Plant Frequencies Podcast

In this episode community herbalist, forager, menstrual cycle educator, and doula Jay Schwarz shares insights on herbalism, women’s health, and reconnecting with nature.

We explore the many uses of herbs—from teas to skincare—along with sustainable foraging, the healing power of plants like motherwort, and the link between physical and emotional well-being.

Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on listening to your body, understand...

What does it really mean to lead a city like Boulder?

In this episode, Mayor Aaron Brockett joins us to talk wildfires, water, housing, public parks, and why local government matters more than ever.

We dive into what makes Boulder unique—from its open space legacy and thriving food scene to its challenges around homelessness, addiction, and federal funding cuts.

Mayor Brockett shares lessons from running a tech company, his consens...

In this episode Max Knight, co-founder of Rooted Robotics, explores how automation, AI, and a fresh entrepreneurial mindset can transform the future of farming. With a background in environmental engineering and a passion for sustainability, Max shares the story behind Rooted Robotics' evolution—from a vertical farming startup to a company designing accessible automation tools for small and mid-sized growers.We dive into how Ro...

What if the failures you’re ashamed of are actually your biggest advantages?

In this episode, we explore why mistakes are essential to growth, how to build yourself from the inside out, and what it really means to fail forward.

From burnout and doubt to clarity and purpose, this conversation is for anyone who’s stuck, scared, or starting over.

You’ll walk away with a clearer path to resilience, meaning, and becoming who you’re meant...

Will Dugan is a Boulder-based founder, cyclist, and community builder working at the intersection of food, purpose, and movement. He launched Vafels in 2018 — a modern, plant-based twist on the traditional Belgian Liège wafel — inspired by his time racing bikes professionally in Belgium and a desire to fuel riders with real food. What began as a snack for monthly charity rides has grown into a mission-driven brand rooted in ethical...

Sofia Arana-Miranda is an animist, herbalist, artist, and curandera with a lifelong passion for nature and plant medicines.Early in life, she saw people's frustration and helplessness with allopathic medicine, and was powerfully drawn towards natural healing methods. In 2010, she embraced the gifts of nature and began her formal training in traditional folk medicines. Today, Sofia combines these practices with her studies at the Co...

I’m joined by my friend Danny Walsh — founder of Peak State Coffee. Danny’s an engineer turned entrepreneur who brings a systems mindset to startups, and a deep passion for the outdoors into everything he does.

From building trails in the White Mountains to building a coffee company rooted in wellness and sustainability, he’s all about purposeful work.

In this episode, we dive into nature, innovation, and how he’s using mushrooms an...

Brigitte Mars, a true pioneer in the world of herbal medicine.

With over 60 years of experience, she’s an herbalist, author of 17 books, and a professor at Naropa University, where she bridges traditional plant wisdom with modern academia.

Brigitte’s deep-rooted passion for nature has shaped her life’s work, from sustainable living to holistic healing.

She’s here to share her journey, insights, and the powerful ways plants can transf...

Dr. Peter Jones—anthropologist, entrepreneur, and coffee and tea expert.

As the owner of Boulder’s beloved Trident Café, Idle hands roasting company and the Bauu Institute, Peter has spent decades studying human cultures, sustainability, and, the perfect cup of coffee and teaFrom working with Indigenous communities to judging international coffee competitions, he brings a unique perspective on what makes coffee not just a drink, bu...