289.Armchair to Action, Becoming an Herbalist with Leslie Shalduha-Herb Chat

289.Armchair to Action, Becoming an Herbalist with Leslie Shalduha-Herb Chat

Author: Candace Hunter and Patrick Hunter November 23, 2021 Duration: 32:49
Candace and Patrick loved talking with Leslie Shalduha last week. They talked about their own challenges in getting started with herbalism back-in-the-day. They shared a story or two of some of their early efforts and what it took to overcome the old patterning. They finished off with an answer to an Herbal 101 question from Valerie about measuring for tincture-making.

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There's a whole world of green wisdom waiting just outside your door, and Real Herbalism Radio is your guide to understanding it. Each week, Candace Hunter and Patrick Hunter share their grounded, practical knowledge, transforming the vast subjects of plant medicine, botany, and wild crafting into accessible conversations. Forget dry textbooks; this podcast feels more like sitting down with experienced friends who are eager to demystify how herbs work. You’ll hear them unpack the science and tradition behind plant-based wellness, offering clear insights that make sense for modern life. Whether you're curious about starting a simple kitchen garden, crafting a soothing salve, or safely identifying plants on a hike, they provide the foundational knowledge to do it with confidence. Their discussions often peel back the layers on more complex topics in herbalism, breaking them down into manageable, applicable pieces. It’s the kind of show you can listen to while driving or cooking, leaving you with a new appreciation for the flora around you and tangible ideas to incorporate into your routine. Tune in to discover how the ancient practice of herbalism can find a natural, meaningful place in your daily health and fitness journey.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Real Herbalism Radio | Herbalism | Plant Medicine | Botany | Wild Crafting
Podcast Episodes
279.Natural Approach to Cold and Flu Season with KP Khalsa-Herb Chat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:35
Candace and Patrick talk about how they're preparing for cold and flu season, reflect on the herbal home remedies KP Khalsa suggested in last week's show, and talk about how they're building immunity as the cold months d…
278.Natural Approach to Cold and Flu Season with KP Khalsa [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:00
As days grow long, we herbalists get busy in field and the kitchen preparing for the cold months ahead. What are we whipping up?Today, we're talking with K.P. Khalsa, Ayurvedic Doctor and State Licenced Nutritionist, abo…
276.Saving Seeds Successfully with Elise and Jeff of Oshala Farm [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:50
The idea of saving seed has the ring of romance and old-timey nostalgia about it. For many herbalists, it's a neat idea we may or may not implement...and when we do, we're often not super thoughtful at it.Today, we're ta…
275.Burnout-How to ID and Fix it Naturally-Herb Chat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:02
Candace and Patrick discuss some of the challenges of re-integrating into regular life after recovering from Burnout. Challenges in changing lifestyle and attitudes were at the core of their chat. They covered a few herb…
274.Burnout-How to ID and Fix it Naturally [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:38
Exhaustion, Collapse, Nervous Exhaustion, Breakdown, Adrenal fatigue, Mental breakdown, Fried, Drained, Weary, Worn out, Stale, Devoured, Beat, Mental…Burnout has a thousand names. All of them spell trouble.Today, we’re…
273.Community Garden Healing with Rebecca Ingalls-Herb Chat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:47
Candace and Patrick are back from Summer Hiatus chatting about herbs in teh garden, climate change, community gardening and finding inspiration from Rebecca Ingalls' work, and the amazing medicinal power of culinary herb…
272.Community Garden Healing with Rebecca Ingalls [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:20
Plants create a kind of connection many of us crave, even when we don't realize it. When you step out into nature, that connection happens and it even Heals the places we didn't even know were hurt.Today, we're talking w…
270.Plant Guided Herb Farming with Elise and Jeff of Oshala Farm [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:11
What happens when you let go and let The Plants show you the path?Oooooh...Organic.Sustainable.Local.Healthy.Earth-Centered Living.It's hard to go wrong when you follow the calling, but the path may be rocky at times. Ev…