Best Arnica Podcasts (2024)

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Arnica with Michael Skeeter Pilarski + Arnica Liniment recipe 54:15

21d ago54:15

54:15

It’s been on my mind to have Michael Pilarski on the show for quite a while now, so when he dropped by the other day to see my garden, it seemed like the perfect time to invite him to be here. I loved talking with Michael about his experience of both wildcrafting and farming, and his perspective about the benefits and drawbacks of both of those way…

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Mugwort with Molly Meehan Brown + Herbal Garland recipe 48:39

14d ago48:39

48:39

This was my first time meeting Molly, and it was an absolute joy to talk with her and hear the many ways she is working with herbs to strengthen relationships and build connections. I just loved when Molly walked me through how she connects with mugwort through the five senses - what a delightful way to begin to build a relationship with a plant! M…

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Sumac with Phyllis Light + Sumac Elderberry Syrup recipe 57:37

28d ago57:37

57:37

I had such a great time catching up with Phyllis Light in this conversation! Hearing Phyllis’ unique herbal story and her philosophy about herbs and herbalism was a real treat. Plus, she shared such an abundance of information about sumac and its medicinal gifts that I am inspired to start working more with this amazing plant! Phyllis shared so man…

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Dandelion with Brigitte Mars + Dandelion "Mushrooms" 41:56

1M ago41:56

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It was so much fun to meet the famous Brigitte Mars, who has been an herbalist for over fifty years. I’ve admired her work for such a long time, and found in this interview that she is also quite the character! Brigitte has such a strong thread of creativity that just bursts out of her, and our conversation went in many unexpected directions – way …

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Gingko with Mary Morgaine Squire + Sweet Memory Tea 47:50

1M ago47:50

47:50

I have fallen in love with Mary Morgaine Squire’s plant love letter newsletters lately, and when I sat down to interview her, it was made even more clear to me just how deep her connection with the herbs is! I’m excited that she chose ginkgo (GIngko biloba) for her herb – it’s a new plant for the show and one I haven’t worked with much myself. I re…

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Stinging Nettle with Kristine Brown + Homeschool Curriculum Sample 46:28

2M ago46:28

46:28

I’ve known Kristine Brown for many years, and it was such a delight to sit down and chat with her about her love of nettle – a plant that herbalists love to love! Even though I have immersed myself in nettle love for years, I learned some new things about this wonderful herb during our conversation. And it was so much fun to hear about Kristine’s h…

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Tulsi with Anjali Deva + Tulsi Chai Recipe 40:10

2M ago40:10

40:10

It was so delightful to sit down and chat with Anjali Deva about Tulsi. I just love it when I interview someone and their love of the plant they choose shines through so clearly, which was definitely the case in this conversation. Anjali’s descriptions of seeing Tulsi growing in India made me wish I could grow whole fields of it myself! Anjali disc…

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Plants at Risk with Susan Leopold + List of Possible Substitutions 55:13

2M ago55:13

55:13

I am a huge fan of the work done through United Plant Savers (UPS) and so it was truly an honor to have Susan Leopold, the executive director of UPS, on the show! I had so much fun talking with Susan. Of course she discussed the UPS’s efforts to catalog and protect at-risk native medicinal plants, but this conversation also went places I didn’t exp…

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Chamomile with Dr. Jillian Stansbury + Tummy Tea Blend 1:07:22

3M ago1:07:22

1:07:22

It was so much fun to interview Dr. Jillian Stansbury! She is a plant nerd in all the best ways, and every section of this conversation has so much wisdom infused into it. Not only does Dr. Stansbury give a ton of information about chamomile’s many gifts but she also touches on the differences between the use of herbs and pharmaceuticals, her passi…

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Lemon Balm with Maria Noël Groves + Fresh Lemon Balm Tincture Recipe 51:51

3M ago51:51

51:51

This is Maria Noël Groves’s second time on the show, and I’m thrilled to have her back! You can tell that Maria is an herbal teacher, because this episode is packed with in-depth herbal information about lemon balm. She shares so much wisdom about lemon balm’s gifts that I just can’t wait to get into the garden and work with this wonderful plant ag…

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Motherwort with Thomas Avery Garran + Tension Relief Tincture 1:02:57

3M ago1:02:57

1:02:57

I've spent many hours poring over Thomas Avery Garran’s materia medica books. In fact, his first book was one of the first herbal books that I bought when I started studying Chinese medicine! And as you’ll see in this episode, Thomas clearly loves plants and has wonderful insights into them, from their gifts and energetics to how to grow and harves…

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Rose with David Winston + Uplift Tea Blend 1:14:10

3M ago1:14:10

1:14:10

I am thrilled to have David Winston back on the show! Like his last episode, which featured nettles, this episode is absolutely packed with knowledge and wisdom from David’s 55 years of experience. (Speaking of his incredible storehouse of herbal know-how, if you’d like to study with David, he’s enrolling students now! You can get the details in th…

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Oats with Kimberly Gallagher + Maple Oat Squares 47:53

4M ago47:53

47:53

If you’re new to herbs, you might be most familiar with oats as a breakfast staple. But they’re so much more than that! As my guest today, Kimberly Gallagher, shares, oats can soothe frazzled nerves, contribute to endocrine balance and sexual wellness, provide a wealth of easily-absorbed minerals, and much more. (Note that in this episode, Kimberly…

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Rose with Liz Knight + Sweet Rose Dukkah Recipe 1:11:07

4M ago1:11:07

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What a treat you have in store with today’s episode about the lovely (and, as you’ll see, very yummy!) rose plant. The best teachers breathe love and life into what they’re teaching. And my guest today, Liz Knight, is no exception! She reminds me of a little fairy, with her sparkly smile and deep rooted love of the green world. I know you’re going …

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Doing a Lot with a Few Herbs with Anna Rósa Róbertsdóttir + Pain Relief Oil 47:44

4M ago47:44

47:44

Today’s episode is a little different from the usual. To give context for newer audience members, Anna Rósa Róbertsdóttir was one of my earliest guests on the podcast. When Anna Rósa was last on the show, she shared a big adventure and new project she was just about to embark on, empowering women in refugee camps in Iraq. Since we last saw her, tha…

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Creative Ways to Work with Tulsi for Burnout with Rebecca Altman 51:04

4M ago51:04

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In this episode, my bestie, Rebecca Altman, and I dive deeper into one of our favorite herbs for resilience, tulsi (also known as holy basil). While we do talk about what tulsi can do for you, this episode is much more than a simple list of tulsi health benefits! Instead, we’re showing you how much fun you can have, creatively welcoming tulsi into …

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3 Herbs for Resilience with Rebecca Altman 55:07

4M ago55:07

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Today is a special episode! That’s partly because I’m with my bestie, Rebecca Altman. But also because we’re talking about something near and dear to both of our hearts: simple and practical ways to build resilience. Because life’s too short and too precious to be trapped in a dread of Monday mornings, right? “Monday mornings” might not ever go awa…

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Mugwort with Corinna Wood + Mugwort Vinegar Recipe 58:16

5M ago58:16

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Today marks the first time mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) has been spotlighted on the show. And as you’ll see, this is a plant with a variety of culinary, medicinal, and historical uses! So I love that today’s guest, Corinna Wood, chose mugwort as a focus for our conversation. As a listener, you also have access to Corinna’s recipe for Mugwort Vinega…

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Lemon Balm with Dr. Mary Bove + Lemon Rose Tea Blend 1:01:31

5M ago1:01:31

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After 50 years of working with herbs, Dr. Mary Bove has a lot of wisdom and insights to share! In this episode, we get to hear about her love for lemon balm. She also gives a great summary on the lemon balm and hypothyroidism issue. You’ll also get to hear her take on herbs for pregnancy. This is something I’m asked about a lot and Mary is an exper…

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Andrographis with Richo Cech + Andrographis Tincture Recipe 1:07:40

5M ago1:07:40

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It was so much fun to have Richo Cech on the show to talk about the benefits of Andrographis, also known as the “king of bitters.” Besides all things Andrographis, Richo also covers some gardening advice and even life philosophies. We also hear why Richo loves chilis so much and what he includes in his herbal medicine kit. As a listener, you also h…

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Self Heal with Caroline Gagnon + Brain Support Tincture 54:55

5M ago54:55

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Weeds are some of our most powerful and most loved medicines and self-heal (Prunella vulgaris) is a fantastic example of this. So I was really happy when my guest today, Caroline Gagnon, chose the beautiful and unassuming self heal as the focus herb for this episode. Do you already love self-heal? After listening in, I have no doubt you’ll catch Ca…

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Valerian with Dr. Laurie Dohmen + Calm but Focus Tea Blend 49:39

6M ago49:39

49:39

I felt like I found a kindred spirit in this interview! And not just because we both love cats! Dr. Laurie Dohmen, an herbalist and veterinarian, deeply loves valerian (Valeriana officinalis) just like I do. And she works with valerian in a very interesting way. For example, she shares how a valerian tea blend really saved the day when she had an e…

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Health Benefits of Mullein with jim mcdonald 1:34:41

6M ago1:34:41

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Today’s episode is my third interview with jim mcdonald and it’s brimming with soooo much information about the health benefits of mullein (Verbascum spp). When jim told me he wanted to do a really long episode on mullein, I admittedly wasn’t prepared for how long he really wanted to go. But he told me that he never feels like he gets to truly shar…

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Chamomile with Rebecca Luna + Chamomile Lavender Bath 50:27

6M ago50:27

50:27

Do you love chamomile? I love chamomile! Yay, Matricaria chamomilla! And as you’ll see, my guest today, Rebecca Luna, loves chamomile, too. We talked about chamomile tea, chamomile oil, chamomile glycerite, chamomile baths… We full-on fan-girled about chamomile’s gifts for babies, for harried parents, throughout menopause, and into elderhood. We al…

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California Poppy, Herbal Formulation, and more with Benjamin Zappin 59:05

6M ago59:05

59:05

In this episode, I’m excited to explore the benefits and properties of California poppy with Benjamin Zappin, one of my first ever herb teachers down at the East West School of Herbology in California. When might you reach for California poppy (Eschscholzia californica)? Among other things, it’s a wonderful herb to support sleep, relaxation, and em…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Arnica Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Herbs with Rosalee

Rosalee de la Forêt

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Classical Homeopathy - George Vithoulkas

George Vithoulkas

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HHF : Let's Grow Together

Dr Sarang Rahalkar

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Arnica with Michael Skeeter Pilarski + Arnica Liniment recipe 54:15

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Mugwort with Molly Meehan Brown + Herbal Garland recipe 48:39

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Sumac with Phyllis Light + Sumac Elderberry Syrup recipe 57:37

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Dandelion with Brigitte Mars + Dandelion "Mushrooms" 41:56

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Gingko with Mary Morgaine Squire + Sweet Memory Tea 47:50

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Stinging Nettle with Kristine Brown + Homeschool Curriculum Sample 46:28

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Tulsi with Anjali Deva + Tulsi Chai Recipe 40:10

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Plants at Risk with Susan Leopold + List of Possible Substitutions 55:13

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Chamomile with Dr. Jillian Stansbury + Tummy Tea Blend 1:07:22

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Lemon Balm with Maria Noël Groves + Fresh Lemon Balm Tincture Recipe 51:51

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Motherwort with Thomas Avery Garran + Tension Relief Tincture 1:02:57

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Rose with David Winston + Uplift Tea Blend 1:14:10

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Oats with Kimberly Gallagher + Maple Oat Squares 47:53

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Rose with Liz Knight + Sweet Rose Dukkah Recipe 1:11:07

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Doing a Lot with a Few Herbs with Anna Rósa Róbertsdóttir + Pain Relief Oil 47:44

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Creative Ways to Work with Tulsi for Burnout with Rebecca Altman 51:04

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3 Herbs for Resilience with Rebecca Altman 55:07

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Mugwort with Corinna Wood + Mugwort Vinegar Recipe 58:16

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Lemon Balm with Dr. Mary Bove + Lemon Rose Tea Blend 1:01:31

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Andrographis with Richo Cech + Andrographis Tincture Recipe 1:07:40

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Self Heal with Caroline Gagnon + Brain Support Tincture 54:55

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Valerian with Dr. Laurie Dohmen + Calm but Focus Tea Blend 49:39

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Health Benefits of Mullein with jim mcdonald 1:34:41

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Chamomile with Rebecca Luna + Chamomile Lavender Bath 50:27

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California Poppy, Herbal Formulation, and more with Benjamin Zappin 59:05

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