Featuring Mayernik Kitchen

Shannon reminisces about the pivotal moment that shifted her career trajectory – a spontaneous visit to a local farm that led to her epiphany and decisive career shift from a twelve-year stint in publishing to pursuing herbalism.

Shannon Mayernik is an herbalist, plant medicine maker, and owner of Mayernik Kitchen, A Modern Day Herbal Apothecary located in Pompton Plains, NJ. Shannon and her husband Matt have an herb farm where they grow over 60 medicinal botanicals that they use in the formulation of their products.

Join us in this captivating podcast excerpt as Shannon shares her transformative career switch, sustainable living tips, and the power of following your passion. Get a glimpse of her insights and valuable advice that could help spark positive change in your life.

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of herbalism with Shannon Mayernik, an herbalist and plant medicine maker. Shannon shares her insights on the benefits of growing your own herbs, the importance of sourcing herbs responsibly, and the beginner-friendly herbs that can help with a variety of common ailments.

You know how much I love plants; I’m so blown away by their power and how much they can support us, little humans, wandering around this planet.

Shannon Mulligan-Mayernik is joining us to talk about the power of plants and how they can support our bodies. For Shannon, a class taken in a small herb shop in Chester, New York, in 2012 sparked her love for medicinal plants. Today, she runs Mayernik Kitchen, a Modern Day Herbal Apothecary in Pompton Plains, New Jersey.

This was not an overnight thing. Shannon’s journey happened over the years, even though she felt this amazing sense of excitement and urgency after that first class. She had the patience and the passion to keep going.

So for those of you who aren’t sure what your passion is, or you too have taken a class, read a book, or watched a video. You’ve felt that spark that’s left you asking, “Is this my thing?” it’s time to listen to Shannon’s story.

Many of us in the Western World have lost our connection to Mother Nature. In the Great Rise of consciousness now during the Aquarian Age, we're experiencing a reclamation and remembrance of our Plant Allies and their medicine and wisdom!! May this episode fill the mind, heart, soul and spirit with a wild dance, as we sink back into the essence of our primal relations… today’s interview brings us back to the plants, and the land that holds their steady medicine + growth.

Join us as we sit with Shannon Mulligan-Mayernik, an herbalist, plant medicine maker and Co-Owner of Mayernik Kitchen, as well as Beekeeper & Educator of all things local and homemade.

As business owners in different fields, we might be working in different industries, but as we interact with other entrepreneurs and hear about their journeys, we learn that we share many of the obstacles, struggles, and experiences. Today, we’re talking all about the journey of building an herbal apothecary business and sharing the lessons learned along the way.

With us today is Shannon Mayernik. She’s an herbalist and plant medicine maker based in Northern New Jersey. Shannon is also the Co-Owner of Mayernik Kitchen, a modern-day Herbal Apothecary. Shannon is participating in a year-long clinical program for herbal medicine and continues to study and teach herbalism to her community.

“It’s all about community, creating your group. You have one another to lean on, to learn from, to share with.” – Shannon Mayernik

On this week's episode of Wild Kingdom Radio, we're joined by Shannon Mulligan-Mayernick as she shares her extensive knowledge of wild, cultivated, and invasive herbs.

She, along with her husband Matt, started Mayernik Kitchen five years ago. In their in person herbal shop and online store, they offer almost 100 different herbal products and run classes, workshops, and apprenticeships for individuals looking to learn more on the topic and receive hands on experience.

While delving into a huge practice such as herbalism can be overwhelming, Shannon and I breakdown the information into digestible categories that won't send your head spinning. Shannon shares her top three favorite herbs that everyone should use (lion's mane is one of them!) plus, her favorite extraction methods for easily obtaining their benefits.

Like so many of our guests, Shannon and Matt are also believers in the importance of bolstering strong communities. By listening this this episode, you'll hear how they work with local foragers, individuals, and cultivators to help educate and inspire herbal seekers everywhere.

Happy listening!
-Neil Thenie

From "hocus pocus," to focus, herbalist and farmer Shannon Mayernik and I discuss farming herbs, the most sought-after remedies and the important role of the kitchen in the farm to table movement. Don't miss this holistic conversation about your own wellbeing.

A few weeks ago, I went to the Mayernik Kitchen, a modern day apothecary, in North NJ and left asking herbalist Shannon to be on the podcast! She's so kind and knowledgeable, I wanted her to share her insight on common wellness ailments I hear from my mentees. We talk about what the best plants and herbs are for helping with sleep, anxiety, pms, mood and more. She goes over how to figure out what plant medicine is right for you, what flower essences are, and gives us the details on her morning & evening routines. I also share my favorite herbs and how I use them and we even chat how to clear the energy in a new dorm or apartment. Thank you Shannon for sharing yourself with us!!

On Episode 59, I got to speak with Herbalist, fellow shop owner and new friend, Shannon. Both Shannon and her husband Matt own Mayernik Kitchen, a Modern Day Herbal Apothecary which is located in Pompton Plains, NJ and is your go to spot for plant medicine, herbal preparations and locally made products such as candles, soaps and pottery. They also have an herb farm up in Sussex County where they grow over 50 medicinal plant species that they then make their products with. A true seed-to-product company. I enjoyed my conversation with her and hope you enjoy listening in!

Have you ever tried herbal medicines? Have you used elderberry syrup before, or took a swig of some fire tonic and made your eyes water? Whether or not you have, it is certainly something to explore and Mayernik Kitchen in Pompton Plains takes the time to make sure you are educated on how their products can help so you can make the best decision for your health. The owners, Shannon Mulligan-Mayernik and her husband Matt launched this idea essentially sitting on a mountain of oregano and seven years later they are offering their products in their very own store front!