Podcast Episodes

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…

7 years, 8 months ago

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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…

7 years, 8 months ago

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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, cultivatio…

7 years, 8 months ago

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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 ty…

7 years, 8 months ago

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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 manage…

7 years, 9 months ago

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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 o…

7 years, 9 months ago

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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 t…

7 years, 9 months ago

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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, …

7 years, 9 months ago

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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 a…

7 years, 9 months ago

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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, st…

7 years, 10 months ago

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