A hearth-centered podcast exploring herbalism, folk magic, astrology and seasonal rhythms through a grounded, practical lens. Hosted by clinically trained naturopath and folk herbalist Hannah Forest, each episode offers soulful conversation and earth-honouring wisdom to help you work with plants, ritual and daily rhythms to cultivate a meaningful, connected life. <br/><br/><a href="https://hannahforestherbalist.substack.com/s/old-ways-for-the-new-age-podcast?utm_medium=podcast">hannahforestherbalist.substack.com</a>
Old Ways for the New Age
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A hearth-centered podcast exploring herbalism, folk magic, astrology and seasonal rhythms through a grounded, practical lens. Hosted by clinically trained naturopath and folk herbalist Hannah Forest, each episode offers soulful conversation and earth-honouring wisdom to help you work with plants, ritual and daily rhythms to cultivate a meaningful, connected life. <br/><br/><a href="https://hannahforestherbalist.substack.com/s/old-ways-for-the-new-age-podcast?utm_medium=podcast">hannahforestherbalist.substack.com</a>
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July 6, 2026
S5E19 - Star Notes July 2026: Uranus in Gemini, Mercury Retrograde & New Beginnings
<p>July invites us into a powerful new chapter.</p><p>In this month’s Star Notes episode, Mikailah Rachael from <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/starwitchastrology">Star Witch Astrology</a> guides us through the astrology of July 2026, exploring a month of transformation, emotional renewal and unexpected breakthroughs as we navigate some of the year’s most significant planetary shifts.</p><p>Together we explore the long-awaited movement of Uranus into Gemini and its supportive trine with Pluto in Aquarius, opening the door to collective awakening, innovation and personal liberation. We also unpack Pluto’s continued retrograde journey, Mercury retrograde in Cancer, and how these transits invite us to slow down, listen deeply and reconnect with our intuition before moving forward.</p><p>Rachael shares practical rituals and magical ways to work with July’s New Moon in Cancer and Full Moon in Aquarius, alongside guidance for nurturing your nervous system, honouring your emotions and embracing the changes unfolding within your relationships, home and sense of purpose.</p><p>Throughout the episode, the invitation is to release outdated stories, trust the wisdom of your own heart, and step courageously into the next chapter that is waiting to unfold.</p><p><strong>Inside this episode:</strong></p><p>• Uranus entering Gemini and its trine with Pluto in Aquarius</p><p>• Collective transformation, innovation and personal breakthroughs</p><p>• Pluto retrograde and deep inner reflection</p><p>• Mercury retrograde in Cancer and the gift of emotional honesty</p><p>• Nervous system care, intuition and sacred self-care practices</p><p>• The Cancer New Moon and a simple ritual for release and intention setting</p><p>• Working with candles, crystals, journalling and water magic</p><p>• The Aquarius Full Moon and visionary thinking for the future</p><p>• Juno, relationships and evolving partnerships</p><p>• Jupiter in Leo and opening to courage, gratitude and authentic self-expression</p><p>• Using your natal chart to understand where transformation is unfolding</p><p>• Programming clear quartz for intention and personal growth</p><p>• An invitation to join Rachael’s Mercury retrograde masterclass and online ritual</p><p>Whether you’re navigating unexpected change, feeling called to begin again, or simply wanting to work more intentionally with the astrology of the month, this episode offers grounded guidance, magical practices and gentle reminders that transformation often begins from within.</p><p><p><strong>The practices shared in this episode are invitations rather than instructions. Please approach your craft with care, common sense and respect, taking appropriate safety precautions and adapting rituals to your own circumstances and environment.</strong></p></p><p><p><strong>“</strong>Rachael from Star Witch Astrology is a hereditary folk witch, soul astrologer & transpersonal therapist experienced in oracular traditions and Western ritual arts.</p><p>Her private sessions embody ancient practices in a contemporary form to support people through the planetary cycles, and ultimately, empower their lives with a love of magic and transformation.</p><p>Rachael spends part of her seasonal year on a sacred mountain in Australia, walking the Indigenous rainforest, whilst pursuing academic studies in cultural anthropology and following her passion for traditional witchcraft and ethnobotany. She spends the other part of her seasonal year on her ancestral homelands in England.”</p></p><p><strong>Find Rachael:</strong></p><p>- <a target="_blank" href="http://www.starwitchastrology.com/">www.starwitchastrology.com</a></p><p>- Mercury Retrograde Masterclass: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.starwitchastrology.com/event-details/mercury-retrograde-masterclass-psychopomps-underworld-journeys">https://www.starwitchastrology.com/event-details/mercury-retrograde-masterclass-psychopomps-underworld-journeys</a></p><p>- <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/starwitchastrology/">https://www.instagram.com/starwitchastrology/</a></p><p>- Lunar Magick course: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.starwitchastrology.com/lunar-magick">https://www.starwitchastrology.com/lunar-magick</a></p><p>- 1:1 Sessions with Mikailah Rachael: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.starwitchastrology.com/astrology-sessions">https://www.starwitchastrology.com/astrology-sessions</a></p><p><strong>Find Hannah:</strong></p><p>- <a target="_blank" href="http://hannahforest.com/">hannahforest.com</a></p><p>- <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/hannahforest.herbalist/">https://www.instagram.com/hannahforest.herbalist/</a></p><p>- <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bodhiholistichub.com/practitioners/hannah-forest-moore">Book a 1:1 session with Hannah</a></p><p><p>Old Ways for the New Age is a listener-supported podcast. To receive new episodes and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Hannah Forest Herbalist at <a href="https://hannahforestherbalist.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">hannahforestherbalist.substack.com/subscribe</a>
June 25, 2026
S5E18 - Music as Medicine with Leah Song of Rising Appalachia
<p>In this week's episode, I’m joined by the wonderful Leah Song, musician, storyteller, activist and co-founder of Rising Appalachia, for a deeply nourishing conversation about music, plants, place, culture and keeping the old ways alive.</p><p>Together, we explore how Leah's journey into folk music unfolded alongside her relationship with herbalism and the important role the herbal community played in supporting Rising Appalachia during its early years. Leah shares how she and her sister Chloe were guided and encouraged by the "fairy godmother of modern herbalism," Rosemary Gladstar, and how the worlds of plants, folk traditions and music have remained deeply intertwined throughout their lives and creative work.</p><p>Leah shares her reflections on mythology and folk traditions as living forms of communication, the role of creativity as both a spiritual and political act, and how music can become a vessel for collective healing, resilience and belonging.</p><p>We also discuss the impact of Hurricane Helene on her community in Appalachia, what it taught her about mutual aid and human connection, and the ways people come together through hardship, song and shared purpose.</p><p>Along the way, Leah shares about Rising Appalachia’s forthcoming album Trade My Troubles, as well as her beautiful new analogue collaboration with Duncan Wickel, My Hope Lies Down in the Mississippi, recorded entirely on tape.</p><p><strong>Inside this episode:</strong></p><p>• Leah’s path into folk music, herbalism and creative expression</p><p>• How the herbal community helped nurture Rising Appalachia’s journey</p><p>• Reclaiming folk practices and ancestral ways of knowing</p><p>• Claiming our lineage and reconnecting with cultural roots</p><p>• Drawing from the stories, traditions and landscapes of the places that raised us</p><p>• Mythology, folklore and music as vessels for wisdom and remembrance</p><p>• Creativity as a spiritual practice and form of activism</p><p>• Community resilience, mutual aid and healing after Hurricane Helene</p><p>• Music as medicine and a tool for collective healing</p><p>• Rising Appalachia’s upcoming album Trade My Troubles</p><p>• Leah’s new album with Duncan Wickel, My Hope Lies Down in the Mississippi</p><p>• The <a target="_blank" href="https://www.leahsongmusic.com/wild-routes-ireland">Living Traditions Ireland</a> journey and preserving folkways in the modern world</p><p>This conversation is a beautiful reminder that the old ways are not lost. They live on through story, song, place, community and the everyday acts of remembering who we are and where we come from.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt called to reconnect with your roots, deepen your relationship with place, or explore the healing power of creativity and community, I think you’ll love this one.</p><p>P.S. Leah shares about the upcoming <a target="_blank" href="https://www.leahsongmusic.com/wild-routes-ireland">Living Traditions: Ireland journey</a>, a beautiful exploration of Irish folk culture, craft, story and place. At the time of recording, there were still a handful of spaces available for anyone feeling called to join.</p><p><p><strong>Leah Song is a storyteller, song-catcher, musician, poet, and activist known for her role as front woman of Rising Appalachia, alongside her sister. She incorporates sultry vocals, rhythm, banjo, guitar, ballads, Irish drum, spoken-word and storytelling into her work. Her music is based in the traditions of Southern soul and international roots music. </strong></p><p><strong>Song engages in social activism and is involved with the environment, food justice, human rights and prison outreach. She has studied and worked alongside some of the greatest teachers of our time... including Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Martin Shaw, Joanna Macy, Winona LaDuke, Sobunfu Some, and Rosemary Gladstar among others... Gathering tools and teachings of resilience, mythology, ritual, and rewilding.</strong></p></p><p><strong>Find Leah:</strong></p><p>- Websites: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.leahsongmusic.com/">https://www.leahsongmusic.com/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.risingappalachia.com/">https://www.risingappalachia.com/</a></p><p>- Instagram: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/leahsongmusic/">https://www.instagram.com/leahsongmusic/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/risingappalachia/">https://www.instagram.com/risingappalachia/</a></p><p>- Living Traditions: Ireland tour: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.leahsongmusic.com/wild-routes-ireland">https://www.leahsongmusic.com/wild-routes-ireland</a></p><p>- In Love with the Quiet single: </p><p>- My Hope Lies Down in the Mississippi album: </p><p><strong>Find Hannah:</strong></p><p>- Website: <a target="_blank" href="http://hannahforest.com/">hannahforest.com</a></p><p>- Instagram: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/hannahforest.herbalist/">https://www.instagram.com/hannahforest.herbalist/</a></p><p>- Book a session: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bodhiholistichub.com/practitioners/hannah-forest-moore">https://www.bodhiholistichub.com/practitioners/hannah-forest-moore</a></p><p><strong>Mentioned in Episode:</strong></p><p><strong>- </strong>Rosemary Gladstar: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/rosemarygladstar/">https://www.instagram.com/rosemarygladstar/</a></p><p>- Starling Arrow music: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/starlingarrow/">https://www.instagram.com/starlingarrow/</a></p><p><p>The Old Ways pod is a listener-supported production. If you value my work, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber!</p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Hannah Forest Herbalist at <a href="https://hannahforestherbalist.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">hannahforestherbalist.substack.com/subscribe</a>
June 10, 2026
S5E17 - Sleep Herbs, Nervines & Restorative Rituals with Cassidy Moss
<p>Sleep is one of the foundations of health, yet so many of us struggle to find the deep, restorative rest our bodies and minds crave.</p><p>In this episode, I’m joined by herbalist Cassidy Moss of Moss Herbalism for a rich and nuanced conversation about sleep, nervous system regulation and the role herbs can play in helping us return to balance.</p><p>Together we explore why the same herb can work beautifully for one person and do very little for another, how herbalists match plants to the individual rather than the symptom (plus how there is also a place for quick wins), and the deeper emotional, physical and energetic patterns that often sit beneath sleep disturbances.</p><p>Cassidy shares her favourite herbs for sleep support, including Chamomile, Ashwagandha, California Poppy, Skullcap and Passionflower, and why plants that aren’t considered hypnotics can positively impact sleep quality, while also offering practical guidance around tinctures, teas, sleep hygiene and creating rituals that gently signal safety and rest to the nervous system.</p><p>We also venture into the more folk-magical side of herbalism, discussing dream work, plant spirits, the vibrational qualities of herbs and how relationship with plants in the context of Nature connection can become a meaningful part of our healing journey.</p><p><strong>Inside this episode:</strong></p><p>• Cassidy’s journey into herbalism and clinical practice</p><p>• Why sleep is often one of the first things herbalists assess</p><p>• Understanding different patterns of sleep disturbance</p><p>• Why herbs work differently for different people</p><p>• Constitutional herbalism and personalised formulations</p><p>• Nervines, adaptogens and herbal approaches to stress</p><p>• Mugwort, Chamomile, Valerian, Skullcap, Passionflower, California Poppy and Ashwagandha</p><p>• Tinctures versus teas and finding what works for you</p><p>• Lifestyle factors that influence sleep quality</p><p>• What sleep looks like for parents</p><p>• Building sleep rituals and nourishing the nervous system</p><p>• Dream work, plant spirits and the energetic dimension of herbal medicine</p><p>• The role of Nature, connection and community in supporting wellbeing</p><p>This episode is for anyone seeking a more holistic understanding of sleep and a gentler, more personalised approach to restoring rest.</p><p></p><p>Cassidy Moss is a clinical herbalist and the founder of Moss Herbalism.</p><p>Her path into plant medicine began in the garden and deepened through years of organic farming, mycology, and bioregional herbalism. As a mother to three she became immersed in the holistic wellness world in the pursuit of a healthy thriving life for her family. She went on to manage a busy naturopathic clinic in Seattle while completing her clinical herbalist training, working alongside naturopathic doctors to refine her integrative approach.</p><p>Today, Cassidy offers personalised herbal consultations through Moss Herbalism, helping clients reconnect with their health through medicinal plants, land-based wisdom, and evidence-informed care.</p><p></p><p><strong>Find Cassidy:</strong></p><p>- Website: <a target="_blank" href="https://mossherbalism.com/">https://mossherbalism.com</a></p><p>- Instagram: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/mossherbalism/">https://www.instagram.com/mossherbalism/</a></p><p>- Book a consult: <a target="_blank" href="https://mossherbalism.com/schedule-appointment/">https://mossherbalism.com/schedule-appointment/</a></p><p>- Subscribe to the newsletter: <a target="_blank" href="https://mossherbalism.com/newsletter/">https://mossherbalism.com/newsletter/</a></p><p>- Learn with Cassidy: <a target="_blank" href="https://mossherbalism.com/courses/">https://mossherbalism.com/courses/</a></p><p><strong>Find Hannah:</strong></p><p>- Website: <a target="_blank" href="http://hannahforest.com/">hannahforest.com</a></p><p>- Instagram: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/hannahforest.herbalist/">https://www.instagram.com/hannahforest.herbalist/</a></p><p>- Book a session: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bodhiholistichub.com/practitioners/hannah-forest-moore">https://www.bodhiholistichub.com/practitioners/hannah-forest-moore</a></p><p><strong>Mentioned in Episode:</strong></p><p>- Episode with Mikailah Rachael where we mention creating an oracular dreaming pool by your bedside: <a target="_blank" href="https://hannahforestherbalist.substack.com/p/s4e6-interview-with-mikailah-rachael">https://hannahforestherbalist.substack.com/p/s4e6-interview-with-mikailah-rachael</a></p><p>- Person pictures book by Dorothy Hall: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4069733-dorothy-hall-s-herbal-medicine">https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4069733-dorothy-hall-s-herbal-medicine</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Hannah Forest Herbalist at <a href="https://hannahforestherbalist.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">hannahforestherbalist.substack.com/subscribe</a>
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