In this episode, Kate Tietje, founder of Earthley Wellness, shares her inspiring journey from a mom experimenting with herbal remedies to leading a thriving natural wellness company. Kate shares how her daughter’s health challenges sparked her passion for herbalism, the rapid growth of Earthley, and her commitment to clean, effective products. Discover her top herbal remedies for cold and flu season, favorite herbs like calendula and ginger, and tips for incorporating natural wellness into your life. Whether you're an herbalist, a homesteader, or simply curious about holistic health, this episode is packed with valuable insights and inspiration. Tune in to learn how Earthley is revolutionizing natural wellness with transparency and education! In this episode, we cover: Kate’s journey into herbalism, inspired by her daughter’s health challenges How Kate started Earthley Wellness, from blogging to launching her first product Rapid growth of Earthley Wellness and its milestones since 2015 Impact of the 2020 pandemic on the demand for natural remedies Incredible testimonials from customers about Earthley’s life-changing products Discussion of Earthley’s top-selling products and how they can help your family: Good Night Lotion, Feel Better Fast, and Elderberry Elixir Challenges faced by Earthley, including FDA scrutiny and media criticism Kate’s self-taught herbalism journey and her favorite educational resources Recommended herbs for cold and flu season: elderberry and mullein Kate’s top two favorite herbs: calendula and ginger, and their versatile uses Earthley’s commitment to clean, additive-free products through the “Revive and Restore Promise” Kate’s book Natural Remedies for Kids and how it can serve your family Closing thoughts on empowering consumers with education and holistic wellness View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible! KubotaUSA.com | Providing the right equipment to keep us moving, shaping, and growing America's farms, fields, and construction Premier1Supplies.com | Your one-stop shop for a variety of homesteading supplies and expert advice ABOUT KATE Kate and Ben are parents to 6 children, ranging from 16 years down to 6.5 years. They are a homesteading, homeschooling family who have an extensive garden, including herbs! They love teaching their kids to enjoy and be good stewards of the Earth, on and off the job. Kate loves medical freedom, sharing natural remedies, developing real food recipes, and gentle parenting. Her goal is to teach you how to live your life free from Big Pharma, Big Food, and Big Government by learning about herbs, cooking, and sustainable practices. Kate is the author of Natural Remedies for Kids and the owner and lead herbalist at Earthley. RESOURCES MENTIONED Check out Earthley’s many offerings on their website Some best-selling products: Good Night Lotion, Feel Better Fast, Elderberry Elixir Herbalism books and authors: - Books by Rosemary Gladstar - Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year by Susun S. Weed - The Herbalist's Way: The Art and Practice of Healing with Plant Medicines by Nancy & Michael Phillips - Books by Matthew Wood - Medical Herbalism: The Science Principles and Practices Of Herbal Medicine by David Hoffman - Natural Remedies for Kids by Kate Tietje Recommended for cold and flu: elderberry syrup DIY kit, elderberry tincture, DIY elderberry recipe, Cough B Gone Earthley’s Revive and Restore Promise Check out Kate’s blog filled with education and recipes CONNECT Kate Tietje | Website | Facebook Earthley Wellness | Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | PinterestHomesteaders of America | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Pinterest