KPFA - The Herbal Highway

Join Karyn Sanders @blueotterschool as she discusses herbs to work with patterns of destructive behavior. Previously aired 12.18.2008. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @theherbalhighway. The post Working with Destructive Behavior – August 22, 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 moves down the digestive tract and focuses on the gut, what is happening in the small and large intestines and herbs to support optimal health. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @theherbalhighway. The post Digest: Gut – August 15, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

Join Sarah Holmes @blueotterschool for the first 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 mouth and stomach health as well as how the mind and nervous system play a part. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @theherbalhighway. Photo by Anna Pelzer on Unsplash The post Digest: Mind, Mouth and Stomach – August 8, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

Join Renée Camila for an explanation of the humble practice that is respiratory steaming. She explores accessible culinary herbs and classic respiratory tonics to support healthy breathing. She also pays special attention to how steaming can support us during Fire Season. Join us on Instagram. The post Respiratory Steams – August 1, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

Join Sarah Holmes as she features one of her favorite plants, burdock. Listen in for the medicine, meals and mysteries of burdock. Some surprise plant guests may also be brought in. Fund drive. Follow us on Instagram @theherbalhighway and Facebook @theherbalhighway. Photo by Peter Hoogmoed on Unsplash The post Plant Profile: Burdock – July 25, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

Join Renée Camila for an exploration of all things Skullcap. She discusses their folklore, their physical and spiritual virtues, and how to make their medicine. Fund drive. Follow us on Instagram @theherbalhighway. Hosted and produced by Karyn Sanders and Sarah Holmes. Additionally hosted by Emiliano Lemus and Renee Camila. The post Plant Profile: Skullcap – July 18, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

Join Renée Camila and her guest Karen Rose for a discussion about community care and the significance of apprenticeship. They explore the relational energetics of community care within the body, as expressed within our skin and in healing touch. The post Community Care – July 11, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

Join Renée Camila for a discussion of herbs that can support blood detoxification. She will explore the energetics and functions of the blood. ⁠ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theherbalhighway. The post Blood Detox – July 4, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

Join Sarah Holmes @blueotterschool for a tutorial on blending your own herbal remedies. Listen as she shares pro tips on how to make an herbal formula. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theherbalhighway. Photo by Bundo Kim on Unsplash     The post Herbal Blending – June 27, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

Join Sarah Holmes @blueotterschool for a welcome to summer! Listen as she explores the plants that can support us during this transition into a vibrant season. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theherbalhighway. Photo by Mikhail Fetsik on Unsplash The post Summer! – June 20, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

Join Sarah Holmes and her guest Greg Sarris for an exploration of home and land and place from an Indigenous perspective. Greg is Chairman of the Federated Indians of the Graton Rancheria and also the author of Becoming Story: A Journey Among Seasons, Places, Trees and Ancestors. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theherbalhighway. The post Becoming Story – June 13, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

Join Renée Camila for a journey into Sleep as Spellwork. She explores plants that can soothe sleep disregulation as a way to open pathways towards the magical potential of our sleep time. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theherbalhighway. The post Sleep as Spellwork – June 6, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

Join Sarah Holmes for the final episode of our four part elemental series. In today’s episode Sarah explores life, medicine and healing through the lens of air. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theherbalhighway. Photo by Saad Chaudhry on Unsplash   The post Element: Air – May 30, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

Join Renée Camila for the third show in our four-part elemental series. In this show, Renée explores water in our bodies and the plants that can support cleansing, flow, and movement. Our fund drive is also airing during the Elements series! Show your support for the Herbal Highway and KPFA by donating what you can. Podcast listeners, your donations to KPFA also help keep The Herbal Highway alive! Thank you for listening all of these years. The post Element: Water – May 23, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

Join Emiliano Lemus for the second show in our four-part elemental series. In this show, Emiliano explores fire in the world, fire in our body-spirits, and fire in connection to plant medicines. Fund drive. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theherbalhighway. The post Element: Fire – May 16, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.