HerbRally

Mason Hutchison
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Welcome to the HerbRally podcast! We take a deep dive into the world of herbalism. We host some of the best teachers in the field with topics ranging from wild foods, botany, nutrition, ecology, herbal medicine and health accessibility. You'll hear class recordings from conferences, narrated plant monographs, interviews, event updates and so much more. There are hundreds of episodes on herbalism so you're bound to find what you're looking for. Thanks for tuning in!

  1. 4 hr ago

    The Hard Truth About Making Herbs Work For People

    Learn Herbal Strategies for Stress — Just $20 If you'd like to dive deeper into herbal approaches for stress support, check out Katja Swift & Ryn Midura's Stress Management course from CommonWealth Holistic Herbalism. As a member of the HerbRally community, you can get the entire 13-hour course for just $20 by using coupon code HERBRALLY. LEARN MORE & REGISTER In this clip, we dive into the core clinical skill of building client adherence through creative collaboration—not forced compliance. We break down why the old-school "this herb for that disease" framework fails when it hits real-world roadblocks like a client's budget, palate, or low energy levels. You'll learn practical strategies for substituting less bitter plants, utilizing smart blending formulation tricks, introducing efficient tools (like press pots), and deploying protocols gradually to turn interventions into lifelong habits.  Because at the end of the day, the only herbs that work are the ones people will actually take! This clip comes from our nearly 4-hour "20 Questions for 20K" celebration Q&A. WATCH THE FULL Q&A ON YOUTUBE DISCLAIMER  The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your healthcare routine or beginning any new herbal regimen.

  2. 4 days ago

    Hedges & Edges: Liminal Spaces & Outlaw Places for Seekers & Healers

    HerbRally listeners save 25% on tickets to the 2026 Good Medicine Confluence (October 12–15 at Ghost Ranch, New Mexico) with discount code HERBRALLY26. LEARN MORE & REGISTER In this episode of The Plant Healer's Path, Jesse Wolf Hardin explores the transformative power of living at the edges. From the sacred, liminal spaces of traditional hedgerows to the outer boundaries of mainstream culture, the edge is where old assumptions dissolve, new possibilities emerge, and meaningful change begins. Jesse reflects on herbalists as edge dwellers, culture shifters, and keepers of traditions increasingly pushed outside conventional healthcare. It's an invitation to embrace the wild, unconventional spirit of plant medicine, plant our insurgent roots, and find purpose, connection, and possibility beyond the accepted center. This audio was extracted from the video version available on the HerbRally YouTube channel. Jesse Wolf Hardin is an impactful author, ecosopher, ecological restorationist, personal counsel, graphic artist, musician, and historian on a mission –– a champion of diversity and what he coined "ReWilding," as well as an impassioned proponent of nature's medicines. Wolf co-founded with Kiva Rose both the international Good Medicine Confluence gathering and Plant Healer Quarterly magazine, and is the author of over 25 books on herbalism, nature connection, and personal realization.   For more information go to PlantHealer.org. The Plant Healer Online Bookstore is the largest single source or herbal related books and ebooks, both titles by Jesse Wolf Hardin and Kiva Rose, as well as numerous focused compilations by many dozens of other well known herbalists: PlantHealerBookstore.com Plant Healer Magazine is the most in-depth and artistic magazine available for herbal practitioners, artisans and healers of culture, see: PlantHealerMagazine.com Herbaria Monthly is a totally FREE full color zine, full of herbal information, inspiration and empowerment.  Subscribe at PlantHealer.org More Free Resources including complimentary guides to herb schools and suppliers can be downloaded at: LEARN MORE Plant Healer on Instagram: @PlantHealer Plant Healer on Facebook: @PlantHealer Herbalism in your neck of the woods.  HerbRally www.herbrally.com DISCLAIMER The information in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always consult a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any medical condition.

    Hedges & Edges: Liminal Spaces & Outlaw Places for Seekers & Healers

  3. 14 Aug

    Rewilding Herbalism: Animism, Ecology & Belonging | Howl Aza & Wolf Hardin

    HerbRally listeners save 25% on tickets to the 2026 Good Medicine Confluence (October 12–15 at Ghost Ranch, New Mexico) with discount code HERBRALLY26. LEARN MORE & REGISTER Welcome to another episode of The Plant Healer's Path. In this episode, Jesse Wolf Hardin sits down with Gulf Coast cunningman Howl Aza for a wide-ranging conversation about animism, rewilding, bioregionalism, herbalism, and what it means to truly belong to a place. Together, they explore an approach to healing that extends far beyond the individual. Howl shares his perspective on the self as something shaped by the totality of our relationships—with our bodies, families, communities, plants, animals, landscapes, and the other beings with whom we share our lives. They also discuss what an herbalism informed by animism and deep ecology might look like, including the importance of local plants, reciprocity, tending relationships with place, and considering the entire life cycle of the medicines we make and use. Throughout the conversation, Howl and Wolf reflect on wildness, responsibility, discomfort, presence, and those powerful moments when we realize that we aren't simply visitors to the natural world—we belong within it. Whether you're an herbalist, naturalist, animist, rewilding enthusiast, or simply interested in cultivating a deeper relationship with the living world, this conversation offers plenty to contemplate. If you'd like to learn from Howl and Jesse Wolf Hardin in person, join them at the 2026 Good Medicine Confluence. LINKS & RESOURCES Good Medicine Confluence | GoodMedicineConfluence.com [HerbRally listeners save 25% with coupon code HERBRALLY26] Howl Aza / Primal Provisions | PrimalProvisions.co Hywel's Wild & Wyrd | http://hywelswildnwyrd.com/  Howl on Instagram | @hywels_wildnwyrd Plant Healer's FREE Monthly Herbaria | PlantHealer.org Herbalism in your neck of the woods HerbRally | HerbRally.com DISCLAIMER The information in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always consult a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any medical condition.

    Rewilding Herbalism: Animism, Ecology & Belonging | Howl Aza & Wolf Hardin

  4. 1 Aug

    Herbalism Hot Takes with Lila Swanberg

    In this episode of The Herbalist Hour, I had the pleasure of hanging out with clinical herbalist Lila Swanberg.  Our conversation covers everything from why she thinks natural healing has "gone soft" to herbal dosing, clinical experience, misinformation, and what it means to practice herbalism with curiosity and integrity.  Lila has a knack for challenging conventional wisdom, and I always appreciate hearing her perspective—even when it pushes back against the status quo. We also talk about ashwagandha, herbal education, creating the resources you wish existed, and some of the biggest opportunities and challenges facing the herbal community today.  Whether you find yourself nodding along or questioning your own assumptions, I think you'll come away with something to think about. Thanks for listening! ~Mason PS - WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE LINKS & RESOURCES Learn more about Lila | TVNHC.com Lila's Herbal Revolution | LISTEN TO THE PODCAST LinkedIn | CONNECT WITH LILA Lila on Instagram | @lila_swanberg If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, and share it with a fellow plant person. 🌿Grab FREE Herbal Resources Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and get instant access to a 91-page Botanical Anthology sampler—plus a bundle of herbal freebies. 👉 Get the freebies | HerbalFreebies.com Want to join us live for future interviews?  Become a HerbRally Schoolhouse member: HerbRally Schoolhouse | HerbRally.com/Schoolhouse Use coupon code PODCAST for your first 30 days free! ⚠️ DISCLAIMER This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health regimen.

    Herbalism Hot Takes with Lila Swanberg

  5. 1 Aug

    Building a Profitable Boutique Herb Farm | Farmer Cee Stanley

    Farmer Cee Stanley returns to The Herbalist Hour to discuss her new book, The Black Girl's Guide to Building a Boutique Farm and share what she's learned while building Green Heffa Farms into a nationally recognized herbal business. I always enjoy talking with Cee because our conversations go far beyond herbs.  We dive into branding, entrepreneurship, marketing, mindset, fundraising, and what it really takes to build a business that's aligned with your values instead of chasing trends or social media algorithms. In this conversation, Cee introduces her "5 V's" framework for building a boutique brand, explains why market research should come before planting your first herb, discusses the difference between branding and marketing, and shares why she strives to be an impact generator rather than simply a content creator. If you've ever dreamed of starting an herb farm, growing an herbal business, or building something meaningful from the ground up, I think you'll get a lot out of this episode. ~Mason PS - WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE LINKS & RESOURCES Green Heffa Farms | GreenHeffaFarms.com Black Girl's Guide to Building a Boutique Farm | BUY THE BOOK Cee on Instagram | @farmercee 🌿Grab FREE Herbal Resources Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and get instant access to a 91-page Botanical Anthology sampler—plus a bundle of herbal freebies. 👉 Get the freebies | HerbalFreebies.com Want to join us live for future interviews?  Become a HerbRally Schoolhouse member: HerbRally Schoolhouse | HerbRally.com/Schoolhouse Use coupon code PODCAST for your first 30 days free! ⚠️ DISCLAIMER This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health regimen.

    Building a Profitable Boutique Herb Farm | Farmer Cee Stanley

  6. 18 Jul

    Being a Vital Ingredient of a Most Unusual Healing Event

    HerbRally listeners save 25% on tickets to the 2026 Good Medicine Confluence (October 12–15 at Ghost Ranch, New Mexico) with discount code HERBRALLY26. LEARN MORE & REGISTER Welcome to episode 27 of The Plant Healer's Path | A Confluence of Good Medicine: Being a Vital Ingredient of a Most Unusual Healing Event & an Everyday Part of an Alliance of Purpose Originally released as a video promoting the 2024 Good Medicine Confluence, this episode remains a timeless invitation into the heart of one of herbalism's most beloved gatherings. Join Jesse Wolf Hardin for an inspiring look at what makes the Good Medicine Confluence so transformative. Through Jesse's narration, beautiful storytelling, and heartfelt testimonials from past teachers and attendees, you'll experience the community, learning, celebration, and deep connection with plants and the natural world that define this annual event. If this episode inspires you, the 2026 Good Medicine Confluence takes place October 12–15, 2026, at Ghost Ranch in New Mexico. We hope to see you there! This audio was extracted from the video version available on the HerbRally YouTube channel. Jesse Wolf Hardin is an impactful author, ecosopher, ecological restorationist, personal counsel, graphic artist, musician, and historian on a mission –– a champion of diversity and what he coined "ReWilding," as well as an impassioned proponent of nature's medicines. Wolf co-founded with Kiva Rose both the international Good Medicine Confluence gathering and Plant Healer Quarterly magazine, and is the author of over 25 books on herbalism, nature connection, and personal realization.   For more information go to PlantHealer.org. The Plant Healer Online Bookstore is the largest single source or herbal related books and ebooks, both titles by Jesse Wolf Hardin and Kiva Rose, as well as numerous focused compilations by many dozens of other well known herbalists: PlantHealerBookstore.com Plant Healer Magazine is the most in-depth and artistic magazine available for herbal practitioners, artisans and healers of culture, see: PlantHealerMagazine.com Herbaria Monthly is a totally FREE full color zine, full of herbal information, inspiration and empowerment.  Subscribe at PlantHealer.org More Free Resources including complimentary guides to herb schools and suppliers can be downloaded at: LEARN MORE Plant Healer on Instagram: @PlantHealer Plant Healer on Facebook: @PlantHealer Herbalism in your neck of the woods.  HerbRally www.herbrally.com DISCLAIMER The information in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always consult a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any medical condition.

    Being a Vital Ingredient of a Most Unusual Healing Event

  7. 17 Jul

    Where is Herbalism Heading in the Next 10 Years?

    Learn Herbal Strategies for Stress — Just $20 If you'd like to dive deeper into herbal approaches for stress support, check out Katja Swift & Ryn Midura's Stress Management course from CommonWealth Holistic Herbalism. As a member of the HerbRally community, you can get the entire 13-hour course for just $20 by using coupon code HERBRALLY. LEARN MORE & REGISTER Where will the herbal community be in 10 years? In this clip, we dive into the shifting landscape of modern herbalism, reflecting on the post-COVID inflection point that brought a massive surge of public interest—along alongside an unfortunate rise in scams and "quackery." This clip comes from our nearly 4-hour "20 Questions for 20K" celebration Q&A. WATCH THE FULL Q&A ON YOUTUBE DISCLAIMER  The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your healthcare routine or beginning any new herbal regimen.

  8. 16 Jul

    How to Channel World Stress Into Powerful Herbalism Skills

    Learn Herbal Strategies for Stress — Just $20 If you'd like to dive deeper into herbal approaches for stress support, check out Katja Swift & Ryn Midura's Stress Management course from CommonWealth Holistic Herbalism. As a member of the HerbRally community, you can get the entire 13-hour course for just $20 by using coupon code HERBRALLY. LEARN MORE & REGISTER Feeling paralyzed by constant stressful news? In this clip, Katja & Ryn break down why trying to process every crisis causes emotional paralysis—and how to shift that frozen energy into meaningful action. This clip comes from our nearly 4-hour "20 Questions for 20K" celebration Q&A. WATCH THE FULL Q&A ON YOUTUBE DISCLAIMER  The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your healthcare routine or beginning any new herbal regimen.

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Welcome to the HerbRally podcast! We take a deep dive into the world of herbalism. We host some of the best teachers in the field with topics ranging from wild foods, botany, nutrition, ecology, herbal medicine and health accessibility. You'll hear class recordings from conferences, narrated plant monographs, interviews, event updates and so much more. There are hundreds of episodes on herbalism so you're bound to find what you're looking for. Thanks for tuning in!

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  • Creator
    Mason Hutchison
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    985
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © HerbRally
  • Show Website
    HerbRally

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