The Herbalist's Path
Episodes
Living With The Rhythm Of Your Natural Cycle
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever wondered why some days you're like a super human able to knock down that todo list in one flying leap, while others, all you ...
Oats & Herbs With Herb Dada Mason Hutchison From Herb Rally
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a while since I've brought you an interview on the podcast, and this guest is someone I've wanted to share with you for so lo...
Herbs To Help Your Kids Focus
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes it can be hard for our kiddos to focus in school, whether homeschool or in another school, there are herbs to help your kiddos stay focused,...
The Best Herbs To Keep Your Kids Well Part 2
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's important that we choose herbs and foods to keep our kids immune systems strong all year long. In this episode I chat about 3 of my favorite...
The Best Herbs To Keep Your Kids Well Part 1
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we near the school year, we also head into cold and flu season, which means missed days of school, and missed days of work for us parents.But the g...
One Herb, Many Uses!
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A common thing I see as smore people are discovering the world of plant medicine, is that they hear about a plant being "good for one thing"...
Herbs To Beat The Summer Heat!
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's no doubt about it, summer is the BEST! Except when there's no way for you to beat the heat. Fortunately, there's several herbs ...
Herbs May Not Work For You, Here's 4 Reasons Why
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Herbs are amazing, and can be incredibly powerful healers. And, sometimes they just may not work for you. In this episode I break down four common re...
Best Herbs For First Aid & Summer Fun
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Summer fun never fails to have a blooper or two, and someone is bound to get burned, cut, broken, in one way or another.That's why it's so i...
Ease Stress & Anxiety For Your Kids With These 3 Herbs
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Life can be stressful, and it's absolutely stressful for our kids. In this episode, we'll chat about 3 of the best herbs to turn to when it...
Weeds! Your Food & Medicine Take 2
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your backyard is loaded with tons of food and medicine. The same food and medicine that so many of us have been raised to think of as "weeds&quo...
3 Medicinal Weeds You Can Use As Food & Medicine
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Weeds weeds wonderful and medicinal weeds. Truth is, there's potent and powerful medicine in these abundant plants.And yet, toxic crap like round...
Planning Your Medicinal Herb Garden
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's so many things to consider when it comes to planning your garden each year. What food will you grow? What herbs will you grow? Medicinal,...
Nourishing Nettles Great Food & Medicine
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about one of the most nourishing plants out there.A plant that is feared by many, due to its oh so famous sting, yet a plant that is incr...
Walking The Herbalist's Path With Amanda Stanley
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what your life would be like if you started using more herbs and plants as medicine?Well in this episode I interview budding he...
The Herbal Entrepreneur With Yolanda Joy
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Herbal Entrepreneur Conference with some of the best herbalist and herbal business owners sharing their lessons of all kinds of angles of bei...
Why You Shouldn't Take Elderberry Syrup Every Day
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elderberry syrup is an immune boosting herbal powerhouse to keep the sickness away.And it’s certainly more sustainable and trustworthy than most of ...
3 Herbs For Heart Health
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United states.And, February is American Heart Health month, so what better time than now to talk ab...
Meet Your Herb Garden Mentor Robin Haglund
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how you can start growing your own medicinal herb garden?Or perhaps you already do, but you're wondering how you can make ...
3 Of The BEST Ways To Get Your Kids To Take Herbs
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's no secret that everybody is getting sick these days.And, that kids and the places they go are breeding grounds for germs viruses and bacteri...
Herbs & Nature Connection w/ Rosalee de la Forêt
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rosalee is someone I've followed for over a decade. She's a brilliant herbalist, and much like me, also a passionate nature lover.For Rosale...
3 Herbs To Reduce Inflammation In Your Gut
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stuck with Brain Fog? Irritability? Stubborn Weight Gain? Random Rashes? Or Tons Of Tummy Troubles?The reality is that the key to your health lies in ...
Botany, Community, & Passion w/ Shana Lipner Grover
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the herbalist journey of brilliant herbal educator, botanist, community connector, and all over beautiful human, Shana Grover of Sage Country...
Spice Up Your Health with Cinnamon & A Heart Healthy Shrub Recipe Too!
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The holiday season has us snacking on tasty treats everywhere we turn. Most of the time, they're loaded with sugar and other unhealthy options, b...
Seed Saving, Homesteading, & Herbalism w/ Bevin Cohen
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine your life where you're so connected and rooted to the ways of the Earth, that not only do you grow your own food, but you also make your ...
Elderberry Syrup!! How to Kick the Flu Before You Can Say "Achoo!"
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's Autumn here in the Pacific Northwest of the USA-- leaves are changing, rain is starting to fall, the kids are back to school. That also mean...
Lemon Balm is for Kids! (But Not Just for Kids)
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Silly parents, Lemon Balm is for kids!....Well, it’s for you grown-ups out there too. Lemon Balm is on my list of favorite plant friends not just be...
SwapCast! Sharing Space & Insight w/ the Plant Cunning Podcast
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Well, this episode is a mighty special episode! I had the fantastically fun honor of doing a pod swap with my friends over at the Plant Cunning Podcas...
Stewardship & Sustainability with Author/Herbalist Christa Sinadinos
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I am so excited to have had this opportunity to sit down with herbalist, educator, & author Christa Sinodinos. In this episode we share with each ...
Healing The Body & The Mind From The Root Cause with Brooke Aichroth
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode finds me in conversation with Brooke Aichroth, an herbalist and healer right down the road from us, here on Mt. Hood. Although not at the...
The Dandy Dandelion and Why She Deserves Better
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So a little while ago, my podcast editor requested an episode on dandelion (Taraxacum officinale). As an herbalist, I assume everyone knows all about ...
First Aid Herbs For Summer Time Fun & Adventures
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, herbalists. The sun is shining, the air is warming, it’s the time of the season for my favorite thing: GETTING OUTSIDE! WOO HOO! So many adve...
Jim McDonald Loves Sustainability, Teaching, and Weeds!
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What can we say about Jim McDonald? He’s quirky, funny, talented, knowledgeable, and kind. In this super-fun conversation, I get down and dirty with...
Herbal Friends for your Medicinal Garden
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back! And I hope you left some room in your garden plot because in this episode I’m going to share with you five MORE of my favorite plants ...
5 Must Grow Herbs For Your Medicinal Garden
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Spring is springing! Let’s get those gardens growing! Wouldn’t it be just the best thing ever if the medicine you & your family would like to ...
How Amanda Furbee Found & Followed her Herbalist's Path
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi everyone. I’m so excited for this episode’s guest! Her name is Amanda Furbee, owner of the Herb Shoppe on Mississippi and Portland, Oregon. I...
An Herb Day Tribute to Cascade Anderson Geller
01 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
HAPPY HERB DAY! How lucky I am to be able to live up here on Mt. Hood, a place with so much abundance of life especially in the Spring. In fact, this ...
Nourishing Nettles: Medicinal Zing Worth the Sting
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is about Nettles. Yes, “those”nettles. Urtica diotica. The “stinging” ones. But there’s a ton of medicinal zing other than the ...
30 Years of Herbalism with Elaine Sheff
03 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I get to chat with clinical herbalist, author, & teacher Elaine Sheff about her 30 years journeying down the Herbalist’s Path. ...
Getting Connected with Herbalist, Liz Neves
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's podcast is a super special treat. I had the honor of interviewing Liz Neves, a beautiful herbalist and healer, dream guide, reiki practit...
Using Herbs To Keep You Warm During A Winter Storm
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you get hit by all those wild winter storms? Here at our home on Mt. Hood in Oregon, we had 21 inches of snow fall; places west are covered freezi...
Licorice Root: the Sweeter Side of Gut Health
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about licorice. No, not Twizzlers. Nor Red Vines. Licorice root is our star today, and good for our bodies in so many ways. Glycyr...
Herbs to Rev Your Digestive Fire!
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all heard the phrase, “Trust your gut,” right? There might be more truth in that statement than you might think. Our gut is about digestio...
3 Herbs for Inflammation in the Gut
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, first podcast of 2021! Since the whole world is hollering “New year, new you!”, I figured I'd talk about how you can work on healing y...
Using Bitter Herbs for Better Gut Health
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gut check! Check 1...Check 2… Is your Digestion in Question?I don’t know about you, but holiday merriment and comfort food indulgence have left my...
Herbalism for Kids of All Ages: Kristine Brown's Herbalist's Path
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m talking with educator, author, herbalist Kristine Brown. Kristine has devoted much of her life to creating herbal education cur...
How Adaptogens Can Help You Through Tough Stressful Times
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's no secret that life has been mighty tough for the majority of people these days. Whether these times have you suffering from stress, anxiety...
Plant Spirit Medicine & The Lessons From Plants, with Scott Kloos
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“I’m so grateful to be living in times like this that demand so much of me.”You know, we’ve spent a lot of time learning about plants. Have yo...
Culinary Herbs, Part 2: The Medicinal Side of the Sweets In Your Holiday Treats!
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back for the second part of our exploration of the herbal medicine chest in your cabinet! Last episode,we talked about savory culinary herbs a...
Culinary Herbs, Part 1: Savory Medicine Already in your Pantry!
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that there might be a whole entire medicine chest in your kitchen cupboard?As your cooking for the holidays, we’re going to look at wha...
How Stress Can Lower Your Immune System
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How does stress impact your immune system?Have you ever been super stressed out, spread way too thin, and next thing you know, you’ve gotten sick (w...
Immune Stimulant Herbs, Antivirals, Antibacterials, What The Heck Are They & When Do I Need Them?
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all heard that we should take echinacea for a cold, or garlic is good for you, or elderberry. All of it’s true, but have you ever wondered w...
The Educator/Activist Path of Nicole Telkes
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole Telke is a practicing herbalist, educator and activist. In 2009 she became a Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild. Nicole h...
Improve Respiratory Health With These 5 Herbs
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“When we draw in a breath, we share that air with all other human beings and all other life on our planet. Through respiration, our oneness with tre...
Beyond Elderberry! Legend & Lore of the Elder Shrubbery
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ah, elegant Elder, the shrubbery with so much to give. Elderberry syrup is certainly a hot topic these days and rightfully so! Not only is this stuff ...
It’s My Birthday!!! I’m 42, and About To Share Some of My Journey With You!!!
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever seen a butterfly wrestling to leave its chrysalis? It may seem like an unnecessarily arduous task, but as it works its new, rumpled body...
The Path of Madelyn Mickelberry Morris of Mickelberry Gardens: Plants, Pollinators, & Passion
04 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a conversation I had back in February (before the world went bizarro) with Madelyn Mickelberry Morris of Mickelberry Gardens. We both ...
Herbs to Boost Your Immune System, Some of My Favs!
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s September 2020. We’ve been talking a lot about back-to-school stress and how to “braintain” with the help of herbal medicine. Our immune ...
Herbs to Ease Stress & Anxiety for Back to School (and ALL the Life Things)
13 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How is the whole “back to school” thing going for you? Stressful? Maybe? 2020 just doesn’t seem to let up. Are you a parent all of a sudden beco...
Best Herbs to Maintain Your Brain (Brain-tain!)
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you wondering what herbs you can use to help you and your family transition into Back-to-School mode? Whether you’re still adapting to working f...
Journey the Herbalist's Path of Elise Higley of Oshala Farm
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Mutterspaugh sits down with Elise Higley, owner of Oshala Farm, a 50-acre farm in southern Oregon in its eighth season. They discuss what it...
6 Herbs for Summer Skin Care
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
6 Herbs for Summer Skin CareIt’s mid-August and summer is awesome, but our skin is toast! Sunburns, bug bites, cuts, scrapes, bruises; all signs of ...
The One Herb Everyone Should Know, & It's Right In Your Backyard!
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There’s one herb that I wish everybody knew, especially you, because it’s awesome for first aid like bug bites, bee stings, cuts , scrapes, and al...
Connecting With The Earth & The Plants with Alex Queatham Co-Founder of Tend And Flourish School of Botanicals
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Alex talks about how we need to Inspire the Ripple Effect of The Importance of Using Plants As Medicine and Food! She shares precious...
Herbs For Despair, Sadness, Grief and Loss with Dr. Orna Izakson
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with Dr. Orna Izakson and we go deep into the subject of despair and loss, and what plant allies we can use to help us through...
Take a Journey down the Herbalist's Path of Dr. Danielle Currey ND
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Danielle Currey of Herbs And Hands talks about her favorite recipe that she calls the Gateway to Herbalism, Elderberry Syrup. The...
Take A Journey Down The Herbalist's Path of Missy Rohs, a Radical Herbalist and The Co-Owner of The Arctos School of Herbal & Botanical Studies
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our first episode of The Herbalist’s Path where we’re on a mission to inspire a movement where there’s an herbalist in every home, ag...