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This week on Herbal Radio, host Lucretia VanDyke is joined by the clinical herbalist and the Executive Director of the Berkeley Herbal Center (BHC), Ashley Campos. Join us as they explore:
- Ashley herbalism journey: from student to director
- Fostering and recognizing diversity in herbalism education
- Upholding the sacredness of plants while pursuing a career in herbalism
- Holding space for spiritualism in clinical practice
- Creative ways to connect with plants through music and art
- Cacao as medicine: far beyond an indulgent treat
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.
π₯ Watch the video version to this interview here: https://youtu.be/6b7xQKpBqog
Learn more about Ashley and Lucretia below!
πͺ»Ashley Campos, RH(AHG), is a clinical herbalist and the Executive Director of the Berkeley Herbal Center (BHC), driving a vision where healthcare is comprehensive, plants are at the forefront, and community collaboration is key. Her foundational journey with plant medicine began as a student at BHC, where she discovered the transformative power of herbs and the importance of community-based learning. This experience ignited her passion for accessible herbal education, which she now brings to the forefront of the organization.
As a practitioner, Ashley's work is deeply informed by her South American lineage, inspiring her to bridge the gap between rigorous clinical Western herbalism and ancestral healing traditions. This passion for inclusivity guides her leadership at BHC, where she has cultivated a style that blends administrative expertise with a hands-on dedication to the plants and the people. Ashley is dedicated to BHC's mission of health equity, which is realized through the center's comprehensive certification programs and our low-cost Community Clinic. This work is grounded in her core belief that healing thrives through connection, fostering deep ties between the land, the herbs, and those we serve.
π« Learn more about Ashley's upcoming Cacao Retreat in Bahia, Brazil: CoraΓ§ao do Cacau
πΏStart your herbalism education journey at BHC: Berkeley Herbal Center | Certification Programs
π° Subscribe to the Berkeley Herbal Center Newsletter!
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π» Lucretia VanDyke began her herbalism journey as a little girl mixing herbs, clays, and muds on her grandparents' farm. Today, Lucretia VanDyke has been in the herbal industry for over 20 years. As a holistic educator, speaker, herbalist, ceremonialist, spiritual light coach, intuitive energetic & reiki practitioner, diviner, storyteller, artist, and world traveler, Lucretia has accumulated over 3000 hours of training. She has studied with indigenous healers and some of the greatest minds of our time. Lucretia has been a holistic esthetician & healing arts practitioner for over a decade focusing on integrating indigenous healing rituals, plant spirit medicine, and meditation into modern-day practice. Lucretia brings her vivacious spirit and message of self-love in her work to inspire others to embrace their unique beauty and purpose. She is currently collecting stories throughout the south while working on expanding her BIPOC community healing arts and herbal education program.
π± Find Lucretia on social media! @lucretia.vandyke
π» Lucertia's website: www.lucretiavandyke.com
π Lucretia's Book: African American Herbalism
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