Remedy & Rhyme - by Joyful Roots

Kimberly Kling of Joyful Roots · joyfulroots.com

Remedy & Rhyme is a space where poetry meets the power of plants.Each episode begins with a poem — a soul offering inspired by a single herb — and follows the thread of its deeper herbal wisdom. We explore what the plant stirs in the heart, the ways it invites us into greater wellness, and how we might carry its gifts into our own lives. With each unfolding episode, you'll find gentle reflections, grounded holistic practices, and simple ways to welcome herbalism into your daily rhythms.A podcast for lovers of Earth, language, and the liminal — where the sacred and the everyday meet, one plant at a time.

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#18: Comfrey – Knitting the Broken Places
18d ago · 40:22
Comfrey has an old country name that gives away exactly what it does - Knitbone. It's a plant that goes to the site of a break and starts mending it from the inside out. In this episode, that's the doorway we will step through. What does it mean to be the one in a community who knits, and how can we bring all parts of a community together to create real healing, not the kind that's imposed from outside, but the kind that's called up from within the break itself? Comfrey offers us the wisdom of strength built through weave rather than rigidity, autonomy held together with interdependence, and r
#18: Peppermint – A Return To Simplicity
1mo ago · 26:41
In this episode we're talking about Peppermint (Mentha piperita), an herb that has been growing alongside rivers and roadsides and in the gardens of healers for thousands of years. She is at once warming and cooling, stimulating and settling, ancient and utterly familiar. She is the taste of a childhood summer and a sophisticated medicinal ally. Like the best rivers, she meets you exactly where you are. She doesn't ask whether you're ready to be soothed, she just runs cool and clear and does her work. In this episode we'll open with a poem about the kind of homecoming only water and simplicity
#17: Marshmallow – A Soft Place To Land
2mo ago · 22:24
There is a plant that grows at the water's edge — pale-flowered, quiet, unassuming — that has been tending to human bodies and human hearts for thousands of years. She chooses the margins, the soft ground, the places where land meets water and the world slows down. Her name, Althaea officinalis, comes from the Greek word althainein — to heal. And she has been doing exactly that since ancient Egypt pressed her roots into honey as one of the first medicinal preparations we have documented and ancient Greeks planted her above their beloved dead as an act of continuing love. This episode is an inv
#16: Onion – Peeling Back The Layers
3mo ago · 22:24
This episode is an invitation to be peeled. We begin with a poem about shedding the false skins we wear for the world — the polished, acceptable versions of ourselves — and descending into the dark long enough to let only what is true remain. From there we turn to the plant that knows this process better than almost any other: the onion. Humble, pungent, layered, and ancient, the onion has lived in human hands and human healing traditions for five thousand years. We also explore the onion as an herbal ally, diving into the traditional and contemporary understanding of what this extraordinary p
#15: Creosote Bush – Faithful Guardianship
4mo ago · 29:14
In this episode, we enter the wide open heat of the Sonoran Desert with one of its most ancient and sovereign presences: Creosote Bush, Larrea tridentata — known in the desert borderlands as La Gobernadora, the Governess. She is the most common shrub across three North American deserts, the most drought-tolerant plant on the continent, and by some estimates, one of the oldest living organisms on Earth. And yet most people drive past her without a second glance. This episode is an invitation to stop the car and meet her. Together, we explore Creosote as a teacher of guardianship, resilience, an
#14: Nettle – Awakening
5mo ago · 26:54
In this episode, we step into the threshold between winter and spring with nettle as our guide. One of the first greens to rise from cold soil, nettle teaches us about awakening before we feel fully ready — about rebuilding after long seasons of rest, grief, illness, or creative dormancy. Mineral-rich and deeply nourishing, this fierce plant reminds us that true vitality doesn’t come from forcing energy, but from restoring our foundations. Awakening, like early spring, is steady and intentional — a quiet reanimation of blood, bone, and spirit. We’ll explore nettle’s prickly wisdom around bound
#13: Dandelion – Well-Worn Love
6mo ago · 26:57
TW: I briefly mention violence and death in the myth section of the episode. In this episode, we sit with Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), one of the most familiar—and most misunderstood—plants we know. Labeled a weed, sprayed, pulled, and dismissed, Dandelion carries a story that feels deeply human: of being overlooked, relied upon quietly, and punished for refusing to conform. And yet, season after season, it returns—golden, generous, and unapologetically present. Together, we explore Dandelion as a teacher of resilience, discernment, and nourishment. We talk about bitterness as a language
#12: Calendula – Light in the Dark
7mo ago · 25:11
It’s the heart of winter here in the northern hemisphere. The holiday decorations are being taken down, the celebrations have passed, and yet the days are still long and shadowed. Even as the sunlight slowly begins to return, it can feel distant—something we long for more than something we can fully feel. This is the season that teaches us contrast: how darkness sharpens our awareness of light, how quiet invites reflection, and how life on this planet moves in cycles of retreat and return. In this month's episode of Remedy & Rhyme, we’re spending time with Calendula—a humble sun-keeper of the
#11: Bee Balm – You Are Multifaceted
9mo ago · 22:59
Bee Balm is fiery, fragrant, and wildly alive! It is one of those plants that feels like it’s mid-dance the moment you meet it. With blossoms that unfurl like tiny galaxies or bursts of flame, Monarda carries the unmistakable energy of movement and transformation. In this episode of Remedy & Rhyme, we explore Bee Balm’s personality, its psycho-spiritual gifts, and the way its spiral-like structure invites us into our own expansion. We’ll also explore Bee Balm’s more body-centered offerings—its warming aromatics, its comforting presence for the breath, and its long-standing use by Indigenous pe
#10: Rue – Clear Sight
9mo ago · 28:53
In this episode, we’ll explore Rue (Ruta graveolens) and what it means to see clearly in an age clouded by noise — where media, politics, and consumerism all compete for our attention, and clarity becomes a form of rebellion. Rue reminds us that to see clearly is also to live truthfully, even when that truth makes us a heretic in the eyes of others. Together, we’ll explore Rue’s mythic threads, her modern uses, and her call to reclaim our own holy land — the sacred ground of body, mind, and heart that belongs only to us. ✨ Support the Podcast Your support is a gift that keeps this podcast runn
#9: Cedar – Unhaunt Your Mind
11mo ago · 26:07
Himalayan cedar seen from the Pipeline Track, Ayubia National park, Nathiagali by Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Alongside stories and reflections, we’ll explore Cedar’s personality—its physical support, spiritual qualities, and the ways it weaves itself into traditions and daily life. Whether you meet Cedar in the forest, as a bundle of leaves curling into smoke, or in the quiet presence of a warm cup, this episode invites you to listen to what Cedar might be offering you. In this episode of Remedy & Rhyme, we turn toward the tall
#8: Mullein – Root Deep to Stand Tall
12mo ago · 30:09
In this episode, we explored the wisdom of mullein, a plant that teaches us to stand tall, root deep, and move through life with gentle courage. From its velvety leaves to its spiral flowers, mullein invites us to release what has become rigid or stuck, trusting the slow, steady unfolding of growth. We also shared a poem that came through as a personal message from the plant, highlighting breath, grounding, and the courage to rise while holding space for gentleness. We then journeyed into mullein’s mythic role as a lightbearer, connecting its towering stalks to the guiding torches of Hecate, g
#7: Garden Sage – Your Inner Wisdom Keeper
1y ago · 30:50
In this episode of Remedy & Rhyme, we sit with the wise and aromatic presence of Garden Sage (Salvia officinalis) — a plant known across cultures not only for its culinary charm, but for its deep-rooted connection to memory, protection, and transformation. We explore how Sage’s gifts of clarity and discernment can support us in times of transition, especially as we age, offering the invitation to ripen rather than wither. We also dip into how this plant can bless and cleanse through the ancient practice of smoke medicine, honoring the many cultures that have tended this sacred fire in differen
#6: Blackberry – Alchemizing Anger
1y ago · 26:16
Content Note: This episode includes reflections on collective grief, injustice, and current global events, including war, displacement, and systemic harm. These topics are explored through the lens of healing, plant wisdom, and emotional transformation—but they may still feel heavy or activating. Please care for yourself as you listen. In this episode of Remedy & Rhyme, we explore the wild and protective spirit of blackberry (Rubus fruticosus)—a plant known for its fierce thorns and abundant sweetness. Growing thick along roadsides and forest edges, blackberry guards its gifts with sharp resol
#5: Mesquite – Radical Abundance
1y ago · 32:03
In this episode of Remedy and Rhyme, we explore the radical abundance of Mesquite — a desert tree whose generosity stretches from myth to medicine. We reflect on what it means to live in relationship with abundance — the kind that’s rooted, reciprocal, and attuned to the rhythms of the earth. The kind of abundance that gives and gives and gives. We'll hear a traditional story of Siwani and Coyote, which uncovers how mesquite came to scatter its sweet pods across the land. From its fiber-rich nourishment and blood sugar support to its deep cultural roots among Indigenous communities, mesquite r
# 4: Tulsi – You Are Sacred
1y ago · 27:21
In this episode of Remedy and Rhyme, we sit with the sacred plant known as Tulsi—Holy Basil—not just as an herb, but as a being that bridges the physical and the spiritual. Long honored in Ayurvedic tradition and daily rituals across India, Tulsi invites us into devotion, resilience, and deep remembering of our sacredness. We explore Tulsi’s stories, nourishing gifts, and the many ways she continues to support the body, mind, and spirit—especially in times of stress or disconnection. ✨ You’ll hear about Tulsi’s mythology, reflections on Tulsi’s adaptogenic nature, and practical insights into h
#3: Rose – Lessons in Paradox
1y ago · 25:05
In this episode, we explore the timeless and tender paradox of Rose — a flower that embodies both softness and strength. From mythology to herbalism to personal reflection, Rose invites us to dwell in the space where opposing truths coexist: beauty and protection, openness and boundaries, love and discernment. We’ll dive into folklore, plant wisdom, and lived experience to ask—what can Rose teach us about tending to ourselves and the world with grace? 🌹 Each episode will begin with a poem and flow into a deeper dive into the featured herb—its stories, energetics, remedies, and reflections. Th
#2: Rosemary – Ancestral Guidance When Times Are Tough
1y ago · 23:55
In this episode, we explore the rich and rooted medicine of rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus)—an herb of clarity, protection, and deep remembrance. From its physical gifts like supporting the nervous system and easing headaches, to its sacred use in rituals of honoring the dead, rosemary invites us to reconnect with our ancestors and the wisdom they left behind. We'll look at traditional uses across cultures, its connection to memory and the feminine archetype, and how rosemary can support us in reclaiming our wholeness—body, mind, and soul. Each episode will begin with a poem and flow into a deepe
#1: Introduction – Coming Home to Ourselves Through Plants & Poetry
1y ago · 13:30
Welcome to the very first episode of the Joyful Roots podcast! In this opening episode, I’m sharing the heart behind this project—a weaving of plants and poetry as portals to reconnection with ourselves, each other, and the Earth. We’ll explore how the living world invites us back into resonance when things feel chaotic, and how both herbs and poems can help us remember who we really are. I’ll share how this podcast was inspired by an interview with Rosemary Gladstar, why now feels like the right time, and how you’re invited into this space as both listener and co-creator. Each episode will be

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Episodes 19

#18: Comfrey – Knitting the Broken Places

#18: Peppermint – A Return To Simplicity

#17: Marshmallow – A Soft Place To Land

#16: Onion – Peeling Back The Layers

#15: Creosote Bush – Faithful Guardianship

#14: Nettle – Awakening

#13: Dandelion – Well-Worn Love

#12: Calendula – Light in the Dark

#11: Bee Balm – You Are Multifaceted

#10: Rue – Clear Sight

#9: Cedar – Unhaunt Your Mind

#8: Mullein – Root Deep to Stand Tall

#7: Garden Sage – Your Inner Wisdom Keeper

#6: Blackberry – Alchemizing Anger

#5: Mesquite – Radical Abundance

# 4: Tulsi – You Are Sacred

#3: Rose – Lessons in Paradox

#2: Rosemary – Ancestral Guidance When Times Are Tough

#1: Introduction – Coming Home to Ourselves Through Plants & Poetry

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Episodes 19

#18: Comfrey – Knitting the Broken Places

#18: Peppermint – A Return To Simplicity

#17: Marshmallow – A Soft Place To Land

#16: Onion – Peeling Back The Layers

#15: Creosote Bush – Faithful Guardianship

#14: Nettle – Awakening

#13: Dandelion – Well-Worn Love

#12: Calendula – Light in the Dark

#11: Bee Balm – You Are Multifaceted

#10: Rue – Clear Sight

#9: Cedar – Unhaunt Your Mind

#8: Mullein – Root Deep to Stand Tall

#7: Garden Sage – Your Inner Wisdom Keeper

#6: Blackberry – Alchemizing Anger

#5: Mesquite – Radical Abundance

# 4: Tulsi – You Are Sacred

#3: Rose – Lessons in Paradox

#2: Rosemary – Ancestral Guidance When Times Are Tough

#1: Introduction – Coming Home to Ourselves Through Plants & Poetry