Herb School Podcast

Kristen Prosen
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Herb School Podcast is an educational herbalism and self care podcast for the budding herb and body nerd who wants their wellness education to include a healthy dose of socio-cultural critique and ideology investigation. Every week we explore plant medicine and other wellness interventions around the themes of movement, rest, mindset, and bodywork to help you develop the self care tools and skills to feel good, safe, and at ease in your body. You know that when when you feel good in your body, that you have more space to do good things in your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 12/05/2025

    50. 5 Travel Herbs that CHANGED My Trips Forever

    NEVER get sick on a trip or vacation again with these herbs that will boost your immune system holistically. We cover all the herbs you need to boost immunity my perspective on immunity and the top 5 herbs I always travel with so that I never get sick. We cover: Echinacea, Elderberry (plus ginger), Lavender, Bitters, + Rest (not an herb but a valuable practice of self care) Recommended RESOURCES 🌱 Build your life changing herbal skills with me and become an herbalist! https://www.herbalistkristen.com/foun... 🍯 FREE Apothecary Essentials Checklist https://www.herbalistkristen.com/apot... Everything you need to know to create the perfect home apothecary and meet your needs including where to get your herbs, how to keep them fresh, what supplies you need, and more. 🎥 Watch Next: Learn the BASICS of Herbalism:  • Herbalism 101 Part 1: How To Make Medicina...  ) 🛠 RECOMMEND TOOLS/PEOPLE: 🛒 Browse My Shop: https://www.herbalistkristen.com/shop   / herbalistkristen     / herbalistkristen   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min

  2. 11/12/2025

    49. My life has changed overnight. This is an UPDATE episode.

    https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-karens-journey-towards-recovery My life has completely changed and my work has to change with it. This means I need to get honest with myself. As I step into the role of caretaker, that means getting clear on what I can sustain in my limited time and after a lot of reflection I have decided. I want to be an herbalist, not a youtuber, so I am going back to basics. No fancy edits, no performance. No excruciating writing sessions trying to get the perfect hook to feed the algorithm. Just a video podcast where I get to talk about plant medicine. Watch along on Youtube @herbalistkristen or where ever you get your podcasts by searching "HERB SCHOOL PODCAST" and I will see you there. ⭐️ Recommended RESOURCES 🌱 Build your life changing herbal skills with me and become an herbalist! https://www.herbalistkristen.com/foundations Get to know the 25 herbs, topics, medicine making tricks, and philosophy that you will come back to again and again for life! 🫖 Turn your medicine cabinet into an herbal apothecary: https://www.herbalistkristen.com/7dayapothecary Learn 10 Herbs that you can start using now and start thinking like an herbalist, putting herbs FIRST. 🍯 FREE Apothecary Essentials Checklist https://www.herbalistkristen.com/apothecaryguide Everything you need to know to create the perfect home apothecary and meet your needs including where to get your herbs, how to keep them fresh, what supplies you need, and more. 🛠 RECOMMEND TOOLS/PEOPLE: 🛒 Browse My Shop: https://www.herbalistkristen.com/shop 🌿 My Amazon Store Front [Featuring all my favorite herbal products and supplies] https://www.amazon.com/shop/herbalistkristen Get bite sized herbal lessons on social media! https://www.instagram.com/herbalistkristen https://www.tiktok.com/@herbalistkristen 👉 About Herbalist Kristen Hi, I’m Kristen Prosen —an herbal educator helping people learn how to use herbs FIRST instead of as a last resort and become the herbalist their families and communities need. Subscribe for actionable tips to learn and practice herbalism and grow your apothecary with plants that you will go back to over and over again. New episodes when ever I can make them around my busy life running and herbalism training program + taking care of clients. _________________________________ NOTE: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. While this channel may earn minimal sums when the viewer uses the links, the viewer is in NO WAY obligated to use these links. Thank you for your support! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min

  3. 10/13/2025

    48. Becoming an Herbalist: My Blueprint for Holistic Healing

    🌱 Build your life changing herbal skills with me and become an herbalist! https://www.herbalistkristen.com/foun... Get to know the 25 herbs, topics, medicine making tricks, and philosophy that you will come back to again and again for life! 🌿 Want to become an herbalist? It’s not about memorizing “this herb for that symptom.” In this video, I’ll show you the Mandala of Wellness — my holistic framework that makes herbal medicine actually work. You’ll learn how to: ✨ See herbs as part of a bigger picture ✨ Use the 5 pillars of holistic health (nourishment, rest, mindset, movement, herbs) ✨ Move beyond symptom chasing into true root-cause healing This is the same framework I teach in my herbalism program EVERYDAY HERBALISM — and it can completely change how you approach plant medicine. 🍯 FREE Apothecary Essentials Checklist https://www.herbalistkristen.com/apot... Everything you need to know to create the perfect home apothecary and meet your needs including where to get your herbs, how to keep them fresh, what supplies you need, and more. 🫖 Turn your medicine cabinet into an herbal apothecary: https://www.herbalistkristen.com/7day... Learn 10 Herbs that you can start using now and start thinking like an herbalist, putting herbs FIRST. 🛠 RECOMMEND TOOLS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 min

  4. 09/29/2025

    47. The 4 Step Framework to Healing with Herbal Medicine

    🌱 Build your life changing herbal skills with me and become an herbalist! https://www.herbalistkristen.com/foun... Get to know the 25 herbs, topics, medicine making tricks, and philosophy that you will come back to again and again for life! Most people come to herbalism looking for the “natural version” of their medications or over-the-counter remedies. But here’s the truth: herbal medicine isn’t about swapping pills for plants — it’s about asking better questions. In this video, I’ll show you how to think like an herbalist using my ABC+D Framework: ✨ Activate the potential for healing ✨ Build health with strong foundations ✨ Cleanse the body’s natural pathways ✨ Direct aid for targeted symptom support This shift takes you beyond symptom chasing — and into a way of working with herbs that actually supports root cause healing, resilience, and long-term health. If you’ve ever wondered why herbs sometimes feel like they “don’t work,” this perspective will change everything. 🍯 FREE Apothecary Essentials Checklist https://www.herbalistkristen.com/apot... Everything you need to know to create the perfect home apothecary and meet your needs including where to get your herbs, how to keep them fresh, what supplies you need, and more. 🫖 Turn your medicine cabinet into an herbal apothecary: https://www.herbalistkristen.com/7day... Learn 10 Herbs that you can start using now and start thinking like an herbalist, putting herbs FIRST. 🛠 RECOMMEND TOOLS 📱 SAY HI ON SOCIAL MEDIA   / herbalistkristen     / herbalistkristen   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    14 min

  5. 09/15/2025

    46. Top 5 things I consider when I give herbs to clients

    If you want to be the kind of person who thinks of HERBS FIRST we need to consider a few things and get out of the trap of thinking of plants as little green pills! In this episode, I talk about: the two types of people i work with most often the biggest mistake people make when working with herbsthe five things I take into consideration before giving someone an herb for their issues 🫖 Turn your medicine cabinet into an herbal apothecary: https://www.herbalistkristen.com/7day... Learn 10 Herbs that you can start using now and start thinking like an herbalist, putting herbs FIRST. 🍯 FREE Apothecary Essentials Checklist https://www.herbalistkristen.com/apot... Everything you need to know to create the perfect home apothecary and meet your needs including where to get your herbs, how to keep them fresh, what supplies you need, and more. 🛠 RECOMMEND TOOLS 📱 SAY HI ON SOCIAL MEDIA   / herbalistkristen     / herbalistkristen   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 min

  6. 09/08/2025

    45. 5 Herbs that can REPLACE your OTC medicines

    If you want to be the kind of person who thinks of HERBS FIRST we need to start making that transition into an HERBS FIRST lifestyle. The easiest place to start is by making some common OTC swapsL In this episode, I talk about herbal alternatives for: common NSAIDS like aspirinheartburn medicinefever reducerssleep aidsantihistamines These herbs show you how to start thinking differently about how you take care of your body with plant medicine and get out of the medical model of thinking. 🫖 Turn your medicine cabinet into an herbal apothecary: https://www.herbalistkristen.com/7day... Learn 10 Herbs that you can start using now and start thinking like an herbalist, putting herbs FIRST. 🍯 FREE Apothecary Essentials Checklist https://www.herbalistkristen.com/apot... Everything you need to know to create the perfect home apothecary and meet your needs including where to get your herbs, how to keep them fresh, what supplies you need, and more. 🛠 RECOMMEND TOOLS 📱 SAY HI ON SOCIAL MEDIA   / herbalistkristen     / herbalistkristen   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min

  7. 09/03/2025

    44. Why you can't use herbs as a last resort

    Most people discover herbs in the middle of a crisis — when they’ve already been handed a prescription, when side effects are piling up, or when they’re desperate for relief. That’s the worst time to meet your herbs. In this episode, I’ll talk about: 🌿 Why herbs almost never work the way you want them to in the middle of a crisis 🌿 Real stories of clients who waited too long — and how it held them back 🌿 The big mindset shift: becoming someone who thinks of herbs first 🌿 What changes when you already know your plants and have them on hand If you’re tired of Googling “what herb for this?” every time something comes up, this is where you start shifting from “green pill” thinking to a real holistic herbal practice. 🫖 Turn your medicine cabinet into an herbal apothecary: https://www.herbalistkristen.com/7day... Learn 10 Herbs that you can start using now and start thinking like an herbalist, putting herbs FIRST. 🍯 FREE Apothecary Essentials Checklist https://www.herbalistkristen.com/apot... Everything you need to know to create the perfect home apothecary and meet your needs including where to get your herbs, how to keep them fresh, what supplies you need, and more. 🛠 RECOMMEND TOOLS 📱 SAY HI ON SOCIAL MEDIA   / herbalistkristen     / herbalistkristen   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min

  8. 11/11/2024

    43. What to do when you hate how herbs taste

    Sometimes herbs taste bad and that can be a barrier to many people using herbs in their daily lives. In this week’s video we cover how to make herbs taste BETTER so you will be more likely to taste them. We cover: ✅ 5 tastes of herbal medicine (plus astringency) ✅ 7 tips to improve your experience with the taste of herbs so you can take more plant medicine … and more 🔥 RESOURCES TO HELP YOU LEARN HERBALISM 📚 FREE INTRO TO HERBALISM COURSE MEET WITH ME EACH MONTH IN HERB SCHOOL 🌱 Mandala Wellness Apothecary for your herbal medicine needs ⬇️ More stuff you should check out ⬇️ Herbalist Kristen on YOUTUBE (incase you are a visual learner) SAY HI ON SOCIAL: Website Instagram TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min
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About

Herb School Podcast is an educational herbalism and self care podcast for the budding herb and body nerd who wants their wellness education to include a healthy dose of socio-cultural critique and ideology investigation. Every week we explore plant medicine and other wellness interventions around the themes of movement, rest, mindset, and bodywork to help you develop the self care tools and skills to feel good, safe, and at ease in your body. You know that when when you feel good in your body, that you have more space to do good things in your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Kristen Prosen
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Mandala Wellness LLC
  • Show Website
    Herb School Podcast

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