Herbcast
by Herbal Reality
Integrating modern medicine and Ayurveda with Dr Vijay Murthy
About this podcast
Delving into the plant-powered world of herbalism.
A podcast for budding herbalist and botanical beginners alike, subscribe to the Herbcast and explore how herbs can be integrated in our every day lives.
Meet some of the world’s most renowned herbalists, here to inspire you to use herbs safely, effectively and sustainably.
Herbcast is a Decibelle Creative original podcast
Episodes
The newest 20 of 58 episodes
- Integrating modern medicine and Ayurveda with Dr Vijay Murthy · 53 min · Season 5 Episode 57Vitamin Ayurveda: The missing link in modern healthcare with Dr. Vijay Murthy Sebastian welcomes Dr. Vijay Murthy, an Ayurvedic practitioner and naturopath, to explore the…
- How can herbal medicine thrive in a conventional world with Dr Judith Thompson · 58 min · Season 5 Episode 56How can herbal medicine thrive in a conventional world with Dr Judith Thompson Sebastian sits down with Dr. Judith Thompson, a Naturopathic doctor, herbalist, and educator at the…
- The Pros vs the Products: Do supplements work or should you just see a herbalist with Dr Robert Verkerk · 57 min · Season 5 Episode 55The Pros vs the Products: Do supplements work or should you just see a herbalist? Sebastian speaks with Dr. Rob Verkerk, the founder and scientific director of the Alliance for…
- Foraging for the truth: How is research changing the face of herbal medicine with Dr Merlin Willcox · 60 min · Season 5 Episode 54Foraging for the truth: How is research changing the face of herbal medicine? Sebastian Pole welcomes Dr. Merlin Wilcox, a primary research fellow at the Primary Care Research…
- The cure in your kitchen cupboard: The top 10 healing spices everyone needs to know · 52 min · Season 5 Episode 53The cure in your kitchen cupboard: The top 10 healing spices everyone needs to know with Dr Rupy Aujla Simon Mills welcomes Dr. Rupy Aujla, founder of The Doctor’s Kitchen to…
- Power to the people with community based health · 57 min · Season 5 Episode 52Power to the people with community based health In this episode of Herbcast, Simon Mills welcomes herbalist and educator 7Song for a chat about the intricacies of herbal medicine…
- From Poison to Panacea: Exploring Herban Myths and Truths · 54 min · Season 5 Episode 51From Poison to Panacea: Exploring Herban Myths and Truths In this episode of Herbcast, Sebastian Pole is joined by Dr. Dilis Clare, a GP and medical herbalist, who runs an…
- The Culture of Plants with Wade Davis · 59 min · Season 5 Episode 50Sebastian welcomes renowned ethnographer, writer, and filmmaker Wade Davis to discuss the profound relationship between plants and cultures around the globe. With a wealth of…
- Herbcast Season 5 - Coming soon! · 4 min · Season 5 Episode 49Introducing Herbcast Series 5! Welcome back to Herbcast from Herbal Reality. We’re delighted to bring you our fifth series, this time with a focus on exploring the intersection…
- Revelations on Women's Health - Reflections on Season 4 with Marion Mackonochie and Sebastian Pole · 49 min · Season 5 Episode 48Women's Health Revelations from Season 4 with Sebastian & Marion Welcome back to a brand new series of Herbcast. We’re beginning series 5 with a look back at series 4, as…
- Herbal support during pregnancy: Guidance on safety with herbalists Eve Brazil and Simon Mills · 53 min · Season 4 Episode 47Herbal support during pregnancy: Guidance on safety with herbalists Eve Brazil and Simon Mills. In this episode of Herbcast, editor and first-time host Eve sits down with veteran…
- A Healthy Power Portal: Taking Control of Your Vaginal Health with herbalist Kathie Bishop · 41 min · Season 4 Episode 46In this episode of Herbcast, Marion Mackonochie talks with medical herbalist Kathie Bishop about vaginal health, why it’s so often overlooked, how the vaginal microbiome really…
- Endometriosis Naturally: Herbs, Healing & Hormones with Claire Goulding · 44 min · Season 4 Episode 45In this episode of Herbcast, host Marion Mackonochie sits down with Claire Goulding, a medical herbalist and aromatherapist, to discuss the complexities of endometriosis and the…
- Caring for Women with Cancer: How Herbs can Help with Herbalist Nadia Brydon · 43 min · Season 4 Episode 44In this episode of Herbcast, Nadia Brydon shares with Marion her extensive experience in holistic cancer care, stemming from her personal journey. She discusses the importance of…
- Navigating Complex Conditions in Practice with Simon Mills and Dr Christopher Etheridge · 53 min · Season 4 Episode 43In this episode, Simon Mills engages in a deep conversation with long-time collaborator Chris Etheridge, about the intricacies of herbal medicine and its application in clinical…
- Ancient Wisdom for Modern Fertility: Chinese Herbal Approaches with Naava Carman · 49 min · Season 4 Episode 42Ancient Wisdom for Modern Fertility: Chinese Herbal Approaches In this episode of Herbcast, we hear the nuances of Traditional Chinese Medicine and how it intersects with modern…
- A healthy herbal pregnancy the Ayurvedic way with Kate Siraj · 45 min · Season 4 Episode 41In this episode of Herbcast, host Marion Mackonochie engages in a fascinating discussion with Ayurvedic practitioner Kate Siraj about embracing a healthy herbal pregnancy through…
- To HRT or not-to-HRT? The herbal path through the menopause with Melinda McDougall · 44 min · Season 4 Episode 40In this episode of Herbcast, host Marion Mackonochie talks with herbalist Melinda McDougall, a specialist in natural menopause support. Together, they navigate the complexities…
- Period Pain: What's 'Normal', What's Not, and What Herbs Can Do About It with Rosemary Umolu · 41 min · Season 4 Episode 39Period Pain: What's 'Normal', What's Not, and What Herbs Can Do About It In this episode of Herbcast, Marion Mackonochie talks with herbalist Rosemary Umolu, who is dedicated to…
- Do The Herbs Work? Evidence, Tradition and the Science Behind Women's Health with Hananja Brice-Ytsma · 40 min · Season 4 Episode 38In this episode of Herbcast, host Marion Mackonochie welcomes esteemed herbalist Hananja Brice-Ytsma, a fellow of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists with over 35 years…







