Herbally Yours

Ellen Kamhi talks with Cindy Perlin, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, certified biofeedback practitioner, chronic pain survivor, founder and CEO of the Alternative Pain Treatment Directory, and the author of The Truth About Chronic Pain Treatments: The Best and Worst Strategies for Becoming Pain Free. She lives and works in the Albany, NY area where she has been helping her clients improve their emotional and physical wellbeing for over 30 years. www.paintreatmentdirectory.com

Ellen Kamhi talks with Calvin Barry Schwartz, a journalist for NJDiscover, a novelist (Vichy Water, 2007), and a broadcaster, producing and co-hosting a local cable TV talk show in central Jersey. He serves on the Advisory Committee of the Women’s Health Institute at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, ONE HEALTH (Human, Plant, Animal) NJ Steering Committee, and has a series of YouTube global podcast interviews: “Conversations with Calvin: We the SpecIEs” focusing on the diversity of content, people, and careers. www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Robert Verkerk, an expert in health, agricultural and environmental sustainability with nearly 40 years of experience in the non-profit sector, academia and as a consultant. His extensive academic background in ecology and sustainable agriculture, including an MSc, PhD and postdoctoral fellowship at Imperial College London, helped him develop his passion for applying ecological and sustainability principles to healthcare. In April 2023, Dr. Verkerk took the helm as Executive and Scientific Director of the Alliance for Natural Health USA after serving on the organization’s board as Scientific Director for almost two decades. www.ANH-USA.org

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Miriam Rahav, a triple-boarded physician in the fields of internal medicine, hospice and palliative medicine and functional medicine. Dr. Rahav is a graduate and practitioner of The Metabolic Approach to Cancer. Dr. Rahav is also certified in acupuncture through The Tristate School of Acupuncture. Additionally she is trained in a diagnostic and treatment modality called autonomic response testing (ART), and also neural therapy, through the Klinghardt Academy. Dr. Miriam Rahav MD is the Founder and Medical Director at Rahav Wellness | The Center for Collaborative Healing. www.rahavwellness.com

Ellen Kamhi talks with Ellen Evert Hopman, a master herbalist and homeopath, who has been a Druidic initiate since 1984. She is the author of several books, including Secret Medicines from Your Garden, The Sacred Herbs of Samhain, and A Legacy of Druids. She is a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild. Together, they discuss her book, The Sacred Herbs of Yule and Christmas: Remedies, Recipes, Magic, and Brews for the Winter Season. www.elleneverthopman.com

Ellen Kamhi talks with Therese (Tee) Forton-Barnes, a Detox Your Home Guru and Health Coach at The Green Living Gurus. She has been helping people for over 40 years keep toxicants out of their homes. Tee is an entrepreneur, activist, podcast host, and educator. Tee offers a weekly podcast, Green Living with Tee, her newsletter, blog posts, social media, home detox coaching, and ‘Tee’s Organics’, a line of household products that are healthy for you and your home. https://thegreenlivinggurus.com/shop-tees-organics/

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Ken Redcross, author of, “Bond: The 4 Cornerstones of a Lasting and Caring Relationship with Your Doctor,” and founder of Redcross Concierge, a personalized medical practice designed to enhance the patient-doctor relationship while providing convenient access to a full spectrum of healthcare services and holistic and wellness counseling. He is also an advisor for Healthy Directions.

Ellen Kamhi talks with Carolina Schneider, a registered dietitian and founder of Hungry for Plants. She specializes in plant-based nutrition and follows a whole-food, plant-based diet. Her experience, combined with her passion and knowledge, equip her to help others better understand the nutritional benefits of food and how to incorporate them into their everyday lives.

Ellen Kamhi talks with David Miller and Erich Maelzer, who own FlowGardens, which believes in cultivating health and happiness through premium quality cannabis. The company is changing the perception of the plant by educating its customers and consumers about the health and wellness benefits across the entire spectrum of cannabinoids. David has held board positions with the Emory Global Health Institute during COVID where he advised the former CDC director, advised Jane Fonda's organization (GCAPP), and led global business leaders for 10 years within Entrepreneur's Organization. Erich Maelzer has been a technically savvy Cannabis Cultivator for decades. www.flowgardens.com

Ellen Kamhi talks with Andy Pace, a Healthy Home Concierge with over 30 years of experience in the healthy home building materials industry. He is the founder of the Green Design Center and host of the Non-Toxic Environments Podcast. He is an expert at creating healthy homes that are non toxic and free of off-gassing. He as a strong focus on mold prevention and remediation and works with contractors and home builders around the world to create healthy breathing within the home through proper HVAC systems, humidifiers and other modes of healthy ventilation. www.thegreendesigncenter.com

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Michelle Gamble, who has been a professional educator for over 25 years and a natural health care provider for over 15 years. She is a board-certified alternative health care provider with advanced training and certification in Functional Endocrinology and Blood Chemistry, Colon Hydrotherapy, HeartMath, Childbirth Education and Doula Support, and much more. Dr. Gamble is also an author, speaker, and mentor who assists individuals and groups in transforming their health through the natural healing power of nature’s cures, customized diet and lifestyle interventions.www.theholistichealingdoctor.com

Ellen Kamhi talks with Rev. Dr. Shanon Sterringer, Founding Pastor of the Community of St. Hildegard Church and Hildegard Haus shrine in Fairport Harbor, Ohio. Shanon is a wife and mother, a published author, small business owner (fairtrade boutique and art studio), and an amateur beekeeper. She is an ordained priest and has travelled to Bingen, Germany several times over the last few years to walk in the footsteps of Hildegard of Bingen for research and personal/professional development. Shanon has offered numerous retreats, seminars, and workshops on various topics in Hildegard studies for herb societies, churches, spiritual centers, and even a day-long seminar at a seminary in Hyderabad, India. www.hildegardhaus.org

Ellen Kamhi talks with Alison Bladh, a registered nutritional therapist and beauty therapist living in the wilds of Sweden! Having worked in the health and wellness industry of over 30 years specializing in menopausal women’s health, she now runs her own online clinic helping women worldwide manage the negative symptoms of menopause. Her mission is to support her clients with changes to diet, health and lifestyle so they can harness their hormones and get their confidence and sparkle back. www.alisonbladh.com

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Eric Dorninger, a Registered Naturopathic Doctor, and Licensed Acupuncturist. Prior to medical school, he received his B.A. in Kinesiology from the University of Colorado, Boulder in 1997. During this time, he also finished his E.M.T. (Emergency Medical Technician) training and volunteering at Porter Care Hospice in Denver. This dual exposure of medical perspectives laid down the roots for Dr. Dorninger’s integrated approach to diagnosis, treatment, and healing. https://drdorninger.com/

Ellen Kamhi talks with Cathy Nesbitt, a Health and Wellness Advocate, and the Founder of Cathy’s Crawly Composters, Cathy’s Sprouters and Cathy’s Laughter Club. She is a multi-award-winning environmental innovator who uses workshops and inspirational speaking to motivate people to live a more sustainable life. https://www.cathyscomposters.com/

Ellen Kamhi talks with Jen Frey, a healer, mentor, and Earth Advocate with more than 20 years of experience with Plant Essences, energy work, and herbal practices. The founder of Brigid’s Way and co-steward of Heart Springs Sanctuary, she has dedicated her life to the spiritual path of Plant work. https://www.brigidsway.com/

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Udo Erasmus, an authority on fats and oils. A consultant to the dietary supplement industry, Dr. Erasmus is the author of, "The Right Fat Diet," and "Fats That Heal, Fats that Kill," a compilation of over 20 years of research on essential fatty acids, which is regarded by many as the bible on the healing power of fats.

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Michael Garko, a credentialed and practicing nutritionist. Dr. Garko produced and hosted the popular health talk radio show called Let’s Talk Nutrition. He believes nutrition is the driving force by which health is created, sustained, and reclaimed. Dr. Garko also passionately believes that your health is your wealth, and your health is the wealth of those who care about and love you. straussnaturals.com

Ellen Kamhi talks with James B. LaValle, a clinical pharmacist, author, board certified clinical nutritionist and CEO of Metabolic Code Enterprises with 40 years of clinical experience in metabolic and integrative medicine. He serves as the academic co-chair for the American Academy of Anti Aging Medicine and is an appointed faculty member and course educator for the Integrative Medicine postgraduate program at George Washington University School of health sciences. Jim has authored more than 20 books including, “Cracking the Metabolic Code,” and serves as a scientific adviser for Probiotics.com. www.jimlavalle.com

Ellen Kamhi talks with Jacob L. Cooper, author of Life After Breath and The Wisdom of Jacobs’s Ladder. He is passionate about promoting healing, and is a sought-after speaker on grief, wisdom, and consciousness, offering meditation and mindfulness seminars to help others find purpose and overcome fears of life after death. As a Clinical Social Worker, Reiki Master, and Certified Hypnotherapist, specializing in Past Life Regression, Jacob uses his extensive personal and professional experience to empower one soul at a time. www.jacoblcooper.com