Ep. 5: Homesteading, Eating Wild Foods, and Metalwork with Clinical Herbalist and Blacksmith Grace Douglas

In this conversation, Jillian Erice interviews Grace Douglas, an herbalist and metal worker, about her journey into herbalism, the impact of clinical training on her practice, and her experiences with clients. Grace shares insights on the importance of nutrition in herbalism, the differences between acute and chronic conditions, and her approach to creating custom herbal formulations. The discussion also covers her experiences in homesteading, including raising rabbits and growing herbs, as well as her thoughts on underrated herbs that can benefit people's health. In this conversation, Grace Douglas shares her experiences with raising rabbits for meat, the challenges she faced, and the emotional complexities involved in taking animal lives for sustenance. She discusses her participation in the Wild Biome Project, where she will only consume local wild foods for a set period, emphasizing the importance of self-sufficiency and connection to nature. Additionally, Grace delves into her passion for blacksmithing, detailing her journey in metalwork and her aspirations to teach and promote inclusivity in the craft.   Grakka Metal Works & Wild Vitality Herbal: https://www.grakkaworks.com/ Wild Vitality Herbal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildvitalityherbal Grakka Metal Works Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grakkametalworks Wild Biome Project: http://www.instagram.com/wildbiomeproject   Original Being Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/originalbeingpodcast Intro/Outro Music by Sam V. Perry: http://www.instagram.com/sam_v_perry Watch Full Video Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@OriginalBeing