Janeen Singer

Daniela Fernadez

We are incredibly fortunate to have Janeen Singer and Daniela Fernadez, founders of the vaginal sea sponge company called Holy Sponge, on the podcast to talk about Menstrual Activism! What You'll Learn By Listening...  What are vaginal sea sponges and how can you use them? Why are tampons harmful to you and the environment? How can vaginal sea sponges improve cramps and excessive bleeding? How can you use herbal teas in your sea sponge to improve fem health?    Don't forget to Subscribe!

We are incredibly fortunate to have Janeen Singer and Daniela Fernadez, founders of the vaginal sea sponge company called Holy Sponge, on the podcast to talk about Menstrual Activism! What You'll Learn By Listening... <ul> <li>What are vaginal sea sponges and how can you use them?</li> <li>Why are tampons harmful to you and the environment?</li> <li>How can vaginal sea sponges improve cramps and excessive bleeding?</li> <li>How can you use herbal teas in your sea sponge to improve fem health?</li> </ul> Don't forget to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-herb-nerd-podcast/id934552082?mt=2#episodeGuid=5fb7c0440127b7df1b184b5133e2eb54" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe!</a>

Menstrual Activism - Janeen Singer and Daniela Fernadez

Liam Blackmon

We are incredibly fortunate to have Liam Blackmon, Co-founder of the herbal chocolate company called CaCoCo, on the podcast to talk about the wonderful bean pod, Cacao! What You'll Learn By Listening...  Learn about the nutritial and medicinal actions of cacao and the herbs found in Cacoco's chocolate drink formulas. Want to know more about the taste profile of heirloom verses hybrid? Let's also get into esoteric experiences of cacao and talk about The Cacao Ceremony revival!    Don't forget to Subscribe!

We are incredibly fortunate to have Liam Blackmon, Co-founder of the herbal chocolate company called CaCoCo, on the podcast to talk about the wonderful bean pod, Cacao! What You'll Learn By Listening... <ul> <li>Learn about the nutritial and medicinal actions of cacao and the herbs found in Cacoco's chocolate drink formulas.</li> <li>Want to know more about the taste profile of heirloom verses hybrid?</li> <li>Let's also get into esoteric experiences of cacao and talk about The Cacao Ceremony revival!</li> </ul> Don't forget to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-herb-nerd-podcast/id934552082?mt=2#episodeGuid=5fb7c0440127b7df1b184b5133e2eb54" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe!</a>

Herbal Cacao, A Chocolate Ceremonial Drink - Liam Blackmon

We are incredibly fortunate to have Herbalist Catie Pazandak, from Harvesting Vitality on the podcast to talk about Herbal Honey Elizirs! What You'll Learn By Listening...  How to make herbal honey? Why herbal honey? What are the benefits? What types of herbal honeys can you make?    Don't forget to Subscribe!

We are incredibly fortunate to have Herbalist Catie Pazandak, from Harvesting Vitality on the podcast to talk about Herbal Honey Elizirs! What You'll Learn By Listening... <ul> <li>How to make herbal honey?</li> <li>Why herbal honey? What are the benefits?</li> <li>What types of herbal honeys can you make?</li> </ul> Don't forget to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-herb-nerd-podcast/id934552082?mt=2#episodeGuid=5fb7c0440127b7df1b184b5133e2eb54" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe!</a>

Herbal Honey Elixirs- Catie Pazandak

 Today you are in for an absolute treat! We are incredibly fortunate to have Herbalist MJ Beaupre, from Elixirmixir on the podcast to talk about Percolations! What You'll Learn By Listening...  The what and the how behind percolations Percolated vinegars, tinctures and resins How to make a percolator    Don't forget to Subscribe!

Today you are in for an absolute treat! We are incredibly fortunate to have Herbalist MJ Beaupre, from Elixirmixir on the podcast to talk about Percolations! What You'll Learn By Listening... <ul> <li>The what and the how behind percolations</li> <li>Percolated vinegars, tinctures and resins</li> <li>How to make a percolator</li> </ul> Don't forget to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-herb-nerd-podcast/id934552082?mt=2#episodeGuid=5fb7c0440127b7df1b184b5133e2eb54" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe!</a>

Making Tinctures-Percolation Method- MJ Beaupre

Claire Dunlap

Sean Nash

Today you are in for an absolute treat! We are incredibly fortunate to have the owners and brewers, Claire Dunlap &amp; Sean Nash, from Nash's Natural Brewing Company on the podcast to talk about Herbal Kombucha! What You'll Learn By Listening...  What are the benefits of Herbal Kombucha? What is it like to have an Herbal Kombucha business, and what is the inspiration behind it? What does kombucha taste, smell and look like? And...to eat the SCOPY or to not eat the SCOPY. We also talk about a day and a life from brewing to delivery.    Don't forget to Subscribe!

Today you are in for an absolute treat! We are incredibly fortunate to have the owners and brewers, Claire Dunlap &amp; Sean Nash, from Nash's Natural Brewing Company on the podcast to talk about Herbal Kombucha! What You'll Learn By Listening... <ul> <li>What are the benefits of Herbal Kombucha?</li> <li>What is it like to have an Herbal Kombucha business, and what is the inspiration behind it?</li> <li>What does kombucha taste, smell and look like? And...to eat the SCOPY or to not eat the SCOPY.</li> <li>We also talk about a day and a life from brewing to delivery.</li> </ul> Don't forget to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-herb-nerd-podcast/id934552082?mt=2#episodeGuid=5fb7c0440127b7df1b184b5133e2eb54" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe!</a>

Herbal Kombucha- Claire Dunlap & Sean Nash

Today you are in for an absolute treat! We are incredibly fortunate to have Magdalena Curtis on the podcast to talk about Radical Sexual Embodiment! What You'll Learn By Listening...  What is radical sexual embodiment? How can we learn to connect deeper to our true self and explore our deepest desires? How can we cultivate more creativity into our lives? We also talk about establishing deep connections with other women and cultivating strength and power within each other.    Don't forget to Subscribe!

Today you are in for an absolute treat! We are incredibly fortunate to have Magdalena Curtis on the podcast to talk about Radical Sexual Embodiment! What You'll Learn By Listening... <ul> <li>What is radical sexual embodiment?</li> <li>How can we learn to connect deeper to our true self and explore our deepest desires?</li> <li>How can we cultivate more creativity into our lives?</li> <li>We also talk about establishing deep connections with other women and cultivating strength and power within each other.</li> </ul> Don't forget to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-herb-nerd-podcast/id934552082?mt=2#episodeGuid=5fb7c0440127b7df1b184b5133e2eb54" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe!</a>

Radical Sexual Embodiment and Essential Oils for Winter- Magdalena Curtis

Marza Millar

Today you are in for an absolute treat! We are incredibly fortunate to have Marza Millar on the p-cast to talk about Earth Wisdom Medicine. Marza has worked with the Wind Creek Yavapai, Elders of Naapoopoo Village, Big Island, Hawaii. She has gone to the Andes to work with the Inca Elders, into the Arctic Circle to work with the Siberian Yupick, and to the tops of the Hopi Mesa's. She has studied with Dr. Emoto, Bruce Lipton, Teresita Espinoza, Lynn Tagart and the Heartmath Institute. What You'll Learn By Listening...  What is Vibrational Medicine and how can we heal ourselves and earth with it? How can we learn to protect ourselves from environmental issues? How can we learn to work with the forces of nature, the plants, moon and the sun?    Don't forget to Subscribe!

Today you are in for an absolute treat! We are incredibly fortunate to have Marza Millar on the p-cast to talk about Earth Wisdom Medicine. Marza has worked with the Wind Creek Yavapai, Elders of Naapoopoo Village, Big Island, Hawaii. She has gone to the Andes to work with the Inca Elders, into the Arctic Circle to work with the Siberian Yupick, and to the tops of the Hopi Mesa's. She has studied with Dr. Emoto, Bruce Lipton, Teresita Espinoza, Lynn Tagart and the Heartmath Institute. What You'll Learn By Listening... <ul> <li>What is Vibrational Medicine and how can we heal ourselves and earth with it?</li> <li>How can we learn to protect ourselves from environmental issues?</li> <li>How can we learn to work with the forces of nature, the plants, moon and the sun?</li> </ul> Don't forget to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-herb-nerd-podcast/id934552082?mt=2#episodeGuid=5fb7c0440127b7df1b184b5133e2eb54" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe!</a>

Earth Wisdom and Vibrational Essences - Marza Millar

Phil Garrison

Today you are in for an absolute treat! We are incredibly fortunate to have Dr. Phil Garrison DAOM on the show today. Dr. Phil is a former Herbal Consultant at K’an Herb Company (Santa Cruz, CA) and a former Instructor of Chinese Herbalism at Five Branches University (Santa Cruz, CA). He currently practices Chinese herbalism in the San Diego area, is the Chief Science Officer at Immortality Alchemy, LLC, and teaches Chinese medical classics in the doctoral program at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. What You'll Learn By Listening...  What is the doctor of signatures of the reishi mushroom? And how does it increase radiant health and longevity? What is the history and lore of reishi mushroom? Why is reishi mushroom a bad ass and why do people use it?    Don't forget to Subscribe!

Today you are in for an absolute treat! We are incredibly fortunate to have Dr. Phil Garrison DAOM on the show today. Dr. Phil is a former Herbal Consultant at K’an Herb Company (Santa Cruz, CA) and a former Instructor of Chinese Herbalism at Five Branches University (Santa Cruz, CA). He currently practices Chinese herbalism in the San Diego area, is the Chief Science Officer at <a href="http://www.immortalityalchemy.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Immortality Alchemy, LLC</a>, and teaches Chinese medical classics in the doctoral program at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. What You'll Learn By Listening... <ul> <li>What is the doctor of signatures of the reishi mushroom? And how does it increase radiant health and longevity?</li> <li>What is the history and lore of reishi mushroom?</li> <li>Why is reishi mushroom a bad ass and why do people use it?</li> </ul> Don't forget to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-herb-nerd-podcast/id934552082?mt=2#episodeGuid=5fb7c0440127b7df1b184b5133e2eb54" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe!</a>

Reishi Mushroom Magic part 2 - Dr. Phil Garrison

Today you are in for an absolute treat! We are incredibly fortunate to have Dr. Phil Garrison DAOM on the show today. Dr. Phil is a former Herbal Consultant at K’an Herb Company (Santa Cruz, CA) and a former Instructor of Chinese Herbalism at Five Branches University (Santa Cruz, CA). He currently practices Chinese herbalism in the San Diego area, is the Chief Science Officer at Immortality Alchemy, LLC, and teaches Chinese medical classics in the doctoral program at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. What You'll Learn By Listening...  What the heck is the triple warmer in Chinese medicine? What is the doctor of signatures of the Reishi mushroom? And how does it increase radiant health and longevity. How does Chinese medicine observe the natural rhythms of the seasons?    Don't forget to Subscribe!

Today you are in for an absolute treat! We are incredibly fortunate to have Dr. Phil Garrison DAOM on the show today. Dr. Phil is a former Herbal Consultant at K’an Herb Company (Santa Cruz, CA) and a former Instructor of Chinese Herbalism at Five Branches University (Santa Cruz, CA). He currently practices Chinese herbalism in the San Diego area, is the Chief Science Officer at <a href="http://www.immortalityalchemy.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Immortality Alchemy, LLC</a>, and teaches Chinese medical classics in the doctoral program at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. What You'll Learn By Listening... <ul> <li>What the heck is the triple warmer in Chinese medicine?</li> <li>What is the doctor of signatures of the Reishi mushroom? And how does it increase radiant health and longevity.</li> <li>How does Chinese medicine observe the natural rhythms of the seasons?</li> </ul> Don't forget to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-herb-nerd-podcast/id934552082?mt=2#episodeGuid=5fb7c0440127b7df1b184b5133e2eb54" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe!</a>

Reishi Mushroom Magic part 1 - Dr. Phil Garrison

Brooke Sullivan

Today you are in for an absolute treat! We are incredibly fortunate to have Brooke Sullivan on the show today. Brooke is a practitioner and educator of Tantric Hatha Yoga, Tantra Herbalism, Doula and Flower Essence Therapist. She is also a Certified Practitioner of ParaYoga® and an initiate of Sri Vidya Tantra of the Himalayan Institute of Yoga Science. What You'll Learn By Listening...  How to bring yourself from disconnection to connection and learn to open yourself up to to speak the green tongue (plant speak) Learn to direct the energy of thoughts and understand energy management Learn to connect with tools that you have and to be your greatest expression of yourself.  Don't forget to Subscribe! 

Today you are in for an absolute treat! We are incredibly fortunate to have Brooke Sullivan on the show today. Brooke is a practitioner and educator of Tantric Hatha Yoga, Tantra Herbalism, Doula and Flower Essence Therapist. She is also a Certified Practitioner of ParaYoga® and an initiate of Sri Vidya Tantra of the Himalayan Institute of Yoga Science. What You'll Learn By Listening... <ul> <li>How to bring yourself from disconnection to connection and learn to open yourself up to to speak the green tongue (plant speak)</li> <li>Learn to direct the energy of thoughts and understand energy management</li> <li>Learn to connect with tools that you have and to be your greatest expression of yourself. Don't forget to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-herb-nerd-podcast/id934552082?mt=2#episodeGuid=5fb7c0440127b7df1b184b5133e2eb54" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe!</a></li> </ul>

The Tantra of Herbs- Brooke Sullivan

Discussions about Alternative Health | Herbalism | Ayurveda | Detox | Rejuvenation | Spirituality with Monica Tomasi Herbalist, Ayurvedic Practitioner and Herb Nerd from TheHerbNerdPodcast.com. Empowering folks all around the world to feel empower to start an Herbal Revolution by revealing how to create and sustain a balanced life by sharing simple tips and inspiration. Interviews with grassroots vibrant and diverse Herbalists, Teachers, Gardeners and Authors talk about a variety of topics such as self healing, herbalism, health, flower essences, pregnancy, emotional healing, herbal home remedies, shamanic healing, lifestyle support, herbal gardening, herbal folk medicine and spirituality. The Herb Nerd Podcast is an educational resource, so stay tuned for a new discovery about the many musing of the herbal and spiritual world.

Today you are in for an absolute treat… We’re incredibly fortunate to have Ju Ju Urcis on from HAALo in Nevada City, CA. Ju Ju is a lover of Chinese medicine and plants and attended the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and studied acupuncture and herbology. JuJu did an internship with Peggy Schafer, a reputable farmer who supplies numerous herbalists with high-quality Chinese herbs from her Farm in Petaluma, CA.  Ju Ju is like a weaver of a web and connects herb farmers with medicine makers. She weaves together all parts of the herbal network, from seed to formula, helping to create sustainable futures for both farmers and herbalists. What You’ll Learn By Listening  What is wild crafting and why is it extremely important to do it correctly? Can can you learn to listen more fully to what the plants are trying to teach you? How does the moons phases effect the quality of plants?   Don't forget to Subscribe!

Today you are in for an absolute treat… We’re incredibly fortunate to have Ju Ju Urcis on from HAALo in Nevada City, CA. Ju Ju is a lover of Chinese medicine and plants and attended the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and studied acupuncture and herbology. JuJu did an internship with Peggy Schafer, a reputable farmer who supplies numerous herbalists with high-quality Chinese herbs from her Farm in Petaluma, CA.  Ju Ju is like a weaver of a web and connects herb farmers with medicine makers. She weaves together all parts of the herbal network, from seed to formula, helping to create sustainable futures for both farmers and herbalists. What You’ll Learn By Listening <ul> <li>What is wild crafting and why is it extremely important to do it correctly?</li> <li>Can can you learn to listen more fully to what the plants are trying to teach you?</li> <li>How does the moons phases effect the quality of plants?</li> </ul> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-herb-nerd-podcast/id934552082?mt=2#episodeGuid=5fb7c0440127b7df1b184b5133e2eb54" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Don't forget to Subscribe!</a>

Wild Crafting Herbs- Ju Ju Urcis

Judy Lieblein

Today you are in for an absolute treat… We’re incredibly fortunate to have Judy Lieblein from  Gathering Thyme. In this episode I welcome Judy, a Clinical Herbalist, Shamanic Practitioner and Reiki Master. Her work is centered towards cultivating health &amp; well-being, personal responsibility, and empowerment through using Herbs, Flower Essences, Energy work and Self Awareness and she also holds a degree in clinical Psychology. Her specialties are in Shamanic Herbalism and Plant Spirit Medicine This is such a wonderful in depth interview and today we are going to talk about conscious menopause! The Herb Nerd Podcast is a podcast where you can learn more about herbal healing. Please share this podcast so that we can grow our village of Herb Nerds!   DO YOU ENJOY THIS PODCAST?  Want to know more about herbs? Sign up for The Moonthy Herb Nerd Newsletter, so that we can stay in touch.   If you haven't joined yet, check out the new Facebook Community of Herb Nerds Group and ask to join.

Today you are in for an absolute treat… We’re incredibly fortunate to have Judy Lieblein from <a href="http://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=AwrTccYEKn5V0OkA05UnnIlQ;_ylu=X3oDMTEzZnA5aHZzBGNvbG8DZ3ExBHBvcwMxBHZ0aWQDRkZHRTAxXzEEc2VjA3Ny/RV=2/RE=1434360453/RO=10/RU=http://www.gatheringthyme.com//RK=0/RS=JVyUkMs30xsvVHWVv8U6WaJOHzA-" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Gathering Thyme</a>. In this episode I welcome Judy, a Clinical Herbalist, Shamanic Practitioner and Reiki Master. Her work is centered towards cultivating health &amp; well-being, personal responsibility, and empowerment through using Herbs, Flower Essences, Energy work and Self Awareness and she also holds a degree in clinical Psychology. Her specialties are in Shamanic Herbalism and Plant Spirit Medicine This is such a wonderful in depth interview and today we are going to talk about conscious menopause! The Herb Nerd Podcast is a podcast where you can learn more about herbal healing. Please share this podcast so that we can grow our village of Herb Nerds! DO YOU ENJOY THIS PODCAST?  Want to know more about herbs? <a href="../../../content/The%20Moonthy%20Herb%20Nerd%20Newsletter," rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for The Moonthy Herb Nerd Newsletter</a>, so that we can stay in touch.   If you haven't joined yet, check out the new <a href="../../../content/Community%20of%20Herb%20Nerds%20Group" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook Community of Herb Nerds Group and ask to join.</a>

Conscious Menopause, an Herbal Guide- Judy Lieblein

Mariscela Alvarez

Today you are in for an absolute treat… As a gift for your support of, “The Herb Nerd Podcast. We’re incredibly fortunate to have Mariscela Alvarez back on the show from Free Your Spirit. In this short episode, Mariscela Alvarez, a Shamanic practitioner, Hypnotherapist and Reiki healer and leads us in a meditation. This is such a deep and powerfully clearing meditation, that I know you are going to love! The Herb Nerd Podcast is a podcast where you can learn more about herbal healing. DO YOU ENJOY THIS PODCAST? Please share this podcast so that we can grow our village of Herb Nerds!   Want to know more about herbs? Sign up for,  The Full Moon Herb Nerd Newsletter, so that we can stay in touch. If you haven't joined yet, check out the new Facebook Community of Herb Nerds Group and ask to join.

Today you are in for an absolute treat… As a gift for your support of, “The Herb Nerd Podcast. We’re incredibly fortunate to have Mariscela Alvarez back on the show from <a href="http://fyspirit.com/index.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Free Your Spirit</a>. In this short episode, Mariscela Alvarez, a Shamanic practitioner, Hypnotherapist and Reiki healer and leads us in a meditation. This is such a deep and powerfully clearing meditation, that I know you are going to love! The Herb Nerd Podcast is a podcast where you can learn more about herbal healing. DO YOU ENJOY THIS PODCAST? Please share this podcast so that we can grow our village of Herb Nerds! Want to know more about herbs? Sign up for, <a href="http://theherbnerdpodcast.us9.list-manage2.com/subscribe?u=936835adaaedb33032b6ecfc4&amp;id=27d407bb82" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Full Moon Herb Nerd Newsletter</a>, so that we can stay in touch. If you haven't joined yet, check out the new Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/750076078417100/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Community of Herb Nerds Group</a> and ask to join.

Andean Meditation-Mariscela Alvarez

Today you are in for an absolute treat… We’re incredibly fortunate to have Mariscela Alvarez on the show from Free Your Spirit. In this episode I welcome Mariscela Alvarez, a Shamanic practitioner, Hypnotherapist and Reiki healer and we discuss the topics of animal helpers and Andean medicine. This is such a wonderful in depth interview that I know you are going to love! As a gift for your support of, “The Herb Nerd Podcast,” Mariscela and I will be putting out another podcast, which is an Andean meditation, next week. The Herb Nerd Podcast is a podcast where you can learn more about herbal healing. Please share this podcast so that we can grow our village of Herb Nerds! DO YOU ENJOY THIS PODCAST?   Want to know more about herbs? Sign up for The Moonthy Herb Nerd Newsletter, so that we can stay in touch.  If you haven't joined yet, check out the new Facebook Community of Herb Nerds Group and ask to join.

<a href="http://www.theherbnerdpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Templet-for-podcast-pictures.gif" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Today you are in for an absolute treat… We’re incredibly fortunate to have Mariscela Alvarez on the show from Free Your Spirit. In this episode I welcome Mariscela Alvarez, a Shamanic practitioner, Hypnotherapist and Reiki healer and we discuss the topics of animal helpers and Andean medicine. This is such a wonderful in depth interview that I know you are going to love! As a gift for your support of, “The Herb Nerd Podcast,” Mariscela and I will be putting out another podcast, which is an Andean meditation, next week. The Herb Nerd Podcast is a podcast where you can learn more about herbal healing. Please share this podcast so that we can grow our village of Herb Nerds! DO YOU ENJOY THIS PODCAST? <a href="http://www.theherbnerdpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/subscribe-to-itunes-black-325x118.jpg" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Want to know more about herbs? Sign up for <a href="The%20Moonthy%20Herb%20Nerd%20Newsletter," rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Moonthy Herb Nerd Newsletter</a>, so that we can stay in touch. If you haven't joined yet, check out the new <a href="Community%20of%20Herb%20Nerds%20Group" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook Community of Herb Nerds Group</a> and ask to join.

Shamanism in the Andean Tradition- Mariscela Alvarez

The Heart and Science of Plant Communication- Teacher Sally Mark Monica Tomasi begins by talking about estrogen excess and estrogen deficiency and the signs and symptoms and then we get into talking about supporting HERBS! We all have the capacity to connect and communicate with plants and the natural world, but few of us in modern society have had teachers who could guide us on this path. Whether you are an experienced herbalist, new to herbal medicine, or simply a lover of plants, we talk about how plants can guide us, teach us, and to heal us physically, emotionally and spiritually.  Sally J. Mark has lead a life inspired by the magical teachings of Plants, Elements, Mother Earth and Spirit and today we talk about how we can connect deeper with plant medicine. We also talk about her upcoming 3-day intensive at Peaceful Pines Eco Retreat Center. It is here where we will explore both science and traditional knowledge to learn how to communicate with plants and understand their wisdom. Through traditional dream journeying and entering the daydream of the plant, we will come to understand the spirit of a plant, and learn how it can serve as a guide, ally, and friend, helping us in our lives with everything from managing serious physical illness to making decisions in our lives. Join us as we learn how to align with the plants and listen deeply.

The Heart and Science of Plant Communication- Teacher Sally Mark Monica Tomasi begins by talking about estrogen excess and estrogen deficiency and the signs and symptoms and then we get into talking about supporting HERBS! We all have the capacity to connect and communicate with plants and the natural world, but few of us in modern society have had teachers who could guide us on this path. Whether you are an experienced herbalist, new to herbal medicine, or simply a lover of plants, we talk about how plants can guide us, teach us, and to heal us physically, emotionally and spiritually.  <a href="http://plantingconsciousness.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sally J. Mark</a> has lead a life inspired by the magical teachings of Plants, Elements, Mother Earth and Spirit and today we talk about how we can connect deeper with plant medicine. We also talk about her upcoming 3-day intensive at Peaceful Pines Eco Retreat Center. It is here where we will explore both science and traditional knowledge to learn how to communicate with plants and understand their wisdom. Through traditional dream journeying and entering the daydream of the plant, we will come to understand the spirit of a plant, and learn how it can serve as a guide, ally, and friend, helping us in our lives with everything from managing serious physical illness to making decisions in our lives. <a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-heart-and-science-of-plant-communication-tickets-14734799181" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Join us as we learn how to align with the plants and listen deeply.</a>

The Heart and Science of Plant Communication- Teacher Sally Mark

What does it take to listen to the heart? Today Monica Tomasi interviews Shea Smith about what it takes to run a heart based herbal business and we talk about what it takes to listen with the heart, let go and take a chance. Shea is the owner of an herb shop in Nevada City, CA known as HAALo, which is designed to support herbalists to find their footing, and it supports community herbal agriculture and ethical wildcrafting practices. We talk about creative methods of how to start a heart based business without ever becoming in debt. We get into the roots of heart based commerce and share herbal success stories from the shop. Shea is such a delight and her story of how she was able to heal herself with Lyme's Disease is nothing short of a miracle. I know that you will thoroughly enjoy this episode of The Herb Nerd Podcast. Check out my Website or Join my Facebook Page!

What does it take to listen to the heart? Today Monica Tomasi interviews Shea Smith about what it takes to run a heart based herbal business and we talk about what it takes to listen with the heart, let go and take a chance. Shea is the owner of an herb shop in Nevada City, CA known as HAALo, which is designed to support herbalists to find their footing, and it supports community herbal agriculture and ethical wildcrafting practices. We talk about creative methods of how to start a heart based business without ever becoming in debt. We get into the roots of heart based commerce and share herbal success stories from the shop. Shea is such a delight and her story of how she was able to heal herself with Lyme's Disease is nothing short of a miracle. I know that you will thoroughly enjoy this episode of The Herb Nerd Podcast. <a href="http://www.theherbnerdpodcast.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Check out my Website</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheHerbNerd" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Join my Facebook Page!</a>

Listening to the Heart | Herbal business- Herbalist Shea Smith

In this session Monica Tomasi interviews Anna Werderitsch about vaginal herbal steam healing. This therapy has been used for thousands of years and has its history in South America, Korea, China and India. This is a therapy that you can do in the comfort of your own home. 

In this session Monica Tomasi interviews Anna Werderitsch about vaginal herbal steam healing. This therapy has been used for thousands of years and has its history in South America, Korea, China and India. This is a therapy that you can do in the comfort of your own home.

Anna Werderitsch- Vaginal Healing

Amanda Lyon

 Monica Tomasi begins this session by introducing her guest Amanda Lyon. We talk about Ancestral Healing involves healing your ancestors' unresolved emotional issues and traumas, releasing you from energetic patterns that might link you to them.  Amanda is a Clinical Ayurveda Specialist, who graduated from the California College of Ayurveda and is also a certified Sivananda yoga instructor and massage therapist. She has received national acclaim, and has been a featured speaker at many conferences including the National Ayurvedic Medical Association Conference. Amanda has served as the Director of Herbal Studies at California College of Ayurveda, and is now the Ayurvedic Director for all three of Kanyakumari’s facilities located in Milwaukee WI, Chicago IL, and Anchorage AK.   Contact Amanda Lyon

Monica Tomasi begins this session by introducing her guest Amanda Lyon. We talk about Ancestral Healing involves healing your ancestors' unresolved emotional issues and traumas, releasing you from energetic patterns that might link you to them. Amanda is a Clinical Ayurveda Specialist, who graduated from the California College of Ayurveda and is also a certified Sivananda yoga instructor and massage therapist. She has received national acclaim, and has been a featured speaker at many conferences including the National Ayurvedic Medical Association Conference. Amanda has served as the Director of Herbal Studies at California College of Ayurveda, and is now the Ayurvedic Director for all three of Kanyakumari’s facilities located in Milwaukee WI, Chicago IL, and Anchorage AK.  <a href="http://www.spiritpathyoga.com/about-our-facility/ayurveda-instructors/amanda-ayurveda/index.php" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Contact Amanda Lyon</a>

Ancestral Healing: Amanda Lyon

 In this session Monica Tomasi begins the session by pulling a card from the Herbal Tarot deck and talks about kelp. The guest is Ashlee Sakaishi-Griffiths who is an AyurDoula which is an Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula. She talks about providing in home Ayurvedic massage, cooking, and consulting.

In this session Monica Tomasi begins the session by pulling a card from the Herbal Tarot deck and talks about kelp. The guest is Ashlee Sakaishi-Griffiths who is an AyurDoula which is an Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula. She talks about providing in home Ayurvedic massage, cooking, and consulting.

Ayurvedic Postpartum Care: Ashlee Sakaishi-Griffith

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