Raspberry Beyond Pregnancy: Prostate, Metabolism & Minerals with Leanne Hatfield

Think raspberry leaf is just for pregnancy? Think again! This familiar backyard plant has gifts for everyone, from supporting menstrual and prostate health to nourishing the body with an abundance of minerals.

In this episode, I'm joined by Leanne Hatfield, a physician turned farmer and herbalist, to explore the many gifts of raspberry (Rubus idaeus) beyond its familiar role in pregnancy. As Leanne explains, there's something special about a plant that offers both food and medicine, grows abundantly, and invites us to deepen our relationship with the natural world—and raspberry is just such a plant!

We also talk about the importance of local herbalism, the value of seasonal harvesting, and how our approach to herbal medicine can evolve when we move beyond thinking of plants as simply this-for-that remedies. It's a conversation that might just inspire you to look at your own backyard with fresh eyes.

Leanne also shares her recipe for Raspberry Leaf Vinaigrette, a delightful way to dress your salad in the goodness of both raspberry leaf and fruit. Download your beautifully illustrated copy here!

By the end of this episode, you’ll know:

► How raspberry leaf can support menstrual health beyond the childbearing years

► The difference between spring and fall leaves (hint: you’ll want to harvest both!)

► Why this herb might be just the ally you need for an occasional sore throat or bout of diarrhea

► What makes raspberry leaf such an interesting source of minerals, especially when it comes to its calcium bioavailability

► Why herbalism is such a great complement to standard medical care

► and so many other reasons to make raspberry leaf and berries part of your life!

For those of you who don’t know her, Leanne is a holistic family physician dedicated to natural healing modalities, nutritional medicine, and herbalism. She crafts products with herbs that she either grows or wild harvests on Seeds and Spores Family Farm in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The diverse farm, which is a United Plant Savers Botanical Sanctuary, is run by Leanne and her husband Jeff. They incorporate “beyond organic,” regenerative, and authentic farming techniques to offer nutrient dense foods and quality botanicals to their community.

I can’t wait to share our conversation with you today!

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Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal and co-author of the bestselling book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine. She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild and teaches many popular online courses. Read about how Rosalee went from having a terminal illness to being a bestselling author in her full story here.