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Herbal Wisdom

by KrisVaughan

Kris Vaughan shares herbal medicine usage information. Kris is a Certified Clinical Herbalist and the Program Director of Herbal Wisdom Institute.

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Episodes

  1. Growing Your Own is Essential to Herbalism - with Stacy Leal-Isla

    In our very first episode with Candice as the steward of our herb school, we meet Stacy Leal Isla, an herbalist and grower specializing in sustainable agriculture and botanical skincare. Stacy will be teaching a vital class for all folks who love botanical’s and want to grow their own, “The...

  2. Cultivated vs Wildcrafted Herbs

    Herbal Wisdom Podcast - Cultivated Herbs vs. Wildcrafted Herbs. In this episode of our podcast, Kris Vaughan, Rachel Alm, and Candice Cook discuss the differences between cultivating herbs and wildcrafting them. What is the benefit to both ways of obtaining herbs and what is our ethical...

  3. What Makes an Herbalist?

    What makes an herbalist and are they all the same? In this episode of Herbal Wisdom 3 different herbalists discuss their personal philosophies and methodologies of herbal medicine. When we embrace the differences of every herbalist we get a beautiful opportunity to reach people for healing. Kris...

  4. The Role of Alcohol in Herbal Tinctures

    Many people who are new to taking herbal tinctures become concerned when the alcohol percentage reads over 40%. Why is the alcohol so high and is that safe? In this episode, Kris Vaughan explains the role of alcohol in herbal extracts (tinctures) and gives some comparison to common foods and...

  5. Lessons from the Plants with Herbalist John Slattery

    John Slattery joins Kris Vaughan on this episode to discuss lessons from the plants during this current time of changing reality due to pandemic concerns. John shares his message from ocotillo and how we each can begin to release fear and assumptions surrounding the current state of affairs. John...

  6. Become Your Own Medicine Woman with Audrey Barron

    In this episode, Kris Vaughan interviews Audrey Barron of Gaia Chef about developing connection to our food and medicine and becoming your own medicine woman (or man). Audrey discusses her journey onto the plant path and how we each have an opportunity to empower ourselves by learning to grow our...

  7. Immune Support for Coronavirus

    Coronavirus has everyone very afraid and confused about what to do. You don't have to just wait to see if you will get sick, there are things you can do now to support your immune system for this virus but also for flu and colds. This episode was a webinar presented by Kris Vaughan, herbalist and...

  8. Botanicals for Women's Health - Supporting Healthy Menopause

    Menopause is treated as a disease in conventional medicine circles but is this necessary? Menopause is a woman’s birthright; the right to move freely into the next phase of life where we truly know who we are and have a sense of freedom. Moving through this phase comfortably is a priority and...

  9. Botanicals for Women's Health - Menstrual Irregularities and PMS

    Botanical medicine provides us with many tools useful for common menstrual complaints. This presentation is useful for any practitioner working in women’s health and who wishes to provide foundational support using botanical medicine. Kris Vaughan offers her experience using botanicals for...

  10. Herbal Flavors and Energetics

    Kris Vaughan, CH discusses how herbal flavors and energetics can simplify how you choose herbs. You can apply these concepts to herbs and formulas but also to people and health conditions. Energetics and flavors allow us to formulate with the idea of always working to bring balance to the herbal...

  11. Herbal Infused Honey with Bella Donna

    Bella Donna is an herbalist and bee keeper, and the co-creator of the SW Herb Fest with Kris Vaughan. In this episode, Bella Donna explains the difference between herbal honey and herbal infused honey. She shares her experiences with making herbal infused honey over the years.

  12. Southwest Tree Medicine with Darcey Blue

    Kris Vaughan interviews herbalist Darcey Blue about the medicine allies of the trees of the Southwest. Darcey Blue is a shamanic herbalist and wildcrafter, an earth medicine guide, a wilderness first responder, and the owner of Shamanaflora in Flagstaff, AZ. www.herbalwisdominstitute.com

  13. PMS and PMDD - an Interview with Dr. Katie Stage

    Kris Vaughan interviews Dr. Katie Stage, a licensed Naturopathic Physician and Faculty member at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM) in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Stage will be a speaker at the SW Herb Fest in Prescott, Arizona on May 19, 2018 where she will be teaching natural…

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  14. Teaching People Self-Reliance - an interview with Peter Bigfoot

    Kris Vaughan interviews Peter Bigfoot, a renowned herbalist and teacher of self-reliance from Arizona. Peter talks about his philosophy on teaching others how to heal themselves. Peter Bigfoot will be teaching at the SW Herb Fest in Prescott, Arizona in May of 2018. www.swherbfest.com

  15. Essential Oil Essentials - Interview with Hedda Fay

    Kris Interviews Certified Aromatherapist, Hedda Fay. They discuss essential oil safety and the education that is involved in becoming a Certified Aromatherapist. Hedda will be a speaker at the SW Herb Fest on May 19, 2018 in Prescott, Arizona.

  16. Living an Herbally Infused Life - Interview with Bella Donna

    In this episode, Kris Vaughan interviews Bella Donna, a Holistic Healthcare Practitioner and beekeeper in Central Arizona. Bella shares how she lives an herbaly infused life and her involvement with the SW Herb Fest to be held May 19, 2018 in Prescott, Arizona.

  17. PCOS from a Naturopathic Approach - Interview with Dr. Stephanie Nishek

    Kris Vaughan, CH interviews Stephanie Nishek, ND about the prevalence of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and why she has made women's health a main focus of her practice in natural medicine. Dr. Nishek will be a speaker on this topic at the SW Herb Fest in May 2018. www.swherbfest.com

  18. Herbal Medicine and Pharmaceuticals

    What is the difference between herbal medicine and pharmaceuticals? Kris Vaughan discusses how they each work in the body and how toget the most out of your herbal medicine.

  19. Herbs for Women's Health

    Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and menopausal symptoms are often helped with herbs. In this episode, Kris Vaughan discusses a few herbs for women's health issues.

  20. Herbs for Inflammatory Bowel Conditions

    In this episode, Kris Vaughan talks about Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis and Diverticulitis and herbs that can be used for these inflammatory bowel conditions. www.herbalwisdominstitute.com

  21. Herbal Remedies for Anxiety and Depression

    www.herbalwisdominstitute.com Kris Vaughan, CH discusses her top four choices of herbal nervines for anxiety and depression. She discusses how she uses passionflower, chamomile, catnip, and lemon balm.

  22. Interview with Kris Vaughan on Broad Perspectives Radio, Tucson

    Kathy Harris and Aspen Green of Broad Perspectives radio in Tucson, AZ interview Kris Vaughan to discuss herbal medicine and some useful DIY remedies.

  23. 5 Steps to Heal Leaky Gut

    What is Leaky Gut and what can we do about it? Kris discusses symptoms, causes, and herbs for healing leaky gut.

  24. How to Make the Perfect Cup of Medicinal Tea

    Learn the difference between a beverage tea ann a medicinal tea and how to make the perfect cup.

  25. Edible and Useful Desert Plants

    Kris talks about some of her favorite edible and useful plants in the Arizona desert.

  26. Practicing Natural Medicine in a Modern World - Dr. Stephanie Nishek

    Kris Vaughan interviews Stephanie Nishek, ND. owner of Aurora Naturopathic Center in Minot, North Dakota. Dr. Nishek discusses practicing natural medicine in a modern world, the role of herbal medicine and nutritional approaches in medical care, as well as some of the challenges and opportunities...

  27. Elderberry Saved Me From Being A Snotty Mess

    What do you do when you start to come down with a cold and you are a snotty mess? Here's what I did. Herbs take work but it's worth it. Listen to why they work so well.

  28. Introduction to Herbal Wisdom

    Introduction to Herbal Wisdom Meet Kris Vaughan, Certified Clinical Herbalist, and get a preview of what will be coming up in future podcasts. On Herbal Wisdom we get to explore the uses of herbal medicine, healing plants of the Desert Southwest, and meet various herbalists and natural health...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Kris Vaughan shares herbal medicine usage information. Kris is a Certified Clinical Herbalist and the Program Director of Herbal Wisdom Institute.

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Kris Vaughan shares herbal medicine usage information. Kris is a Certified Clinical Herbalist and the Program Director of Herbal Wisdom Institute.

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