Herbal Pharmacy & the Magic of Plant Medicine | Betzy Bancroft

In this episode of The Herbalist Hour, I sit down with herbalist, teacher, and long-time community mentor Betzy Bancroft to explore the heart, craft, and deep science behind her new book Herbal Pharmacy: The Science and Magic of Preparing and Administering Plant Medicine.

Betzy has been teaching herbal medicine making for more than three decades. She co-founded the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, mentors clinical interns, presents at the Vermont NOFA Winter Conference, and serves on the advisory board of United Plant Savers. She also teaches and leads plant walks at the legendary Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary, where she lives just down the road.

This conversation dives into the practical, the philosophical, and the magical sides of making plant medicine — from water and oils, to home apothecaries, to the evolving spiral of students becoming teachers.

What We Talk About
🌿 Tips for leading an inspiring, grounded plant walk
🌿 Advice for herbalists writing their own informational books
🌿 A rich discussion of the water chapter and her reverence for water
🌿 Why oils and fats are both essential and misunderstood in herbalism
🌿 How she chooses fresh vs. dried plant material for tinctures
🌿 How to make homemade vinegar
🌿 Practical tips for building or expanding your home apothecary
🌿 And whole lot more!

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LINKS & RESOURCES

BOOK: Herbal Pharmacy | BUY THE BOOK

Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism | VTHerbCenter.org

Sage Mountain | SageMountain.com

United Plant Savers | UnitedPlantSavers.org

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Medicinal Plants of the Southern Appalachians | Patricia Kyritsi Howell

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Herbalist and author Patricia Kyritsi Howell joins Mason and co-host Rosalee de la Forêt to talk about the brand-new second edition of Medicinal Plants of the Southern Appalachians. 

Patricia shares how decades of walking the mountains have deepened her relationships with plants like bloodroot, sarsaparilla, and sassafras, weaving folk history with practical clinical insight.

We also touch on her decision to self-publish, the creative freedom it allowed, and why preserving authentic herbal voices matters now more than ever.

If you love Appalachian plants, plant stories, and thoughtful herbal conversations, this episode is for you.

RESOURCES & LINKS

Website | PatriciaKyritsiHowell.com

BOOK | Medicinal Plants of the Southern Appalachians

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The Complete Folk Herbal with Rebecca Beyer | Cohost Rosalee de la Forêt

Today on the Herbalist Hour I’m joined by author, illustrator, and Appalachian folk magic practitioner Rebecca Beyer, along with my special co-host Rosalee de la Forêt. We dive deep into Rebecca’s newest book, The Complete Folk Herbal, exploring everything from ethical wildcrafting to plant history, folk medicine-making, and the lived stories that shape her work.

Rebecca shares her thoughts on learning from many teachers, cultivating authentic plant relationships, avoiding “guru-ism,” and keeping humility at the center of herbal practice. We talk about sustainable foraging, the realities of plant lust, and how she hand-illustrated every page of this beautiful book.

This episode is full of history, heart, humor, and grounded wisdom — a rich conversation for anyone who loves herbalism.

RESOURCES & LINKS

BOOK: The Complete Folk Herbal | BUY THE BOOK

Rebecca's Website | BloodAndSpicebush.com

Rebecca's Substack | BloodAndSpicebush.Substack.com

Rebecca on Instagram | @bloodandspicebush

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A Wholistic Approach to Herbal Education with Lindsey Feldpausch

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In this episode of The Herbalist Hour, I sit down with herbalist and educator Lindsey Feldpausch for a rich conversation about what a wholistic approach to herbal education truly means. Early in the episode, Rosalee de la Forêt pops in unexpectedly and joins the discussion, adding even more insight and warmth to the conversation.

Lindsey shares her early plant story from Detroit and explores why wholeness in herbalism includes everything from botany and phytochemistry to formulation, energetics, clinical thinking, and direct plant experience. We talk niche vs. generalist paths, information overload, imposter feelings, and why curiosity is one of the herbalist’s most valuable tools.

We also get behind-the-scenes insights into the upcoming Virtual Herbalism Conference from the Herbal Academy — featuring Rosemary Gladstar, Guido Masé, Sajah Popham, Kat Maier, and more.

A warm, energizing episode for herbalists at any point on their plant path 🌿

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Terrain Theory, Live Blood & Modern Herbal Practice | Aron McNicholas

After an 11-month break, I’m back in the saddle with clinical herbalist Aron McNicholas for a wide-ranging conversation that starts with terrain theory vs. germ theory—and expands into live blood analysis, modern lab testing, spagyrics, Weston A. Price-inspired nutrition, and why being in relationship with plants still matters.

ABOUT THE GUEST

Aron McNicholas is a clinical herbalist and practitioner based in Indiana, working with clients in-person and virtually (with a strong focus on cancer support). 

He’s studied with a wide range of teachers, blends traditional herbalism with modern assessment tools, and runs Hartwood Herbs—making personalized preparations for clients and sharing herbal education through classes, plant walks, and conferences.

RESOURCES & LINKS

Hartwood Herbals | HartwoodHerbals.Weebly.com

Hartwood Herbals on Instagram | @hartwoodherbals

Indy Holistic Living | IndyHolisticLiving.com

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Lion’s Mane, Ergothioneine & Mushroom Myths | Lee Carroll of Real Mushrooms

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We dive into:
– The difference between alcohol extractions vs. mushroom powders
– How to spot quality mushroom supplements
– Why some people are mycophobic (fearful of fungi)
– What ergothioneine is — and why Lee calls it a vitamin
– How Lion’s Mane might actually work in the body
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Ep. 50 Replay | Celebrating the Life of John Gallagher

In this very special replay of The Herbalist Hour Episode 50, I sit down with John Gallagher — co-founder of LearningHerbs and a beloved member of the herbal community who recently passed away after a long struggle with depression, anxiety, and insomnia.

This episode means the world to me. If you’ve followed HerbRally for a while, you’ve probably heard me talk about how much John influenced my herbal journey. His podcast, HerbMentor Radio, was my introduction to the wider herbal world. I devoured every episode — over and over again. Through those interviews, I felt like I knew the herbalists he featured. And John was the thread running through it all — full of curiosity, warmth, humor, and a contagious laugh.

Eventually I became an HerbMentor member (still am to this day), and a few years later, John actually became a friend.

I’ll never forget him visiting the Mountain Rose Herbs marketing department when I worked there — he brought so much joyful energy with him. And at RootStalk, the legendary one-time herbal gathering, I feel like our friendship really took root.

It was also there that I learned John wasn’t quite as squeaky clean off-mic as he was on his show — turns out he loved to swear, just like me! That only made me love him more.

Over the years, I got to know him better through shared time at events, visits to his home in Port Townsend, chats on the phone, and eventually, this very conversation on The Herbalist Hour. Recording this episode felt like a full-circle moment. I finally got to sit down and interview someone who helped shape my path in herbalism — not just as a mentor from afar, but as a real friend.

Everyone I know who knew John adored him. He lit up every room. And he gave so much to this community.

My heart goes out to Kimberly, their children, his family, and everyone who loved him.

John — I love you, buddy. Thank you for being there during some rough times. Thank you for your support of HerbRally. And thank you for helping open up the herbal world to me, and to so many others.

You’ll be deeply missed.

~Mason

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Herbs for Creativity with LearningHerbs' Tara Ruth

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In this episode of The Herbalist Hour I'm joined by Tara Ruth.

Tara is the Content Director at one of my all-time favorite resources for herbalism, LearningHerbs. 

We chat about how she got into herbalism, how she got her job at LearningHerbs and what her role is there now, herbs for creativity, her self care routine and a whole lot more. 

Big thanks to Tara for joining me on the show, and thanks to y'all for tuning in.

See you in the next episode!

~Mason 

LINKS & RESOURCES

LearningHerbs | LearningHerbs.com

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Wildcrafter, Herbalist & Teacher at Wildness Within | Rachael Witt

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In this episode of The Herbalist Hour I'm joined by Rachael Witt.

Rachael is an herbal educator and clinical herbalist based in the Pacific Northwest. She is the founder of Wildness Within; an herbal business that offers consultations, hand-made formulas and products, classes, workshops and an (in-person) apprenticeship program. 

We chat about how she got into herbalism and who some of her mentors have been, how to become an herbalist, the "photographer's awareness", staying true to your practice, her self care routine and a whole lot more. 

Big thanks to Dana for joining me on the show, and thanks to y'all for tuning in.

See you in the next episode!

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Wildness Within | WildnessWithinLiving.com

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Herbal Protocols for Lichen Sclerosus | Dana Hutchinson

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In this episode of The Herbalist Hour I'm joined once again by Dana Hutchinson.

Dana was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune condition called Lichen Sclerosus in 2012 shortly after learning her mother was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer.

With Western harsh topical steroids and estrogen creams making things worse and covering up underlying systemic issues, Dana looked to eastern medicine to begin repairing her condition, and within 3 months, she began to feel vital, hopeful, and motivated that recovery was possible. 

In one year, Dana’s extreme case of LS was in full remission. Now supporting LS clients for over a decade with comprehensive herbal medicine protocols, Dana has produced a potent herbal oil clinically tested and formulated to target the debilitating symptoms of LS.

We chat about what Lichen Sclerosus is, why she thinks LS is being diagnosed at an alarming rate, how she assesses it at the Wildflower Clinic, lifestyle recommendations for those with autoimmunity, resources for those with LS and a whole lot more. 

This was in incredibly informative interview and I hope you get a lot out of it. 

Big thanks to Dana for joining me on the show, and thanks to y'all for tuning in.

See you in the next episode!

~Mason 

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Wildflower Clinic | WildflowerClinic.com

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Wildflower Clinic on Instagram | @wildflowerclinic

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Herbalism, Spirituality and Iridology with Steven Horne

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In this episode of The Herbalist Hour I'm joined by Steven Horne.

Steven is a professional member and past president of the American Herbalists Guild (AHG) and a professional member of the International Iridology Practitioner’s Association (IIPA). 

We chat about Steven's early years, how he got into herbalism, what iridology is, his spiritual beliefs and how it informs his herbal practice and a whole lot more!

I really enjoyed chatting it up with Steven and I know you're goin' to love this conversation.

See you in the next episode!

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The Story Behind Kauai Farmacy with Doug Wolkon

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In this episode of The Herbalist Hour I'm joined by Doug Wolkon, co-owner of Kauai Farmacy.

We chat about going from east coast NYC finance guy to starting Kauai Farmacy, how he learned the art of herb farming and permaculture, noni, cacao, the ecotourism side of their farm and a whole lot more.

I really enjoyed chatting it up with Doug and I know you're goin' to love this conversation.

See you in the next episode!

~Mason 

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Building Herbal Community in NOLA | Justine Diamond of Maypop Herb Shop

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In this episode of The Herbalist Hour, I'm joined in-person by Justine Diamond. Justine is a manager at Miss Anne's Maypop Herb Shop based in New Orleans.

We traveled to NOLA, my favorite city, for my 40th birthday and had the opportunity to interview three incredible herbalists. 

Justine was one of 'em and we met up at the herb shop to record this interview.

We chat about affordability in herbal medicine, non-capitalistic approaches, Maypop's disaster relief services, community building, Justine's 10 year journey at the shop and a whole lot more.

There are also a couple of special guest questions from my good friends and Herbalist Hour alum, Rosalee de la Forêt and Nick Moya. 

JUSTINE'S BIO
Justine Diamond works behind the scenes at Maypop performing administrative and managerial duties. She has been in relationship with plants since she was a child and began studying herbalism informally when she joined the Maypop team in 2016. 

She completed the Reclaim Program at Samara School of Community Herbalism in 2019 and continues to learn and grow in her practice.

Justine also creates natural perfumes through her business, Elspeth’s Airs, which can be found in the shop. She is a certified aromatherapist and is available for consultations and custom products. Justine loves being in the world of plants and especially appreciates Maypop’s commitment to community and accessible medicine.

Thanks for tuning in and we'll see you in the next episode,

~Mason

LINKS & RESOURCES

Miss Anne's Maypop Herb Shop | MissAnnesMaypopHerbShop.com

Maypop on Instagram | @maypopherbshop

Justine's Elspeth's Airs | ElspethsAirs.com

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Honoring Diversity in the Herbal Community with Lucretia VanDyke

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In this episode of The Herbalist Hour, I'm joined in-person by the one and only Lucretia VanDyke.

We traveled to New Orleans, my favorite city, for my 40th birthday and had the opportunity to interview three incredible herbalists. 

Lucretia was one of 'em and we met up at our AirBnB to record this episode. 

With a journey that began when she was just a little girl mixing herbs, clays, and muds on her grandparents’ farm, Lucretia has had a lifelong connection to plants. She’s been in the wellness industry for over 25 years, working as a holistic esthetician and educator. Lucretia has worked and trained with many internationally known spa and skin care companies. Her quest for knowledge and interest in the traditional approach to wellness has led her to training extensively in Southeast Asia, Thailand, and Bali. Lucretia focuses on integrating indigenous healing rituals, plant spirit medicine, holistic approaches to food/herbal medicine, ancestor reverence, and meditation into modern daily practice.

Thanks for tuning in and we'll see you in the next episode,

~Mason

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Lucretia VanDyke | LucretiaVanDyke.com

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Vitalist Herbalism & Self Care with Heather Luna

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In this episode of The Herbalist Hour, I'm joined by Heather Luna.

Heather is a clinical Herbalist and nutritionist and is the founder of the ACORN School of Herbal Medicine.

She is the primary teacher for all classes and programs, as well as the director and supervising faculty of our Free Clinic.

Heather is a student and apprentice of Paul Bergner. With 20 years experience as a professional clinician, herbal educator, gardener, wildcrafter, and medicine maker, Heather has a wealth of real world experience to guide and train the next generation of aspiring herbalists. 

We chat about her childhood and her journey to discovering herbalism, some of her mentors, self care strategies in the vitalist tradition, some of her personal plant allies and a whole lot more!

Hope you all enjoy and we'll see you in the next episode. 

~Mason

LINKS & RESOURCES

ACORN School | ACORNHerbSchool.com

Heather on Instagram | @acornherbschool

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LOST EPISODE: The Cold Water Experience with Indigenous Herbalist Nathan Wright

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Welcome back to The Herbalist Hour!

Today, we’ve got something special for you — what we’re calling the lost episode with Nathan Wright.

This was recorded last year, but due to an absolutely whirlwind year for Nathan, the video never made it to you — until now. Originally, Nathan had planned to release a different cold water experience video at the same time as this one, but that one remains unreleased and is now something he uses exclusively for his classes.

Then, somewhere along the way, he misplaced this recording. And by the time he found it again last year, he was deep in organizing the Northwoods Nature Fest, an incredible event that this year will be held May 30th to June 1st in Wolverine, Michigan. 

This festival has drawn in some amazing herbalists, including jim mcdonald and Matthew Wood, the latter of whom has called it “the greatest little under-marketed herb festival in the North Country.”

Nathan teaches a wide range of classes, including: Indigenous herbalism Mushroom foraging Cold water immersion (which you’ll actually see him demonstrate in this video), wild rice cultivation Permaculture Treaty rights, bark teas and plant medicine, pain relief methods, Ojibwe storytelling, guided plant walks, and even discussions on Troubled Water, the documentary he’s featured in.

*BONUS: Nathan is sharing with us a special coupon code for 15% off all items on his site.* 

Exclusive to listeners of the HerbRally podcast go to HerbalLodge.com and use code HR15. 

Enjoy the LOST episode of The Herbalist Hour with the one and only Nathan Wright. 

Talk to you soon,

~Mason

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LINKS & RESOURCES

Herbal Lodge | HerbalLodge.com (use coupon code HR15 to save 15%)

Nathan on YouTube |  @spiritmanfromthesun  

Northwoods Nature Fest | LEARN MORE

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The [FREE] Virtual Herbalism Conference & Ancestral Foods | Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz

🌿 Herbalists, plant lovers, and lifelong learners – this FREE event is for you! 🌿

The 2025 Virtual Herb Conference presented by Herbal Academy

February 16-21, 2025
Located at a computer near you!

It’s an extraordinary 6-day free event filled with world-class speakers, deep plant wisdom, and inspiring conversations 🌱

In this episode of The Herbalist Hour, I'm joined by Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz.

This was my first time meeting Felicia and we had the most wonderful conversation. I already can't wait to have her back on the show! 

We chat about how she got into herbalism, some of her mentors, the upcoming Virtual Herbalism Conference, ancestral foods, her relationship with corn and some of the benefits, and a TON more.

I know you're goin' to love this episode!

Thanks for tuning in and we'll see you in the next one,

~Mason

LINKS & RESOURCES

2025 Virtual Herbalism Conference | LEARN MORE & REGISTER

Kitchen Curandera | KitchenCurandera.com

BOOK: Earth Medicines | BUY THE BOOK

BOOK: Nana Lupita and the Magic Sopita | BUY THE BOOK

MINI-DOC BY MASIENDA | WATCH THE VIDEO

Herbal Academy | LEARN MORE

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New Orleans-Based Herbalist with Asc3nsion Art | Ellenie Cruz

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In this episode of The Herbalist Hour, I'm joined in-person by the one and only Ellenie Cruz.

We traveled to New Orleans, my favorite city, for my 40th birthday and had the opportunity to interview three incredible herbalists. 

Ellenie was one of 'em and we met up at beautiful City Park to record this episode. 

I first met Ellenie at the event she organized for several years, the NOLA Herbal Gathering. It was so good to sit down and catch up with her.

She's had an incredible journey and I am honored to call her a friend.

Ellenie Marie Mabaoyo Cruz-Hampton is a mother, educator, poet, student midwife, doula, herbalist, reiki master, food literacy educator, artist and designer. Ellenie uses her given and learned talents to promote the art of ancestral practices to heal self, family and community. Motivated by social justice, she has shifted from being a high school English teacher to a free agent and entrepreneur promoting radical change through holistic wellness, self-care and community building. 

Thanks for tuning in and we'll see you in the next episode,

~Mason

LINKS & RESOURCES

Asc3nsion Art | Asc3nsionArt.com

Ellenie on Instagram | @asc3nsion_art

Wild Ginger Community Herbal Center | WildGingerHerbalCenter.com

Ylang Ylang Herbal Gathering | LEARN MORE & REGISTER

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The Young Green Witch's Guide to Plant Magic | Robin Rose Bennett

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In this episode of The Herbalist Hour, I'm joined by Robin Rose Bennett.

Robin Rose is a story-teller, writer, and herbalist. She has been offering classes in WiseWoman Healing Ways: Herbal Medicine and EarthSpirit Teachings since 1986 - at herb conferences, festivals, clinics, medical and nursing schools, and most joyously, outside with the plants. 

She recently released another incredible book called "The Young Green Witch's Guide to Plant Magic". I had so much fun reading through it, we had to have her back on the show to go in-depth on the book.

We chat about what inspired her to write the book, how we can give back to the plants, the "connection ritual", why a dandelion doesn't want to be a rose and what we can learn from that, how we can cultivate a sense of kinship with plants and a ton more.

This is one of my all time favorite interviews and I know you're goin' to love it! 

Thanks for tuning in and we'll see you in the next episode,

~Mason

LINKS & RESOURCES

BOOK: Young Witch's Guide to Plant Magic | BUY ON AMAZON

BOOK: Young Witch's Guide to Plant Magic | BUY AN AUTOGRAPHED COPY

Robin Rose Bennett | RobinRoseBennett.com

Robin Rose Bennett on Instagram | @robinrosebennett

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Community Herbalist & Soul Worker | Lindsay Kolasa

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In this episode of The Herbalist Hour, I'm joined by my Lindsay Kolasa.

Lindsay is a community herbalist, traditional food ways educator, soul-worker, and Yoga Teacher with a background in non-profit management and social service work.  

We chat about how she got into herbalism, how herbs helped her with psychosis, mental health through an herbalist's lens, studying with Phyllis Light, how we integrate herbalism back into American society and a whole lot more.

Hope you all enjoy and we'll see you in the next episode! 

~Mason

LINKS & RESOURCES

Lindsay Kolasa | LindsayKolasa.com

Lindsay on LinkedIn | CONNECT WITH LINDSAY

BOOK: Adventures of a Frontier Naturalist | BUY THE BOOK

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