Episode 220
The ancestral medicine of reciprocal relationship with the earth
with Kendra Hoffman
hosted by clinical herbalist & integrative health educator Kay'aleya Hunnybee
The ancestral medicine of reciprocal relationship with the earth
with ecological artist Kendra Hoffman
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So many of us feel deep grief, overwhelm and even lost in the midst of the ecological and upheaval we are facing collectively.
It's not easy to know what to do, where to turn, what actions are meaningful and worth our time.
The truth is our nervous systems are not made for the level of constant stimulation and overflowing awareness that we are being exposed to.
We need to honor our capacity, and yet it is so hard to look away.
So what can we do? What can help the earth around us, our communities, ourselves?
We chat all about this - from an ecological lens Kendra Hoffman calls EarthCare - on today's episode.
She's developed a framework including 4 core principles and practices that align with the directions and the seasons, and are really accessible to help begin or deepen your reciprocal relationship with the earth and other beings around you.
We chat about traditional ancestral lifeways and how returning to the roots of our roots is needed in these times, and how you can explore this no matter whether you live in a city, the suburbs or a more rural place.
There's so much embodied earth wisdom in this one, I'm excited for you to hear it.
Resources:
- Free visualization: Womb Connection & Clearing meditation
- Song by Mo Washburn on YouTube
- Episode 41: Nature connection as stress relief (science & more) with Efan Hsieh
Connect with Kendra:
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Sign up for her Earth Care Matters Newsletter
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Check out her upcoming free workshop (April 2026): Plan your 2026 EarthCare journey
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Free 3 day sit spot challenge
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Connect on social:
IG: @ladybugearthcare
FB group: EarthCare Community
DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog is for educational purposes only, I am not providing any medical advice, I am not a medical practitioner, I’m an herbalist and in the US, there is no path to licensure for herbalists, so my role is as an herbal educator. Please do your own research and consult your healthcare provider for any personal health concerns.
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