Episode 182: A Conversation
with Rosemary Gladstar

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Episode Summary

Rosemary Gladstar was the very first person I interviewed for this podcast nearly four years ago, and it was truly an honor to be able to have her on the show again. She is such a presence in the world, having brought so much love and wisdom to the herbal community for decades. Rosemary’s work has inspired many thousands (at least!) of budding and experienced herbalists, and I am so incredibly grateful for every moment I get to spend with her.

Rosemary discussed a variety of topics in this interview, but there was one major thread that wove its way through our conversation:  the beauty and power of diversity, whether that’s diversity in an ecosystem, in a group of people, or even in the thoughts and ideas that guide us on our journey through the world. She shared about many of the people, places, and plants that have influenced her path, and how sometimes the most challenging of situations have often been her biggest teachers.

By the end of this episode, you’ll know:

► What inspired Rosemary to write her new book, The Generosity of Plants – and why she continues to be inspired by its contents

► Why Rosemary finds such value in being challenged by different viewpoints

► How the art of herbal formulation can be used as a model for community and collaboration among people

► Why connection, relationship, love, and adventure make such strong medicine

► and so much more…

For those of you who don’t know her, Rosemary Gladstar has been practicing, living, learning, teaching and writing about herbs for over 45 years. She’s the author of 13 books, including her latest book, The Generosity of Plants. She’s also the author and director of the popular home study course, The Science and Art of Herbalism.

In 2018, Rosemary was awarded an honorary doctorate for her life work from the National University of Naturopathic Medicine. Rosemary is the co-founder and former director of both the International Herb Symposium and the New England Women’s Herbal Conference, the founding president of United Plant Savers, and the co-founder and original formulator of Traditional Medicinal Teas.

I can’t wait to share our conversation with you today!

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Connect with Rosemary:

• Website | ScienceAndArtOfHerbalism.com/
• Instagram | @rosemarygladstar
• Facebook | RosemaryGladstar

What You'll Learn from This Episode

• [1:09] Student spotlight
• [3:32] Introduction to Rosemary Gladstar
• [6:48] Rosemary’s new book, The Generosity of Plants
• [18:18] The importance of respecting different perspectives – even (especially!) the challenging ones
• [27:21] Stories of Rosemary’s elders
• [33:18] Rosemary’s takeaways from her podcast, Voices of Our Elders
• [36:49] Herbal formulation as a model for community and collaboration
• [42:28] The greatest gift the plants offer us
• [46:17] Rosalee and Rosemary’s Tori Amos listening party
• [48:11] The gifts of being rooted and also stretching your branches outward
• [52:29] What Rosemary most admires about her fellow herbalists
• [1:00:17] Herbal tidbit

Rosemary’s beautiful new book, The Generosity of Plants, has just been released!  You can buy it directly here, or can find it at your favorite bookseller.

You can find my first interview with Rosemary Gladstar all about stinging nettle here.

-- TIMESTAMPS -- 

• 01:08 - Student spotlight
• 03:31 - Introduction to Rosemary Gladstar
• 06:50 - Rosemary’s new book, The Generosity of Plants
• 18:40 - The importance of respecting different perspectives – even (especially!) the challenging ones
• 27:50 - Stories of Rosemary’s elders
• 33:50 - Rosemary’s takeaways from her podcast, Voices of Our Elders
• 37:23 - Herbal formulation as a model for community and collaboration
• 43:08 - The greatest gift the plants offer us
• 47:02 - Rosalee and Rosemary’s Tori Amos listening party
• 48:58 - The gifts of being rooted and also stretching your branches outward
• 53:20 - What Rosemary most admires about her fellow herbalists
• 1:01:16 - Herbal tidbit

Connect with Rosalee

• On Instagram | @rosaleedelaforet

• On Facebook | Herbs With Rosalee
• On YouTube | Herbs With Rosalee

• Website | herbswithrosalee.com


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