The Herbalist's Path

By Mel Mutterspaugh

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What if the medicine you need is already growing in your backyard? What if you could be the healer your community is waiting for?


The Herbalist’s Path is a podcast for herbalists, students of herbal medicine, and plant-loving practitioners who are ready to deepen their skills and confidence. Herbalism isn’t just about memorizing plants. It’s about understanding how and why they work, learning to think critically, and applying plant medicine thoughtfully with real people.


Hosted by clinical herbalist and educator Mel Mutterspaugh (Mountain Mel), this show blends traditional plant wisdom with modern clinical understanding, grounded in real-world experience and ethical community care.


You’ll hear solo episodes that break down herbal concepts in a clear, practical way, along with conversations with herbalists, educators, farmers, product makers, and healers who are actively shaping the future of herbal medicine. Together, we explore clinical reasoning, safety, formulation, sustainability, and what it really means to grow into the role of a community herbalist.


Because herbalism isn’t about perfection. It’s about practice, connection, and reclaiming healing knowledge that belongs to all of us.


Whether you’re just getting started or ready to serve as a healer in your community, subscribe and walk your herbal path with intention and confidence.


Learn more at theherbalistspath.com


Episode Date
When the FDA Questions Elderberry Safety With Google AI - What Every Herbalist and Herbal Business Owner Needs to Know
Jul 03, 2026
Wildcrafting Ethics, Botany, and Trailblazing Herbalism with Howie Brounstein
Jun 19, 2026
You'll Be a Better Herbalist Knowing 1 Herb 40 Different Ways Than Knowing 100s of Herbs
Jun 05, 2026
Herbal Gut Health with Maria Noel Groves: Bitters, Mucilaginous Herbs, and Healing Your Digestion
May 14, 2026
Herbal First Aid Kit Essentials: Natural Remedies for Cuts, Stings, Burns & More
Apr 30, 2026
Herbalism for Resilience: Ethical Wildcrafting and Connection with Elaine Sheff
Apr 16, 2026
Free Medicine in Your Yard: 4 Medicinal Weeds Popping Up Right Now
Apr 03, 2026
Grassroots Herbalism: Mutual Aid, Community Care, and Plant Medicine with Ashley Elenbaas
Mar 20, 2026
Herbs for Cardiovascular Health: Hawthorn, Garlic, Motherwort, and More
Mar 07, 2026
Holding Space as a Healer: Nervous System Herbs, Trauma & Psilocybin ER Nurse & Herbalist Heather Shelton
Feb 12, 2026
Staying Regulated in a Dysregulated World: Nervous System Herbs for Challenging Times
Feb 03, 2026
Essential Oils for Herbalists with Hana Tisserand: Safety, Quality, and Sustainability
Jan 20, 2026
Liver Health Herbs - How Herbalists Support Natural Detox Pathways Without “Cleanses”
Jan 16, 2026
Slow Herbalism, Mental Health & Ancestral Healing with Herbalist Jo Sesay
Jan 08, 2026
Learn to Think Like an Herbalist, Not Just Memorize Herbs
Jan 01, 2026
Do Herbs Really Work? Clinical Herbalist Brittany Williams' Honest Answer After 25+ Years
Dec 12, 2025
Am I Herbalist Enough? Real Talk For Herbalists Experiencing Imposter Syndrome
Nov 25, 2025
Community Herbalism in Action: Accessible Ways to Share Plant Medicine & Support Your Neighbors
Nov 01, 2025
Adaptogens & Nervines: My Go-To Herbs for Stress, Anxiety & Immune Support
Oct 14, 2025
Medicine from the Land: Bioregional Herbalism with Logan Keister
May 29, 2025
Natural First Aid for Sprains & Strains—Is Your Herbal Medicine Cabinet Ready?
May 16, 2025
Life On The Farm; Wisdom & Tips On Growing The Best Herbal Medicine with Elise Higley of Oshala Farm
May 09, 2025
What Functional Medicine Misses—and How Herbalism Fills the Gaps: A Candid Talk with Dr. Nikki DiNezza
Apr 25, 2025
From Herbal Medicine Dabbler to Community Herbalist: How to Know You’re Ready
Apr 17, 2025
Connecting with Plants, Trusting Your Intuition, and Finding Healing with Lauren Almquist
Apr 11, 2025
🌿Root Cause Medicine: How Herbalists Heal What Others Mask
Apr 08, 2025
Herbs, Womb Wisdom, and a 20-Year Herbal Journey with Clinical Herbalist Kay'aleya Hunnybee
Jan 17, 2025
Stress Less: Herbal Remedies for Calm, Resilience, and Gut Health
Dec 20, 2024
From Chamomile to Tulsi: Brittany Williams on Raising Kids with Herbs and Advocating for Holistic Health
Dec 12, 2024
Cooking With Medicine: The Healing Powers of the Herbs in Your Holiday Feasts
Nov 27, 2024
Getting Kids to Love Herbal Medicine: 3 Delicious Remedies Every Mom Can Make
Nov 15, 2024
Herbs and Parenting: Elaine Sheff on Natural Remedies, Sustainable Living, and Herbal Careers
Nov 08, 2024
From Acne to Emotional Balance: Healing the Body with Dr. Linh Love’s Ancient Chinese Medicine Wisdom
Oct 24, 2024
Behind the Scenes; Transformation and Growth on The Herbalist’s Path
Oct 18, 2024
Brain-Boosting Herbs for Focus & Clarity: Natural Remedies for Your Kids’ Success
Sep 27, 2024
Ease Your Kid's Anxiety With Natural Herbal Remedies
Sep 21, 2024
Herbs to Boost Kids’ Immune Health: Immunomodulators vs. Immune Stimulants Explained
Sep 13, 2024
Herbalism, Healing, and Community: A Deep Dive with members from the South Jersey American Herbalist Guild Chapter
Sep 05, 2024
Herbs For Mom Life & Love
Aug 22, 2024
Back to School Herbs: Natural Remedies to Boost Your Child's Health and Focus
Aug 16, 2024
Natural Herbs For Wildfire Smoke & Lung Health
Aug 09, 2024
Having Fun Making Herbal Remedies With Your Kids
Aug 02, 2024
Herbs To Keep Cool On Hot Summer Days
Jul 19, 2024
Empowering Women’s Health with Dr. Tori Hudson ND: Herbal Remedies & Integrative Medicine
Jul 10, 2024
🌿Herbal Remedies For Building Your Natural First Aid Kit🩹
Jul 02, 2024
Building Your Herbal Apothecary: with Clinical Herbalist Mary Colvin, RH (AHG)
Jun 14, 2024
🌿How To Harvest Medicinal Herbs For The Most Potent Remedies
May 18, 2024
🌼Nature’s Apothecary; Medicinal Weeds For Health & Healing
May 01, 2024
🌿Bridging Korean Herbalism w/ America's Modern World with Clinical Herbalist Grace Yoon
Apr 12, 2024
🌿Top Herbs For Seasonal Allergy Symptoms
Mar 29, 2024
🌼Herbal Wisdom: Plant Spirits and Healing Paths with Robin Rose Bennett
Mar 22, 2024
Growing Herbal Medicine Gardens Top Herbs I Love To Plant
Mar 15, 2024
Birthing New Beginnings & Communities w/ Jacquelyn Clemmons
Feb 29, 2024
A Natural Healthcare Approach with The Holistic Pharmacist Dr. Katie Wood
Feb 16, 2024
The Holistically Healthy Family: Natural Remedies for Wellness
Feb 09, 2024
Empowering Your Family's Health w/ Herbal Medicine
Feb 02, 2024
Herbs, Healing, & Entrepreneurship; A Pod-Swap w/ Mason Hutchison of the Herb Rally Podcast
Jan 26, 2024
Regenerative Wildcrafting With Scott Kloos
Jan 19, 2024
5 Reasons Your DIY Home Remedies May Not Be Working
Jan 10, 2024
Finding Hope After Pregnancy & Infant Loss: An Intimate Discussion with Sarah Cox
Jan 04, 2024
6 Natural Herbs To Relieve Stress & Anxiety For Children & Teens
Dec 29, 2023
Using Naturopathy, Food, & Herbs For Healthier People & Planet with Chris Alstat of Eclectic Herbs
Dec 21, 2023
🌶Your Tasty Food Is Potent Medicine!
Nov 23, 2023
🌼From 20 Year ICU Nurse To Herbal Health Patient Advocate w/ Cherilyn Morgan
Nov 09, 2023
🍭Surviving the Sugar Season- Herbal Remedies To Boost Immunity
Nov 02, 2023
🌼Real Talk: Herbal Medicine Skeptics, Immune Health, and Fevers
Oct 27, 2023
🌼Why Every Family Needs An Herbalist
Oct 19, 2023
The Top Mistakes You're Making with Herbal Remedies—and How to Fix Them!
Sep 28, 2023
🌿Herbal Medicine, Lifestyle, & Cancer with Chanchal Cabrera MSc, FNIMH, (RH)AHG
Sep 21, 2023
🌸3 Must Have Herbal Remedies For Cold & Flu Season
Sep 13, 2023
Sacred Plant Medicine and Healing with Dr. Maya Shetreat MD
Sep 06, 2023
Respiratory Herbs For Wildfire Smoke
Aug 30, 2023
Herbs For Healing The Gut & Saving The World with Megan Brockelbank
Aug 23, 2023
Herbs To Support Better Sleep; Helping Kids Adjust To Back To School Sleep Schedules
Aug 16, 2023
Midwife Support During Pregnancy: In the Hospital and the Home
Aug 09, 2023
Wildflower FOMO: Stories Of A Busy Herbalist Mom
Aug 02, 2023
The Joy Of Running An Herbal Product Business With Cindy Collins of Euphoric Herbals
Jul 26, 2023
9 Herbal Remedies For Sunburned Skin
Jul 19, 2023
Community, Nourishing Food, & Support For New Moms With Jacquelyn Clemmons
Jul 12, 2023
Chill Out With Herbs: Natural Remedies For Summer's Heat
Jul 05, 2023
The Importance Of Feeling Supported While Breastfeeding With Lo Nigrosh IBCLC Childbirth Educator
Jun 28, 2023
Feeling Confident With Herbal Remedies For Your Kids
Jun 20, 2023
A Mom's Herbal Journey: Transforming Her Family's Health
Jun 14, 2023
Supporting Moms Through Trauma With Terri Butler Brown
Jun 07, 2023
Empowering Moms With Herbal Medicine
May 31, 2023
Treating Childhood Neurological Disorders Naturally with Dr. Piper Gibson
May 24, 2023
Herbs for Kids: Money-Saving Summer First Aid Tips for Parents
May 17, 2023
Herbal Healing for Kids: Andrea Shuman's Ayurvedic Wisdom for Modern Moms
May 10, 2023
The Many Uses Of Chamomile For Kids; Beyond 'The Sleepy Time Herb'
May 03, 2023
Plant Medicine Stories From Childhood To Motherhood with Sonya Yamaguchi
Apr 26, 2023
Herbs for Momma and Baby: Nourishment & Nervous System Support During Pregnancy & Postpartum
Apr 19, 2023
Korean Licorice Mint & The Herbal Journey Of Clinical Herbalist & Author Maria Noël Groves
Apr 11, 2023
Medicinal Weeds To Spring Clean Your Body
Apr 07, 2023
Practical Herbalism With Missy Rohs
Mar 31, 2023
3 Favorite Herbs For Your Medicinal Herb Garden
Mar 23, 2023
Wild World Of Herbalism With Greta Montagne RH (AHG)
Mar 02, 2023
🌿What To Do When Your Family Isn't On Board The Herbal Medicine Train
Feb 15, 2023
Herbalism From Birth To Death w/ Heather Shelton, RN
Feb 08, 2023
🌸Hawthorn For Heart Health & Love
Feb 02, 2023
🦷🌿Dental Herbalism With Leslie Alexander RH (AHG)
Jan 25, 2023
3 Herbal Remedies To Soothe Your Kids Tummy Ache
Jan 18, 2023
3 Ways Gut Health Impacts Children’s Health
Jan 04, 2023
Herbs To Warm Your Body & Soothe Your Soul
Dec 22, 2022
Using Herbs To Ease Anxiety & Stress
Dec 09, 2022
🌿Cookin' With Herbal Medicine
Nov 23, 2022
🌸Echinacea & Her Many Medicinal Uses
Nov 16, 2022
🌿Nature Connection & Herbalism With Mary McCallum
Nov 11, 2022
Living With The Rhythm Of Your Natural Cycle
Oct 12, 2022
Oats & Herbs With Herb Dada Mason Hutchison From Herb Rally
Oct 06, 2022
Herbs To Help Your Kids Focus
Sep 22, 2022
The Best Herbs To Keep Your Kids Well Part 2
Sep 08, 2022
The Best Herbs To Keep Your Kids Well Part 1
Aug 25, 2022
One Herb, Many Uses!
Aug 10, 2022
Herbs To Beat The Summer Heat!
Jul 29, 2022
Herbs May Not Work For You, Here's 4 Reasons Why
Jul 20, 2022
Best Herbs For First Aid & Summer Fun
Jun 29, 2022
Ease Stress & Anxiety For Your Kids With These 3 Herbs
Jun 16, 2022
Weeds! Your Food & Medicine Take 2
May 03, 2022
3 Medicinal Weeds You Can Use As Food & Medicine
Apr 21, 2022
Planning Your Medicinal Herb Garden
Mar 31, 2022
Nourishing Nettles Great Food & Medicine
Mar 25, 2022
Walking The Herbalist's Path With Amanda Stanley
Mar 18, 2022
The Herbal Entrepreneur With Yolanda Joy
Mar 11, 2022
Why You Shouldn't Take Elderberry Syrup Every Day
Feb 24, 2022
3 Herbs For Heart Health
Feb 15, 2022
Meet Your Herb Garden Mentor Robin Haglund
Feb 03, 2022
3 Of The BEST Ways To Get Your Kids To Take Herbs
Jan 26, 2022
Herbs & Nature Connection w/ Rosalee de la Forêt
Jan 19, 2022
3 Herbs To Reduce Inflammation In Your Gut
Jan 06, 2022
Botany, Community, & Passion w/ Shana Lipner Grover
Dec 08, 2021
Spice Up Your Health with Cinnamon & A Heart Healthy Shrub Recipe Too!
Dec 03, 2021
Seed Saving, Homesteading, & Herbalism w/ Bevin Cohen
Oct 28, 2021
Elderberry Syrup!! How to Kick the Flu Before You Can Say "Achoo!"
Oct 01, 2021
Lemon Balm is for Kids! (But Not Just for Kids)
Sep 21, 2021
SwapCast! Sharing Space & Insight w/ the Plant Cunning Podcast
Sep 15, 2021
Stewardship & Sustainability with Author/Herbalist Christa Sinadinos
Sep 07, 2021
Healing The Body & The Mind From The Root Cause with Brooke Aichroth
Aug 06, 2021
The Dandy Dandelion and Why She Deserves Better
Jul 09, 2021
First Aid Herbs For Summer Time Fun & Adventures
Jun 23, 2021
Jim McDonald Loves Sustainability, Teaching, and Weeds!
Jun 16, 2021
Herbal Friends for your Medicinal Garden
Jun 04, 2021
5 Must Grow Herbs For Your Medicinal Garden
May 28, 2021
How Amanda Furbee Found & Followed her Herbalist's Path
May 14, 2021
An Herb Day Tribute to Cascade Anderson Geller
May 01, 2021
Nourishing Nettles: Medicinal Zing Worth the Sting
Apr 16, 2021
30 Years of Herbalism with Elaine Sheff
Apr 03, 2021
Getting Connected with Herbalist, Liz Neves
Mar 02, 2021
Using Herbs To Keep You Warm During A Winter Storm
Feb 19, 2021
Licorice Root: the Sweeter Side of Gut Health
Feb 05, 2021
Herbs to Rev Your Digestive Fire!
Jan 19, 2021
3 Herbs for Inflammation in the Gut
Jan 06, 2021
Using Bitter Herbs for Better Gut Health
Dec 30, 2020
Herbalism for Kids of All Ages: Kristine Brown's Herbalist's Path
Dec 16, 2020
How Adaptogens Can Help You Through Tough Stressful Times
Dec 09, 2020
Plant Spirit Medicine & The Lessons From Plants, with Scott Kloos
Dec 03, 2020
Culinary Herbs, Part 2: The Medicinal Side of the Sweets In Your Holiday Treats!
Nov 25, 2020
Culinary Herbs, Part 1: Savory Medicine Already in your Pantry!
Nov 19, 2020
How Stress Can Lower Your Immune System
Nov 13, 2020
Immune Stimulant Herbs, Antivirals, Antibacterials, What The Heck Are They & When Do I Need Them?
Nov 04, 2020
The Educator/Activist Path of Nicole Telkes
Oct 28, 2020
Improve Respiratory Health With These 5 Herbs
Oct 22, 2020
Beyond Elderberry! Legend & Lore of the Elder Shrubbery
Oct 14, 2020
It’s My Birthday!!! I’m 42, and About To Share Some of My Journey With You!!!
Oct 08, 2020
The Path of Madelyn Mickelberry Morris of Mickelberry Gardens: Plants, Pollinators, & Passion
Oct 04, 2020
Herbs to Boost Your Immune System, Some of My Favs!
Sep 25, 2020
Herbs to Ease Stress & Anxiety for Back to School (and ALL the Life Things)
Sep 13, 2020
Best Herbs to Maintain Your Brain (Brain-tain!)
Sep 03, 2020
Journey the Herbalist's Path of Elise Higley of Oshala Farm
Aug 31, 2020
6 Herbs for Summer Skin Care
Aug 18, 2020
The One Herb Everyone Should Know, & It's Right In Your Backyard!
May 15, 2020
Connecting With The Earth & The Plants with Alex Queatham Co-Founder of Tend And Flourish School of Botanicals
Apr 08, 2020
Herbs For Despair, Sadness, Grief and Loss with Dr. Orna Izakson
Mar 11, 2020
Take a Journey down the Herbalist's Path of Dr. Danielle Currey ND
Feb 25, 2020
Take A Journey Down The Herbalist's Path of Missy Rohs, a Radical Herbalist and The Co-Owner of The Arctos School of Herbal & Botanical Studies
Feb 21, 2020