Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchSalad Isn't Salad & Back-To-School Herbs
Episode 43
This week, Ryn leads off with some thoughts on salad: why it's often boring and nutritionally deficient, and how to boost it up with some wild greens, herbal pesto, spice blends, and feral berries - …
Published on 6 years, 5 months ago
Sleep - Of Cravings, Comedians, & Caffeine
Episode 42
In this episode both Ryn & Katja have things to share related to sleep. Katja leads off with a listener question about alcohol cravings at bedtime, then discusses some of her own strategies for copin…
Published on 6 years, 5 months ago
Pets' Paws & Topical EO Safety
Episode 41
This week, a case of histiocytoma on a dog's paw leads Katja to talk about wound care for animal companions. What to do when a furry friend has a wound? Help it out with herbs! It's not as hard as yo…
Published on 6 years, 5 months ago
Wildfires, Trainwrecks, and Cold Digestion in Hot Weather
Episode 40
The world's on fire, no one wants to admit they're occasionally catastrophic, and sometimes all you want to eat is ice cream. In this episode we'll talk about herbs to support respiratory health in t…
Published on 6 years, 5 months ago
Herbs for Introverts & Extraverts
Episode 39
Introverts & extraverts, as patterns of personality, each have their strengths and weaknesses. In this episode we'll discuss herbal allies to accommodate common discomforts experienced by those who i…
Published on 6 years, 6 months ago
Our Top Ten Tinctures
Episode 38
A listener asked us what would be our five favorite tinctures to have on hand, so this week we're each going to share with you a list of herbs we just can't live without! We talk a bit about each one…
Published on 6 years, 6 months ago
Herbs for Summer Camp & Extra Senses of Perception
Episode 37
Katja's daughter Amber is off to camp this week, so she shares with you the list of things they packed into Amber's herbal first aid kit. If you have kids headed off to camp - or are going to one you…
Published on 6 years, 6 months ago
First Aid for Burns & Sprains
Episode 36
This week we share some practical first aid herbalism for burns and sprains. Whether you're hiking far out in the woods or simply have an accident at home, these tips will help you take care of yours…
Published on 6 years, 6 months ago
Cinnamon, Vanilla, & Cacao
Episode 35
Katja & Ryn discuss how these "exotic spices" came to be ubiquitous among Americans, and how we can learn from the history of plant trade, cultivation - including some bitter history and present affa…
Published on 6 years, 6 months ago
Herbal Affinities & Softening In Service
Episode 34
Ryn leads off this week with a discussion of herbal affinities - the ways in which herbs may be centered in their effects on a particular organ or type of tissue in the body - and how these can help …
Published on 6 years, 7 months ago