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Medicine Stories

Amber Magnolia Hill
Motherhood
Nutrition
Postpartum Care
Women's Health
Herbal Medicine
German New Medicine
Metabolism
Metabolic Health
Grief
Cannabis-Induced Psychosis
Fatherhood
Self-Care
Nourishing Motherlines
Metabolic Dysfunction
Suicide
Mental Health
Family Dynamics
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Cultural Shift
Healing

Together, we are remembering what it is to be human upon the Earth- through connection to the natural world, ancestral wisdom, nourishment, story, and community. Blending thoughtful research with deeply personal conversations, the show explores herbalism, women's metabolic health, burnout recovery, motherhood, lineage, and the practices that help us feel more resilient and alive in modern life. Ho... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes118Founded9 years ago
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Latest Episodes

The Lindsay Clancy case has us thinking about the Traditional Chinese Medicine concept of Essence- what depletes it, what replenishes it, and how it is impacted by modern life and motherhood.

We talk about how closely spaced births, inadequate pos... more

What happens when a daughter watches her mother alter her face? What happens to our sense of rootedness and belonging when we've rejected the face our ancestors gave us? What happens to collective womanhood when we watch our elders cling to the appea... more

In the years since the pandemic, many of us have found ourselves deeply fatigued- not only physically and emotionally, but spiritually. The wellness world that once felt hopeful has become crowded with endless advice, conflicting opinions, and relent... more

Your body's story is bigger than you. The nutrient status of the woman who birthed you is stitched into your cellular fabric, and that line of mothers stretches far back in time with each woman's story affecting the next.

A more expansive and femi... more

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Recent Guests

Suuzi Hazen
Doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
Episode: Replenishing the Well: TCM Wisdom for Women's Depletion & Vitality - Dr. Suuzi Hazen
Rachel Brathen
Yoga teacher and public figure known as Yoga Girl
Yoga Girl / Yoga teaching and public presence
Episode: Retaining Our Original Faces in an Age of Distortion - Rachel Brathen
Ashley Wulkan
Nutritionist and HTMA practitioner
Private practice / Mythic Medicine (via discussion)
Episode: Generational Depletion & Healing the Motherline Through Nourishment - Ashley Wulkan
Kaleigh Mason
Nutrition Elements influencer, herbal medicine advocate
Nutrition Elements / Instagram
Episode: Lost Hearthkeepers: Women, Empire, & Food - Kaleigh Mason
Clara Belize Wisner
Nutritionist, mineral balancing practitioner
Mythic Medicine / Independent practice
Episode: Understanding & Recovering From Life-Changing Burnout - Clara Belize Wisner
Jane Hardwicke Collings
Author/teacher on menopause and founder of The Womancraft Way
The Womancraft Way
Episode: Beyond "HRT or Not?": Supporting the Bodies of Future Wise & Well Grandmothers - Jane Hardwicke Collings
Sena Maria
Mineral Balancing Practitioner
Episode: The Liver Flush Trade-Off (Is It Right For You?) - Sena Maria & Dr. Suuzi Hazen
Sena Shellenberger
Women's health practitioner and mineral balancer
Episode: The Peak Is Not the Path: The Physiology of Lasting Healing - Sena Maria
Jessie Harrold
Jessie works in midwifery, focusing on modern rites of passage and life transitions for women.
The Becoming Podcast
Episode: Modern Midlife Hits Different (Especially for Mothers) - Jessie Harrold

Host

Amber Magnolia Hill
Host of Medicine Stories; herbalist and educator focused on midlife health, nourishment, and ancestral wisdom

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.4k ratings
  • Overshadowed by trans exclusion

    I used to love this podcast and I no longer listen. Episode 98 with Teva Johnstone perpetuates a lot of harm and hatred. I am not willing to continue listening to something that mixes in hate towards trans people and proudly claims an unwillingness to be with the complexity of harm, and responsibility, that comes with inheriting a colonial legacy. For other podcast options for lovers of herbalism I recommend Smoke Break by the folks at Wild Gather herb school, and lovers of story medicine Findin... more

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    paige mn
    United States2 months ago
  • Betrayed again by natural health culture

    I got into this podcast because I appreciated the swerve away from all-in dietary thinking. I was having lots of healing experiencing listening to this podcast, but after only a few episodes, a few of the guests were really in their gender lanes, which was hard for me to stomach as a trans non-binary person, and hurts everyone (cis people don’t need that conformity burden and limitation, either). Sadly, I’m used to filtering gender stuff, but there are a bunch of reviews here showing she’s more... more

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    1
    rising sign?
    United States2 months ago
  • Gender profiling I didn’t like

    Hello, I like this show but there is a recent episode I think titled wartimes disrupted our food ways where the topic is great hunt the guest, Kaleigh, makes super broad generalizations about gender roles that turned me off so bad that I stopped listening. I am a petite, gender conforming cis person who fits very neatly into typical roles and expectations for ‘women’ on the surface but love hobbies and outlets that are typically viewed at for ‘men’. Literally a sentence she used was women don’t ... more

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    briboyd632
    United States3 months ago
  • Like sitting in a circle around a fire

    This podcast has been my companion for almost three years (I just figured out how to leave a review!!), and strangely enough, every time I caught up with the next episode, it was taking exactly about what I’ve been intuitively connecting to. It felt like finding a coven, where each share was validating what I had been receiving.

    Amber’s soothing voice, brilliance as an interviewer, and transparency has been like a balm to my nervous system.

    I’m so grateful this came into my life and proud of t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Carol da Selva
    Belgium3 months ago
  • You’re Not Alone 💗

    I absolutely love listening to Amber and her guests talk about motherhood and womanhood in a way that holistically supports women in all stages. So grateful for this show—thank you 🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RaisingWildHearts
    United States7 months ago

Listeners Say

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Reviewers often mention the podcast as a comforting, coven-like space with strong female leadership.
Fans value the depth of guest expertise and practical nourishment guidance for real-life motherhood and aging themes.
Listeners praise Amber's calm, validating interview style and the show's grounding in earth-centered healing.
Episodes provoke thoughtful debate, with some criticisms around perceived bias or controversial stances on health topics.
Critics sometimes call out a perceived lack of rigorous evidence in some claims.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#178
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Understanding & Recovering From Life-Changing Burnout - Clara Belize Wisner
Q: How did Clara come to mineral balancing and HTMA as a framework for healing?
She describes a personal health crash, deep exploration of nutrition programs, and finding mineral balancing through HTMA testing, which helped stabilize sleep, energy, and mood.
What Real Life Nourishment Looks Like - Ashley Wulkan
Q: Should women fast, and if so, how should it be approached?
Fasting isn't universally recommended; it can be situational and potentially harmful if done chronically or without proper health status. Short-term, non-rhythm fasting may be okay for some, but ongoing fasting can stress the body and harm long-term health.
What Real Life Nourishment Looks Like - Ashley Wulkan
Q: How do you know when you're nourished enough, especially if you're gaining weight?
Weight gain can be a sign of needed nourishment or a reaction to shifting energy inputs; assess energy levels, sleep, hormonal symptoms, and pulse, and adjust gradually while considering long-term metabolic restoration rather than short-term fixes.
What Real Life Nourishment Looks Like - Ashley Wulkan
Q: What does daily, real-life nourishment look like for modern women?
It's about balancing whole foods with practical choices, listening to your body, and not getting lost in restrictive rules; start with understanding calories and macros, then tailor to energy needs, cycle phases, and personal tolerances.
The Energy To Heal: Why Metabolism Matters Most - Kaya of Fundamental Nourishment
Q: How did Kaya come to focus on metabolism and the pro-metabolic framework?
Her personal health journey—from restrictive dieting and keto carnivore to embracing metabolic nourishment—led her to study metabolism deeply, eventually creating a Substack that explains the mechanisms and practical steps for nourishing the body.

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What is Medicine Stories about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on herbalism, women's metabolic health, motherhood, lineage, and resilient living in a modern world. Conversations blend personal storytelling with practical guidance on nourishment, burnout recovery, and earth-centered healing, often weaving in menopause, hormonal health, and rites of passage. Across episodes, guests range from herbalists and nutritionists to midlife health advocates, offering both experiential and evidence-informed perspectives. A notable strength is its slow, relational approach to wellness, prioritizing community, ancestral wisdom, and accessible practices that listeners can integrate into daily life. The show often promotes retreats, courses, and herb-based remedies, making it a hub for practitioners ... more

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1. The Plant Path: Clinical Herbalism, Medical Astrology & Spagyric Alchemy
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1. Suuzi Hazen
2. Rachel Brathen
3. Ashley Wulkan
4. Kaleigh Mason
5. Clara Belize Wisner
6. Jane Hardwicke Collings
7. Sena Maria
8. Sena Shellenberger

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