Herb School Podcast

NEVER get sick on a trip or vacation again with these herbs that will boost your immune system holistically. We cover all the herbs you need to boost immunity my perspective on immunity and the top 5 herbs I always travel with so that I never get sick. We cover: Echinacea, Elderberry (plus ginger), Lavender, Bitters, + Rest (not an herb but a valuable practice of self care)Recommended RESOURCES🌱 Build your life changing herbal skills with me and become an herbalist!https://www.herbalistkristen.com/foun...🍯 FREE Apothecary Essentials Checklisthttps://www.herbalistkristen.com/apot...Everything you need to know to create the perfect home apothecary and meet your needs including where to get your herbs, how to keep them fresh, what supplies you need, and more.🎥 Watch Next:Learn the BASICS of Herbalism:  • Herbalism 101 Part 1: How To Make Medicina...  )🛠 RECOMMEND TOOLS/PEOPLE:🛒 Browse My Shop: https://www.herbalistkristen.com/shop  / herbalistkristen    / herbalistkristen   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-karens-journey-towards-recoveryMy life has completely changed and my work has to change with it. This means I need to get honest with myself. As I step into the role of caretaker, that means getting clear on what I can sustain in my limited time and after a lot of reflection I have decided. I want to be an herbalist, not a youtuber, so I am going back to basics. No fancy edits, no performance. No excruciating writing sessions trying to get the perfect hook to feed the algorithm. Just a video podcast where I get to talk about plant medicine. Watch along on Youtube @herbalistkristen or where ever you get your podcasts by searching "HERB SCHOOL PODCAST" and I will see you there.⭐️ Recommended RESOURCES🌱 Build your life changing herbal skills with me and become an herbalist!https://www.herbalistkristen.com/foundationsGet to know the 25 herbs, topics, medicine making tricks, and philosophy that you will come back to again and again for life! 🫖 Turn your medicine cabinet into an herbal apothecary: https://www.herbalistkristen.com/7dayapothecaryLearn 10 Herbs that you can start using now and start thinking like an herbalist, putting herbs FIRST.🍯 FREE Apothecary Essentials Checklisthttps://www.herbalistkristen.com/apothecaryguideEverything you need to know to create the perfect home apothecary and meet your needs including where to get your herbs, how to keep them fresh, what supplies you need, and more.🛠 RECOMMEND TOOLS/PEOPLE:🛒 Browse My Shop: https://www.herbalistkristen.com/shop🌿 My Amazon Store Front [Featuring all my favorite herbal products and supplies] https://www.amazon.com/shop/herbalistkristenGet bite sized herbal lessons on social media!https://www.instagram.com/herbalistkristenhttps://www.tiktok.com/@herbalistkristen👉 About Herbalist KristenHi, I’m Kristen Prosen —an herbal educator helping people learn how to use herbs FIRST instead of as a last resort and become the herbalist their families and communities need. Subscribe for actionable tips to learn and practice herbalism and grow your apothecary with plants that you will go back to over and over again. New episodes when ever I can make them around my busy life running and herbalism training program + taking care of clients. _________________________________NOTE: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. While this channel may earn minimal sums when the viewer uses the links, the viewer is in NO WAY obligated to use these links. Thank you for your support! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🌱 Build your life changing herbal skills with me and become an herbalist!https://www.herbalistkristen.com/foun...Get to know the 25 herbs, topics, medicine making tricks, and philosophy that you will come back to again and again for life!🌿 Want to become an herbalist? It’s not about memorizing “this herb for that symptom.”In this video, I’ll show you the Mandala of Wellness — my holistic framework that makes herbal medicine actually work.You’ll learn how to:✨ See herbs as part of a bigger picture✨ Use the 5 pillars of holistic health (nourishment, rest, mindset, movement, herbs)✨ Move beyond symptom chasing into true root-cause healingThis is the same framework I teach in my herbalism program EVERYDAY HERBALISM — and it can completely change how you approach plant medicine.🍯 FREE Apothecary Essentials Checklisthttps://www.herbalistkristen.com/apot...Everything you need to know to create the perfect home apothecary and meet your needs including where to get your herbs, how to keep them fresh, what supplies you need, and more.🫖 Turn your medicine cabinet into an herbal apothecary:https://www.herbalistkristen.com/7day...Learn 10 Herbs that you can start using now and start thinking like an herbalist, putting herbs FIRST.🛠 RECOMMEND TOOLS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🌱 Build your life changing herbal skills with me and become an herbalist!https://www.herbalistkristen.com/foun...Get to know the 25 herbs, topics, medicine making tricks, and philosophy that you will come back to again and again for life! Most people come to herbalism looking for the “natural version” of their medications or over-the-counter remedies.But here’s the truth: herbal medicine isn’t about swapping pills for plants — it’s about asking better questions.In this video, I’ll show you how to think like an herbalist using my ABC+D Framework:✨ Activate the potential for healing✨ Build health with strong foundations✨ Cleanse the body’s natural pathways✨ Direct aid for targeted symptom supportThis shift takes you beyond symptom chasing — and into a way of working with herbs that actually supports root cause healing, resilience, and long-term health.If you’ve ever wondered why herbs sometimes feel like they “don’t work,” this perspective will change everything.🍯 FREE Apothecary Essentials Checklisthttps://www.herbalistkristen.com/apot...Everything you need to know to create the perfect home apothecary and meet your needs including where to get your herbs, how to keep them fresh, what supplies you need, and more.🫖 Turn your medicine cabinet into an herbal apothecary:https://www.herbalistkristen.com/7day...Learn 10 Herbs that you can start using now and start thinking like an herbalist, putting herbs FIRST.🛠 RECOMMEND TOOLS📱 SAY HI ON SOCIAL MEDIA  / herbalistkristen    / herbalistkristen   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you want to be the kind of person who thinks of HERBS FIRST we need to consider a few things and get out of the trap of thinking of plants as little green pills! In this episode, I talk about:the two types of people i work with most often the biggest mistake people make when working with herbsthe five things I take into consideration before giving someone an herb for their issues🫖 Turn your medicine cabinet into an herbal apothecary:https://www.herbalistkristen.com/7day...Learn 10 Herbs that you can start using now and start thinking like an herbalist, putting herbs FIRST.🍯 FREE Apothecary Essentials Checklist https://www.herbalistkristen.com/apot...Everything you need to know to create the perfect home apothecary and meet your needs including where to get your herbs, how to keep them fresh, what supplies you need, and more.🛠 RECOMMEND TOOLS📱 SAY HI ON SOCIAL MEDIA  / herbalistkristen    / herbalistkristen   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you want to be the kind of person who thinks of HERBS FIRST we need to start making that transition into an HERBS FIRST lifestyle. The easiest place to start is by making some common OTC swapsLIn this episode, I talk about herbal alternatives for:common NSAIDS like aspirinheartburn medicinefever reducerssleep aidsantihistaminesThese herbs show you how to start thinking differently about how you take care of your body with plant medicine and get out of the medical model of thinking.🫖 Turn your medicine cabinet into an herbal apothecary:https://www.herbalistkristen.com/7day...Learn 10 Herbs that you can start using now and start thinking like an herbalist, putting herbs FIRST.🍯 FREE Apothecary Essentials Checklist https://www.herbalistkristen.com/apot...Everything you need to know to create the perfect home apothecary and meet your needs including where to get your herbs, how to keep them fresh, what supplies you need, and more.🛠 RECOMMEND TOOLS📱 SAY HI ON SOCIAL MEDIA  / herbalistkristen    / herbalistkristen   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most people discover herbs in the middle of a crisis — when they’ve already been handed a prescription, when side effects are piling up, or when they’re desperate for relief.That’s the worst time to meet your herbs.In this episode, I’ll talk about:🌿 Why herbs almost never work the way you want them to in the middle of a crisis🌿 Real stories of clients who waited too long — and how it held them back🌿 The big mindset shift: becoming someone who thinks of herbs first🌿 What changes when you already know your plants and have them on handIf you’re tired of Googling “what herb for this?” every time something comes up, this is where you start shifting from “green pill” thinking to a real holistic herbal practice.🫖 Turn your medicine cabinet into an herbal apothecary: https://www.herbalistkristen.com/7day...Learn 10 Herbs that you can start using now and start thinking like an herbalist, putting herbs FIRST.🍯 FREE Apothecary Essentials Checklist https://www.herbalistkristen.com/apot...Everything you need to know to create the perfect home apothecary and meet your needs including where to get your herbs, how to keep them fresh, what supplies you need, and more.🛠 RECOMMEND TOOLS📱 SAY HI ON SOCIAL MEDIA  / herbalistkristen    / herbalistkristen   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes herbs taste bad and that can be a barrier to many people using herbs in their daily lives.In this week’s video we cover how to make herbs taste BETTER so you will be more likely to taste them.We cover:✅ 5 tastes of herbal medicine (plus astringency)✅ 7 tips to improve your experience with the taste of herbs so you can take more plant medicine… and more🔥 RESOURCES TO HELP YOU LEARN HERBALISM📚 FREE INTRO TO HERBALISM COURSEMEET WITH ME EACH MONTH IN HERB SCHOOL 🌱 Mandala Wellness Apothecary for your herbal medicine needs⬇️ More stuff you should check out ⬇️Herbalist Kristen on YOUTUBE (incase you are a visual learner)SAY HI ON SOCIAL:WebsiteInstagramTikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you think that making herbal medicine and building the apothecary of your dreams needs to be expensive, complicated, or time consuming, think again! We can make SUPER strong medicine from dried herbs that make a huge impact in our lives. In this week’s episode we cover 5 herbs that can be used to make tinctures using dried plant material. We cover:✅ what an apothecary is and a few tips to starting yours✅ 5 Key herbs that make GREAT dried medicine (yarrow, milk thistle, astragalus, vitex, and white willow bark)✅ how to make STRONG tinctures at home✅ basics of advanced tincture ratios… and more🔥 RESOURCES TO HELP YOU LEARN HERBALISM📚 FREE INTRO TO HERBALISM COURSEMEET WITH ME EACH MONTH IN HERB SCHOOL 🌱 Mandala Wellness Apothecary for your herbal medicine needs⬇️ More stuff you should check out ⬇️Herbalist Kristen on YOUTUBE (incase you are a visual learner)SAY HI ON SOCIAL:WebsiteInstagramTikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to Work with PASSIONFLOWERIn this week’s video we cover all the ins and outs of working with passionflower, one of my favorite herbs that I talk about ALL THE TIMEThis video will cover ✅ how passionflower works✅ when to use passionflower✅ basics of growing and wildcrafting passionflower✅ making passionflower tinctures✅ how to get the most out of passionflower for anxiety + Stress… and more🔥 RESOURCES TO HELP YOU LEARN HERBALISMJoin HERB SCHOOL to help you bring plant medicine into your daily life! 📚 FREE INTRO TO HERBALISM COURSE🌱 Mandala Wellness Shop for all the herbal product recommendations that I use and love!⬇️ More stuff you should check out ⬇️🌙 Join Mandala Mondays For Weekly(ish) Mini Herbalism Lessons! 🌙SAY HI ON SOCIAL:InstagramTikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Herbs for Anxiety Part II🌱 To get the EXACT protocol I use with myself, my clients, and my friends, check out my HERBAL ANXIETY TOOLKIT: https://www.herbalistkristen.com/offe...In this week’s video, we do PART 2 of managing anxiety with herbs: BEST remedies for emergency anxiety care. As someone who has dealt with anxiety for years, I’m sharing what has worked for me and what I recommend to my clients.This video will cover:✅ Why these tools work✅ The role of GABA in anxiety + mental health✅ Gaba Supplements✅ Passionflower✅ Using Lavender in place of Benzo's✅ Honorable mentions like reishi, blue vervain, valerian, and kava✅ lifestyle adjustments to consider🔥 RESOURCES TO HELP YOU LEARN HERBALISMJoin HERB SCHOOL to help you bring plant medicine into your daily life! 📚 FREE INTRO TO HERBALISM COURSE🌱 Mandala Wellness Shop for all the herbal product recommendations that I use and love!⬇️ More stuff you should check out ⬇️🌙 Join Mandala Mondays For Weekly(ish) Mini Herbalism Lessons! 🌙SAY HI ON SOCIAL:InstagramTikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🌱 To get the EXACT protocol I use with myself, my clients, and my friends, check out my HERBAL ANXIETY TOOLKIT: https://www.herbalistkristen.com/offe...🌱 If you want to learn more about how to use holistic wellness interventions with HERBS and deep self care at the forefront and have me walk you through it all, JOIN HERB SCHOOL!In this week’s video, we dive into the easiest place to start managing anxiety: the herbs and supplements in my Herbal Anxiety Toolkit. As someone who has dealt with anxiety for years, I’m sharing what has worked for me and what I recommend to my clients.This video will cover:✅ Understanding anxiety and its symptoms✅ Tonic tools: Herbs and supplements for everyday use✅ The benefits of Magnesium for mood regulation✅ Why Vitamin D is crucial for mental health✅ How Fish Oil (EPA) can improve anxiety and SSRI outcomes✅ The calming effects of Skullcap✅ The nourishing benefits of OatstrawBefore we dive in, I want to mention that all of these tools are SAFE TO USE with SSRIs, which are common anti-anxiety medications. However, always do your research and consult your doctor to ensure there are no interactions with whatever medications you are on.🔥 RESOURCES TO HELP YOU LEARN HERBALISM📚 FREE INTRO TO HERBALISM COURSE🌱 Mandala Wellness Shop for all the herbal product recommendations that I use and love!⬇️ More stuff you should check out ⬇️🌙 Join Mandala Mondays For Weekly(ish) Mini Herbalism Lessons! 🌙SAY HI ON SOCIAL:InstagramTikTokOpening + closing Song: HORIZON LINER Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOW TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE SAFE WHEN USING HERBS. In this week’s episode of Herbs + Ease we answer the big question: are herbs actually SAFE? Just because they are natural, doesn't mean they are always safe and all herbs don't have the same safety profile! Today’s episode will cover ✅ the degree system of herbal safety✅ how to keep your herbal practice safe✅ how to take the extra step to cause no harm… and more🔥 RESOURCES TO HELP YOU LEARN HERBALISM📚 FREE INTRO TO HERBALISM COURSE🌱 Mandala Wellness Apothecary for your herbal medicine needs⬇️ More stuff you should check out ⬇️Herbs + Ease YOUTUBE (incase you are a visual learner)🌙 JOIN THE MANDALA MOON LETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE TIPS! 🌙SAY HI ON SOCIAL:WebsiteInstagramTikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOW TO TAKE HERBS SO THEY ACTUALLY WORK!In this week’s episode of Herbs + Ease we cover how to dose your herbs and how long you need to take herbs so that they actually work! Herbs aren’t pharmaceuticals and they won’t work the same! We really need more than we think! Today’s episode will cover ✅ general dosage guidelines✅ variables that effect herbal dosage✅ the herbal safety spectrum✅ using herbs for chronic and acute ailments✅ the basics of giving herbs to kids… and more🔥 RESOURCES TO HELP YOU LEARN HERBALISM📚  FREE INTRO TO HERBALISM COURSEhttps://mandalawellness.online/seeds-of-herbal-wellness 🌱 Mandala Wellness Apothecary for your herbal medicine needshttps://mandalawellness.online/apothecary⬇️ More stuff you should check out ⬇️Herbs + Ease Podcast (incase you prefer listening on the go!)https://open.spotify.com/show/6JYrhj2hgsva9iPBBWGMS1?si=8c44df965c344817🌙 JOIN US ON MANDALA MONDAYS FOR EXCLUSIVE TIPS! 🌙https://app.flodesk.com/form/61d1ed55a247a7a541995764/buildSAY HI ON SOCIAL:Website:https://mandalawellness.online/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/herbsandeaseTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@herbsandease Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Benefits of Skullcap! (Scutellaria Lateriflora)In this week’s video we cover the medicine of one of the BEST gentle, easy to use herbs for anxiety that shows up as stress and tension in the body: SKULLCAPThis video will cover ✅ the uses of skullcap ✅ skullcap energetics ✅ dried vs fresh skullcap ✅ the personality type of skullcap users✅ what types of anxiety would work best with skullcap… and moreUSE SKULLCAP10 to get 10% off your first bottle in the Mandala Wellness Apothecary🔥 RESOURCES TO HELP YOU LEARN HERBALISM📚 FREE INTRO TO HERBALISM COURSE🌱 Mandala Wellness Apothecary for your herbal medicine needs⬇️ More stuff you should check out ⬇️Herbs + Ease YOUTUBE (incase you are a visual learner)🌙 JOIN THE MANDALA MOON LETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE TIPS! 🌙SAY HI ON SOCIAL:WebsiteInstagramTikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I just did a rewatch of Parks & Rec and DANGGGGG do those people need some herbal support!In this episode, I am laying out some good old unsolicited herbal advice and making herbal recommendations to the characters on Parks & Recreation!I talk about the symptoms, constitution details, and intricacies of why I am making the choices I am making, and the benefits of these herbs for the characters!This video will cover✅ Leslie Knopes passion and intensity✅ Chris Traegars anxiety✅ April Ludgates morose character✅ Andy Dwyers Hot, Sweaty, and Goofy Persona✅ Ron Swansons grumpy grandpa vibe… and moreGET ALL THESE HERBS AT THE MANDALA WELLNESS APOTHECARY USING CODE PARKS10 for 10% off your order!🔥 RESOURCES TO HELP YOU LEARN HERBALISM📚 FREE INTRO TO HERBALISM COURSEhttps://mandalawellness.online/seeds-of-herbal-wellness🌱 Mandala Wellness Apothecary for your herbal medicine needshttps://mandalawellness.online/apothecary⬇️ More stuff you should check out ⬇️🌙 JOIN THE MANDALA MOON LETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE TIPS! 🌙https://app.flodesk.com/form/61d1ed55a247a7a541995764/buildSAY HI ON SOCIAL:Website:https://mandalawellness.online/Instagram:instagram.com/herbsandeaseTikTok:tiktok.com/@herbsandease Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Knowing your herbal constitution!GET THE FREE PDF: UNDERSTANDING ENERGETICShttps://shorturl.at/atuR0In this week’s video we cover what you need to know about yourself to determine what herbs are going to be best for you long term!This video will cover:✅ energetics ✅ constitution✅ herbal syngery ✅ herbal balance✅ complementary actions✅ herbal potentiation✅ my awful experience with rhodiola… and moreCheck out Rosalee De La Foret’s book “Alchemy of Herbs”https://www.amazon.com/Alchemy-Herbs-Transform-Everyday-Ingredients/dp/140195006X🔥 RESOURCES TO HELP YOU LEARN HERBALISM📚 FREE INTRO TO HERBALISM COURSEhttps://mandalawellness.online/seeds-of-herbal-wellness🌱 Mandala Wellness Apothecary for your herbal medicine needshttps://mandalawellness.online/apothecary⬇️ More stuff you should check out ⬇️Herbs + Ease YouTube Herbs and Ease🌙 JOIN THE MANDALA MOON LETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE TIPS! 🌙https://app.flodesk.com/form/61d1ed55a247a7a541995764/buildSAY HI ON SOCIAL:Website:https://mandalawellness.online/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/herbsandeasehttps://www.instagram.com/kristenprosen_/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@herbsandease Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

**5 Herbal Remedies for Colds + Flus**This week I AM SICK! After a really stressful 6+ weeks, my system has finally been done in and I have come down with a mild head cold so in todays episode, we are covering the 5 remedies that will come in handy to feeling better. This episode will cover ✅ what I could have used to prevent my system from crashing✅ what I could have done to prevent getting SICK (if only I had recognized the signs sooner) ✅ 3 Remedies that I will be using to get over this head cold AS ✅ How to push a fever to support the bodies natural defense mechanisms✅ The basics of herbal fire ciders! … and more🔥 RESOURCES TO HELP YOU LEARN HERBALISM📚  FREE INTRO TO HERBALISM COURSE THE FIRE CIDER BOOK I MENTIONEDIf you are enjoying this work, consider supporting the Mandala Wellness efforts to increase access to FREE herbal resources + Education☕️BUY ME A COFFEE 🌱 Mandala Wellness Apothecary for your herbal medicine needs⬇️ More stuff you should check out ⬇️▶️ Herbs + Ease YouTube (incase you are a visual learner!) 🌙 JOIN THE MANDALA MOON LETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE TIPS! 🌙SAY HI ON SOCIAL:WebsiteInstagramTikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Herbalism 101 {Part 3} Herbal EnergeticsIn this week’s episode we are breaking down all the things about an herb that you need to know to bring it into your life.This episode will cover✅ herbal energetics✅ herbal tastes✅ herbal actions… and more!🔥 RESOURCES TO HELP YOU LEARN HERBALISM📚 FREE INTRO TO HERBALISM COURSE If you are enjoying this work, consider supporting the Mandala Wellness efforts to increase access to FREE herbal resources + Education☕️BUY ME A COFFEE BECOME A PATRON OF THE HERBS Join our Patreon community join monthly Q+A’s, get special content I don't share anywhere else, and be part of our herbal book club!🌱 Mandala Wellness Apothecary for your herbal medicine needs https://mandalawellness.online/apothecary⬇️ More stuff you should check out ⬇️Herbs + Ease YouTube (incase you are a visual learner)🌙 JOIN THE MANDALA MOON LETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE TIPS! 🌙 https://app.flodesk.com/form/61d1ed55a247a7a541995764/buildSAY HI ON SOCIAL:Website: https://mandalawellness.online/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herbsandeaseTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@herbsandease Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Herbalism 101 PART 2: Demystifying Herbal TincturesIn this week’s episode we cover all things TINCTURES. The people have spoken and we are learning to make our own!This episode will cover ✅ the nuances of herbal tinctures✅ how to take tinctures ✅ where to get tinctures ✅ how to make your own tinctures at home using the FOLK METHOD … and more🔥 RESOURCES TO HELP YOU LEARN HERBALISM📚  FREE INTRO TO HERBALISM COURSE If you are enjoying this work, consider supporting the Mandala Wellness efforts to increase access to FREE herbal resources + Education☕️BUY ME A COFFEEBECOME A PATRON OF THE HERBSJoin our Patreon community join monhtly Q+A’s, get special content I dn’t share anywhere else, and be part of our herbal book club! 🌱 Mandala Wellness Apothecary for your herbal medicine needs⬇️ More stuff you should check out ⬇️Herbs + Ease YouTube (incase you prefer visual learning!) 🌙 JOIN THE MANDALA MOON LETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE TIPS! 🌙SAY HI ON SOCIAL:Website:https://mandalawellness.online/Instagram:instagram.com/herbsandeaseTikTok:tiktok.com/@herbsandease Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.