Herb Mentor Radio

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Welcome to Herb Mentor Radio, your go-to herbal podcast for exploring the transformative world of herbs and herbal medicine, brought to you by LearningHerbs. Join hosts John Gallagher and Tara Ruth as they interview herbalists, sharing inspiring stories, practical tips, and time-tested wisdom. Discover how herbs can enhance your health, enrich your meals, and support your everyday life. Whether you’re a beginner to herbal education, curious about natural remedies, or an experienced herbalist seeking fresh insights, each episode is packed with actionable advice to help you unlock the healing power of plants.

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Recent Episodes
  • Rosalee de la Forêt: Cooling Inflammation
    Apr 17, 2025 – 01:05:57
  • Herb Notes: Roses – How They Soothe the Heart, Skin & Body
    Mar 30, 2025 – 02:23
  • Tesia Love: Understanding Ayurveda
    Mar 16, 2025 – 50:11
  • Herb Notes: Violets – Soothing Skin, Easing Coughs, and Lifting Spirits
    Feb 28, 2025 – 02:32
  • Rita Hogan: Demystifying Canine Herbalism
    Feb 16, 2025 – 47:06
  • Herb Notes: Chickweed – The Mighty Spring Green
    Jan 30, 2025 – 02:03
  • EagleSong Gardener: Hawthorn & The Thorny Path to Herbal Wisdom
    Jan 17, 2025 – 58:09
  • Herb Notes: 3 Reasons Not To Run Out Of Thyme
    Dec 31, 2024 – 02:21
  • Herbal Remedies for Sleep, Pain, and Winter Wellness–with John & Tara
    Dec 13, 2024 – 01:01:34
  • Herb Notes: Peppermint– A Digestive Soother, Nervous System Ally, And Natural Pain Reliever
    Dec 1, 2024 – 02:10
  • Gabe Garms: Supercharge Your Herbal Allies with the Power of Miso
    Nov 17, 2024 – 50:33
  • Herb Notes: 3 Modern Benefits for an Ancient Spice
    Nov 2, 2024 – 02:46
  • Lisa Fazio: Italian-American Folk Herbalism
    Oct 19, 2024 – 55:23
  • Herb Notes: Cinnamon– An Ally For Digestion, The Immune System, And Oral Health
    Sep 29, 2024 – 02:41
  • Lucretia VanDyke: Listening When the Plants Talk
    Sep 15, 2024 – 01:06:58
  • Herb Notes: Rosemary's Benefits—Digestive Health, Hair Growth, and Memory Support
    Sep 1, 2024 – 02:40
  • Asia Suler: The Power of Plant Communication
    Aug 17, 2024 – 55:59
  • Herb Notes: Mullein’s Miracles - From Dry Coughs to Ear Aches
    Jul 28, 2024 – 02:42
  • Jiling Lin: Understanding the Five Elements
    Jul 14, 2024 – 01:03:41
  • Herb Notes: The Benefits of Linden
    Jun 30, 2024 – 02:46
  • Christopher Hobbs: Demystifying Medicinal Mushrooms
    Jun 23, 2024 – 53:28
  • Herb Notes: Lemon Balm—Real Aroma-Therapy and Essential Benefits
    Jun 2, 2024 – 02:21
  • Chamomile, Herbs for Hair Growth, and Garden Companion Planting
    May 12, 2024 – 46:11
  • Herb Notes: The Heart of Hawthorn
    May 4, 2024 – 02:28
  • John & Tara: Herbs for Spring
    Apr 13, 2024 – 01:08:10
  • Amanda McQuade Crawford
    Jan 22, 2017 – 01:07:56
  • Herb Notes: Going Beyond Chamomile Tea with 3 Key Benefits
    Apr 2, 2024 – 02:46
  • Maria Christodoulou: Celebrating Greek Herbalism
    Mar 17, 2024 – 54:53
  • Herb Notes: Echinacea, Three Benefits and One Caution
    Mar 3, 2024 – 02:38
  • Anna Rósa Grasalæknir: Herbalism for Refugees
    Feb 11, 2024 – 57:41
  • Herb Notes: Elderberry (Top 3 Benefits + Which Color Berry NOT to Eat)
    Feb 4, 2024 – 02:47
  • John & Tara’s Herbal Guide for The Whole Year
    Jan 21, 2024 – 01:07:57
  • Herb Notes: Coffee! It's complicated.
    Jan 7, 2024 – 03:39
  • Elizabeth Guthrie: The Trauma Informed Herbalist
    Dec 15, 2023 – 51:43
  • Herb Notes: The 3 Soothing Benefits of Calendula
    Nov 1, 2023 – 03:04
  • Nathan Wright: An Epic Chaga Foraging Adventure
    Oct 8, 2023 – 01:10:16
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    Oct 1, 2023 – 03:18
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    Sep 14, 2023 – 58:53
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    Sep 2, 2023 – 03:51
  • Elise & Jeff Higley: From Home Garden to Major Herb Farm
    Aug 19, 2023 – 52:39
  • Herb Notes: Going Beyond the Sting of Nettles
    Aug 1, 2023 – 03:06
  • Jason Knight: Survival Skills for Herbalists
    Jul 15, 2023 – 57:17
  • Herb Notes: The Resilient and Restorative Dandelion
    Jul 4, 2023 – 03:26
  • Chanchal Cabrera: On Holistic Cancer Care
    Jun 18, 2023 – 48:50
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    Jun 6, 2023 – 03:03
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    May 20, 2023 – 56:42
  • Herb Notes: 3 Healing Ways to Use Catnip
    May 9, 2023 – 03:01
  • Shereel Washington: On Black North American Herbalism Recipes & Story Medicine
    Apr 23, 2023 – 01:00:36
  • Herb Notes: Medicinal Uses of Yarrow
    Apr 3, 2023 – 02:38
  • Nada Beydoun & Fatima Matar: the Life-Changing Magic of Milkweed for Monarch Butterflies
    Mar 18, 2023 – 44:42
Recent Reviews
  • Forgetting in Paradise
    A staple of my ongoing herbal education.
    Not only do I follow the podcast, I get the email newsletter and frequently look things up on the website. You all are so generous with your time and knowledge. Please keep up the good work!
  • strangenickname
    Informative & Fun
    I have been following learning Herb for many many years and was so excited when I saw they had a podcast. The show is full of useful information that anyone can use.
  • NamasteNatalie
    Love
    Very informative and easy to listen to. Thank you!
  • Von40827
    Herb Mentor Radio ROCKS!
    I have learned so much from this wonderful podcast!!
  • Aimee🙂
    Great intro to herbs
    I’m a new listener and new to herbs and I have found these interviews to be interesting and informative. I love the pacing, the thoughtfulness, and the herb profiles! Thank you!
  • Prince Hal Truestaff
    Woot! Woot! He’s back.
    I listened to all the prior episodes and got something from each one.
  • Natalie Nic D
    Great show!
    New episodes please! :) Bring EagleSong back…she’s so great to listen to! Great questions, thanks for putting out!
  • Kimberly Kling
    So much goodness!
    Thank you for the awesome podcast. I've learned so much and I love the mix of practicallity and "woo woo". John is a great interviewer and offers a lot of different view points through his guests. Love it!
  • Wild Rose Apothecary
    Exciting
    I love herbmentor and am so excited about the podcasts!
  • Noeliajoy
    My favorite podcast!
    I clean houses as my part-time job while I am in school and I listen to podcasts while I work. John's herb mentor podcasts are my favorite!! I even went to his learning herbs website and downloaded all of his older podcasts to listen to. Every single interview is informative and inspiring. He makes working with herbs seem attainable. This is a great podcast!!
  • Child of No.133
    Great intro to herbs as Medicine
    I am a beginner to using herbs for my own health, and feel a deep connection to plants, that I do not fully understand yet. I really appreciate this podcast and the great interviews with herbalist masters who share their knowledge and experience for free. Way to go!
  • TLSheppard
    Great Herbal Podcast
    I am new to learning about herbs and love this podcast. It covers a wide range of topics and the guests are very interesting.
  • Fit Mystique
    Desire to Learn More...
    John approaches herbalism from a modern viewpoint, not a quirky herbish eccentric. Though I have never been interested in herbal remedies - besides drinking green teas - I now am excited to experience this realm of endless possibilities. Keep it coming!
  • Deborah L.RN
    Best, most useful!!!!
    These are the best and most useful herbal podcast. So much more at the HerbMentor Website!
  • jeremiah humble
    super,great fantastic!
    I came across this while following links on itunes. Well I must say that this podcast rocks the house ,I am hooked . I will be learning as much as I can from this and enjoying every second of it!
  • chuckletushy
    john rocks
    the down to earth way john speaks really makes it easy to understand this info.
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