Grace Rooted Wellness
Claim This Podcastby Melissa Ticer
Podcast Overview
<p><strong>Grace Rooted Wellness</strong> is a natural wellness and herbalism podcast focused on East Texas, hosted by Christian herbalist Missy Ticer. Each episode explores regional medicinal plants, seasonal wellness concerns, responsible harvesting, and conversations with local growers, vendors, and practitioners.</p><p>Grounded in respect for the rhythms of nature and thoughtful stewardship, the show offers practical, welcoming discussions about plant medicine and everyday wellness. Learn when to harvest local medicinal herbs, where to buy the highest quality herbal products locally and how to use it all to build and sustain wellness.</p><p>Educational purposes only, not medical advice.</p>
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Publishing Since
1/15/2026
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Recent Episodes
July 1, 2026
Hulk Smash - A Caveman's Guide to Hard Times
<p>What do comic books, wild plants, and the Great Depression have in common?</p><p>More than you might think.</p><p>In this episode, I sit down with herbalist, forager, educator, and author Mark "Merriwether" Vorderbruggen known to many as the "modern caveman." We begin by talking about edible and medicinal plants, but the conversation quickly becomes something much deeper.</p><p>Mark shares how growing up with parents who lived through the Great Depression shaped his understanding of resilience and why he believes reconnecting with nature is one of the most important things we can do for our health and well-being.</p><p>He also opens up about one of the hardest seasons of his life—losing a business partner, financial uncertainty, and wondering whether he could continue the work he feels called to do.</p><p>Through it all, one simple phrase keeps him moving forward:</p><p><strong>Hulk Smash.</strong></p><p>It's funny, but it's also a surprisingly powerful reminder that sometimes the only way through hardship is to keep putting one foot in front of the other.</p><p>In this episode, we discuss:</p><ul><li>How the Great Depression influenced a generation's relationship with wild food</li><li>Why Mark believes modern people suffer from being disconnected from nature</li><li>What it really takes to make a living teaching foraging</li><li>The emotional toll of losing a business and starting over</li><li>Why "Hulk Smash" has become Mark's personal philosophy during difficult seasons</li><li>The importance of friends, community, and having a "third place"</li><li>How climate and land access are changing the future of foraging</li><li>Practical advice for anyone who wants to begin learning the plants growing around them</li></ul><p>Whether you're interested in herbalism, foraging, self-reliance, or simply need encouragement to keep going through a difficult season, I think you'll find something valuable in this conversation.</p><p>Resources Mentioned</p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://foragingusa.com/">Foraging by Mark Merriwether Vorderbruggen</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.foragingtexas.com/">Foraging Texas</a></li><li>Village Healer Initiative</li></ul><p>If this episode encouraged you, I'd love for you to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could use a reminder that hope, purpose, and sometimes even medicine can still be found growing right outside the door.</p>
June 24, 2026
Why You're Always Cold, Tired, Anxious, and Overwhelmed
<p>Do you have cold hands and feet no matter the weather? Struggle with anxiety, insomnia, constipation, or feeling like your mind is always moving in a dozen directions at once? Are you creative, adventurous, full of ideas—and sometimes completely overwhelmed by them?</p><p>In this episode, we're diving deep into the Ayurvedic concept of <strong>Vata</strong>, the constitution associated with the elements of air and ether. Vata relates to movement in the body and mind, influencing everything from digestion and sleep to creativity, energy levels, emotions, and nervous system function.</p><p>You'll learn how to recognize a Vata constitution, understand the signs of Vata imbalance, and discover practical ways to bring your body back into balance through food, lifestyle, herbs, and daily routines.</p><p>We'll discuss:</p><p>• Physical characteristics commonly associated with Vata types </p><p>• Why Vata individuals often experience coldness, dryness, constipation, bloating, and irregular digestion </p><p>• The connection between Vata and anxiety, overwhelm, fear, insomnia, and difficulty focusing </p><p>• How travel, stress, sensory overload, skipped meals, and lack of routine can aggravate Vata </p><p>• The powerful role of warmth, nourishment, routine, and serenity in restoring balance </p><p>• Best foods for Vata, including bone broth, soups, stews, healthy fats, warming spices, sweet potatoes, squash, and coconut </p><p>• Foods and habits that can worsen Vata imbalance </p><p>• Traditional herbs used to support Vata, including ashwagandha, shatavari, tulsi, ginger, cardamom, fennel, triphala, slippery elm, oatstraw, and more </p><p>• A nourishing flax and chia breakfast recipe designed to support Vata balance </p><p>• A traditional herbal massage oil recipe to calm the nervous system and encourage grounding</p><p>Whether you're exploring Ayurveda for the first time or looking for natural ways to support stress resilience, digestion, sleep, and nervous system health, this episode offers practical insights you can begin applying today.</p><p>As always, we'll approach these ancient concepts through the lens of holistic wellness, helping you understand how your unique constitution influences your health and how small, consistent changes can create lasting balance.</p><p>If you've ever felt scattered, depleted, overstimulated, exhausted-but-wired, or unable to slow your mind down, this episode may help you understand why.</p><p>Keywords: Vata constitution, Ayurvedic body types, Vata imbalance, Ayurveda for beginners, anxiety and Ayurveda, natural remedies for anxiety, nervous system support, Ayurvedic herbs, digestion and Ayurveda, constipation remedies, insomnia natural support, ashwagandha benefits, shatavari, tulsi, Ayurvedic nutrition, grounding practices, holistic health, herbal medicine, wellness podcast, digestive health, stress management, natural healing.</p>
June 8, 2026
Bee Balm's Charm: Kills Bugs, Calms Guts, and Soothes Alarm
<p>What makes bee balm one of the most versatile herbs in the herbalist's toolkit? In this episode, we're exploring the remarkable medicinal uses of bee balm (Monarda species), a plant that grows abundantly across East Texas and has earned a permanent place in my apothecary.</p><p>To help remember its key actions, you'll learn a simple rhyme:</p><p>"What's bee balm's charm? Kills bugs, calms guts, and soothes alarm."</p><p>Using stories from my own practice and family experiences, we'll unpack what those three actions really mean and why this humble wildflower continues to impress me year after year.</p><p><strong>In this episode, you'll learn:</strong></p><p>• How to identify Monarda punctata, also known as spotted horsemint • The differences between Monarda punctata, Monarda fistulosa, and Monarda didyma • Why some herbalists prefer the "buttery" leaves of fistulosa while others value the stronger aromatic qualities of punctata • The role of thymol and why bee balm is considered such a powerful antimicrobial herb</p><p><strong>Kills Bugs</strong></p><p>We explore bee balm's traditional and modern applications for:</p><p>• Sinus infections and nasal congestion • Respiratory infections • Chest congestion and steam inhalations • Sore throats • Urinary tract infections • Yeast overgrowth • Minor skin infections • Bee stings, wasp stings, and insect bites • Sunburns and inflammatory skin conditions</p><p>We'll talk bee balm nasal sprays, steam treatments, infused honey, and a memorable experience using bee balm baths to comfort a congested infant.</p><p><strong>Calms Guts</strong></p><p>Bee balm's digestive uses may surprise you.</p><p>We discuss:</p><p>• Gas and bloating • Diarrhea associated with pathogens • Microbial imbalances in the digestive tract • Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) • Traditional use for infant colic • Historical references to the herb as the "baby saver plant"</p><p>I also share my personal experience working with bee balm during a stubborn H. pylori-related ulcer and why the herb's unusual flavor seemed to become more tolerable when it was exactly what my body needed.</p><p><strong>Soothes Alarm</strong></p><p>One of bee balm's most fascinating actions may be its effect on the nervous system.</p><p>We discuss:</p><p>• How bee balm differs from more emotionally focused nervines • Physical nerve overstimulation • Feeling frazzled, overstimulated, or "hair standing on end" • Anxiety, insomnia, and nervous exhaustion • Traditional use for vertigo, tinnitus, and Meniere's disease • Matthew Wood's observation that bee balm acts deeply on the nerves • The relationship between thymol, circulation, and cranial nerve support</p><p>You'll also hear a personal story about a perforated eardrum and how bee balm became an unexpected ally during recovery.</p><p>Additional Topics Covered</p><p>• Traditional Native American uses • Wildcrafting and harvesting considerations • Tea preparation and dosage guidelines • Tincture dosage recommendations • Safety considerations during pregnancy • Potential interactions with valerian</p><p>Key Takeaway</p><p>If you remember one thing from this episode, remember the rhyme:</p><p>"What's bee balm's charm? Kills bugs, calms guts, and soothes alarm."</p><p>Whether you're dealing with microbes, digestive discomfort, or a nervous system that feels like it's buzzing with overstimulation, bee balm is an herb worth getting to know.</p><p>Resources Mentioned</p><p>• Matthew Wood's writings on Monarda • The Herbarium dosage • Research on thymol & antimicrobial activity • Traditional ethnobotanical uses of bee balm</p><p>Interested in personalized herbal support?</p><p>I offer one-on-one herbal consultations designed to help you create a wellness plan tailored to your unique needs.</p><p>Learn more at Grace Rooted Herbalist: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.gracerootedherbalist.com">www.gracerootedherbalist.com</a></p>
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- What is Grace Rooted Wellness?
<p><strong>Grace Rooted Wellness</strong> is a natural wellness and herbalism podcast focused on East Texas, hosted by Christian herbalist Missy Ticer. Each episode explores regional medicinal plants, seasonal wellness concerns, responsible harvesting, and conversations with local growers, vendors, and practitioners.</p><p>Grounded in respect for the rhythms of nature and thoughtful stewardship, the show offers practical, welcoming discussions about plant medicine and everyday wellness. Learn when to harvest local medicinal herbs, where to buy the highest quality herbal products locally and how to use it all to build and sustain wellness.</p><p>Educational purposes only, not medical advice.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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