Today we are going to be talking with Ibsy Linder.  Ibsy is a practicing herbalist here in Western North Carolina, whom, after having also been working for the local, much beloved herbal shop known as The Herbiary, in downtown Asheville, recently had the opportunity to purchase the shop and continue to expand the vision for it within our community.

00:00:00 - Introduction to Stories From The Earth Podcast

00:01:14 - Interview with Ibsy, Practicing Herbalist

00:03:32 - Ibsy's Herbal Background and Education

00:04:32 - Inspiration on Ibsy's Herbal Journey

00:07:38 - Ibsy's Engagement in Community Relief After Hurricane Helen

00:13:40 - Focus on Mental Health in Herbal Clinic

00:18:35 - Definition of Holistic Health and Healing

00:20:35 - Spirituality in Herbalism and Mental Health (Spiritual Alchemy)

00:23:01 - Symbolism of "Lead into Gold" LLC

00:26:35 - Story of Acquiring The Herbiary

00:30:37 - Hopes for The Herbiary and its Community Specialness

00:31:47 - Barriers to Healing and How The Herbiary is Removing Them

00:34:25 - Research Binders for Community Support

00:36:40 - Future Evolution of The Herbiary

00:38:27 - Advice for Helping the Community

00:40:05 - Advice for Budding Herbalists

00:45:31 - Favorite Books

00:47:04 - Closing Words and Thoughts

00:48:38 - Outro

🪴Instagram

@ibsy.gold

@herbiarysheville

@herbiaryphilly

🪴Websites

herbiary.com

ibsy.gold

🍃Links and Books

The Wild Temple

https://youtu.be/Z6zalD9zJhI?si=UuA7s7-meqQYat1h

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