About this episode
This week on Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism, we are joined by the Plant Priestess, herbal explorer, environmental steward, and founder of Full Circle Herbals , Erin LaFaive. Listen in as Erin and Thomas discuss looking beyond analytic perspectives to strength our understanding of plants, the benefit of blending scientific and intuitive ideas together, and how using our five senses can be indicators for what a plant species offers to our health and well-being. As always, we thank you for joining us on another botanical adventure and are so honored to have you tag along with us on this ride. Remember, we want to hear from you! Your questions, ideas, and who you want to hear from are an invaluable piece to our podcast. Email us at podcast@mountainroseherbs.com to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. Learn more about Erin and Full Circle Herbals below! 🪷 Erin LaFaive is an herbalist and Plant Priestess, known for her deep connection with the Plant Beings. As the owner and founder of Full Circle Herbals , she brings a wealth of experience and wisdom to the world of herbalism. Erin's journey with plants encompasses diverse roles, from working in greenhouses to serving as a horticulture educator, as well as hands-on experience in gardening and wildcrafting. Over the past 25 years, Erin has shared her knowledge with hundreds of people of all ages, imparting insights into herbalism, horticulture, and environmental stewardship. Erin formalized her herbal studies with esteemed teachers such as Gigi Stafne (pronounced staff-knee) of Green Wisdom School of Natural and Botanical Medicine , and through Rosemary Gladstar's Science & Art of Herbalism course. Her academic pursuits include a bachelor's degree in Geography with a specialization in Natural Resources Management, complemented by a master's degree in environmental studies. As a Certified Temple Guide with Priestess Presence Temple , Erin delves into realms of spiritual exploration and holistic well-being, enriching her understanding through ceremonies, rituals, and transformative practices. Her commitment to sharing the wisdom of the Plant Beings extends into all ways of knowing. Find Erin on I nstagram @erin_lafaive Find Erin on Facebook @Erin LaFaive, Plant Priestess Check out the Full Circle Herbals YouTube Channel! 🎙️ Check out Erin's very own podcast, HERBS (Herbs with Erin – Remedies for Body & Spirit)! 📝 Check out the Full Circle Herbals Blog! 📚 Get your hands on a copy of Erin's book, Learning Herbalism Workbook! 🌿 Sign-up for Erin's transformative Grow Your Apothecary Plant Lessons! 🌸 Shop our website using Erin's Herbal Affiliate link! Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com