Minnesota in Crisis: An Herbalists On the Ground Reflection

This week’s episode is not a normal herbal teaching.I am coming to you as a person living just outside of Minneapolis, as a clinical herbalist, and as someone feeling a lot right now.I feel upset, angry, overwhelmed, and also deeply grateful all at the same time. And I want to be honest that I cannot show up this week pretending everything is fine.In this video, I share an on the ground reflection on what is happening here in Minnesota, what people are experiencing, and how we can care for ourselves and each other in moments of crisis.In this episode, I talk about- What it feels like in Minnesota right now, and the heaviness many communities are carrying- How fear, grief, tension, and uncertainty affect the nervous system- The way herbalists and helpers show up and what they are doing right now- Why what is most needed right now is safety, connection, and support- Gentle grounding practices for nervous system regulation- How we can hold complexity, anger and tenderness, overwhelm and courage, justice and restSometimes the medicine is not a plant. Sometimes the medicine is simply being with one another.I also offer a few small ways to return to steadiness, including my Gentle Fridays, a free weekly gathering space.———— MY ONLINE COURSES 🌱🌝 Roots & Spheres Class: https://bit.ly/RootsAndSpheres  🌿Herbal Foundations Apprenticeship: https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram————Gentle Fridays - A Free Online Community Gathering hosted by Ashley Elenbaashttps://www.skyhouseherbs.com/upcoming-events 🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyX🎫 Upcoming Events - https://tinyurl.com/3y4xp6kc 🔗 Sky House Herb Website - https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/ Resources:Help Vulnerable Minnesotans Pay Rent:Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Rent Relief Fundhttps://www.givemn.org/story/Renter-Support-FundColectiva Bilingüe’s shared rent relief fundhttps://colectivabilingue.org/en/donate/ Sky Without Limits/Cielo San Limiteshttps://secure.everyaction.com/rNRFm0SWNEKBhn_ntFnAsA2 Send Herbal Support to Pow Wow Grounds a Native-owned coffee shop gathering supplies for Linda Black Elk.Email Gina to coordinate your herbal donations:[email protected]