Stories From The Earth

What role do herbs play in disaster relief? Recorded live at the 35th annual Asheville Herb Festival, this panel explores the intersection of herbalism and mutual aid following Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina. From setting up herbal pantries to practicing radical self-care, our guests discuss practical ways to build resilient, self-sufficient communities.

⭐Abby Artemisia

⁠https://www.thewanderschool.com/

⭐Lori Jenkins

⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sisterofmotherearth.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

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⭐Jeannie Dunn

Red Moon Herbs ⁠⁠https://redmoonherbs.com/

To Contact Jeannie: jeannie [at ] redmoonherbs [dot] com

⭐Byron Ballard

Website: ⁠⁠https://www.myvillagewitch.com/⁠⁠

Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://wyrdmountaingals.podbean.com/

⭐Lorri Burra

⁠https://greenheartgardenswnc.com/⁠

⁠https://herbmamma.com/⁠

⭐Janelle King

Twinflower Botanicals: https://twinflowerbotanicals.com/

⭐HERB QUIZ⭐

Guess our herb of the month and win cool podcast swag and then if you WIN you will be entered into a bigger drawing at the end of the year!! End of the year drawing will be a large prize of cool local handmade herbal products! Leave a comment on Spotify or email us the answer at storiesfromtheearth [at] gmail [dot] com

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I hide in leaves both soft and low, With purple faces all in a row. I bloom in spring, both sweet and shy, With heart-shaped leaves that catch your eye. What am I?

🌻Stories From The Earth Podcast: Tales of connection in an age of disconnection. A Herbal and Storytelling Podcast about connecting to nature. What are the many ways in which we can connect with nature in this disconnected society? And how can storytelling help us do this. We invite you to journey with us as we explore nature through stories.

🍄 Podcast Filmed and Edited by Jennifer Braverman

🍄Co Host and Amazing Human Ellen Selm

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Today I have invited an acquaintance of mine to join us - Ally Berry - who’s multiple interests, disciplines and experiences led her from training as a Death Doula to now branching out further into a role she titles a Holistic Culinary Caregiver. She also hosts her own Podcast titled “You Want to go Home?”, described as a place in between many places created with the intent to guide you back to yourself, however that process comes through for you. Her podcast is an invitation to you to hold her hand while walking a divine path

🍃You can connect with Ally and follow her work on social media below!

-allyeberry [at] gmail [dot] com

-https://www.instagram.com/celestial.story/

🌻Books and Podcasts we talked about!

You Want to go Home?

https://open.spotify.com/show/1DjA7gDxspKvDKiorS0Eyo?si=3af1e7f1812f4f7a

Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype by Clarissa Pinkola Estés

https://malaprops.com/book/9780345409874

#25 Stories From The Earth Podcast - A Book Chat - Women Who Run With The Wolves

https://youtu.be/xckkYd-0ysQ?si=1_z04HLHxWGpmFRJ

The Telepathy Tapes podcast

-https://open.spotify.com/show/1zigaPaUWO4G9SiFV0Kf1c

To Be Magnetic podcast

-https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLymuLoJusHX4r4Ha-t5zMLQSZnuAESism

-https://open.spotify.com/show/10WVlstCLaJRyNeCxOhz4M

⭐HERB QUIZ⭐

Guess our herb of the month and win cool podcast swag and then if you WIN you will be entered into a bigger drawing at the end of the year!! End of the year drawing will be a large prize of cool local handmade herbal products! Leave a comment on Spotify or email us the answer.

➡️DEADLINE APRIL 20TH 2026⬅️

And the hint! An herb that is often shown in Ancient Egyptian art and commonly used in ritual

I bloom where ancient waters rest,

In twilight hues I show my best.

A sacred flower, calm and deep,

I soothe the mind and cradle sleep.

What am I?

🌻Stories From The Earth Podcast: Tales of connection in an age of disconnection. A Herbal and Storytelling Podcast about connecting to nature. What are the many ways in which we can connect with nature in this disconnected society? And how can storytelling help us do this. We invite you to journey with us as we explore nature through stories.

🍄 Podcast Filmed and Edited by Jennifer Braverman

🍄Co Host and Amazing Human Ellen Selm

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In some Native languages the term for plants translates to “those who take care of us.”

― Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants

Today we are speaking with herbalist Christina Bertelli.  The primary focus of Christina’s work is holistic pelvic health - helping people recover from recurrent UTIs, bacterial vaginosis, yeast, HPV, and HSV. She also specializes in PMS, fibroids, cysts, pregnancy loss, abortion, and post pill syndrome. Christina’s hope and goal for all of her clients is to help them find their regenerative spark, to heal and regain their wellbeing.

Learn more about Christina

⬇️https://www.christinabertelli.com/

IG https://www.instagram.com/femmebotanica/

🪴Books we talked about🪴

-In Search of the Medicine Buddha: A Himalayan Journey by David Crow

https://www.amazon.com/Search-Medicine-Buddha-Himalayan-Journey/dp/1585421073/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&coliid=I6DKOMRUBSS0C&colid=E5F1I4X3LUAW

-The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants in a Quick-Study, One-Stop Guide by Brigitte Mars

https://malaprops.com/book/9781681627977

-Nature Cure: Philosophy and Practice Based on the Unity of Disease and Cure by Henry Lindlahr

https://malaprops.com/book/9781805476481

⭐HERB QUIZ⭐

Guess our herb of the month and win cool podcast swag and then if you WIN you will be entered into a bigger drawing at the end of the year!! End of the year drawing will be a large prize of cool local handmade herbal products! Leave a comment on Spotify or email us the answer.

➡️DEADLINE MARCH 20TH 2026⬅️

"I wear a crown of golden light,
Then turn to stars in fluffy white.
A single breath can set me free,
To dance upon the wandering breeze."

What am I?

🌻Stories From The Earth Podcast: Tales of connection in an age of disconnection. A Herbal and Storytelling Podcast about connecting to nature. What are the many ways in which we can connect with nature in this disconnected society? And how can storytelling help us do this. We invite you to journey with us as we explore nature through stories.

🍄 Podcast Filmed and Edited by Jennifer Braverman

🍄Co Host and Amazing Human Ellen Selm

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At the time of filming it had been six months since Hurricane Helene swept through Western NC. I had a chance to interview a few members of the Appalachian Herb Collective, a herbal mutual aid group, about their experiences during the storm and it's immediate aftermath.

⭐ "The Appalachian Herb Collective (AHC) is an Herbal Re-leaf effort created in response to the devastation inflicted throughout our area after Hurricane Helene decimated and displaced so many." (website) ⭐ Appalachian Herbalist Collective

⁠https://www.instagram.com/appalachianherbcollective/⁠

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⭐Show Links⁠

https://frenchbroadfood.coop/⁠

⁠https://pinesherbals.com/⁠

⁠https://blueridgeschool.org/⁠

⁠https://redmoonherbs.com/⁠

⁠https://www.firetreeorganics.com/⁠

⁠https://www.twinstartribe.com/⁠

⁠https://www.sisterofmotherearth.com/⁠

⁠https://herbsheal.com/⁠

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https://www.instagram.com/apothefaerie/

https://www.christinabertelli.com/

https://www.gaiaherbs.com/

https://www.herbalachia.com/

🌻Stories From The Earth Podcast: Tales of connection in an age of disconnection. A Herbal and Storytelling Podcast about connecting to nature. What are the many ways in which we can connect with nature in this disconnected society? And how can storytelling help us do this. We invite you to journey with us as we explore nature through stories.

🍄 Podcast Filmed and Edited by Jennifer Braverman

🍄Co Host and Amazing Human Ellen Selm

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Well we are at the end of another year! 2025 was a big one for us on the podcast! We went to the most herbal events and interviewed so many people! Check out some of our best moments from 2025 and stay tuned for 2026!

⭐January 2025

Mutual Aid 🍄Community 🍄Herbalism - The Appalachian Herb Collective - #64 Stories From The Earth Podcast [PATREON UNLOCKED]

https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/NeBHP5lmIYb

https://youtu.be/TAqYWD-FAds

⭐March 2025

Humans are Nature #65 Stories From The Earth Podcast - Interview with Ethnobiologist Marc Williams

https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/mVITj5lmIYb

https://youtu.be/UY8SbysE_AA

⭐April 2025

#66 Medicines from the Earth Herb Symposium 2025 - Interview with Linnea Wardwell - Stories From The Earth Podcast
https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/v3b6N4lmIYb

https://youtu.be/DeZcuXcCVf4

⭐May 2025

#67 The Wild Temple 🍃 Brooke Sullivan 🍃 Yoga 🍃 Herbalism 🍃 Stories From The Earth Podcast

https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/4mbBk4lmIYb

https://youtu.be/Z6zalD9zJhI

⭐July 2025

Plant Stories - Asheville Herb Fest 2025 - Vendor Interviews - Stories From The Earth Podcast [PATREON UNLOCKED]

https://youtu.be/oKPAWKO3FaU

⭐August 2025#69 - A Peek Inside the Medicines from the Earth Herb Symposium 2025 - Stories From The Earth Podcast [ PATREON UNLOCKED]

https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/VlYQl3lmIYb

https://youtu.be/lfYEtcpwW_Q

⭐September 2025

After the flood: Tales of Resilience - Hurricane Helene - Panel and Potluck - #70 Stories From the Earth Podcast

https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/rxwvN2lmIYb

https://youtu.be/XTMm8S_Im7U

⭐October 2025

Lead into Gold: Herbalism, Healing, and Community with Ibsy Linder of The Herbiary - #71 Stories From The Earth Podcast

https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/vgTC81lmIYb

https://youtu.be/qts-boc-ftM

⭐STORIES FROM THE EARTH MONTHLY HERB QUIZE
November 2025

🪴Soft, furry leaves like velvet green,
Bell-shaped blooms in purple/cream.
Old healers swore I sped the mend—
I help what's broken find its end.
What am I?
Hint
Herbalists long called me something like “knit-bone” because I was used to help wounds and broken bones heal; my botanical name starts with “Sym-” (think “together”).

⬇️Guess what medicinal herb I am in the comments ⬇️ for a chance to win some super cool Stories from the Earth Podcast swag!
⭐Winners get entered into a bigger yearly drawing at the end of 2026!

🍄 Podcast Filmed and Edited by Jennifer Braverman

🍄Co Host and Amazing Human Ellen Selm

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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

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The Wild Temple

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🌻Stories From The Earth Podcast: Tales of connection in an age of disconnection. A Herbal and Storytelling Podcast about connecting to nature. What are the many ways in which we can connect with nature in this disconnected society? And how can storytelling help us do this. We invite you to journey with us as we explore nature through stories.

🍄 Podcast Filmed and Edited by Jennifer Braverman

🍄Co Host and Amazing Human Ellen Selm

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After Hurricane Helene, communities showed incredible resilience. In this episode of Stories from the Earth Podcast, we share voices of survivors, aid workers, and community organizers who stepped up in the aftermath. These stories highlight community strength, healing, and the power of connection in times of crisis.

🌿 A conversation on resilience, recovery, and finding hope after the storm.

⭐Our Panel:

⁠https://www.instagram.com/parejadepacha/⁠

⁠https://www.instagram.com/grassrootsaidpartnership/⁠

⁠https://www.instagram.com/mjoyb/⁠

⭐A Special Thank You To:

Jeannie Dunn

⁠https://www.instagram.com/jeanniedunn99/⁠

Rebekah Lührs⁠https://www.instagram.com/rebekahjoyluhrs/⁠

🌻Stories From The Earth Podcast: Tales of connection in an age of disconnection. A Herbal and Storytelling Podcast about connecting to nature. What are the many ways in which we can connect with nature in this disconnected society? And how can storytelling help us do this. We invite you to journey with us as we explore nature through stories.

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🍄Co Host and Amazing Human Ellen Selm

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Pack your bags (virtually!) and come hang out with me at the Medicines from the Earth Herb Symposium 2025. We’ll wander through workshops, check out the herbal marketplace, and meet some amazing plant-loving folks along the way.

🍃Medicines from the Earth Herb Symposium 2025

⁠https://www.botanicalmedicine.org/medicines-from-the-earth-herb-symposium-2025/⁠

🍃Audio Recordings

⁠https://www.botanical-medicine.org/⁠

🍃Video Recordings

⁠https://www.botanicalmedicine.org/videos/⁠

🍄Kiva Rose

https://www.instagram.com/kivarosethorn

🍄Dr. Wendy Warner

https://www.wendywarnermd.com/

🍄David Winston

https://herbalstudies.net/

🍄Sam Coffman

https://www.instagram.com/herbalmedicsam

🍄Doug and Todd Elliot

https://www.facebook.com/doug.elliott.96/

🍄Jim McDonald

https://www.herbcraft.org/

https://www.facebook.com/jimmcdonaldherbalist/

https://www.instagram.com/herb.craf

🍄Red Moon Herbs

https://redmoonherbs.com/

🍄Walden Farmacy

https://www.instagram.com/waldenfarmacy/

🍄Herbalist and Alchemist

https://www.instagram.com/herbalist_alchemist_inc/

https://www.herbalist-alchemist.com/

🍄Firestorm Books

https://firestorm.coop/

🍄Host Defense Mushrooms

https://hostdefense.com/

🌻Stories From The Earth Podcast: Tales of connection in an age of disconnection. A Herbal and Storytelling Podcast about connecting to nature. What are the many ways in which we can connect with nature in this disconnected society? And how can storytelling help us do this. We invite you to journey with us as we explore nature through stories.

🍄 Podcast Filmed and Edited by Jennifer Braverman

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It is that time of year again!!! It is time for Asheville Herb Fest!! This vlog is a collection of all of the mini interviews I filmed with the amazing plant vendors at Asheville Herb Fest 2025.

🍄http://www.ashevilleherbfestival.org/

🍃 Sustainabillies (Sara Martin)

https://www.instagram.com/sustainabillies/

🍃Immortal Juice Co. (Amber Locke)

http://www.immortaljuice.com/

🍃Well Seasoned Table (Sarah)

https://www.instagram.com/wellseasonedtable/

🍃Bellyfull Plants Nursery (Peggy & Otter )

https://www.instagram.com/bellyfullplantsnursery/

🍃Twin Flower Botanicals (Janelle King)

https://twinflowerbotanicals.com/

🍃Heather Wood Buzzard (Plants and Story)

https://www.instagram.com/plantsandstory/

https://www.amazon.com/National-Geographic-Backyard-Edible-Plants/dp/1426223706

🍃Usefulplants (Lyndon Felps)

http://www.usefulplants.org/

🍃Botany Culture (Sass)

https://www.botanyculture.com/

🍃Apothefaerie: Adriatic & Appalachian Herbals

https://www.instagram.com/apothefaerieherbals/

🍃Habibi Village

https://www.instagram.com/habibivillage/

🍃Rodgers Heirlooms

[email protected]

🍃Wildwood Herbal

https://www.wildwoodherbal.org/

🌻Stories From The Earth Podcast: Tales of connection in an age of disconnection. A Herbal and Storytelling Podcast about connecting to nature. What are the many ways in which we can connect with nature in this disconnected society? And how can storytelling help us do this. We invite you to journey with us as we explore nature through stories.

🍄 Podcast Filmed and Edited by Jennifer Braverman

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🍃 Today we are honored to be talking with Brooke Sullivan.  She is a yoga therapist, tantric herbalist, writer, retreat leader, and educator of the Science and Philosophy of Sri Vidya Tantra. She is the director of The Wild Temple School of Yoga + Herbal Wisdom and the lead teacher of our Tantra Yoga Therapy program, a 500hr RYT (registered yoga/radical yoga teacher) training program, called The Sage Apprenticeship.

🍃An initiate of the Himalayan Sages, her passion is to connect people to nature and ancient tantric wisdom for health, empowerment and the courage to live life fully. As a "dharma igniter," she helps people, families and organizations step into their highest, healthiest, most powerful version of themselves.

🍃Brooke’s dedication to yoga and the healing arts has been cultivated with over 20 years of experience in tantra, yoga, ayurveda, herbalism, vitalism, vibrational healing (flower essences, homeopathy, Tibetan energy healing) and holistic woman care as well as cultivating the art of self-care while traveling internationally. A grammy winning artist and lover of Nature, she has a deep and driving desire to understand and connect to the beauty and joy in all life. She currently lives and runs The Wild Temple: School of Yoga and Herbal Wisdom in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, of the unceded lands of the Eastern Band of Cherokee. Brooke also has her own podcast called: The Wild Temple.  Thank you for joining us today Brooke.

Brooke's Links:

🍃https://www.instagram.com/thewildtemple/

🍃https://www.thewildtemple.com/

🍃Become a certified Flower Essence Practitioner

https://www.thewildtemple.com/plants

🍃https://www.thewildtemple.com/podcast

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🍄 Podcast Filmed and Edited by Jennifer Braverman

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