In Episode 149 of Mother Earth News and Friends, learn how you can be prepared to deal with trauma and how to use herbs for health and healing, along with holistic practices. Herbalist and community activist April Jones, and herbalist, chaplain, and healer Carolyn Jones share their wisdom and their go-to herbs with us.
April Jones is the founder of the Pinehurst Farmers Market located in downtown Columbia, South Carolina. April advocates for her community as part of the food justice and food sovereignty movement. She’s a writer, photographer, blogger, YouTuber, recipe developer, and book reviewer who’s passionate about community, gardens, and farmers’ markets.
Carolyn Jones is a Holistic Health Educator and Chaplain who teaches the art of self-care and practices a ministry of presence. She is licensed by the New York State Chaplain Task Force and serves the community as an herbalist, a certified aromatherapist and reflexologist.
Additional Resources:
Carolyn Jones
- Be Healed
- Aromatherapy in Practice with Carolyn Jones
April Jones
- Pinehurst Farmers Market Coalition
- Starting a Farmers Market
- Make Dandelion Elixir for Bubbly Blood Support
Our Podcast Team:
Carla Tilghman and Jessica Mitchell
Music: “Chiado” by Jahzzar
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