Herb Mentor Radio

Herb Notes: The Benefits of Lavender

Lavender is one of herbalism's most recognized and beloved plants: familiar enough to live in a garden bed or a scented lotion, yet grounded in a body of clinical studies

Heather Wood Buzzard: Weedy Herbalism

This month on HerbMentor Radio, Kimberly Gallagher and Mimi Prunella welcome Appalachian herbalist, storyteller, and educator Heather Wood Buzzard for a delightful conver

Herb Notes: The Benefits of Hops

If you've ever sipped a cold IPA on a warm summer evening, you've already had a brush with one of herbalism's most interesting relaxing herbs. Hops (Humulus lupulus) is m

Brandon Ruiz: Garden Herbalism

Joining us is Brandon Ruiz, a community herbalist, educator, urban farmer, and author whose work beautifully weaves together gardening, foraging, culture, and community.

Herb Notes: The Benefits of Holy Basil

Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum or Ocimum sanctum) has been revered in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years, but its health benefits are uniquely relevant to the dema

Shereel Washington: Topical Herbalism

In this episode of HerbMentor Radio, we continue our journey through National Geographic Herbal with Chapter Four: Topical Herbalism. To guide us into this deeply sensor

Mary Colvin: Apothecary Herbalism

In this episode of HerbMentor Radio, we continue our journey through National Geographic Herbal with Chapter Three: Apothecary Herbalism. To guide us into this hands-on

Herb Notes: The Benefits of Dill

Dill (Anethum graveolens) is a quiet yet powerful medicinal ally in gardens and kitchens around the world. Want to learn more about the healing gifts of dill? Follow al

Patricia Kyritsi Howell: Greek Kitchen Herbalism

In this episode of HerbMentor Radio, we continue our journey through National Geographic Herbal with Chapter Two: Kitchen Herbalism. To guide us into this aromatic world

Herb Notes: The Benefits of Fennel

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a beloved culinary staple around the world, and an ancient herbal ally for common modern ailments. Want to learn more about the healing gi

Kat Maier: Sensory Herbalism

In this episode of HerbMentor Radio, we begin our journey through National Geographic Herbal with the chapter that opens the entire path: Sensory Herbalism. To guide us

Herb Notes: The Benefits of Sage

Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a familiar garden plant with a long history as both a culinary staple and a revered herbal ally. Want to learn more about the healing gifts

Community Herbalism: From Kitchen to Wildlands

Big news at HerbMentor Radio! We open this episode with an exciting announcement that Mimi Prunella Hernandez is joining HerbMentor Radio as a co-host alongside Kimberly

Herb Notes: The Benefits of Cardamom

Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) is a sweet, warming spice used in Ayurvedic medicine and beloved in kitchens around the world. It’s treasured in herbal medicine for its a

Maria Noël Groves: Herbs for Gut Health

Gut health isn’t just about digestion: it’s the foundation of whole-body balance. Clinical herbalist and author Maria Noël Groves brings a practical and deeply empowering

Herb Notes: The Benefits of Clove

Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) is a pungent culinary delight that makes for a wonderful spice and herbal ally. Want to learn more about the healing gifts of clove? Follow

Herb Notes: The Benefits of Ginger

Ginger (Zingiber officiniale) is far more than a spicy addition to your meals. This beloved plant has been used for centuries across the world as a powerful herbal remedy

Mimi Prunella Hernandez: Herbs for Post-Menopause

Menopause isn’t an ending: it’s an initiation. Herbalist Mimi Prunella Hernandez offers a refreshing, grounded, and deeply compassionate look at the post-menopausal years

Lauren Morgan: Dreaming with the Plants

Dreams aren’t just random stories from the night: they’re powerful messengers. Herbalist and ceremonialist Lauren Morgan shares how you can begin (or deepen) an intention

A Memorial for John Gallagher

On October 25th our dear friend Rosalee de la Forêt hosted an online memorial to honor our co-founder John Gallagher's life and legacy. Rosalee brought together people fr