This week on Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism, we are joined by our good friend and mastermind mixologist of the musical realm, Kevin Cole. Join Thomas and Kevin for a sometimes (mostly) silly, sometimes serious conversation surrounding their shared profound love for music and the surprising connections between two unassuming entities—music and tea! As always, we thank you for joining us
Home Apothecaries for Every Home | Featuring Mel Mutterspaugh
This week on Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism, we are featuring the esteemed herbalist, fellow podcaster, and self-proclaimed tree hugger, Mel Mutterspaugh. Join Thomas and Mel for a fun-loving conversation surrounding Mel's long held dream for every family to have a well-equipped herbal apothecary in their homes and her passion for teaching children how establishing relationships with p
Affrilachian Herbalism: Women of Color Herbalists of the South | Featuring Lucretia VanDyke
This week on Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism, we are resharing an excerpt from our 2021 Virtual Spring Free Herbalism Project. The Mountain Rose Free Herbalism Project is an interactive community event with lectures from expert herbalists, music, and community--all free of charge! This is one of the ways in which Mountain Rose Herbs hopes to give back to herbalists and our local communi
Awakening Artemis, with Vanessa Chakour | Tea Talks with Jiling
This week on Tea Talks with Jiling, we are joined by the author, naturalist, and former pro-boxer, Vanessa Chakour. Vanessa fosters intimacy with inner and outer wilds through writing, herbalism, martial arts, and land stewardship. She is the author of Awakening Artemis, a memoir told through the lens of 24 medicinal plants, and Earthly Bodies: Embracing Animal Nature, which delves into the paral
The Women Revolutionizing Regenerative Agriculture | Featuring Stephanie Anderson
This week on Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism, we joined by the award-winning author who is on a literary mission to amplify the voices of the women combatting climate change through regenerative agriculture, Stephanie Anderson. Tune in as Stephanie shares what it means to be a women working within our industrialized food system, inspiring stories from diverse female farmers who are ridi
Get Passionate for Plants with Herbal Matchmaking | Featuring CoreyPine Shane
This week on Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism, we are celebrating our passion for plants in honor of Valentine's Day with the profoundly knowledgeable educator, author, "herbal matchmaker", and Director of the Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine, CoreyPine Shane (RH). Tune in as Thomas and CoreyPine explore how herbalist practitioners utilize matchmaking tools to recommend botanicals th
Energetic Herbalism, with Kat Maier | Tea Talks with Jiling
This week on Tea Talks with Jiling, we are joined by Kat Maier RH, (AHG). Kat is the founder and director of Sacred Plant Traditions, a center for herbal studies in Charlottesville, Virginia. One of her greatest accomplishments has been to train many clinical herbalists who have gone onto to begin other schools, apothecaries or open practices. In clinical practice for over 30 years, Kat teaches in
