The Smartass Herbalist™

Zero Bullshit herbal education for modern life.

Real plant medicine. Clear guidance. No fear or fluff.

Meet the Smartass Herbalist™

I’m Kimberly (Mickie) Volk- a clinical herbalist-in-training, educator, and story teller who believes plant medicine should be honest, practical, and empowering.

I created The Smartass Herbalist™ to cut through confusion, trends, and fear-based wellness marketing and bring real herbal education back to everyday people.

  • Evidence-based herbal education

  • No-hype wellness guidance

  • Real-talk plant medicine safety

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How to Learn with the Smartass Herbalist™

I currently teach through short-form educational content across social media, delivering practical, honest herbal guidance you can use in everyday life.

Workshops, classes, and deeper learning resources are in development and will be announced here. Subscribe below to receive updates.

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