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Turning a New Leaf: Introducing SWIHA’s New Director of Western Herbalism Shannon Stapleton

Posted by Shannon Stapleton on 2/7/25 8:00 AM

Connection to the Natural World

My connection to the natural world began in childhood, as is often the case with many herbalists. Having spent countless hours turning over rocks to uncover bugs, gathering plants from the garden, and concocting my own “potions”, I found peace, creativity, and joy in those moments.

It wasn’t until my teenage years that I began to recognize the essential and medicinal qualities of plants. I stumbled upon a book of natural remedies, and it felt like being let in on a grand secret. That discovery sparked a deep passion, and at 16, I began my self-study of herbal medicine, eagerly absorbing every resource I could find.

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Topics: western herbalism, Great Graduate, Herbal Medicine, Herbalist, JoAnn Sanchez

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