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In our bittersweet grand finale of Herbalism Uncensored, we celebrate what we built over 33 episodes—an explicit, practitioner-level space for honest, nuanced conversations that reached far more people than we ever expected. We reflect on how the show began as a mission to make the biggest impact, the growth we’ve each experienced, and why we’re ending: not drama or burnout, but evolving visions and a desire to protect our friendship and professional partnership. We share favorite episodes (the herbal medicine cabinet, “ghee” episode, KP’s guest spot), funniest behind-the-scenes moments (the infamous Dr. Pepper intro fail), biggest listener reactions (tincture math), and regrets (no redneck/hippie episode, no parasite episode together). We also announce a Banyan Botanicals Daily Routine Bundle giveaway (enter via show-notes link; drawing April 20) and invite you to follow our next chapters: The Holistically Correct Podcast (Alicia) and Herbal (R)evolution (Lila).

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00:00 Emotional Farewell

01:27 Finale Giveaway

02:06 Why We Are Ending

03:09 Dharma And Diverging Visions

06:14 How The Podcast Began

11:11 Original Show Mission

15:16 Uncensored Brand Origins

17:44 Impact And Authenticity

20:08 Favorite Episodes

24:42 Dr Pepper Outtake

30:07 Early Days Growing Pains

31:49 Biggest Regrets

33:52 Most Controversial Episode

35:31 Questioning Wellness Myths

38:55 Fibroids Easy Debate

40:06 Root Causes and Nuance

41:56 Loving the Work

43:22 Tech Fears and Growth

45:52 Courageous Friendship Talk

54:00 Wellness Space Reality Check

58:44 New Podcasts Announced

01:07:38 Giveaway and Dinacharya

01:11:23 Final Thanks and Farewell

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In this seasonal episode of Herbalism Uncensored, the hosts discuss the erratic transition from winter to spring through a Traditional Chinese Medicine lens, using yin–yang principles to explain how the body shifts from rest and storage toward outward movement and growth. They emphasize not rushing “false spring,” noting that winter habits determine spring resilience and that overexertion can lead to fatigue, irritability, or burnout. Key spring stressors include wind (sudden, mobile, upper-body symptoms like headaches, sneezing, congestion, and shifting pain) and dampness (heavy, sluggish, Kapha-like stagnation). They highlight liver and gallbladder support, recommending gradual, non-punitive “detox” via lighter warm meals, bitters, cooked greens and roots, reduced sugar/alcohol/greasy foods, and gentle digestion support; they also mention burdock, berberine/barberry, sarsaparilla, hawthorn, citrus peel, and bupleurum-based formulas to harmonize liver constraint.

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00:00 Spring Transition Vibes

01:48 Seasonal Episode Setup

02:59 Ayurveda Meets TCM

05:43 Yin Yang Basics

09:24 Winter to Spring Pace

13:16 Spring Wind Patterns

16:46 Burnout and Balance

19:49 Dampness and Kapha

21:45 Climate Matters

22:52 Renewal Over Congestion

23:50 Spring Body Reset

24:28 Liver Qi Flow

25:33 Gentle Detox Approach

28:03 Light Cleanse Routine

29:00 Bupleurum Formulas

31:43 Detox Without Punishment

32:57 Foods to Avoid Add

35:26 Habits for Spring

36:22 Tune In Pace

38:30 Time Change Curveball

39:43 Spring Balance Recap

40:31 Manifesting Season

42:28 Wrap Up and Farewell

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Herbalism Uncensored: Therapeutic Dosing, Loading Doses, and Why Books Disagree. We tackle the messy, often controversial reality of herbal dosing and why it’s one of the hardest and most overlooked skills in modern herbalism.

We break down what we mean by “therapeutic dosing” (dosing to elicit a real, measurable response) and why we often use bigger, more results-driven doses than the typical maintenance approach.

We talk through dosing to effectiveness vs dosing to tolerance, loading doses vs maintenance doses, and how factors like tradition (TCM, Ayurveda, Western), preparation (whole herb, capsules, tea, tinctures), plant potency, digestion/assimilation, constitution, and body weight change the “right” dose. We share a striking case using 30g/day whole ashwagandha for severe anxiety/agoraphobia, discuss why herb books publish wildly different (often lawyer-edited) doses, and dig into tincture math and the problem of missing ratios.

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In this valentine’s day heart episode we explore the heart through traditional chinese medicine and ayurveda, linking shen and ojas to emotional resilience, clarity, and the way we “lead from the heart” in a world that rewards intellect and fear; we bridge that to modern neurocardiology with the heart’s intrinsic nervous system and hormones like oxytocin, share stories of grief, regret, and major heart procedures changing people, and then close with safer heart-tonic herbs and foods—arjuna, hawthorn, san qi/tenchi, and the classic trio of onion, garlic, and ginger—plus a reminder that serious heart conditions need individualized, practitioner-guided support.

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00:00 Valentine’s Heart Special: What We’re Covering (East + West + Herbs)

01:20 Heart Disease Reality Check: Stats, Meds, and What’s Preventable

04:26 The Heart as More Than a Pump: Joy, Soul, and “Leading From the Heart”

06:28 TCM Deep Dive: The Heart as Monarch + Shen (Spirit) and Its Imbalances

12:30 Ayurveda’s Heart Wisdom: Ojas, Prana, and the Seed of Consciousness

15:38 Open vs Closed Heart: Posture, Protection, and What We Learned Growing Up

20:58 Dharma vs Fear: Trust, Surrender, and Living in Alignment

24:07 Modern Neurocardiology: The Heart-Brain, Oxytocin, and Emotions in the Heart

30:42 Heart Surgery & Emotional Release: When the Blockage Clears

32:36 Trauma, Rehab, and Losing Your “Spiritual Brilliance” After Cardiac Events

35:30 Shifting to Herbs (Safely): Practitioner Guidance & Risk Caveats

38:23 Arjuna Bark 101: The Ayurvedic Heart Tonic for Rhythm, BP & Cholesterol

39:51 Doshas & Heart Disease: Vata/Pitta/Kapha Patterns (and Tri-Doshic Severity)

41:33 Hawthorne Berries: The Western Counterpart to Arjuna + Sourcing Tips

44:17 Tenchi (San Qi) Ginseng: The “Intelligent” Blood Mover That Stops Bleeding

47:15 The Holy Trinity for Circulation: Onion, Garlic, Ginger (and Cayenne Talk)

50:33 Cholesterol Nuance: Too High, Too Low, and the Bigger Lifestyle Matrix

53:55 Valentine’s Day Wrap-Up: Protecting the Heart as an Act of Love

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Welcome to this week's episode of Herbalism Uncensored! Today, Alicia and Lila dive deep into the fascinating world of food as medicine. From understanding the food-medicine continuum to sharing personal stories and practical recipes, this episode is jam-packed with insights. You'll learn about the spectrum between food-like herbs and medicinal herbs, deliciously therapeutic recipes like jalapeno pancakes and immune-boosting broths, and the lifelong benefits of nourishing staples like kitchari and root vegetables. Tune in for a nourishing discussion about using food and herbs to improve your health, support your liver, and even enhance your love life with Ayurvedic Ojas beverages. Plus, don't miss out on some fun anecdotes and expert tips to elevate your natural healing journey. Get ready to be inspired and hungry for more!

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00:00 Introduction to Healing Foods

01:51 Welcome to Herbalism Uncensored

02:07 The Food-Medicine Continuum

04:15 Herbs vs. Aesthetic Herbalism

04:52 Clinical Herbalism and Food as Medicine

08:47 Dosing and Herbal Protocols

09:42 The Power of Healing Foods

14:59 Jalapeno Pancakes and Cold Remedies

19:18 Immune-Boosting Broths

27:48 Kitchari: The Ayurvedic Superfood

34:54 Ojas Beverages for Vitality

40:04 Root Vegetables and Liver Health

47:14 Honorable Mentions and Final Thoughts

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In this episode of Herbalism Uncensored, hosts Alicia and Lila discuss effective herbal strategies to combat cold and flu symptoms. They emphasize the importance of strengthening the immune system and share practical tips for managing coughs, congestion, and overall discomfort. Highlighted remedies include jade screen, gan mao ling, Yin qiao, sitopoladi churna, and various other herbs that help to detoxify, dry out excess mucus, and support lung health. Understanding the different types of coughs and their appropriate treatments is a key point, along with the vital importance of rest. Tune in for in-depth insights to help make your cold and flu season manageable.

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00:00 Introduction and Current Situation

01:49 Understanding Cold and Flu

04:19 Immune System Strengthening

05:37 Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights

14:19 Personal Experiences and Cultural Shifts

28:18 Herbal Remedies and Recommendations

34:53 Astragalus in Winter Soups

35:12 Early Stage Remedies: Gan Mao Ling and Yin Qiao

42:09 Understanding Different Types of Coughs

47:15 Effective Cough Remedies: Sitopoladi and More

51:02 Cubeb and Ajwain for Excess Mucus

54:03 Colt's Foot and Corydalis for Cough Relief

56:25 Vasaka and Other Ayurvedic Remedies

58:23 Building Your Herbal Toolbox

01:01:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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A New Take on the New Year: Herbs for Times of Transition

(Albizia, Bupleurum, Haritaki & More)

Welcome to the first 2026 episode of Herbalism Uncensored 🎉

In this episode, Alicia and Lila reflect on the pitfalls of traditional New Year’s resolutions and explore why winter is not the time for forced resets, detoxes, or abrupt change. Instead, they invite listeners into a more sustainable, seasonally aligned approach one rooted in pause, reflection, and gentle transition.

Together, they dive into powerful herbal allies including , Albizia, Bupleurum, Ashoka, Haritaki, and Bacopa, discussing how these plants support emotional processing, nervous system regulation, mental clarity, and the ability to let go without depletion. The conversation weaves clinical insight with personal stories, family rituals, seasonal wisdom, and practical ways to move into the new year without pressure or burnout.

This episode is for anyone feeling resistant to “New Year, New Me” culture—and ready for a more nourishing, grounded way forward.

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Episode Timeline

00:00 – No More Resolutions: A Decade of Change

01:59 – Celebrating One Year of Herbalism Uncensored

03:04 – Why New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Stick

07:17 – Reflection, Willpower, and Sustainable Change

18:26 – Winter Traditions & Rituals

31:21 – Personal Practices for Reflection

31:52 – Meditating on Intentions

33:54 – Herbs for Transition & Letting Go

35:15 – Liver Constraint in Traditional Chinese Medicine

37:37 – Bupleurum: Flow, Harmony, and Containment

40:45 – Albizia for Grief & Emotional Processing

47:20 – Ashoka: Releasing Sorrow

52:04 – Haritaki: The Remover of Fear

54:52 – Bacopa for Cognitive Clarity & Repatterning

59:13 – Closing Reflections & What’s Next

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12 Days of Enemas: Special Holiday Episode

In this special and somewhat cheeky episode of Herbalism Uncensored, Alicia and Lila dive into the practical and personal experiences of performing enemas. From traditional Ayurvedic treatments like Dashmool and Triphala to creative concoctions involving milk, molasses, and even bone broth, they share their observations and results. Highlighting the benefits of enemas for detoxification, tonification, and nourishment, they also discuss the practical aspects of performing the procedures, the importance of proper equipment, and overcoming the initial discomfort. Tune in for an educational and entertaining journey through the often overlooked but highly beneficial world of enemas.

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00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup

01:53 The 12 Days of Enemas Concept

02:39 Personal Experiences with Enemas

05:22 Benefits and Misconceptions of Enemas

07:29 Ayurvedic Perspective on Enemas

14:25 Types of Enemas and Their Uses

21:04 Practical Tips for Enema Preparation

25:26 Sharing Enema Experiences

43:37 Salt Enema Experience

45:41 Rose Petal Tea Enema

49:54 Ashwagandha Enema Benefits

54:24 Bone Broth and CCF Enema

01:03:47 Coffee Enema Procedure

01:08:57 Triphala Enema

01:13:46 Bala Enema Effects

01:16:57 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans

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In this cozy winter episode, we're diving deep into ways to stay in balance during the colder months with Ayurveda. From the best herbs and foods to tailor your routine to the winter season, to insights on managing seasonal affective disorder and self-care practices like vigorous exercise, warm baths, and herbal teas. We also share some personal anecdotes, corrections from the last episode, and even a bit about the trials of moving and keeping routines amidst chaos. Whether you're dealing with a cold and dry or a wet and windy winter, we've got tips to help you stay grounded, warm, and rejuvenated. Plus, discover the benefits of tooth powders, the importance of dressing for the season, and why reflecting and recharging in winter is essential!

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In this engaging episode of Herbalism Uncensored, Alicia and Lila discuss the impact of coffee on the body, personal experiences with coffee reduction, and a wide range of coffee substitutes. They delve into the benefits of alternatives like Hoshou Woo, matcha, Yerba Mate, chicory root, and dandelion root, while offering tips for transitioning away from coffee. They also mention supportive adaptogens and the importance of individualized herbal approaches. Perfect for anyone looking to balance their caffeine intake with nourishing herbal options.

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00:00 Introduction and Listener Shoutout

00:22 Coffee and Its Effects on the Body

04:42 Personal Coffee Stories

11:58 The Science Behind Coffee's Impact

21:06 Exploring Coffee Substitutes

33:22 The Joy of Coffee Alternatives

33:56 Benefits of Hosha Woo

38:02 Matcha: A Popular Choice

40:19 Exploring Yerba Mate

43:12 Dandelion Root and Chicory Root

51:56 The Versatility of Chai

56:17 Honorable Mentions and Final Thoughts

01:02:13 Conclusion and Farewell