013. Seasons, Senses, & Biodynamic Nourishment with Lily Diamond

Connection, slowing down, being more present, & returning to nature. These ideas keep presenting themselves over and over again here on the podcast in multiple episodes across a variety of topics. Slowing down and being more present in our everyday lives—with ourselves, with our children, with the seasons—I know many mamas would like to do just that, but how? How can we take care of ourselves and be present as moms when we are so busy and fed constant contrary messages about #allthethings we need to buy, do, and be? Maybe the answer is hidden inside of us…within our senses. And in our pantry, our kitchen, and our garden…with the natural foods and plants that are already there. Our guest today, Lily Diamond, is here to talk about idea s like these from her beautiful recipe book & blog that will encourage us to slow down, tune into our senses, and learn more about how plants can nourish us both inside and out. More About Lily: Lily is a writer, photographer, and creator of the site Kale & Caramel which seeks to democratize wellness through connection to nature and honest storytelling. She is the author of bestselling memoir-cookbook that’s the center of today’s conversation, Kale & Caramel: Recipes for Body, Heart, and Table which was lauded in publications from the New York Times to The Independent as one of the best vegetarian cookbooks of 2017. Alongside bestselling author and activist Rebecca Walker, Lily is the co-author of the forthcoming guided journal What's Your Story? (Sounds True, 2020), and co-host of the podcast by the same name. Lily was raised on Maui, educated at Yale University, and lives in California. But what a treat that she is here with me in person at my home on Maui for this interview. Let’s welcome her to the show! In this episode Lily & I talk about: · Biodynamic Nourishment: what it is & how it can serve us · If aromatherapy really works · DIY beauty products & recipes · How to take care of ourselves as moms & women · How to tap into what nature provides · Trusting in & connecting with nature · Honey face washing! (recipe linked below) · Being present and slowing down · Being in our heads vs. being in our bodies · Our relationship with nature · How to embrace the season shift from autumn to winter · How to include our children in this sensory journey · Examples of how to slow down · Bringing more fun into our days through the senses & plants Links Worth Mentioning: Buy the Book: Kale & Caramel: Recipes for Body, Heart, & Table Today’s Sponsor: Branch Basics Lily’s Honey Fash Wash Recipe Lily’s DIY Pumpkin Spice Antioxidant Scrub Love the Show? Leave a review on iTunes! Connect with LB on Instagram Connect with LB on Facebook More About Your Host: Lori Beth More About Our Guest: Lily Diamond