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From her early days as an activist to a life devoted to herbal education, Rosalee de la Forêt's story is shaped by plants, people, and unexpected turns.

In this special 200th episode of the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, HerbRally's Mason Hutchison takes the host's seat to explore the experiences that shaped her path.

Together, they reflect on family, friendship, grief, resilience, and the lessons learned through sharing herbalism with the world—with laughter and a few surprises along the way.

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The Good Medicine Confluence returns October 12–15, 2026, at the breathtaking Ghost Ranch in New Mexico.

In this special episode, I'm joined by cofounder Jesse Wolf Hardin to explore what makes this gathering so much more than an ordinary herbal conference.

Now in its 18th year, the Confluence brings together herbalists, healers, teachers, makers and plant lovers from around the world.

This year's gathering features more than 120 classes led by 50 teachers, along with plant walks, a tea tent, botanical meads, a healers market and the Plants & Fairies Masquerade Ball.

Jesse also shares the history of the gathering, why its name has evolved over the years and the deeper meaning of "good medicine"—not simply something we carry in bottles or pouches, but something we embody through our lives and work.

We're also giving away four free tickets!

One grand-prize winner will receive a free year of HerbRally Schoolhouse and a HerbRally dandelion hoodie.

Please enter only if there's a good chance you can attend the gathering in New Mexico.

We hope you can make it!

~Mason

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In this episode of The Herbalist Hour, I'm joined once again by author, activist, artist, and Plant Healer cofounder Jesse Wolf Hardin.

Wolf and I explore what it means to care for ourselves while continuing to serve our communities and the wider world.

We talk about burnout, pleasure, distraction, our complicated relationships with screens, and the importance of being fully present for our finite time on this planet.

Wolf also shares why resilience isn't always enough, how seemingly small acts can affect the whole living world, and why our work should remain rooted while still being allowed to branch in new directions.

We also discuss the free Herbaria Monthly zine, Wolf's experiences with influential herbalist Michael Moore, and the upcoming Good Medicine Confluence at Ghost Ranch.

Wolf's son Wolfson even joins us for a few especially sweet moments near the end.

Thanks for tunin' in!

~Mason

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LINKS & RESOURCES

GOOD MEDICINE CONFLUENCE: October 12–15, 2026 | Ghost Ranch, New Mexico

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ENTER TO WIN A FREE TICKET | FILL OUT THE GOOGLE FORM

HERBARIA MONTHLY | SIGN UP FOR FREE

PLANT HEALER BOOKSTORE | PlantHealerBookstore.com

BOOK: Women Who Run with Wolves | BUY THE BOOK

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Deepen your connection with the plants in Kimberly Gallagher and Lauren Morgan's new course, Rhythms & Relationships.

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In this episode of The Herbalist Hour, I'm joined by Kimberly Gallagher, co-founder of LearningHerbs.

Kimberly shares how herbalism entered her life, the evolution of LearningHerbs, and why she's stepping forward to bring more of her own voice and teaching to the herbal community.

We also explore her new course with Lauren Morgan, Rhythms & Relationships: A Feminine Way Into Herbalism.

Kimberly discusses moving beyond book learning to connect with plants through intuition, dreams, the senses and the rhythms of the seasons—while still honoring the value of scientific knowledge.

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LINKS & RESOURCES

Rhythms & Relationships: A Feminine Way Into Herbalism | LEARN MORE & REGISTER

LearningHerbs | LearningHerbs.com

HerbMentor | LEARN MORE

Herbs & Dreams with Lauren Morgan | HerbsandDreams.com

Seasonal Herbalism by Lauren Morgan | BUY THE BOOK

LearningHerbs' John Gallagher: The Herbalist Hour Episode 50 | WATCH ON YOUTUBE

Aphrodisiac by Kimberly Gallagher | BUY THE BOOK

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In this episode of The Herbalist Hour, I'm joined by herbalist, classical homeopath, author and mother of seven Sara Chana Silverstein.

We discuss her new book, Moodtopia for Kids, and the many ways parents and caregivers can support a child's emotional well-being through herbs, homeopathy and simple daily practices.

Sara Chana shares some of her favorite herbal allies for children, including skullcap, lemon balm and linden, along with creative ways to make herbs more appealing to kids.

We also explore the importance of physical affection, movement, sleep, family connection and healthy boundaries around screens.

Toward the end, Sara Chana shares stories from her recent journey to Bhutan with United Plant Savers and reflects on what the experience taught her about nature, community and life away from the phone.

Thanks for listening!

~Mason

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LINKS & RESOURCES

Sara Chana Silverstein | SaraChana.com

BOOK: Moodtopia for Kids | BUY THE BOOK

Free Handouts from Sara | GET THE GOODS

Sara on Instagram | @sarachanas

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If you'd like to dive deeper into herbal approaches for stress support, check out Katja Swift & Ryn Midura's Stress Management course from CommonWealth Holistic Herbalism.

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In this clip, we dive into the core clinical skill of building client adherence through creative collaboration—not forced compliance.

We break down why the old-school "this herb for that disease" framework fails when it hits real-world roadblocks like a client's budget, palate, or low energy levels. You'll learn practical strategies for substituting less bitter plants, utilizing smart blending formulation tricks, introducing efficient tools (like press pots), and deploying protocols gradually to turn interventions into lifelong habits.

Because at the end of the day, the only herbs that work are the ones people will actually take!

This clip comes from our nearly 4-hour "20 Questions for 20K" celebration Q&A.

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The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your healthcare routine or beginning any new herbal regimen.

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In this episode of The Plant Healer's Path, Jesse Wolf Hardin explores the transformative power of living at the edges. From the sacred, liminal spaces of traditional hedgerows to the outer boundaries of mainstream culture, the edge is where old assumptions dissolve, new possibilities emerge, and meaningful change begins.

Jesse reflects on herbalists as edge dwellers, culture shifters, and keepers of traditions increasingly pushed outside conventional healthcare. It's an invitation to embrace the wild, unconventional spirit of plant medicine, plant our insurgent roots, and find purpose, connection, and possibility beyond the accepted center.

This audio was extracted from the video version available on the HerbRally YouTube channel.

Jesse Wolf Hardin is an impactful author, ecosopher, ecological restorationist, personal counsel, graphic artist, musician, and historian on a mission –– a champion of diversity and what he coined "ReWilding," as well as an impassioned proponent of nature's medicines.

Wolf co-founded with Kiva Rose both the international Good Medicine Confluence gathering and Plant Healer Quarterly magazine, and is the author of over 25 books on herbalism, nature connection, and personal realization.

For more information go to PlantHealer.org.

The Plant Healer Online Bookstore is the largest single source or herbal related books and ebooks, both titles by Jesse Wolf Hardin and Kiva Rose, as well as numerous focused compilations by many dozens of other well known herbalists: PlantHealerBookstore.com

Plant Healer Magazine is the most in-depth and artistic magazine available for herbal practitioners, artisans and healers of culture, see: PlantHealerMagazine.com

Herbaria Monthly is a totally FREE full color zine, full of herbal information, inspiration and empowerment. Subscribe at PlantHealer.org

More Free Resources including complimentary guides to herb schools and suppliers can be downloaded at: LEARN MORE

Plant Healer on Instagram: @PlantHealer

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DISCLAIMER The information in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always consult a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any medical condition.

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Welcome to another episode of The Plant Healer's Path.

In this episode, Jesse Wolf Hardin sits down with Gulf Coast cunningman Howl Aza for a wide-ranging conversation about animism, rewilding, bioregionalism, herbalism, and what it means to truly belong to a place.

Together, they explore an approach to healing that extends far beyond the individual. Howl shares his perspective on the self as something shaped by the totality of our relationships—with our bodies, families, communities, plants, animals, landscapes, and the other beings with whom we share our lives.

They also discuss what an herbalism informed by animism and deep ecology might look like, including the importance of local plants, reciprocity, tending relationships with place, and considering the entire life cycle of the medicines we make and use.

Throughout the conversation, Howl and Wolf reflect on wildness, responsibility, discomfort, presence, and those powerful moments when we realize that we aren't simply visitors to the natural world—we belong within it.

Whether you're an herbalist, naturalist, animist, rewilding enthusiast, or simply interested in cultivating a deeper relationship with the living world, this conversation offers plenty to contemplate.

If you'd like to learn from Howl and Jesse Wolf Hardin in person, join them at the 2026 Good Medicine Confluence.

LINKS & RESOURCES

Good Medicine Confluence | GoodMedicineConfluence.com

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Howl Aza / Primal Provisions | PrimalProvisions.co

Hywel's Wild & Wyrd | http://hywelswildnwyrd.com/

Howl on Instagram | @hywels_wildnwyrd

Plant Healer's FREE Monthly Herbaria | PlantHealer.org

Herbalism in your neck of the woods

HerbRally | HerbRally.com

DISCLAIMER

The information in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always consult a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any medical condition.

In this episode of The Herbalist Hour, I had the pleasure of hanging out with clinical herbalist Lila Swanberg.

Our conversation covers everything from why she thinks natural healing has "gone soft" to herbal dosing, clinical experience, misinformation, and what it means to practice herbalism with curiosity and integrity.

Lila has a knack for challenging conventional wisdom, and I always appreciate hearing her perspective—even when it pushes back against the status quo.

We also talk about ashwagandha, herbal education, creating the resources you wish existed, and some of the biggest opportunities and challenges facing the herbal community today.

Whether you find yourself nodding along or questioning your own assumptions, I think you'll come away with something to think about.

Thanks for listening!

~Mason

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LINKS & RESOURCES

Learn more about Lila | TVNHC.com

Lila's Herbal Revolution | LISTEN TO THE PODCAST

LinkedIn | CONNECT WITH LILA

Lila on Instagram | @lila_swanberg

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