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The Holistic Herbalism Podcast — 301 episodes

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1

Can Herbs "Heal"? (Replay)

2

Thorn Medicine (Replay)

3

Is Perimenopause Making You Tired?

4

Take Care of Each Other

5

What's a Good Herb for...?

6

Hibiscus Energetics by Species & Part

7

Build Your Herbal Confidence - a Practice Game!

8

Vetting Your Herbalism Sources: Red Flags & Green Flags

9

Uncertainty versus Imposter Syndrome for Herbalists

10

Affordable Analogues for Expensive Herbs

11

Don't Choose Herbs "For" A Diagnosis - Do This Instead

12

Plant ID Apps vs Your Brain 📱🧠

13

Tulsi for Everyone!

14

Herbalists' Views on the Top-Selling Herbs (Part 14): Dandelion, Rhubarb, Ginseng

15

Herbalists’ Views on the Top-Selling Herbs (Part 13): Bacopa, Senna, Rhodiola

16

Herbalists' Views on the Top-Selling Herbs (Part 12): CBD, Fennel, Oats

17

Thorn Medicine

18

Herbs for Happiness

19

Herbalists' Views on the Top-Selling Herbs (Part 11): Yohimbe & Horny Goat Weed

20

A Whole New Body

21

The Herbal Year in Review, 2025

22

You're A Trainwreck. (edition 2025)

23

Herbalists’ Views on the Top-Selling Herbs (Part 10): Valerian, Pumpkin, Goji, Red Yeast Rice

24

December Delights! 🌲🌲🌲

25

Gut-Heal Tea: Variations on a Theme

26

Elderberry Syrup Isn't Everything

27

Our Model for Clinical Herbalism Mentorship

28

Herbal Care Kits for Fall, for All!

29

Herbalists' Views on the Top-Selling Herbs (Part 9): Aloe & Flax + New Market Data!

30

Aging Is OK, Don't Freak Out

31

Herbalists' Views on the Top-Selling Herbs (Part 8): Milk Thistle & Black Cohosh

32

Support the Resistance - An Herbalism Clinical Skill

33

Herbalists' Views on the Top-Selling Herbs (Part 7): Tribulus, Pycnogenol, Garlic

34

Mutual Aid Startup Guide

35

Thinking Through Herb-Drug Interactions

36

Herbalists' Views on the Top-Selling Herbs (Part 6): Saw Palmetto, Cinnamon, Echinacea

37

Bandaging Basics & Mummy Parties

38

Bug-Out Bags & Stay-In Stashes, The Herbalist's Way

39

Herbal First Aid Kit Maintenance

40

Disaster-Proofing Herbal Business Part 2: Offerings & Audience

41

Disaster-Proofing Your Herbal Business

42

Herbalists' Views on the Top-Selling Herbs (Part 5): Ginkgo, Guarana, Maca

43

Can Herbs "Heal"?

44

Herbalists' Views on the Top-Selling Herbs (Part 4): Green Tea, Fenugreek, Ivy Leaf

45

Herbalists' Views on the Top-Selling Herbs (Part 3): Wheatgrass, Beet Root, & Ginger

46

Adaptogens, or A Nap To Gen…erate Recovery?

47

Herbalists’ Views on the Top-Selling Herbs (Part 2): Apple Cider Vinegar, Cranberry

48

Can I Be A Plus-Sized Herbalist?

49

Herbal Detox? Heed the Don’t Ox! ❌🐂

50

Two Herbal UTI Formulae - Moving Beyond Uva Ursi and Cranberry

51

Herbalists' Views on the Top-Selling Herbs (Part 1): Psyllium, Elderberry, Turmeric, Ashwagandha

52

A Definitive Guide to Bitters

53

Herbal Holiday Gifts for YOU! 🎁

54

Just Press Play

55

Interview with Ashley Bissonnette-Murphy

56

Starting A Compounding Herbal "Apothecary"

57

On Discomfort, Evasion, & Challenge

58

[REPLAY] What You Should Know About Choosing An Online Herb School

59

[REPLAY] Six Herbs for Cognitive Decline Prevention

60

Emergency Readiness Needs A Meal Plan

61

Time Management & Productivity for Herbal Business People

62

Starting A Clinical Herbalism Business

63

Acknowledging Complexity Is Not Gatekeeping

64

Starting An Herb Shop

65

Starting An Herbal Products Business

66

Herbs A-Z: Zingiber 🫚

67

Herbs A-Z: Withania & Zanthoxylum

68

Herbs A-Z: Verbascum & Verbena

69

Herbs A-Z: Urtica & Vaccinium

70

Herbs A-Z: Ulmus & Uncaria

71

Herbs A-Z: Trifolium & Turnera

72

Herbs A-Z: Thymus & Tilia

73

Herbs A-Z: Taraxacum & Thuja

74

Herbs A-Z: Solidago & Stachys

75

Herbs A-Z: Schisandra & Scutellaria

76

Reality vs Reality in Herbalism

77

Herbs A-Z: Sambucus & Sassafras

78

Don't Let the Feds Get You Down

79

The Herbal Sisters Project in Kurdistan, with Anna Rósa

80

Herbs A-Z: Salvia

81

[REPLAY] An Herbalist's Guide to Successful Self-Experimentation

82

[REPLAY] How To Practice Herbalism Every Day

83

Fallow Month

84

Herbs A-Z: Rubus

85

Herbs A-Z: Rumex & Rosa

86

Herbalist Is A Verb

87

Herbs A-Z: Rhodiola & Rhus

88

Herbs A-Z: Prunella & Pulmonaria

89

Herbs A-Z: Pedicularis & Polygonatum

90

Herbs A-Z: Pinus & Plantago

91

Herbs A-Z: Palmaria & Passiflora

92

Herbs A-Z: Ocimum & Oenothera

93

Herbs A-Z: Monarda & Nepeta

94

Herbs A-Z: Mentha, Mentha, Mentha!

95

Herbs A-Z: Lycium & Matricaria

96

Herbs A-Z: Lavandula & Leonurus

97

Herbs A-Z: Inula & Juniperus

98

The Herbs We Didn't Pack

99

[REPLAY] Herbs For Physical Challenges (What Ryn Took To MovNat Level 3)

100

[REPLAY] 4 Medicinal Mushrooms: Shiitake, Maitake, Reishi, Lion’s Mane

101

[REPLAY] Equinox Thoughts On Balance & Amphoteric Herbs

102

We Don’t “Use” Herbs

103

How To See Stress In Wild Plants

104

Climate Change Is Reducing Herb Harvests

105

Let's Practice - Anxious Insomnia

106

Herbs A~Z: Tilia & Melissa

107

Herbs A-Z: Hibiscus & Hypericum

108

Herbs A-Z: Glycyrrhiza & Gynostemma

109

Herbs A-Z: Filipendula & Foeniculum

110

What You Should Know About Choosing An Online Herb School

111

Herbalism In A Time Of Collapse

112

Herbs A-Z: Erigeron & Eupatorium

113

Herbs A-Z: Elettaria & Eleutherococcus

114

Herbs A-Z: Crataegus & Curcuma

115

Herbs A-Z: Codonopsis & Commiphora

116

Herbs A-Z: Citrus & Cinnamomum

117

Herbs A-Z: Centella asiatica & Cichorium intybus

118

Herbs A-Z: Calluna vulgaris & Centaurium erythraea

119

Herbs A-Z: Betula & Calendula

120

Herbs A-Z: Asparagus & Astragalus

121

Herbs A-Z: Asclepias & Aspalathus

122

Herbs A-Z: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi & Artemisia vulgaris

123

Herbs A-Z: Artemisia absinthium - Wormwood & Absinthe

124

Interview with Shawn Donnille of Mountain Rose Herbs

125

Herbs A-Z: Angelica & Artemisia dracunculus

126

Herbs A-Z: Alnus & Althaea

127

Herbs A-Z: Agastache & Alchemilla

128

Herbs A-Z: Achillea & Acorus

129

Herbalism & Climate Change: The Plants!

130

Herbalism & Climate Change: Fires

131

Herbalism & Climate Change: Flooding

132

Herbalism & Climate Change: Heatwaves

133

Does Hops Cause Depression?

134

3 Herbs for Toothache Relief

135

Can Seaweeds Fix Everything?

136

Breathing Exercises & Herbs for Breath Work

137

Top 3 Herbs for Seasonal Allergies

138

Herbal Tattoo Care

139

Listen-Along Plant Sit Meditation

140

Saw Palmetto Doesn't Discriminate On Gender

141

Ground Ivy: Sometimes It's Hard To Hear

142

Herb of the Month - An Essential Herbalism Learning Method

143

Equinox Thoughts On Balance & Amphoteric Herbs

144

Enhancing Herbal Salves with Tinctures

145

Grow Your Own Calendula This Year

146

Flexible Formulation for Herbal Cold Sore Remedies

147

How Herbs Are Different From Supplements

148

You Don't Have To Be Perfect

149

Our Top Topical Herbs for Acne

150

5 Herbs We Got At The Grocery Store This Week

151

4 Herbs We Give To Our Dog

152

Herbs Help Us Feel Our Way Through Difficult Times

153

An Herbalist's Guide to Successful Self-Experimentation

154

COVID Revisited

155

A Case Study: Herbs and Nightmares

156

4 Medicinal Mushrooms: Shiitake, Maitake, Reishi, Lion's Mane

157

Herbs and Grief, at the Death of the Year

158

Herbs As Mantra - Mental Reset & Redirection

159

Six Herbs for Cognitive Decline Prevention

160

Accessible Herbalism for Respiratory Ailments

161

Accessible Herbalism for Emotional Support

162

Accessible Herbalism for Digestive Discomforts

163

Accessible Herbalism for Wound Care

164

[REPLAY] How To Not Be A Guru

165

[REPLAY] Resilience Not Dogma

166

[REPLAY] How Herbs Enhance Holistic Lifestyle Interventions

167

[REPLAY] Alternatives to Adaptogens for Burnout

168

[REPLAY] Vacation Is Mandatory & Jiaogulan

169

Accessible Herbalism for Sleep

170

Accessible Herbalism for Pain Management

171

Accessible Herbalism for Weight Management

172

Accessible Herbalism for Edema

173

Accessible Herbalism for Diabetes

174

Accessible Herbalism for High Blood Pressure & High Cholesterol

175

Herbalism & Mutual Aid

176

Herbs for Trauma Recovery & Resistance

177

The Fifth Pillar Is Community

178

This Is Not The Practice Of Medicine

179

A Holistic Herbal Tick Bite Protocol

180

Four Herbs for Moms

181

Where Do We Go From Here, Corona?

182

Six Herbs for COVID Anxiety

183

How To Practice Herbalism Every Day

184

Learn Herbalism Like an Instrument or Language

185

Herbal Home Nursing Basics

186

A Week In The Life Of Two Herbalists

187

Herbs for Coronavirus Preparedness

188

Rebecca Altman & The Wonder Sessions

189

Formulating Cocktail Bitters for Flavor & Action

190

Grow Your Own Herbs

191

Working With Herbs For Chronic Pain

192

Handmade Herbal Aphrodisiacs for Valentine's Day Delight

193

New Moon Down Time

194

Sustainability for Herbalists

195

Herbs to Supercharge Bone Broth

196

Herbs for Whole30: Help Reduce Cravings, Improve Digestion, & Boost Nutrition

197

Real Life Resolutions

198

Holistic Herbalism for Anxiety

199

Hawthorn

200

Maybe You Don't Have To

201

How To Learn A New Herb

202

How Herbs Are Different From Drugs

203

The Definitive Guide to Herbalism

204

Don't Let The Perfect Be The Enemy Of The Good

205

Holistic Strategies & Herbs for Joint Pain

206

Everything Will Be Fine: A Simple Herbal Stress Remedy

207

Small Healthy Changes Help You Make Big Ones

208

Herbs For Physical Challenges (What Ryn Took To MovNat Level 3)

209

Creating A Culture of Support

210

Herbs for Athlete's Foot

211

How We Make Our Winter Elixir

212

Nicole Rose & The Prisoner's Herbal

213

3 Medicinal Invasive Plants

214

Herbs for Healthy Skin Care

215

Herbal Awareness Rituals for Everyone

216

notCoffee - Katja's Decaf Herbal Coffee Replacement

217

Lymphatic Herbs

218

Herbal Smoking Blends & Herbs To Quit Smoking

219

Our Wedding Herbs

220

Common Herbs and Cancer

221

Friends of Nettle (Herbal Formulas In Pairs)

222

The Role of Herbs In Heroic Medical Interventions

223

Motherwort for Mother's Day!

224

DIY Herbal Spring Cleaning Products

225

Urban Wildcrafting Ethics & Guidelines

226

Herbs to Control Sugar Cravings

227

Foundational Health Strategies & Evolution's Expected Inputs

228

Herbal Energetics: Tissue States

229

Herbs for Psoriasis

230

Rooted & Ready Alterative/Adaptogen Herbal Formula for Endurance, Resilience, & Detox

231

Herbs for Seasonal Allergies

232

Health Is Your Right ... And Your Responsibility

233

How To Choose The Right Herbs For Sleep

234

Herbs for Stress-Induced Heartburn in Teens

235

Two Herbalists Get The Flu

236

Herbs for Psychological First Aid

237

How To Not Be A Guru

238

Herbs for First Aid & Disaster Response

239

Top 7 Herbs for Nutritionists and Dietitians

240

Herbal Hygge!

241

Holistic Herbalism for Chronic Headaches & Migraines

242

Herbal Resolutions

243

Herbs & the Holidays: Solstice

244

Herbs & the Holidays: Handling Food Allergies & Sensitivities

245

Herbs & the Holidays: Herbal Gift Ideas

246

Herbs & the Holidays: Medicinal Virtues of Culinary Herbs

247

Herbs & the Holidays: Emotional Support

248

Cold & Flu Herbs (Beyond Elderberry Syrup & Thyme Steam)

249

The Apothekers

250

Intentional Inconvenience, Rhodiola Rhapsody, Stimulants for Midwives, & "Poisonous Mints"

251

Exam Time!

252

West Virginia Herbal Medics

253

A Few Herbs On Our Shelf

254

Pumpkin Spice - That's Herbalism Too!

255

Tinnitus & Headaches

256

Caring for Eldercaregivers & Botulism

257

How To Start A Free Herbal Clinic

258

Empty Nests & Challenges

259

Salad Isn't Salad & Back-To-School Herbs

260

Sleep - Of Cravings, Comedians, & Caffeine

261

Pets' Paws & Topical EO Safety

262

Wildfires, Trainwrecks, and Cold Digestion in Hot Weather

263

Herbs for Introverts & Extraverts

264

Our Top Ten Tinctures

265

Herbs for Summer Camp & Extra Senses of Perception

266

First Aid for Burns & Sprains

267

Cinnamon, Vanilla, & Cacao

268

Herbal Affinities & Softening In Service

269

Back Pain & Sparkling Summertime Herbal Drinks

270

Vacation Is Mandatory & Jiaogulan

271

Resilience Not Dogma

272

Tulsi & Formulating Absent Friends

273

Sore Throat Herbs & Classic Cancer Cure-alls

274

Herbal Allies for Eating Disorders & Herbal Muscle Rub

275

Exploring Energetics With Our Book & Getting Through A Tough Day

276

A Woman In (Herbal) Science & Heartburn 1-2-3

277

Anti-Inflammatory Herbs Beyond Turmeric & Dreaming With Mugwort

278

Taco Seasoning Herbs & -Ency vs -Icity

279

Schisandra & Peppermint

280

A Movement & 3 Herbs For Back Pain

281

Herbs for Braces & Constituents from the Plant’s Perspective

282

Birth-Day Herbs & Support The Mama

283

Good Health Is Your Responsibility

284

Pleurisy In Daughter-Caregivers

285

Three Sleep Strategies + What I Should Have Done

286

Emotional Support for Mothers & Teens

287

Harm Reduction Herbalism + African Ashwagandha

288

Alternatives to Adaptogens for Burnout

289

Herbs & Strategies for Physical Labor

290

Simple Herbs for Digestive Health

291

Our Students Love Linden

292

Simple Herbal Self-Care Tips + A Joint Support Decoction

293

Year-End Reflections

294

Goldenrod for Hanukkah + A Solstice Elixir

295

Yaupon + On Being A Boring Herbalist

296

Dynamic Desk Work + Crazy for Cranberries

297

Ryn Gets Sick + Katja’s Herbal Introspection

298

Some Favorite Herbal Books

299

Small But Mighty + Unconditionals

300

Avoiding Adaptogen Debt + Emotionalymphatics

301

I’ll Have What They’re Having + Apples & Oranges