EP 57 – Healing with Herbalism with Dawyn Cloud-Alter

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/B_an2NjZVXY   What is herbalism and how does it work?   How can we get at the root causes of mental illness and disease?   What else is truly possible to nurture and care for our bodies, minds, and spirits?   Discover these beautiful possibilities and so much more in this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health in which Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by herbalist, healer, and Complementary Alternative Specialist Dawyn Cloud-Alter. In this highly informative and heartfelt conversation you will hear about the healing power of herbs, supplements, and life changes to empower you and your loved ones to heal.   In this episode: Dawn’s upbringing and exposure for her work Plant medicine/herbalism Origins of plant medicine Dandelions Mental health symptoms Adaptogens Herbs CBD and the body, mind, and spirit Lyme Disease COVID trauma Depression, insomnia, and anxiety Supplements Seasonal Affective Disorder EFT Sourcing The risks of mixing herbs and other substances Knowing and question Helpers and healers Embracing the shadow Nurses healing project   Resources mentioned in this episode: Dawn’s website: www.alter-nativehealing.com Email: [email protected] Nurses Healing Project: https://sites.google.com/nursingproject.org/nursing-project/home   About Dawn: Dawyn Cloud-Alter, B.S.M.S.M.F.T., E.F.T. Practitioner, C.F.H., C.B.T.I. is a Complementary Alternative Specialist; focusing on healing the whole person. Dawyn incorporates C.B.T., E.F.T., Herbalism, and C.B.T.I. modalities based on the individual’s need, always connecting the healing of the body and the mind, including the use of herbs and specific supplements recommendations She holds a B.S. in Human Services, a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy, and is a Certified E.F.T. Practitioner, Certified Family Herbalist, and Certified Cognitive Behavior for Insomnia. Previously, Dawyn was an adjunct at Western Connecticut State University, teaching classes on herbalism. She is an avid gardener.   “With herbalism, I want to educate people so that they can heal themselves and heal their loved ones. – Dawyn   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide.   For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrAdrianaP Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu?   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.