{"podcast":{"title":"Herbs with Rosalee","slug":"herbs-with-rosalee-3942088","podcast_index_feed_id":3942088,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/herbs-with-rosalee/","website_url":"https://herbs-with-rosalee.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/ed0e9468-6e50-4d51-807f-cb19ddc50233/podcast-cover-v1-copy.jpg","author":"Rosalee de la Forêt","episode_count":200,"summary":"Curious about the healing nature of plants? You're in the right place. I’m Rosalee de la Forêt and I'm passionate about helping people discover the world of herbalism and natural health. On this podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health. My goal is that you’ll walk away from each episode feeling empowered, knowledgeable, and inspired to start working with herbs in your everyday life. Sometimes you’ll sit down with just me and other times I may have special guests join the conversation. We’ll hear what their favorite herb and recipe is for the season. All you have to do right now is make sure you’re subscribed to this podcast in your favorite podcast player so you don’t miss a thing.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T20:21:30.706352+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/herbs-with-rosalee-3942088"},"episode":{"title":"Kava for Anxiety, Tension, and Winding Down Without the Fog - with Rachelle Robinett","slug":"kava-for-anxiety-tension-and-winding-down-without-the-fog-with-rachelle-robinett","published_at":"2026-07-29T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/herbs-with-rosalee-3942088/kava-for-anxiety-tension-and-winding-down-without-the-fog-with-rachelle-robinett","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/herbs-with-rosalee-3942088","url":"https://www.herbalremediesadvice.org/podcast235.html","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1bd860a9-4ded-4ab4-9209-567075cc8719.mp3","summary":"Kava has been praised, feared, celebrated, and misunderstood. So what's the real story behind this remarkable plant? Kava ( Piper methysticum ) has a reputation that's hard to ignore. Some people swear by it for easing tension and helping them unwind, while others know it only through headlines about safety concerns and controversy. In this episode, herbalist and author Rachelle Robinett joins me to separate fact from fiction and explore why this traditional Pacific Island herb has remained such a beloved ally for thousands of years. Together, we dive into kava's remarkable ability to relax the body while keeping the mind surprisingly clear, unpack where the concerns about liver toxicity actually came from, and explore thoughtful questions about responsible herbalism, sustainability, and what it really means to work with sacred plants. Along the way, Rachelle reveals how herbalism can become so much more than \"an herb for a symptom\"—it can fundamentally change how we relate to the natural world. Rachelle also shares her recipe for Kava “Old-Fashioned” Mocktail, a sophisticated herbal drink that’s perfect for winding down at the end of the day. You can download your beautifully illustrated recipe card here . By the end of this episode, you’ll know: ► Why kava has earned a permanent place in Rachelle's travel bag, evening routine, and herbal toolkit ► The controversy behind kava use—and the real story behind claims of toxicity and rarity ► Why traditional preparation methods for kava matter more than most people realize ► What makes kava such a great herbal ally for people reducing or avoiding alcohol ► One remarkable botanical fact that has shaped kava’s relationship with humans for thousands of years ► and so much more… For those of you who don’t know her, Rachelle Rob…","meta_description":"Kava has been praised, feared, celebrated, and misunderstood. So what's the real story behind this remarkable plant? Kava ( Piper methysticum ) has a repu…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3198,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/herbs-with-rosalee-3942088/episodes/kava-for-anxiety-tension-and-winding-down-without-the-fog-with-rachelle-robinett/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/herbs-with-rosalee-3942088/kava-for-anxiety-tension-and-winding-down-without-the-fog-with-rachelle-robinett.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}