The Family Herbalism Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Numerous studies and surveys have demonstrated that even in a country with abundant food, most Americans, even those well-fed, are largely undernourished. We have found that most people do not take in enough of the needed nutrients to maintain health.


Sometimes, while getting to the root cause is an important step of the process, getting support to offset the problem right away is important for healing. That’s why I often recommend specific nutrients for specific people in very certain cases, and usually for only a set duration of time. It’s strategic, and the goal is to home in on the need of each individual.


In today’s episode, I share what the most common supplements are that I recommend. I also jump into how to increase the absorption and efficacy of those supplements, and touch on how to find the right brand for you.


If you’re not sure if taking a supplement is right for you, be sure to listen in and perhaps you’ll find information that will help to answer your question.


This episode is included in either the Community Herbalism or Clinical Herbalism program, offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. These programs are currently in development, but you can currently enroll in The Family Herbalism Course, or get on the waitlist for one of these new offerings. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email laureltreewellness@gmail.com.


For more information about Laurel Tree Wellness, your host Naomi Kilbreth, or herbal consultations to help you create a wellness plan, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com.

Podcasting is one of the major ways I interact with people as an herbalist. I work with clients one-on-one, I mentor students, I teach classes and lead herb walks… and I podcast!


Clinical herbalist student, Kelly Araneda, who happens to be one of my mentees, asked me some great questions about podcasting, and in today’s episode I share my answers to these questions. 


If you are curious about what it looks like to create, publish, and advertise podcasts, or how it might help an herbalist, listen in as I chat about this topic today!


If you are a student and would like to request a podcast topic related to clinical work, feel free to send me an email at laureltreewellness@gmail.com.


This episode is included in either the Community Herbalism or Clinical Herbalism program, offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. These programs are currently in development, but you can currently enroll in The Family Herbalism Course, or get on the waitlist for one of these new offerings. 


For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email laureltreewellness@gmail.com.

For more information about Laurel Tree Wellness, your host Naomi Kilbreth, or herbal consultations to help you create a wellness plan, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com.

Removing potentially harmful substances from your home can feel like an overwhelming subject, but one we know is important! In today’s conversation with student herbalist Angelica Benoit, we break down four of the key areas we consider a part of cleansing the home - shoes in the house, cleaning products, and water and air filtration. We also share our personal experiences and tips for getting started. Our hope is that, having listened to our conversation, you will feel encouraged to take baby steps toward detoxing your home so you can begin seeing the difference in your family’s health. This episode is included in the Family Herbalist Program offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. Enrollment for the next FHP year is now open! For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email laureltreewellness@gmail.com. The Family Herbalism Podcast was voted as one of the Top 100 Maine Podcasts for 2024. You can see the list by Feedspot by clicking this link: https://blog.feedspot.com/maine_podcasts/ For more information about Laurel Tree Wellness, your host Naomi Kilbreth, or herbal consultations to help you create a wellness plan, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com.

How does acupuncture work? What’s the difference between acupuncture and dry needling? How are movement techniques related to the healing effects of acupuncture? These and more questions are answered by licensed acupuncturist, Amanda Simmons. In today’s fascinating conversation, Amanda shared tips for getting energy and fluids moving to promote faster healing, acupressure points that are helpful for children and adults, Chinese herbs for detox, and shares her personal experience with the effects of climate on tendencies for illness, plus so much more! Join us for this great conversation, and check out www.auburnacumaine.com for more information on Amanda’s services. Amanda also recommends looking for Violet Li, or the TaiChi Examiner on Facebook and YouTube for guidance in movement. Thank you for listening!

It sounds so perfect! The herbalist who lives off-grid, in the middle of the woods, in a quaint home, serving clients with her wild crafted herbs. But what is off-grid? And what does that look like? Today’s guest is my very own husband, the visionary, designer, builder of that off grid home. In this interview, you will get to hear more of the backstory of myself as the herbalist, why and how we started this lifestyle, and what it looks like. We cover topics like water and power conservation, heating, plumbing, and even money issues around the 2008 housing bubble burst. Glen shares his vision, his experience, tips for people interested in making their home off grid, and his favorite part of our home. If you are interested in off-grid living, or knowing more about the behind-the-scenes of myself, as the herbalist, you’ll want to listen to this episode! Thank you for joining! To get your signed copy of my book, Coming Home, which is all about our off grid adventures, please email me at laureltreewellness@gmail.com!

In today’s episode of our interview series I introduce to you my friend and Tranformational Life Coach, Julie Dodd! We know the old prayer, Lord grant us serenity to accept the things we cannot change, courage to change the things we can, and wisdom to know the difference. Julie walks people through the process of developing courage and self-awareness in the light of strengths to guide them in really seeing the impact they have in the world, and their ability to improve themselves, their relationships, and their circumstances, in perhaps way they would have otherwise thought they could not. Julie has done the work herself, as she shares in today’s interview, and she is available for one-on-one and group coaching. To schedule your free first call, go to www.juliepdodd.wixsite.com/coaching and make sure to tell her you found her on the podcast! You can also begin the work by unlocking your top 5 strengths by taking the Clifton Strengths test at https://store.gallup.com/p/en-us/10108/top-5-cliftonstrengths Right now you can take the test and see all 34 of your strengths for $50 by using this link: https://store.gallup.com/p/en-us/10003/cliftonstrengths-34 Be sure to reach out to Julie to share your results with her! You can also find her on Instagram at Coaching with Julie P Dodd. Thank you for listening, and if you are blessed by it, please share with your loved ones!

In this mini series, I am interviewing some awesome people with a wide variety of skills. Today’s interview is with a very special guest! Rebecca Seger was my co-creator of Laurel Tree Wellness! Over tea and coffee, around dining room tables, coffee tables, picnic tables, and cafe tables, Rebecca and I have weaved a story of personal development and purpose and mission in the world, so I am very happy to introduce you to her. Rebecca is a Holistic Health Coach and photographer. She customizes coaching experiences using a wide variety of creative healing modalities that foster the connection between mind, body, and spirit, and she leads groups through experiences of ecstatic dance. She is also creating a retreat opportunity for women to get in touch with their playful sides and release old beliefs. Rebecca is a sweet, compassionate, and inspiring person and we would love for you to reach out to her personally. You can find her at www.rebeccasegerphotography.com and on Facebook @feralwomanjourney. P.S. I apologize about the sound of the AC running in the background. Please don’t let that deter you from enjoying and learning from this conversation! Thank you for listening!

Welcome to season 2! In this mini series, I am interviewing some awesome people with a wide variety of skills. In today’s interview, beginner herbalist, Brad Saunders offers his personal experience becoming disenfranchised with modern medicine, and of making the transition to preparing and using remedies, with weeds growing in his back yard! He also shares helpful resources, encouragement, and motivation for getting started with natural medicine, right away. I know you will be blessed by his story!

Today’s guest is Dr. Charles Landry of Landry Osteopathic Healthcare. Dr. Landry specializes in athletic and work-related injuries, and has had fantastic results using traditional manipulative techniques alongside a variety of injection therapies. His story, of choosing osteopathic medicine as his future, at the young age of 15, and creating a vision for healthcare that is honed in on what is best for the patient regardless of bias and cultural tradition is inspiring and restores hope. I know you will be blessed by this interview, and if after listening you would like to work with Dr. Landry, you can contact him through his website at www.Landryhealthcare.com or calling to schedule an appointment at (207) 241-0401. Thank you for listening!

The Family Herbalism Podcast has now been live for a whole year!! 🎉🎈AND, we are moving forward into a new season, with some exciting episodes in the works! Thank you SO much for sticking around and listening. Your presence has been such a blessing, and I hope the podcast has been a blessing to you as well. If so, please leave a rating and review on the app, and also, would you take a minute to email me and let me know which episode has been your favorite, and what topics you would like me to discuss? You can reach me at laureltreewellness@gmail.com Thank you!!