{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Following the Herbal Harvest: An Interview with Ann Armbrecht","description":"What really goes into the herbal products we rely on every day? In this conversation, Sajah sits down with anthropologist, author, and founder of the Sustainable Herbs Initiative, Ann Armbrecht, to explore the hidden journey of herbs \u2014 from field to finished product \u2014 and the complex web of relationships, ethics, and decisions that shape their quality.  Sajah and Ann discuss the gap between traditional herbal values and modern industry realities, and what it means to practice integrity in herbal medicine today. This is an invitation to look more deeply \u2014 to \u201csee double\u201d \u2014 and to connect with the people, plants, and places behind the medicine. Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll learn in this interview: Why understanding the herbal supply chain matters for both quality and ethics The hidden realities of global sourcing, mechanization, and manufacturing What \u201cseeing double\u201d means\u2014and how it changes your relationship to herbal medicine How working conditions and human care directly impact plant quality The role of certifications, transparency, and traceability (and their limitations) Why relationships\u2014not just sourcing location\u2014are the key to sustainability What the \u201claral value\u201d of a plant is and how intention shows up in modern herbalism Practical ways to engage more consciously as an herbal consumer or practitioner \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 About Ann: Learn more about The Sustainable Herbs Initiative  Check out Ann Armbrecht\u2019s book, Following the Herbal Harvest: A Search for the Healing Promise of Plant Medicines at Chelsea Green Books (or find it wherever books are sold). Watch Ann's film, Numen. \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 CONNECT WITH SAJAH AND WHITNEY \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 To get free in depth mini-courses and videos, visit our blog at:  http:\/\/www.evolutionaryherbalism.com   Get daily inspiration and plant wisdom on our Facebook and Instagram channels: http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EvolutionaryHerbalism https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/evolutionary_herbalism\/   Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCyP63opAmcpIAQg1M9ShNSQ   Get a free 5-week course when you buy a copy of the book, Evolutionary Herbalism: https:\/\/www.evolutionaryherbalism.com\/evolutionary-herbalism-book\/   Shop our herbal products:  https:\/\/naturasophiaspagyrics.com\/   \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 ABOUT THE PLANT PATH \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 The Plant Path is a window into the world of herbal medicine. With perspectives gleaned from traditional Western herbalism, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Alchemy, Medical Astrology, and traditional cultures from around the world, The Plant Path provides unique insights, skills and strategies for the practice of true holistic herbalism. From clinical to spiritual perspectives, we don't just focus on what herbs are "good for," but rather who they are as intelligent beings, and how we can work with them to heal us physically and consciously evolve.   \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 ABOUT SAJAH \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 Sajah Popham is the author of Evolutionary Herbalism and the founder of the School of Evolutionary Herbalism, where he trains herbalists in a holistic system of plant medicine that encompasses clinical Western herbalism, medical astrology, Ayurveda, and spagyric alchemy. His mission is to develop a comprehensive approach that balances the science and spirituality of plant medicine, focusing on using plants to heal and rejuvenate the body, clarify the mind, open the heart, and support the development of the soul. This is only achieved through understanding and working with the chemical, energetic, and spiritual properties of the plants. His teachings embody a heartfelt respect, honor and reverence for the vast intelligence of plants in a way that empowers us to look deeper into the nature of our medicines and ourselves. He lives on a homestead in the foothills of Mt. Baker Washington with his wife Whitney where he teaches, consults clients, and prepares spagyric herbal medicines.    \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 WANT TO FEATURE US ON YOUR PODCAST? \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 If you\u2019d like to interview Sajah or Whitney to be on your podcast, click here to fill out an interview request form. If Whitney is facilitating an interview:   \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 ABOUT WHITNEY \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 Whitney Popham is an herbal practitioner and the co-founder of The School of Evolutionary Herbalism and Organic Unity. Her calling to plant medicine began from a deep passion for activism and a vision for creating healing and positive change in the world. She has devoted her life to that vision by being a humble vessel for the plants to touch people's lives and bring more healing and beauty into the world.   Through her own health challenges and struggles, she experienced the profound healing gifts of plant medicines and then committed her life to helping others reach vibrant levels of health. She specializes in digestive health in her clinical practice through working with herbal medicine, nutrition and lifestyle coaching. Her true gift is in listening to the plants through intuition and vision, which she uses to help her clients with healing on the emotional, psychological, spiritual, as well as physical levels of health.   ","author_name":"The Plant Path: Herbalism, Medical Astrology & Spagyric Alchemy","author_url":"http:\/\/www.evolutionaryherbalism.com","html":"