The Appalachian Homestead

This episode explores the unique sayings and cultural peculiarities of Appalachian people through a conversation with local friend Heather Baker.

This episode features pharmacist and herbalist Allison Toole discussing herb safety, her new makeup line, and connections to ancestral wisdom on the Appalachian Homestead podcast.

Mark and Shallon discuss UFOs, balloons, a chicken feed issue, and vaccinating their dogs on their Appalachian Homestead podcast.

This episode discusses the roles and limitations of herbs in healthcare, featuring a conversation between a generational herbalist and a pharmacist-herbalist about when Western medicine is essential.

This episode discusses the controversial shift in Instagram's verification system from a status symbol for notable figures to a pay-to-play model, exploring its implications for users and social media authenticity.

This episode of the Appalachian Homestead podcast features hosts Shallon and Mark with guest Nikki discussing family culture, ancestral connections to Appalachia, and Nikki's family migration from Kentucky to Illinois.

Shallon and Mark introduce season two of the Appalachian Homestead podcast, discussing their plans for more episodes and the authentic, imperfect nature of their show.

This episode explores the granny women of Central Appalachia, defining them as midwives and folk healers rooted in faith, while debunking the myth that they practiced witchcraft.