EVENT | JOURNEY TO AVALON SACRED PLANTS & FLOWER ESSENCE RETREAT IN ENGLAND

In this episode, you’ll hear from Lupo Passero, herbalist, educator, and flower essence practitioner with Twin Star Herbal, who is talking with Brooke from The Wild Temple about their upcoming Journey to Avalon Retreat in England.

Please note the updated dates for this event: July 24 - July 30 2019

There is a time in our lives when the best form of self care comes from the magic and mystery of immersing in a land far away. To not just unplug, but to be guided to the sacred, and held in a space that opens the secret places of the mysteries of our Earth and of ourselves. Perhaps it is YOUR time. Are you ready to visit the land of ancient Avalon? To walk the paths of the mystics, connect with the magic of the elements and retreat into the beautiful countryside that will replenish your innate spark? Is it time for a Soul Journey? If so, we are here for you. Brooke and Lupo, two teachers of herbal schools on the East & West coasts are gathering an intimate group for an incredible journey.

Twin Star Tribe and The Wild Temple are excited to share with you the birthplace of Dr. Edward Bach and to explore these ancient lands of magic and gentle mysticism, quite a nurturing seat of Soul to be found on the planet.

This trip is perfect for all levels of herbal experience; whether you are a beginner, the “budding” herbalist or if you’re an experienced herbalist or Flower Essence Practitioner and would like a deeper understanding of sacred plant medicine. Each day will include time with our herbal allies, interaction with the local plants and time for exploring the rich history of this sacred land. At the end of this tour, each participant will be awarded a Level One certification as a Bach Flower Essence practitioner from Dr. Edward Bach's original center for Flower Essences in Mt. Vernon UK as well as a Certificate of Completion from Twin Star and The Wild Temple to commemorate what we have discovered and learned on this trip.

Learn more about this event: http://www.twinstartribe.com/events/2019/1/21/journey-to-avalon-sacred-plants-flower-essence-retreat-in-england

Register: http://www.twinstartribe.com/the-spirit-of-ireland-1

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Plant Medicine Series: Marshmallow with Robin Rose Bennett | 126

Learn all about marshmallow in today’s episode with Robin Rose Bennett!

The digestive system is connected with the element Fire, digesting and assimilating life with passion and joy. We can help ourselves with herbal medicines when things go awry. One of my favorite digestive-system allies is marshmallow!

This audio was extracted from her excellent YouTube channel.

Learn more about Robin

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CLASS | Lara Pacheco at the Breitenbush Herbal Conference

In today’s episode we’ll hear from herbalist Lara Pacheco as she gives us a rundown on the classes she’ll be teaching at the upcoming Breitenbush Herbal Conference.

Vital Force, Chi, Yaya Guaturey, Hu, Ool; the many names of animating energy.

Description - There are many traditions that recognize the force that gives rise to breath and movement.  Lara Pacheco will share the Taino perspective along with similar yet different patterns in other healing systems.  She will also share plant allies that she specifically calls in when specifically working with this powerful, ubiquitous force of energy.

Plant Allies Here and There; Achiano + Guanajo and the Element of Fire

The beckoning cry of our ancestors has called us into this place of healing. In Boríken (Puerto Rico) our colonizer told us that the Taíno ways had been destroyed. And yet, here they are guiding the work to illuminate consciousness. This class will focus on the the unearthing of the many shackles of colonialism, and explore the journey of reconnecting with  indigenous ways of knowing. We will spend our class time on sitting with the season of Summer and drawing from the Caribbean ancestors through plants, elements, food and animal guides. We will also discuss plants cultivated and native of the PNW, and how I've incorporated these into my practice to honor ancestors of this land and to connect to place.

Lara Pacheco is a Latinx mamita, clinical herbalist and community organizer who runs Seed and Thistle Apothecary. Seed and Thistle is a herbal company that provides educational programs for youth and adults, health consultations and a monthly herbal CSH through home and heart grown medicine.  Lara also runs a full year apprenticeship program and is starting a pop up clinic, called the Seasonal Wellness Clinic, to address access to plant medicine and bodywork to her community in Cully of Portland, OR.  When not working with the plants, Lara loves playing music, and spending time outdoors with her friends and family.

Lobelia: Mischievous & Kind with Heather Irvine | 124

Today we’ll hear from herbalist and frequent HerbRally contributor Heather Irvine as she goes in-depth on lobelia. Whether you’re new to this plant or not, you’re sure to learn something!

To read the monograph in its entirety: www.herbrally.com/monographs/lobelia

Visit Heather online: www.givingtreebotanicals.com

Today’s episode is brought to you by the Breitenbush Herbal Conference.

This event is one of the nation’s longest running herbal conference and is an annual gathering for herbalists and healers of all kinds.

The next event will take place on September 5 – September 8, 2019 at the Breitenbush Hot Springs in Oregon. It’s a couple hours drive from Portland and Eugene, or an hour and half east of Salem.

People come from all corners to celebrate and learn from some of the most inspiring teachers in our herbal community.

This years speakers include Autumn Summers, Erika Galentin, Glen Nagel, Heather Irvine, Howie Brounstein, Julie James, Lara Pacheco, Missy Rohs, Nicole Telkes, Steven Yeager and Thomas Easley.

The healing waters and ancient forests of Breitenbush provide an unforgettable setting for this gathering.

Workshops, demonstrations and herb walks appeal to all levels of students. Fine handmade goods and books will be available in the Herbal Marketplace.

Much joy and laughter is to be shared during the Talent Show and Raffle. One can also take a hike along one of the forest trails, a meditative walk through the large labyrinth, start the morning with an energizing yoga practice or receive a healing massage after a day of soaking in the sacred hot springs.

 The Breitenbush Herbal Conference is so much more than just a "conference". It's a personal healing retreat for your body and mind.

LEARN MORE

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EVENT | Herb and Garden Day

Today we’ll hear from herbalist Jessica LeBrie of Black Bird’s Daughter Botanicals as she tell us about the upcoming event, Herb and Garden Day in New Hampshire.

Enjoy a day of plants, herbs, workshops and a herbal market! Herbal educators and seasoned growers from all walks of life come together to share their unique knowledge and build upon a tapestry of age old wisdom about herbs and natural medicine, native plants, organic gardening, permaculture, traditional homesteading practices, beekeeping, brewing, and the power of nature to heal.

If you are a curious seeker, intrepid plant lover, herbal entrepreneur, earth lover, or natural health advocate, this event is for YOU! Shop our Vendor Fair filled with plants, handmade soaps, herbal remedies, natural body care, herb books, artwork, jewelry, and more! We’ll also have delicious food from local and organic vendors.

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 11 PM FRIDAY, JUNE 14. IF YOU MISS THE ONLINE REGISTRATION DEADLINE, YOU CAN STILL COME - JUST PAY $40 AT THE DOOR to attend the whole event and workshops or $5 at the door to only shop at the Vendor Fair (no workshops).

TO REGISTER MORE THAN ONE PERSON, please adjust the quantity accordingly and write the names of the additional registrants in the "Other Information" section.

Registration grants you access to Herb & Garden Day on June 9, from 9am to 5:00pm, at Canterbury Shaker Village, Canterbury, NH. This includes...

  • Access to the day's workshops (except for the "Vendor Fair ONLY" registration option)

  • Access to the Herbal Market and Plant Sale

  • Breakfast and Lunch are available and sold separately

For more event details, visit: http://nhherbalnetwork.wordpress.com/herbday/

The Medicine of Roses with Selena Rowan | 123

Roses soothe us, enchant us, and inspire us. In today’s episode, we’ll hear Selena spin stories about the deep healing qualities of rose.

About Selena:

Hailing from the wild redwood forests of northern California, Selena Rowan has made her home in Portland for the past two years. A western and Ayurvedic trained clinical herbalist balancing a background in biology with a commitment to radical embodiment and reconnection to nature, Selena works to help restore reservoirs of resilience in those she supports. She strives to maintain an anti-oppression and trauma informed perspective, and she heartily welcomes people of color and LGBTQIA+ folks. Selena speaks some Spanish and warmly invites people who do not speak English as a first language. She is available to support you with range of health conditions.

Selena is grateful for the teachers who have supported her on this path: Christa Sinadinos, Greta de la Montagne, Traci Webb, K.P. Khalsa, Janet Czarnecki, Erico Schleicher, Sabel Regalia, and others. Selena dreams of a world where ideals of mutual aid, earth renewal, and love guide us in all we do.

www.ninesistersbotanicals.com

Today’s episode is brought to you by the Breitenbush Herbal Conference.

This event is one of the nation’s longest running herbal conference and is an annual gathering for herbalists and healers of all kinds.

The next event will take place on September 5 – September 8, 2019 at the Breitenbush Hot Springs in Oregon. It’s a couple hours drive from Portland and Eugene, or an hour and half east of Salem.

People come from all corners to celebrate and learn from some of the most inspiring teachers in our herbal community.

This years speakers include Autumn Summers, Erika Galentin, Glen Nagel, Heather Irvine, Howie Brounstein, Julie James, Lara Pacheco, Missy Rohs, Nicole Telkes, Steven Yeager and Thomas Easley.

The healing waters and ancient forests of Breitenbush provide an unforgettable setting for this gathering.

Workshops, demonstrations and herb walks appeal to all levels of students. Fine handmade goods and books will be available in the Herbal Marketplace.

Much joy and laughter is to be shared during the Talent Show and Raffle. One can also take a hike along one of the forest trails, a meditative walk through the large labyrinth, start the morning with an energizing yoga practice or receive a healing massage after a day of soaking in the sacred hot springs.

 The Breitenbush Herbal Conference is so much more than just a "conference". It's a personal healing retreat for your body and mind.

LEARN MORE

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Jewelweed: Oh snap! with Heather Irvine | 122

Listen in on today’s episode where herbalist Heather Irvine teaches us all about jewelweed…enjoy!

Today’s episode is brought to you by the Breitenbush Herbal Conference.

This event is one of the nation’s longest running herbal conference and is an annual gathering for herbalists and healers of all kinds.

The next event will take place on September 5 – September 8, 2019 at the Breitenbush Hot Springs in Oregon. It’s a couple hours drive from Portland and Eugene, or an hour and half east of Salem.

People come from all corners to celebrate and learn from some of the most inspiring teachers in our herbal community.

This years speakers include Autumn Summers, Erika Galentin, Glen Nagel, Heather Irvine, Howie Brounstein, Julie James, Lara Pacheco, Missy Rohs, Nicole Telkes, Steven Yeager and Thomas Easley.

The healing waters and ancient forests of Breitenbush provide an unforgettable setting for this gathering.

Workshops, demonstrations and herb walks appeal to all levels of students. Fine handmade goods and books will be available in the Herbal Marketplace.

Much joy and laughter is to be shared during the Talent Show and Raffle. One can also take a hike along one of the forest trails, a meditative walk through the large labyrinth, start the morning with an energizing yoga practice or receive a healing massage after a day of soaking in the sacred hot springs.

 The Breitenbush Herbal Conference is so much more than just a "conference". It's a personal healing retreat for your body and mind.

LEARN MORE

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Cooling Herbal Energetics for Hot Weather with Maria Noel Groves and Missy Rohs | 121

Join Maria Noel Groves and Missy Rohs in today’s episode as they discuss herbal applications for hot weather! Enjoy!

Maria Noël Groves, RH (AHG), clinical herbalist, runs Wintergreen Botanicals, nestled in the pine forests of New Hampshire. Her business is devoted to education and empowerment via classes, health consultations, and writing with the foundational belief that good health grows in nature. 


Missy Rohs is a co-founder and instructor at the Arctos School of Herbal and Botanical Studies in Portland, Oregon.  She approaches herbalism with an eye to personal empowerment, community-building, and practical engagement with healing herbs.  Her relationship to plants is guided by a strong conservation ethic and a deep love of Cascadia’s ecosystems.  She grows and wildcrafts her own medicine with a focus on sustainable herbal remedies: those that grow easily in populated habitats, and those that can be harvested in the wild with minimal impact.

Missy’s path to herbalism began with labor solidarity, community organizing, and police accountability advocacy.  She sees her herbal practice and teaching as another facet of working for social and environmental justice.

Missy will be teaching at the upcoming Breitenbush Herbal Conference in Breitenbush, OR from September 5 - 8, 2019.

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Peer Support: A Radical Paradigm with Age-Old Roots - A conversation with Dawn Cohoe and Selena Rowan | 120

Listen in with Selena Rowan as she interviews herbalist and peer support specialist Dawn Cohoe of Maple Twig Medicinals. They cover wide ranging ground exploring the concept of Peer Support, a non-hierarchical practice of giving and receiving help, most commonly applied to mental health and addictions recovery but with wide ranging applications, including herbal medicine. Peer support is based on a philosophy of respect, shared responsibility, and mutual agreement on what is helpful, with its goal to promote holistic healing and growth in the context of community. 

Dawn and Selena touch in on the radical origins of the modern peer support movement in relationship to the mental health system and mental health recovery, personal stories relating to peer support, and breaking down the false dichotomy between "those who know" and "those who don't". Dawn reminds us that when working in any helping profession, whether that be when supporting those in mental health recovery or in any other situation, we as practitioners "need more vulnerability and less fragility." 

To learn more, connect with Dawn at www.mapletwigmedicinals.com and Selena at ninesistersbotanicals.com and follow their pages on Facebook!

(Content warning: This discussion makes brief mention of suicidal thoughts. If you or a loved one are experiencing distress, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline is available 24/7 to provide support at 1-800-273-8255. )

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Backyard Herbs for Stress & Pain Support with Maria Noel Groves | 119

Today’s episode features the one and only Maria Noel Groves! Listen in as she covers lots of ground, she talks about many herbs from her new book, Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies. This episode was a keynote she gave at the 2019 NHMGAA Spring Symposium.

Get a signed copy of Maria’s new book, Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies (plus an astonishing amount of bonus goodies)

Bonus access will be emailed to you automatically on all orders placed through Maria (not on Amazon, etc.) before April 30.

Bonus e-Books contain...

  1. In-Depth Book Overview Including Easy Reference Lists of Recipes & Plants Covered

  2. Quick Guide to Medicinal Uses of Common Culinary Herbs

  3. Additional Plant Profiles of Alder, Aloe, Evergreens, Magnolia, New England Aster, Peach, Witch Hazel

  4. "Bonus Chapter" on Medicinal Mushrooms including Growing, Wildcrafting, Processing, Recipes, and Profiles on Reishi, Shiitake, Turkey Tails, Chaga, and Maitake

  5. Huge Chart Overview of Growing Needs and Habits of ALL the Plants Covered in the Book and Bonus e-Book

Four Special Remedy Making Videos Featuring Recipes from the Book!

  1. From the Tummy Soothing Garden ~ Tea: Gut Healing Tummy Tea Take 1, Marshmallow Overnight Cold Infusion (with some amazingly tasty additions!)

  2. From the Brain Boosting Garden ~ Tincture & Teas: Rosemary Fresh Plant Tincture, Fresh Rosemary-Lemon Tea, Minty Memory Tea

  3. From the Immune SOS Garden ~ Elderberry Syrup & Oxymel: Darcey Blue's Amazing Elderberry Syrup, Alcohol-Free Elder-Rosehip Oxymel

  4. Also from the Brain Boosting Garden ~ Powders & Bonbons: How to Powder Your Own Herbs, Brainiac Bonbons (honey-nut butter-herb balls)

Special Seed Coupon from Strictly Medicinal Seeds

  1. $5 off your seed order of $50 or more - AMAZING selection! Expires April 30.

10% off One of Maria's Online Herbal Study Course Series

  1. Applicable for the full Home Herbalist Series OR the Beyond the Home  Herbalist Series Expires April 30.

LEARN MORE

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REPLAY | Lion's Mane Monograph with Heather Irvine

Listen in as Heather Irvine goes in-depth on lion’s mane!

Also, we'll get to hear a fun herbal song from Kyle with Tippecanoe Herbs as he sings about oh little lion's mane.  Be sure to follow him on Instagram @tippecanoe_herbs

Here's the lyrics to the song! 

Saw you lying in the arms of a hardwood
my oh my got you on my brain.
You're sure a prize, for the eyes
Oh little lion's mane, 
Oh little lion's mane

And you gotta lotta nerve
coming here easing all my pain.
You're still mending, all my loose endings
Oh little lion's mane
Oh little lion's mane

Lion's mane, 
Lion's Mane I found
but you're up there
And I'm down here on the ground.

Thanks to Heather and Kyle for always sharing their talents with us! And thanks to y'all for listening. 

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Herbalist Interview: Hope Najjar with Selena Rowan | 116

Meet Hope Najjar - a born and raised Californian with Chicana and Lebanese roots with  incredible energy and clear vision. Hope is opening Night Hawk Art and Healing Collective in our tiny town of Laytonville, part of the Eel River watershed in rural inland Mendocino County of far northern California. The Night Hawk Collective has goals as lofty as its name sake, and hopes to serve as a community hub, empowering the community through sharing traditional methods of healing and promoting self-care. 

This community is on a precipice after over 5 years of historic drought and water crises, concurrent with historic fires (including the Mendocino Complex, the largest fire in California history), ecological fracturing, threatened extinction of our local salmon and collapse of local fisheries, and severe and sudden economic decline due to the third economic boom and bust cycle in the region's history of extractive industries (in the past few decades we've experienced the collapse of the logging, fisheries, and cannabis production industries). Amidst all this, Hope is part of a generation of young folk here working hard to cultivate a community resilient enough to survive the current and future changes we face. 

So listen with herbalist Selena Rowan of Nine Sisters Botanicals, and join the movement for sustainable, enthusiastic, loving, creative culture and community as we traverse through the unknown and unpredictable experience that is our current time.

For photos of Hope’s shop, go to www.kvadelnieksphotography.com

All photos by K. Vadelnieks ©
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What It Means to Be an Herbalist Today with Marie White | 115

Canadian herbalist Marie White dives into what it means to be an herbalist today, why adaptogens are trending, and what that means for bridging rich herbal traditions, the sustainability of wild harvesting, and the way we practice as herbalists.

Topics covered: adaptogens, cordyceps, goldenseal, Devil's Club, indigenous herbalism, overharvesting, climate change, the new herbalism

Recording credit: Robert Majewski 

Music credit (with permission): El Búho, Rumba Juankita (History of Colour edit)

Marie White is a herbalist and author. Her practice centers on intimate herbalism, which embraces body literacy, nature connection, community care, and embodied wellness. Her current focus is on herbal medicine for fertility, conception, contraception, and reproductive health. Marie is the author of The Intimate Herbal: A Beginner’s Guide to Herbal Medicine for Sexual Health, Pleasure and Hormonal Balance. She stewards regenerative medicinal herb gardens with her partner in love & life. Find her on IG at @intimateherbalism

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Consciously Integrating Mind Body Spirit and Earth with Plant Medicine Yoga: An Interview with Eugenia Merkoulov and Crystal Rose Bryan | 114

Eugenia Merkoulov, founder of Plant Medicine Yoga, follows in the footsteps of five generations of Slavic medicine women. Born in Ukraine and raised outside of New York City, she was fortunate to experience a holistically-minded and rich multicultural upbringing. ​Eugenia's discusses her Eastern European traditions, work with planetary herbalism and integrating other healing modalities to empower communities in this podcast.

Eugenia shares her unique approach with Crystal Rose Bryan, of ReVidalization, a nonprofit focusing on arts, education and rural economic development on the McKenzie River in Oregon where Eugenia resides.

Visit Eugenia online

Visit Crystal online

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The Seed, Root + Bloom Community with Xochitlcoatl Bellx | 112

In today’s episode, Xochitlcoatl Bellx will tell us all about Seed, Root + Bloom, a hood community honoring ​earth's sacred offerings and ancestral wisdom.


We invite you to come to the medicine of the plantitas, the medicine of the ancient ones, the medicine of the brujas whose tongues are still resisting:


**distance + in-person**
bipoc centered + only space: RITES OF PASSAGE
a 9 month journey to your ancestors + plant medicine in a bipoc centered, guided + remembering space. we remember our ancestors through an african spirituality, tantric yoga + mayan understanding of the chakras (energy centers). we come to build sacred and lifelong partnerships with plants + spirits


all beings wishing to connect with plants: PLANT ANCESTOR
our ancestors have taught us that we are beings of rhythms + ritual. each moon cycle we open new gateways of being as we invite plant ancestor into our healing practice. each new moon you will receive a digital copy of our plant ancestor work book blessed with a combination of materia medica (an overview of the physical, spiritual, energetic ways to work with each plant), recipes, stories, songs, meditations, original art + moon calendar.

for more on this visit seedrootandbloom.com/offerings

reparations:

for millennia, Black, Indigenous, and racially oppressed communities [bipoc] have simultaneously been enslaved and exploited by people of Western lineages, while our traditions and medicines have been taken and appropriated. We call on you to do better. we call  you to commit to a path of reparations. distribute your wealth, your resources, your political voice for our collective healing. white comrades to decolonize yourselves, to secure a healthier future for your seeds you must commit to living in resistance with indigenous, black, asian, people of color + the diaspora. fund bipoc healing today: 

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