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In this clip from The Herbalist Hour Episode 145, jim mcdonald breaks down one of his most foundational teachings: stress isn't one thing — and the herbs you choose should reflect how a person is stressed, not just the intensity of it.

Jim explores different stress patterns (sluggish, foggy, irritable, angry, overwhelmed) and how they point toward different herbal qualities — aromatics, bitters, nervines, and combinations. He digs into skullcap, vervain, chamomile, humoral temperaments, and the "frustrated / petulant child" pattern often described in older herbal writings.

This clip is classic jim: practical, deeply rooted in traditional herbal energetics, and focused on helping people think clearly about patterns rather than memorizing lists.

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Learn more about jim and his work | HerbCraft.org

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After an 11-month break, I'm back in the saddle with clinical herbalist Aron McNicholas for a wide-ranging conversation that starts with terrain theory vs. germ theory—and expands into live blood analysis, modern lab testing, spagyrics, Weston A. Price-inspired nutrition, and why being in relationship with plants still matters.

ABOUT THE GUEST

Aron McNicholas is a clinical herbalist and practitioner based in Indiana, working with clients in-person and virtually (with a strong focus on cancer support).

He's studied with a wide range of teachers, blends traditional herbalism with modern assessment tools, and runs Hartwood Herbs—making personalized preparations for clients and sharing herbal education through classes, plant walks, and conferences.

RESOURCES & LINKS

Hartwood Herbals | HartwoodHerbals.Weebly.com

Hartwood Herbals on Instagram | @hartwoodherbals

Indy Holistic Living | IndyHolisticLiving.com

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Welcome back to The Plant Healer's Path — Episode 23.

In this thoughtful episode, Jesse Wolf Hardin reflects on what it means to be of service as a plant healer — and why generosity, care, and contribution sit at the heart of folk herbalism.

Wolf explores the motivations that draw people to herbal work, alongside the realities of sustainability and livelihood. He shares practical ways herbalists and herbal businesses can serve their communities, including sliding scales, deferred payments, bartering, volunteer work, scholarships, donations, and profit-sharing with aligned causes.

This episode offers a clear reminder that service is a conscious, intentional act — one that supports access, strengthens community, and honors the reciprocal relationship between people, plants, and land.

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

This episode is brought to you by The Good Medicine Confluence October 12–15, 2026 Ghost Ranch, New Mexico

Join herbalists, healers, wildcrafters, visionaries, misfits, and medicine makers for four unforgettable days of learning, celebration, connection, ritual, and more than 100 classes from over 40 teachers.

You're warmly invited to gather, study, celebrate, and dance under the stars in the Land of Enchantment.

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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.

In this informative and grounded talk, clinical herbalist Liane Moccia shares some of her most trusted herbal strategies for building a strong fertility foundation.

Drawing from both clinical experience and current research, Liane walks through four foundational herbal allies she regularly uses in her fertility and preconception practice — herbs chosen for their antioxidant activity, stress support, sleep benefits, and overall role in supporting egg and sperm quality.

This video is ideal for anyone: • Planning for pregnancy • Actively trying to conceive • Supporting fertility alongside IVF or other assisted methods • Interested in evidence-based, holistic fertility support

Liane also speaks openly about her own fertility journey, her integrative approach to herbal medicine and Western care, and why foundational herbs are often overlooked in favor of trendier remedies.

🌿 Herbs discussed include: • Green tea • Rooibos • Ashwagandha • Lemon balm

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📘 The Herbal Fertility Handbook offers a comprehensive, gender-inclusive roadmap for supporting fertility through herbs, nutrition, supplements, lifestyle, and environmental awareness.

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About the Author

Liane Moccia, RH(AHG), is a clinical herbalist specializing in fertility and preconception planning. She has supported individuals and couples in her private practice since 2017 and blends herbal medicine with evidence-based, integrative care.

Liane is a Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild, a volunteer peer support leader with AllPaths Family Building, and serves on their Board of Directors. She is also an Education Advisor for Wintergreen Botanicals' herbal training programs.

She lives in the Boston area with her husband and twin daughters and works with clients virtually across the U.S.

🌱 Learn more at LianeMoccia.com

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You'll get access to a TON of herbalism classes, monographs, webinars and more.

There's also discounts to cool herbal companies, a private Facebook group and more!

You can get your first 30 days FREE with coupon code PODCAST

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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.

In this special Winter Solstice edition of The Herbalist Hour, Mason sits down in person with one of his closest friends and longtime herbal ally, Nick Moya.

Nick and Mason first met over a decade ago while studying together at the Columbine School of Botanical Studies, and this conversation feels like two old friends weaving together stories, science, herbal wisdom, and deep curiosity.

Nick shares his personal path into herbalism, his love of medicinal mushrooms, and how herbal knowledge shows up in his daily life — not as a clinical practitioner, but as a deeply engaged human, forager, maker, teacher, and lifelong learner.

Together, they explore mushroom double extractions, Turkey Tail, Oregon Grape (Mahonia/Berberis), the importance of play, sustainable wildcrafting, writing herbal monographs, teaching plant walks, and what it means to live a truly holistic life.

This episode was recorded in person during Nick and his partner Steph's cross-country road trip, making for a warm, wide-ranging, and heartfelt conversation.

~Mason

PS - You can watch this episode on the HerbRally YouTube channel.

LINKS & RESOURCES

OsoMoya | OsoMoya.com

OsoMoya on Etsy | OsoMoya.Etsy.com

Wildcrafting Checklist | LEARN MORE

BOOK: Play it Away by Charlie Hoehn | BUY THE BOOK

Columbines School of Botanical Studies | BotanicalStudies.net

Hawthorn elixir recipe | READ THE POST

Rooted Remedies Apothecary | RootedRemedies.co

The Herbalist Hour Episode Playlist on YouTube | WATCH ALL EPISODES

The Mushroom Hour Podcast | LEARN MORE

Thomas Easley's Medicine Making | LEARN MORE

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Use coupon code PODCAST to get your first 30 days FREE.

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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.

Welcome back to The Plant Healer's Path — Episode 22.

In this powerful and wide-ranging episode, Jesse Wolf Hardin speaks directly to the moment we're living in — a time of immense challenge, ecological strain, cultural pressure, and profound possibility.

Wolf reflects on the crossroads facing herbalists, healers, and culture-shifters of all kinds, exploring how fear, grief, and uncertainty can become sources of clarity, motivation, and purposeful action. Rather than retreating into resignation or victimhood, we're invited to deepen our awareness, sharpen our senses, and remember our place within the living world.

This episode weaves together themes of herbal access, plant protection, self-worth, intuition, responsibility, and celebration — reminding us that even in difficult times, it remains possible to cultivate meaning, connection, and joy. Herbalism is framed not only as medicine, but as a vital skill for self-care, community resilience, and cultural renewal.

A stirring reflection on empowered folk herbalism, embodied awareness, and the wild responsibility of living fully — even when the stakes are high.

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

This episode is brought to you by The Good Medicine Confluence October 12–15, 2026 Ghost Ranch, New Mexico

Join herbalists, healers, wildcrafters, visionaries, misfits, and medicine makers for four unforgettable days of learning, celebration, connection, ritual, and more than 100 classes from over 40 teachers.

You're warmly invited to gather, study, celebrate, and dance under the stars in the Land of Enchantment.

👉 Learn more & register | GoodMedicineConfluence.com

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You'll get access to a TON of herbalism classes, monographs, webinars, and more — plus discounts to herbal companies, a private Facebook group, and ongoing education.

Use coupon code PODCAST to get your first 30 days FREE.

👉 Learn more & register | HerbRally.com/Schoolhouse

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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.

🌿 Become a Professional Herbalist with Green Path Herb School

Enrollment is now open for the Herbalist Certificate Program, a year-long, immersive training designed for those ready to dive deeply into herbalism — whether you're pursuing a professional path or looking to build a solid, well-rounded foundation.

Classes begin January 5, 2026, with the option to attend online or in person in Missoula, MT. Students meet each Monday for a full day of study covering botany, body systems, materia medica, medicine making, and the science and spirit of herbal healing.

With 430+ hours of class time, guided projects, and lifetime access to the course materials, this is one of the most comprehensive herbal programs available.

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This class was recorded at the 2015 Midwest Women's Herb Conference.

Menstruation, typically a taboo subject in our culture, can be a rich source of information about health and well-being for both women and their practitioners.

But what is normal menstruation?

Join herbalist Elaine Sheff of Green Path Herb School to take a deeper look at how to interpret the fertility cycle by creating a menstrual map.

This class focuses on hormonal balancing, as well as addressing herbal actions including reproductive antispasmodics, emmenagogues, hormone balancers, phyto-estrogens, progesterone encouraging herbs, uterine astringents, and reproductive tonics.

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Become an HerbRally Schoolhouse member!

You'll get access to a TON of herbalism classes, monographs, webinars and more.

There's also discounts to cool herbal companies, a private Facebook group and more!

You can get your first 30 days FREE with coupon code PODCAST

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER | HerbRally.com/Schoolhouse

Herbalism in your neck of the woods.

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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.

🌿 Become a Professional Herbalist with Green Path Herb School

Enrollment is now open for the Herbalist Certificate Program, a year-long, immersive training designed for those ready to dive deeply into herbalism — whether you're pursuing a professional path or looking to build a solid, well-rounded foundation.

Classes begin January 5, 2026, with the option to attend online or in person in Missoula, MT. Students meet each Monday for a full day of study covering botany, body systems, materia medica, medicine making, and the science and spirit of herbal healing.

With 430+ hours of class time, guided projects, and lifetime access to the course materials, this is one of the most comprehensive herbal programs available.

LEARN MORE & ENROLL

In this replay episode of The Herbalist Hour, I'm joined by Elaine Sheff, co-director of the Green Path Herb School based in Missoula, MT.

We explore a wide range of topics, including:

🌿 Elaine's herbal origin story 🌿 Layered herbal medicine 🌿 The Montana Herb Festival 🌿 How to make it as an herbalist 🌿 And so much more!

I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Thanks to Elaine for joining me, and thanks to you for listening!

Until the next episode,

~Mason

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🌿WANT EVEN MORE HERBAL GOODNESS?

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You'll get access to a TON of herbalism classes, monographs, webinars and more.

There's also discounts to cool herbal companies, a private Facebook group and more!

You can get your first 30 days FREE with coupon code PODCAST

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER | HerbRally.com/Schoolhouse

Herbalism in your neck of the woods.

HerbRally www.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 short episode, we listen to Denise Cusack as she walks us through the U.S. donation and distribution space for Herbalists Without Borders.

This audio is extracted directly from a YouTube video tour filmed at her sanctuary, where she explains how HWB inventories donations, batches herbal products, distributes seed grants, and supports clinics, community projects, and mutual aid efforts nationwide.

You'll hear how HWB:

🌿Receives and tracks donated herbs, supplements, body care products, containers, and tincture materials

🌿Crafts inhalers, pain rubs, blends, flower essences, and other care kits for community health projects

🌿Distributes food and medicinal herb seeds for community gardens across the U.S.

🌿Partners with clinics, disaster-response teams, seed donors, herbalists, and community organizers to meet real needs

🌿Practices reciprocity-based mutual aid: those with extra share with those with less

This is a beautiful peek at how grassroots herbalism, community medicine, and seed saving come together in one vibrant network.

🎥 Watch the original YouTube tour

Learn more about Herbalists Without Borders | HWBGlobal.org

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You'll get access to a TON of herbalism classes, monographs, webinars and more.

There's also discounts to cool herbal companies, a private Facebook group and more!

You can get your first 30 days FREE with coupon code PODCAST

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER | HerbRally.com/Schoolhouse

Herbalism in your neck of the woods.

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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.

Welcome back to The Plant Healer's Path — Episode 21.

In this reflective episode, Jesse Wolf Hardin explores the idea that among all the plants we cherish, there may be one green ally whose presence, timing, symbolism, or healing effect plays a uniquely meaningful role in our lives.

Wolf shares how a personal plant may appear during transition, heartbreak, celebration, or illness — offering medicine, emotional clarity, inspiration, or companionship. A plant ally might be one we've known for years but only now truly hear, or an unexpected species that arrives precisely when needed.

We're invited to slow down, notice the plants around us, feel their resonance, and recognize the qualities, stories, and teachings they bring. Once we identify our plant, we can turn to it for grounding, guidance, and everyday support.

A beautiful meditation on intuition, plant relationship, and the lifelong path of learning from nature.

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

This episode is brought to you by The Good Medicine Confluence October 12–15, 2026 Ghost Ranch, New Mexico

Join herbalists, healers, wildcrafters, visionaries, misfits, and medicine makers for four unforgettable days of learning, celebration, connection, ritual, and more than 100 classes from over 40 teachers.

You're warmly invited to gather, study, celebrate, and dance under the stars in the Land of Enchantment.

👉 Learn more & register | GoodMedicineConfluence.com

🌼 WANT MORE HERBAL GOODNESS?

Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive THIRTEEN herbal freebies!

👉 CLAIM YOUR FREEBIES!

🌿 WANT EVEN MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Become an HerbRally Schoolhouse member!

You'll get access to a TON of herbalism classes, monographs, webinars, and more — plus discounts to herbal companies, a private Facebook group, and ongoing education.

Use coupon code PODCAST to get your first 30 days FREE.

👉 Learn more & register | HerbRally.com/Schoolhouse

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.