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Plants either languish or thrive when faced with serious adversity. Those that thrive follow the path of the most Powerful Medicine. So, too, it is with people.Today, we're talking with K.P. Khalsa, Ayurvedic Doctor and State Licenced Nutritionist, about facing challenge and finding your own path into Powerful Medicine. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Candace and Patrick make a few silly jokes...okay, Candace made one silly joke...then they reflected on the wisdom they gleaned from their conversation with Leslie Shalduha of Sassy Llama Apothecary last week. Topics included making good choices for health and the challenges in doing so, good nutrition and how that changes as we age, and recognizing the support we need at each step of the way. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sometimes, it takes a crisis to get us to really see the right path. Do or Die, the wake-up call almost always leads us into a whole new adventure. The Plants surely do celebrate when we join them!Today, we're talking with Leslie Shalduha, practicing herbalist at Sassy Llama Apothecary, makers of simple everyday herbal products, about getting up after crisis has awakened you to The Herbal Path. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Candace and Patrick talked about the meaning of ritual in their lives and how ritual shows up for them daily, weekly, and in the context of bigger events. They talked about Men's Rituals and how the tradition of ritual for men has shifted as compared to that for women. They also talked a little about the Rituals of Spring. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ritual is a powerful tool in the Herbalist's toolbox. With the support of the Plants, we can mvoe through transition, change, and even trauma Empowered and Healed.Today, we're talking with Leslie Korn, Doctor of Integrative Medicine for Mental Health, Herbalist, and Author of Natural Woman: Herbal Remedies for Radiant Health at Every Age and Stage of Life about using Ritual powerfully. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Candace and Patrick chatted about Alyssa's path into herbalism-especially the huge shift she made and how she found her inspiration in modern television. They talked about being Blindsided and Becoming Herbalist in a Shamanic way. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

No matter where you are in the world, The Plants will find you. Some of us are lucky enough to grow up with Herbal Medicine as just a part of life. But, what happens when you move--and find out everyone else forgot the Magic of The Plants?Today, we're talking with Alyssa Humann, certified Herbalist and Mid-level Health Coach, owner of The Persistent Pestle Apothecary and Tea Shop and Professional Witchy Chick about finding the Magic of The Plants anywhere you are. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Candace and Patrick get real about how Essential Oils, Hydrosols, and herbs factor into their lives. Candace reveals one of her Little Secrets. Patrick expresses his shock and indignation over the revelation...before acknowledging that certain uses of essential oil spritzers and the like might be actually a welcome addition to home and office for one and all. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The intersection of Modern Medicine with the Deep Healing of the Garden can produce the most amazing Herbs...and Herbalists.Today, we're talking with Erika Galentin, Clinical Herbalist at Sovereignty Herbs, about finding the Joy, the Power, and the Medicine along the garden path. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Candace and Patrick talked about where Oregon has gotten so far since legalizing the use of Psilocybin Mushrooms, aka Magic Mushrooms, for therapeutic use. They covered psychedelics as therapy, profitable business, vacation, and in the stock market. They also talked a little about a new project they've been working on that'll be launching this spring. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Herbal Medicines may come in neatly packaged boxes or beautifully labeled bottles today, but they were all once rooted in the healing space of Nature. We can still touch the Magic and power of thse spaces to deepen the medicine for ourselves and others.Today, we're talking with Bett Williams, author of The Wild Kindness: A Psilocybin Odyssey and who's essays appear in Lucid News and Double Blind Magazine, about ceremony, the Mushrooms, and the Medicine of ritual. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Candace and Patrick reflect on the chaos of the past few weeks, their conversation with Rebecca Ingalls of Swampscott Counseling and Palmer Pond Botanicals, and how they're coping with the stress. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Change can transform our lives, as we're all experiencing through these crazy times. Often, radical change helps us make the connections that show us our life's passion and sets us on our path.Today, we're talking with Rebecca Ingalls, herbalist at Palmer Pond Botanicals and psychotherapist at Swamp Scott Counseling about connecting with your path through chaotic times. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Candace and Patrick talk about how the first week of their 2021 New Year's Resolutions have gone. They shared a few tips for using some of the herbs they talked about last week to support you through change and answered an Herbal 101 question on Stevia for Quitting Smoking. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you're like us, you're kicking off the new year with Resolutions. And, if you're like us, keeping them past Ground Hog's Day may be a bit of a challenge! Luckily, Herbalists have a secret weapon that takes the edge off the stress that comes with change.Today, we're talking about the three Herbal Actions you'll want on your side if you really do want to keep your New Year's Resolutions all year long. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Candace and Patrick talk about the realities of being in business at The Practical Herbalist and elsewhere. They share their thoughts on affiliate programs, setting goals for the upcoming year, and the importance of connecting with other business owners. They also mention a few upcoming changes for the Herbal Nerd Society and The Practical Herbalist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Launching your first Herbal Adventure is thrilling and fighteining at the same time. Add to that the need to make money doing it, and you've got an Herbal Business-which can be quite a challenge. Having support as you go is key to success in all aspects of Herbalism.Today, we're talking with Yolanda Joy, Herbalist and founder of Herbal Entrepreneur, about getting started with and running your own Herbal Business. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Candace and Patrick chatted about Psilocybin Mushrooms and Cannabis...and what it means to legalize, to decriminalize, and to medicalize these herbal medicines. Candace reveals just how many times she's imbibed. Patrick explains measures 109 and 110 in Oregon and what they mean. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We often talk as Herbalists about the Wisdom of the Plants and the Deep Healing and Lessons they offer. Their cousins, the Fungi, can open us up to a whole new world of wisdom, if we dare to explore it in partnership with them.Today, we're talking with Bett Williams, author of The Wild Kindness: A Psilocybin Odyssey and who's essays are apprearing in Lucid News and Double Blind Magazine, about partnering with the mushrooms. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Candace and Patrick talk about the benefits of cooking at home. Patrick raves a bit about those beans, and Candace divulges their out-to-eat secret. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.