Bands & Botanicals

By Bands and Botanicals

Artisan herbalist Paula Kersch- Richter shares knowledge of herbs for every day life with special guests from the fitness and wellness industry.

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June 22, 2022 Diets Are BS
This week Paula Kersch, owner of Botanically Curious and Danielle Crease, owner of DC fit , talk about the downfalls of dieting. Danielle reminds us that the intuitive practices our bodies need have become unconventional methods, due to marketing noise and diet fads. Paula focuses on the vitamin content in herbs and how foraged food, even in small quantities may help you fill that nutrient void. Remember, never forage or harvest herbs from roadways, high traffic areas with pollutants or pesticides.
I you would like to skip the hellos and how are you intro, we start diving into the main topic around minute 13 !
To sign up and learn more about Danielle’s programs follow the link ! https://calendly.com/daniellepress87/30min
Book Mentioned: Health At Every Size: The Surprising Truth About Your Weight by Linda Bacon
Follow Paula Kersch on IG @botanically_curious
Follow Bands and Botanicals IG @bandsandbotanicals
Follow Danielle Crease on IG @Daniellemcrease

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1h 11min
May 29, 2022 The Stories We Tell Ourselves - Mindset & Liver Function
Where in the body is our mindset rooted?
The liver is the focus for our herbal applications this episode because of how it ties into brain function. So much of the body is connected but it all happens without our awareness, so how can we support our mental health, our mindset and set ourselves up for success?
Herbs mentioned
Tulsi
Passionflower
Burdock root
More information about HE : https://www.understandinghe.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_qDrm7aC-AIVdsiUCR0LfQHBEAAYASAAEgJqTvD_BwE
Stress and sexual function: https://www.psychalive.org/7-factors-affecting-orgasm-in-women/
Looking to set up an herbal consult with Paula from Botanically Curious and map out your herbal protocol?
https://botanicallycurious.com/services/ola/services/herbal-wellness-consult To sign up for Danielle’s online training program : https://danielle-crease-fa61.mykajabi.com/dcfit
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52min
November 10, 2021 Bone Health and Immunity
Danielle is back, and we are talking about bone health! What to do to strengthen your bones and immune system. Please don’t get bogged down in the media hype, and it is easier than you think to protect your body from foreign pathogens! Herbs mentioned during this podcast include horsetail, purple sea moss, rosemary, and thyme. Make sure to stay active, eat whole food, and listen to your body. Even moderate exercise can be very effective and helping keep your immune system strong. Connect on IG
Paula : @botanically_curious. Danielle : @daniellemcrease
Podcast Page: @Bandsandbotanicals
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32min
November 03, 2021 Herbal Support for Immune Health
This episode kicks off the month of November and our immunity talk. Coincidentally I am recording with a head cold, so apologies for the quality. Immune support is not just selecting immune modulating herbs. There are so many herbs with so many ways they can be incorporated depending on how they are prepared, there is always an herb for someone but herbs are not a 1 size fits all. This is why energetics knowledge and working with a trained herbalist is important for proper support. Remember, Herbalist work in tandem with doctors and other health care providers as part of your wellness team!
Connect on IG
Paula : @botanically_curious
Podcast Page: @Bandsandbotanicals
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17min
October 27, 2021 Cheat Days & The Gut - Brain Connection with Blair Anderson
Today we have special guest Blair Anderson on the show to discuss nutrition and long term effects of our beloved Cheat days. Did you know childhood trauma plays a role in how healthy your gut is? How often do you throw caution to the wind when it comes to cheat days? Listen in for Blairs view on why whole nutrition is important, even on cheat days!
The herbs specifically mentioned today for gut health are calendula, rosemary, rose, licorice. Send us your questions or comments and we would love to discuss them on the show!
IG: Paula: @Botanically_curious
Bands and Botanicals: @Bandsandbotanicals
Blair Anderson: @busybeenutrition
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31min
October 20, 2021 Setting SMART Goals and Winter Herbs
Are you really setting yourself up for success? Are the goals you are setting for yourself realistic and attainable?
Are you interested in learning about new herbs that will help support the body through seasonal changes or transitional periods of your life?
Todays episode brings Danielle back into the conversation as we delve into how to really create goals for success. Just remember to make them SMART... Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely!!
The two herbs specifically mentioned today are Linden and Heather.
Send us your questions or comments and we would love to discuss them on the show!
IG: Paula: @Botanically_curious
Bands and Botanicals: @Bandsandbotanicals
Danielle: @Daniellemcrease
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34min
October 06, 2021 Burnout & Somatic Therapy
Inspired by a question from one of our listeners, this episode features a special guest!
Erica Cuni, LMFT, known as “The Burnout Professor,” is a Mental Well-being Educator and Professional Speaker. She teaches proven, research based, trauma-informed tools to reduce feelings of overwhelm and consciously thrive both at the individual and systems level. Over the past fifteen years, she has held various positions as Adjunct Professor, Clinical Director and Psychotherapist. Erica’s mission is to help make the mental health field more effective, accessible, decolonized and non-stigmatizing.
Books mentioned:
The body keeps the score
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Breath
Connect with us!
Host Paula Kersch-Richter @botanically_Curious
Guest Erica Cuni @theburnoutprofessor
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24min
September 30, 2021 Herbal buds- Burdock and Goldenrod
Today we are talking about Goldenrod and Burdock!
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8min
September 22, 2021 Transformation - Wellness through trauma
Highlights from the show!
Paula is moving to Maine in October! Danielle is still our resident trainer and will be a spotlight on the show every month! We are focused on emotional pain and trauma this week because everything in the body is connected. We mention Somatic therapy, ways to scan the body and have a brief conversation with yourself about what the body is doing, how you are feeling and why.
Tension and discomfort in the muscle causes pain if left untreated. For long term wellness we should be looking at all the pain or trauma we have experienced in a safe space, potentially with a trained professional to properly work through that pain and trauma for a healthier life long term.
Trauma is held in the body and no one person experiences trauma the same but there are resources available: https://www.traumainformedcare.chcs.org/
ACE's Adverse Childhood Experiences: https://americanspcc.org/take-the-aces-quiz/
Connect with us on IG ! @bandsandbotanicals
Fitness and movement questions @daniellemcrease
Herbal questions @botanically_curious
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53min
September 15, 2021 Herbal Buds- Pain Prevention & Recovery
Herbs mentioned in this week's Herbal Buds of Wisdom: Siberian Ginseng, Comfrey, Cordyceps, and Solomon Seal
Take away: Make sure to stretch! Eat natural foods and don't use medicine or herbs to suppress symptoms. Make sure to support the body before there is an issue.
Connect with Us!
Host IG @Botanically_curious
General Updates & Questions IG : @bandsandbotanicals
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11min

FAQs about Bands & Botanicals:

How many episodes does Bands & Botanicals have?

The podcast currently has 53 episodes available.