The Active Herbalist is a beginner-friendly introduction to common herbs and how they can support an active lifestyle. Learn about the herbs in your spice cabinet and their healing properties in a down-to-earth way along with tips on when to reach for an herb and easy application tips. The opinions stated in this podcast are individual and not reflective of a medical professional.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Active Herbalist is a beginner-friendly introduction to common herbs and how they can support an active lifestyle. Learn about the herbs in your spice cabinet and their healing properties in a down-to-earth way along with tips on when to reach for an herb and easy application tips.
The Active Herbalist is hosted by Becca Kawaoka. The show has published 55 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Episode 56: HGW! (Horny Goat Weed)" (29 October 2026, 34 minutes), "Episode 55: Immuni-Tea 2.0 - Formulating for Cold & Flu Season" (3 September 2026, 28 minutes), and "Episode 54: Herbal Support for Gut Health" (11 June 2026, 39 minutes).
The Active Herbalist publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 55 episodes.
Booking probability for The Active Herbalist is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Active Herbalist requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Active Herbalist's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Active Herbalist are Health & Wellness Services and Therapists & Other Health Practitioners. The Active Herbalist has a health audience.
Becca Kawaoka hosts The Active Herbalist, a health podcast with 55 episodes published.
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The Active Herbalist
A goat herder, some very frisky goats, and 2,000+ years of herbal tradition. This week we’re diving into epimedium, better known as horny goat weed! In today's episode, we cover the plant from garden to teacup. We talk...
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Cold and flu season is here, and I'm breaking down my newest seasonal blend, Immuni-Tea 2.0 — a completely updated recipe with new herbs and features from last year's version. In this episode, I walk through the formula...
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This episode explores the role of herbs in addressing long-term digestive imbalances, emphasizing a holistic approach to wellness. Becca highlights several herbs, such as calendula, licorice root, gotu kola, red...
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What does recovery actually look like—before and after a race? In this episode, I share how I approached tapering, racing, and recovery from my final Ironman without fully stepping away from training. We talk about...
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Caffeine-free doesn’t have to mean low energy. In this episode, we explore herbal allies for focus and sustained vitality—without the jitters or crash. From gotu kola for calm mental clarity, to mint for a quick sense...
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Hibiscus is highly regarded for its beauty, taste, color, and health benefits. Today, we'll deep dive into the history, actions, energetics, traditional and current uses of hibiscus before wrapping up with an easy...
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Your starter herbal toolkit episode! Discover how chamomile, ginger, and mint can address a variety of patterns and enhancing daily wellness with easy, natural remedies anyone can use.
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In this episode, Becca explores herbal remedies for emotional overwhelm, burnout, and grief, emphasizing their supportive roles during challenging times. She highlights key herbs such as passionflower and skullcap for...
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In this episode, we explore herbal allies for supporting the prostate during midlife and beyond. As hormones shift and the body changes, herbs like nettle root, saw palmetto, soothing plants and adaptogens, can offer...
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Comfrey ( Symphytum officinale ) has a centuries-long reputation as a powerful wound healer. In this episode, we dive into its history, traditional and modern uses, growing tips, and herbal actions, exploring why...
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In this episode, we explore gentle, nourishing herbal allies for pregnancy and the postpartum season. I share why not all herbs are safe during pregnancy, how to think in terms of herbal actions rather than trends, and...
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Discover how your skin mirrors your internal health and meet five herbs that support liver, lymphatic flow, and calm, clear skin. This episode explores how to use them both as tea ingredients, food herbs, salves, and...
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Today Becca discusses herbal formulation and "science" behind crafting an herbal remedy. We unpack herbal taste, actions, affinities, energetics, dosage and potential interactions to create plant remedies from the lens...
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The discussion focuses on herbs that support the reproductive system, particularly for athletes and those under chronic stress. Emotional wellness, sleep quality, and nutrition are foundational for restoring sexual...
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Today, we’ll look at hawthorn’s physical support for the cardiovascular system, as well as its role in emotional healing, resilience, and long-term cardioprotective health. Join Becca for a deep dive into hawthorn's...
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Join Becca for a deep dive into vanilla! We review vanilla’s taste, actions, energetic, uses and elemental/planetary associations before wrapping up with an easy DIY vanilla extract recipe!
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Today, we review J uniperus communis, a hardy shrub of the Northern Hemisphere. Juniper berry is most commonly used medicinally for the musculoskeletal and urinary systems, but has extended traditional and current uses...
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Today's episode highlights 6 traditional Christmas herbs: juniper, clove, cinnamon, orange, pine, and elder! We discuss the parts of each herb used medicinally, herbal actions, energetics, traditional uses, folklore and...
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The Active Herbalist Episode 38: Elder Sambucus nigra, Sambucus canadensis Family History & Growing Parts Used Medicinally Supplementation Forms: Taste Energetics Actions Organs & Body Systems Herb Acts Upon Traditional...
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Today, we're talking about herbs for sleep! Becca reviews her four favorite nervine relaxant herbs: Chamomile, Valerian, Skullcap, and Passionflower. We review each herb's use, taste, growing style, dosage and...
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