Plant Love Radio

In this episode, we discuss handcrafted healing herbal oils, their uses, benefits, ways to make and incorporate successfully into your self-care routines.

Today I am welcoming back my teacher Kami McBride, clinical herbalist, medicine maker, and herbal educator.

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In this episode, we discuss several categories of tonics and 5 of our guest's favorite plants. We also chat about ways to make you stronger by bridging cultures, plants and people.

Today I want to introduce to you CoreyPine Shane, a North Carolina herbalist, director of the Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine, medicine maker, wild crafter and so much more. 

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In this episode, we discuss how plant spirit communications assist in understanding poisonous plants, history, energies and uses of three poisonous plants especially useful in today's culture and books on poisonous plant medicine to add to your reading list.

Meet Kathryn Solie, an herbalist specializing in ‘poisonous’ plants & plant consciousness, a tarot reader, and a meditation enthusiast. Creating communities where people can reconnect with the ancient human lineage of plant spirit communication is at the center of Kathryn's work.

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In this episode, we discuss lessons from in-depth investigation into botanical industry, explore questions for different manufacturers and recognize the most important factors in creating high quality botanical products. 

My today's guest is Dr. Ann Armbrecht. Ann is a writer and author of the Business of Botanicals new book, anthropologist and a director of the Sustainable Herbs Program. 

To explore resources, and get instructions for the Business of Botanicals raffle, head over to the Show Notes:https://plantloveradio.com/76

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In this episode, we discuss unique characteristics of Southern folk medicine, how tastes, elements and signs can help to understand clinical presentation and best place to start learning more about Southern folk medicine.

My today's guest is Phyllis D. Light, a fourth generation herbalist and healer, clinician, consultant, book author and speaker. 

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In this episode, we talk about nutrients for immune system, specific herbal medicines used in mild cases of COVID-19, and strategies for recovery and dealing with the sequelae of this illness.

Meet Andrew Bentley, a fourth generation herbalist. Andrew has been practicing and teaching for over 30 years. Recently he has been sharing his thoughts, observations and clinical experience related to herbal support in COVID-19 cases.

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In this episode, we discuss scientific evidence on mushrooms used to treatment and prevention of viral illnesses, how mushrooms help you to enhance immune system, and many fun mushroom facts.

Today I want to introduce to you Dr. Lindsay Chimileski, a naturopathic physician, acupuncturist, registered herbalist, naturalist, counselor, writer and public speaker.

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In today's conversation, we discuss a vetting approach for high quality natural supplements, explore natural skincare lines and chat about developing the most popular herbal tincture blends and cleanses. 

To help with these topics today, please meet Lily Mazzarella, an herbalist, nutritionist, teacher, whole foods chef, writer and owner of Farmacopia.

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Today, we explore how understanding of Ayurveda helps you to process the language of local plants and seasons better offering more balance and health in your life.

For this conversation I'm joined by Sophia Avramides, an Ayurvedic health consultant, herbalist, medicine maker and teacher.

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Today, we looks at herbal vitality rituals and a philosophy for combining plants for health and wellness.

For this conversation I'm joined by a teacher of mine, William Siff, Msc. AoM., L.Ac.  William is an expert practitioner of Asian and Ayurvedic medicine with over 20 years experience working with thousands of individuals and groups to successfully incorporate plant-based medicine into their lives. He is a true ‘Plant Man’ with depth of expertise across many aspects of this field - a licensed acupuncturist, ethnobotanist, medicinal herb grower, formulator and educator.

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Today we discuss why taste is so important to humans and what makes it so useful in herbal medicine, unique characteristics of each taste and how you can learn herbal medicine through recipes.

Let's welcome back Rosalee de la Forêt. Rosalee is the education director for LearningHerbs, author of two books - Alchemy of Herbs and Wild Remedies, creator of several engaging herbal online courses and registered herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild.

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To download Rosalee's recipes for Cardamom and chia seed pudding, Rose petal vinegar and Adaptogen bon bons visit show notes, and look for Let me send you a gift prompt.

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In today's conversation, we looks at essential oils through the lens of Chinese herbal medicine, discuss main 6 fragrance categories and explore what it takes to get the best quality of essential oils.

Meet Peter Holmes, Lic.Ac, MH. Peter is a medical herbalist, clinical aromatherapist and practitioner of Chinese medicine with experience that spans over 30 years.

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In this conversation we discuss how Cannabis can be a gateway herb (not drug), why entourage of medicinal herbs can enhance your success in reaching treatment goals and why pulsing is a smart idea.  

Let's welcome back Bridget Conry, an herbalist, aromatherapist, former proprietress of Elemental Herbal Apothecary, and current Director of the Outreach and Product Development for the Champlain Valley Cannabis Dispensary. 

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This episode will introduce you to 3 conditions typically addressed in medical emergencies and specific herbs useful for those. 

Today, I speak with Sam Coffman, a former U.S. Special Forces Medic, clinical herbalist and teacher with over 30 years of experience in herbal medicine.

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Today's conversation with an herbal safety scientist, regulatory consultant and an artist, is all about highlighting a beautiful union of left and right side of brain in her herbal medicine work.

Let me introduce you to Zoë Gardner, a botanist, potter, and a self-proclaimed herb nerd with over 20 years of experience working with medicinal plants. 

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Our today's conversation is all about bees, their medicine and magic, bee-derived products, and controversies associated with them.

Say hello to Susanna Raeven, a community herbalist, wise woman, medicinal herb grower and owner of Raven Crest Botanicals (a farm, retreat center and a medicine making company).

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Today we are talking about best tools and ways of incorporating spices into your life.

A friend of mine, Bevin Clare, M.S., R.H., CNS joins me for this conversation. Bevin is a clinical herbalist, nutritionist, plant lover, and a Professor at the Maryland University of Integrative Health. Bevin just published a new book Spice Apothecary: Blending and Using Common Spices for Everyday Health.

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In this episode, we are talking about listening to plants and using senses to enhance your herbal learning.

My guest, Erika Galentin is a clinical herbalist, aromatherapist, distiller, grower, and medicine-maker, consulting from Sovereignty Herbs in Ohio. She is a professional member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (UK) and the American Herbalists Guild (USA).

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In this episode, we explore what it means to wear your medicine and where you start with plant dyes.

My guest, Jennifer Johnson creates beautiful and unique botanical prints and plant dyed fiber art. Her family runs a single source dye farm. This is where they organically grow all the plants used to make incredible vibrant colors calling them “farm grown color”. The botanical prints Jennifer creates are also made using fresh plants. Each piece is inspired by nature and captures a season in time.

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In today's episode, we explore how ancient wisdom helps us to understand the contemporary science of nutrition and why eating delicious food could be counterproductive to your health.

My guest is Todd Caldecott. Todd is a medical herbalist and practitioner of Ayurveda, in practice since 1995. He is a registered professional member of the American Herbalists Guild. Todd is the Executive Director of the Dogwood School of Botanical Medicine training aspiring clinicians. He is also an author/editor of three books including Ayurveda: The Divine Science of Life, Food As Medicine, and Ayurveda In Nepal.

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Today, we're discussing the evolutionary advantage to us consuming brightly colored berries, and some of the best ways of consistently incorporating polyphenol and flavanoid-rich foods into your diet.

My guest is Guido Masé RH(AHG). Guido is chief herbalist at Urban Moonshine, clinical herbalist at the Burlington Herb Clinic, faculty member and clinical supervisor at the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, teacher in herbal medicine at the University of Vermont, and author of The Wild Medicine Solution and DIY Bitters. His approach is eclectic and draws upon many influences. 

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In today's conversation we explore ways in which seasonal living and harvesting can enrich your life,  some of the best strategies for incorporating wild plants into your life and ideals for wild plant foragers and harvesters.

Two herbalists and friends I've interviewed before, Rosalee de la Forêt and Emily Han, joined forces to write a wonderful new book, Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Medicine. And I couldn't wait with Rosalee about the new book.

Rosalee loves to inspire people to connect with nature and herbs in their everyday life. She is the best-selling author of the book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients into Foods and Remedies that Heal. Rosalee is the education director for LearningHerbs - she is the author of several great online courses including Taste of Herbs, Hearbal Cold Care and Apothecary. Rosalee is a registered herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild.

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As a listener of this episode, you can download Rosalee and Emily's recipe for Citrus Peel Cleaner recipe.  In addition, this episode includes a giveaway for their newly published Wild Remedies book.

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Today's episode is all about movement, dynamic home and work environments, why they matter, and how you can create one. We also look at the connection between our energetics and what movement skills will be best for you based on that. And of course, we discuss the plants that can enhance movement and how our activity enhances the effect of herbs.

My guest, Ryn Midura, is the co-founder of the CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism, here in Massachusetts. He consults with clients, teaches online and in-person classes, and mentors less experienced herbal practitioners. Ryn's work helps him to focus on the intersections between movement and herbalism.

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In today's episode we explore shrubs and tonics, their similarities and differences, how they are made and the basics of the Free Fire Cider movement.

My guest is Katheryn Langelier. Kathi has been studying herbs for over 20 years. She is the founder and formulator of Herbal Revolution, the company providing high quality, herbal teas, delicious tonics, elixirs and shrubs.

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This episode's raffle includes elderberry elixir, a fire cider tonic and love your lungs tea.

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In this episode, we explore the importance of flavor when herbs are introduced to your picky eaters, some of the best herbs to incorporate into baking and cooking and ways to substitute herbs seamlessly in your favorite recipes.

My today's guest is Dina Ranade, RDN, RH(AHG), IFNCP. Dina counsels private clients blending nutrition with herbalism. She is a Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild. Additionally, Dina is a recipe creator, blogger and a podcaster sharing her knowledge and expertise through Herbal Bake Shoppe and An Herbal Diary podcast.

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In today's conversation, we explore why Sonoran desert in Arizona is one of the most botanically diverse places in North America and what does it mean for a bioregional herbalists; what are some examples of desert plants and how they can be employed  sustainably; and why tapping into the heart is one of the most useful guides for anyone thinking about foraging.

Meet my guest, John Slattery. John is a practicing bioregional herbalist, educator, author and forager helping people develop deep and meaningful relationship with wild plants. His work has been widely influenced by indigenous plant healers from throughout the Americas, herbalist Michael Moore, and most importantly, the plants and wild places of the Sonoran desert.

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In this episode, we discuss an amazing herbal resource called Henriette's Herbal.  The page recently turned 20 years old, and together we'll learn about its history, plans for the future and other resources in the world of herbal medicine.

My today's guest, Henriette Kress, is a creator of Henriette's Herbal. She is an herbalist living in Finland. Many practicing herbalists and teachers use the resources on her site on a pretty consistent basis.

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In today's episode we discuss Evolutionary herbalism and energetic architecture, how each stage of evolution enhances our relationship with plants, and why elements allow us to perceive patterns in our own bodies and ways to applying this to healing.

My guest is articulate, charismatic and passionate Sajah Popham. He is the founder of The School of Evolutionary Herbalism in Southern Oregon. Along with his degree in herbal sciences from Bastyr University, Sajah has studied with a wide variety of clinical herbalists, medical astrologers and practicing alchemists.

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Today we discuss why herbalist is the interface between humanity and medicinal plants and what’s the future of herbal medicine. We explore approaches to herbal blending/formulating with intention to help creating elegant and healing preparations and review criteria and strategies for therapeutic vs beverage teas.

My today’s guest, David Hoffmann, is an internationally renowned medical herbalist who’s been practicing phytotherapy for close to 40 years. He is an author of 17 herbal textbooks and a chief formulator at Traditional Medicinals, a company that I love.

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Explore many of the plant conversations on plantloveradio.com

During today's episode I explain the reasons for narrowing down my future focus on plants and herbal medicine as I rebrand this podcast as Plant Love Radio.

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In today's episode you'll meet Lisa Ganora. Lisa is an herbalist, and an expert on phytochemical constituents in plants and medicinal foods.

I promise, you'll never look the same way at your blood oranges, parsley and other super foods.  You'll also appreciate plants' amazing capacity for healing and disease prevention.

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With the amount of information we're exposed to is exponentially increasing, I'm always looking for something that will keep me focused and sharp.

Today, I welcome back a previous guest, Maria Noel Groves, to share her expertise on the subject of herbal brain boosters. ​With more than 20 years experience in herbalism, ​Maria strives to educate and empower her students, clients, and readers with the foundational belief that Good Health Grows in Nature. 

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Today I want to introduce you to someone whose passion ensures that herbs you purchase meet all the necessary criteria of quality.

My today's guest, Jennifer Gerrity, is Chief Operations Officer for one of my favorite herbal companies, Mountain Rose Herbs. Jennifer takes special interest in procuring high quality organic herbs, spices, and teas. 

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My today's guests are Lily Mazzarella and Amy Charnay, and they are creators of a great mushroom product called Reishi Roast.  

Both Lily and Amy are herbalists, nutritionists, and teachers. Lily is also a whole foods chef, writer and a creator of Farmacopia's line of products.  Amy is a consultant, formulator and Quality Control specialist.

I love their approach to successfully and seamlessly integrating herbs into the foods you eat.

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My today's guest is Mark Blumenthal. Mark is the Founder and Executive Director of the American Botanical Council (ABC). An independent, nonprofit organization, ABC is dedicated to disseminating accurate, reliable, and responsible information on herbs and medicinal plants.

By the end of this episode, you'll get an appreciation for the current state of herbal education, research and advocacy .

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My today's guest, Dr. Mary Louise Bove, ND, has a lot of great wisdom on the topic of stress and restoration. She is a clinician, author and teacher.

Dr. Bove has over 40 years of experience in herbal medicine and 25 years of working at her clinical practice Naturopathic Family Medicine and Midwifery at the Brattleboro Naturopathic Clinic in VT. Several years ago she became a Director of Medical Education for the prominent herbal company Gaia Herbs.

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My today's guest is an herbalist and chef.  She is currently a Director of Outreach and Product Development for Champlain Valley Dispensary.

Whether you have used Cannabis medically or recreationally, Bridget shines the light on many important areas and offers important resources to educate yourself better.

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My today's guest is Margi Flint. Margi is a teacher and a friend who has been practicing as a 'village herbalist' in a local seacoast town of Marblehead, Massachusetts for the past 40 years.  

Margi is a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild and Herbal Mentor. She lectures at herbal symposiums as well as medical institutions around the States and lectures internationally. Many area doctors refer clients to the office. 

If you're curious about facial diagnosis, and would like to learn more about your constitution, this episode is for you!

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Mindy Green is a true pioneer in the field of aromatherapy. She worked as a clinical aromatherapist, regulatory consultant, and contributed to research and development of a national company Aveda. Mindy is a national authority on botanicals, nutrition, essential oils and holistic skin care. ​Her wellness-industry expertise is complemented by her active, longstanding licensure as an esthetician, herbalist and aromatherapist.

​Whether you are just starting to explore aromatherapy and holistic skin care or have been using it for years, this episode is perfect for you. ​

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My today's guest is Dr. Ann Armbrecht. Ann is a writer and anthropologist ​whose work explores the relationships between humans and the earth, most recently through her work with plants and plant medicine.

She is the co-producer of the documentary Numen: the Nature of Plants, and the author of the award winning ethnographic memoir, Thin Places: A Pilgrimage Home, based on her research in Nepal. She is a student of herbal medicine and was a 2017 Fulbright-Nehru Scholar documenting the supply chain of medicinal plants in India.

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My today's guest ​is Leslie Cerier.  I have chatted with Leslie previously on this podcast about spices.

Leslie is an international gourmet personal chef, educator, cookbook author and recipe developer. She specializes in vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free whole foods and organic cuisine. 

Leslie is a pioneer and national authority on gluten-free cooking and baking, the entire spectrum of whole grains, and cooking with wild foods. ​

By the ​end of this episode, you'll ​​understand the basics of cooking with Cannabis and will know ​where to look for additional resources on this topic.

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​My today's guest is ​Eric Parkes. He is an architect with a lifelong passion for chocolate. In 2010 Eric stumbled on the art of chocolate making during a trip to Costa Rica. This discovery lead to the next several years of ​nearly-continuous and obsessive chocolate making and creation of his company, Somerville Chocolate.

We'll ​discuss the basics of chocolate making, explore some of chocolate health benefits, share thoughts on Eric's bean to bar chocolate CSA and ​help you to grow your fascination with chocolate.

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​My today's guest is ​a true a mycophile (or lover of mushrooms) and his name is Jeff Chilton. ​Jeff ​studied ethno-mycology at the University of Washington in the late sixties and started working on a commercial mushroom farm ​upon graduation.                  

In ​1989 he started a medicinal mushroom company Nammex​. Nammex was the first to offer a complete line of Certified Organic mushroom extracts to the US nutritional supplement industry. Nammex extracts are used by many supplement companies and are noted for their high quality based on scientific analysis of the active compounds.

​​My hope is that by the end of this episode you'd want to continue digging deeper, learning about medicinal mushrooms and bringing ​them into your life. ​

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​My today's guest is ​Sara Chana Silverstein. Sara Chana is an Registered Herbalist RH (AHG) who ​introduces her clients to herbs and teaches them how to include ​plants in their lives to help them feel stronger and more able to cope both emotionally and physically. ​

She is also an author, columnist, keynote speaker, adult education teacher, community advocate for women and children, a wife and mother of seven children.

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I first met my today's guest when I took her class on herbal oil making and has been fascinated by her work ever since. Her name is Kami McBride. 

Over the past 30+ years she has been teaching and inspiring others how to use herbs in their daily lives for cooking, gardening, skin care, stress reduction and preventative health through her Women's Wisdom curriculum and so much more.

By the end of this episode, you'll appreciate Kami's perspective on life and healing and will enjoy her recommendations for better health and wellness. 

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​My guest is ​Lisa Estabrook. Lisa is a ​graphic designer, an artist and a​ gardener. She has over ​30 years of experience working in her gardens, tending and talking to the flowers and plants that grow there. 

​Her intention, through her art, is to share the healing wisdom of the plants that graciously support us and all life on this planet. 

​Lisa's hope is that the beautiful plants and flowers she paints and the soul messages they provide, will spark or support your healing journey, as it has hers, and that in turn contributes to the health and well-being of us all.

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​My guest is Dan Clapp. Dan is an engineer by training, yet few years back he discovered a new passion he is excited to share with the world.

​Today, together with his family, he owns 1634 Meadery in Ipswich, Massachusetts. This is where he makes mead by fermenting honey and creating interesting combinations of flavors. Mead has not yet become as popular as other alcoholic beverages, but the world of mead-making ​has rich history and exciting future.

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My guest ​is ​Maria Noel Groves. ​With more than 20 years experience in herbalism, ​Maria strives to educate and empower her students, clients, and readers with the foundational believe that Good Health Grows in Nature. 

Maria is a journalist who has been formally educated by the country's top herbalists. ​She opened her private practice, Wintergreen Botanicals, ​in 2007. ​She's registered as a professional herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild. ​

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My today's guest ​is ​Brittany Wood Nickerson.  ​Brittany is a practicing herbalist, author, health educator, and cook. Her knowledge of nutrition and a passion for using food as medicine is beautifully combined with her training in Western, Ayurvedic and Chinese herbal medicine. 

Brittany is the founder and primary instructor of Thyme Herbal, where she teaches the three-year Herbal Apprenticeship Program, as well as courses in earth-based ritual and spirituality. Brittany's ​teaching and learning approaches emphasize personal empowerment, holistic self-care, and intentional living.

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My today's guest to speak with me. Her name is Deb Soule. Deb is an herbalist, gardener, teacher and author.

One of her dreams and desires is to make organic herbs easily accessible to women and families living in rural areas. In the fall of 1985, with her first mail order catalog and a small selection of herbal extracts and teas, Deb launched Avena Botanicals in Windsor, Maine. 

Deb's passion for plants, gardens and healing and her commitment to sharing herbal knowledge with others is central to her work.

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My today's guest is Liat Racin.  Liat is a Massachusetts-based creator of 7 beautiful mushroom blends she graciously shares with friends and family through her company Tamim Teas.

Liat's knowledge and thoughtful approach to putting together her blends inspires her friends to take care of our bodies and minds with these great preparations.  

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My today's guest is Patricia Kyritsi Howell. Patricia has more than twenty years’ experience as a clinical herbalist and teacher. Her book, Medicinal Plants of the Southern Appalachians is one of the foremost resources on the topic of regional native plant medicines.

She is the co-owner of Wild Crete Travel LLC, a small tour company specializing in unique custom travel experiences on the Greek island of Crete.

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My today's guest is Linda Shanahan. Linda is a Registered Nurse with an over a decade of experience providing care in the hospital setting. She offers her patients and clients a balanced approach to understanding safe, practical and effective self care with herbs.

As an educator Linda created a program to help promote self sufficiency, a deeper sense of well being, and a stronger community of environmentally conscious people.

Linda's farm Barefoot Botanicals strives to provide her customers with the highest quality herbs and herbal products on the market, grown by herbalists Pennsylvania.

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David Crow, L.Ac. ​is one of the world’s foremost experts and leading speakers in the field of botanical medicine and grassroots healthcare.

He is a master herbalist, aromatherapist and acupuncturist with over 30 years experience and is an expert in the Ayurvedic and Chinese medical systems.

David is a renowned author, a poet, and is the founding director of Floracopeia Aromatic Treasures.

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My today's guest is Rebecca Snow. A licensed nutritionist and herbalist; Rebecca has a passion for helping individuals get healthy using foods, herbs and lifestyle changes. In addition to seeing clients, Rebecca teaches workshops and mentors new practitioners.  

Rebecca practiced at Optimal Health Physicians an Integrative Medical Practice in Rockville, MD specializing in chronic infection and disease. She completed an International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) preceptorship and has lectured widely on Lyme disease and weight loss. I'm excited to have this timely conversation with her about natural strategies for Lyme disease.

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My today's guest is Dr. Pratibha Shah, BAMS, MD (Ay), MPH, a leading Ayurveda expert with 25 plus years of practice. 

Dr. Shah shares her passion for Ayurveda and presents the concepts in a very simple way so they are easily understood and implemented.  

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My today's guest ​is ​Kevin Spelman, PhD. Kevin is a trained principal scientist ​with experience in research models, laboratory set-ups, quality control and product development and formulation. And at the same time, he loves to ​explore energy patterns ​and understand mystical presence of plants.

By the ​end of this episode, you'll learn about the complexity of science of plants. But ​the biggest lesson is appreciating plants and including them into your life in many different forms ​and recognizing your body's immense wisdom. ​

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​In this ​episode ​I share with you my love affair with apples. The more I learn about them the more fascinated I become.

My guest today​ is ​Matt Kaminsky. Matt is an orchardist and arborist. He is also a cider maker, writer and a musician.

Today he shares with us a lot of different facets of his passion for this ​amazing fruit.

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My today's guest ​​​is 7Song, and he wears many different hats. 7Song is a nature lover, herbal practitioner and Director of Holistic Medicine at the Ithaca Free Clinic.

He created, and has been teaching and ​directing a variety of courses and programs at The Northeast School of Botanical Medicine. 7Song is a highly respected speaker, science lover and critical thinker. 

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My today's guest ​is Katja Swift. ​Katja is an herbalist and teacher. She helps her clients to rebuild relationships with their bodies​ by teaching them ​to eat real food, work with medicinal plants, and reestablish important connections in their lives.

​Together with her husband Ryn Midura, Katja ​co-directs herbal programs and courses at the Commonwealth Center for Holistic Herbalism. In addition to that, she is an herbal podcaster and a new book author.  ​

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My today's guest ​is Guido Masé.  ​Guido is a clinical herbalist who lives in Burlington, Vermont.  He specializes in holistic Western herbalism drawing upon many influences.

Guido has been called a botanical genius. He practices at the Burlington Herb Clinic, is a chief herbalist for Urban Moonshine, a bitters and tonics company, and an educator at the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism.

He is the author of two booksThe Wild Medicine Solution and DIY Bitters: Reviving the Forgotten Flavor.  

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Orna Izakson, ND is an Oregon-based writer, gardener, herbalist, and naturopathic doctor. ​

​She came to naturopathy through an interest in her health, ​her passion for environment and science, and ​her love of plants. ​Orna is a graduate of National University for Natural Medicine. ​

As a naturopath she treats people, not conditions. Her tools of trade are people's medicine otherwise known as plants​ along with food, homeopathy and hydrotherapy. ​

Orna's job is to remind her patients that natural cures are in their hands, cupboards, bathtubs, and refrigerators. She is a teacher and cheerleader, helping her patients toward better health.

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​Lucy Kreger is a kombucha brewer.  She is a local female entrepreneur, a co-owner of Luluna Kombucha, and a Narragansett native.

Lucy shares the magic of her kombucha with her customers. She is a multi-passionate individual - some of her interests include business, environmental science and nutrition.

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Leslie Cerier is an international gourmet personal chef, educator, cookbook author and recipe developer. She specializes in vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free whole foods and organic cuisine. 

Leslie is a pioneer and national authority on gluten-free cooking and baking, the entire spectrum of whole grains, and cooking with wild foods. ​ She teaches private and group classes.

By the ​end of this episode, you'll become much more knowledgeable about herbs and spices Leslie uses in her cooking.  ​

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Camille Freeman, MS, CNS, LDN is an herbalist, nutritionist, ​and physiologist. She previously ran her own ​practice ​primarily working with clients on fertility, pregnancy and postpartum health. Today, teaching is ​Camille's full-time job. 

She is ​a lover of all things academic, having accumulated two master’s degrees ​(one in Herbal Medicine ​and another in Physiology & Biophysics).

I love how Camille integrates science and traditional wisdom in her teaching and practice and was very excited to invite her to speak about strategies for stress relief for busy students and professionals.​

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Steph Zabel, MSc, is an herbalist and botanical educator who helps urban dwellers connect with the plant world. She teaches seasonally-oriented herbal classes that focus on local plants, herbal medicine-making techniques, and plant identification.

Steph is also the creator of Herbstalk, Boston’s community herbal conference.

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Lisa Masé is a culinary medicine educator. After a decade of healing from chronic parasites, anxiety and depression, an eating disorder, and food allergies, Lisa took health into her hands with food as medicine.

Lisa works with people who want to make a lifestyle shift as well as those trying to heal with food chronic conditions such as Celiac, Crohn's, Colitis, IBS, and Diabetes, Cancer, IBD, SIBO, Hashimoto's, and auto-immune disorders.  

​​Lisa also creates food-based healing programs ​to find a balanced weight, feel energized and nourished, rest well, and practice cooking simple, seasonal meals that are attuned to your body type and healthy ​eating habits.

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Emily Han empowers people to cultivate a mindful relationship with nature and nourishment. 

As an herbalist, educator, and recipe developer, she focuses on topics such as handmade food and drinks, wildcrafting and gardening, and connecting to the natural world.

She is the Communications Director for LearningHerbs.com and the author of Wild Drinks & Cocktails: Handcrafted Squashes, Shrubs, Switchels, Tonics, and Infusions to Mix at Home.

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​David Winston RH (AHG) is an herbalist and ethnobotanist with over 40 years of training in Cherokee, Chinese and Western herbal traditions.  He is a clinician, teacher, author, creator and so much more. 

I graduated from two of David's clinical herbalist programs and excited to have this conversation with him today.

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​For over a decade ​Rosalee de la Forêt has been helping people to radically change their health using herbs and other natural remedies. Rosalee has over 10 years of training as an herbalist, from ethnobotany and wildcrafting to clinical herbalism. ​Rosalee is a professional member of the American Herbalist Guild RH (AHG).

She is the Education Director for LearningHerbs.com, ​one of the most innovative herbal companies that exists today. ​Rosalee is the author of three LearningHerbs online courses produced ​including the Taste of Herbs, Herbal Cold Care, and Apothecary. Recently she published a book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients into Foods and Remedies that Heal.

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"​​I have gone where few go, seen what few seen, and participated in some highly unusual and memorable scenes." ​​​Chris Kilham

Chris Kilham is a medicine hunter, author and educator. ​He has conducted medicinal plant research in over 45 countries. Chris worked with companies to develop and popularize traditional plant-based food and medicinal products (like kava, maca, rhodiola, tamanu oil and hundreds of other plants) into market successes.

​Chris passion is to bridge worlds, regularly sharing information about other cultures through presentations and media. CNN calls ​him “The Indiana Jones of natural medicine.” As a TV correspondent and guest, he speaks about medicine hunting, traditional botanical medicines, nutraceuticals, psychoactive plants, environmental and cultural preservation and other related topics for a broad and diverse variety of audiences.

An avid body surfer and adventure traveler, Chris lives and works in Massachusetts with his wife. Together they travel the globe on Medicine Hunter expeditions, and work ​to promote plant medicines, environmental protection and cultural preservation.

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In addition to seeing clients and practicing herbal medicine since 1997, Richard Mandelbaum teaches classes in clinical herbal medicine, medicine making, and ​ botany, wild edible plants and mushrooms.  

He is a founding partner, director, and ​faculty at the ArborVitae School of Traditional Herbalism, David Winston’s Center for Herbal Studies and the Tristate College of Acupuncture.

Richard has been an avid student of our native flora for over twenty five years.  In his herbal practice Richard blends use of our native medicinal plants with Chinese and Western herbal traditions.

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Leslie Cerier is an international gourmet personal chef, educator, cookbook author and recipe developer. She specializes in vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free whole foods and organic cuisine. 

Leslie is a pioneer and national authority on gluten-free cooking and baking, the entire spectrum of whole grains, and cooking with wild foods. ​By the ​end of this episode, you'll be salivating and ready for ​some wonderful vegetarian food.

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J​ulia Whelan is a friend, colleague and a collaborator of mine for many years. She is a medical librarian ​interested in the area of natural medicines. 

Julia guides me over the years on how to look for good sources of web information. And in this episodes she talks about ways of becoming a more savvy information seeker.

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A computer programmer and a finance professional by training, Sandeep became curious about his roots.  His family opened a ghee (clarified butter) shop in India close to 130 years ago.  After a long journey, Sandeep knew he had to share this gift with the American audience.

A little while ago, I sat down with him during a conference to talk about ghees, oils, and other fats, and how he incorporates herbal medicine into his creations.

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Jerry Angelini is ​the national science educator for one of my favorite mushroom companies, Host Defense. I learned about the company and its' creator Paul Stamets about 15 years ago. Since that time I've been following their research and reading Paul's books.  ​

Mushrooms have always been an important part of my life, possibly because of my heritage. I truly became fascinated by mushrooms once I started exploring the research and health benefits. ​

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My today's guest is Bevin Clare.

Bevin is someone I deeply admire and respect - a thoughtful practitioner, inspiring educator and researcher, well-respected professional, and just amazingly fun person.  

Learn today how to begin your explorations in the field of herbal medicine.

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Welcome to the 1st episode of a podcast where you explore how you can create a better and healthier life.

In this episode, Lana talks about her journey, inspiration for this podcast and more. 

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