Podcast Episodes

Can Herbs "Heal"?

Episode 248

What does it mean to heal? When are we “healed”? Are there some wounds that can’t be healed? If we can’t heal – in the sense of achieving “perfect health” – are we failures, as people or as herbalist…

Published on 7 months ago

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

Episode 247

We discuss green tea, fenugreek, and ivy leaf in this, the fourth part of an episodic sequence about the best-selling herbs in the US.

Our primary purpose for creating this series of episodes is to sh…

Published on 8 months ago

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

Episode 246

In part three of our series on the top-selling herbs in the United States, we cover wheatgrass, beet root, and ginger supplements.

As we share our opinions about these popular herbal supplements, our …

Published on 8 months, 4 weeks ago

Adaptogens, or A Nap To Gen…erate Recovery?

Episode 245

If you’re trying to decide whether you need adaptogens or a nap, well, the answer just might be both! But you can learn how to combine your adaptogens with other holistic interventions for better eff…

Published on 9 months ago

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

Episode 244

This episode continues our series covering the top-selling herbs in the United States. As we give you our thoughts about these popular herbal supplements, we’re hoping to help you break out of the bo…

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Can I Be A Plus-Sized Herbalist?

Episode 243

Katja writes…

Today a student sent me a question and it was so important, i asked her if i could (anonymously) share it, because i know other people are wondering this too.

She wrote:

"I wanted to ask f…

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Herbal Detox? Heed the Don’t Ox! ❌🐂

Episode 242

Talk of herbal detox comes up every spring – some years, earlier than others. We field a lot of questions from people asking our opinions on detox protocols, bowel cleanses, liver flushes, you name i…

Published on 9 months, 4 weeks ago

Two Herbal UTI Formulae - Moving Beyond Uva Ursi and Cranberry

Episode 241

When you think of UTI and herbs, you probably think of cranberry and uva ursi first. You’re not wrong to do so! They’re reliable and effective remedies. But if you stop there, though, you’ll be missi…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Episode 240

This episode begins an intermittent series we’ll be doing this year, covering the top-selling herbs in the United States and giving you our thoughts about them. From the perspective of a practicing h…

Published on 11 months ago

A Definitive Guide to Bitters

Episode 239

Welcome to 2025, everyone! Let’s give the year a bitter start – that’s better than a bitter end, right? If you don’t think so yet, listen to this episode and by the end, we’re sure you’ll agree!

Bitte…

Published on 11 months, 1 week ago