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In this episode, I join Lila Swanberg on Lila's Herbal Revolution to compare our experiences taking 30 grams of powdered ashwagandha root a day for two weeks.
We chat about burnout, feeling more grounded, sleep, resilience, self-care, and individual dosing.
Plus, Kyle Denton contributes some ashwagandha wisdom and a jingle!
Thanks to Lila for giving me permission to share this conversation on the HerbRally Podcast.
~Mason
LINKS & RESOURCES
Subscribe to Lila's Herbal Revolution on your podcast player of choice.
Lila's Herbal Revolution YouTube channel
Watch this interview on YouTube
Lila's company, TVNHC
Path to Practitioner Potency
Kyle Denton's herb shop, Tippecanoe Herbs
Ashwagandha from Mountain Rose Herbs (affiliate link)
HerbRally Schoolhouse | Get your first 30 days free! Members get 20% off Mountain Rose Herbs orders.
⚠️ DISCLAIMER
This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health regimen.

In this episode of The Herbalist Hour, I'm joined by herbalist and naturopathic doctor Jacqui Wilkins. 
We chat about her journey into herbalism, the mentors who shaped her path, and how she weaves clinical herbalism with plant spirit medicine. 
We also explore plant communication, trusting your intuition, and making room for connection in a world full of distractions.
Jacqui shares a look inside her Exploratory Herbal Mentorship, a 12-week journey with six plants through direct experience, ritual, and community. 
We get into blue vervain, how our relationships with herbs change through different seasons of life, and why those connections sometimes take time. 
Along the way, we discuss medicine making and finding your own fulfilling path in herbalism.
Thanks for listening!
~Mason
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LINKS & RESOURCES
Exploratory Herbal Mentorship | LEARN MORE & REGISTER
Xálish Medicines | XalishMedicines.com
Grow Your Own Medicine | JOIN THE WAIT LIST
Jacqui on Instagram | @among_the_wildflowerss
Vancouver Island Herb Gathering | HerbConference.com
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🌿 Enrollment in Rosalee de la Forêt's Herbal Energetics Course closes Saturday, October 3, at 5 PM Pacific!
Enroll through our link and receive a FREE year of HerbRally Schoolhouse as a thank-you.
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Somehow, we've reached 1,000 HerbRally podcast uploads!
In this episode, I take a moment to thank the listeners, guests, teachers, and contributors who've made this project possible over the years.
I also share one final reminder about Rosalee's Herbal Energetics Course, including what I appreciate about her teaching, learning through the five flavors, live herb tastings, hands-on recipes, and the community of fellow plant people.
Enrollment only opens once a year, and this round closes October 3 at 5 PM Pacific.
Thanks for listening and being part of these first 1,000 uploads. Here's to many more!
~Mason
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🌿 Explore Rosalee's Herbal Energetics course
Enrollment closes Saturday, October 3 at 5 PM Pacific! Rosalee only opens enrollment once a year, and when you enroll through our link, you'll receive a FREE year of HerbRally Schoolhouse as a thank-you.
If you're familiar with lots of herbs but still find yourself wondering which ones to choose, Herbal Energetics can help you connect those dots.
Learn to understand the qualities of plants and match them to the person you're helping, moving beyond memorizing lists of herbs for particular symptoms.
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Now, on to today's plant…
There's a lot more to hops than beer!
In this audio monograph, Rosalee de la Forêt explores hops (Humulus lupulus), a bitter, aromatic plant with a long history in herbal medicine.
You'll learn about the history of hops in brewing and herbalism, its cooling and drying energetics, and its traditional uses for sleep, relaxation, and digestion.
Rosalee also covers botanical identification, the resinous flowers used by herbalists, and preparations including teas, tinctures, herbal pillows, and baths, along with special considerations when working with hops.
Originally recorded in 2019, this replay is an opportunity to revisit a familiar plant through an herbalist's eyes.
Thanks for listening!
~Mason
P.S. Want to explore herbal energetics more deeply with Rosalee? Enrollment closes Saturday, October 3 at 5 PM Pacific!
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🌿 Learn more about Rosalee's Herbal Energetics course and enroll: CLICK HERE
Enrollment closes Saturday, October 3 at 5 PM Pacific! Enroll through our link and receive a FREE year of HerbRally Schoolhouse as a thank-you.
What if learning herbalism meant less memorizing and more tasting, exploring, and understanding?
In this episode, I'm joined by my good friend Rosalee de la Forêt for a behind-the-scenes look at her Herbal Energetics course. We chat about how herbal energetics helped her move beyond matching herbs to conditions and develop a more practical, confident approach to working with plants.
We also get into what it's actually like to be a student, including:
The five flavor modules, live herb tastings, and hands-on recipes

Guest teachings on Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, humoral temperaments, and phytochemistry

The weekly time commitment and how to fit your studies into everyday life

Live classes, Q&As, and connecting with fellow plant people

The optional certificate path and support to help you follow through

Lifetime access and the two-week refund window

If you've been curious about the course, this conversation will help you get a feel for the teachings, the community, and whether it's a good fit for you.
Thanks for listening!
~Mason
PS — Ready to become a more confident herbalist?
Learn more and join Rosalee's Herbal Energetics course here.
Enrollment closes Saturday, October 3 at 5 PM Pacific. Enroll through our link and get a FREE year of HerbRally Schoolhouse!
Our course link is an affiliate link. If you enroll through it, HerbRally receives a commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting our work!