Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHerbs 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, 11 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, 11 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, 11 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 7 years ago
Back Pain & Sparkling Summertime Herbal Drinks
Episode 33
This week Katja had a bit of back pain, and has some thoughts to share with you about how this can happen an what to do about it. From mindset management to gentle movements for the release of tensio…
Published on 7 years ago
Vacation Is Mandatory & Jiaogulan
Episode 32
Katja this week reflects on a bit of wisdom surrounding downtime, and on the ways in which stress management can sometimes be the most difficult of our fundamental pillars of health, or the one that …
Published on 7 years ago
Resilience Not Dogma
Episode 31
Katja shares a hard-fought lesson: that health is not equivalent to merit, and that as herbalists it's important for us to stay away from idea that there is A Right Way and We Know It. Instead our ro…
Published on 7 years ago
Tulsi & Formulating Absent Friends
Episode 30
Since it's Herbstalk's 2018 Herb of the Year, Katja wants to finally give Tulsi its due with a quick monograph for you today!
As promised last time, Ryn shares an exercise in herbal formulation: atte…
Published on 7 years, 1 month ago
Sore Throat Herbs & Classic Cancer Cure-alls
Episode 29
After seeing Rising Appalachia the other night, Katja wanted to sing! She sang so much she gave herself a sore throat. So today she'll tell you all about her favorite herbs for soothing sore throats!…
Published on 7 years, 1 month ago
Herbal Allies for Eating Disorders & Herbal Muscle Rub
Episode 28
Katja shares her thoughts on herbal supports for those who are coping with eating disorders. Herbs can help reduce anxiety, center us in the body, stimulate appetite, and make it easier to manage cra…
Published on 7 years, 1 month ago