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The Herbalist's PathAuthor: Mel Mutterspaugh
If youre a mom who loves having your own natural medicine kit, filled with herbal remedies & ingredients you know, love, trust, & can pronounce, then this podcast is for you!Hosted by Mel Mutterspaugh, a clinical herbalist, holistic health & environmental educator, natural medicine maker, and a mountain livin momma on a mission to help more moms learn how to use herbs and plant medicines in a safe and effective way. In this show, youll hear tips and bits on how you can take better care of your family, & better care of our planet, naturally. We approach herbal medicine by dancing the science, with a bit of the folksy woo stuff too! Youll hear interviews with other herbalists, naturopaths, doulas, midwives, herb farmers, product makers, holistic healers, and moms of all kinds sharing their wisdom on their journey down this herbalists path.Were all about inspiring a movement where theres an herbalist in every home AGAIN! And that starts with YOU! So, be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss a show, and share it with all your momma friends so we can make herbalism #SpreadLikeWildFlowers Learn more and check out our classes at theherbalistspath.com Language: en-us Genres: Alternative Health, Health & Fitness, Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Learn to Think Like an Herbalist, Not Just Memorize Herbs
Episode 159
Thursday, 1 January, 2026
There’s a moment in most herbalist’s journey when working with plants stops feeling like a fun curiosity and starts feeling more like responsibility.Your remedies work. People notice. And suddenly, friends, family, and community members are asking you for deeper help. Not just a salve or a tea, but real support for chronic issues, complex patterns, and long-standing health concerns.In this episode of The Herbalist’s Path, Mel talks about that pivotal shift. The moment when integrity matters more than confidence, and when memorizing more herbs no longer feels like enough.You’ll hear why true herbal confidence doesn’t come from stacking more books or collecting more plant facts, but from learning how the body actually works, how to assess what’s really going on beneath the surface, and how to think critically about which herbs, preparations, and lifestyle shifts are truly supportive for the person in front of you.This episode is for herbalists who care deeply about doing this work well. For those who feel the weight of responsibility when people trust them with their health, and who want to meet that responsibility with skill, compassion, and integrity.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by internet herbalism, conflicting advice, or the pressure to sound confident before you feel ready, this show will feel grounding and reassuring for you.What you'll hear in this episode:The emotional shift from hobbyist to responsible herbalistWhy memorizing herbs doesn’t build real confidenceHow understanding the body changes everything about herbal recommendationsWhat it actually means to think like an herbalistWhy mentorship and guidance matter when the stakes are realIf this resonates, you’re feeling the call to go deeper, you can learn more about the Community Herbalist Certification & Mentorship here. And if not, trust that your path will unfold in the right timing. The plants will always be here for you.Like the show? Got a Q? Shoot us a Text!Wondering how you can use your herbal skills to help people when times are tough?Grab Medicine For The People - An Herbalist's Guide To Showing Up For Your Community In Times of NeedIt's loaded with ideas and resources to help you help others!💚 Click here to geSupport the showIf you love the show and learned something new, please don't forget to leave us a bunch of ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐!And, share it with your friends so that we can make herbalism #SpreadLikeWildFlowers Join Me In These Places Too: tiktok.com/@herbalistspath instagram.com/theherbalistspathfacebook.com/TheHerbalistsPathpinterest.com/TheHerbalistsPathyoutube.com/c/TheHerbalistsPath Disclaimer:*The information I’ve provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. Please consult your medical care provider before using herbs.
