KPFA - The Herbal Highway

Join Sarah Holmes for an exploration of the topic, Loving Fiercely in Times of Turmoil. In this two part series she explores plants to support us during challenging times. Sarah covers plants to support our healing from disconnection, supporting our personal work, boundaries, balancing the mind and heart, courage and heart opening. Photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash The post Loving Fiercely in Times of Turmoil – Part 1 appeared first on KPFA.

Join Sarah Holmes and her guest, Kat Maier, for a discussion of tending our hearts with a focus on cholesterol, statens and heart health. Kat is a clinical herbalist, founder of Sacred Plant Traditions in Charlottesville, VA and author of Energetic Herbalism: A Guide to Sacred Plant Traditions Integrating Elements of Vitalism, Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine.  Follow us @theherbalhighway on Instagram  and Facebook.   The post Tending our Hearts – November 28, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

Join Sarah Holmes and guest Elisa Marina Alvarado for a discussion of ancestral healing, curanderismo and emotional health. Originally aired 04.27.2021. Follow us @theherbalhighway on Instagram  and Facebook.   The post Ancestral Healing – November 21, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

Our regularly scheduled programming is preempted from 6am to 9pm (PST) today for a special fundraiser. During this one-day event, we air old and new broadcasts that demonstrate the richness of the Pacifica Radio Archives and how important it is that we ensure their preservation and accessibility. We appreciate your understanding and support in contributing to the success of this important initiative.   The post Preempted for Pacifica Radio Archives Fundraiser appeared first on KPFA.

Join host Renée Camila for an exploration of herbs that can support us in cultivating endurance during difficult times. With special attention to navigating the void that precedes profound change, this exploration is relevant to the pandemic and beyond. Replay from February 2nd, 2021. The post Cultivating Endurance – November 7, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

Tune in for an exploration of fear; working with your fears and plants to support your work. Sarah Holmes hosts. Happy Halloween! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theherbalhighway. The post The Herbal Highway – October 31, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

Host Emiliano Lemus reviews the basics on herbal medicine making. Tune in for a how-to episode focusing on medicinal teas, tinctures, and oils. Emiliano shared resources for listeners seeking to be in support of Gaza, including Jewish Voice for Peace’s calls to action and Build Palestine’s Trusted Organizations to Donate to Palestine. Aurora Levins Morales’ Patreon can be found here. The Bay Area Herbal Response Team’s workshop “The Prepared Herbal Protester” can be found here. Follow The Herbal Highway on Facebook and Instagram @theherbalhighway. The post Medicine Making 101 – October 24, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

Join Renée Camila in conversation with Asian American herbalist, acupuncturist, and educator Erin Masako Wilkins about identity herbalism, traditional Asian energetics, and her personal story in weaving her Japanese heritage into her practice. During their discussion Erin draws from 13 years experience as a practitioner and shares formative plant stories from childhood. Erin is also the author of Asian American Herbalism: Traditional and Modern Healing Practices for Everyday Wellness, released October 17th of 2023. Follow us on Instagram @theherbalhighway. Hosted and produced by Karyn Sanders and Sarah Holmes. Additionally hosted by Emiliano Lemus and Renee Camila. The post Asian American Herbalism with Erin Masako Wilkins – October 17, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

Join Sarah Holmes @blueotterschool as she focuses on herbs to support kidney and bladder health. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @theherbalhighway. The post Kidney & Bladder Support – October 10, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

Sarah Holmes interviews Sara Calvosa Olson, author of Chími Nu’am: Native California Foodways for the Contemporary Kitchen. Follow their discussion as they explore Native California foods, food sovereignty, recipes, ethics of wildcrafting, community and more. This is part 3 of a three-part series with Sara Calvosa Olsen. Fund drive. Visit Sara’s website at akihsara.com, and follow her on Instagram at @thefrybreadriot. Follow The Herbal Highway on Facebook and Instagram @theherbalhighway. Photo by Ksenia Makagonova on Unsplash. The post Food Sovereignty: Part 3 – October 3, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

Sarah Holmes interviews Sara Calvosa Olson, author of Chími Nu’am: Native California Foodways for the Contemporary Kitchen. Follow their discussion as they explore Native California foods, food sovereignty, recipes, ethics of wildcrafting, community and more. This is part 2 of a three-part series with Sara Calvosa Olsen. Hosted live by Emiliano Lemus. Fund drive. Visit Sara’s website at akihsara.com, and follow her on Instagram at @thefrybreadriot. Follow The Herbal Highway on Facebook and Instagram @theherbalhighway. The post Food Sovereignty: Part 2 – September 26, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

Sarah Holmes interviews Sara Calvosa Olson, author of Chími Nu’am: Native California Foodways for the Contemporary Kitchen. Follow their discussion as they explore Native California foods, food sovereignty, recipes, ethics of wildcrafting, community and more. This is part 1 of a three-part series with Sara Calvosa Olsen. Hosted live by Renée Camila. Fund drive. Visit Sara’s website at akihsara.com, and follow her on Instagram at @thefrybreadriot. Follow The Herbal Highway on Facebook and Instagram @theherbalhighway. The post Food Sovereignty: Part 1 – September 19, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

Listen in as Sarah Holmes discusses the health considerations for all of us as people return to school. She focuses on herbs and strategies to stay healthy during this transition.  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @theherbalhighway. Photo by Henry Be on Unsplash The post Back to School – September 12, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

Join Renée Camila for an exploration of the medicine of the humble Oat plant. She discusses their folklore, their physical and spiritual virtues, and how to make their medicine. Follow us on Instagram @theherbalhighway. Hosted and produced by Karyn Sanders and Sarah Holmes. Additionally hosted by Emiliano Lemus and Renée Camila. The post Avena Medicine – September 5, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

Join Sarah Holmes @blueotterschool for the next episode of her series on digestion. Learn more about how your body works and the herbs to support us when our bodies aren’t working so well. In this week’s episode, Sarah focuses on the liver and gallbladder, their roles in digestion and the herbs to support liver function. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @theherbalhighway. The post Digest: Liver – August 29, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.