If you’re a mom who loves having your own natural medicine kit, filled with herbal remedies & ingredients you know, love, trust, & can pronounce, then this podcast is for you!
Hosted by Mel Mutterspaugh, a clinical herbalist, holistic health & environmental educator, natural medicine maker, and a mountain livin’ momma on a mission to help more moms learn how to use herbs and plant medicines in a safe and effective way.
In this show, you’ll hear tips and bits on how you can take better care of your family, & better care of our planet, naturally.
We approach herbal medicine by dancing the science, with a bit of the folksy woo stuff too! You’ll hear interviews with other herbalists, naturopaths, doulas, midwives, herb farmers, product makers, holistic healers, and moms of all kinds sharing their wisdom on their journey down this herbalist’s path.
We’re all about inspiring a movement where there’s an herbalist in every home… AGAIN! And that starts with YOU! So, be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss a show, and share it with all your momma friends so we can make herbalism #SpreadLikeWildFlowers
Learn more and check out our classes at theherbalistspath.com
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Medicine from the Land: Bioregional Herbalism with Logan Keister
Saison 5 · Épisode 154
jeudi 29 mai 2025 • Durée 51:11
What happens when you grow up foraging mushrooms and picking wild berries in the forests of western Oregon?
In this episode, I chat with clinical herbalist Logan Keister of Noti Botanica about his journey into bioregional herbalism, growing up in timber country, and the powerful role nature plays in healing. We talk about wildcrafting, teaching kids to connect with plants, and how herbalism can transform lives—from outdoor classrooms to clinical care.
🌲 Highlights include: 00:42 – Logan’s Oregon roots & deep land connection 07:55 – Childhood foraging & mushroom memories 10:20 – Outdoor education for underserved kids 18:44 – Becoming an herbalist: from GED to clinic 30:12 – Energetics, intuition & pulse diagnosis 41:00 – What Logan offers through No Tai Botanica
Herb Camp is coming soon! If you've ever thought about frolicking through fields of calendula, laughing with fellow plant lovers, and learning from the best teachers & plants, this is your time!
Oshala Farm is hosting Herb Camp, and tickets are gone June 2nd.
If you love the show and learned something new, please don't forget to leave us a bunch of ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐! And, share it with your friends so that we can make herbalism #SpreadLikeWildFlowers
Disclaimer: *The information I’ve provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. Please consult your medical care provider before using herbs.
Natural First Aid for Sprains & Strains—Is Your Herbal Medicine Cabinet Ready?
Saison 5 · Épisode 153
vendredi 16 mai 2025 • Durée 20:49
When my daughter sprained her ankle during a softball game, I was grateful to have Comfrey growing in the garden and some Arnica oil stashed in the van. But as I reached for what I had on hand, I realized most of my oils were past their prime.
This episode is a real-life story behind that moment, the herbs I turn to for sprains and strains, and why it’s time to restock my home apothecary. I also talk about what happens when we get excited about making herbal medicine—but don’t plan ahead for what we’ll actually use.
And if you’ve been wondering what remedies to have on hand for your own family, I’ll share how you can join me in the upcoming Herbal Medicine Planning Party—a free, fun, and practical way to get clear on what to make for the next 1–2 years.
01:10 – My daughter’s sprain and how I responded 03:45 – Using older oils in a pinch (and what I’d do differently) 06:15 – What’s in my Bobcat Balm: the herbs I always use for injuries 08:20 – Why Cayenne is a key player in these formulas 10:10 – The power of Comfrey 12:40 – How easy it is to make remedies without a plan—and why that leads to waste 13:45 – Why I’m getting intentional with my medicine making this year 14:20 – What we’ll be doing inside the Herbal Medicine Planning Party
Wanna join the party? Click here and get on the list!
Herb Camp is coming soon! If you've ever thought about frolicking through fields of calendula, laughing with fellow plant lovers, and learning from the best teachers & plants, this is your time!
Oshala Farm is hosting Herb Camp, and tickets are gone June 2nd.
Life On The Farm; Wisdom & Tips On Growing The Best Herbal Medicine with Elise Higley of Oshala Farm
Saison 5 · Épisode 152
vendredi 9 mai 2025 • Durée 01:07:20
Ever wonder what it really takes to grow potent, high-quality herbal medicine—from the ground up? In this inspiring conversation with Elise Higley of Oshala Farm, we explore the art, science, and soul of regenerative organic herb farming.
We’ll talk about:
How regenerative organic farming nurtures both plants and people
The behind-the-scenes process of growing, harvesting, drying, and testing herbs
Why sourcing herbs from small farms matters for your health—and the planet
What it really takes to start (and sustain) a medicinal herb farm
The magic of Herb Camp and connecting directly with plants
You’ll walk away with a deeper appreciation for where your herbal medicine comes from—and why supporting local, ethical farms is so powerful.
06:00 – The beginnings of Oshala Farm 10:00 – What “regenerative organic” really means 18:00 – Why herb quality starts in the soil 26:00 – The drying process & testing for potency 33:00 – Lessons for aspiring herb farmers 45:00 – How Herb Camp connects people & plants
Check out the full episode and show notes right here!
🌿 Ready to reconnect with the plants—and the people growing them? Come join me for Herb Camp at
Herb Camp is coming soon! If you've ever thought about frolicking through fields of calendula, laughing with fellow plant lovers, and learning from the best teachers & plants, this is your time!
What Functional Medicine Misses—and How Herbalism Fills the Gaps: A Candid Talk with Dr. Nikki DiNezza
Saison 5 · Épisode 151
vendredi 25 avril 2025 • Durée 01:12:59
Is functional medicine really the answer for gut health? Or are we just trading one pill-for-every-ill model for another—this time with supplements?
In this candid episode of The Herbalist’s Path, I’m joined by Dr. Nikki DiNezza—chiropractor, nutritionist, and self-proclaimed “gut microbiome queen.” Nikki shares her journey from chronic pain to gut healing, and how functional medicine helped... until it didn’t.
We explore what functional medicine often gets wrong, the dark side of supplement-heavy protocols, and why herbalism offers a more intuitive, affordable, root-cause approach.
We also laugh, talk poop (obviously), and nerd out on herbs, microbiomes, and tuning into your body’s wisdom. If you’re tired of cutting more foods or popping more pills, this one’s for you.
🎧 Tune in to learn about:
00:38 – Nikki’s chronic pain & journey to chiropractic school 06:04 – How gut healing—not adjustments—resolved her pain 08:35 – Discovering functional medicine 18:12 – Food fear & supplement overload 24:05 – Finding herbalism—and real healing 31:40 – Treating people, not diagnoses 36:00 – The turmeric tip that saved a patient $63 42:17 – Gut health: less fear, more nourishment 50:20 – Why most gut plans miss the mark
Ready to go deeper—without the overwhelm or $88 curcumin? Find Dr. Nikki at fodmapfreedom.com/social or @gut.microbiome.queen.
Herb Camp is coming soon! If you've ever thought about frolicking through fields of calendula, laughing with fellow plant lovers, and learning from the best teachers & plants, this is your time!
Oshala Farm is hosting Herb Camp, and tickets are gone June 2nd.
From Herbal Medicine Dabbler to Community Herbalist: How to Know You’re Ready
Saison 5 · Épisode 150
jeudi 17 avril 2025 • Durée 35:14
What if your herbal dabbling was never just dabbling… but the beginning of something much deeper?
In this episode, I’m speaking to you—the mama, the maker, the plant-loving human who’s magically become the go-to herbalist in your world. From sleepy teas to fire cider, your remedies are working—and people are noticing. But what happens when the questions get bigger, and your confidence starts to wobble?
Maybe it’s time to step into the role you’re already being called into.
🌸 You’ll hear: 00:40 – Signs you’ve outgrown the “dabbler” phase 01:45 – That moment when your friends start asking for everything 02:30 – What to do when the questions get deeper than you feel ready for 03:40 – The biggest mindset shift I had to make 04:20 – Why you might be ready to become the community herbalist your people already see in you 05:00 – How to connect with me and see if the Community Herbalist Certification Program is your next step
🎧 If you’ve been waiting for a sign—this might be it. Because there’s no doubt: the world needs more herbal healers now more than ever.
Reach out, and let’s chat to see if becoming the community herbalist your people need is the right next step for you. Together, we’ll keep making herbalism spread like wildflowers.
Herb Camp is coming soon! If you've ever thought about frolicking through fields of calendula, laughing with fellow plant lovers, and learning from the best teachers & plants, this is your time!
Oshala Farm is hosting Herb Camp, and tickets are gone June 2nd.
There's no better medicine than the medicine you tend to with your loving hands.
Connecting with Plants, Trusting Your Intuition, and Finding Healing with Lauren Almquist
Saison 5 · Épisode 149
vendredi 11 avril 2025 • Durée 47:00
What if the plants around you are trying to talk to you—and all you need to do is trust yourself enough to listen?
In this heart-centered episode of The Herbalist’s Path, I chat with Lauren Almquist of HeartSpace Herbals & Garden Design about the deeply personal and transformative journey of connecting with plants. From childhood rose water magic to calming the mind with Blue Vervain, Lauren shares her path and reminds us that you don’t have to “know it all” to be an herbalist—you just have to show up with curiosity, presence, and love.
🌿You’ll hear:
03:00 – Lauren’s first memory of plant magic 07:00 – The big question: when do you get to call yourself an herbalist? 18:00 – How Lauren helps people connect with plants & trust their intuition 29:00 – Why Blue Vervain is Lauren’s go-to plant for quieting mental chatter 35:00 – Tips for growing Blue Vervain in your garden 36:00 – What to expect inside the Healing Power of Plants Summit 40:30 – Lauren’s parting words of wisdom that every plant lover needs to hear
🎧 Listen in and remember: you matter. Your voice matters. And the plants are listening too.
Herb Camp is coming soon! If you've ever thought about frolicking through fields of calendula, laughing with fellow plant lovers, and learning from the best teachers & plants, this is your time!
Oshala Farm is hosting Herb Camp, and tickets are gone June 2nd.
🌿Root Cause Medicine: How Herbalists Heal What Others Mask
Saison 5 · Épisode 148
mardi 8 avril 2025 • Durée 28:36
Herbalists don’t just treat symptoms—they listen, personalize, and heal at the root. In this episode, we explore what makes herbal medicine uniquely powerful compared to conventional healthcare. Mel shares why herbalists take the time to hear your whole story—offering individualized, compassionate care instead of one-size-fits-all fixes.
You’ll hear how:
Western medicine often masks symptoms with prescriptions
Functional medicine can fall into “shotgun herbalism”
Herbalists create truly personalized protocols by understanding your full picture—body, mind & spirit
Two people with IBS might need totally different herbs
Healing relationships (not rushed visits) lead to real transformation
🌿 Feeling the call to become a community herbalist? DM “Community” and let's chat to see if this is the right next step for your herbal journey.
In this episode:
00:42 – Mel's own healing journey 03:10 – The urgent need for more herbalists in today’s world 04:17 – Where conventional & functional medicine fall short 06:45 – The problem with “shotgun herbalism” 07:52 – Why deep listening changes everything 10:08 – One-size-fits-all doesn’t work in herbal care 13:11 – IBS Case Study #1: Hormones & herbal support 16:10 – IBS Case Study #2: Chronic stress & the nervous system 18:38 – Building trust with personalized herbal strategies 22:11 – How to know if the Community Herb
Herb Camp is coming soon! If you've ever thought about frolicking through fields of calendula, laughing with fellow plant lovers, and learning from the best teachers & plants, this is your time!
Oshala Farm is hosting Herb Camp, and tickets are gone June 2nd.
Herbs, Womb Wisdom, and a 20-Year Herbal Journey with Clinical Herbalist Kay'aleya Hunnybee
Saison 5 · Épisode 147
vendredi 17 janvier 2025 • Durée 01:07:16
🌿 What if the plants around you could completely transform your health and life? In this episode of The Herbalist’s Path, clinical herbalist Kay’aleya Hunnybee shares her 20-year journey with herbs, from her first transformative experiences with Tulsi tea in India to using plants to quit smoking and empowering women’s health with herbal wisdom. You’ll leave feeling inspired to deepen your connection with nature and confident in exploring how plants can enrich your well-being.
🎧 What’s in this episode:
02:10 Kay’aleya’s first encounter with herbs in India
10:24 Quitting smoking with herbal blends
20:15 The magic of Tulsi and connecting with plants
32:45 Kay’aleya’s journey into clinical herbalism
45:00 How herbalism empowers women’s health
📌 For full show notes, resources, and links go HERE.
🌿 Take the next step on your herbal journey: Download your free guide to stocking your natural medicine cabinet with herbal remedies HERE.
Herb Camp is coming soon! If you've ever thought about frolicking through fields of calendula, laughing with fellow plant lovers, and learning from the best teachers & plants, this is your time!
Oshala Farm is hosting Herb Camp, and tickets are gone June 2nd.
There's no better medicine than the medicine you tend to with your loving hands.
Stress Less: Herbal Remedies for Calm, Resilience, and Gut Health
Saison 5 · Épisode 146
vendredi 20 décembre 2024 • Durée 32:47
Feeling overwhelmed by stress? Learn how to embrace the power of herbal remedies to support your body and mind during life’s toughest challenges. In this episode, we explore the stress-cortisol connection, the gut-brain axis, and lifestyle strategies that amplify the healing potential of herbs like lemon balm, chamomile, Tulsi, and ashwagandha.
📌 What You’ll Learn:
08:00 - The gut-brain connection
10:30 - How herbal remedies work alongside lifestyle changes
14:00 - Top herbs for calming nerves/balancing cortisol
Herb Camp is coming soon! If you've ever thought about frolicking through fields of calendula, laughing with fellow plant lovers, and learning from the best teachers & plants, this is your time!
Oshala Farm is hosting Herb Camp, and tickets are gone June 2nd.
There's no better medicine than the medicine you tend to with your loving hands.
If you're ready to grow beautiful medicine for you and your family, now is the time to grab my .
From Chamomile to Tulsi: Brittany Williams on Raising Kids with Herbs and Advocating for Holistic Health
Saison 5 · Épisode 145
jeudi 12 décembre 2024 • Durée 54:22
Ready to embrace the power of plants with your family?
In this episode of The Herbalist’s Path, I had the joy of chatting with Brittany Williams of Eudaimonia Herbs—a passionate clinical herbalist, educator, and all-around plant-loving mom. Together, we explore the transformative role of herbalism in empowering families, teaching kids how to care for their own health, and advocating for yourself in the healthcare system.
Brittany shares her favorite family-friendly herbs, like chamomile, catnip, and Tulsi, and how her children grew up with jars of tinctures and teas lining their home apothecary. We also dig into the deep connection between intuition, plants, and holistic health, offering practical tips to help you feel confident using herbs in your daily life.
If you’re curious about herbalism, overwhelmed by where to start, or ready to take your family’s health into your own hands, this episode is a treasure trove of inspiration, wisdom, and humor.
Herb Camp is coming soon! If you've ever thought about frolicking through fields of calendula, laughing with fellow plant lovers, and learning from the best teachers & plants, this is your time!
Oshala Farm is hosting Herb Camp, and tickets are gone June 2nd.
If you love the show and learned something new, please don't forget to leave us a bunch of ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐! And, share it with your friends so that we can make herbalism #SpreadLikeWildFlowers
Disclaimer: *The information I’ve provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. Please consult your medical care provider before using herbs.
Oshala Farm is hosting Herb Camp, and tickets are gone June 2nd.
If you love the show and learned something new, please don't forget to leave us a bunch of ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐! And, share it with your friends so that we can make herbalism #SpreadLikeWildFlowers
Disclaimer: *The information I’ve provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. Please consult your medical care provider before using herbs.
If you love the show and learned something new, please don't forget to leave us a bunch of ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐! And, share it with your friends so that we can make herbalism #SpreadLikeWildFlowers
Disclaimer: *The information I’ve provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. Please consult your medical care provider before using herbs.
If you're ready to grow beautiful medicine for you and your family, now is the time to grab my Medicinal Herb Garden Guide.
Just click here, and have fun planting, harvesting, and creating great medicine! 🌸
If you love the show and learned something new, please don't forget to leave us a bunch of ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐! And, share it with your friends so that we can make herbalism #SpreadLikeWildFlowers
Disclaimer: *The information I’ve provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. Please consult your medical care provider before using herbs.
If you love the show and learned something new, please don't forget to leave us a bunch of ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐! And, share it with your friends so that we can make herbalism #SpreadLikeWildFlowers
Disclaimer: *The information I’ve provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. Please consult your medical care provider before using herbs.
There's no better medicine than the medicine you tend to with your loving hands.
If you're ready to grow beautiful medicine for you and your family, now is the time to grab my Medicinal Herb Garden Guide.
Just click here, and have fun planting, harvesting, and creating great medicine! 🌸
If you love the show and learned something new, please don't forget to leave us a bunch of ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐! And, share it with your friends so that we can make herbalism #SpreadLikeWildFlowers
Disclaimer: *The information I’ve provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. Please consult your medical care provider before using herbs.
If you're ready to grow beautiful medicine for you and your family, now is the time to grab my Medicinal Herb Garden Guide.
Just click here, and have fun planting, harvesting, and creating great medicine! 🌸
If you love the show and learned something new, please don't forget to leave us a bunch of ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐! And, share it with your friends so that we can make herbalism #SpreadLikeWildFlowers
Disclaimer: *The information I’ve provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. Please consult your medical care provider before using herbs.
If you love the show and learned something new, please don't forget to leave us a bunch of ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐! And, share it with your friends so that we can make herbalism #SpreadLikeWildFlowers
Disclaimer: *The information I’ve provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. Please consult your medical care provider before using herbs.
If you love the show and learned something new, please don't forget to leave us a bunch of ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐! And, share it with your friends so that we can make herbalism #SpreadLikeWildFlowers
Disclaimer: *The information I’ve provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. Please consult your medical care provider before using herbs.
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