{"podcast":{"title":"Herbcast","slug":"herbcast-5331331","podcast_index_feed_id":5331331,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/herbcast/","website_url":"https://herbcast.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/2a535cd3-e9fb-469c-a68e-25dbfc80f87d/877Ku5qwK4okPVDWwu5Js2EZ.jpg","author":"Herbal Reality","episode_count":51,"summary":"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","last_synced_at":"2026-07-18T02:21:14.113544+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/herbcast-5331331"},"episode":{"title":"The Power of Breath: Herbal & Holistic Approaches to Lung Health with Rumana Zahn","slug":"the-power-of-breath-herbal-holistic-approaches-to-lung-health-with-rumana-zahn","published_at":"2024-05-20T02:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/herbcast-5331331/the-power-of-breath-herbal-holistic-approaches-to-lung-health-with-rumana-zahn","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/herbcast-5331331","url":"https://herbcast.captivate.fm/episode/herbs-for-the-lungs-and-respiratory-system-with-rumana-zahn","audio_url":"https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/1f0d9208-11ff-4615-a5a4-a3fac423be99/Herbcast-Rumana-Zahn.mp3","summary":"Have you ever stopped to appreciate the simple act of breathing? Each inhale brings life-giving oxygen into our bodies, but what happens when this effortless process becomes a struggle? In this episode Ramana Zahn reminds us that healing is a holistic journey that requires us to look at the body as an interconnected system. About Rumana: A Clinic Director and Consultant Naturopath, ND, BSc (Hons), DipCK, DipA, DipM, CEd, FAMH, MGNC. Rumana began her career as a microbiologist specialising in food and water analysis before transitioning to the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. She eventually redirected her focus towards holistic health, blending scientific principles with traditional medicines. Trained in naturopathy, herbal medicine, homoeopathy, acupuncture, kinesiology, iridology, and yoga, she offers comprehensive health programs that incorporate these disciplines alongside body assessments. Passionate about helping others, Rumana teaches at universities, runs clinics, and conducts research, including collaborations with the University of Newcastle. She also engages in Argentine tango, philosophy, yoga, and meditation. As a respected member of various professional associations and a prolific writer and lecturer, she actively contributes to advancing holistic healthcare practices. Ramana takes us through the intricacies of respiratory health, a topic that has gained immense importance in the wake of global health challenges. She shares her insights on how the lungs are not just organs of breath but are deeply connected to our joy and life force. When they function well, we feel alive and vibrant; when they don't, our entire being suffers.  Rumana emphasises the importance of an integrated approach to health, combining herbal remedies with breathwork and li…","meta_description":"Have you ever stopped to appreciate the simple act of breathing? Each inhale brings life-giving oxygen into our bodies, but what happens when this effortl…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2709,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/herbcast-5331331/episodes/the-power-of-breath-herbal-holistic-approaches-to-lung-health-with-rumana-zahn/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/herbcast-5331331/the-power-of-breath-herbal-holistic-approaches-to-lung-health-with-rumana-zahn.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}