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Today's episode originally aired through an online class hosted by the ArborVitae School of Traditional Herbalism. A huge thanks to Richard Mandelbaum for sharing this audio with all of us. This class was originally hosted as a scholarship fundraiser, so please consider donating if you feel moved to do so. For donations and to read panelist bios, CLICK HERE. CLASS DESCRIPTION Join us for a frank and open hearted dialogue about race, racism, and our roles as practitioners and students of holistic and herbal medicine. This will be a panel discussion, with time for Q&A, among four holistic health practitioners sharing their distinct but complementary perspectives on the moment we find ourselves in, and where we go from here.

Ever want to listen to someone teach for 20+ minutes purely on gotu kola? Well, today's episode is for you! Listen in as herbalist Heather Irvine delves into the details and attributes of the wonderful herbal ally, Centella asiatica. Enjoy! Today's episode is sponsored by Mountain Rose Herbs. HerbRally listeners can get 10% off their order with coupon code HERBRALLY10 at check out. Thanks to Mountain Rose Herbs for sponsoring the show!

Today we'll hear from herbalist herbalist Lupo Passero. This episode is part of module one in The Art of Flower Essence Therapy Online Course. HerbRally listeners receive 15% off the course with coupon code HERBRALLY This is the first training of its kind! A unique and accessible opportunity to learn from Herbalist and Flower Essence Practitioner Lupo Passero and her 20+ years of experience. This is a visually stunning self-directed course, and you can take your time exploring the different lessons. The Art of Flower Essence Therapy is a botanically splendid offering consisting of 24 gorgeous films crafted by Heather Wright, a previous graduate of the program. These films combine in depth lectures taught by Lupo with beautiful images and videos. These stunning films tell the story of how flower essences can transform people's lives. They bring the practice to life in a way no other online offering has before. There has never been a more important time to study these potent remedies that address numerous conditions such as fear, anxiety and heartbreak. Learn how these powerful remedies can help you and your family in these uncertain times. LEARN MORE Lupo Passero was classically trained as an Herbalist in the late 90's. She has worked with some of the most prestigious Flower Essence companies in the world including Flower Essence Services in Nevada City California and The Bach Centre in the UK. She has taught The Art of Flower Essence Therapy course since the early 2000's and offers flower essence practitioner trainings annually in the U.S. as well as in France, England, and Costa Rica. Lupo has taught at various learning institutions throughout the country including The Appalachian School of Holistic Herbalism, The Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine, Wild Ginger Herbal Center, The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Western Connecticut State University, Yale University and The Graduate Institute. In 2009 Lupo opened Twin Star Herbal Education and Community Apothecary in New Milford, CT and has lovingly served her community along side of the plants and flowers ever since.

Yarrow on the battlefields of antiquity? A woman transformed into a laurel tree? Today we'll hear from herbalist Maria Christodoulou on herbs in Greek myths! Maria Christodoulou is a clinical herbalist exploring the practice of ancient Greek herbal medicine as The Greek Herbalist. In a previous lifetime, she lived on a farm in ancient Greece and found the cure for plagues. She researches and writes about medicinal plants in fantastical myths, ancient scientific writings, and artistic representations that have survived for thousands of years. For an adventure through antiquity, visit her website at www.thegreekherbalist.com. Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com

REGISTER FOR THE HANDCRAFTED INCENSE WORKSHOP SERIES In today's episode, you'll hear from Evan Sylliaasen, founder of The Northwest School of Aromatic Medicine & Higher Mind Incense. He delves into the world of incense and aromatic medicine and discusses their healing properties. For a limited time, enroll in Evan's FREE workshop series: the Hand-crafted Incense Workshop Series. Incense is such an overlooked modality in today's world. Everyone focuses on tinctures, teas, and essential oils, which are all great, but they're missing a crucial key component of aromatic medicine. Imagine having the ability to tailor your own unique herbal incense blends for medicine and healing, or for sacred ritual, or simply for pleasure. For a decade now, Evan Sylliaasen has been crafting aromatherapeutic and ritual blends for his company Higher Mind Incense, one of the top producers in the US. He's definitely seen what works best, and what doesn't work when it comes to incense crafting. As there's a bit of art and science to this craft, Evan knows the pitfalls and common mistakes most people make when they're just starting out making incense. And he can help you avoid them! Which is why he's put together a special complimentary gift for you, the new Hand-Crafted Incense Workshop Series. These training session videos offered through his school, The Northwest School of Aromatic Medicine, will teach you step-by-step how to successfully make your own natural incense at home for healing, fragrant enjoyment, or spiritual purposes. Join us in the Hand-Crafted Incense Workshop Series Today, Evan's gift to you! In this workshop series you'll learn: The traditional key to aromatic medicine and the roots of aromatherapy The many virtues and uses of incense and plant smoke The various types of incense and their specific qualities The 4 basic building blocks of incense crafting that every recipe needs for success Plus Evan will walk you through each step of the incense crafting process from raw ingredients, to finished product Whether you're a professional or at-home healer who uses herbs and essential oils, an incense enthusiast, or a beginner in the world of herbs or aromatics, this workshop series will help you take your practice to new levels of healing and beauty. Join us this week only for the series and get started on your path to making your own incense for yourself, family, or those you serve today! Sign up for this complimentary gift and watch the first video here Enjoy!

With wildfires still smoldering across Western states, many are enduring a blanket of unhealthy smoke. What herbal companions can we enlist to help us through the poor air quality? Today we'll hear guidance from herbalist Rosalee de la Forêt to find out! Rosalee de la Forêt, RH, is passionate about helping people discover the world of herbalism and natural health. She is a Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and the Education Director at LearningHerbs. She is also the author of the online courses, The Taste of Herbs and Herbal Cold Care. She is the creator of the Taste of Herbs Flavor Wheel. When she is not immersed in herbs, you can find her taking photos of nature, kayaking with her husband, or curled up in a hammock with a good book. To stay informed on the 6th Annual NorthWest Herb Symposium, visit www.NWHerbSymposium.com. Located at the Camp Casey Conference Center in Coupeville, Washington, teachers will include Eaglesong Gardener, Ryan Drum, Denise Joy, Netta Zeberoff and more!For many more great recordings like you've heard today, visit Tree Farm Communications where you'll find quality audio of lectures, workshops, and conferences on topics like herbalism, integrative health, nutrition and more! Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com

Today we'll hear from Leah Penniman, co-founder of Soul Fire Farm and author of 'Farming While Black.' Originally recorded at the 2020 MOSES Organic Farming Conference, her keynote address discusses uprooting racism and seeding sovereignty in our food system. Join her for a journey through history to understand how we arrived here, and learn about the work going on to heal, repair, and create justice. For more for Leah, visit her at: www.farmingwhileblack.org www.soulfirefarm.org @leahpenniman Leah Penniman is a Black Kreyol educator, farmer/peyizan, author, and food justice activist from Soul Fire Farm in Grafton, NY. She co-founded Soul Fire Farm in 2011 with the mission to end racism in the food system and reclaim our ancestral connection to land. As co-Executive Director, Leah is part of a team that facilitates powerful food sovereignty programs – including farmer trainings for Black & Brown people, a subsidized farm food distribution program for people living under food apartheid, and domestic and international organizing toward equity in the food system. Leah holds an MA in Science Education and BA in Environmental Science and International Development from Clark University, and is a Manye (Queen Mother) in Vodun. Leah has been farming since 1996 and teaching since 2002. The work of Leah and Soul Fire Farm has been recognized by the Soros Racial Justice Fellowship, Fulbright Program, Omega Sustainability Leadership Award, Presidential Award for Science Teaching, NYS Health Emerging Innovator Awards, and Andrew Goodman Foundation, among others. Her book, Farming While Black: Soul Fire Farm's Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land is available here. Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com

Today we'll hear about the upcoming 3rd Annual Spiritual Herbal Conference: The Structure of Dreams! Workshops this year will call us all into the activation of dreaming toward practical strategies for liberation and abolition. Teachers will consider Indigenous and Ancestral technologies to return to, to prepare us with magic, inspiration, knowledge, and tangible skills to co-create structures of collectivity, equity, and abundance. This year, virtual technologies will serve as a space for us to challenge what it can mean to mobilize, connect, and find rootedness within the context of a global pandemic. Join in virtually October 3rd and 4th to hear from the keynote speaker, Karen M. Rose, and attend workshop offerings from a diversity of fields. Click here for more information! Purchase tickets Donate to sponsor tickets for POC in the local community Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com

HERBAL ALCHEMY TRAINING SESSIONS A FREE WORKSHOP SERIES FROM THE SCHOOL OF EVOLUTIONARY HERBALISM Only available until October 14th, 2020 SIGN UP NOW This episode of the HerbRally podcast is part four of four in Sajah Popham's Alchemy and Herbalism series. Enjoy!

HERBAL ALCHEMY TRAINING SESSIONS A FREE WORKSHOP SERIES FROM THE SCHOOL OF EVOLUTIONARY HERBALISM Only available until October 14th, 2020 SIGN UP NOW This episode of the HerbRally podcast is part three of four in Sajah Popham's Alchemy and Herbalism series. Enjoy!