E45: Empowering Families with Simple Herbal Wellness | Kate Tietje of Earthley Wellness
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 challengesHow Kate started Earthley Wellness, from blogging to launching her first productRapid growth of Earthley Wellness and its milestones since 2015Impact of the 2020 pandemic on the demand for natural remediesIncredible testimonials from customers about Earthley’s life-changing productsDiscussion of Earthley’s top-selling products and how they can help your family: Good Night Lotion, Feel Better Fast, and Elderberry ElixirChallenges faced by Earthley, including FDA scrutiny and media criticismKate’s self-taught herbalism journey and her favorite educational resourcesRecommended herbs for cold and flu season: elderberry and mulleinKate’s top two favorite herbs: calendula and ginger, and their versatile usesEarthley’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 familyClosing thoughts on empowering consumers with education and holistic wellnessView full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.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 constructionPremier1Supplies.com | Your one-stop shop for a variety of homesteading supplies and expert adviceABOUT KATEKate and Ben are parents to 6 children, ranging from 16 years down to 6.5 years. They are a homesteading, homeschooling family who have an extensive garden, including herbs! They love teaching their kids to enjoy and be good stewards of the Earth, on and off the job. Kate loves medical freedom, sharing natural remedies, developing real food recipes, and gentle parenting. Her goal is to teach you how to live your life free from Big Pharma, Big Food, and Big Government by learning about herbs, cooking, and sustainable practices. Kate is the author of Natural Remedies for Kids and the owner and lead herbalist at Earthley.RESOURCES MENTIONEDCheck out Earthley’s many offerings on their websiteSome best-selling products: Good Night Lotion, Feel Better Fast, Elderberry ElixirHerbalism books and authors:- Books by Rosemary Gladstar- Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year by Susun S. Weed- The Herbalist's Way: The Art and Practice of Healing with Plant Medicines by Nancy & Michael Phillips- Books by Matthew Wood- Medical Herbalism: The Science Principles and Practices Of Herbal Medicine by David Hoffman- Natural Remedies for Kids by Kate TietjeRecommended for cold and flu: elderberry syrup DIY kit, elderberry tincture, DIY elderberry recipe, Cough B GoneEarthley’s Revive and Restore PromiseCheck out Kate’s blog filled with education and recipesCONNECTKate Tietje | Website | FacebookEarthley Wellness | Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | PinterestHomesteaders of America | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Pinterest