VIRTUAL HERBALISM CONFERENCE - DAY 2
Cultivating Joy and Wonder: Herbal Wisdom and the Science of Feeling Good with Dr. Taryn Forrelli
In this conversation, Dr. Taryn Forrelli, naturopathic physician and Chief Science Officer at Traditional Medicinals, explores how herbs influence mood, well-being, and our connection to nature. We’ll dive into the science and ritual behind heart-centered herbal practices that spark joy, elevate mood, and cultivate wonder. Discover how plant chemistry, daily rituals, and intentional experiences can nurture resilience, emotional balance, and a deeper sense of delight through the plants we love.
Discussion Highlights:
- Herbs for joy and the sensations they create in the body
- Flavors and phytochemicals that influence mood and stress
- Gut–brain connection and herbs that support digestion and lift mood
- Herbs that spark creativity and scientific basis for joy and inspiration
- Aromatic herbs, scent-driven joy, and preserving volatiles in teas
- Herbs that encourage social connection, laughter, and shared delight
Taryn Forrelli, ND, is the Chief Science Officer at Traditional Medicinals. As a member of the executive leadership team, she helps define the company’s strategy and collaborates with her department leaders to execute it. She is deeply inspired by Traditional Medicinals’ purpose, which aligns with her personal life mission of awakening people to the wonders and intelligence of plants and partnering with them to heal ourselves, our communities, and the planet. Taryn holds a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree from Sonoran University of Health Sciences and has over 20 years of experience researching, formulating and commercializing herbal supplements. Outside of work, she loves spending time in nature, connecting with the land, the plants, the animals, and elements. Cooking is another lifelong passion and connection point to the plants that inspires creativity and opportunity to delight in the embodied activation of our senses.
About Dr. Taryn Forrelli:
Find Taryn:
- on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tradmedicinals
- at https://www.traditionalmedicinals.com/
- contributing to the Rooted Routines Course and Turmeric Speaker Film, exclusive upgrades in the 2026 Herbalism Conference VIP Pass Ticket!
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