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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.

When times are lean and when they're bountiful, one basic tenet holds true -- Good Health relies on Good Nutrition.Today, we're talking with Phyllis D. Light, Folk Herbalist, about how to make sound nutrition a part of your life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Candace and Patrick talk about the realities of business, their appreciation of the energy Katja and Ryn bring to teaching, and the importance of Diversity in Pandemic and post-Pandemic life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

So, ya want to be an Herbalist, do ya?If that question's one you've been fielding or even entertained, you're not alone. As plant-based medicine has grown over the past decade or more, many people are finding their passion for herbs pulling them into full-time work. That often means a crash course inBusiness, too.Today, we're talking with Katja and Ryn from Commonwealth Center for Holistic Herbalism about Herbalism and Finding your Herbal Career. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Candace and Patrick come clean about their stash of herbal vinegars. Patrick claims innocence, but the truth is out now. They talk about their apprecation for Kami's ideas for using Herbal Vinegars daily. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Herbal Vinegars are so easy to make, and make, and make! But, what do you do when you realize you have loads more than your pantry can hold? Today, we're talking with Kami McBride, author of The Herbal Kitchen and teacher of Herbal Medicine since 1988 about Making and Enjoying Herbal Vinegars. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Candace and Patrick talk about their visit with Tony DiMaggio of Sacred Blossom Farm. They talk about trying Angel herbal tea and about the health benefits of good soil - for plants and humans alike. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A decade or so ago, we saw a big push in the Herb World toward Wildcrafted herbs because they make better, stronger medicine. That push endangered many wild areas and plant populations...and it underscored the importance of looking to Mother Nature to school us in growing good medicine. Today, we're talking with Tony DiMaggio, owner and operator of Sacred Blossom Polyculture Herb Farm, about Polyculture farming for strong Plants and Plant Medicine. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Candace and Patrick talk about their visit with Leslie Korn, the recipes they tried from Natural Woman, and the wisdom of using herbs daily. They also talked about Oleander in Herbs in the News. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Path of Plants takes some of us across the globe, challenging us to open up to new cultures, new medicines, and often the parts of ourselves that yearn for expression.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 how challenge, trauma, and the Plants can lead us to our Best Lived Life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Candace and Patrick talk about the Kimchi Challenge. Patrick shares his experience and offers his tips for making your go at Kimchi a success. They answer a question about vitamin B12 for the Vegan Diet. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

To Pickle or to Ferment, that is the question. For the Home Herbalist, it's a really good one, too. One is quick and easy while the other turns food into better medicine but takes longer. Is the medicine of fermented foods really helpful?Today, Candace and Patrick are talking about the differences between pickling and fermenting your fresh fruits and vegetables to make the best Food as Medicine for your family. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Candace and Patrick talk about Wildcrafting, Victory Gardens, and the real healing that comes from connection to nature. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tradition plays a huge role in how we approach our health. Whether we recognize it or not, our culture guides us, providing a framework for how we encounter the plants. Bringing those pieces of culture to the surface is a healing of its own.Today, we're talking with Phyllis D. Light, folk herbalist, about walking the Path of Tradition through wood, field, and town. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, Candace and Patrick talked unscripted about what it's like to be in business together, the challenges of being in business and of being in partnership, and about the unrelenting nature of Entrepreneurial ship. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The idea of a Power Couple is really common in business and politics, but what does that look like in Herbalism? It looks like a Plant-supported Marriage between Business and Herbs, with some truly inspired benefits.Today, we're talking with Katja and Ryn from Commonwealth Center for Holistic Herbalism about business, plant medicine, and the Herbal Life.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.