#15: Creosote Bush – Faithful Guardianship
In this episode, we enter the wide open heat of the Sonoran Desert with one of its most ancient and sovereign presences: Creosote Bush, Larrea tridentata — known in the desert borderlands as La...
#14: Nettle – Awakening
Nettle going to seed in my garden In this episode, we step into the threshold between winter and spring with nettle as our guide. One of the first greens to rise from cold soil, nettle teaches us...
#13: Dandelion – Well-Worn Love
In this episode, we sit with Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), one of the most familiar—and most misunderstood—plants we know. Labeled a weed, sprayed, pulled, and dismissed, Dandelion carries a story that feels deeply human: of being overlooked, relied upon quietly, and punished for refusing to conform. And yet, season after season, it returns—golden, generous, and unapologetically present.
#12: Calendula – Light in the Dark
It’s the heart of winter here in the northern hemisphere. The holiday decorations are being taken down, the celebrations have passed, and yet the days are still long and shadowed. Even as the...
#11: Bee Balm – You Are Multifaceted
Bee Balm is fiery, fragrant, and wildly alive! It is one of those plants that feels like it’s mid-dance the moment you meet it. With blossoms that unfurl like tiny galaxies or bursts of flame,...
#10: Rue – Clear Sight
In this episode, we’ll explore Rue (Ruta graveolens) and what it means to see clearly in an age clouded by noise — where media, politics, and consumerism all compete for our attention, and clarity...
#9: Cedar – Unhaunt Your Mind
Himalayan cedar seen from the Pipeline Track, Ayubia National park, Nathiagali by Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Alongside stories and...
#8: Mullein – Root Deep to Stand Tall
In this episode, we explored the wisdom of mullein, a plant that teaches us to stand tall, root deep, and move through life with gentle courage. From its velvety leaves to its spiral flowers,...
#7: Garden Sage – Your Inner Wisdom Keeper
In this episode of Remedy & Rhyme, we sit with the wise and aromatic presence of Garden Sage (Salvia officinalis) — a plant known across cultures not only for its culinary charm, but for its...
#6: Blackberry – Alchemizing Anger
Content Note:This episode includes reflections on collective grief, injustice, and current global events, including war, displacement, and systemic harm. These topics are explored through the lens...
#5: Mesquite – Radical Abundance
In this episode of Remedy and Rhyme, we explore the radical abundance of Mesquite — a desert tree whose generosity stretches from myth to medicine. We reflect on what it means to live in...
# 4: Tulsi – You Are Sacred
In this episode of Remedy and Rhyme, we sit with the sacred plant known as Tulsi—Holy Basil—not just as an herb, but as a being that bridges the physical and the spiritual. Long honored in Ayurvedic...
#3: Rose – Lessons in Paradox
In this episode, we explore the timeless and tender paradox of Rose — a flower that embodies both softness and strength. From mythology to herbalism to personal reflection, Rose invites us to dwell...
#2: Rosemary – Ancestral Guidance When Times Are Tough
In this episode, we explore the rich and rooted medicine of rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus)—an herb of clarity, protection, and deep remembrance. From its physical gifts like supporting the nervous...
#1: Introduction – Coming Home to Ourselves Through Plants & Poetry
Welcome to the very first episode of the Joyful Roots podcast! In this opening episode, I’m sharing the heart behind this project—a weaving of plants and poetry as portals to reconnection with...