Results for Category: #myherbalstudies
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Shiang-ling Bissonnette (@halfbakedbarelymeasured)
For this Student Feature, we sat down with Herbal Academy graduate, Shiang-ling Bissonnette of Half Baked Barely Measured. We enjoyed hearing more about her path into herbalism and how she manages herbalism in a self-converted school bus. You can also follow her journey on TikTok and Instagram as @halfbakedbarelymeasured. Shiang-ling has taken Herbal Academy’s Natural […]
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Liz Witter (@backcountry_botanicals)
We sat down with Herbal Academy graduate, Liz Witter (@backcountrybotanicals), to hear more about her path into herbalism and her ...
Herbal Academy Student Interview: Adriana Jensen (@dandelionandtherose)
We recently interviewed Adriana Jensen (@dandelionandtherose) for our Student Feature Series. Adriana has taken the Natural Perfum...
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Jess Madsen @the.wildcraft
For the fourteenth installment of our Student Feature Series, we spoke with Jess Madsen (@the.wildcraft). Jess has completed Herbal Academy’s Introductory Course. She enjoys making her own herbal creations and works with herbalists and herbal companies as a designer and photographer. HA: Please tell us a little bit about yourself and how you started your […]
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Nana Meriwether (@drinkcale)
For the thirteenth installment of our Student Feature Series, we spoke with Nana Meriwether (@drinkcale). Nana has completed Herbal Academy’s The Craft of Herbal Fermentation, Intermediate Herbal Course, and Making Herbal Preparations 101. In 2019, she launched a company called Cale, which produces herbal wine alternatives that are lower in calories, sugar, sulfites, and alcohol […]
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Erin Ethier (@earthlyremediesbyerin)
For the twelfth installment of our Student Feature Series, we spoke with herbalist Erin Ethier (@EarthlyRemediesByErin). Erin has ...
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Kendra Payne @the.herbal.scoop
For the eleventh installment of our Student Feature Series, we spoke with herbalist Kendra Payne (@the.herbal.scoop). Kendra write...
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Eduardo Yunen (@eyunen)
For the tenth installment of our Student Feature Series, we spoke with herbalist Eduardo Yunen (@edyunen). Eduardo completed the Herbal Academy’s Clinical Herbalist Path, as well as the Herbal Aphrodisiacs Intensive. He has traveled to various countries learning all about organic farming, permaculture practices, and wild foraging, plus some practices to better impact our environment. […]
Student Feature Series: Caitlin Frazier @TheLocustsandHoney
For the ninth installment of our Student Feature Series, we spoke with herbalist Caitlin Frazier (@TheLocustsandHoney). She completed the Herbal Academy’s Clinical Herbalist Path, as well as the Materia Medica, and Botany & Wildcrafting courses. You can find her at Locusts & Honey where she blogs on topics from herbalism to travel as well as […]
Student Feature Series: Chelsea Stephens (@wildflowerandtherose)
For the eighth installment of our Student Feature Series, we spoke with herbalist and herbal hair color specialist Chelsea Stephen...
Student Feature: Katie Woods @ritual_skincare
For the seventh installment of our Student Feature Series, we spoke with holistic esthetician and massage therapist Katie Woods. K...
Student Feature: Heather Skasick @PantryPotions
For the sixth installment of our Student Feature Series, we spoke with Heather Skasick of @PantryPotions. Heather is a budding herbalist who has felt her creative nature come to life through her herbal studies. As a new mother, Heather found that herbalism nurtured her family’s health, strengthened her confidence, and gave her a passion all […]
Student Feature: Colleen Codekas @Grow Forage Cook Ferment
For the fifth installment of our Student Feature Series, we spoke with Colleen Codekas, author of Healing Herbal Infusions and founder of the popular blog, Grow Forage Cook Ferment. As the name of her blog implies, Colleen is a gardener, forager, cook, and herbalist who elegantly weaves herbs and spices into her seasonal recipes and […]
Student Feature: Stephanie Mary Pavelko (@My Tiny Laguna Kitchen)
In the third installment of our Student Feature Series, we chatted with herbal blogger, recipe developer, photographer, and videog...
Student Feature: Ashley York (@whimsy and while)
In the second installment of our Student Feature Series, we chatted with Ashley York (@whimsyandwhile) who has completed a number ...
Student Feature: Cat Seixas (@ The Olive Trees And The Moon)
In the first installment of our Student Feature Series, we chatted with Cat Seixas (@TheOliveTreesAndTheMoon) about how herbalism has impacted her life for the better and empowered her to more deeply understand her family’s health. Cat is an inspiration to us all. She and her partner have spent the last six years building their gorgeous […]
A Journey From Herbal Student To Business Owner: Heart Grown Wild
The chance to guide so many committed and enthusiastic folks closer to their calling is an opportunity we here at the Herbal Academy do not take for granted. One of the things that brings us the most joy is seeing what a student does with their newfound herbal knowledge after attending one of our courses. […]
Super Affordable Resources For Learning Herbs
While there are many free resources one can use for learning about herbs, at some point, you may find that you are ready to either...
Is a Hobbyist Herbalist the Right Path for You?
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been talking about the various kinds of herbalists one can become—explaining what they are, thi...
10 Amazing Mushrooms For Wellness (+ Free Mushroom Chart Download)
I live in the mountains of East Tennessee, deep in the southern half of the Appalachian mountain range. My home is surrounded by trees, ferns, and mushrooms, and no matter the season, I feel the pull to venture outdoors into the peaceful forest that waits to be explored. Here, a vast world of woodland plants […]
Is Becoming A Clinical Herbalist In Your Future?
In our Herbalist Profile Series, we’ve been giving you glimpses into the various types of herbalists we find in the world today. There are dozens and dozens of ways you can use your herbal education for personal enrichment or professional pursuit! So far in our series, we’ve talked about the profiles of a Family Herbalist […]
Can You Make A Career Out Of Herbalism?
In our last post, we talked about what a Family Herbalist is and what that could look like in one’s life as an introduction to o...
How To Care For Your Family Naturally As A Family Herbalist
Herbalism comes in many shapes and sizes—there is certainly no one-size-fits-all for how you can practice and explore this lifes...
3 Nervine Herbs to Help Soothe Stress
This article is excerpted from the Herbal Self-Care for Stress Management Course at the Herbal Academy. It is no secret that modern day life is rife with stress. While many of us have become experts at adapting to and performing under stressful conditions, the truth is that chronic stress takes its toll on all aspects […]
Adding Yarrow To Your Materia Medica
Yarrow grows freely in my gardens and I encourage it to do so, as much for its beauty as its beneficial uses. While the blooms have just gone by in my garden, the harvest is drying on the herb rack and macerating into a potent tincture in the herb cupboard. And while yarrow has long […]
4 Questions To Ask Before Going To Herbal School
It’s back to school season, and not just for the kids and college students—for everyone who wants to study the art and science...
Introducing 3 New Herbarium Features To Help You Grow As An Herbalist
Over the last three years, The Herbarium has become a cherished resource, providing herbalists of all skill levels with in-depth r...
All About Dandelion (For Your Materia Medica)
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is most assuredly a treasured plant in my local materia medica and is appreciated by herbalists throughout temperate regions of the world. Sadly, dandelion is not celebrated by all—due to its penchant to grow and blossom wherever it darn well pleases, it is loathed and poisoned by those who value a pristine […]
Summer: The Perfect Time To Work On Your Herbal Studies
We have been overwhelmed with the positive response of the relaunch of our Herbal Materia Medica Course. The connection we have with plants is also what connects us to each other and we are overjoyed to welcome so many new bright minds to the Herbal Academy. When we released this course, we quickly realized that […]
Motherwort Through History
Here at the Academy, we often talk about historical knowledge and folk tradition comprising one of the legs of the three-legged st...
