Topics covered in this episode

The early years of running a business

How to turn your herbal passion into a profitable business

The challenges of growing a business

How to avoid burnout as an entrepreneur

How to automate your herbal business and multiply your time

Advice for hiring employees in your business

Marketing strategies that work both online and in person

About John Gallagher

John and his wife Kimberly are the founders of LearningHerbs, a popular and successful herbal community and educational hub. 25 years ago, John joined author Jon Young to found the modern version of Wilderness Awareness School, which is where he first learned how to design educational programs and products. Jon was the one who introduced him to the world of plants and nature education. Natural medicine became such a passion of his, that he became a five-element acupuncturist under the mentorship of Dirk Hein in Seattle. John considers himself one of the luckiest people in the world because he gets to live his passion, which is creating fun, simple and exciting information about healing herbs.

Where to find John Gallagher

Website: https://learningherbs.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearningHerbs

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learningherbs/

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Herbal Remedies Kit: https://learningherbs.com/herbal-kit/

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Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Topics covered in this episode

The chemistry our our skin and how that related to product formulation

How the skin related to our nervous system

Strategies to help avoid negative reactions from skin and beauty products

How to preform a spot test

How to avoid sensitization

Using antioxidants to avoid oxidation of you products

Using essential oils as preservatives in your beauty products

Carrier oils and their role in product formulation

Choosing the right essential oils for products you create

About Danielle Sade

Danielle Sade (BSc CAHP) is an Aromatherapy Educator, Author and the founder of the Healing Fragrances School of Aromatherapy. She has over three decades of experience working with plant based medicine and essential oils. Her newest book is The Aromatherapy Beauty Guide which is a great resource for creating essential oil products.

Where to find Danielle Sade

Website: http://healingfragrances.net/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealingFragrancesSchoolOfAromatherapy/

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Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Topics covered in this episode

The importance of learning and understanding herbal energetics

How to choose the best herbs for your body

How to source good quality medicinal herbs

Tips for making your own herbal preparations

Tips for working safely with herbs and herbal remedies

The importance of keeping a health journal

Dandelion profile and how it is best used

Herbal strategies for headache relief

About Ryn and Katja

Katja & Ryn co-founded the CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism in 2010. They see clients for individual consultations, and together they offer Foundational, Advanced, and Clinical herbalism programs both in-person and online. They also teach at national herbal conferences, including the American Herbalists Guild Symposium, the Traditions in Western Herbalism Conference, IM4US, and Boston's own Herbstalk. Articles by Ryn and Katja have appeared in the AHG Journal, the Journal of the Northeast Herbal Association, and Plant Healer Magazine. They are trained as street medics and Wilderness First Responders, and collaborate with peers from around the country to bring herbalism to communities impacted by natural and man-made disasters.

Where to find them

Website: https://commonwealthherbs.com/

Facebook: http://facebook.com/commonwealthherbs

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQZkDBYcBpka88DSGE3STWg

Commonwealth Herbs Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/commonwealth-podcast-for-holistic-herbalism/id1307252136?mt=2

Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Topics covered in this episode

What is Aromaflexology?

An inside look into a typical Aromaflexology session

How to choose the right essential oils for your clients

An overview of the reflex points used in Aromaflexology

Corresponding body systems associated with these reflex points

2 real case studies

About Lora Cantele

Lora Cantele is a Registered Clinical Aromatherapist with a special focus on children with disabilities. In 2009 and 2010, she worked as a consultant and practitioner offering her expertise to a Children's Home in which the residents were non-verbal children (ages 2 months-18 years old) suffering from life-limiting illnesses. Lora provided Aromatherapeutic intervention as part of a multi-disciplinary team. She is a former instructor of the Penny Price Academy of Aromatherapy (UK) and continues to teach Aromaflexology for Shirley Price. She is the Executive Director of the Alliance of International Aromatherapists and has served on its board and several committees since 2006. She is a co-author of The Complete Aromatherapy and Essential Oil Handbook for Everyday Wellness and the editor/publisher of the International Journal of Professional Holistic Aromatherapy.

Where to find Lora Cantele

Website: http://enhancements.abmp.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enhancementsaromatherapy/

Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Topics covered in this episode

How imbalances in our body can show up as symptoms

Common indicators that our Nervous System might be out of balance

How the Herbal approach differs from the Allopathic method of Nervous System support

The Nervine classification of herbs and how they can support the Nervous System

Herbal Adaptogens and their role in Nervous System support

Natural and herbal strategies for dealing with Stress

Natural and herbal strategies for dealing with Anxiety

Natural and herbal strategies for dealing with Insomnia (Sleep Tea Recipe Video)

Practical ways to incorporate Nervous System supportive practices into your routine

About Maria Noel Groves

Maria Noel Groves, RH (AHG) is a clinical herbalist based in Allenstown, NH. She achieved certification through study with Michael Moore at the Southwest School of Botanical Medicine. She also completed Rosemary Gladstar's Science and Art of Herbology home study course, as well as Rosemary's advanced herbal program on site at Sage Mountain. Maria began her herbal studies with Nancy Phillips' Foundations Course at Heartsong Farm. Maria has nearly two decades of experience in herbs and is a registered professional member of the American Herbalists Guild. She opened her full-time practice in 2007. Before 2007, she worked under her maiden name, Maria Noel Mandile.

Where to find Maria Noel Groves

Website: http://wintergreenbotanicals.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WintergreenBotanicals/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marianoelgroves/

Buy her book "Body into Balance" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2I6c3qp

Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Topics covered in this episode

What qualifies as an Aromatic Herb and what are it's basic functions?

The Energetics of Aromatic Herbs

The common actions and properties of Aromatic Herbs as a whole

How Aromatic Herbs effect the Digestive System

How Aromatic Herbs effect the Respiratory System

How Aromatic Herbs effect the Circulatory System

How Aromatic Herbs effect the Nervous System

How Aromatic Herbs effect the Immune System

Two specific aromatic herbal profiles

About Jim McDonald

Herbalist and Educator Jim McDondald’s approach to the use of herbs blends a folk and indigenous perspective with the eclectic/physio-medical approaches of 19th century American herbalism. He primarily uses and teaches about local plants he knows and trusts, though he certainly enjoys a draught of Kava and doesn’t begrudge a plant just because it doesn’t happen to live close by. He places the utmost importance in ethical wildcrafting to ensure that the plants used continue to thrive in their natural habitats.

Where to find Jim McDonald

Website: http://www.herbcraft.org/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqogIA3f8qQDqU49I3sRvWw

Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Topics covered in this episode

What Flower Essences are and how they are made

The historic uses of Flower Essences

The energetic qualities of flowers

Specific ways that Flower Essences can support our well-being

Specific Flower Essence profiles and what they support

Case studies supporting the effectiveness of Flower Essences

About Katie Hess

Katie Hess is author of “Flower Evolution” and founder of LOTUSWEI, the world's leading floral apothecary. Her signature elixirs have been featured in O, The Oprah Magazine, The New York Times, and the LA Times and her flower-powered community is thriving in over 15 countries. Katie’s magic has sparked a fire with leading brands: from Flowerlounges to exclusive scents and products, apothecaries to blending bars, Katie has infused her transformative touch into collaborations with the world’s top spas, beauty stores and more. Whether it’s a retreat in the hot springs of Iceland, her meditations, or her travels to find the planet’s rarest flowers, her work all boils down to bringing people into a whole new world, both outside and in.

Where to find Katie Hess

Website: https://www.lotuswei.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lotuswei

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lotuswei/

Podcast: https://www.lotuswei.com/pages/podcast

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Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Topics covered in this episode

Common therapeutic uses of Essential Oils

How Aromatherapy can be useful in a medical setting

How to start and run an Aromatherapy program in your local hospitals

Safety guidelines and policies to consider in a medical setting

Common Essential Oils that are used in hospitals and hospice care

How Essential Oils are helpful in hospice care situations

About Caryn Gehlmann

Caryn is a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, and founder of Essential 3, a full-scope aromatherapy company focused on providing safe and effective essential oils, blends, and lotions that support health and wellbeing for the body, mind, and spirit. Caryn is a leading national educator and consultant on the use of essential oils, including work with hospitals, hospices and healthcare providers looking to implement successful aromatherapy programs. She also runs Lavender Fields Forever, a lavender farm located in the Applegate Valley of Southern Oregon.

Where to find Caryn Gehlmann

Website: https://essentialthree.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Essential3

Lavender Farm: https://lavenderfieldsforever-oregon.com/

Southern Oregon Lavender Trail: http://www.southernoregonlavendertrail.com/

Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Topics covered in this episode

How to be self-empowered to take control of your own health

How food can be used as medicine

The importance of preparing food to make it more digestible

Culinary herbs and their role in supporting healthy digestion

Using bitters herbs to support healthy digestion

Practical ways to incorporate bitters into your daily routines and habits

About Brittany Wood Nickerson

Brittany Wood Nickerson is a practicing clinical herbalist, author, Plant Spirit Healing practitioner, and cook. Brittany is the founder and primary instructor of Thyme Herbal, where she teaches a three-year herbal apprenticeship program, as well as courses in herbal cooking and homesteading. She teaches at the University of Massachusetts and is the organizer of the Northampton/Amherst Herbal Meet-up group. Brittany is a passionate teacher and an inspirational speaker, presenting at conferences and for programs throughout the country. She is the author of The Everyday Living Series, posters and zines for the home, The Herbal Homestead Journal and Recipes from the Herbalist’s Kitchen.

Where to find Brittany Wood Nickerson

Website: www.thymeherbal.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thymeherbal/

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Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Topics covered in this episode

How to identify imbalances in the Nervous System

Internal Muscular Tension and it's connection to Nervous System Health

How Aromatic Herbs can be used to relax muscular tension

How the Endocrine System relates to stress and mood

The role of Adaptogenic herbs to help modulate the Endocrine System

How liver and digestive health is related to our mood and stress levels

Specific herbal strategies to support the liver and digestive system

About Guido Masé

Guido Masé RH(AHG) is a clinician and educator in the Western herbal tradition. He spent his childhood in Italy and has been living in Vermont since 1996. His practice interweaves clinical experience, mythology, and science. He is chief herbalist at Urban Moonshine, clinician at the Burlington Herb Clinic, faculty member and clinical supervisor at the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, teacher in herbal medicine at the University of Vermont, and author of The Wild Medicine Solution and DIY Bitters. He is developing the integrative phytotherapy department at Wasso Hospital in Loliondo, Tanzania.

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Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.