Judith Berger's guest appearances

Judith Berger

Medicine Stories

Awakening Aphrodite

Paul Chek

Nadine Artemis

Sara Gustafson

Charles Eisenstein

Mark Nepo

Kelly Brogan

Becca Piastrelli

Alexandra Roxo

Charles Duhigg

Katy Bowman

Ryan Sprague

Amelia Kinkade

Robert Holden

Christiane Northrup

Mario Martinez

OwlTail

Have you ever used lavender essence to relax before bedtime, ginseng or ginger in your tea or perhaps elderberry syrup to boost your natural immunity? If you answered yes to any of those, guess what? You have been practicing herbal medicine, just the way nature intended it! More than ever before in our modern world, people are searching for natural ways to support the health of their minds and bodies. This episode offers timely wisdom and insight from one of the most influential urban herbalists and authors on plant medicines of our time: Judith Berger, writer of the ever-relevant Herbal Rituals. In my opinion, it’s much more than a book, and definitely more than a common reference for naturally treating health conditions: it is a lyrical homage to the ancient practices of herbal medicine.  Judith Berger is an herbalist, a prolific author, a poet and Physician Assistant who was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. As you’ll hear in this episode, her earliest contact with nature was through the prism of fairy tales, the wilds of her father’s backyard garden and the dark corridors of the local plant nursery where she first cherished the scent of soil. She spent ten years in New York City studying and practicing as an urban herbalist before pursuing a degree as a Physician Assistant to integrate natural medicine with the modern medical model.  This episode will take you on an adventure into the world of plants and medicine! We talk about the soul of nature and the subtle, complex medicine of plants and mushrooms. Judith shares her thoughts on the digital overwhelm of our time, and offers insight on how herbal treatments can soothe our nerves to balance the stress of everyday life. We discuss the many changes the field of herbalism underwent since the writing of Herbal Rituals, and Judith shares her experiences of herbal effectiveness and contrasting medical philosophies realized through her training as Physician Assistant. We also cover the history and folklore of certain medicinal plants, the contributions of St. Hildegarde of Bingen, common herbal misconceptions and myths, and valuable resources for purchasing your own herbs or seeds. You can find Judith's wonderful offerings, writing and more at judithbergerherbalist.com. *If you like this episode you might also enjoy episodes #86 with Monica Gagliano and #79 with Molly Larkin/Bearheart! TIME STAMPS 00:08:32 Amy’s Glowing Review of Herbal Rituals 00:12:31 Judith’s Intentions for her Book 00:17:19 Judith’s Childhood in Brooklyn 00:23:08 Retaining the Magic 00:28:47 D'aulaires' Book Of Greek Myths 00:34:25 Judith’s Experience as a PA 00:37:45 The Wise Woman Traditions of Herbalism 00:39:44 Pharmaceuticals Based on Herbs 00:44:36 Memories of Connection between Human and Nature 00:51:44 The Hands-Off Herbalist 00:57:48 Talking To Trees? 01:04:51 The Properties &amp; Voice of Black Cohosh 01:10:04 The Tale of the Elder Tree 01:14:50 St. Hildegarde Of Bingen 01:19:26  Misconceptions and Myths 01:23:52 Resources for High Quality Herbs 01:26:30 Where to find Judith Berger You can find Amy at amyfournier.com and watch this episode on Awakening Aphrodite Podcast/FitAmyTV! For special discounts on her favorite products, visit her affiliate page!

Have you ever used lavender essence to relax before bedtime, ginseng or ginger in your tea or perhaps elderberry syrup to boost your natural immunity? If you answered yes to any of those, guess what? You have been practicing herbal medicine, just the way nature intended it! More than ever before in our modern world, people are searching for natural ways to support the health of their minds and bodies. This episode offers timely wisdom and insight from one of the most influential urban herbalists and authors on plant medicines of our time: Judith Berger, writer of the ever-relevant <a href="https://www.blurb.com/b/9715213-herbal-rituals" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Herbal Rituals</a>. In my opinion, it’s much more than a book, and definitely more than a common reference for naturally treating health conditions: it is a lyrical homage to the ancient practices of herbal medicine.  Judith Berger is an herbalist, a prolific author, a poet and Physician Assistant who was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. As you’ll hear in this episode, her earliest contact with nature was through the prism of fairy tales, the wilds of her father’s backyard garden and the dark corridors of the local plant nursery where she first cherished the scent of soil. She spent ten years in New York City studying and practicing as an urban herbalist before pursuing a degree as a Physician Assistant to integrate natural medicine with the modern medical model.  This episode will take you on an adventure into the world of plants and medicine! We talk about the soul of nature and the subtle, complex medicine of plants and mushrooms. Judith shares her thoughts on the digital overwhelm of our time, and offers insight on how herbal treatments can soothe our nerves to balance the stress of everyday life. We discuss the many changes the field of herbalism underwent since the writing of Herbal Rituals, and Judith shares her experiences of herbal effectiveness and contrasting medical philosophies realized through her training as Physician Assistant. We also cover the history and folklore of certain medicinal plants, the contributions of St. Hildegarde of Bingen, common herbal misconceptions and myths, and valuable resources for purchasing your own herbs or seeds. You can find Judith's wonderful offerings, writing and more at <a href="http://www.judithbergerherbalist.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">judithbergerherbalist.com</a>. *If you like this episode you might also enjoy episodes #86 with Monica Gagliano and #79 with Molly Larkin/Bearheart! TIME STAMPS 00:08:32 Amy’s Glowing Review of <a href="https://www.blurb.com/b/9715213-herbal-rituals" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Herbal Rituals</a> 00:12:31 Judith’s Intentions for her Book 00:17:19 Judith’s Childhood in Brooklyn 00:23:08 Retaining the Magic 00:28:47 <a href="https://www.amazon.com/DAulaires-Greek-Myths-Ingri-dAulaire/dp/0440406943" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">D'aulaires' Book Of Greek Myths</a> 00:34:25 Judith’s Experience as a PA 00:37:45 The Wise Woman Traditions of Herbalism 00:39:44 Pharmaceuticals Based on Herbs 00:44:36 Memories of Connection between Human and Nature 00:51:44 The Hands-Off Herbalist 00:57:48 Talking To Trees? 01:04:51 The Properties &amp; Voice of Black Cohosh 01:10:04 The Tale of the Elder Tree 01:14:50 St. Hildegarde Of Bingen 01:19:26  Misconceptions and Myths 01:23:52 Resources for High Quality Herbs 01:26:30 Where to find Judith Berger You can find Amy at<a href="https://amyfournier.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> amyfournier.com</a> and watch this episode on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/FitAmyTV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Awakening Aphrodite Podcast/FitAmyTV</a>! For special discounts on her favorite products, visit her <a href="https://amyfournier.com/amy-products/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">affiliate page</a>!

104. Herbal Wisdom, Folklore and the Medicinal Magic of Plants and Our Planet with Judith Berger, Herbalist & Author of "Herbal Rituals"

My favorite herb book has been out of print for decades, but is now available again! In celebration, I had the extreme honor of interviewing the author. We talk about weaving enchantment and changing our inner states through language, the opposing paradigms of holistic, herbal healing and modern, mechanical medicine, how resting and rooting down in the darkness creates space for creativity and wholeness, and so much more. IN THE INTRO:  Slowness Medicine Herbal Rituals  IN THE INTERVIEW:  The role of story in our human lives  Remembering, rather than learning, ancient herbal knowledge How Judith decided, after a violating experience in a doctor’s office at a very young age, to take her health into her own hands Why the mechanical medicine system is trauma producing to the creatures that we are Growing up in Brooklyn, living in NYC as an adult, and being a city herbalist Widening the lens by learning about the animals is the ecosystems where our plant friends live How our senses and capacities become stunted when we don’t engage in ancestral human practices, and instead spend all our time in the narrowness of digital technology Mycelium as both the neurons and the fascia of the earth Morphic resonance between similar tissue types in the body Anecdotes and subjective experience are data to be trusted How Herbal Rituals came to be Changing states and casting spells of enchantment with words Along with species and ecosystem loss, we are also losing the capacity to retain certain states of consciousness The story of healing told by modern medicine does not actually lend itself to healing Radical, empowered self health care Our bodies and herbs are meant to be together Rooting and slowing down- viewing the dark time of the year (or day) as the beginning of a new cycle Our culture doesn’t support descent into inner realms The magic of mugwort Smoke medicine as an instant nervous system reset, and how burning mugwort helped Judith remember her life path Taking in a plant’s medicine via the skin, just by touching it Growing and deepening through life’s challenges  LINKS:  Buy the world's most beautifully written herb book  Herbal Rituals  Judith’s website Medicine Stories Patreon (podcast bonuses!) The Overstory by Richard Powers On Being interview with author Robert Macfarlane (Judith mentioned the author, I found the interview and wanted to share it here):  The Hidden Human Depths of the Underland My website MythicMedicine.love  Take my fun Which Healing Herb is Your Spirit Medicine? Quiz Medicine Stories Facebook group Mythic Medicine on Instagram Music by Mariee Sioux (from her beautiful song Wild Eyes) 

My favorite herb book has been out of print for decades, but is now available again! In celebration, I had the extreme honor of interviewing the author. We talk about weaving enchantment and changing our inner states through language, the opposing paradigms of holistic, herbal healing and modern, mechanical medicine, how resting and rooting down in the darkness creates space for creativity and wholeness, and so much more. IN THE INTRO: <ul> <li>Slowness Medicine</li> <li>Herbal Rituals</li> </ul> IN THE INTERVIEW: <ul> <li>The role of story in our human lives </li> <li>Remembering, rather than learning, ancient herbal knowledge</li> <li>How Judith decided, after a violating experience in a doctor’s office at a very young age, to take her health into her own hands</li> <li>Why the mechanical medicine system is trauma producing to the creatures that we are</li> <li>Growing up in Brooklyn, living in NYC as an adult, and being a city herbalist</li> <li>Widening the lens by learning about the animals is the ecosystems where our plant friends live</li> <li>How our senses and capacities become stunted when we don’t engage in ancestral human practices, and instead spend all our time in the narrowness of digital technology</li> <li>Mycelium as both the neurons and the fascia of the earth</li> <li>Morphic resonance between similar tissue types in the body</li> <li>Anecdotes and subjective experience are data to be trusted</li> <li>How Herbal Rituals came to be</li> <li>Changing states and casting spells of enchantment with words</li> <li>Along with species and ecosystem loss, we are also losing the capacity to retain certain states of consciousness</li> <li>The story of healing told by modern medicine does not actually lend itself to healing</li> <li>Radical, empowered self health care</li> <li>Our bodies and herbs are meant to be together</li> <li>Rooting and slowing down- viewing the dark time of the year (or day) as the beginning of a new cycle</li> <li>Our culture doesn’t support descent into inner realms</li> <li>The magic of mugwort</li> <li>Smoke medicine as an instant nervous system reset, and how burning mugwort helped Judith remember her life path</li> <li>Taking in a plant’s medicine via the skin, just by touching it</li> <li>Growing and deepening through life’s challenges</li> </ul> LINKS: <ul> <li>Buy the world's most beautifully written herb book <a href="https://www.blurb.com/bookstore/invited/8373732/b89fff2dce22963f9bf1985a65f4c6de32eb516e?fbclid=IwAR07Z_1j-1dM0SFFeJx6eDuzAcvWJ6xZFwVhivQi8okla2OAopjcLjZbmkw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Herbal Rituals</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.judithbergerherbalist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Judith’s website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/MedicineStories" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Medicine Stories Patreon</a> (podcast bonuses!)</li> <li><a href="http://www.richardpowers.net/the-overstory/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Overstory</a> by Richard Powers</li> <li>On Being interview with author Robert Macfarlane (Judith mentioned the author, I found the interview and wanted to share it here): <a href="https://onbeing.org/programs/robert-macfarlane-the-hidden-human-depths-of-the-underland/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Hidden Human Depths of the Underland</a></li> <li>My website <a href="https://mythicmedicine.love/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MythicMedicine.love</a> </li> <li>Take my fun <a href="https://mythicmedicine.love/quiz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Which Healing Herb is Your Spirit Medicine?</a> Quiz</li> <li>Medicine Stories <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/medicinestories/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook group</a></li> <li>Mythic Medicine on <a href="https://instagram.com/mythicmedicine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li>Music by <a href="https://marieesioux.bandcamp.com/music" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mariee Sioux</a> (from her beautiful song Wild Eyes)</li> </ul>

59. Herbal Rituals, Rhythms, & Remembrance - Judith Berger