The Wild Rose Podcast (Wild Rose College)

Welcome to The Wild Rose Podcast—a space for herbal learning, community stories, and conversations that deepen our connection to each other and the plants.

In this episode, we’re joined by Yarrow Willard—Clinical Herbalist, educator, and Director of Wild Rose College. With a background rooted in hands-on herbal medicine and a vision for reconnecting humans to the rhythms of nature, Yarrow brings decades of insight, stories, and grounded wisdom to our conversation.

Yarrow’s approach blends ancestral knowledge, practical skills, and modern curiosity—encouraging herbalists to walk a path that’s both embodied and informed. Together, we explore:

• How herbalism evolves through personal practice, connection, and mistakes
  

• The importance of presence, humility, and heart in herbal healing
  

• Rebalancing clinical herbalism with land-based and intuitive traditions
  

• Why the “plant path” is about lifelong listening—not arriving
  

• Practical tips for seasonal living, simple remedies, and staying curious
  

• The vision behind Wild Rose College and building herbal community
  

Whether you're new to herbs or decades into your journey, this episode invites you to slow down, tune in, and remember that herbalism isn’t just knowledge—it’s relationship.

Connect with Yarrow:

🌿 Instagram: @herbal_jedi 

🌿 Website: www.harmonicarts.ca, www.wildrosecollege.com

🌿 Join Us in June 2025! 🌿
We’re celebrating 50 years of Wild Rose College with a special in-person Herb Gathering in beautiful Kananaskis, Alberta! Connect with fellow plant lovers, learn from renowned herbalists, and honour five decades of herbal education and community.

🎟️ Grab your tickets now at celebrate50.wildrosecollege.com – we’d love to see you there!

Ready to deepen your herbal journey? Explore the Practical Herbalist Diploma Program at Wild Rose College—a comprehensive path to confident, hands-on herbalism.

Click here to learn more and enroll today!

Explore more from Wild Rose College: 📚 Courses, community, and herbal education:⁠ wildrosecollege.com⁠

Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Wild Rose College. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen, especially if you have a medical condition, are taking prescription medications, or are pregnant or nursing.

Welcome to The Wild Rose Podcast—a space for herbal learning, community stories, and conversations that deepen our connection to each other and the plants.

In this episode, we’re joined by 7Song—clinical herbalist, educator, botanist, and director of the Northeast School of Botanical Medicine. Known for his practical, no-nonsense approach, 7Song has spent decades offering herbal care on the frontlines of community health—from free clinics to protest camps to field first-aid stations.

Together, we explore:

• What inclusive men’s health looks like through a herbal lens—and why it matters

• Providing real-time herbal care at Rainbow Gatherings and Standing Rock

• His work at the Ithaca Free Clinic and what true integrative care can look like

• Go-to herbs for anxiety, cognition, infections, and immune support

• Thoughts on education, accessibility, and the evolving world of herbal regulation

• What keeps him grounded after decades of practicing community herbalism
  

Whether you’re dreaming of your own apothecary or already supporting others with plant medicine, this episode offers gritty stories, grounded insights, and decades of lived herbal experience.

🫖 Pour yourself a cup of tea—and let’s dive in.

Ready to deepen your herbal journey? Explore the ⁠Practical Herbalist Diploma Program⁠ at Wild Rose College—a comprehensive path to confident, hands-on herbalism.

Click here to ⁠learn more and enroll today!⁠

Explore more from Wild Rose College: 📚 Courses, community, and herbal education:⁠ wildrosecollege.com⁠

Disclaimer:
The information shared in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Wild Rose College. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen, especially if you have a medical condition, are taking prescription medications, or are pregnant or nursing.

Welcome to The Wild Rose Podcast—a space for herbal learning, community stories, and conversations that deepen our connection to each other and the plants.

In this episode, we’re joined by Carley McConkey—a holistic nutritionist, clinical herbalist, and passionate educator whose work centers on body literacy, accessible wellness, and women’s health.

Carley’s path into herbalism began with her own healing journey through hormonal imbalances, anxiety, and a deep disconnection from her body. From that place, she discovered the magic of food as medicine, the intelligence of the menstrual cycle, and the spirit-healing power of herbs.

Together, we explore:

• Her evolution from holistic nutrition to clinical herbalism

• The power of truly listening to your body (and the unlearning that requires)

• How modern healthcare fails to meet women’s needs—and how herbalism offers a different way

• Accessible wellness through kitchen medicine, broths, and energetics

• Flower essences, drop dosing, and those intuitive plant moments

• Reframing “peak health” and embracing joy, nourishment, and community as part of healing
  

Whether you’re new to plant medicine or a seasoned practitioner, this episode invites you to reconnect with your body, your intuition, and the plants that support both.

🫖 Pour yourself a cup of tea—and let’s dive in.

Connect with Carley: 🌿 Website: carleynadine.com 🌿 Instagram: @carleynadine

Ready to deepen your herbal journey? Explore the Practical Herbalist Diploma Program at Wild Rose College—a comprehensive path to confident, hands-on herbalism.

Learn more and enroll today!

Explore more from Wild Rose College: 📚 Courses, community, and herbal education: wildrosecollege.com

Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Wild Rose College. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen, especially if you have a medical condition, are taking prescription medications, or are pregnant or nursing.