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Herbology Talk
by Mary Colvin
Find guidance and great advice for the student training in herbalism every other week. Join Mary Colvin RH(AHG) as she interviews herbalists, schools, and other resources relating to multiple topics specific for all levels of herbalists in their continued studies! Her goal is to offer multiple resources for the furtherment of herbalism training.Mary is the author of "The Herbalist's Guide: How to Build and Use Your Own Apothecary" available now for preorder and the host of Herbology Talk Free Quarterly Meet-ups which gathers every fourth Tuesday once a quarter. This meet-up supports the student of herbalism, offers guidance and advice, and creates a network of peers. She is also the creator of the Training in Herbalism and Ask the Herbalist series on TikTok @simpletrainingherbalistMary offers insights and guidance for beginner, intermediate, and clinical herbalists. She is a Clinical Herbalist, Business Owner, Formulator, Mentor, and Author.
Episodes
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Episode 27: Energy-based Therapies
In this episode, I am speaking with colleague and friend, Stacey Quade of Energy for Life Connection in Duluth, MN. Like many other herbal practitioners I know, she integrates energy-based healing into her practice recognizing the importance of mind, body, and spirit health. We discuss how other...
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Episode 26: Therapeutic Horticulture
Join us in this episode as I speak with horticulturist, Patti Travioli of Heartwood Forest Farm. This organic farm is located in Cedar, Michigan. We had a great conversation about using plants in art, growing plants organically, and healing with plants through physical rehabilitation which is...
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Episode 25: Self-efficiency & Self-study
I had the pleasure of speaking with an herbalist I met in my own community,Aly Pierce, owner of Moon Blossom Botanicals and Piercing Arrows Homestead. Aly has been on a mission of living a self-sufficient lifestyle which includes learning herbalism through self-study. We spoke about her…
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Episode 24: The Meandering Path of Herbalism
Join me in this episode as I interview a good friend and student, DJ Freeman, an herbalist, dedicated student, and inspirational person to help you on your own meandering path in herbalism. Find out how she was "called" to herbalism through her own health, curiosity, and determination. She talks...
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Episode 23: Mental Health Training
Have you ever wondered what other type of training can help benefit your practice as a clinical herbalist? Join me as I have the pleasure of interviewing Trilby Sedlacek RH(AHG) of Green Angels Herbs & Healing Arts in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Trilby received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and...
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Episode 22: Parenting, Education, & Herbalism
I am introducing listeners of Herbology Talk to my friend, Lea Pfeifer from Michigan. A long-time student of herbalism, an educator herself, and a neurodivergent homeschooling mom. This episode will pull your heart strings as you relate to many of the steps in Lea's journey learning herbalism and...
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Episode 21: Herbal Knowledge & Passion
I had the honor of being joined by Lindsey Feldspaugh RH(AHG), Program Coordinator of Herbal Academy and entrepreneur of Plant Matters. We had a great time discussing the passions we find within herbalism and her personal journey moving towards clinical herbalism and education. Find out more…
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Episode 20: Legacies of knowledge
I sit down with the one and only Margi Flint RH(AHG) of Earthsong Herbals and author of The Practicing Herbalist to discuss the importance of recognizing our teachers and mentors. Her current project is devoted to sharing the legacy of William LeSassier who was one of her visual diagnostics...
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Episode 19: Nature, Herbalism, & Homesteading
Join me as I have a conversation with Lucretia Jones of the House of Lukaya and Off Gridish Homestead, Board member of Herbalists Without Borders, and reality TV guest on Homestead Rescue. We dive deep into the practice of reconnecting with nature, homesteading and herbalism and how they work...
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Episode 18: Survivalism & Empowerment
I am joined by social justice activist Lottie Spady of Earthseed Detroit. We speak about her mission and approaches to teaching herbalism and how she empowers her community to survive and thrive. She believes that a person's life experiences can contribute to the knowledge and practice in...
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Episode 17: Good Medicine Confluence 2024
Join me and Jesse Wolf Hardin from Plant Healer Magazine and the Good Medicine Confluence. Find out how Jesse describes what it means to practice herbalism and how the Good Medicine Confluence began. We discuss together our own training in herbalism and how that has changed over the years. Jesse...
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Episode 16: Foraging Skills
On this episode, I am joined by TikTok creator, Amelia South of Black Sun Farms. Amelia has been studing foraging for the last 18 years and we discuss why she began learning about foraging, where she received her training, and how she came up with the name Black Sun Farms. Join the conversation…
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Episode 15: Trusted Resources for Research and Study
I am joined by renowned herbalist and author, Maria Noel Groves of Wintergreen Botanicals in a discussion about researching and having trusted resources for the student and practitioner. We first discuss the beginnings of Wintergreen Botanicals along with the current courses and the available...
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Episode 14: Resources, Inspiration, and Challenges
In this episode of Herbology Talk, I am speaking with one of my favorite herbalism advocates, Mason Hutchison from HerbRally. We have a lighthearted discussion about Mason's journey into herbalism with his personal inspiration and challenges during that time. We also discuss how HerbRally has...
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Episode 13: Medicinal Mushrooms
I am excited to join Gina Rivers, founder of River "Seng MycoHerbalism and science educator and formulator for Host Defense Mushrooms as we discuss adding some training in medicinal mushrooms alongside herbalism. It is a joy to talk with Gina about her start in herbalism and mycology along with…
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Episode 12: The Lead Creatrix
Today, I am joined by Sovereignty Herb's own Lead Creatrix, Erika Galentin. Find out more about Erika as a clinical herbalist and mentor while enjoying some interesting conversation about her start into herbalism and aromatics. Erika has a lot of upcoming training opportunities to offer the...
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Episode 11: A Student's Journey
In this episode, I am joined by Cassidy Gonsoski, owner of Rooted Homestead and a current student in herbalism. The discussion takes you on Cassidy's journey learning herbalism with the joys and obstacles she has encountered. We talk about her goals and what steps she is taking to get there. It…
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Episode 10: Client Centered Practice
In this episode of Herbology Talk, I have a conversation with another one of my beloved herbal mentors, Leslie Alexander, of Restoration Herbs. We discuss her educational background and training journey into herbalism to begin with, and then we have a discussion of what Leslie describes as a...
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Episode 9: Self-Sufficiency
Self-Sufficiency is a skill that everyone including herbalists could benefit from whether it is involves foraging, wildcrafting, or growing their own food. I am joined by Karen Langan, co-owner of Mulberry Creek Herbs Farm located in Huron, Ohio. Karen has learned self-sufficiency early on in her...
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Episode 8: Eclectic Herbal Training
I am joined by the one and only "Herbchick", Lori Osterloh-Hagaman owner of The Herbchick LLC and host of Wholistic Bad Ass Podcast. We have a fun discussion revolving around Lori's own eclectic herbal training which is my term to describe the many different types of training a person can get (or...
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Episode 7: Advice and Need for the Future Herb Farmer
The Herbal industry has grown so much and the need for quality herbs for both the herbalist and the community is much needed now and for the future. If you have any interest or plans to grow your own herbs for resale, join myself and Henriette den Ouden of Habanera Farm as we discuss why future...
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Episode 6: Mentoring in Clinical Herbalism
I have the privilege of speaking with one of my own beloved mentors, Leslie Williams, M.Ed, RH(AHG). As we dive into her personal experiences and connections with the plants, you can get a better feel for her passion as both a mentor and an herbalist. Leslie offers support and encouragement for…
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Episode 5: Self-care and Social Media
I am joined by Mel Mutterspaugh of The Herbalist's Path to talk about self-care practices and social media. Our conversation gets into the benefits of self-care for the herbalist and the pros and cons of herbal education on social media. Mel's focus of educating the family base targets…
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Episode 4: Botany and Foraging
I am joined by Abby Artemisia of The WANDER School located in North Carolina. Our discussion revolves around the training she can offer regarding Botany and foraging. Training in both of these areas is needed for the herbalist wanting to identify and harvest their medicine. The conversation…
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Episode 3: Botanical Sanctuaries and the National Geographic Herbal
We are speaking with Mimi Prunella Hernandez RH (AHG) Executive Director of the American Herbalist Guild, recipient of American Botanical Council's Mark Blumenthal Community Builder award, steward of the Ponderland Botanical Sanctuary, and the author of the upcoming National Geographic Herbal…
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Episode 2: Finding Inspiration in Herbalism
I am joined by Amanda Ferguson, Ohio Herb Center Coordinator, to discuss what inspiration we each use to continue studying in herbalism. The conversation turns to the different careers in herbalism, advice about setting goals in order to choose your path, and the importance of researching your...
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Episode 1: Combining Permaculture Practices with Herbalism
We are speaking with Denise Cusack of Wholly Rooted Farms about her training and expertise in herbalism, aromatherapy, and permaculture along with the training she offers students. The conversation leads to how these foundations can help students of herbalism especially in…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Find guidance and great advice for the student training in herbalism every other week. Join Mary Colvin RH(AHG) as she interviews herbalists, schools, and other resources relating to multiple topics specific for all levels of herbalists in their continued studies! Her goal is to offer multiple resources for the furtherment of herbalism training.Mary is the author of "The Herbalist's Guide: How to Build and Use Your Own Apothecary" available now for preorder and the host of Herbology Talk Free Quarterly Meet-ups which gathers every fourth Tuesday once a quarter. This meet-up supports the student of herbalism, offers guidance and advice, and creates a network of peers. She is also the creator of the Training in Herbalism and Ask the Herbalist series on TikTok @simpletrainingherbalistMary offers insights and guidance for beginner, intermediate, and clinical herbalists. She is a Clinical Herbalist, Business Owner, Formulator, Mentor, and Author.
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Find guidance and great advice for the student training in herbalism every other week. Join Mary Colvin RH(AHG) as she interviews herbalists, schools, and other resources relating to multiple topics specific for all levels of herbalists in their continued studies! Her goal is to offer multiple...
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