The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

1KHO 530: Using Herbs to Weave Calm Through Tense Days | Rachelle Robinett

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Jul 21, 2025
In this engaging discussion, herbalist Rachelle Robinett shares her expertise from her book, "Naturally: The Herbalist’s Guide to Health and Transformation." She delves into how herbalism can seamlessly fit into modern life, even amidst chaos. Rachelle explains the calming powers of nervines and adaptogens like ashwagandha, promoting their role in stress management and emotional balance. Listeners are inspired to embrace simple self-care rituals, such as brewing herbal teas, to enhance well-being and reconnect with nature.
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ANECDOTE

From Tea Skeptic to Herbalist

  • Ginny Yurich shares her initial resistance to herbal tea as it tasted bad and was inconvenient to prepare.
  • After reading Rachelle Robinett's book, she embraced herbal tea and already feels better.
INSIGHT

Herbalism as a Lifestyle

  • Herbalism is a lifestyle rooted in our natural relationship with plants surrounding us daily.
  • Waking up to herbs in food, spices, and teas reconnects us with nature for health and happiness.
INSIGHT

Herbalism's Historical Shift

  • Herbalism is the oldest form of healthcare, still primary in most of the world.
  • Western medicine's rise led to nature-separation, labeling herbalism as "alternative."
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