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NEVER get sick on a trip or vacation again with these herbs that will boost your immune system holistically. We cover all the herbs you need to boost immunity my perspective on immunity and the top 5 herbs I always travel with so that I never get sick. We cover: Echinacea, Elderberry (plus ginger), Lavender, Bitters, + Rest (not an herb but a valuable practice of self care) Recommended RESOURCES 🌱 Build your life changing herbal skills with me and become an herbalist! https://www.herbalistkristen.com/foun... 🍯 FREE Apothecary Essentials Checklist https://www.herbalistkristen.com/apot... Everything you need to know to create the perfect home apothecary and meet your needs including where to get your herbs, how to keep them fresh, what supplies you need, and more. 🎥 Watch Next: Learn the BASICS of Herbalism:  • Herbalism 101 Part 1: How To Make Medicina...  ) 🛠 RECOMMEND TOOLS/PEOPLE: 🛒 Browse My Shop: https://www.herbalistkristen.com/shop   / herbalistkristen     / herbalistkristen   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-karens-journey-towards-recovery My life has completely changed and my work has to change with it. This means I need to get honest with myself. As I step into the role of caretaker, that means getting clear on what I can sustain in my limited time and after a lot of reflection I have decided. I want to be an herbalist, not a youtuber, so I am going back to basics. No fancy edits, no performance. No excruciating writing sessions trying to get the perfect hook to feed the algorithm. Just a video podcast where I get to talk about plant medicine. Watch along on Youtube @herbalistkristen or where ever you get your podcasts by searching "HERB SCHOOL PODCAST" and I will see you there. ⭐️ Recommended RESOURCES 🌱 Build your life changing herbal skills with me and become an herbalist! https://www.herbalistkristen.com/foundations Get to know the 25 herbs, topics, medicine making tricks, and philosophy that you will come back to again and again for life! 🫖 Turn your medicine cabinet into an herbal apothecary: https://www.herbalistkristen.com/7dayapothecary Learn 10 Herbs that you can start using now and start thinking like an herbalist, putting herbs FIRST. 🍯 FREE Apothecary Essentials Checklist https://www.herbalistkristen.com/apothecaryguide Everything you need to know to create the perfect home apothecary and meet your needs including where to get your herbs, how to keep them fresh, what supplies you need, and more. 🛠 RECOMMEND TOOLS/PEOPLE: 🛒 Browse My Shop: https://www.herbalistkristen.com/shop 🌿 My Amazon Store Front [Featuring all my favorite herbal products and supplies] https://www.amazon.com/shop/herbalistkristen Get bite sized herbal lessons on social media! https://www.instagram.com/herbalistkristen https://www.tiktok.com/@herbalistkristen 👉 About Herbalist Kristen Hi, I’m Kristen Prosen —an herbal educator helping people learn how to use herbs FIRST instead of as a last resort and become the herbalist their families and communities need. Subscribe for actionable tips to learn and practice herbalism and grow your apothecary with plants that you will go back to over and over again. New episodes when ever I can make them around my busy life running and herbalism training program + taking care of clients. _________________________________ NOTE: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. While this channel may earn minimal sums when the viewer uses the links, the viewer is in NO WAY obligated to use these links. Thank you for your support! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🌱 Build your life changing herbal skills with me and become an herbalist! https://www.herbalistkristen.com/foun... Get to know the 25 herbs, topics, medicine making tricks, and philosophy that you will come back to again and again for life! 🌿 Want to become an herbalist? It’s not about memorizing “this herb for that symptom.” In this video, I’ll show you the Mandala of Wellness — my holistic framework that makes herbal medicine actually work. You’ll learn how to: ✨ See herbs as part of a bigger picture ✨ Use the 5 pillars of holistic health (nourishment, rest, mindset, movement, herbs) ✨ Move beyond symptom chasing into true root-cause healing This is the same framework I teach in my herbalism program EVERYDAY HERBALISM — and it can completely change how you approach plant medicine. 🍯 FREE Apothecary Essentials Checklist https://www.herbalistkristen.com/apot... Everything you need to know to create the perfect home apothecary and meet your needs including where to get your herbs, how to keep them fresh, what supplies you need, and more. 🫖 Turn your medicine cabinet into an herbal apothecary: https://www.herbalistkristen.com/7day... Learn 10 Herbs that you can start using now and start thinking like an herbalist, putting herbs FIRST. 🛠 RECOMMEND TOOLS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🌱 Build your life changing herbal skills with me and become an herbalist! https://www.herbalistkristen.com/foun... Get to know the 25 herbs, topics, medicine making tricks, and philosophy that you will come back to again and again for life! Most people come to herbalism looking for the “natural version” of their medications or over-the-counter remedies. But here’s the truth: herbal medicine isn’t about swapping pills for plants — it’s about asking better questions. In this video, I’ll show you how to think like an herbalist using my ABC+D Framework: ✨ Activate the potential for healing ✨ Build health with strong foundations ✨ Cleanse the body’s natural pathways ✨ Direct aid for targeted symptom support This shift takes you beyond symptom chasing — and into a way of working with herbs that actually supports root cause healing, resilience, and long-term health. If you’ve ever wondered why herbs sometimes feel like they “don’t work,” this perspective will change everything. 🍯 FREE Apothecary Essentials Checklist https://www.herbalistkristen.com/apot... Everything you need to know to create the perfect home apothecary and meet your needs including where to get your herbs, how to keep them fresh, what supplies you need, and more. 🫖 Turn your medicine cabinet into an herbal apothecary: https://www.herbalistkristen.com/7day... Learn 10 Herbs that you can start using now and start thinking like an herbalist, putting herbs FIRST. 🛠 RECOMMEND TOOLS 📱 SAY HI ON SOCIAL MEDIA   / herbalistkristen     / herbalistkristen   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you want to be the kind of person who thinks of HERBS FIRST we need to consider a few things and get out of the trap of thinking of plants as little green pills! In this episode, I talk about: the two types of people i work with most often the biggest mistake people make when working with herbsthe five things I take into consideration before giving someone an herb for their issues 🫖 Turn your medicine cabinet into an herbal apothecary: https://www.herbalistkristen.com/7day... Learn 10 Herbs that you can start using now and start thinking like an herbalist, putting herbs FIRST. 🍯 FREE Apothecary Essentials Checklist https://www.herbalistkristen.com/apot... Everything you need to know to create the perfect home apothecary and meet your needs including where to get your herbs, how to keep them fresh, what supplies you need, and more. 🛠 RECOMMEND TOOLS 📱 SAY HI ON SOCIAL MEDIA   / herbalistkristen     / herbalistkristen   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you want to be the kind of person who thinks of HERBS FIRST we need to start making that transition into an HERBS FIRST lifestyle. The easiest place to start is by making some common OTC swapsL In this episode, I talk about herbal alternatives for: common NSAIDS like aspirinheartburn medicinefever reducerssleep aidsantihistamines These herbs show you how to start thinking differently about how you take care of your body with plant medicine and get out of the medical model of thinking. 🫖 Turn your medicine cabinet into an herbal apothecary: https://www.herbalistkristen.com/7day... Learn 10 Herbs that you can start using now and start thinking like an herbalist, putting herbs FIRST. 🍯 FREE Apothecary Essentials Checklist https://www.herbalistkristen.com/apot... Everything you need to know to create the perfect home apothecary and meet your needs including where to get your herbs, how to keep them fresh, what supplies you need, and more. 🛠 RECOMMEND TOOLS 📱 SAY HI ON SOCIAL MEDIA   / herbalistkristen     / herbalistkristen   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most people discover herbs in the middle of a crisis — when they’ve already been handed a prescription, when side effects are piling up, or when they’re desperate for relief. That’s the worst time to meet your herbs. In this episode, I’ll talk about: 🌿 Why herbs almost never work the way you want them to in the middle of a crisis 🌿 Real stories of clients who waited too long — and how it held them back 🌿 The big mindset shift: becoming someone who thinks of herbs first 🌿 What changes when you already know your plants and have them on hand If you’re tired of Googling “what herb for this?” every time something comes up, this is where you start shifting from “green pill” thinking to a real holistic herbal practice. 🫖 Turn your medicine cabinet into an herbal apothecary: https://www.herbalistkristen.com/7day... Learn 10 Herbs that you can start using now and start thinking like an herbalist, putting herbs FIRST. 🍯 FREE Apothecary Essentials Checklist https://www.herbalistkristen.com/apot... Everything you need to know to create the perfect home apothecary and meet your needs including where to get your herbs, how to keep them fresh, what supplies you need, and more. 🛠 RECOMMEND TOOLS 📱 SAY HI ON SOCIAL MEDIA   / herbalistkristen     / herbalistkristen   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes herbs taste bad and that can be a barrier to many people using herbs in their daily lives. In this week’s video we cover how to make herbs taste BETTER so you will be more likely to taste them. We cover: ✅ 5 tastes of herbal medicine (plus astringency) ✅ 7 tips to improve your experience with the taste of herbs so you can take more plant medicine … and more 🔥 RESOURCES TO HELP YOU LEARN HERBALISM 📚 FREE INTRO TO HERBALISM COURSE MEET WITH ME EACH MONTH IN HERB SCHOOL 🌱 Mandala Wellness Apothecary for your herbal medicine needs ⬇️ More stuff you should check out ⬇️ Herbalist Kristen on YOUTUBE (incase you are a visual learner) SAY HI ON SOCIAL: Website Instagram TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you think that making herbal medicine and building the apothecary of your dreams needs to be expensive, complicated, or time consuming, think again! We can make SUPER strong medicine from dried herbs that make a huge impact in our lives. In this week’s episode we cover 5 herbs that can be used to make tinctures using dried plant material. We cover: ✅ what an apothecary is and a few tips to starting yours ✅ 5 Key herbs that make GREAT dried medicine (yarrow, milk thistle, astragalus, vitex, and white willow bark) ✅ how to make STRONG tinctures at home ✅ basics of advanced tincture ratios … and more 🔥 RESOURCES TO HELP YOU LEARN HERBALISM 📚 FREE INTRO TO HERBALISM COURSE MEET WITH ME EACH MONTH IN HERB SCHOOL 🌱 Mandala Wellness Apothecary for your herbal medicine needs ⬇️ More stuff you should check out ⬇️ Herbalist Kristen on YOUTUBE (incase you are a visual learner) SAY HI ON SOCIAL: Website Instagram TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to Work with PASSIONFLOWER In this week’s video we cover all the ins and outs of working with passionflower, one of my favorite herbs that I talk about ALL THE TIME This video will cover ✅ how passionflower works ✅ when to use passionflower ✅ basics of growing and wildcrafting passionflower ✅ making passionflower tinctures ✅ how to get the most out of passionflower for anxiety + Stress … and more 🔥 RESOURCES TO HELP YOU LEARN HERBALISM Join HERB SCHOOL to help you bring plant medicine into your daily life! 📚 FREE INTRO TO HERBALISM COURSE 🌱 Mandala Wellness Shop for all the herbal product recommendations that I use and love! ⬇️ More stuff you should check out ⬇️ 🌙 Join Mandala Mondays For Weekly(ish) Mini Herbalism Lessons! 🌙 SAY HI ON SOCIAL: Instagram TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Herbs for Anxiety Part II 🌱 To get the EXACT protocol I use with myself, my clients, and my friends, check out my HERBAL ANXIETY TOOLKIT: https://www.herbalistkristen.com/offe... In this week’s video, we do PART 2 of managing anxiety with herbs: BEST remedies for emergency anxiety care. As someone who has dealt with anxiety for years, I’m sharing what has worked for me and what I recommend to my clients. This video will cover: ✅ Why these tools work ✅ The role of GABA in anxiety + mental health ✅ Gaba Supplements ✅ Passionflower ✅ Using Lavender in place of Benzo's ✅ Honorable mentions like reishi, blue vervain, valerian, and kava ✅ lifestyle adjustments to consider 🔥 RESOURCES TO HELP YOU LEARN HERBALISM Join HERB SCHOOL to help you bring plant medicine into your daily life! 📚 FREE INTRO TO HERBALISM COURSE 🌱 Mandala Wellness Shop for all the herbal product recommendations that I use and love! ⬇️ More stuff you should check out ⬇️ 🌙 Join Mandala Mondays For Weekly(ish) Mini Herbalism Lessons! 🌙 SAY HI ON SOCIAL: Instagram TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🌱 To get the EXACT protocol I use with myself, my clients, and my friends, check out my HERBAL ANXIETY TOOLKIT: https://www.herbalistkristen.com/offe... 🌱 If you want to learn more about how to use holistic wellness interventions with HERBS and deep self care at the forefront and have me walk you through it all, JOIN HERB SCHOOL! In this week’s video, we dive into the easiest place to start managing anxiety: the herbs and supplements in my Herbal Anxiety Toolkit. As someone who has dealt with anxiety for years, I’m sharing what has worked for me and what I recommend to my clients. This video will cover: ✅ Understanding anxiety and its symptoms ✅ Tonic tools: Herbs and supplements for everyday use ✅ The benefits of Magnesium for mood regulation ✅ Why Vitamin D is crucial for mental health ✅ How Fish Oil (EPA) can improve anxiety and SSRI outcomes ✅ The calming effects of Skullcap ✅ The nourishing benefits of Oatstraw Before we dive in, I want to mention that all of these tools are SAFE TO USE with SSRIs, which are common anti-anxiety medications. However, always do your research and consult your doctor to ensure there are no interactions with whatever medications you are on. 🔥 RESOURCES TO HELP YOU LEARN HERBALISM 📚 FREE INTRO TO HERBALISM COURSE 🌱 Mandala Wellness Shop for all the herbal product recommendations that I use and love! ⬇️ More stuff you should check out ⬇️ 🌙 Join Mandala Mondays For Weekly(ish) Mini Herbalism Lessons! 🌙 SAY HI ON SOCIAL: Instagram TikTok Opening + closing Song: HORIZON LINER Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOW TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE SAFE WHEN USING HERBS. In this week’s episode of Herbs + Ease we answer the big question: are herbs actually SAFE? Just because they are natural, doesn't mean they are always safe and all herbs don't have the same safety profile! Today’s episode will cover ✅ the degree system of herbal safety ✅ how to keep your herbal practice safe ✅ how to take the extra step to cause no harm … and more 🔥 RESOURCES TO HELP YOU LEARN HERBALISM 📚 FREE INTRO TO HERBALISM COURSE 🌱 Mandala Wellness Apothecary for your herbal medicine needs ⬇️ More stuff you should check out ⬇️ Herbs + Ease YOUTUBE (incase you are a visual learner) 🌙 JOIN THE MANDALA MOON LETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE TIPS! 🌙 SAY HI ON SOCIAL: Website Instagram TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOW TO TAKE HERBS SO THEY ACTUALLY WORK! In this week’s episode of Herbs + Ease we cover how to dose your herbs and how long you need to take herbs so that they actually work! Herbs aren’t pharmaceuticals and they won’t work the same! We really need more than we think! Today’s episode will cover ✅ general dosage guidelines ✅ variables that effect herbal dosage ✅ the herbal safety spectrum ✅ using herbs for chronic and acute ailments ✅ the basics of giving herbs to kids … and more 🔥 RESOURCES TO HELP YOU LEARN HERBALISM 📚  FREE INTRO TO HERBALISM COURSE https://mandalawellness.online/seeds-of-herbal-wellness 🌱 Mandala Wellness Apothecary for your herbal medicine needs https://mandalawellness.online/apothecary ⬇️ More stuff you should check out ⬇️ Herbs + Ease Podcast (incase you prefer listening on the go!) https://open.spotify.com/show/6JYrhj2hgsva9iPBBWGMS1?si=8c44df965c344817 🌙 JOIN US ON MANDALA MONDAYS FOR EXCLUSIVE TIPS! 🌙 https://app.flodesk.com/form/61d1ed55a247a7a541995764/build SAY HI ON SOCIAL: Website: https://mandalawellness.online/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herbsandease TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@herbsandease Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Benefits of Skullcap! (Scutellaria Lateriflora) In this week’s video we cover the medicine of one of the BEST gentle, easy to use herbs for anxiety that shows up as stress and tension in the body: SKULLCAP This video will cover ✅ the uses of skullcap ✅ skullcap energetics ✅ dried vs fresh skullcap ✅ the personality type of skullcap users ✅ what types of anxiety would work best with skullcap … and more USE SKULLCAP10 to get 10% off your first bottle in the Mandala Wellness Apothecary 🔥 RESOURCES TO HELP YOU LEARN HERBALISM 📚 FREE INTRO TO HERBALISM COURSE 🌱 Mandala Wellness Apothecary for your herbal medicine needs ⬇️ More stuff you should check out ⬇️ Herbs + Ease YOUTUBE (incase you are a visual learner) 🌙 JOIN THE MANDALA MOON LETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE TIPS! 🌙 SAY HI ON SOCIAL: Website Instagram TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.