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 54: Herbal Support for Gut Health – The Active Herbalist

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 raspberry leaf, and burdock, noting their supportive roles in gut health and overall well-being. The podcast focuses on long-term digestive health and lifestyle practices using a variety of herbs, their affinities, actions and energetics rather than just one-size-fits-all symptomatic relief. We also cover the preparations for each herb! 

1. Episode 54: Herbal Support for Gut Health 38:32
2. Episode 53: Holistic Recovery for Race Season (Pre + Post Race) 29:45
3. Episode 52: Cognitive Caffeine Alternatives: Herbs for Focus 13:15
4. Episode 51: Hibiscus – A Cooling Cardiotonic 18:16
5. Episode 50: Herbs Everyone Should Have 27:00