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Have you ever wondered how a successful natural medicine business selects products and brands they carry on their shelves? To understand the most important criteria for selection, listen to my conversation with Lily Mazzarella.

Farmacopia with Lily Mazzarella - Plant Love Radio Meet Lily Mazzarella. Lily is an herbalist, nutritionist, teacher, a whole foods chef​ and a writer.  Her journey for healing her own complex health challenges sparked an interest in herbal medicine, nutrition, and other modalities.  Lily is the formulator and creator of Farmacopia’s line of S...

I very much enjoyed interviewing Matt Kaminsky about health benefits of apples and apple products in this episode. Let me know if you have any favorites here and how you use them medicinally.

WIN029 - Apples as food and medicine with Matt Kaminsky Matt Kaminsky shares in this WIN029 episode his story and thoughts on apples as food and medicine.

I love when Western herbalists apply knowledge from other cultures to the local plants they work with on a daily basis. This conversation with Sophia Avramides is a great example. Take a look!

Western herbs and Ayurveda with Sophia Avramides - Plant Love Radio Last year I met a delightful young herbalist and health consultant, Sophia Avramides. One of her passions is looking at the local herbalism through the prism of Ayurvedic medicine. And I can’t wait to introduce you to each other. Sophia is first and foremost, a student of the cosmos. She incorpora...

Have you ever wondered if there is a good way to smuggle herbs into your daily routine? Dina Radade shares with us some of her favorite tips, especially those related to baking, on today's . Check it out!

Herbal bake shoppe with Dina Ranade - Plant Love Radio Herbs and spices are common additives to cooking, but have you ever tried smuggling herbal remedies into your diet through your baking creations? My today’s guest, Dina Ranade, RDN, RH(AHG), IFNCP is here to share her tips and strategies for that with us. Dina is a trained dietitian, herbalist and...

If you're a home herbalist, very likely you've been getting your materials from Mountain Rose Herbs. This episode features the company's COO Jennifer Gerrity, and explores in depth what makes Mountain Rose Herbs so unique.

Herbs for a home herbalist with Jennifer Gerrity - Plant Love Radio Jennifer Gerrity talks about Mountain Rose Herbs, a company that offers everything a home herbalist needs in this episode of .

Learning where to get the best quality of plants and how to support the right growers should be important to anyone using herbs. Listen to episode to get your questions answered.

Barefoot Botanicals with Linda Shanahan - Plant Love Radio Linda Shanahan talks about her farm Barefoot Botanicals offering reasons why herbalist farmers produce higher quality medicinal herbs.

Do you know some of the health benefits of kombucha? Lucy Kreger shares them as well as her secrets of kombucha brewing in this episode of .

Kombucha secrets with Lucy Kreger - Plant Love Radio Lucy Kreger shares in this WIN023 episode her journey of brewing kombucha and health benefits of beverage.

Medicinal mushrooms are amazing tools for keeping us healthy. My guest on talks about blends she makes using mushrooms, offering her tips and recommendations. What a great way to take better care of yourself!

Deliciously good mushroom tea™ with Liat Racin - Plant Love Radio Liat Racin talks about reasons to drink mushroom tea, offering some practical tips for steeping and discussing benefits.

Kathi Langelier of Herbal Revolution chatted with me on about her love for tonics and shrubs. Whether you are curious about elderberry elixir or fire cider tonic or many other ones, this is a great place to learn more about them.

Tonics and shrubs with Katheryn Langelier - Plant Love Radio When I recorded this episode my main goal was learning more about tonics and shrubs and ways of making them. But as I prepare to release it, the concepts become especially relevant. The world is looking for smart ways of containing viral infection transmission. And in my mind, tonics and shrubs coul...

This is a really fun episode for anyone curious about honey wine or mead. My guest Dan Clapp talks about history, unique tips and mead making processes. Have you ever tried mead before?

Honey wine making with Dan Clapp - Plant Love Radio Dan Clapp shares the history, benefits and ways to make honey wines in this episode of .

Vacations and traveling are exciting, but have you noticed how often you get sick while away? Today's episode is a must for anyone who loves to travel and wants to stay healthy using natural strategies.

Natural strategies for healthy travel with Patricia Kyritsi Howell - Plant Love Radio Patricia Kyritsi Howell shares her natural tips and strategies for healthy and happy travel in this episode of

Do you know the difference between tonics and adaptogens? In this episode CoreyPine Shane explains how these plants are used, and how you can benefit from them. CoreyPine is a clinician, educator, wildcrafter & medicine maker.

Herbal tonics with CoreyPine Shane - Plant Love Radio CoreyPine Shane, RH (AHG), is Director of the Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine in Asheville, NC. He has spent over 25 years teaching and helping clients by artfully blending Chinese and Western herbal traditions with a focus on local plants. As a seasoned wildcrafter he has extensive knowledge o...

Do you want to understand the business of botanicals better? My conversation with Ann Armbrecht is filled with practical advice for getting the products of highest quality as we support the best farms, companies and communities.

The Business of Botanicals with Ann Armbrecht, PhD - Plant Love Radio Ann Armbrecht shares lessons from her exploration of botanical industry in a new book "The Business of Botanicals."

John Slattery is an herbalist and wild plant forager. In this episode he shares most important lessons learnt from years of foraging medicinal plants. Listen and figure out why John believes 'you haven't lived if you haven't foraged.'

Wild medicinal plant foraging with John Slattery - Plant Love Radio Much of my herbal medicine journey is connected to learning about plants that were either cultivated or wild crafted and sold to me by other companies. I want to take you into a different direction with my today’s guest, John Slattery. John is a practicing bioregional herbalist, educator, author a...

Would you like to learn more about herbs most appropriate for emergency situations? My guest, Sam Coffman is a former US Special Forces Medic & a clinical herbalist with 30 years of experience. You'll enjoy his recommendations. Take a look!

Emergency medicine herbs with Sam Coffman - Plant Love Radio In this Plant Love Radio interview, Sam Coffman shares 3 most common areas affected in emergencies, and herbs useful for the treatment.

Want to learn why 5 minutes of happiness can boost your immune system? In this episode, one of my mentors and inspirations, Dr. Mary Bove shared with me her story and lessons on how to restore your body and keep your mind happy and agile.

Stress and restoration with Dr. Mary Bove - Plant Love Radio Dr. Mary Bove, ND offers her advice and recommendations about stress, restoration and happiness in this episode of .

In this conversation Rosalee de la Forêt explains why tastes are such an important tool for learning herbal medicine. Don't forget to download Rosalee's 3 yummy recipes - Cardamom chia seed pudding, Adaptogen bon bons & Rose petal vinegar!

Tastes of herbs with Rosalee de la Forêt - Plant Love Radio When I began studying herbal medicine, I enjoyed and appreciated the complexity of this science. But as I began to experiment and apply different preparations to my own life, everything shifted for me. I learned how important it is to rely on your own senses. About 7-8 years ago I took a fun course....

What are your favorite daily rituals? A cup of nice warm Reishi Roast became one of mine. Check out this episode with Lily Mazzarella and Amy Charnay, two herbalists, nutritionists and teachers who created the product to figure out why.

Better coffee ritual with Lily Mazzarella & Amy Charnay - Plant Love Radio Lily Mazzarella and Amy Charnay share a great wellness coffee substitute ritual in this episode of .

Would you like to meet one of my botany teachers? Richard Mandelbaum shares his passion for botany, nutrition and all things herbal in this episode of .

Botany, nutrition and more with Richard Mandelbaum - Plant Love Radio Richard Mandelbaum shares his thoughts on education, botany, nutrition and much more in this WIN011 episode.

Without a doubt you've heard, food is medicine. Dig deeper into my discussion with Todd Caldecott as he describes his thoughts on healing with food. What are your thoughts on the topic and your favorite healing foods?

Food as medicine with Todd Caldecott - Plant Love Radio Food and lifestyle without a doubt are the most important contributors to your health and healing. And yet, we continue to struggle with them on a daily basis. My today’s guest is here to share with us his approach to food as medicine. I met Todd Caldecott several years ago at an herbal conference...

Do you know of all the medicinal plants growing right outside your front door? What would you do if you could harvest some? Rosalee de la Forêt talked to me about her passion for foraging in this episode. What a wonderful conversation!

Wild remedies with Rosalee de la Forêt - Plant Love Radio A couple of months ago, I talked to you about my growing interest in wild crafting. Very soon after the interview on Wild medicine foraging went live, an email in my Inbox caught my attention. Two herbalists and friends I’ve interviewed before, Rosalee de la Forêt and Emily Han, joined forces to ...

Are you a mycophile or a mycophobe? Jerry Angelini discusses misconceptions about medicinal mushrooms and explains their amazing benefits in this episode of

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If you ever wonder why science is an important (although not the only) way to bridging life to the world of plants, my guest Dr. Kevin Spelman, has a lot of fascinating ideas for you.

The science of plants with Dr. Kevin Spelman - Plant Love Radio Dr. Kevin Spelman explores the many facets of science of plants in this fascinating episode of the Wellness Insider Network podcast.

According to my guest Kami McBride, herbal spices and oils are a bridge between the world of herbs and nutrition. And if you want to create a strong foundation of health, this is a great episode to explore!

Herbal kitchen remedy solutions with Kami McBride - Plant Love Radio Kami McBride shares her favorite herbal kitchen remedy solutions, as well as her journey in becoming an herbalist in this episode of .

If longevity and good health are a goal for you, check out this episode with Lisa Ganora to learn how medicinal foods protect your health and prevent you body from developing disease. Great conversation!

Colors of vitality with Lisa Ganora - Plant Love Radio Lisa Ganora shares her thoughts on colors of vitality and ways in which plant chemistry helps us to stay healthy in this episode of .

If you're curious about ways to enhance your cognition and overall brain function, this episode is for you. My guest Maria Noel Groves shares 5 of her favorite plants that enhance your brain's health. Check it out!

Brain boosters with Maria Noel Groves - Plant Love Radio Maria Noel Groves talks about herbal brain boosters, their uses, effectiveness and ways to grow in this episode of .

David Crow is a founder of a highly reputable essential oil brand Floracopeia. He shares with us the mysteries and safety considerations related to the oils in this episode of .

Aromatherapy and essential oils with David Crow, L.Ac. - Plant Love Radio David Crow shares his experiences and makes recommendations on use of essential oils in this episode of .

Adaptogens is a very interesting group of plants used for stamina and strength. David Winston, my herb teacher and author of book on adaptogens, shares with me his latest update on this category of herbs in this episode of .

Latest update on adaptogens with David Winston - Plant Love Radio In this episode (WIN015) David Winston shares his journey in herbal medicine and his thoughts and research on adaptogens.

Want to know why berries and other flavanoid rich foods should be an essential part of your diet? Check out this conversation with Guido Masé, a Vermont-based herbalist and scientist, to learn how they protect our bodies.

The magic of berry medicine with Guido Masé - Plant Love Radio Last year I listened to a presentation about the benefits of eating berries, and the topic stuck with me. I know we aren’t yet into the berry season, but give it another couple of months and berries will be here. So why are these foods so essential to our survival and health? My today’s guest…

Are you familiar with 5 categories of medical Cannabis products? If you'd like to know what they are or main indications for their use, please join me for this wonderful conversation with Bridget Conry on .

Medical Cannabis with Bridget Conry - Plant Love Radio Bridget Conry talks about regulations, uses, methods of delivery and current practice related to Medical Cannabis in this episode of .