Best Michael Leopold Podcasts (2024)

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Self Heal with Richard Mandelbaum + Fresh Tincture of Self Heal 1:05:40

3h ago1:05:40

1:05:40

It was truly a pleasure to chat with Richard Mandelbaum about self heal! He not only discussed many medicinal gifts of this lovely little herb, but also dove deeper into nature connection, herbal energetics, and the intricacies of medicine making, weaving all of these things together in such a beautiful way. Richard’s joy in embracing his curiosity…

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Managing OCD and Anxiety: Expert Insights from Dr. Robert Zambrano 44:35

7h ago44:35

44:35

In this episode of The UpTick, I chat with Dr. Robert Zambrano, a clinical psychologist and cognitive behavioral therapist specializing in Tourette Syndrome (TS), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and anxiety disorders. Dr. Zambrano shares his journey from an OCD-focused practice to becoming a key figure in the treatment of Tourette's, discussin…

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Tourette in the Family: A Conversation with Siblings 39:29

7d ago39:29

39:29

In this episode, I have a heartfelt conversation with siblings Anna and Eric Baldwin, both of whom grew up with Tourette Syndrome (TS). Anna, a middle school math teacher, and Eric, a senior at Franklin and Marshall College, share their unique experiences of living with TS in a family where it was openly discussed and supported. We explore the dyna…

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

12d 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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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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Your Guide to Accommodations in Education and Employment 38:12

29d ago38:12

38:12

In this episode, I sit down with Ray Nardella, the Assistant Director of Resident Life for Student Conduct at the University of Maryland. Ray shares his extensive experience with public policy, disability law, and grassroots organizing, all while adding a touch of humor and warmth to our conversation. We discuss securing accommodations for individu…

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

1M 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

41:56

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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Ongoing Genetic Research with Tourettic Mice 44:21

1M ago44:21

44:21

In this episode, I'm joined by the brilliant Drs. Jay and Max Tischfield, father and son renowned Tourette researchers at Rutgers University. They share their fascinating journey into the world of Tourette Syndrome research, discussing how they use genetic data to create groundbreaking mouse models that mimic the human condition. We delve into the …

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

2M 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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Do You Tic in Your Sleep? 37:18

2M ago37:18

37:18

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ben Mooney, an Occupational Therapist based in Colorado, specializing in insomnia. He has Tourette syndrome and is a certified CBIT practitioner. We uncover how brain imaging has shed light on the nocturnal activities of our brains, particularly for those with tic disorders. Ben shares practical …

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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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Navigating Tourette's: A Father-Son Journey 41:09

2M ago41:09

41:09

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Dr. Jeff Lichtman and his son, Jeremy Lichtman, PsyD, for an intimate conversation about parenting a child with Tourette syndrome. Jeff, a renowned psychologist and visionary leader in special education, shares his personal journey of coming to terms with Jeremy's diagnosis and the challenges they faced as…

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

3M 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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What Makes Them Tic? Parenting a Child with TS 35:41

3M ago35:41

35:41

On this insightful episode, I sit down with author Michele Turk to discuss her newly released memoir "What Makes Him Tic? A Memoir of Parenting a Child with Tourette Syndrome." As both a journalist and mom, Michele shares her candid journey navigating the unpredictable waters of raising a child with Tourette's - the challenges, misconceptions, hard…

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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

4M 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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Diagnosed in the 1970s by Dr. Shapiro with Daniel Ferron 32:09

4M ago32:09

32:09

If you're looking to be inspired, you're in for a treat with today's episode of our podcast. I had the privilege of speaking with Daniel Ferron, an extraordinary individual whose journey with Tourette Syndrome is nothing short of incredible. Daniel has navigated life's highs and lows with a condition that was scarcely understood when he was diagnos…

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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

1:11:07

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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Research-based Treatment of Tics, OCD, and Depression 32:51

4M ago32:51

32:51

In this episode, I had a compelling conversation with Dr. Angie Landeros-Weisenberger, an Associate Research Scientist at the Yale Child Study Center. We discuss the current state of research and the latest breakthroughs in treating tics and co-occurring conditions such as OCD and depression. Dr. Angie's expertise and passion for research left me b…

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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

51:04

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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Advocating for Neurodiversity with Slayton Cooper 41:51

4M ago41:51

41:51

Today I am joined by Slayton Cooper, a high school senior valedictorian and youth ambassador for the Tourette Association of America. Slayton is a passionate advocate for Tourette Syndrome, neurodiversity, and related conditions. We explore what it means to truly embrace our unique neural landscapes in school and at work. We explore the positives a…

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Creating Custom Digital Funnels to Raising Capital for your SaaS with Jagger Lucé #232 34:06

4M ago34:06

34:06

Jagger Lucé is the Head of Sales at Valynt Digital, a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in paid advertising, video production, copywriting, graphic design, and AI-driven automation. At Valynt, have created a revolutionizing capital raising solution through innovative digital marketing funnels, including Series A - Series D advertis…

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3 Herbs for Resilience with Rebecca Altman 55:07

5M ago55:07

55:07

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

58:16

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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Navigating Parenting a Child with Tourette Syndrome 36:12

5M ago36:12

36:12

In this episode, I share a deeply personal journey that hits close to home for many of us navigating the complexities of parenting a child with Tourette Syndrome (TS). Alongside the insightful Rena and Maggie LaSalle, we delve into the world of occupational therapy (OT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and the power of emotional intelligence. O…

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