Heart of Herbs Herbal School Podcast

Demetria Clark- Heart of Herbs Herbal School
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🎙️ Welcome to the Heart of Herbs Herbal School Podcast! The Heart of Herbs Podcast is your portable classroom, bringing you herbal wisdom, interviews with experienced practitioners, practical tips, and inspiring stories — all in a format you can enjoy anytime, anywhere. www.heartofherbs.com Whether you’re walking, gardening, commuting, or relaxing with a cup of tea, our episodes help you deepen your herbal knowledge, explore new perspectives, and stay connected to the herbal community. With a wide range of topics — from plant profiles and herbal history to hands-on remedies and business

  1. 1D AGO

    10 Herbs for Spring- 2. Nettle

    Learn about this great herb in our mini series, 10 Herbs for Spring. Learn more at www.heartofherbs.com

    6 min

  2. 3D AGO

    10 Herbs for Spring 1. Dandelion

    Learn about this great herb in our mini series, 10 Herbs for Spring.

    5 min

  3. MAR 25

    Herbs for Cholesterol

    Hey everybody, welcome back to the Heart of Herbs Herbal School Podcast — I am your host, Demetria Clark, and today we are talking about something that lands in my inbox and in my students' questions more than almost any other topic: cholesterol. Now, before you think this is going to be a dry, clinical, numbers-on-a-page kind of conversation — it is absolutely not, because that is not how we do things around here. We are going to talk about ten powerful, evidence-informed herbs that support healthy cholesterol and cardiovascular health, we are going to talk about why they work and how they work, and we are going to talk about the thing that most cholesterol conversations completely skip over — which is that elevated cholesterol is a signal from your body, not a life sentence, and that the plants have been supporting the human heart, in every sense of that word, for longer than pharmaceuticals have even existed. So grab your tea, get comfortable, and let us get into it — because your heart deserves more than just a pill, and today we are going to talk about what that looks like. 🌿 Learn more at www.heartofherbs.com

    18 min

  4. MAR 18

    Tinsel, Tonics & the Man Who Does It All

    Tinsel, Tonics & the Man Who Does It All Okay, you guys. Okay. I need you to picture this. A man walks into the world of herbalism. He's a middle school civics teacher. He's a homesteader. He's building his own apothecary from the ground up. He's a Master Mason. He's working toward his clinical herbalist certification. And three months out of the year? He is Santa Claus. I am not making this up. Today on the Heart of Herbs Herbal School Podcast, I am so excited to introduce you to Jacob Hoss Loughlin — the founder of Tinsel and Tonic Apothecary, a student in our Clinical Herbalist program, and genuinely one of the most inspiring people I have had the pleasure of talking to in a long time. Jacob's herbal journey didn't start in a classroom or a garden. It started the way so many of the best herbal journeys do — with a child who needed help, a system that wasn't listening, and a parent who said, you know what? I'm going to figure this out myself. And figure it out he did. We're talking about herbalism and family, about building a business on a budget and a whole lot of heart, about homesteading in city limits and why dandelions are basically magic, and about what it truly means to be Santa — not just wear the suit. His motto? Be self-sufficient. Help everyone you can. Inconvenience no one. I think you're going to love him. Let's get into it. 🌿🎅

    42 min

  5. JAN 28

    Tips for Keeping Your Apothecary Organized

    Tips for Keeping Your Herbal Apothecary Organized A well-organized apothecary saves time, prevents waste, and makes your herbal practice safer. The goal is simple: you want to find what you need in seconds, know what’s fresh, and keep everything stored so it stays potent. #herbs #herbalism #apothecary #herbalbusiness https://www.heartofherbs.com/2026/01/16/tips-for-keeping-your-apothecary-neat/

    8 min

  6. JAN 6

    From Garden to Apothecary: The Ultimate Guide to Building a Self-Sufficient Herbal Homestead (And Why It Matters More Than Ever)

    From Garden to Apothecary: The Ultimate Guide to Building a Self-Sufficient Herbal Homestead (And Why It Matters More Than Ever) From seed to shelf, From Garden to Apothecary: The Ultimate Guide to Building a Self-Sufficient Herbal Homestead (And Why It Matters More Than Ever) walks you through the real-life steps of growing, harvesting, preserving, and preparing herbs so your family has dependable, homegrown support year-round. We’ll talk practical garden planning, the “must-have” homestead herbs, when and how to harvest for potency, and simple apothecary staples—teas, tinctures, infused oils, salves, syrups, and more—so you can build a home system that’s affordable, resilient, and rooted in skills you can pass down. www.heartofherbs.com In a world where access and costs can shift quickly, knowing how to care for your household with traditional plant remedies is more than a hobby—it’s preparedness with purpose. Health Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Herbal information shared here is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding medical conditions, pregnancy/nursing, medications, or before starting any new supplement or herbal regimen, and seek urgent care for severe or worsening symptoms.

    10 min

  7. 11/14/2025

    Materia Medica Strategies

    Hey friends—welcome to the Heart of Herbs Herbal School Podcast. I’m Demetria Clark, and today we’re opening one of my favorite doors in herbal study: the Materia Medica. If you’ve ever wondered, “What exactly belongs in a great plant profile?”—this episode is your roadmap. we’ll talk about what a materia medica is (and isn’t), the clean, repeatable outline i teach our students, and how to write entries you’ll actually use in real life—whether you’re blending a tea tonight or presenting a case next week. We’ll dig into naming and identification (Latin saves lives!), taste and energetics, key actions and indications, preparations and dosing (within an education-only scope), safety and contraindications, plus the big one—citations—because giving credit and showing your sources keeps our work ethical, traceable, and safer. Quick reminder: everything here is education-based, not medical advice. always consider medications, pregnancy/lactation, and red-flag symptoms, and partner with licensed healthcare providers when needed. Alright—grab your notebook, pour a cup of something lovely, and let’s build a materia medica you’ll be proud to use and share. 💚

    33 min

  8. 10/03/2025

    Herbal Roots, Long-COVID Realities & The Herbal Collective — with Naomi Kilbreth

    In this conversation, Demetria Clark welcomes Naomi Kilbreth, RH (clinical herbalist) of Laurel Tree Wellness. Naomi traces her path from teenage assistant to home-birth midwife, to homeschooling mom, and full-time clinician. We dive deep into long-COVID—why symptoms vary so widely, the role of prior viral exposures (think EBV/shingles), and why nervous-system signs matter. Naomi shares practical ways to vet an herbalist, the lifestyle foundations she checks first (sleep, stress, and lymph), and introduces The Herbal Collective, an online library and community that organizes her classes, downloads, and weekly live sessions. Connect with Naomi• Website: LaurelTreeWellnessLLC.com• Instagram: @LaurelTreeWellness Connect with Demetria / Heart of Herbs• Programs & resources: www.heartofherbs.com Topics• Herbal origin stories & birthwork roots• Individualized care for long-COVID (no one-size-fits-all)• Dormant virus reactivation, athletes, and “healthy before COVID” cases• Nervous-system clues (tongue/uvula) & why they matter• How to find a qualified herbalist• The Herbal Collective: free “Lite” tier, memberships, weekly gatherings Disclaimer: Educational content only; not medical advice. Please work with your healthcare providers.

    37 min
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🎙️ Welcome to the Heart of Herbs Herbal School Podcast! The Heart of Herbs Podcast is your portable classroom, bringing you herbal wisdom, interviews with experienced practitioners, practical tips, and inspiring stories — all in a format you can enjoy anytime, anywhere. www.heartofherbs.com Whether you’re walking, gardening, commuting, or relaxing with a cup of tea, our episodes help you deepen your herbal knowledge, explore new perspectives, and stay connected to the herbal community. With a wide range of topics — from plant profiles and herbal history to hands-on remedies and business

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  • Creator
    Demetria Clark- Heart of Herbs Herbal School
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Demetria Clark- Heart of Herbs Herbal School
  • Show Website
    Heart of Herbs Herbal School Podcast

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