In today's episode we discuss Evolutionary herbalism and energetic architecture, how each stage of evolution enhances our relationship with plants, and why elements allow us to perceive patterns in our own bodies and ways to applying this to healing.

My guest is articulate, charismatic and passionate Sajah Popham. He is the founder of The School of Evolutionary Herbalism in Southern Oregon. Along with his degree in herbal sciences from Bastyr University, Sajah has studied with a wide variety of clinical herbalists, medical astrologers and practicing alchemists.

Today we discuss why herbalist is the interface between humanity and medicinal plants and what's the future of herbal medicine. We explore approaches to herbal blending/formulating with intention to help creating elegant and healing preparations and review criteria and strategies for therapeutic vs beverage teas.

My today's guest, David Hoffmann, is an internationally renowned medical herbalist who's been practicing phytotherapy for close to 40 years. He is an author of 17 herbal textbooks and a chief formulator at Traditional Medicinals, a company that I love.

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During today's episode I explain the reasons for narrowing down my future focus on plants and herbal medicine as I rebrand this podcast as Plant Love Radio.

“Mind-body skills should be a required training for all health professionals.” Dr. Kathi Kemper, MD

During today's episode I speak with a true leader in the area of integrative medicine in this country, Dr. Kathi Kemper.

I was fortunate to meet and collaborate with Dr. Kemper as a new faculty. At the time, she recently moved to the North East to head the Center for Pediatric Education and Research at the Children's Hospital in Boston.

She is a prolific writer, researcher and educator. In the past several years Dr. Kemper has served as a Professor of Pediatrics at the Ohio State University College of Medicine and Executive Director of their Center for Integrative Health and Wellness. 

The findings of her recent research on burnout and resilience were very encouraging and empowering for anyone in the field of healthcare.  

Show Notes: https://wellnessinsidernetwork.com/78

“You become a biohacker for the purpose of optimizing your health.” Dasha Maximov

My today's guest is Dasha Maximov. Dasha describes herself as an observer, ponderer, uncomformer and a female biohacker. Currently Dasha is a Chief Operating Officer of The Health Optimisation Summit that will take place in England later this year. 

Her own ability to explore different fields and concepts and connect with individuals serves her well. I am excited to share Dasha's story with you and explore some of the strategies that she found helpful over the years.

Show Notes: https://wellnessinsidernetwork.com/77

In today's episode you'll meet Lisa Ganora. Lisa is an herbalist, and an expert on phytochemical constituents in plants and medicinal foods.

I promise, you'll never look the same way at your blood oranges, parsley and other super foods.  You'll also appreciate plants' amazing capacity for healing and disease prevention.

"We have an untapped resource, an answer to food security, green house gases, pollution and over-fishing. But farming and eating of insects has been absent from great agricultural innovation that dominate our food culture." ​Ken Furuyama

In today's episode I talk to Ken Furuyama about his passion for edible insects, their amazing nutritional profile and environmental benefits.

Learn why 2 billion people today consume insects and what makes them a real power house of nutrients and vitamins.

Show notes: https://wellnessinsidernetwork.com/75

"We need to have a very intentional focus on positivity, on bouncing back, on resilience." ​Carin Rockind

In today's episode I talk to Carin Rockind, a leading expert on life purpose, women's thriving and positive psychology, the science of human flourishing.

With depression and loneliness on the rise, many of us often feel stuck ​or lost. ​Working with college level students, I see these trends now more than ever. This is the reason for ​our conversation.

Show notes: https://wellnessinsidernetwork.com/74

"​People were coming to me to enhance their body, but it was their mind that was holding them back, and the spirit was suffering." ​Michael Rizk

Whether it's New Year resolutions or just a decision you make to take better care of yourself, the most difficult part is execution. ​

Today I'm joined ​by ​Michael Rizk. Michael's background is in personal training, soft tissue therapy, chain reaction biomechanics, change management and he’s a teacher at heart. 

His passion comes alive when Michael is helping people get from "here to there" by removing mental, emotional, physical and spiritual roadblocks.

Show Notes: www.wellnessinsidernetwork.com/73.