Savoring the End: A Personal Reflection on Weathering Change

Late summer has always felt like a sacred threshold to me. The garden is overflowing with life, yet there is a quiet awareness that the season is beginning to turn. In this episode, I share some personal reflections on savoring these final weeks of summer and the herbs, foods, and practices that are helping me prepare for the transition into autumn.🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/_xwG8sBde44 🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyXIn this episode we'll explore:• Why late summer feels so full, and why fullness naturally gives way to change• The herbs I have been reaching for recently, including Astragalus, Reishi, nourishing mushrooms, Ginsengs, and Maca to help build resilience and support the nervous system• Seasonal foods that nourish the Earth element, including carrots, beets, tomatoes, grains, and warming cooked meals• The wisdom of Late Summer in Chinese Five Element Medicine and why Earth sits at the center of the seasonal wheel as a time of integration and transition• Why I believe sympathy is one of the medicines our world needs most right now• Simple rituals for slowing down, building reserves, tidying our homes, and savoring the gifts of this season before autumn arrivesAs we approach the upcoming eclipse, I hope this episode offers a gentle reminder to slow down, appreciate what is here today, and prepare ourselves with intention for the season ahead.I'd love to hear from you. What signs tell you that late summer is beginning to shift where you live? Share them in the comments below.Herbal Foundations 2027- NOW OPEN FOR SPRING ENROLLMENT - https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/herbal-foundations-enrollment Clinical Integration & Practice - Fall 2026 - https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/second-year ResourcesRooted in the StarsThe Leo Wound — Plant Medicine for the South Node in Leo https://youtu.be/y4sbIJT7G4o Fortify Your Heart — Herbs for the Solar Eclipse in Leo https://youtu.be/JRaUgpv8Kqg Herb of the Month: Motherwort - https://youtu.be/iQDa7xBmLqE?si=nsZH4AxIdAQPB8KG Herb of the Month: Goldenrod - https://youtu.be/zLXe0XBVlC4?si=SEMAQXiFWdmSqh9q Book -  “Staying Healthy with the Seasons” by Elson M. Haas - https://amzn.to/3TUykBd HERBAL COURSES🌱 HERBAL FOUNDATIONS APPRENTICESHIPA 12‑month online journey designed to help you weave herbal medicine into the fabric of daily life. This is the place we begin, learning to make our own remedies, meeting the plants in our backyards and kitchens, and connecting deeply with the rhythms of nature. It is a foundation built not just of facts, but of relationship and trust in the green world.👉 Become a herbalist → https://skyh.to/roots  🌿 SECOND YEAR: HERBAL INTEGRATION & PRACTICEFor those who have laid the first stones and are ready to walk further into the woods. This second year focuses on the art of advanced formulation, clinical skills, and discovering your unique seat of service as a community herbalist. Here, we refine our listening and deepen our apothecary practice, moving from student to practitioner.👉 Second Year Details →  https://skyh.to/bloom