Plant Love Radio

In this episode, we discuss the misconceptions and cultural perspectives on herbal sleep aids, explore favorite herbs for sleep (from heavy hitters to gentle allies), explore the benefits of different dosages forms and much more. Today I am welcoming back Maria Noel Groves, an herbalist, teacher, and author. Show Notes: https://plantloveradio.com/81 To explore episodes giveaway and bonuses visit show notes, or https://plantloveradio.substack.com This episode is supported by Plant Love Online Supplement Store, to learn more visit https://plantloveradio.com/shop If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star rating and review at https://RateThisPodcast.com/plantloveradio

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. Show Notes: https://plantloveradio.com/79 To explore Kami's free workshop visit show notes, or https://plantloveradio.com/kamiherbaloilsclass This episode is supported by Mountain Rose Herbs, to learn more visit https://plantloveradio.com/mountainroseherbs If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star rating and review at https://RateThisPodcast.com/plantloveradio

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. Show Notes: https://plantloveradio.com/77 To get a gift and podcast bonuses, visit https://ko-fi.com/plantloveradio This episode is supported by Mountain Rose Herbs, to learn more visit https://plantloveradio.com/mountainroseherbs If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star rating and review at https://RateThisPodcast.com/plantloveradio

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. Show Notes: https://plantloveradio.com/75 To participate in the raffle and get to podcast bonuses, visit https://ko-fi.com/plantloveradio This episode is supported by Mountain Rose Herbs, to learn more visit https://plantloveradio.com/mountainroseherbs If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star rating and review at https://RateThisPodcast.com/plantloveradio

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. Show Notes: https://plantloveradio.com/73 To get a gift and podcast bonuses, visit https://ko-fi.com/plantloveradio This episode is supported by Mountain Rose Herbs, to learn more visit https://plantloveradio.com/mountainroseherbs If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star rating and review at https://RateThisPodcast.com/plantloveradio

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. Show Notes: https://plantloveradio.com/71 To participate in a giveaway of Avraveda Envision elixir, visit https://ko-fi.com/plantloveradio This episode is supported by Mountain Rose Herbs, to learn more visit https://plantloveradio.com/mountainroseherbs If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star rating and review at https://RateThisPodcast.com/plantloveradio

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. Show Notes: https://plantloveradio.com/69 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. This episode is supported by Mountain Rose Herbs, to learn more visit https://plantloveradio.com/mountainroseherbs If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star rating and review at https://RateThisPodcast.com/plantloveradio

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. Show Notes: https://plantloveradio.com/67 To get a guide to herbs that combine well with Cannabis, visit show notes, and look for Let me send you a gift prompt. This episode is supported by Mountain Rose Herbs, to learn more visit https://plantloveradio.com/mountainroseherbs If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star rating and review at https://RateThisPodcast.com/plantloveradio

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. Show Notes: https://plantloveradio.com/65 To participate in a raffle, visit show notes, and follow the prompts. This episode is supported by Mountain Rose Herbs, to learn more visit https://plantloveradio.com/mountainroseherbs If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star rating and review at https://RateThisPodcast.com/plantloveradio

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. Show Notes: https://plantloveradio.com/63 To participate in a giveaway, visit https://ko-fi.com/plantloveradio This episode is supported by Mountain Rose Herbs, to learn more visit https://plantloveradio.com/mountainroseherbs If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star rating and review at https://RateThisPodcast.com/plantloveradio

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. Show Notes: https://plantloveradio.com/61 To participate in a giveaway of a gorgeous mini plant dyed silk scarf, visit https://ko-fi.com/plantloveradio This episode is supported by Mountain Rose Herbs, to learn more visit https://plantloveradio.com/mountainroseherbs If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star rating and review at https://RateThisPodcast.com/plantloveradio

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. Show Notes: https://plantloveradio.com/59 This episode is supported by Mountain Rose Herbs, to learn more visit https://plantloveradio.com/mountainroseherbs If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star rating and review at https://RateThisPodcast.com/plantloveradio

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. Show Notes: https://plantloveradio.com/57