Voices of our Herbal Elders: Inner-Views with Rosemary Gladstar Dr. Christopher Hobbs | Voices of Our Herbal Elders Ep. 15
May 24, 2024
In this engaging chat, Dr. Christopher Hobbs, a fourth-generation herbalist and renowned botanist, shares his rich lineage and early bond with plants. He recounts transformative experiences in South America, blending science with spirituality and mycology. Christopher emphasizes the importance of hands-on learning, wild herb tastings, and kitchen remedies, showcasing food as medicine. His insights on building a rare herb library and his clinical work with milk thistle highlight the healing power of plants, urging listeners to deepen their connection to nature.
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Create Rather Than Dwell
- Focus on creating what you want, not on negative fixed thoughts or fears.
- Choose to imagine and build something positive and beautiful instead of dwelling on problems.
Herbalist Becomes A Profession
- Ed Smith writing "herbalist" as occupation on a traffic ticket made Christopher realize herbalism could be a profession.
- That moment changed his identity from hobbyist to professional herbalist.
Garden Food As Medicine
- Gabriel Howarth pulling a carrot, eating it, and saying "this is the medicine" taught Christopher that garden food itself is medicine.
- That experience shifted his view toward valuing food as primary healing.
