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Why We Need Each Other: A Story from Elizabeth's Vision Quest

Why We Need Each Other: A Story from Elizabeth'...

It was day three out of four of my ceremonial solo. I had befriended a tree not too far from my campsite that I sat with everyday. She was a...

Why We Need Each Other: A Story from Elizabeth'...

It was day three out of four of my ceremonial solo. I had befriended a tree not too far from my campsite that I sat with everyday. She was a...

A Day in the Life of Working Closely with Herbs…

A Day in the Life of Working Closely with Herbs…

Morning: wake up around 7:30 and it’s tea time! And not just any tea…I’m drinking a decoction.  In which case, let’s back up a bit to last night. Because today’s...

A Day in the Life of Working Closely with Herbs…

Morning: wake up around 7:30 and it’s tea time! And not just any tea…I’m drinking a decoction.  In which case, let’s back up a bit to last night. Because today’s...

Loose Leaf Tea 101

Loose Leaf Tea 101

Tea is one of the world's most beloved beverages, with a long and rich history across many cultures. In these modern times, many people have become accustomed to tea being...

Loose Leaf Tea 101

Tea is one of the world's most beloved beverages, with a long and rich history across many cultures. In these modern times, many people have become accustomed to tea being...

The Downside of Wildcrafting: Lessons from Black Cohosh

The Downside of Wildcrafting: Lessons from Blac...

We recently had the pleasure of stumbling upon Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa) while wandering through the woods. It was a moment of pure joy for me. I have worked with...

The Downside of Wildcrafting: Lessons from Blac...

We recently had the pleasure of stumbling upon Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa) while wandering through the woods. It was a moment of pure joy for me. I have worked with...

How Do You Feel? A Key to Living a More Embodied Life

How Do You Feel? A Key to Living a More Embodie...

  I am preparing to speak at a conference this month, so the word most frequently on the top of my mind as I get ready is “interoception”.  With this...

How Do You Feel? A Key to Living a More Embodie...

  I am preparing to speak at a conference this month, so the word most frequently on the top of my mind as I get ready is “interoception”.  With this...

A Cup of Tea Doesn't (Always) Calm Me Down

A Cup of Tea Doesn't (Always) Calm Me Down

A cup of tea can support the regulation of my nervous system not only because of the herbs contained in some teas, but also based on my sensory experience of...

A Cup of Tea Doesn't (Always) Calm Me Down

A cup of tea can support the regulation of my nervous system not only because of the herbs contained in some teas, but also based on my sensory experience of...