Edible Wild Plants With the Mom and Daughter Team Behind Dandy Blend

A wellness practice that has been a life-changer for me is releasing caffeine from my life. Five years ago I was introduced to a product that started my journey of giving up coffee. If you’re thinking - “I could never!” trust me I was just like you.

I finally fully gave up coffee because of this product - Dandy Blend, a roasted plant beverage that actually tastes as good as coffee. On today’s episode, I’m introducing you to the women behind the brand. Karin Reale, the CFO of Dandy Blend, and Gina Reale the CMO of Dandy Blend, with their family, have carried on the legacy of Karin’s father, Dr. Peter Gail.

Dubbed the “King of Dandelions,” botanist and Dandy Blend Founder Dr. Peter Gail devoted his life’s work to the study of wild plants – particularly the dandelion.

From teaching others how to safely consume freshly foraged weeds, herbs, and roots to using them for medicinal and healing properties, Dr. Gail amassed one of the largest collections of recipes and folklore for wild edible plants in the U.S. His passion for educating others was evident in the various books he published as well as his 16-year tenure as a professor at Cleveland State University.

Today this mother and daughter team, in partnership with Dr. Gail’s son-in-law and grandson, carries on the business in his honor – they continue to share Peace + Happiness with others through his legacy, a sentiment Dr. Gail held dear.

In the episode we discuss:

* The background of the brand

* What it was like growing up in an environment that honors foraging wild plants

* Stories from customers about how plants have changed their health

* Health benefits of dandelion 

* Favorite ways to incorporate wild plants into your diet

* Lessons passed down from Dr. Gail

Find and follow Dandy Blend at @dandyblend

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Book mentioned in this episode:

Raise Your Vibration: 111 Practices to Increase Your Spiritual Connection by Kyle Gray, Life As A Daymaker: How To Change The World By Making Someone's Day by David Wagner, The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo

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This show is produced, mixed, recorded and additional music by T'Ben Alleman

Opening and closing music: Pet Fangs