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In this episode, Kate Tietje, founder of Earthley Wellness, shares her inspiring journey from a mom experimenting with herbal remedies to leading a thriving natural wellness company. Kate shares how her daughter’s health challenges sparked her passion for herbalism, the rapid growth of Earthley, and her commitment to clean, effective products. Discover her top herbal remedies for cold and flu season, favorite herbs like calendula and ginger, and tips for incorporating natural wellness into your life. Whether you're an herbalist, a homesteader, or simply curious about holistic health, this episode is packed with valuable insights and inspiration. Tune in to learn how Earthley is revolutionizing natural wellness with transparency and education! In this episode, we cover: - Kate’s journey into herbalism, inspired by her daughter’s health challenges - How Kate started Earthley Wellness, from blogging to launching her first product - Rapid growth of Earthley Wellness and its milestones since 2015 - Impact of the 2020 pandemic on the demand for natural remedies - Incredible testimonials from customers about Earthley’s life-changing products - Discussion of Earthley’s top-selling products and how they can help your family: Good Night Lotion, Feel Better Fast, and Elderberry Elixir - Challenges faced by Earthley, including FDA scrutiny and media criticism - Kate’s self-taught herbalism journey and her favorite educational resources - Recommended herbs for cold and flu season: elderberry and mullein - Kate’s top two favorite herbs: calendula and ginger, and their versatile uses - Earthley’s commitment to clean, additive-free products through the “Revive and Restore Promise” - Kate’s book Natural Remedies for Kids and how it can serve your family - Closing thoughts on empowering consumers with education and holistic wellness Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible! KubotaUSA.com | Providing the right equipment to keep us moving, shaping, and growing America's farms, fields, and construction http://KubotaUSA.com Premier1Supplies.com | Your one-stop shop for a variety of homesteading supplies and expert advice https://www.premier1supplies.com/ RESOURCES MENTIONED Check out Earthley’s many offerings on their website https://earthley.com/ Some best-selling products: - Good Night Lotion https://earthley.com/products/good-night-lotion - Feel Better Fast https://earthley.com/products/feel-better-fast - Elderberry Elixir https://earthley.com/products/elderberry-elixir-herbal-extract Herbalism books and authors: - Books by Rosemary Gladstar https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/65426.Rosemary_Gladstar - Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year by Susun S. Weed https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/425697.Wise_Woman_Herbal_for_the_Childbearing_Year - The Herbalist's Way: The Art and Practice of Healing with Plant Medicines by Nancy & Michael Phillips https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/543413.The_Herbalist_s_Way?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=MUQbVxt9ng&rank=1 - Books by Matthew Wood https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/348662.Matthew_Wood - Medical Herbalism: The Science Principles and Practices Of Herbal Medicine by David Hoffman https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/192693.Medical_Herbalism?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=aBCxyAW4sU&rank=1 - Natural Remedies for Kids by Kate Tietje https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27391806-natural-remedies-for-kids Recommended for cold and flu: - Elderberry syrup DIY kit https://earthley.com/products/elderberry-syrup-diy-kits - Elderberry tincture https://earthley.com/products/elderberry-elixir-herbal-extract - DIY elderberry recipe https://modernalternativemama.com/diy-ultimate-elderberry-syrup-collection/ - Cough B Gone https://earthley.com/products/cough-b-gone-herbal-extract Earthley’s Revive and Restore Promise https://earthley.com/earthley-revive-restore-promise?srsltid=AfmBOoq2J0GCSedaXbYZzaSX4iZPKpf2qZNBK_GaHhls4PGQ1Trxyv-H Check out Kate’s blog filled with education and recipes https://modernalternativemama.com/ CONNECT Kate Tietje Website https://earthley.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/katetietjeauthor/ Earthley Wellness Website https://earthley.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/EarthleyWellnessOfficial Instagram https://www.instagram.com/earthleywellness/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/Earthley Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/earthleywellness/_shop/ Homesteaders of America Website: https://homesteadersofamerica.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homesteadersofamerica/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homesteadersofamerica YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/homesteadersofamerica Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/homesteadersusa/ GET MORE FROM THIS EPISODE View full show notes and transcript on the blog: https://homesteadersofamerica.com/e45-empowering-families-with-simple-herbal-wellness-kate-tietje-of-earthley-wellness/ Listen to this podcast episode:
As a homesteader who values organic and sustainable farming practices, Adam looked around and wondered why he couldn’t find these same principles applied to the production of honey. He made it his mission to learn everything he could about raising honeybees with the most natural methods possible. Today, he writes and teaches homesteaders how to start their own honeybee farms. In this conversation, we chat about selecting and building a hive, keeping bees through the winter, the adaptability of naturally-raised bees, and more. We hope this episode leaves you feeling empowered to start on your own beekeeping endeavor! In this episode, we cover: - What makes Adam’s natural and organic beekeeping methods different from conventional practices - Tips for maintaining healthy bees through the cold winter months - Making an argument for why horizontal hives are better than vertical hives for the backyard beekeeper - A few options for those who want to create their own DIY horizontal bee hive - Adam’s encouragement for those who dream of starting or growing their homestead Thank you to our sponsors! McMurrayHatchery.com | A wide selection of poultry breeds and supplies to assist you with raising your flock Nutrimill.com | High-quality small kitchen appliance products that function well, are easy to use, and promote healthy eating ABOUT ADAM Bee Kept is located in Middle Tennessee and is founded by Adam and Leslie Martin. Their bee adventure started using all of the traditional methods taught and promoted by beekeepers and bee clubs all over the western world. After failing miserably in their first season of beekeeping, they used these failures as opportunities to learn outside-of-the-bee-box thinking with their beekeeping methods. They learned God’s Creative Intelligent Design for honey bees and more natural and sustainable beekeeping practices. The rest is history! Since then their bees have enjoyed great success in overwintering without feeding sugar water or treating for pests, and they have naturally begun to share what they have learned with others. Adam loves teaching others about bees almost as much as he loves the bees. If you have tried keeping bees and failed, or if you are just learning and wanting to get into it, Adam will inspire you to get going! Adam teaches that anyone can learn how to trap feral bees, keep them in a low to no maintenance system, and manage the colonies in horizontal hives that are better for the bees and the beekeeper! RESOURCES MENTIONED Check out Adam’s new book, Bee Kept With Wild And Free Honey Bees by Adam Martin: https://beekept.com/product/bee-kept-with-wild-and-free-honey-bees/ Free plans to build the Langstroth Long Hive: https://horizontalhive.com/how-to-build/long-langstroth-plans.shtml Come see Adam in May at our Learn to Homestead in a Weekend event: https://homesteadersofamerica.com/2025-homestead-in-a-weekend-event/ CONNECT Adam Martin of Bee Kept Website: https://beekept.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beeingkept/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Beekept2019 Homesteaders of America Website: https://homesteadersofamerica.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homesteadersofamerica/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homesteadersofamerica YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/homesteadersofamerica Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/homesteadersusa/ GET MORE FROM THIS EPISODE View full show notes and transcript on the blog: https://homesteadersofamerica.com/e44-homestead-beekeeping-the-natural-and-organic-way-adam-martin-of-bee-kept/ Listen to this podcast episode:
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