The Lifestyle Herbalists Podcast--A healthy dose of happiness

There’s something special about stepping into your garden and coming back with a basket overflowing with food you’ve grown yourself. In this episode of The Lifestyle Herbalists: A Healthy Dose of Happiness, we head from garden to table to explore the incredible nourishment found in fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, garlic, peppers, beans, lettuce and kale.

We’ll uncover some surprisin...

What if struggles with learning, attention, memory, or processing aren’t simply something a person has to accept?

In this episode, we talk with Sandy Zamalis, a Board Certified Cognitive Specialist and owner of LearningRx Staunton and Harrisonburg. Sandy explains how cognitive training can strengthen the foundational skills the brain uses to learn, including attention, memory, processing speed, reasoning, and auditory and vis...

A single lyric stopped me in my tracks: "In your body you will live. In your body you will die."

It reminded me of something we rarely talk about. Our body is the one home we'll never move out of. While we can't control every diagnosis or every circumstance, we can influence the environment we create within our body each day.

In this episode, I share why the small choices we make wi...

Have you ever snapped at someone and immediately wondered, Where did that come from?

In this episode, Dabney and Sabrina sit down with Rachel Cline to explore the powerful connection between stress, emotional regulation, and the "short fuse" so many of us experience in today's fast-paced world.

Rachel shares why creating intentional pauses throughout the day...

Why is it that so many women know what they should be doing for their health, yet still don't feel better?

In this solo episode, Dabney explores one of the most overlooked pieces of the healing journey: accountability. From hormone balance and digestion to oral health, stress, and nutrition, lasting wellness isn't about finding the next supplement or following the perfect protocol—it's about consistently caring for your body ...

What if one of the most powerful tools for improving your energy, focus, mood, and overall health was as simple as a glass of water? In this episode of The Lifestyle Herbalists: A Healthy Dose of Happiness, we explore the incredible connection between hydration and the brain, nervous system, digestion, and oral health. Learn how water fuels your neurons, why electrolytes matter, and discover simple hydration tips and ...

What if balancing your hormones had less to do with chasing the latest supplement or quick fix—and more to do with supporting your body as a whole?

In this episode, I'm joined by Whitney, founder of Four Seasons Harmony, who shares her deeply personal healing journey and how it led her to a career in clinical herbal medicine and Ayurveda. Her own health challenges became the catalyst for helping women around the world restore...

Do you wake up feeling great, only to end the day wondering why your stomach suddenly feels tight, uncomfortable, or bloated—even though you're eating healthy?

In this solo episode of The Lifestyle Herbalists, Dabney shares her own recent experience with bloating and how becoming curious instead of frustrated helped her uncover important clues about her health. From noticing how gluten and even carbonated water affected her b...

What happens when the people who spend their lives rescuing others begin carrying more than they can bear?

In this episode of The Lifestyle Herbalists, we sit down with Scotti, founder of Slow Living Solutions and an Applied Organizational Psychologist dedicated to supporting Fire and EMS professionals. Raised in a firefighting family and shaped by the loss of her father, Scotti understands firsthand the unseen toll that chronic st...

Feeling exhausted even though you're eating well, taking supplements, and trying to do all the "right" things? You're not alone.

In this episode of The Lifestyle Herbalists, Dabney and Sabrina tackle one of the most common questions they're hearing in 2026: Why am I so tired all the time?

Together, they explore some of the hidden factors that may be contributing to low energy, including chronic stress, poor sleep quality, mouth bre...

🎉 100 Episodes! 🎉

What began as conversations about herbs, mindfulness, and healthy living has evolved into a deeper exploration of the connections between oral health, digestion, minerals, stress, sleep, and whole-body wellness.

In this special 100th episode, Dabney reflects on some of the biggest lessons learned from the first 99 episodes of The Lifestyle Herbalists. From understanding the mouth as a window into overall health ...

Bad breath is something most of us worry about—but rarely talk about openly. In this episode, we explore halitosis in a completely different way, moving beyond mints and mouthwash to uncover what bad breath may actually be telling us about oral and overall health.

We’ll discuss how to navigate the uncomfortable but important conversation of telling someone they have bad breath with kindness and respect. Then we dive int...

In this special Memorial Day episode of The Lifestyle Herbalists Podcast, we pause to honor the people who came before us — the ancestors, caretakers, veterans, healers, and everyday people whose lives shaped our own.

We carry more than genetics from those who came before us. We carry stories, traditions, resilience, nervous system patterns, recipes, wisdom, and sometimes wounds that are waiting to be healed.

Together, we exp...

Parasite cleanses and colon detoxes seem to be everywhere right now—but do we really all have parasites, or are we missing the bigger picture? In this episode, I’m diving into the wellness industry’s growing obsession with cleansing, “killing,” and detoxing while exploring a more balanced perspective as an herbalist and oral health practitioner. We’ll talk about what parasites actually are, commo...

The Language of Symptoms series and today we are going to talk about  Fatigue, Burnout & Why Rest Doesn’t Help.

“Welcome back to The Language of Symptoms — the podcast where we stop fighting symptoms and start listening to what they’re trying to say.

Because headaches aren’t always about the head. Gut symptoms aren’t always about f...

Bloating. Food sensitivities. IBS. What if your gut symptoms aren’t actually about the food you’re eating?

In this episode of The Language of Symptoms, we explore the deeper connection between your gut, nervous system, and immune response — and why digestion often breaks down when the body is under stress.

You’ll learn why symptoms like bloating, reflux, and discomfo...

Intermittent fasting is one of the most talked-about health strategies—but is it actually right for everyone?

In this episode, Dabney breaks down the real pros and cons of intermittent fasting, who can benefit from it, and who should be cautious—especially those dealing with adrenal burnout, blood sugar instability, or chronic stress.

If you’ve ever tried fasting and felt worse instead of better, this episode will...

In this episode, Becky Moore, RDH, joins Dabney and Sabrina to dive into the myths and facts surrounding dentistry and oral disease. Together, they explore common misconceptions that many patients hold about their oral health and uncover the truth behind them. If you've ever wondered what's fact and what's fiction when it comes to dental care, this conversation is a must-listen! Tune in as they discuss evidence-based prevention, th...

In this final episode of the series, we bring everything together and focus on how to support mineral balance in a way that’s practical, sustainable, and rooted in how the body actually works. While supplements can be helpful, they are not the foundation—and in many cases, they’re not effective without the right support in place.

We’ll walk through the key pillars of mineral balance, including how to build m...