Ep 135. Calm the Heart: Herbs for Stress and Ditching the Pressure

This summer hasn’t felt quite as peaceful as I hoped—and maybe you’re feeling the same. In this episode, I’m opening up about the stress I’ve been feeling lately, even while trying to do all the things to slow down. If you’ve ever felt like natural living was starting to feel more stressful than supportive, this conversation is for you. We’ll walk through what I call my “ladder of intervention”—a gentle framework I use to decide when to reach for lifestyle changes, herbal support, or something stronger. I’m also sharing my go-to stress tea recipe, the story of how I got off anxiety meds with herbs, and a brand-new tincture recipe that supports your nervous system and your heart. Links + Resources: 🌿 Make the Calm Heart Tincture: https://thehomesteadchallenge.com/heart-tincture/ 🍵 Get the Stress + Anxiety Herbal Tea Recipe: https://thehomesteadchallenge.com/best-herbal-tea-recipe-for-anxiety/ 📱 DM me on Instagram: @brittanylgibson   If this episode gave you some peace or a fresh perspective, would you share it with a friend who might need it too? Or leave a quick review to help more homesteaders and natural living mamas find the show? Thanks for being here, friend. We’re in this together. 💛