I consider myself a spiritual person, but I hate how most herbalism talks from this channel and its guests (and many others in the herbalism world) seem to focus so much on the spiritual aspect of herbalism. It’s HIGHLY alienating to people who don’t share those beliefs at all, or to people who ARE spiritual, but don’t share the same views. So many people think herbalism is “alternative medicine” or that it is for hippies, hipsters, and quacks! I truly believe people think that way because of this obsession with spiritism. I went on a plant walk with an herbalist last year and all he could talk about was how these plants open your third eye or bring out the lion in Leos born in August. I’m not into astrology. I don’t believe in third eyes. I just want to learn how to identify plants safely, use them in my life, and respect the earth. This appreciation is not exclusive to someone who likes astrology and spiritism. More than Half the attendees were rolling their eyes and the other half was split - either they were into it or didn’t know what to think. I felt it was a HUGE missed opportunity to connect with people of all mindsets. An opportunity this podcast is also missing, too. A compromise would be to offer at least half of the content with the more scientific person in mind, and the other half can focus on the souls of your plant friends and mercury being in retrograde if that floats peoples boats. It’s reinforcing the “Kookie/weirdo/ hipster” stereotype that plant lovers constantly endure! My own husband told me once that foraging sounded “hippy dippy.” if we taught herbalism the same way we teach other sciences with some modifications to make it fun people wouldn’t think that way. It wouldn’t be an alternative. It’d be a STANDARD!

Beautiful episode, I love this podcast anyway whenever ican get to it and this was really a hear warmer.. thanks again for all you do.🙏🏼❤️

I love herbs, organic herbs 🌿 , am happy he found his dream life. Am praying that I can grow my own home garden 🪴.

The Rosemary Gladstar episode was so inspiring and such a good overview of the herbal community. Great reminder of how beneficial these amazing plants are to every aspect of life ♥️

I listen to the owner conversation So he hates capitalism Maybe if he do much loves socialism he should move to North Korea and he will work like a slave and have nothing no business no house no food Exactly how he will like it Shame on you You creepy socialist That is why I hate hate the leftys They are all into green and saving the planet But in the other side it’s good to make lots of money You are disgusting

Appreciate your enthusiasm, but a little too much banter and just share your knowledge on what we need to know.

So fun to listen to & informative at the same time. Thank you!!!!

As an herbalist, I am boycotting Mountain rose herbs. They have a highly influential platform, and should use it to divest from and denounce Israel’s occupation of Palestine. In addition, extraction of Dead Sea salt is detrimental to the ecological integrity of the region. As herbalists and stewards of earth and healing, we especially have a duty to harvest responsibly and advocate for the oppressed peoples on earth who are barely surviving, let alone healing. (To be clear, this is not an anti-Semitic statement, as the occupation is funded by US & British imperialism and carried out by the government of Israel.)

Thank you for this wonderful, amazingly informative herb podcast. This was my very first podcast ever and it far surpassed any expectations I had. I am a massage therapist, new mother, and plant enthusiast who is trying to incorporate Mother Nature and all her healing herbs and fungi into every aspect of my life and my family’s lives. This podcast has quite honestly changed my life. I can never express how thankful I am for you and your existence and everywhere your curiosity has taken you. From Florida, with love ♥️🍄

Exploring this podcast I came across this episode. I am not a herbalist but I am a certified naturalist. This podcast offers very uneven info. Some correct but some just plain wrong. Specifically, his lengthy talk on the “herb” chaparral. First, chaparral is not a herb or even a particular plant, rather it is a community of a variety of specific plants usually growing at low to moderate altitudes in the western US. There is no one plant that can be referred to as chaparral which renders this portion of the lecture nonsense.

Great way to learn more in a relaxing, chill way.

Always enjoy this podcast and learn something new and helpful about herbalism and health

This guys speaks so fast and jump all around!! Like if you were listening a political debate. Don’t engaged you it all. Herbalism is about passion, about connection and understanding with the people. This guy have a lot of knowledge and he know what’s he saying but definitely needs other skills for recording. Podcast. Thanks!

I love this podcast. Information is well organized, and descriptive. I listen to many different herbalism podcast, and I think this might be the best one yet. I can’t wait to hear more.

Best alternative podcast out there! Love your blog, love your products, and the people who do the workshops are amazingly nice and helpful. Love the indepth teaching here!