Herbology Talk

Join us in this episode as I speak with horticulturist, Patti Travioli of Heartwood Forest Farm.  This organic farm is located in Cedar, Michigan.  We had a great conversation about using plants in art, growing plants organically, and healing with plants through physical rehabilitation which is called therapeutic horticulture.  Patti teaches in-person classes with each student having their own physical involvement with the plants through art, herbalism, and gardening. Below is her contact information and the links for more information about therapeutic horticulture as a profession.

Patti Travioli at Heartwood Forest Farm or instagram.com/heartwood_forest_farm/

More information about Therapeutic Horticuture at The American Horticulture Therapy Association or if you are in Michigan at Michigan Horticultural Therapy Association

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I had the pleasure of speaking with an herbalist I met in my own community,Aly Pierce, owner of Moon Blossom Botanicals and Piercing Arrows Homestead.  Aly has been on a mission of living a self-sufficient lifestyle which includes learning herbalism through self-study.  We spoke about her homestead, her training, and what the future holds for her.  Self-study is a viable way to learn herbalism and we talk about its many benefits. 

If you wish to follow Aly on social media, you can find her on Facebook@MoonBlossomBotanicals

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Join me in this episode as I interview a good friend and student, DJ Freeman, an herbalist, dedicated student, and inspirational person to help you on your own meandering path in herbalism.  Find out how she was "called" to herbalism through her own health, curiosity, and determination.  She talks about her teachers, where she heard the term "meandering path of herbalism", and what that term means to her.  She also offers great ideas and philosophies while she is describing her journey and what her niche in herbalism might be.  

I mentioned that I would offer links to rescue and rebuilding efforts that you could contribute to in order to help the communities hit hard by the two most recent hurricanes in the southern United States of America.  Anything you can offer is much needed no matter the amount given.

https://www.aboutasheville.com

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/disaster/hurricane-helene/

I personally know Jay and Gina and I wanted to leave this here as well.  His video was featured on CNN.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/jaypaul-flood-recovery-effort?utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp8_t2&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=facebook

HWB Disaster Relief – Herbalists Without Borders (hwbglobal.org)

I am sure there are many other good organizations that could benefit from donations.  Please do your research and ask what is needed at this time.  Thank you!

Have you ever wondered what other type of training can help benefit your practice as a clinical herbalist?  Join me as I have the pleasure of interviewing Trilby Sedlacek RH(AHG) of Green Angels Herbs & Healing Arts in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  Trilby received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and specialized her graduate studies to become a Marriage and Family Therapist.  She began studying herbalism at a young age of 18 and became a Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild over twenty years ago.  She has integrated these two passions of hers into her clinical practice over the years.  Find out how this combination has helped in her practice and her personal life.

I am introducing listeners of Herbology Talk to my friend, Lea Pfeifer from Michigan.  A long-time student of herbalism, an educator herself, and a neurodivergent homeschooling mom.

This episode will pull your heart strings as you relate to many of the steps in Lea's journey learning herbalism and her past experiences in life.

We speak of the Great Lakes Herb Faire, her teachers, her continued studies, and how she became involved with the Detroit Region Herbal Collaborative.

You can follow Lea's continued journey and her offerings to the community at

https://www.facebook.com/VerdantSuburbia

I had the honor of being joined by Lindsey Feldspaugh RH(AHG), Program Coordinator of Herbal Academy and entrepreneur of Plant Matters.  We had a great time discussing the passions we find within herbalism and her personal journey moving towards clinical herbalism and education.  Find out more about Herbal Academy and what they can offer the student.

You can visit https://theherbalacademy.com/ for more information about their courses, workshops, and Herbarium!

I sit down with the one and only Margi Flint RH(AHG) of Earthsong Herbals and author of The Practicing Herbalist to discuss the importance of recognizing our teachers and mentors.  Her current project is devoted to sharing the legacy of William LeSassier who was one of her visual diagnostics teachers.  We also talk about what kind of legacy she wants to leave behind herself, her book, good practicing skills, and her own journey into practice.

For those that would like to contact Margi or see what she has to offer, visit her website at https://earthsongherbals.com/

Social media accounts:

YouTube @margiflint

Facebook @earthsongherbals

Instagram @flintmargi

X @margiflint

Join me as I have a conversation with Lucretia Jones of the House of Lukaya and Off Gridish Homestead, Board member of Herbalists Without Borders, and reality TV guest on Homestead Rescue.  We dive deep into the practice of reconnecting with nature, homesteading and herbalism and how they work together, and projects with Herbalists Without Borders.  Lucretia also explains how she became interested in herbalism, teaching, and homesteading.

You can learn more about Lucretia and her teachings at https://www.houseoflukaya.com/

Her social media accounts

https://www.instagram.com/houseoflukaya/

https://www.facebook.com/houseoflukayaherbs/

https://www.youtube.com/@OffGridishHomestead

I am joined by social justice activist Lottie Spady of Earthseed Detroit.  We speak about her mission and approaches to teaching herbalism and how she empowers her community to survive and thrive.  She believes that a person's life experiences can contribute to the knowledge and practice in herbalism.  Join us in this final episode of season one of Herbology Talk to find out how you can help to empower your own community and also inspire others to actively participate in creating their food and medicine at home.

You can find out more about Lottie and Earthseed Detroit at https://www.earthseeddetroit.com/

You can also follow Lottie @earthseeddetroit on TikTok, YouTube, Patreon, Instagram, and Facebook

Join me and Jesse Wolf Hardin from Plant Healer Magazine and the Good Medicine Confluence.  Find out how Jesse describes what it means to practice herbalism and how the Good Medicine Confluence began.  We discuss together our own training in herbalism and how that has changed over the years.  Jesse gives us his hopes for the future and his humble gratitude to those that he has been able to connect to through the Good Medicine Confluence.  

For more information about registering and classes, visit https://www.goodmedicineconfluence.com/

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