HerbRally

Mason Hutchison

Welcome to the HerbRally podcast! We take a deep dive into the world of herbalism. We host some of the best teachers in the field with topics ranging from wild foods, botany, nutrition, ecology, herbal medicine and health accessibility. You'll hear class recordings from conferences, narrated plant monographs, interviews, event updates and so much more. There are hundreds of episodes on herbalism so you're bound to find what you're looking for. Thanks for tuning in!

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Wednesday · 4 min
How I Make a Dandelion Leaf Infusion (+ Enrollment Closes Tonight!)
🌼 Join the Dandelion Immersion with Rosalee and me. Enrollment closes tonight! Dandelion was my gateway herb, and for our 30-day challenge, I'm going with a strong dandelion leaf infusion. I think of it as a green you drink. In this mini episode, I share how much dried leaf I use, how long I steep it, and what that first sip tastes like. Rosalee's going with roasted root tea. What would you choose? Our challenge starts November 16, and we'd love to spend the month with you. You'll get nine lessons with Rosalee, guest classes with Guido Masé and Sajah Popham, and a community to swap recipes and compare notes with along the way. The Dandelion Immersion | LEARN MORE & REGISTER A note on the infusion: I'm sharing my personal preparation for educational purposes. If you take medication, especially a diuretic, or have been advised to limit potassium, check with your healthcare provider before making a strong dandelion leaf infusion part of your daily routine.
Tuesday · 3 min
Why Herbalists Love Dandelion as an Alterative
🌼 Join the Dandelion Immersion: DandelionImmersion.com Enrollment closes November 11! What are alterative herbs, and why does calling them "detox herbs" sell them short? Rosalee de la Forêt explores this traditional herbal category, with dandelion as an example of how an herb can offer both nourishment and support for the body's natural processes of elimination. Want to dig deeper? Join Rosalee and Mason for the Dandelion Immersion, featuring in-depth classes, guest teachers Sajah Popham and Guido Masé, a 30-day challenge, a private community, and a live Q&A. We'd love to have you with us! LEARN MORE & REGISTER
Tuesday · 15 min
Inside The Dandelion Immersion with Rosalee & Mason
🌼 Join the Dandelion Immersion → DandelionImmersion.com Enrollment closes November 11! Join Rosalee, Mason, and a community of plant lovers for a 30-day adventure with dandelion. Grab a cup of tea and hang out with us! In this conversation, we share everything we've been putting together for the Dandelion Immersion, what surprised us during our Nettle Immersion, and why spending a month with one plant can be such a meaningful experience. We've packed decades of dandelion love, research, recipes, and stories into this course. And we'll be right there with you as we bring it all into daily practice. Here's what's inside: 🌼 Nine core video modules with Rosalee de la Forêt Nearly two hours exploring dandelion's roots, leaves, flowers, seeds, and more, including medicinal benefits and practical ways to work with the plant. 🌼 Guest classes with Sajah Popham and Guido Masé Explore dandelion through medical astrology with Sajah, plus phytochemistry and folklore with Guido. 🌼 A 30-day Dandelion Challenge November 16–December 15. Enjoy dandelion each day in a way that works for you, from roasted root tea to leaf infusions and beyond. 🌼 A private community Share your questions, recipes, discoveries, and dandelion stories with other people taking part. 🌼 A live, hour-long Q&A Bring your dandelion questions for Rosalee, with Mason hosting. You can also submit questions ahead of time and watch the replay. 🌼 A live closing circle Come together to share experiences and explore what participants reported in our optional, anonymous before-and-after surveys. Plus: • A recipe ebook with drinks, savory dishes, and even dandelion pie • Downloadable lesson audio and transcripts • Reference materials, citations, and practical handouts • A quiz and Dandelion Lover's Certificate • A 20% Mountain Rose Herbs student discount • Micro-sponsor recognition on an upcoming Herbalists After Hours YouTube episode Can't attend live? Replays are included. Your enrollment also supports Folk Methodology and the independent herbal media we create. Thank you for helping us keep these conversations and community experiences growing! Learn more and join us before enrollment closes November 11: DandelionImmersion.com
November 5 · 6 min
4 Dandelion Myths with Rosalee de la Forêt & Mason Hutchison
Join us for the Dandelion Immersion! Enrollment closes November 11, and our 30-day challenge runs November 16 through December 15. Learn more and register | DandelionImmersion.com Dandelions are blooming again here in Oregon. Does that mean we should wait to dig the roots? Rosalee de la Forêt has a simple answer for Mason Hutchison: dig one up and taste it. Together we dig into four dandelion myths. We talk about why herbalists reach for dandelion for digestion, what you miss when you think of it mainly as a liver herb, and how sweet and earthy a fall root can taste. Then Rosalee turns the tables on Mason to ask about a preparation he rarely hears herbalists talk about: a nourishing infusion made with dandelion leaves. Rosalee's making dandelion root tea for the challenge, and Mason's going with leaf infusions. If you were spending 30 days with dandelion, what would you make? Let us know in the comments! ⚠️ DISCLAIMERThis 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.
November 4 · 1 hr 14 min
The Secret Life of Dandelions with Mason Hutchison
The tables are turned! In this episode, originally shared on the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, Rosalee de la Forêt interviews me about all things dandelion. We share childhood stories, taste some dandelion creations, and chat about how this humble weed helped spark my love of herbalism. Want to dig deeper? Our Dandelion Immersion is now enrolling through November 11! Learn more at DandelionImmersion.com ⚠️ DISCLAIMERThis 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.
November 3 · 2 min
Three Reasons We're Doing the Dandelion Immersion
Why spend 30 days getting to know dandelion? Rosalee de la Forêt and Mason Hutchison share what inspired the Dandelion Immersion, from the joy of our Nettle Immersion to changing how people see this often-maligned plant and learning together in community. Join us! Enrollment closes November 11. Learn more & register at DandelionImmersion.com
November 2 · 3 min
The Dandelion Immersion Is Open! Join Rosalee and Mason
🌼 Learn more and enroll: DandelionImmersion.com Join Rosalee de la Forêt and Mason Hutchison for the Dandelion Immersion! Explore this familiar plant through nine core teaching modules, guest classes with Sajah Popham and Guido Masé, and a 30-day challenge running November 16 through December 15. You'll also get a live, hour-long Q&A, access to our private community, a Mountain Rose Herbs discount, recipes, and other fun bonuses. Enrollment closes November 11, 2026.
October 30 · 2 min
Night of the Living Dandelion | A Halloween Herbal Horror Trailer
🌼 Explore the Dandelion Immersion: DandelionImmersion.com 🎬 Watch the trailer on YouTube: Night of the Living Dandelion Every spring, they return. Through cracks in the sidewalk. Across the schoolyard. Into your perfect lawn. Folk Methodology presents Night of the Living Dandelion, a campy herbal horror trailer featuring Rosalee de la Forêt, Mason Hutchison, and the plant that refuses to stay buried. Behind the horror is a whole lot of dandelion love. Join us for The Dandelion Immersion, where we explore this beloved plant through classes, recipes, community, and a 30-day challenge. Includes guest classes with Guido Masé and Sajah Popham! Registration is open through November 11. Rated D for Dandelion.
October 24 · 46 min
Getting to Know Hawthorn | Heather Irvine
❤️ Explore Herbal Heart Health with Rosalee de la Forêt and Richard Mandelbaum LEARN MORE & REGISTER Enrollment is open through Wednesday, October 28! This comprehensive course includes six live classes exploring cardiovascular assessment, prevention, cholesterol, blood pressure, and more. You'll also receive recordings, live Q&A, case studies, downloadable herbal monographs, and access to a private community. ABOUT THIS EPISODE Today, we're revisiting Heather Irvine's narrated monograph on hawthorn! From its spring blossoms to its fall fruit, hawthorn offers plenty to explore. Heather takes a closer look at this beloved tree, including its botanical characteristics, history and folklore, harvesting, preparations, and herbal uses. Whether you're meeting hawthorn for the first time or returning to a familiar plant, we hope you enjoy this replay. 🌿 Read Heather's full hawthorn monograph Affiliate disclosure: If you enroll in Herbal Heart Health through our link, HerbRally earns a commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting our work!
October 21 · 4 min
Herbalist Q&A: Hawthorn, Heart Health & Medications with Rosalee de la Forêt
Which parts of hawthorn should you use? Can you harvest it from trees in your neighborhood? And what should you know about hawthorn and heart medications? In this five-minute episode, Rosalee de la Forêt answers three common questions about this beloved herb. She explores berries versus flowers and leaves, preparation options, responsible harvesting, and research on hawthorn extract alongside conventional heart failure medications. Want to go deeper? Join Rosalee and Richard Mandelbaum for their FREE class, Three Advanced Ways Herbalists Work with the Heart. Thursday, October 22 at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern. LEARN MORE & REGISTER Can't attend live? Register to receive the replay if it becomes available. ⚠️ 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.
October 20 · 1 min
FREE WEBINAR | ❤️ Beyond Hawthorn: Herbs for the Heart
Join Rosalee de la Forêt and Richard Mandelbaum for Three Advanced Ways Herbalists Work with the Heart, a free class exploring underused herbs, labs, medications, and choosing the right plant for the person. Thursday, October 22 at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern. Live Q&A included! Register even if you can't attend, and they'll send you the replay. LEARN MORE & REGISTER FOR FREE
October 17 · 5 min
Dreaming with the Plants | A Rosemary Story with Heather Sanderson
What happens when an herb you've just studied gives you a lesson you won't forget? Heather Sanderson reads a rosemary story from her book, Dreaming with the Plants. What began as a late-night cup of rosemary infusion became a memorable lesson in paying attention, learning through direct experience, and recognizing the plants beyond our spice cupboards. Heather shares how this encounter helped bridge the gap between studying herbal medicine and developing a personal relationship with the plants themselves. Dreaming with the Plants explores plant connection through stories, physical medicine, folklore, spirit, and consciousness, with a meditation or adventure offered for each plant. Has a plant ever taught you something you couldn't learn from a book? Share your story in the comments! LINKS & RESOURCES 🌿 BOOK: Dreaming with the Plants | BUY THE BOOK 🌿 Learn more about Heather's work | MajesticWisdomPublishing.com 🌿 Explore more herbal education | HerbRally.com ⚠️ 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.
October 15 · 1 hr 5 min
From Corporate Life to Community Herbalist | Shannon Mayernik
In this episode of The Herbalist Hour, I'm joined by Shannon Mayernik, herbalist and co-owner of Mayernik Kitchen in northern New Jersey. Shannon shares how a single class with Robin Rose Bennett in 2009 sparked a love of herbalism that eventually led her from a career in publishing to working on a farm and building an apothecary with her husband, Matt. We chat about her herbal education, the joys and challenges of changing careers, and creating a space where people can watch medicine being made and learn to make their own. We also explore her longtime connection with mugwort, the practice of studying one plant through an entire growing season, and her recent experiments with fennel. Along the way, we get into food preservation, seasonal eating, hands-on herbal education, and why relationships with local farmers are such an important part of their work. Shannon also shares why she'd love to see an apothecary in every town, and why she sees more herbal businesses as an opportunity to build community. Thanks for tuning in! ~Mason PS - WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE LINKS & RESOURCES Mayernik Kitchen | MayernikKitchen.com Mayernik Kitchen Classes & Events | LEARN MORE Mayernik Kitchen Online Courses | LEARN MORE Mayernik Kitchen Herb Farm Apprenticeship & Waitlist | LEARN MORE Robin Rose Bennett | RobinRoseBennett.com Guided Oatstraw Meditation with Robin Rose Bennett | WATCH ON YOUTUBE The Gift of Healing Herbs by Robin Rose Bennett | BUY THE BOOK If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, and share it with a fellow plant person. 🌿Grab FREE Herbal Resources Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and get instant access to a 91-page Botanical Anthology sampler—plus a bundle of herbal freebies. 👉 Get the freebies | HerbalFreebies.com Want to join us live for future interviews? Become a HerbRally Schoolhouse member: HerbRally Schoolhouse | HerbRally.com/Schoolhouse Use coupon code PODCAST for your first 30 days free! ⚠️ 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.
October 6 · 1 hr 39 min
We Took 30 Grams of Ashwagandha a Day for Two Weeks | Lila's Herbal Revolution
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.
October 4 · 1 hr 5 min
Deepening Your Relationship with Plants with Dr. Jacqui Wilkins
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 PS - WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 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 If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, and share it with a fellow plant person. 🌿Grab FREE Herbal Resources Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and get instant access to a 91-page Botanical Anthology sampler—plus a bundle of herbal freebies. 👉 Get the freebies | HerbalFreebies.com Want to join us live for future interviews? Become a HerbRally Schoolhouse member: HerbRally Schoolhouse | HerbRally.com/Schoolhouse Use coupon code PODCAST for your first 30 days free! ⚠️ 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.
October 3 · 6 min
1,000 HerbRally Podcast Uploads + Last Call for Rosalee's Herbal Energetics Course
🌿 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. LEARN MORE & REGISTER 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 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!
October 2 · 14 min
AUDIO MONOGRAPH | Hops (Humulus lupulus) with Rosalee de la Forêt
🌿 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. LEARN MORE & REGISTER 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! LEARN MORE & REGISTER 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!
October 1 · 22 min
Become a More Confident Herbalist with Rosalee de la Forêt
🌿 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!
September 30 · 1 hr 18 min
Herbal Roots, Beloved Plants & Inspiring Mentors | Rosalee de la Forêt
🌿 Enrollment for Rosalee's Herbal Energetics course closes Saturday, October 3! Ready to move beyond memorizing lists of herbs and learn how to choose them with greater confidence? Explore herbal energetics with Rosalee de la Forêt. Enrollment opens just once per year! Enroll through our HerbRally affiliate link and receive a FREE year of the HerbRally Schoolhouse as a thank-you. Purchasing through our affiliate link supports HerbRally at no additional cost to you. Thank you! 👉 LEARN MORE & REGISTER About this episode We're revisiting episode 40 of The Herbalist Hour for a conversation with Rosalee de la Forêt about her herbal origins and the mentors who helped shape her path. We also chat about violet, dandelion, her yarrow lawn, being a Francophile, and a whole lot more! Whether you're listening for the first time or returning to an old favorite, enjoy this look at the plants, people, and experiences behind Rosalee's work. Thanks for listening! ~Mason ⚠️ 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.
September 28 · 5 min
3 Myths About Plantain with Rosalee de la Forêt
FREE WEBINAR | 5 Herbs for the Cold and Flu Season Join Rosalee September 30 through October 2 to explore five herbs for cold and flu season and learn how her Herbal Energetics Flavor Wheel can help guide your herb choices. Several class times are available! REGISTER FOR FREE In this short episode, Rosalee de la Forêt busts three common myths about plantain. Is it just a weed? Only useful for bug bites? Strictly for the skin? Discover how understanding plantain's cooling and moistening qualities helps connect the dots between its many uses, moving beyond memorization toward a deeper understanding of this familiar plant. GO DEEPER | Herbal Energetics with Rosalee de la Forêt Want to better understand how herbs work and feel more confident choosing them? Rosalee's full Herbal Energetics course helps you recognize herbal qualities and match herbs to individual needs. The course includes more than 60 herbal monographs, including one devoted to plantain, exploring energetics, research, preparations, and how to work with herbs safely. HerbRally bonus: Enroll through our affiliate link and receive one year of HerbRally Schoolhouse for FREE! Registration closes October 3. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FULL HERBAL ENERGETICS COURSE & ENROLL ⚠️ 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.

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