
Harm Reduction Herbalism + African Ashwagandha
This week, Katja describes a way of working with herbs to reduce the harm done when lifestyle factors like diet, sleep, and movement are less-than-ideal. (Because really, how often is everything in yo...
16 Feb 201833min

Alternatives to Adaptogens for Burnout
Adaptogens are marketed as a solution to stress, burnout, hormonal imbalances, and a lot more. They can help a lot! But they’re not always appropriate. Today we discuss a few cases in which adaptogens...
9 Feb 201837min

Herbs & Strategies for Physical Labor
We moved! We made it with just a few bumps & bruises and some sore muscles. That was no accident - we thought ahead and stayed mindful with some mental, physical, and herbal supports to make our movin...
3 Feb 201842min

Simple Herbs for Digestive Health
This week we’re sharing a class Katja delivered recently about basic applications of herbal remedies to improve digestion and relive digestive discomforts. Enjoy! We’ll be off next week as we are movi...
19 Jan 20181h 35min

Our Students Love Linden
This weekend we kick off the year for our Advanced Studies Program, so we invited our students to participate in the podcast. Somehow, without any prior coordination, everyone seemed to have linden on...
12 Jan 201817min

Simple Herbal Self-Care Tips + A Joint Support Decoction
Katja shares three simple ideas for integrating some herbal self-care into your life, especially during the work day, which have helped us a lot during the writing of our forthcoming book. Ryn's takin...
5 Jan 201835min

Year-End Reflections
As 2017 draws to a close, we look back over our year and some of the herbs who helped us get through it. Support the show You can find all of our online herbalism courses at online.commonwealthherbs.c...
29 Dec 201738min

Goldenrod for Hanukkah + A Solstice Elixir
Katja draws parallels between the Hanukkah story of unexpected abundance, and the gift of goldenrod for helping us persevere through adversity and exhaustion. Ryn shares this year’s solstice elixir fo...
22 Dec 201729min



















