Ep 68 - Latine Herbalism with Josie Castaneda

About this episode

In this episode, Sara Neil interviews Josie Castaneda about modern-day curanderismo and herbalism.

Hey friends! Spring is in full swing and we're making lots of headway on some big projects, like our greenhouse build! Today I'm excited to bring you an interview with Ioselleve "Josie" Castaneda, a modern-day curandera or practitioner of Mexican Folk Herbalism. She is the author of Latine Herbalism: A Beginner's Guide to Modern Curanderismo, Healing Plants, and Folk Traditions of the Americas . ~*~*~*~*~*~ Connect with Josie at Curandera Remedies or on Instagram Get a signed copy of Latine Herbalism . Also mentioned in the episode: Episode 61 – Italian Folk Healing with Jill Fazio ~*~*~*~*~*~ Our farm shop is full of goodies for you! If seasonal allergies are getting you down, I'd highly suggest our Green Spiral Tea ! Follow Nordic Fox Farm on: Instagram * Facebook * TikTok Coming through Hotchkiss, Colorado? Swing by our new in-person farm store at 148 E Bridge St! We'd love to see you and have a chat over a cup of tea! Use code PODCAST25 at checkout to save 10% on everything in the farm shop!

People in this episode

Host: Sara Neil

Guest: Ioselleve "Josie" Castaneda

Topics covered

• herbalism
• curanderismo
• Mexican folk traditions
• gardening
• interview

Keywords

• herbalism
• curandera
• Mexican folk healing
• gardening
• Latine Herbalism

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Curandera Remedies

Products: Green Spiral Tea

Books & works: Latine Herbalism: A Beginner's Guide to Modern Curanderismo, Healing Plants, and Folk Traditions of the Americas

Places: Hotchkiss, Colorado

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