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Herb Mentor Radio

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Herbalism
Digestive Health
Ayurveda
Learningherbs
Herbal Medicine
Gut Health
Chickweed
John Gallagher
Cardamom
Digestion
Peppermint
Holistic Health
Turmeric
St. John's Wort
Herb Mentor
Immune Support
Canine Herbalism
Cinnamon
Community Herbalism
Roses

Welcome to Herb Mentor Radio, your go-to herbal podcast for exploring the transformative world of herbs and herbal medicine, brought to you by LearningHerbs. Join hosts Kimberly Gallagher and Mimi Prunella Hernandez as they interview herbalists, sharing inspiring stories, practical tips, and time-tested wisdom. Discover how herbs can enhance your health, enrich your meals, and support your everyda... more

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In this episode of HerbMentor Radio, Mimi Prunella welcomes Kimberly Gallagher and Lauren Morgan to explore Rhythms & Relationships, a new LearningHerbs course that invites us into a slower, more relational way of practicing herbalism.

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This month on HerbMentor Radio, Kimberly Gallagher and Mimi Prunella welcome Appalachian herbalist, storyteller, and educator Heather Wood Buzzard for a delightful conversation celebrating the remarkable plants many people overlook. Together, they ex... more

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Recent Guests

Heather Wood Buzzard
Herbal educator, health writer and storyteller; co-author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to Edible Wild Plants
Independent herbal educator; National Geographic contributor
Episode: Heather Wood Buzzard: Weedy Herbalism
Brandon Ruiz
Community herbalist, educator, urban farmer, and author
Yukayaki Farms, Norris Square Neighborhood Project, Charlotte Herbal Accessibility Project
Episode: Brandon Ruiz: Garden Herbalism
Shereel Washington
Clinical herbalist, educator, founder of Ixalted Natural Body Care & Botanicals
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Episode: Shereel Washington: Topical Herbalism
Mary Colvin
Registered herbalist, mentor, formulator, herbal educator with over 17 years in the herbal community; founder of Ancestral Herbology; author of The Herbalist's Guide; host of Herbology Talk podcast.
Ancestral Herbology; Sprig's Life; Wakeman, Ohio; Herbalist's Guide author
Episode: Mary Colvin: Apothecary Herbalism
Patricia Kyritsi Howell
Appalachian herbalist, director of Botano Logos School of Herbal Studies in North Georgia
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Episode: Patricia Kyritsi Howell: Greek Kitchen Herbalism
Kat Maier
Author of Energetic Herbalism; founder of Sacred Plant Traditions
Sacred Plant Traditions
Episode: Kat Maier: Sensory Herbalism
Maria Noël Groves
Clinical herbalist, herbal medicine teacher, and author with over two decades of experience.
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Episode: Maria Noël Groves: Herbs for Gut Health
Mimi Prunella Hernandez
Clinical herbalist, educator, and author of The National Geographic Herbal.
Herbal and Home
Episode: Mimi Prunella Hernandez: Herbs for Post-Menopause
Lauren Morgan
Community herbalist, dreamer, and author
Herbs and Dreams Podcast
Episode: Lauren Morgan: Dreaming with the Plants

Hosts

Kimberly Gallagher
Host focused on practical herbal education and community-driven learning initiatives; tied to LearningHerbs / Herb Mentor network.
Mimi Prunella Hernandez
Co-host with clinical herbalist background; contributes as educator and author, emphasizing practical, everyday herbalism and community learning.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 185 ratings
  • Amazing episode

    What a treat to listen to John & Tara speak with Rosalee de la Foret about inflammation. She is such a wealth of knowledge! This feels like such an important episode in our current health climate.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vb2sp
    United Statesa year ago
  • A staple of my ongoing herbal education.

    Not only do I follow the podcast, I get the email newsletter and frequently look things up on the website. You all are so generous with your time and knowledge. Please keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Forgetting in Paradise
    United States2 years ago
  • Thanks

    Greetings from Australia. I Love this show. Lots of wonderful information and l love herb mentor too. I feel like I am set, supported and part of an amazing community. Thanks Tara and John

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jo neil
    Australia2 years ago
  • Informative & Fun

    I have been following learning Herb for many many years and was so excited when I saw they had a podcast. The show is full of useful information that anyone can use.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    strangenickname
    United States2 years ago
  • Love

    Very informative and easy to listen to. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NamasteNatalie
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Groovy mix of practical tips and traditional wisdom is highly valued by subscribers.
Listeners praise practical, accessible herbal knowledge and the host duo's down-to-earth interview style.
Community focus and variety of guests are frequently highlighted as strengths.

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Mary Colvin: Apothecary Herbalism
Q: How do you guide beginners to start building an apothecary?
Begin with connecting to the plants, gathering a few that suit your environment, and start with simple tinctures or infusions; balance practicality with your personal interests and energy; grow gradually from there.
Kat Maier: Sensory Herbalism
Q: How can beginners start learning energetics without getting overwhelmed?
Begin by observing simple patterns in the body (hot/cold, dry/damp, tense/leaky) and match herbs to move or balance those patterns, gradually building elegant formulas instead of chasing many separate remedies.
Maria Noël Groves: Herbs for Gut Health
Q: Why should we care about gut health?
Gut health impacts our overall health and well-being, affecting nutrient absorption and influencing factors like mood and immunity.
Lauren Morgan: Dreaming with the Plants
Q: What do you think is the connection between herbalism and dreaming?
Herbs and dreams can act as doorways to deeper wisdom, helping individuals reconnect with themselves and the earth.
Jules Benefico: On Marketing and Astrology for Herbalists
Q: What is the first step someone should take if they're intimidated by marketing?
Shift your mindset about marketing; think of it as sharing your story and connecting with your audience.

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What is Herb Mentor Radio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A hands-on, practitioner-focused show that brings herbalists, educators, and community organizers to the mic to share practical knowledge about growing, harvesting, preparing, and using herbs in everyday life. Episodes span garden-based herbalism, topical remedies, apothecary building, kitchen herb traditions, and culturally rooted plant knowledge, with guests ranging from urban farmers to clinical herbalists. Listeners likely value actionable techniques, safety cautions, and sustainable, community-centered approaches to herbs. A notable strength is the blend of accessible how-tos with deeper traditions and sensory/manual practice, plus a recurring emphasis on making herbalism approachable for households and communities alike.

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1. Herbs with Rosalee
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3. The Plant Path: Clinical Herbalism, Medical Astrology & Spagyric Alchemy
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2. Brandon Ruiz
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5. Patricia Kyritsi Howell
6. Kat Maier
7. Maria Noël Groves
8. Mimi Prunella Hernandez

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