Practical herbalism from practicing herbalists. Conversations, botanical deep-dives, Q&A with clinical herbalists Katja Swift & Ryn Midura of CommonWealth Holistic Herbalism.
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Plant knowledge, medicine making tips, interviews and advice on how to skill up to strengthen collective autonomy, self-defence and resilience to climate change, capitalism and state violence. Learning and inspiration from grassroots healthcare initiatives and frontline herbal projects worldwide.
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Herbalism Uncensored is a raw and real conversation between two practicing clinical herbalists, Alicia and Lila, who live the life and walk the walk. In each episode, they dive deep into holistic healthcare—sharing insights from their work with real clients, lessons from the plants, and time-tested approaches to healing that go far beyond trends. With authenticity at the heart of every discussion, Alicia and Lila break down natural solutions in a way that’s practical, grounded, and deeply hu ...
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Follow along on our journey of living off-grid on our 42 acre homestead in western Colorado as well as running a regenerative herb farm and creating seasonal herbal products to meet the needs of our community. Other topics discussed will include planning and goal setting for your best life, the importance of community building, and tons of DIY projects for the farmstead. Help keep the show going by checking out our online farm store at NordicFoxFarm.com. We appreciate your support so, so much!
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My name is Sandy, and I received my formal Herbalist training at the Herbal Academy of New England, even though I had already been studying Herbs and Alternative Medicine for many, many years. Where most people read books, I spend my time studying Medical Research Papers! LOL. I want to share with you Herbal Remedies for many popular ailments and diseases, in the hope that this information will help someone. I also share my own Personal Experiences with these Herbal Remedies.
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Herbalists’ Views on the Top-Selling Herbs (Part 10): Valerian, Pumpkin, Goji, Red Yeast Rice
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40:51Don’t forget, our December sale is on! Details below. It’s time we resumed our exploration of the top-selling herbs as supplements in the US! We're three-quarters of the way through the main list. (Remember we’re working with the 2023 data for the purposes of this series, but I gave some updates about the 2024 Herbal Market Report data in the last …
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Soup, Sex & Sun Salutations: An Ayurvedic Winter
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1:02:16In this cozy winter episode, we're diving deep into ways to stay in balance during the colder months with Ayurveda. From the best herbs and foods to tailor your routine to the winter season, to insights on managing seasonal affective disorder and self-care practices like vigorous exercise, warm baths, and herbal teas. We also share some personal an…
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It’s December, and here are some delightful things we’d like to share with you! December 2025 Sale Code: CALENDULA The code for this year’s sale is CALENDULA – use it during checkout to get 20% off everything we offer – all the courses, all the programs, anything on a payment plan, anything at all! Browse All Courses The discount code even works fo…
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Uncensored Coffee Alternatives: Dandelion, Mushrooms, Mate and More…
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1:02:50In this engaging episode of Herbalism Uncensored, Alicia and Lila discuss the impact of coffee on the body, personal experiences with coffee reduction, and a wide range of coffee substitutes. They delve into the benefits of alternatives like Hoshou Woo, matcha, Yerba Mate, chicory root, and dandelion root, while offering tips for transitioning away…
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A quote attributed to Hippocrates says “all disease begins in the gut.” No surprise, then, that gut-heal tea is a major part of our practice! We work with this formula – or better said, this schema for creating individualized formulae – very, very often. It’s not only a ‘digestive’ blend, it’s also a nervine formula: it operates at the nexus betwee…
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Medical WTFs: Ways Western Medicine Makes Healing Hard
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55:23Medical WTFs: Ways Western Medicine Makes Healing Hard In today’s episode of Herbalism Uncensored, we’re diving into the parts of modern medicine that make us go, “Wait—what?” These might seem like small things, but they make a huge difference when it comes to real healing. From hospital “food” that hinders recovery, to bad iron supplements, outdat…
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115 - How Do You Choose a Plant to Work With?
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35:49How do you choose which plant to work with? This episode helps navigate this decision, from medicinal action to choosing plants from your lineages or bioregion, understanding different herbal energetics and so much more. Links & resources from this episode Stolen Skies Calendar - https://stolenskiescalendar2026.bigcartel.com/ Month of Solidarity fo…
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In this episode, Nicole (she/her) shares about herbal support through court cases. Exploring why court cases are often so stressful and traumatic, the episode then shares practical herbal medicines that can support people to get through them the best they can. Links & resources from this episode Herbal care packages - https://solidarityapothecary.o…
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Elderberry syrup isn’t everything an herbalist has to offer to someone suffering from a cold, the flu, COVID, RSV, or any of the other respiratory ailments to which we humans are susceptible. Despite being the first to come to many minds when asked if they’re prepared for winter illnesses, we encourage you to broaden your view both of what elder do…
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Medicinal Mushrooms: From Trends to Traditions (Lion’s Mane, Psilocybin, Reishi & More)
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1:03:28Welcome to this week’s episode of Herbalism Uncensored! Join Alicia and Lila as they delve into the mesmerizing world of mushrooms, exploring their connectivity to nature, their spiritual and clinical uses, and the current trends and sourcing issues. They share personal stories and clinical insights on a variety of mushrooms including the magical p…
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We’ve been running a clinical herbalism mentorship program of one kind or another for more than fifteen years. We have some thoughts! Today’s episode is all about our model for a clinical herbalist mentorship, what we think it needs to include, and how it’s structured to benefit our students and clients most fully. For context, we do have prerequis…
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113 - Enrollment closes today for the Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course!
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8:16Enrollment closes today for the Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course! No one turned away for lack of funds! Links & resources from this episode Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/ What’s inside the Course – Episode 87 All about the Solidarity Pricing and Sliding Scale – Episo…
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Re-run: What's in your Herbal Medicine Cabinet? Neem, Hing, Valerian, & More!
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1:00:37In this re-run episode of Herbalism Uncensored, Alicia thanks listeners for their patience through the duo's October challenges and revisits one of their most popular episodes about herbal medicine cabinets. They highlight the unique contents of their cabinets, comparing it to typical American ones filled with conventional medicines like ibuprofen …
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This episode is part of the Soothing Survival series about Herbal Support for Fight, Flight, Freeze & Beyond. It dives into the freeze response, with more information about helpful herbal support for shifting this state. Links & resources from this episode Herbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress Course – ENROLLMENT CLOSES MONDAY 13TH OCTOBER – https://s…
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This episode introduces the Soothing Survival series about Herbal Support for Fight, Flight, Freeze & Beyond. It dives into the shutdown state, with more information about helpful herbal support for shifting out of it. Links & resources from this episode Herbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress Course – ENROLLMENT CLOSES MONDAY 13TH OCTOBER – https://sol…
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This episode introduces the Soothing Survival series about Herbal Support for Fight, Flight, Freeze & Beyond. It dives into the fight response, with more information about helpful herbal support for shifting this state. Links & resources from this episode Herbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress Course – ENROLLMENT CLOSES MONDAY 13TH OCTOBER – https://so…
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This episode introduces the Soothing Survival series about Herbal Support for Fight, Flight, Freeze & Beyond. It dives into the flight response, with more information about helpful herbal support for shifting this state. Links & resources from this episode Herbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress Course – ENROLLMENT CLOSES MONDAY 13TH OCTOBER - https://s…
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In this episode, Nicole (she/her) shares three powerful calls for herbal solidarity from around the world. She highlights an Indigenous-led street clinic offering care and resistance on the frontlines, an ebook fundraiser supporting food sovereignty efforts in Gaza and Sudan, and the new No Borders Herbals Project distributing herbal medicine to pe…
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KP Khalsa Uncensored: 50+ years of Natural Healing
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56:04In this special guest episode of Herbalism Uncensored, hosts Alicia and Lila welcome Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa, a renowned Ayurvedic doctor, herbalist, and educator with over 50 years of experience. KP Khalsa shares his journey through the world of herbalism, beginning in the hippie era, overcoming a life-threatening illness with natural medicine, a…
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107 - Herbalism: A Rebellion Against Self-Neglect
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17:46In this episode, Nicole (she/her) speaks about herbalism as a rebellion against self-neglect. Links & resources from this episode Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/ Overcoming Burnout Podcast - https://solidarityapothecary.org/product/overcoming-burnout-podcast/ Find them all at so…
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Herbalists' Views on the Top-Selling Herbs (Part 9): Aloe & Flax + New Market Data!
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36:25This week we continue our investigation into the best-selling herbal supplements in the US. First, an update: the 2024 Herbal Market Report data is here! The overall picture is very similar to the 2023 data, with most items on the lists simply changing position. The overall market had a 5.4% increase, topping out above $13.2 billion for the highest…
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106 - The Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress course is open for enrollment!
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4:13This is a brief episode to say that the Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress course is now open for enrollment! Join the course here. Links & resources from this episode Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/ What’s inside the Course – Episode 87 All about the Solidarity Pricing and Sl…
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When Ryn first met Katja, she was in the habit of inflating her age a bit. Why? Because as an herbalist – at that time – it was preferable to present as older, even as an ‘elder’, if possible. Times have changed, and now “influencerbalists” dominate the social media world’s public face, for herbalism as for so many things. Staying young forever loo…
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This episode shares a recording of a talk by Nicole Rose (she/her) at the Together We Resist Feminist Congress in Basel, Switzerland. About the talk: This workshop is for anyone experiencing repression due to their work for liberation, as well as those involved in anti-repression and solidarity efforts. It explores how state and systematic repressi…
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Fall Into Balance: Ayurvedic Tips for a Grounded Autumn
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54:37Fall is here! and with it comes one of the trickiest seasonal transitions to navigate. In Ayurveda, autumn is ruled by Vata: cool, dry, mobile, and light. If we don’t adjust, we risk sleepless nights, scattered energy, and digestive upset. In this episode, we talk about how to live well through the fall season: what foods support balance, which her…
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104 - Burnout Talk for Zagreb Anarchist Bookfair
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31:05This episode shares a talk by Nicole Rose (she/her) at Zagreb Anarchist Bookfair all about burnout. It explores the structural, cultural and biological drivers of burnout with a focus on burnout in social struggles. Links & resources from this episode Herbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcours…
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Herbalists' Views on the Top-Selling Herbs (Part 8): Milk Thistle & Black Cohosh
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40:20Herbs #22 and 23 on the top-selling herbs list for 2023 were milk thistle and black cohosh. Today we continue our series on commercially popular herbs, and share our views as herbalists on the actions, benefits, and applications of these. Milk thistle is widely known as an excellent herb for the liver, and this is a case where the common wisdom is …
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In this episode, Nicole shares an interview originally released on the Final Straw Radio about long term prison support. It shares a discussion with three anarchists doing prisoner support in different national contexts, prompted by topics brought by the guests. You’ll hear first from Moshe of ABC Belarus, then Nicole of the Solidarity Apothecary a…
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Support the Resistance - An Herbalism Clinical Skill
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36:53When you’re using your herbal skills to help others – whether you’re doing that as a Clinical Herbalist in private practice, volunteering in your community, or even just caring for your own family – it becomes obvious pretty fast that your herbal knowledge is only part of the skillset you need. You also need to creatively adapt what you know, so th…
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Medications or Meditations? Navigating the Path to a Balanced Mind
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57:12In this episode of Herbalism Uncensored, Alicia and Lila discuss the widespread use of medications for mental health, such as SSRIs and benzodiazepines, and their potential risks, including high side effects and trial-and-error prescriptions. They explore how society has been sold the chemical imbalance hypothesis for depression and anxiety, often …
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This episode is the second in a series about Herbal Care Packages. It dives into detail about fundraising strategies, the importance of broader community care and solidarity and how to get started. Links & resources from this episode Herbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/ Making Herbal M…
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This episode offers a deep dive into the Solidarity Apothecary’s Herbal Care Packages. It will be helpful for anyone wanting to organise medicine making and herbal solidarity for their community. Nicole (she/her) talks about which plant medicines are chosen and why, how they are distributed and more. Links & resources from this episode Herbalism, P…
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The Ghee Goes Where!? Natural Healing Concepts That Will Blow Your Mind
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59:02Today We dive into some of the biggest WOW moments we had since studying and practicing the art of natural healing. There have been so many movements along the path for both Lila and Alicia that have expanded their purview and invited them to step into higher healing, that we wanted to share some of those pivotal moments with you guys. We talk abou…
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In this episode, Nicole (she/her) talks about the importance of defendant support and the many practical and emotional aspects to consider when people are experiencing fear and uncertainty. Links & resources from this episode Herbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress Course - https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/ Anti-Repression Herbal …
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99 - Personal experiences of State Repression
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20:50In this second episode of a series about Herbal Support Through Repression, Nicole (she/her) shares her personal experiences of state repression. Links & resources from this episode Herbalism and State Violence book - https://solidarityapothecary.org/product/herbalism-and-state-violence-ebook/ Hawthorn Programme – https://solidarityapothecary.org/h…
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The Dirty Truth About Your Clean Home: Are Toxic Products Disrupting Your Endocrine System?
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54:28Are Your Household Products Making You Sick? We had a little Mercry retrograde weirdness at the end and lost Lila's audio in the last 3 minutes of the episode and decided to roll with it. hope you enjoy the episode and we'll do better next time. In this episode of 'Herbalism Uncensored,' hosts Alicia and Lila delve into the topic of endocrine disru…
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Herbalists' Views on the Top-Selling Herbs (Part 7): Tribulus, Pycnogenol, Garlic
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48:39On the top-selling herbs list for 2023 (the most recent data), the herbs in places #19-21 were Tribulus terrestris, Pycnogenol (an extract of Pinus pinaster), and garlic. Today we continue our series on commercially popular herbs, and share our views as herbalists on the actions, benefits, and applications of these ones. The pine extract is an inte…
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98 - Introducing Series Five: Herbal Support Through Repression & the Hawthorn Programme
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25:09In this episode, Nicole (she/her) kicks off Series Five with a powerful new theme: herbal support through repression. She introduces the Hawthorn Programme - the latest offering from the Solidarity Apothecary - a three-month container providing herbal care and collective support for people navigating state repression. Links & resources from this ep…
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Mutual aid projects are a natural place for herbalists to gravitate, and setting one up in your community is easier than you think! Our mutual aid startup guide is a free resource we offer you to help with this. You can download it right here: Mutual Aid Startup Guide In today’s episode we want to emphasize two key things about this: First, it does…
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Trendy Herbs We Don’t Actually Use in Clinical Practice (Maca, Milk Thistle & More)
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58:39Trendy Herbs We Don’t Actually Use in Clinical Practice (Maca, Milk Thistle & More) In this episode of Herbalism Uncensored, Alicia and Lila share their perspectives on popular herbs they rarely use in clinical practice. From maca to kratom, they explore why some of the internet’s most hyped remedies often don’t make the cut in real-world client ca…
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Our semi-annual 20% off Sale is active now! For the entire month of July, use code hawthorn at checkout to take 20% off all our online courses! Sussing out herb-drug interactions is complicated! In this episode we take the example of Celexa + skullcap, and demonstrate the process of investigation we’d use to sort out whether a proposed risk is real…
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Yoga Uncensored: Finding YOUR Better with Andrew Dugas
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1:34:54Find Andrew's subscriptions site here: Yoga Better Follow Yoga Better Studio on Instagram here: @YogaBetterStudio for updates on his upcoming book! Welcome to this episode of Herbalism Uncensored featuring Andrew Royal Dugas, co-founder of Yoga Better Studio. In this episode, we dive deep into the philosophy of individualized progress, the importan…
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Herbalists' Views on the Top-Selling Herbs (Part 6): Saw Palmetto, Cinnamon, Echinacea
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47:21Our semi-annual 20% off Sale is active now! For the entire month of July, use code hawthorn at checkout to take 20% off all our online courses! On the top-selling herbs list for 2023 (the most recent data), the herbs in places #16-18 were saw palmetto, cinnamon, and echinacea. In today’s installment of our best-sellers series, we share our views as…
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Bandaids are undeniably handy, and there are plenty of situations where they do the job that needs doing. But there are also lots of times when a wound is too big, too irregular, or too sensitive for a bandaid to be the best choice. That’s where bespoke bandaging comes into play! You can learn bandaging basics really quickly – yes, even through pod…
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Bug-Out Bags & Stay-In Stashes, The Herbalist's Way
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1:17:38When putting together a bug-out bag in case of emergencies, don’t forget your herbs! Just like a first aid kit, a go bag is best when you construct it according to your specific needs, and the needs of people you’ll be with. This isn’t a “one size fits all” situation! The same goes for circumstances when you need to shelter in place. A ‘stay-in sta…
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Ayurveda: ancient science or Instagram trend? Medical system or just another wellness diet? In this bold and brutally honest episode of Herbalism Uncensored, we’re pulling back the curtain on the world’s oldest continuously practiced medical system — and calling out the half-truths, wellness-washing, and misunderstandings that dominate the modern c…
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Hot Summer Hacks to Cool Your Coconuts (BONUS episode!)
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49:27In this episode, Alicia and Lila share practical tips and insights on staying cool and balanced during the hot summer months. They discuss the physical and emotional effects of heat, offering life hacks such as cooling diets, hydration strategies, and calming practices. The hosts highlight the importance of awareness and mindful living, recommendin…
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Just like checking your stock of remedies in the apothecary, herbal first aid kit maintenance is one of those things you need to carve out time for – at least once a year! It’s June, which is the kick-off to summer adventure and here on the east coast, also hurricane season. In other regions, wildfire season is already started, and even without a d…
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Disaster-Proofing Herbal Business Part 2: Offerings & Audience
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29:12This is the second half of the Disaster-Proofing your Herbal Business theme. Economic uncertainty is part of business – but there’s so much you can do to make sure your business stays strong throughout the ups and downs. In the previous episode, we covered the first three steps in the work of diversifying your revenue streams and your product/servi…
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