Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
If you have ever wondered how to align herbal medicine with traditional medical practices, this episode is for you, with Sam Coffman, a green beret and clinical herbalist.
Sam is a Registered Herbalist (RH) with the American Herbalists Guild, a Wilderness EMT, a Wilderness First Responder instructor, and licensed acupuncturist with a Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MSAOM). He also holds a BA in Linguistics and a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
As the AI Director at Herbal Medics Academy, Sam combines his deep experience in medicine and technology to create innovative, AI-driven educational tools.
Sam is also the bestselling author of “Herbal Medic” and “Survival Gardening,” and an upcoming post-apocalyptic fiction series called “Collapse Horizon.”
Today Sam shares his unique journey from military medicine to herbalism. And the challenges he's faced in the field of herbalism. Sam shares personal anecdotes, including his experiences in the military and how they shaped his understanding of medicine.
We talk about the language of plants and the future of herbalism in modern medicine.
Sam shares his extensive knowledge of herbal medicine, emphasizing the importance of effective delivery methods for herbs to the body. He discusses the various ways to administer herbs and highlights the importance of preparing and extracting herbs for optimal efficacy.
Sam also recounts the founding of Herbal Medics Academy, his unique background as a Green Beret and herbalist, and the importance of teaching others about herbal medicine.
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My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.
Popular topics on my channel include:
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Pantry staple recipes
From scratch cooking
Tea blends & how to make them
Sugarmaking
The Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy podcast
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If you have ever wondered how to align herbal medicine with traditional medical practices, this episode is for you, with Sam Coffman, a green beret and clinical herbalist.
Sam is a Registered Herbalist (RH) with the American Herbalists Guild, a Wilderness EMT, a Wilderness First Responder instructor, and licensed acupuncturist with a Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MSAOM). He also holds a BA in Linguistics and a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
As the AI Director at Herbal Medics Academy, Sam combines his deep experience in medicine and technology to create innovative, AI-driven educational tools.
Sam is also the bestselling author of “Herbal Medic” and “Survival Gardening,” and an upcoming post-apocalyptic fiction series called “Collapse Horizon.”
Today Sam shares his unique journey from military medicine to herbalism. And the challenges he's faced in the field of herbalism. Sam shares personal anecdotes, including his experiences in the military and how they shaped his understanding of medicine.
We talk about the language of plants and the future of herbalism in modern medicine.
Sam shares his extensive knowledge of herbal medicine, emphasizing the importance of effective delivery methods for herbs to the body. He discusses the various ways to administer herbs and highlights the importance of preparing and extracting herbs for optimal efficacy.
Sam also recounts the founding of Herbal Medics Academy, his unique background as a Green Beret and herbalist, and the importance of teaching others about herbal medicine.
Please check out our sponsors:
Blue Alpine Freeze Dryers (code SOULYRESTED): bluealpinefreezedryers.com
Sundays Dog Food (save 50% with code SOULYRESTED): soulyrested.com/dog
soulyrested.com/botanicals
Go here to get show notes and special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: soulyrested.com/podcast
Thanks for watching!
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Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: soulyrested.com/pantry
FREE resources:
Learn how to use fresh milled flour: graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/k36hnsvbh7
Learn about kombucha (and grab some of my favorite recipes): graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/b91bdd18-3581-414f-b145-8acd2e508a52
Learn about dehydrating food: graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/fl36xcgpvq
Learn about baking with maple syrup: view.flodesk.com/pages/62116313e0eda1a0d870b747
Learn about making your own maple syrup: graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/q5ecjrundz
Looking for more free resources? Choose from even more FREE e-courses here: soulyrested.com/howto
All my favorite ingredients: soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen
About Michelle Visser
Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.
My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.
Popular topics on my channel include:
Real food
Pantry staple recipes
From scratch cooking
Tea blends & how to make them
Sugarmaking
The Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy podcast
Visit soulyrested.com for more, and subscribe to my YouTube channel to get new videos from me: youtube.com/michellevisser?sub_confirmation=1
👋Find me in all the places:
My book: amzn.to/45Pt8Pu
My website: soulyrested.com
Instagram: instagram.com/souly.rested
Facebook: facebook.com/soulyrested
Pinterest: pinterest.com/soulyrested
Podcast: soulyrested.com/podcast
CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com
