Herbal allies for these changing times: Adaptogens, nervines, bitters & restorative tonic herbs

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In changing times - between seasons, womb phase transitions, life upheavals, transitions of any kind...

we often are so busy tending the essentials that we forget we can call on our herbal allies to support us, too. 

Or I'll speak for myself.

I can forget to bring forward herbs I know would be deeply supportive for me in my own personal changing times, and maybe you can relate.

So, it can be helpful to remember some of the herbal categories that can support us to replenish, restore, calm, and cultivate resilience.

This is what I share about in today's medley episode. 

First we explore restorative tonic herbs; then adaptogens, when you want to avoid them, core lifestyle pillars of stress resilience & even a little on nervines; and finally end speaking to bitters as far more than a digestive aid as they have multi-organ impact, including in the uterus!

I hope this feels like an inspiring resource that helps you choose a couple herbs that may be right for you in this season of the year or yourself.
 

Resources:

• Join us for Our Cycling Bodies in Burlington VT 11/4, 10am
• Free: Track Your Cycle using FAM (getting started guide)
• Free: Womb Connection & Clearing Meditation (audio)
• Episode 44: Bitters & Hormonal Balance?
• Episode 49: How to create a sacred window in transition times w Ashlee Sakaishi Wilkin
• Episode 50: Adaptogens & hormonal health
• Episode 164: Tonic herbs for resilience in wobbly times
   

DISCLAIMER: This podcast 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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