Folk Methodology

Folk Methodology is a collaboration between herbalists Mason Hutchison and Rosalee de la Forêt, dedicated to sharing the living culture of herbalism and the connections that grow through it.Our first project, Herbalists After Hours, invites you into intimate, unfiltered conversations that celebrate the many people keeping herbal traditions vibrant today.Together we gather stories, laughter, and shared experiences to explore the relationships between people, plants, and place.Join us! Subscribe! Share! Our work grows from community—and is made for the herbal community.

Folk Methodology is a health podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 14 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Folk Methodology, a health show with 14 episodes published.

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  Herbal Hip-Hop, Love & Metamorphosis | Torin Frost & Lauren Santi

  Sep 24, 20262h 19m

  Torin Frost and Lauren Santi have a pretty incredible story to tell, and we're so glad we got to sit down with them for this one. In this episode of Herbalists After Hours, we hang out with the musicians and partners for a conversation about falling in love, finding purpose through creativity, and how getting to know plants can change the way you see the world. Lauren shares how a cancer diagnosis at 29 brought her into a deeper relationship with herbalism, and how Torin showed up for her as their friendship grew into something more. We hear about the meals, mushroom brews, and daily care that accompanied her treatment, along with the joy of revisiting familiar trails and finally recognizing the plants growing all around her. We also dive into their Imaginal Disc music and film projects, inspired by monarch butterflies and their travels through Mexico. Torin and Lauren take us behind the scenes of turning their own experiences with illness, love, and transformation into something they could share through music. Along the way, we talk about protecting old-growth forests, uplifting Indigenous voices, their budding apothecary, and helping the next generation build a relationship with the land. Torin also tells the story of his appearance in Kai Cenat's rap battle, and we put his freestyle skills to the test with a few herbal prompts of our own. There's plenty of laughter, some tender moments, and a whole lot of love for the plants and people who have shaped their lives. Come hang out with us. A heartfelt thank-you to Torin and Lauren for sharing their stories, their music, and so much of themselves with us! WATCH THIS INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE LINKS & RESOURCES Torin Frost | TorinFrost.com Imaginal Disc Pt. I: Metamorphosis of the Caterpillar | WATCH ON YOUTUBE Imaginal Disc Pt. II: Cracking the Chrysalis | WATCH ON YOUTUBE Torin Frost Instagram | @torinfrost Lauren Santi Instagram | @thelaurensanti Medicine Song Apothecary | LEARN MORE Torin on Patreon | SUPPORT HIS WORK Don't miss a thing! Join our herbal community newsletter at FolkMethodology.com Folk Methodology is a creative herbal studio exploring the wisdom, culture, and lived experience of herbalists. Through conversations, classes, and media, Mason and Rosalee are here to share and uplift the grassroots herbal community. The small print This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health regimen.

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  An Unfiltered Conversation with Mountain Rose Herbs Owner Shawn Donnille

  Jul 18, 20262h 32m

  What do punk rock, radical environmentalism, vintage baseball cards, and one of the herbal world's most influential companies have in common? Shawn Donnille. In this episode of Herbalists After Hours, we sit down with the owner of Mountain Rose Herbs for a wide-ranging conversation about activism, entrepreneurship, childhood joy, and the sometimes unexpected path to building a business that can genuinely change the world. Shawn shares how his early years as an activist shaped the person and business owner he would become, how a box of old baseball cards helped him buy his stake in Mountain Rose Herbs, and why reconnecting with the things he loved as a kid has become increasingly important to him. We also explore what it really means to build an ethical, values-driven company, including the difficult decisions, the responsibility that comes with influence, and Shawn's belief that herbalism can help inspire much broader cultural and environmental change. Along the way, we get into punk rock, the evolution of Mountain Rose Herbs, radical environmental action, the legendary RootsTalk conference, and what keeps Shawn hopeful after decades of pushing against the status quo. This is an honest, funny, and deeply personal conversation with one of the herbal industry's most outspoken and fascinating leaders. Come hang out with us. A heartfelt thank-you to Shawn for welcoming us into his home and sharing so openly with us! WATCH THIS INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE LINKS & RESOURCES Mountain Rose Herbs | MountainRoseHerbs.com Oregon Wild | OregonWild.org Cascadia Wildlands | CascWild.org Ecotopia by Ernest Callenbach | BUY THE BOOK Follow Along with Folk Methodology Website | FolkMethodology.com Instagram | @folkmethodology TikTok | @folkmethodology Don't miss a thing! Join our herbal community newsletter at FolkMethodology.com Folk Methodology is a creative herbal studio exploring the wisdom, culture, and lived experience of herbalists. Through conversations, classes, and media, Mason and Rosalee are here to share and uplift the grassroots herbal community. *The small print* This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health regimen.

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  Why Mountain Rose Herbs Is Building Brick-and-Mortar Stores

  Jul 11, 202641 min

  We traveled to Palm Springs, California, for the Grand Opening of the new Mountain Rose Herbs Mercantile, where we had the opportunity to chat with owner Shawn Donnille, Vice President Steven Yeager, and Special Projects Coordinator D'Ann Hawkes. While we were there, our conversation expanded far beyond the Palm Springs location. We explored the history of Mountain Rose Herbs' mercantiles, why the company continues to invest in brick-and-mortar stores, and the vision for future locations. Along the way, we discuss designing immersive retail experiences, introducing new people to herbalism, building lasting relationships with growers and suppliers, fostering community, and creating spaces where people can connect with plants in a hands-on way. We were thrilled to be there for the Grand Opening and grateful to help document this exciting milestone for Mountain Rose Herbs. We hope you enjoy the conversation! If you're visiting Palm Springs, be sure to stop by! Mountain Rose Herbs Palm Springs Mercantile 115 S Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 Learn more about the Palm Springs Mercantile Shop Mountain Rose Herbs Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe for more herbal conversations, interviews, and behind-the-scenes adventures from the herbal community. Follow Along with Folk Methodology Website | FolkMethodology.com Instagram | @folkmethodology TikTok | @folkmethodology Folk Methodology is a creative herbal studio exploring the wisdom, culture, and lived experience of herbalists. Through conversations, classes, and media, Mason and Rosalee are here to share and uplift the grassroots herbal community. The small print This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health regimen.

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  52 Years of Building Herbal Community | Michael "Skeeter" Pilarski

  Jun 4, 20261h 42mS0

  <p>In this episode of Herbalists After Hours, we spend time with Michael "Skeeter" Pilarski on his two-acre medicinal agroforestry property in the Methow valley (north-central Washington) — a place that started as a bare field and is now a thriving, self-mulching, multi-story forest of over 10,000 trees and shrubs. </p> <p>The conversation moves from plant walks and wildcrafting to community building, ceremony, music, and the long arc of a life lived in radical service to the earth and the people on it.</p> <p>We talk about what it means to start things — gatherings, organizations, movements — and keep starting them for ov...

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  Herbalism for Self-Healing & Personal Growth | Lottie Spady

  Apr 30, 20261h 43mS0

  <p>In this episode of Herbalists After Hours, we sit down with Lottie Spady of Earthseed Detroit for a conversation about what it looks like to follow an herbalist's path — not the polished version, but the real one.</p> <p>We talk about the long arc of building something over sixteen years, from a blog post about dryer balls to keynote speaker, tarot collaborator, and community builder in the historic Black town of Idlewild, Michigan. </p> <p>There's a thread throughout about learning to trust the unfolding — how herbalism has a way of showing up personally, not just professionally, and how t...

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