KPFA - The Herbal Highway

Guest host Renée Camila interviews Blanca Diaz of Mama Maiz. Listen in as they unpack decolonization within the context of herbalism, traditional ways, and ancestral reclamation. The post Decolonizing Medicine – August 13, 2019 appeared first on KPFA.

The Herbal Highway enhances the community’s knowledge of herbal medicine and alternative choices to standard medical practices for healing. In order to have balanced life, The Herbal Highway actively supports and promotes Indigenous land rights, protection of sacred sites and the sustainability of the Earth as integral parts of individual, community and global healing. Hosted and produced by Karyn Sanders and Sarah Holmes.

Join Sarah Holmes in championing plants. In part two of this series she explores practices for respectful use of plants as well as celebrates more of our California Native plants. Part two of two. Fund drive. The post Plant Manifesto – Part 2 – July 30, 2019 appeared first on KPFA.

Listen in as Sarah Holmes champions plants. She explores the importance of plants and our dependence upon them as well as celebrates some of our California Native plants. Part one of two. Fund drive. The post Plant Manifesto – Part 1 – July 23, 2019 appeared first on KPFA.

Learn basic herbal medicine making with an emphasis on ancestral, folk traditions. Guest host Renée Camila shares recipes from her own kitchen and other esteemed, energetic herbalists. The post Herbal How-To and Recipes – July 16, 2019 appeared first on KPFA.

Join Sarah Holmes and her guest Donell Barlow as they discuss ancestral foods, the politics of food and staying healthy with plants. The post Ancestral Foods – July 09, 2019 appeared first on KPFA.

Join Sarah Holmes for an exploration of stress, how it impacts us and how the plants can support our well being. The post Stressed Out? – July 2, 2019 appeared first on KPFA.

Join Sarah Holmes for an exploration of summer and what it means to be in harmony with this vibrant time of the year. The post Welcome to Summer! – June 27, 2019 appeared first on KPFA.

Guest host Renée Camila interviews Batul True Heart. Batul is a queer, two-spirit, indigenous, mestizx (Yaqui/Panamanian/Spanish) plant person, people person, and prayer person. Join us as we discuss reclaiming ancestral medicine, Curanderismo, and cultural responsibility. The post Interview with Batul True Heart – June 20, 2019 appeared first on KPFA.

Guest host Emiliano Lemus interviews Chochenyo and Karkin Ohlone leader Corinna Gould about The Sogorea Te’ Land Trust, an East Bay urban indigenous women-led project. They discuss re-envisioning what it means to live on Ohlone land, and current opportunities to be in relationship with plants and the sacred in this place. The post Interview with Corinna Gould – June 13, 2019 appeared first on KPFA.

Join Karyn Sanders live with your herbal questions. The post Call-Ins with Karyn – June 6, 2019 appeared first on KPFA.

Join Sarah Holmes for an exploration of herbs to support your health while living in a busy urban environment. The post City Living – May 30, 2019 appeared first on KPFA.

The Herbal Highway enhances the community’s knowledge of herbal medicine and alternative choices to standard medical practices for healing. In order to have balanced life, The Herbal Highway actively supports and promotes Indigenous land rights, protection of sacred sites and the sustainability of the Earth as integral parts of individual, community and global healing. Hosted and produced by Karyn Sanders and Sarah Holmes.

Join Sarah Holmes for a discussion of the importance of story and how stories can heal us or keep us in place. Hosted live by Renee Camila. Fund drive The post How Story Heals – May 16, 2019 appeared first on KPFA.

Join Sarah Holmes interviewing Michele Lee, author of Working the Roots: Over 400 Years of Traditional African American Healing. Fund drive. The post Working the Roots – May 9, 2019 appeared first on KPFA.