Podcast Episodes

Elderberry Syrup Isn't Everything

Episode 265

Elderberry syrup isn’t everything an herbalist has to offer to someone suffering from a cold, the flu, COVID, RSV, or any of the other respiratory ailments to which we humans are susceptible. Despite…

Published on 23 hours ago

Our Model for Clinical Herbalism Mentorship

Episode 264

We’ve been running a clinical herbalism mentorship program of one kind or another for more than fifteen years. We have some thoughts! Today’s episode is all about our model for a clinical herbalist m…

Published on 1 week, 3 days ago

Herbal Care Kits for Fall, for All!

Episode 263

If you haven’t made herbal cold/flu/COVID care kits for your household yet, now is the time! Herbal care kits are one of our very favorite things. Here’s the premise: when you’re sick, it’s hard to t…

Published on 3 weeks ago

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

Episode 262

This week we continue our investigation into the best-selling herbal supplements in the US. First, an update: the 2024 Herbal Market Report data is here!

The overall picture is very similar to the 202…

Published on 1 month ago

Aging Is OK, Don't Freak Out

Episode 261

When Ryn first met Katja, she was in the habit of inflating her age a bit. Why? Because as an herbalist – at that time – it was preferable to present as older, even as an ‘elder’, if possible. Times …

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

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

Episode 260

Herbs #22 and 23 on the top-selling herbs list for 2023 were milk thistle and black cohosh.

Today we continue our series on commercially popular herbs, and share our views as herbalists on the actions…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Support the Resistance - An Herbalism Clinical Skill

Episode 259

When you’re using your herbal skills to help others – whether you’re doing that as a Clinical Herbalist in private practice, volunteering in your community, or even just caring for your own family – …

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Episode 258

On the top-selling herbs list for 2023 (the most recent data), the herbs in places #19-21 were Tribulus terrestris, Pycnogenol (an extract of Pinus pinaster), and garlic. Today we continue our series…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mutual Aid Startup Guide

Episode 257

Mutual aid projects are a natural place for herbalists to gravitate, and setting one up in your community is easier than you think! Our mutual aid startup guide is a free resource we offer you to hel…

Published on 3 months ago

Thinking Through Herb-Drug Interactions

Episode 256

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Sussing out herb-drug interactions is complicated! In this …

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago