Podcast Everything is the Best

Honestly, Just Go Buy WishGarden Herbs: A Chat with Dr. Erin Stokes

April 01, 2026 54min

In Episode #358, host Pia Baroncini sits down with Dr. Erin Stokes—naturopathic doctor and Medical Director at WishGarden Herbs—for a conversation about plant-based healing, herbal formulation, and what it actually means to take a thoughtful, nature-first approach to wellness.

Dr. Stokes shares how she came to naturopathic medicine, what her own daily routine looks like, and why she believes herbs aren't a last resort—they're a first line of defense. The conversation also pulls back the curtain on what separates a truly effective herbal formula from the noise crowding most supplement shelves, and what makes WishGarden's approach stand apart.

Episode #358 covers:

How Dr. Stokes came to naturopathic medicine and her philosophy on plant-based healing
What actually makes an herbal formula worth taking—and why most supplements fall short
What sets WishGarden Herbs apart in a crowded wellness market
Dr. Stokes' own daily wellness routine
Why herbs deserve a place at the front of the medicine cabinet—not as a last resort, but as a first line of defense

Podcast Host

Pia Baroncini

Pia Baroncini is a Pasadena-born creative director, entrepreneur, and podcast host whose work spans fashion, food, and wellness. Trained at Parsons School of Design, she built her early career as a producer for Oyster Magazine, a casting director for Diane Martel, and a key contributor to Reformation's foundational branding before launching LPA—her high-end contemporary label with Revolve—in 2015. She has since co-founded Baroncini Import & Co., an artisan olive oil brand rooted in her Italian heritage, and serves as CMO for Ghiaia Cashmere. Known for her candid "real talk" approach to life, career, and wellness, Pia hosts the Everything is the Best podcast on Dear Media. She lives in her family's historic Pasadena home with her husband Davide, their children, and her mother.

Featured WishGardener

Dr. Erin Stokes

A Naturopathic Doctor since 2001, Erin Stokes has spent over 20 years blending science and nature to help people harness the healing power of plants — a passion rooted in a lifelong connection to the natural world. With a background spanning clinical practice, teaching Western Pathology at Southwest Acupuncture College, and 12 years in education and medical director roles, she brings a rare ability to translate complex herbal knowledge in ways that resonate with partners, retailers, and everyday consumers alike. As Medical Director at WishGarden Herbs, she's focused on expanding access to herbalism and empowering people to take ownership of their health.