Herbology Talk

Episode 27: Energy-based Therapies

In this episode, I am speaking with colleague and friend, Stacey Quade of Energy for Life Connection in Duluth, MN. Like many other herbal practitioners I know, she integrates energy-based healing into her practice recognizing the importance of mind, body, and spirit health. We discuss how other herbalists can choose what resonates with them concerning energy-based healing and implement this into their own practice. We also discuss teaching the community practical skills in herbalism and nutrition, and Reading the Body (a differential assessment technique to learn what areas of the body are needing focus and attention, and comprehend the tissue states of the individual). Join us to learn more about Stacey, her journey into herbalism, her future in herbalism, and her business. Find more about Stacey at Energy for Life Connection [https://www.energyforlifeconnection.com/] https://www.facebook.com/stacey.quade.7 [https://www.facebook.com/stacey.quade.7] https://www.instagram.com/staceytheherbalist/ [https://www.instagram.com/staceytheherbalist/] For more information about Margi Flint and her book "The Practicing Herbalist" along with the William Lesassier Legacy Project visit https://earthsongherbals.com/ [https://earthsongherbals.com/] I promised I would post information about the book "Blood Chemistry and CBC Analysis" by Dicken Weatherby, N.D. and Scott Ferguson, N.D here [https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Chemistry-CBC-Analysis-Perspective/dp/0976136716]

Episode 26: Therapeutic Horticulture

Join us in this episode as I speak with horticulturist, Patti Travioli of Heartwood Forest Farm. This organic farm is located in Cedar, Michigan. We had a great conversation about using plants in art, growing plants organically, and healing with plants through physical rehabilitation which is called therapeutic horticulture. Patti teaches in-person classes with each student having their own physical involvement with the plants through art, herbalism, and gardening. Below is her contact information and the links for more information about therapeutic horticulture as a profession. Patti Travioli at Heartwood Forest Farm [https://www.heartwoodforestfarm.com/] or instagram.com/heartwood_forest_farm/ [https://www.instagram.com/heartwood_forest_farm/] More information about Therapeutic Horticuture at The American Horticulture Therapy Association [https://www.ahta.org/] or if you are in Michigan at Michigan Horticultural Therapy Association [https://michiganhta.org/] Join my mailing list, purchase The Herbalist's Guide: How to Build and Use Your Own Apothecary or The Herbalist's Guide video series at https://herbalistmentor.com/ [https://herbalistmentor.com/]

Episode 25: Self-efficiency & Self-study

I had the pleasure of speaking with an herbalist I met in my own community,Aly Pierce, owner of Moon Blossom Botanicals and Piercing Arrows Homestead. Aly has been on a mission of living a self-sufficient lifestyle which includes learning herbalism through self-study. We spoke about her homestead, her training, and what the future holds for her. Self-study is a viable way to learn herbalism and we talk about its many benefits. If you wish to follow Aly on social media, you can find her on Facebook@MoonBlossomBotanicals [https://www.facebook.com/MoonBlossomBotanicals/] The Herbalist's Guide NEW video series at an introductory price of $37.99 click here [https://herbalistmentor.com/digital-products-4-1] Research Guidelines request send here [https://herbalistmentor.com/contact] Discount code for the American Herbalist's Guild membership is MaryAHG15. Join here [https://americanherbalistsguild.com/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=2]

Episode 24: The Meandering Path of Herbalism

Join me in this episode as I interview a good friend and student, DJ Freeman, an herbalist, dedicated student, and inspirational person to help you on your own meandering path in herbalism. Find out how she was "called" to herbalism through her own health, curiosity, and determination. She talks about her teachers, where she heard the term "meandering path of herbalism", and what that term means to her. She also offers great ideas and philosophies while she is describing her journey and what her niche in herbalism might be. I mentioned that I would offer links to rescue and rebuilding efforts that you could contribute to in order to help the communities hit hard by the two most recent hurricanes in the southern United States of America. Anything you can offer is much needed no matter the amount given. https://www.aboutasheville.com [https://www.aboutasheville.com] https://www.samaritanspurse.org/disaster/hurricane-helene/ [https://www.samaritanspurse.org/disaster/hurricane-helene/] I personally know Jay and Gina and I wanted to leave this here as well. His video was featured on CNN. https://www.gofundme.com/f/jaypaul-flood-recovery-effort?utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp8_t2&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=facebook [https://www.gofundme.com/f/jaypaul-flood-recovery-effort?utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp8_t2&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=facebook] HWB Disaster Relief – Herbalists Without Borders (hwbglobal.org) [https://hwbglobal.org/hwb-disaster-relief/?fbclid=IwY2xjawF6Y-xleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZQsoypBnOtBGdNKZ8qkU7HeM5CEYVuIhkftVGSDh2QxF49kkUePH0-D5Q_aem_mR7eiDUb2go9pJHroP1Q0g] I am sure there are many other good organizations that could benefit from donations. Please do your research and ask what is needed at this time. Thank you!

Episode 23: Mental Health Training

Have you ever wondered what other type of training can help benefit your practice as a clinical herbalist? Join me as I have the pleasure of interviewing Trilby Sedlacek RH(AHG) of Green Angels Herbs & Healing Arts in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Trilby received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and specialized her graduate studies to become a Marriage and Family Therapist. She began studying herbalism at a young age of 18 and became a Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild over twenty years ago. She has integrated these two passions of hers into her clinical practice over the years. Find out how this combination has helped in her practice and her personal life.