The Herbalist's Path
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
Episodes
160 episodes
Learn to Think Like an Herbalist, Not Just Memorize Herbs
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 memb...
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Season 6
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Episode 159
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20:45
Do Herbs Really Work? Clinical Herbalist Brittany Williams' Honest Answer After 25+ Years
You can study herbs for years, read all the books, memorize the properties… but none of it replaces working with real people. None of it builds your intuition the way practice does, and it definitely doesn't come from AI.If you've ever w...
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Season 5
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Episode 158
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1:10:48
Am I Herbalist Enough? Real Talk For Herbalists Experiencing Imposter Syndrome
Have you ever felt like you're not quite herbalist enough? If so, you're not alone, and neither am I. In this episode, we're talking about imposter syndrome in the herbal world and sharing the very human side of growing as an herbalist. And yes...
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Season 5
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Episode 157
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32:16
Community Herbalism in Action: Accessible Ways to Share Plant Medicine & Support Your Neighbors
When healthcare becomes unaffordable, food insecurity rises, and communities are struggling, herbalists have a unique power to help. But how do you actually show up without burning out or giving everything away?In this episode, you'll di...
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Season 5
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Episode 156
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26:23
Adaptogens & Nervines: My Go-To Herbs for Stress, Anxiety & Immune Support
If your nervous system has been feeling fried lately — you’re not alone.In this episode of The Herbalist’s Path, I’m sharing the herbal allies that have truly carried me through this season of uncertainty and overwhelm.We’ll...
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Season 5
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Episode 155
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34:07
Medicine from the Land: Bioregional Herbalism with Logan Keister
What happens when you grow up foraging mushrooms and picking wild berries in the forests of western Oregon?In this episode, I chat with clinical herbalist Logan Keister of Noti Botanica about his journey into bioregional herbalism, growi...
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Season 5
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Episode 154
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Natural First Aid for Sprains & Strains—Is Your Herbal Medicine Cabinet Ready?
When my daughter sprained her ankle during a softball game, I was grateful to have Comfrey growing in the garden and some Arnica oil stashed in the van. But as I reached for what I had on hand, I realized most of my oils were past their prime.<...
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Season 5
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Episode 153
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19:30
Life On The Farm; Wisdom & Tips On Growing The Best Herbal Medicine with Elise Higley of Oshala Farm
Ever wonder what it really takes to grow potent, high-quality herbal medicine—from the ground up? In this inspiring conversation with Elise Higley of Oshala Farm, we explore the art, science, and soul of regenerative organic herb farming.
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Season 5
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Episode 152
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What Functional Medicine Misses—and How Herbalism Fills the Gaps: A Candid Talk with Dr. Nikki DiNezza
Is functional medicine really the answer for gut health? Or are we just trading one pill-for-every-ill model for another—this time with supplements?In this candid episode of The Herbalist’s Path, I’m joined by Dr. Nikki DiNezza—chiroprac...
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Season 5
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Episode 151
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1:13:24
From Herbal Medicine Dabbler to Community Herbalist: How to Know You’re Ready
What if your herbal dabbling was never just dabbling… but the beginning of something much deeper?In this episode, I’m speaking to you—the mama, the maker, the plant-loving human who’s magically become the go-to herbalist in your world. F...
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Season 5
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Episode 150
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35:39
Connecting with Plants, Trusting Your Intuition, and Finding Healing with Lauren Almquist
What if the plants around you are trying to talk to you—and all you need to do is trust yourself enough to listen?In this heart-centered episode of The Herbalist’s Path, I chat with Lauren Almquist of
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Season 5
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Episode 149
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47:25
🌿Root Cause Medicine: How Herbalists Heal What Others Mask
Herbalists don’t just treat symptoms—they listen, personalize, and heal at the root.In this episode, we explore what makes herbal medicine uniquely powerful compared to conventional healthcare. Mel shares why herbalists take the time...
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Season 5
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Episode 148
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29:01
Herbs, Womb Wisdom, and a 20-Year Herbal Journey with Clinical Herbalist Kay'aleya Hunnybee
🌿 What if the plants around you could completely transform your health and life? In this episode of The Herbalist’s Path, clinical herbalist Kay’aleya Hunnybee shares her 20-year journey with herbs, from her first transformati...
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Season 5
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Episode 147
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1:07:41
Stress Less: Herbal Remedies for Calm, Resilience, and Gut Health
Feeling overwhelmed by stress? Learn how to embrace the power of herbal remedies to support your body and mind during life’s toughest challenges. In this episode, we explore the stress-cortisol connection, the gut-brain axis, and lifestyle stra...
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Season 5
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Episode 146
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33:12
From Chamomile to Tulsi: Brittany Williams on Raising Kids with Herbs and Advocating for Holistic Health
Ready to embrace the power of plants with your family?In this episode of The Herbalist’s Path, I had the joy of chatting with Brittany Williams of Eudaimonia Herbs—a passionate clinical herbalist, educator, and all-around plant-...
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Season 5
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Episode 145
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54:47
Cooking With Medicine: The Healing Powers of the Herbs in Your Holiday Feasts
Holiday feasts are loaded with healing herbs that go far beyond just flavorful foods. In this episode of The Herbalist’s Path, I explore the incredible medicinal properties of the herbs we use during holiday celebrations. From sage’s s...
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Season 5
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Episode 144
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35:25
Getting Kids to Love Herbal Medicine: 3 Delicious Remedies Every Mom Can Make
Ever struggled to get your kids on board with herbal remedies? In this episode, I’m sharing three easy and delicious ways to make herbal medicine that your kids will actually enjoy! We’ll dive into making kid-approved herbal teas, yummy herbal ...
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Season 5
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Episode 143
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Herbs and Parenting: Elaine Sheff on Natural Remedies, Sustainable Living, and Herbal Careers
Ever wondered how a lifelong herbalist raises her family with nature’s medicine cabinet? Tune in for an inspiring chat with Elaine Sheff of Green Path Herb School! With over 30 years of herbal wisdom, Elaine dives into her journey, from raising...
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Season 5
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Episode 142
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56:39
From Acne to Emotional Balance: Healing the Body with Dr. Linh Love’s Ancient Chinese Medicine Wisdom
In this episode of The Herbalist’s Path, Dr. Linh Love shares her expertise in Chinese medicine and herbal healing. We dive into how emotional balance plays a crucial role in healing hormonal acne and improving overall well-being. Lear...
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Season 5
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Episode 141
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49:27
Behind the Scenes; Transformation and Growth on The Herbalist’s Path
🌿Big changes are happening at The Herbalist’s Path, and I’m so excited to share them with you! This episode is all about the growth and transformation we’re experiencing—starting with our brand-new website, the creation of
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Season 5
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Episode 140
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34:53
Brain-Boosting Herbs for Focus & Clarity: Natural Remedies for Your Kids’ Success
Is your kiddo having a tough time focusing at school? You’re not alone!In this final episode of our 3-part series on herbs for back-to-school support, we’re focusing on brain-boosting herbs that can naturally enhance your child’s ...
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Season 5
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Episode 139
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28:50
Ease Your Kid's Anxiety With Natural Herbal Remedies
Is your child feeling the back-to-school stress? In this episode of The Herbalist's Path, we're diving into natural ways to help ease your child's anxiety with gentle, effective herbal remedies. We’ll chat about the common symptoms of ...
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Season 5
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Episode 138
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29:44
Herbs to Boost Kids’ Immune Health: Immunomodulators vs. Immune Stimulants Explained
In this episode of The Herbalist’s Path, we dive into using herbs to support your kids’ immune systems—naturally and without overwhelm. Learn the difference between immune stimulants and immunomodulators, why balance is key, and how to choose t...
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Season 5
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Episode 137
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33:42
Herbalism, Healing, and Community: A Deep Dive with members from the South Jersey American Herbalist Guild Chapter
Tune in to this laid-back episode with Christine Osinski, Rudy Tighe, and Jackie from the South Jersey Chapter of the American Herbalist Guild.We dive into their personal herbalism journeys, chat about the power of plant medicine, and sh...
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Season 5
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Episode 136
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1:11:24
Herbs For Mom Life & Love
Feeling overwhelmed by the daily grind of motherhood? In this episode of The Herbalist's Path, I’m getting straight to the heart of what it means to juggle motherhood, work, and everything in between without losing yourself in the process. Beca...
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Season 5
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Episode 135
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