Best Rosalee De La Foret Podcasts (2025)

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Linden with Josh Williams + Linden Blossom Syrup 53:25

6d ago53:25

53:25

I had such a lovely time chatting with this week’s podcast guest, Josh Williams, about one of my favorite tree medicines, and one that is often found in urban landscapes – the lovely linden (Tilia spp.). Josh shared so many gems about this beloved tree, from harvesting tips to how to make the most of its medicine, and he even told a beautiful story…

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Milky Oats with Yemaya Kimmel + Oh Happy Day Tincture Formula 1:01:50

13d ago1:01:50

1:01:50

In this week’s episode, I sat down with the lovely Yemaya Kimmel to discuss milky oats (Avena sativa). Yemaya is not only a wonderful herbalist, but as you’ll see in this episode, she’s also an amazing singer! She shared so many deep insights about the benefits of milky oats – an herb that most people these days could probably benefit from – plus a…

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Red Osier Dogwood with Tiffany Harper + Postpartum Relieving Peri-Soak 54:37

20d ago54:37

54:37

I was so happy when today’s podcast guest, Tiffany Harper, told me she’d like to talk about red osier dogwood (Cornus sericea syn. C. stolonifera). This striking shrub is very common in North America, both in wild lands and cultivated landscapes, and I was excited to learn more about it! Tiffany brings so much heart and wisdom to everything she sha…

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Blue Vervain with Thomas Easley + GTFTS Tincture Blend 1:19:39

27d ago1:19:39

1:19:39

It was such a joy to have my good friend, Thomas Easley, on the show. For some reason, the herb he chose to discuss – blue vervain – surprised me (perhaps because it hit so close to home?), but his insights about it were both thoughtful and expansive. He shared about the type of person who tends to really benefit from vervain, the best time of day …

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Four Powerful Herbal Allies for Cooling Inflammation 6:53

1M ago6:53

6:53

There are so many ways that working with herbs can benefit you – and health challenges related to chronic inflammation are no exception. In this short compilation, I share four of my favorite herbs that help to cool inflammation, along with some of the specific inflammatory conditions where these herbs shine. By the end of this episode, you’ll see …

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Cacao with Marcos Pachett + Pozol recipe 1:25:32

1M ago1:25:32

1:25:32

Who doesn’t love cacao in some way, shape, or form? (Of course, dark chocolate is the best kind of chocolate in my not-so-humble opinion, but that’s beside the point.) In this episode, I got to interview Marcos Patchett, a London herbalist with a very interesting backstory, who also happens to be an expert on cacao. Marcos shared so many fascinatin…

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A Conversation with 7Song + Smoke Inhalation and Herbal Medicine Handout 1:15:52

2M ago1:15:52

1:15:52

I’ve been wanting to have 7Song on the podcast for a really long time now, so it was exciting to finally get to sit and chat with him. 7Song is well known for his work in first aid and disaster relief, and our conversation touched on many different aspects of this work. People often want to help when there’s been a natural disaster like a hurricane…

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Thyme with Dr. Orna Izakson + Herbal Steam for Respiratory Health 49:17

2M ago49:17

49:17

A major hazard of inviting herbalists on this show is that with each conversation, I get so excited about the herb we discussed that I want to run out and get it and start working with it right away! I often have to remind myself that I don’t need to try every single herb, and that many of my most versatile and beloved herbal allies are the ones th…

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A Conversation with Rosemary Gladstar 1:03:08

2M ago1:03:08

1:03:08

Rosemary Gladstar was the very first person I interviewed for this podcast nearly four years ago, and it was truly an honor to be able to have her on the show again. She is such a presence in the world, having brought so much love and wisdom to the herbal community for decades. Rosemary’s work has inspired many thousands (at least!) of budding and …

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Lobelia inflata with joAnna Sanchez + Lobelia Acetract 55:58

2M ago55:58

55:58

You’re in for a treat! In this episode, I had such a delightful conversation with joAnna Sanchez, who has been “beckoned by the plants,” as she so lovingly puts it, for decades. She shares such hope for the world, gained through her work with the plants and relationships with other students of nature, and her positive attitude is infectious – I fou…

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Redwood with Julie Caldwell+ Redwood Pots de Crème 1:21:06

3M ago1:21:06

1:21:06

This conversation with Julie Caldwell was such a joy! It brought me back to a time when I was just a baby herbalist studying in Santa Cruz, California, where the surrounding mountains are home to countless towering redwood trees. The redwood forest where Julie lives is a few hundred miles north of Santa Cruz – but as she pointed out, the entire nor…

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Yarrow with Dr. Jacqui Wilkins + Heart + Boundaries Oxymel 46:37

3M ago46:37

46:37

I was thrilled to have a chance to interview Dr. Jacqui Wilkins! I’ve been following her on social media for some time now, and her posts always brighten my day with their beauty and insight. Our conversation went so many places – from the ways that herbalism can reconnect us with the land and our ancestors, to more technical aspects of how chemica…

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Wintergreen with Bevin Cohen + FOREST: a Winter Healing Tea 53:29

3M ago53:29

53:29

It was such a delight to sit down and chat with Bevin Cohen – he has such a deep love and appreciation for plants, and so many gems of herbal wisdom to share! Our conversation was centered around wintergreen, a plant that he has been learning with since he was a child, but also touched on so many other aspects of living a life rooted in herbalism: …

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Chickweed with KhadiYah Preciado + Itch Relief Oil 36:22

3M ago36:22

36:22

It was such a pleasure to have KhadiYah Preciado on the podcast - her curiosity about the plant world and its many gifts is inspiring, and it was just delightful to hear about her love for chickweed and the ways that she works with this abundant springtime herb! One of the many ways that KhadiYah works with chickweed is in her Itch Relief Oil – a f…

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Licorice with Dr. Ryan Shepherd + Qi-Boosting Chicken 51:13

4M ago51:13

51:13

It was such a joy to meet Dr. Ryan Shepherd! In our conversation, we dove into the many benefits of licorice root, which is one of the most frequently worked-with plants in herbal medicine, thanks to its wide use in Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas. Ryan also shared about his herbal journey from London to China to Texas – a story that is perha…

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Hawthorn with EagleSong Gardener + Hawthorn Oxymel 1:21:27

4M ago1:21:27

1:21:27

It’s always an honor to connect with EagleSong, and this conversation was no exception. She has such a deep and dynamic presence in the herbal world, and I knew our conversation would be rich with wisdom and insight. We talked about the interconnectedness of people, plants, the earth, and human history—big, beautiful themes that EagleSong brings to…

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Ashitaba with Carin Fortin + Ashitaba Honey with Rose, Burdock, and Light Root 1:01:58

4M ago1:01:58

1:01:58

Sometimes, I have a pretty good idea what guests on the podcast are going to talk about. But going in to this conversation with Carin Fortin, I wasn’t sure what to expect - I knew very little about Carin and even less about her chosen herb, ashitaba (Angelica keiskei)! At first I thought this plant would be similar to angelica (Angelica archangelic…

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Questions to Ask Before Buying Herbs with Ann Armbrecht 59:24

4M ago59:24

59:24

Where do your herbs really come from? What happens before they land in your tea cup, tincture bottle, or spice jar? The journey from seed to shelf is full of twists and turns, and the choices we make as herbalists and consumers can shape that journey in meaningful ways. In this episode, I’m talking with Ann Armbrecht, the author of Following the He…

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Japanese Knotweed with Timothy Scott + Japanese Knotweed Pickles 1:15:24

5M ago1:15:24

1:15:24

When Tim Scott’s book, Invasive Plant Medicine, came out in 2010, it was an instant favorite of mine. In fact, it still influences the way I view plants and the natural world! I was so delighted to finally have the chance to interview Tim, and our conversation touched on many important threads from the book – from the question “what is native” to s…

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Behind the Scenes with Emilie Thomas-Anderson + Black Walnut 59:51

5M ago59:51

59:51

I’m a big fan of behind-the-scenes stories – apparently, even, when it comes to my own podcast and school! While I might be the face of Herbs with Rosalee, it’s important to me that you know about the amazing team that works to support everything we do here. In today’s episode, I had a delightful conversation with Emilie Thomas-Anderson, who serves…

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How to Join Our Free Medicine Making Webinar + Herbal Mini Course 2:28

5M ago2:28

2:28

Register for our free webinar, “Avoid Common Herbal Pitfalls So You Can Make Remedies That Heal,” by visiting http://www.herbalminicourse.com/. In this webinar, my co-teacher Emily Han and I will be diving into the most common mistakes people make when working with herbs (as well as how to avoid them). You’ll also get access to our free Rooted Medi…

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Why I Went Back to Herbal School 22:52

5M ago22:52

22:52

Where are you in your herbal learning journey? Where would you like to go? What steps will you take to get there? These are all questions I’ve asked myself many times over the years, and reflecting upon the answers has helped to guide me to where I am today. Last year, one of the answers that jumped out at me was: go back to herbal school! This may…

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Ashwagandha for Sleep + Ashwagandha Side Effects 22:12

6M ago22:12

22:12

Ashwagandha is one of the most revered herbs in the Ayurvedic tradition, and it’s easy to see why! This amazing herb can be a wonderful ally if you’re struggling with sleep issues, anxiety, and stress – and even if you’re not. It’s a wonderfully grounding and rejuvenative herb that, when taken at the right dose, can support your health in so many w…

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Marshmallow with Lucy Jones + Marshmallow Leaf Fomentation 1:19:56

6M ago1:19:56

1:19:56

A few months ago, a listener emailed me to suggest I bring herbalist Lucy Jones on the podcast - and I’m so glad she did! I bought one of Lucy’s books and almost immediately filled it with notes and highlights, and I was delighted when she agreed to come on the show and talk about one of my favorite plants, marshmallow. In this conversation, Lucy s…

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Elderberry with Helen Ward + Elderberry Syrup recipe 1:05:43

7M ago1:05:43

1:05:43

I had the pleasure of meeting Helen Ward earlier this year at an herbal retreat in Italy, and I was immediately taken with her warm and kind spirit. It was such a joy to catch up with her again in this interview! Helen’s connection with elderberry runs deep, and in this conversation we get to hear all about how this plant became such a big part of …

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Rhodiola with Robert Rogers + Fresh Roseroot Tincture 57:33

7M ago57:33

57:33

It was such an honor to sit down again with Robert Rogers - he’s been working with plants for over fifty years and has such a wealth of knowledge to share! I was so excited that he chose to discuss rhodiola, a plant that I love to reach for in the cold, dark days of winter. Robert was a key player in getting sustainable sources of the plant to the …

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Benefits of Sage Herb + Sore Throat Relief Recipe [Replay] 19:57

7M ago19:57

19:57

In honor of this week's Thanksgiving holiday in the US, we're replaying a listener favorite here at Herbs with Rosalee - The Benefits of Sage! There are sooooo many benefits of sage! In the United States, the sage herb often gets ignored except as a tasty addition to the Thanksgiving stuffing. But there are lots of reasons to love sage every day of…

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Botany for Herbalists with Thomas Elpel + Oleaster Family Sample Page from Botany in a Day 1:01:54

7M ago1:01:54

1:01:54

I’ve known Thomas Elpel for several years, and was really excited to have the chance to talk with him again. Tom sat down with me to discuss how a basic understanding of botany can be helpful for herbalists, but our conversation went way beyond that. While not strictly an herbalist, Tom is definitely a plant person through and through, and his curi…

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Spoof Herb Commercial and Cooling Inflammation Promo 6:38

7M ago6:38

6:38

I’ve got something a little bit different for this week’s episode! You know all those commercials for pharmaceutical drugs? The ones that list all the crazy side effects while showing people strolling on the beach or at a dinner party having fun? Well, for this week’s episode I envisioned what it might be like if there was a similar ad for herbs. Y…

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Kava Kava with Beth Ebbing Johnson + Kava Kolada 54:03

8M ago54:03

54:03

I’ve known Beth for many years, and I knew from experience that the two of us were going to have a lively conversation! It was a joy to sit down with her to discuss kava - a plant that has been supporting her since day one of her herbal journey, and one that I have also found to be super helpful in times of stress and anxiety. Beth has gotten to kn…

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Black Birch with Amelia South + Tummy Ache Tea 33:48

8M ago33:48

33:48

I’ve only worked with black birch a little bit, and I was really excited when Amelia South told me she was interested in discussing this beautiful tree! Amelia had so much to share about black birch, and I left the conversation wishing I could be out in the woods smelling and tasting it right then. I’d be surprised if you don’t leave this episode f…

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Lavender with Pam Montgomery + Lavender Syrup 1:03:30

8M ago1:03:30

1:03:30

I’ve heard about Pam Montgomery for many years, so I was excited to finally meet her! Pam’s approach to herbalism really focuses on developing relationships with the plants, and it was fascinating to hear her discuss the ways she makes those connections and gets to know herbs on a deeper level. Pam recently had the opportunity to do a deep-dive wit…

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Elder Leaf with Patricia Kyritsi Howell + Green Cooling Salve 47:19

8M ago47:19

47:19

It’s been many years since Patricia and I have been together in person, and it was an honor to sit down with her again and hear her stories and wisdom. She had a lot of insights to share about the process of becoming a Registered Herbalist through the American Herbalists Guild (including why you would want to do so in the first place!), as well as …

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Reishi with Yarrow Willard + Reishi Dual Extract 1:02:28

9M ago1:02:28

1:02:28

It was such a pleasure to have Yarrow on the show! Yarrow is a dynamic speaker who is super passionate about building relationships with herbs and their ecosystems. As you’ll hear in this conversation, Yarrow sees herbalism as a bridge to help people tune back in to the natural world, and he weaves in nature connection with everything he does. Yarr…

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Elderberry with Holly Bellebuono + Bright Vinegar for Colds recipe 44:32

9M ago44:32

44:32

I’ve been emailing with Holly for years, but as much as we’ve interacted via email and recipe exchange, this was our first time face-to-face and it was great to finally get the chance to meet her! In this episode, Holly shares so much fascinating information about elderberry (one of my very favorite herbs!) - from folklore, to crafty uses for the t…

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Herbs for the Cold and Flu Season - Sign up Today! 6:51

9M ago6:51

6:51

In place of a regular podcast this week, I’m offering an entire webinar all about working with herbs during the cold and flu season! In this webinar, we’ll look at five of my very favorite herbs to work with to help with common cold and flu symptoms, as well as to help prevent getting sick in the first place! When you join the webinar, I’ll also sh…

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What People Often Get Wrong About Herbal Energetics (And Why it Bothers Me) 19:22

9M ago19:22

19:22

When I first started studying herbs over two decades ago, I learned herbs (like many people do) by memorizing herbal actions, memorizing lists, and then throwing it all together. But I found that choosing herbs for people using these memorized lists didn’t always work, which was incredibly discouraging! Luckily, I found out about herbal energetics,…

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Herbal Energetics of Thyme 15:32

10M ago15:32

15:32

It’s easy to love the taste of thyme in stews and roasts and sauces, but have you taken the time to really taste thyme? When you have really good quality thyme, it’s highly aromatic and very spicy and hot! Tasting an herb and experiencing how it feels in your body when you take it as food and medicine is at the heart of herbal energetics. This syst…

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Meadowsweet + Meadowsweet Pain Relief Tea 17:44

10M ago17:44

17:44

There are so many medicinal benefits of meadowsweet herb! Some people think of meadowsweet simply as a natural form of aspirin. While it does shine at relieving pain (especially a particular type of pain!), meadowsweet’s gifts go far beyond this. In this episode, I’ll be sharing my love of this beautiful member of the rose family, as well as one of…

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Magnolia with Leslie Williams + Magnolia Bark Oxymel recipe 51:04

10M ago51:04

51:04

This is the first time I’ve sat down with Leslie, and I enjoyed listening to her winding story of learning about herbs through the decades! I was equally amazed by the extensive information she shared about the medicinal benefits of magnolia. She really opened my eyes to the gifts of this beautiful, ancient tree. Leslie shared several ways to work …

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

10M 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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Mugwort with Molly Meehan Brown + Herbal Garland recipe 48:39

11M 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

11M 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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Sumac with Phyllis Light + Sumac Elderberry Syrup recipe 57:37

11M 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

12M 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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Gingko with Mary Morgaine Squire + Sweet Memory Tea 47:50

12M 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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Stinging Nettle with Kristine Brown + Homeschool Curriculum Sample 46:28

1y 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

1y 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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Plants at Risk with Susan Leopold + List of Possible Substitutions 55:13

1y 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

1y 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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