In this nourishing episode of the Rockin’ Wellness Podcast, I’m joined by a herbalist and Red Seal chef, Jenn Schulhauser, for a grounded conversation about bringing more flavour, nourishment, and intention into everyday meals. We explore the nature of using herbs as medicine and as simple, supportive kitchen staples—not complicated ingredients reserved for special occasions. Together, we talk about the connection between food, plants, wellness, and the small choices that can help you feel more connected to your body, your kitchen and beyond.
You’ll hear practical ideas for cooking with herbs, ways to make meals feel more supportive and satisfying, and inspiration to approach food with curiosity rather than perfection.
Whether you love to cook, want to feel more confident using herbs, or simply want fresh ideas for nourishing yourself and the people you love, this episode is a beautiful reminder that wellness can begin right at your table.
In this episode, we explore:
The journey of becoming both an herbalist and Red Seal chef
How herbs can support flavour, nourishment, and everyday wellness
Simple ways to begin incorporating more herbs into your meals
Common misconceptions about cooking with herbs
Creating a more intentional, connected relationship with food
Practical inspiration for making nourishing meals feel achievable
Tune in, take what resonates, and let this conversation inspire your next meal to be a little more colourful, flavourful, and connected to nature.
Jennifer Schulhauser is a Master Herbalist, Red Seal Chef, Personal Chef, and the founder of Wild Roots Wellness in Calgary, Alberta.
Jennifer is passionate about helping people uncover the root causes of their health concerns through the thoughtful integration of herbal medicine, nutrition, and sustainable lifestyle practices. Her work combines traditional herbal knowledge with modern, evidence-informed research, empowering clients to better understand how the body’s systems are connected and how small, consistent changes can create lasting improvements in health.
Drawing on her unique background as both a professionally trained chef and herbalist, Jennifer believes food is one of our most powerful forms of daily medicine. She specializes in creating practical wellness strategies that fit into real life, making healthy eating and herbal medicine accessible, enjoyable, and sustainable for individuals and families alike.
Through Wild Roots Wellness, Jennifer offers personalized herbal consultations, handcrafted herbal formulations, wellness education, menu planning, and personal chef services. She has a special interest in digestive health, nervous system support, metabolic wellness, inflammation, and helping people navigate the often-overlooked connections between the body’s systems.
Jennifer is also an educator, recipe developer, and speaker who enjoys sharing evidence-informed herbal knowledge through workshops, podcasts, newsletters, and social media. Her mission is to bridge the gap between traditional herbal wisdom and modern living, inspiring people to feel confident caring for their health with simple, practical tools rooted in nature.
When she’s not in the kitchen, apothecary, or garden, you’ll often find her developing new herbal products, writing her cookbook, or creating educational resources that encourage others to reconnect with the healing power of food, herbs, and the natural world.
Follow, learn more about an work with Jenn by visiting her website and socials
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