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Rachelle Robinett, RH (AHG) is a Registered Clinical Herbalist, Holistic Health Practitioner dedicated to exploring the art of functional nature, creating accessible herbalism for modern culture. Rachelle combines her knowledge of herbal and traditional medicine, health science, and lifestyle design into plant-based products and accessible, self-care content for those seeking a connection between modern life and natural wellness.
Internationally acclaimed ethnobotanist David Winston and The Sacred Science's Nick Polizzi recently sat down in La Fortuna, Costa Rica to discuss the energetic aspects of plant medicine and how to match herbs to a person.
Rachel Herz, Ph.D., is a neuroscientist and world-leading expert on the psychological science of smell. She has been conducting research on the senses, emotion, perception, motivated behavior, and cognition since 1990. In this episode, Dr. Herz speaks to us about how scent memories and imagery influence our health and decision-making.
BotanicWise director, Charis Lindrooth, is a doctor of chiropractic, herbalist, and avid lifelong student dedicated to helping people connect and nurture mind, body, and spirit through the wisdom of plants and community. BotanicWise provides a forum where plant wisdom can be shared and where like-minded people can connect and build a community to steward land, medicinal plants and supportive relationships with each other.
Smell is our most evocative sense, with instant associations with emotions and memories. Cognitive neuroscientist Rachel Herz, PhD, explains why she loves the stink of a skunk, why a blow to the head can kill off your sense of smell, and how you get a new nose every month. Plus… why stores, hotels, and other brands create signature scents.
Cassandra Quave, PhD, is the herbarium curator and an associate professor of dermatology and human health at Emory University. In this podcast Dr. Quave talks about her life's work, bridging the chasm between plants and science, and her new book THE PLANT HUNTER: A Scientist's Quest for Nature's Next Medicines.