Herb Mentor Radio

Kat Maier, author and educator in energetic, plant-centered clinical practice, guides a sensory approach to plants. She describes how the senses reveal plant patterns and elemental qualities. Learn about using human and plant patterns for better herbal matches, creating a botanical sanctuary, wide-angle forest awareness, and marshmallow root as a sensory teacher.

Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a familiar garden plant with a long history as both a culinary staple and a revered herbal ally. Want to learn more about the healing gifts of sage? Follow along with herbalist Tara Ruth to learn about 3 benefits and key contraindications of sage. And after learning these 3 benefits of sage you might be wondering how you can learn more about other common herbs. Here’s the easy way to learn more about our favorite common herbs: download a FREE deck of our top 12 Herb Notes. You’ll learn all about popular herbs like catnip, aloe, elderberry, and more. Get your FREE Herb Notes printable flashcards here: https://herbnotes.cards/

Big news at HerbMentor Radio! We open this episode with an exciting announcement that Mimi Prunella Hernandez is joining HerbMentor Radio as a co-host alongside Kimberly Gallagher. From there, we take time to get to know Mimi a bit better, her journey as a lifelong herbalist, author, and mentor, and what has shaped her herbal path. Mimi shares her excitement and joy about what she calls her new herbal playground, and what it means to step into a deeper role within the HerbMentor community. As a new co-host, Mimi will be popping into the HerbMentor forums, participating in community meetups, and offering her guidance as a true herb mentor, curious, generous, and grounded in science, tradition, and into the kitchen. We also take a peek inside Mimi’s books, beginning with sensory experience and moving outward through weeds and forests to the global landscape of herbalism. We highlight the velvet soft cues of peach leaf, the tart brightness of hibiscus, and other beloved herbs featured in National Geographic Herbal and Backyard Guide to Edible Wild Plants. In this episode, we explore Mimi’s journey as an herbalist, author, and educator What excites her most about joining HerbMentor Radio as co-host The role of mentorship and community in modern herbalism How herbalism lives in everyday life, from the home to the wider world And what’s ahead for HerbMentor Radio with Mimi on board Learn more about Mimi and her work at www.herbalandhome.com, and follow her on Instagram @herbalandhome. Are you ready to take your herbal learning to the next level? Sounds like it’s time to check out HerbMentor! HerbMentor offers a wide variety of rich herbal content — including an in-depth course on food as medicine — that gives you the opportunity to choose your own herbal adventure, take your time, and connect with other herbal learners and experts whenever you login. You can join HerbMentor for just $1 to see if it’s part of your own herbal path.  Get a special offer on HerbMentor at https://HerbMentorRadio.com Are you just starting to make herbal remedies? Build your natural first aid kid with our free Herbal Preparation Cards: https://Herbal.Cards

Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) is a sweet, warming spice used in Ayurvedic medicine and beloved in kitchens around the world. It’s treasured in herbal medicine for its aromatic, stimulating gifts. Want to learn more about the healing gifts of cardamom? Follow along with herbalist Tara Ruth to learn about 3 benefits and key contraindications of cardamom. And after learning these 3 benefits of cardamom you might be wondering how you can learn more about other common herbs. Here’s the easy way to learn more about our favorite common herbs: download a FREE deck of our top 12 Herb Notes. You’ll learn all about popular herbs like catnip, aloe, elderberry, and more. Get your FREE Herb Notes printable flashcards here: https://herbnotes.cards/

Maria Noël Groves, clinical herbalist and author with 20+ years at Wintergreen Botanicals. She explores why gut health shapes mood, immunity, and nutrient balance. Hear about signs digestion is off, common root causes, how specific herbs and bitters support the microbiome, and practical approaches for soothing and repairing the gut.

Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) is a pungent culinary delight that makes for a wonderful spice and herbal ally. Want to learn more about the healing gifts of clove? Follow along with herbalist Tara Ruth to learn about 3 benefits and key contraindications of clove. And after learning these 3 benefits of clove you might be wondering how you can learn more about other common herbs. Here’s the easy way to learn more about our favorite common herbs: download a FREE deck of our top 12 Herb Notes. You’ll learn all about popular herbs like catnip, aloe, elderberry, and more. Get your FREE Herb Notes printable flashcards here: https://herbnotes.cards/

Ginger (Zingiber officiniale) is far more than a spicy addition to your meals. This beloved plant has been used for centuries across the world as a powerful herbal remedy. Want to learn more about the healing gifts of ginger? Follow along with herbalist Tara Ruth to learn about 3 benefits and key contraindications of ginger. And after learning these 3 benefits of ginger you might be wondering how you can learn more about other common herbs. Here’s the easy way to learn more about our favorite common herbs: download a FREE deck of our top 12 Herb Notes. You’ll learn all about popular herbs like catnip, aloe, elderberry, and more. Get your FREE Herb Notes printable flashcards here: https://herbnotes.cards/

Mimi Prunella Hernandez, a clinical herbalist rooted in Colombian and Mexican folk-healing traditions, dives into the rich world of post-menopause. She passionately redefines this life stage as an initiation, encouraging listeners to embrace vitality and self-trust. Mimi shares her favorite herbal allies, including evening primrose for mood and skin health, and highlights misconceptions about kudzu and ginseng. Discover how these plants support bone health, nervous system resilience, and overall well-being during this transformative period.

Dreams aren’t just random stories from the night: they’re powerful messengers. Herbalist and ceremonialist Lauren Morgan shares how you can begin (or deepen) an intentional dream practice, and how simple herbal allies can support the journey. Lauren is a community herbalist, dreamer, Earth-based ceremonialist, author, mother, and host of the Herbs and Dreams podcast. She attended her first herbal medicine apprenticeship almost 20 years ago and holds a degree in Herbal Sciences from Bastyr University. Since 2014 she has taught hundreds of students through her Dreamweaving & Herbalism Immersion program. In our conversation, Lauren shares... Easy ways to dive into your intentional dream practice Her go-to herbal allies for dreaming How herbs and dreams are doorways to the wisdom within and beneath you And so much more! You can learn more about Lauren Morgan here and check out her podcast, The Herbs and Dreams Podcast here. Are you ready to take your herbal learning to the next level? Sounds like it’s time to check out HerbMentor! HerbMentor offers a wide variety of rich herbal content — including an in-depth course on food as medicine — that gives you the opportunity to choose your own herbal adventure, take your time, and connect with other herbal learners and experts whenever you login. You can join HerbMentor for just $1 to see if it’s part of your own herbal path. Get a special offer on HerbMentor at https://HerbMentorRadio.com Are you just starting to make herbal remedies? Build your natural first aid kid with our free Herbal Preparation Cards: https://Herbal.Cards

On October 25th our dear friend Rosalee de la Forêt hosted an online memorial to honor our co-founder John Gallagher's life and legacy. Rosalee brought together people from all different eras of John's life to share their stories about John and what he brought to this world. It was such a beautiful event that we wanted to share the recording here in case you weren't able to join us live. We're so grateful to everyone who contributed to putting this memorial together and to everyone who is part of our herbal learning community.