The Active Herbalist is a welcoming, beginner-friendly exploration of everyday herbs and how they can thoughtfully support an active, vibrant lifestyle. Becca breaks down the herbs you may already have in your spice cabinet, sharing their traditional uses, supportive properties, and simple, practical ways to incorporate them into daily routines.

Each episode is grounded, approachable, and rooted in curiosity—designed to empower listeners to better understand their bodies, recovery, and overall well-being through plant-based support. You’ll learn when an herb might be helpful, how to use it simply and safely, and how these small practices can complement movement, training, and life.

The opinions shared in this podcast are personal in nature and are not intended to replace medical advice from a licensed healthcare professional.

Episode 53: Holistic Recovery for Race Season (Pre + Post Race) – The Active Herbalist

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 nervous system support, reducing input, and the herbal blend I’ve been using for both myself and clients during race season.This is a holistic look at recovery—what you add in, what you take off your plate, and how to support your body through high-output phases.

1. Episode 53: Holistic Recovery for Race Season (Pre + Post Race) 29:45
2. Episode 52: Cognitive Caffeine Alternatives: Herbs for Focus 13:15
3. Episode 51: Hibiscus – A Cooling Cardiotonic 18:16
4. Episode 50: Herbs Everyone Should Have 27:00
5. Episode 49: Herbs for Emotional Overwhelm 14:11