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🎙️ Join Us for a New Episode of the Know Your FundaMENTALs Podcast! 🎙️

We’re excited to welcome Briel Beaty, Co-Director of the Pennsylvania School of Herbalism! 🌿✨

🔑 Main Topic: In this episode of Know Your FundaMENTALs, Kelly Berthold speaks with Briel Beaty, co-director of the Pennsylvania School of Herbalism, about the importance of herbal education and holistic practices. Briel shares her journey into herbalism, the spectrum of plant medicine, and the difference between holistic and allopathic approaches to health. The conversation emphasizes the significance of curiosity, presence, and community engagement in exploring herbalism and natural remedies.

Takeaways:

• Briel's passion for plants stems from her childhood experiences in nature.
• Herbalism can be seen as a spectrum from food to poison.
• Understanding the dosage and preparation of herbs is crucial.
• Holistic approaches consider the root causes of health issues.
• Curiosity is essential for personal growth and healing.
• Engaging with nature can enhance well-being and community connection.
• Herbs can be easily incorporated into daily life and cooking.
• Community gardens can serve as educational spaces for herbalism.
• Everyone can be a community herbalist by sharing knowledge and remedies.
• The journey of learning about herbs is ongoing and ever-evolving.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Herbalism and Holistic Practices

03:19 Personal Journey into Herbalism

06:01 Understanding the Plant Medicine Spectrum

14:37 Holistic vs. Allopathic Approaches

18:28 Curiosity and Mind-Body Connection

27:14 Cultivating Curiosity in Nature

33:31 Community Engagement and Herbal Education

39:26 Introduction to Wellbeing for Professional Moms

39:31 Connecting Life, Family, and Career Fundamentals

💡 FundaMENTALs: Briel will share key insights on:

Follow: Follow Briel and learn more about her services on Instagram @phyteasana  

Check it out:

Pa Herb School @PAherbschool www.paherbschool.com

Rhoneymeade ⁠www.rhoneymeade.org⁠ @rhoneymeade

🎧About Me & the Podcast:

I’m Kelly Berthold, a licensed clinical social worker, and I’m passionate about helping others experience well-being and flourishing. I founded Know Your FundaMENTALs to make the science of flourishing accessible and practical for everyone. My goal is to simplify the core principles of well-being and help individuals and families integrate these foundational skills across all areas of life—parenting, relationships, careers, and personal growth.

Through my work, I connect evidence-based practices with real-life applications, empowering people to live their most fulfilling lives. The Know Your FundaMENTALs podcast is where I have meaningful conversations with neighbors and community members about what truly matters to them. In each episode, I connect the science and skills of flourishing to personal experiences and key life lessons, offering practical wisdom on how to live more intentionally and thrive.

Follow @knowyourfundamentals for access to organized foundational fundamentals for life, relationships, parenting and career!

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