The Walking Herbalist Podcast

The Walking Herbalist Podcast


Latest Episodes

The Walking Herbalist Podcast — Episode 15. The “Community Spirit” Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.) Herbalism Show
March 24, 2016

The Herb Nugget is all about community. We send our thoughts and prayers to those affected by the tragedy in Brussels. The Herb of the Podcast is Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.) Marc discusses the many attributes of this amazing shrub / tree,

The Walking Herbalist Podcast – EPISODE 14. The “Why Can’t We Be More Like Spinach?” Sweetfern (Comptonia peregrina) Herbalism Show
March 17, 2016

The herbalism nugget compares “frenemies” to companion planting, and Marc urges us all to be like spinach (huh?). The Herb of the Podcast is Comptonia peregrina, or Sweetfern. This fragrant plant is a wild weed of Massachusetts and elsewhere,

The Walking Herbalist Podcast – EPISODE 13. The Holistic / Reductionistic St. John’s Wort Show
March 10, 2016

The herbal “Marc Nugget” revolves around reductionism versus holism in herbal medicine, discussing whether you choose a single constituent of a plant, or the entire plant itself. The thirteenth episode of The Walking Herbalist Podcast lends itself to t...

The Walking Herbalist Podcast – EPISODE 12. The “Know Your Sources” Parsley Show
March 03, 2016

The “Marc Nugget”, otherwise known as the “Theme of the Podcast” talks about the importance of knowing your sources, whether referring to herbalism, food shopping, or any other pursuit. The Herb of the Podcast is Petroselinum crispum,

The Walking Herbalist Podcast – EPISODE 11. The “Plants Are Alright” Mullein Show
February 25, 2016

Marc and Mindy discuss herbalism, starting with an acknowledgment of the ancient wisdom that connects plants and animals. The Herb of the Podcast is Verbascum thapsus, or common mullein, an easy to find weed in the northeastern United States.

The Walking Herbalist Podcast – EPISODE 10. The “Hang In There” Show
February 19, 2016

Herbalists Marc and Mindy give a rally cry of “Hang In There” to fellow plant lovers, while Winter marches onward. The Herb of the Podcast is Peppermint. Marc amuses us with his fun facts on this minty plant friend.

THE WALKING HERBALIST PODCAST — EPISODE 9. THE “WARM OUR HEART” SHOW
February 11, 2016

Herbalists Marc and Mindy give a heartfelt thank you to their herbalism enthusiast audience on this Valentine’s Day episode, with much appreciation to the growth of the Walking Herbalist Podcast and Website. Not coincidentally,

The Walking Herbalist Podcast — Episode 8. The “Use It or Lose It” Show
February 04, 2016

Herbalists Mindy & Marc ponder the effects on the brain and the body when one decides between using or losing a particular function. They discuss the merits of exercise, both physical and mental in retaining skills,

THE WALKING HERBALIST PODCAST — EPISODE 7. THE “BE CALM, RELAX” SHOW
January 28, 2016

Join herbalists Mindy and Marc as they discuss blue vervain, the recent blizzard, and the importance of herbal safety. The duo will also provide updates on their New Year’s resolutions and highlight a couple affordable farming programs. As always,

The Walking Herbalist Podcast- Episode 6. The Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA) Show!
January 20, 2016

Herbalists Mindy and Marc went to the Northeast Organic Farming Association Winter Conference (NOFA)! Workshops attended and discussed: accessing land for your farm, seed growing & saving, making major money with minor crops,