Jane Barlow Christiansen on The Magic of Plant Medicine

Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast

Host: Vicki Noethling
Featured Guest: Jane Barlow Christiansen

Episode Title: The Magic of Plant Medicine

What if the answers to your health, energy, and inner wisdom have been growing around you all along?

In this powerful and grounding episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with master herbalist Jane Barlow Christiansen to explore the ancient—and deeply relevant—world of plant medicine and natural healing.

Jane is the owner of Barlow Herbal Specialties and the author of Be Your Own Shaman. Raised in rural Idaho as the second oldest of fourteen children, Jane grew up immersed in herbal wisdom through her father, a medicinal botanist. That early foundation shaped not only how she lives, but how she teaches others to reclaim responsibility for their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

In this conversation, Jane shares how plant medicine isn’t about rejecting modern life—but about reconnecting with trust, intuition, and informed choice. She offers compassionate guidance for those who are curious about natural healing but unsure where to begin, especially when caring for family members.

In this episode, you’ll hear Jane and Vicki discuss:

Jane’s personal journey into herbal medicine and natural healing
What it was like growing up with a medicinal botanist as a father
How that upbringing shaped Jane’s lifestyle and health choices as an adult
Key lessons she’s learned about caring for the body naturally over time
How to navigate relationships when loved ones resist natural healing approaches
Building confidence in herbal and plant-based medicine—especially for children and family
How to discern trustworthy sources in an overwhelming wellness space
Jane’s favorite herbs everyone should consider having on hand

This episode is an invitation to slow down, tune in, and remember that leadership begins with how we care for ourselves—mind, body, and spirit.

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Jane Barlow Christensen is a master herbalist known for her work with herbal remedies and natural healing. She is the owner of Barlow Herbal Specialties, a company that focuses on offering herbal products. Jane has a passion for teaching people about the benefits of medicinal herbs and how they can be integrated into daily life for health and wellness. Her knowledge and expertise come from both her personal experiences and her family legacy in the world of herbal medicine. She is the author of “Be Your Own Shaman,” a book dedicated to teaching people how to easily utilize plant medicine in our everyday lives. She believes that each of us is responsible for ourselves and the love, joy, spiritual and physical health that we experience. She is the 2nd oldest of 14 kids and grew up in rural Idaho. Jane has two grown sons and two grandchildren.