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The Petty Herbalist Podcast

Petty Herbalist
Sex As Medicine
Herbalism
Herbal Medicine
Plant-Based Diets
Aphrodisiacs
Sugar
Dietary Fats
Nutrition
Dia De Los Muertos
Spirituality
Ancestral Nutrition
Body Positivity
Butter
Veganism
Community
Holistic Health
Sexuality
Frankincense
Coconut Oil
Cultural Heritage

Two Black herbalists and Bougie Aunties help you discern the real shit from the bullshit in food and herbs. Come share in the belovedness of Karina DesRoses and Asia Dorsey as they explore food science and medicine making at the intersection of ancestral reverence, ecology and cultures of healing justice.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes128Founded5 years ago
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Health & FitnessAlternative Health

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Peace & Blessings y’all!

We have another episode in our sacred fats series… explore the cultural significance of cacao and cocoa butter, discussing their health benefits, indigenous trade practices, and the joy of community. They share personal ane... more

Peace & Blessings y’all!

We're still in the tropical fats and we're getting into PALM OIL! One of our FAVE fats, one that is nutritious and culturally significant. Can't wait for you to join in this wonderful dialogue with us!

As always, we want t... more

Happy Winter, bbs!

Hope you are staying WARM! We sure are, and speaking of warm… we are moving into Tropical Fats/Oils. This week in particular, we are discussing Coconut Oil. It’s a long one, because we’ve got lots to say about the demonization of ... more

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Recent Guests

Simone Johnson
Host of Meet Me at the Throughline Podcast
Meet Me at the Throughline Podcast
Episode: Meet Me at the Throughline with Simone Johnson feat. Asia and Karina
Justin Robinson
Ethnobotanist and herbalist
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Episode: gratitude for SOUL FOOD: bougie aunTEA time feat. Justin Robinson

Hosts

Karina DesRoses
Co-host and one of the hosts; frequently discusses herbalism, traditional foods, and cultural healing practices.
Asia Dorsey
Co-host and one of the hosts; focuses on herbalism, nutrition, and ancestral culinary traditions with a community-forward approach.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 95 ratings
  • plant love

    Love the show. So much plant and nutritional knowledge, always with context, nuance, and a welcoming spirit. I especially loved the Meet Me At the Throughline episode. As a new listener I got to know the hosts and their unique backgrounds. I identify with both hosts in different ways having grown up playing outside all day yet steeped in Pentecostalism I learned to be disembodied. I learned of and loved nature but wasn’t able to see that I am a part of it. The past several years I have been com... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Meowtside
    United States2 months ago
  • Every herbalist should be listening to this podcast

    This podcast has been instrumental to my herbalism journey & has beautifully incorporated Black/indigenous wisdom into new age healing practices

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Acmckenney
    United States2 years ago
  • Love you guys

    This podcast is my favorite of all time!!!! Karina and Asia have such healing and powerful voices it’s soothes my soul. Thank you guys for everything you do for us by way of this pod

    Te amo muito!!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stevinuniverseconnie!!
    United States2 years ago
  • So Much Wisdom Here

    I learn so much from this podcast: food as medicine and how to heal spirit and relationships. I always come away with beautiful nuggets of wisdom that stay with me. The information is accessible and fun.

    Karina and Asia are Blessings.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    elaine.gilman
    United States3 years ago
  • Grateful for this Medicine

    Ahhhh.😌 This is what medicine feels like. 🌿 Thanks. We give thanks. We give thanks. 🎶

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michael S., Denver CO
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth and warmth: practical herbal knowledge with nuance.
Praise for grounding science in culture and history; hosts feel relatable and trustworthy.
Reviews emphasize accessibility, honesty, and the blend of humor with serious discussions.
Audiences highlight the show as uplifting and informative, with strong chemistry between hosts.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Meet Me at the Throughline with Simone Johnson feat. Asia and Karina
Q: Can you share a story about spending time with a plant in person and what that was like?
Asia recounted her relationship with Yarrow, discussing how it teaches messages of healing and relationships, highlighting that her experience expanded her understanding of love and connection with nature.
gratitude for SOUL FOOD: bougie aunTEA time feat. Justin Robinson
Q: How do you reckon with the sweetness of soul food?
There's a way to reconnect with sugar, using it in its most whole sense, without demonizing it.
back to Black… like MOLASSES: sacred sugars
Q: Asia, I'm wondering, you discussed that, or you brought up that molasses is an African American folk remedy. Like, what is your story around molasses and how did you discover its folk remedy status?
Asia discusses the historical context of molasses use in Black midwifery, particularly its importance for pregnant women experiencing anemia, and how it integrates with the use of Yellow Dock as a remedy.
i love women's work: gender, nutrition, and magic LIVE From Brazil
Q: Can you share a little bit about your experience of gender roles and what it's like to be in a maybe female dominated spiritual tradition?
Candomblé is the most women-centered of the Yoruba-based African religions, where women usually hold higher ranks in their hierarchy. The closer you are to eldership and womanhood, the closer you are to spirit.

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