Episode 200: Rosalee’s 200th Episode
Stories, Lessons and Gratitude

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Episode Summary

Can you believe we’ve made it to 200 episodes of the Herbs with Rosalee podcast?! 

Week after week, I get to sit in the host’s chair—asking the questions, guiding the conversation, and shining the spotlight on other herbalists (and the plants we love). Honestly, it’s one of my favorite things to do.

So when we realized the 200th episode was coming up, we knew it had to be something different. 

At first, someone suggested I should be the one in the hot seat. My reaction? Hard no. Absolutely not.

But the idea kept tugging at me… and eventually, I caved. 

And! If anyone was going to flip the script and interview me, it had to be my dear friend Mason Hutchison from HerbRally. Not only do I love his hosting skills, Mason knows me better than most people on this planet—which meant he could ask the kinds of questions I’d never think to ask myself.

And wow… he did.

We laughed over bloopers, looked back at how the show has grown, and talked about the ways podcasting has stretched me—not just as an herbalist, but as a person.

I shared stories about my ever-evolving plant path—from activism, to my early days with herbs, to how UTIs (yes, really!) shaped my herbal journey in surprising ways. We also pulled back the curtain on what goes into producing this podcast, and chatted about some of the threads that run through my life right now: walking, strength training, friendship, grief, and resilience.

There are also a few surprises in there - one that left me in tears. 

But! No spoilers! You’ll just have to watch the show. (And I DO recommend watching this one as there’s lots of entertaining b-roll going on.)

It was one of those conversations that felt both light and deep at the same time. I’m so grateful to share it with you—and to be celebrating 200 episodes together.

Here’s a peek at what we covered:

► Why most podcasts don’t make it past seven episodes—and what it really took for me to reach 200

► How creating a podcast has shaped me as an herbalist and educator

► The behind-the-scenes teamwork that goes into every single episode

► How my dad’s adventurous spirit and my mom’s ethnobotanical work continue to shape my life today

► How getting arrested as a young activist eventually led me deeper into herbalism (and guided me toward a gentler, less in-your-face approach to bringing herbalism to people!)

► and so much more…

For this episode, I also have to give a big shout-out to YOU. Truly, this podcast wouldn’t exist without you listening, sharing, and showing up week after week. Your enthusiasm for the show is what keeps me going.

And a special thank-you to all of my students here at Herbs with Rosalee—you make it possible for us to keep producing the podcast. 

An extra-special nod goes to our Podcast Circle members, whose direct support means so much. I’m so grateful for each and every one of you.

Would you prefer reading this episode? If so, click here to download a transcript.

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Connect with Mason:

• Website | HerbRally.com
• Instagram | @herbrally
• Facebook | HerbRally
• YouTube | @HerbRally

What You'll Learn from This Episode

• [0:25] Introduction to the 200th episode celebration
• [4:06] How the podcast has changed Rosalee
• [12:50] The team effort behind the making of each podcast
• [18:42] Podcast Circle membership: how YOU can help support the show
• [21:37] Advice for others considering creating an herbal podcast
• [25:03] Guest question from Rebecca Altman: herbs for stress
• [28:28] How Rosalee’s parents, childhood, and teen years shaped her as an herbalist
• [39:21] John Gallagher’s influence
• [45:06] Rosalee’s recent trip to Ireland
• [48:37] Rosalee’s fitness journey
• [1:00:58] Guest question from Emilie Thomas-Anderson: desert island herbs
• [1:04:25] Guest question from Jesus Garcia: herbs to heal the spirit
• [1:06:14] Rosalee’s self-care routines
• [1:10:37] What makes a good herbalist?
• [1:18:35] What Rosalee would tell her younger self
• [1:21:04] Rosalee’s focus on inflammation
• [1:26:36] Guest question from Rosemary Gladstar: what is Rosalee most proud of?
• [1:32:37] The Herbs with Rosalee school
• [1:39:20] Rosalee’s recent projects
• [1:44:45] Rosalee’s dream for the future of herbalism
• [1:50:15] Student spotlight
• [1:51:30] Bloopers

-- TIMESTAMPS -- 

• 00:25 - Introduction to the 200th episode celebration
• 04:05 - How the podcast has changed Rosalee
• 13:06 - The team effort behind the making of each podcast
• 19:13 - Podcast Circle membership: how YOU can help support the show
• 22:10 - Advice for others considering creating an herbal podcast
• 25:44 - Guest question from Rebecca Altman: herbs for stress
• 29:14 - How Rosalee’s parents, childhood, and teen years shaped her as an herbalist
• 40:28 - John Gallagher’s influence
• 46:32 - Rosalee’s recent trip to Ireland
• 50:19 - Rosalee’s fitness journey
• 1:03:03 - Guest question from Emilie Thomas-Anderson: desert island herbs
• 1:06:36 - Guest question from Jesus Garcia: herbs to heal the spirit
• 1:08:28 - Rosalee’s self-care routines
• 1:13:00 - What makes a good herbalist?
• 1:16:31 - Herbal pet peeves
• 1:21:09 - What Rosalee would tell her younger self
• 1:23:41 - Rosalee’s focus on inflammation
• 1:29:17 - Guest question from Rosemary Gladstar: what Rosalee is most proud of
• 1:35:29 - the Herbs with Rosalee school
• 1:42:24 - Rosalee’s recent projects
• 1:47:57 - Rosalee’s dream for the future of herbalism
• 1:53:40 - Student spotlight
• 1:54:55 - Bloopers

Connect with Rosalee

• On Instagram | @rosaleedelaforet

• On Facebook | Herbs With Rosalee
• On YouTube | Herbs With Rosalee

• Website | herbswithrosalee.com


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