Planet Spoonie

Do you find yourself confused about the safety and effectiveness of herbal medicine when so many providers warn you against them? Are you curious about the differences between herbs and pharmaceuticals?  Join Kelsey Conger and Jennifer Cann on PLANET SPOONIE, the podcast for lymies and spoonies healing themselves and the world. On this week's episode I am honored to welcome Jennifer, a brilliant Veterinary Pathologist and Clinical Herbalist! She takes us on an inspiring journey from her childhood in Appalachia, where she cultivated a deep curiosity for plant medicine, to veterinary school and a distinguished career in biopharmaceutical research. Jennifer brings a unique and much-needed perspective to the worlds of modern herbal and pharmaceutical medicine, highlighting some of the differences between them and why BOTH are essential to healthcare. She is passionate about  how pathology works broadly across species, and is particularly interested in exploring how botanicals can serve to increase the efficacy of pharmaceuticals for improved clinical outcomes.  From debunking myths about plant safety, to explaining the differences between whole plant medicines and isolated over-the-counter supplements, to highlighting the evolutionary relationship between humans and plants, this conversation will reshape your understanding of personal and planetary health.As always, remember, our bodies are a direct reflection of the ecosystems we inhabit, and just like this earth, our bodies know how to heal.________________________________Jennifer Cann (she/her) is a board-certified Veterinary Pathologist with a PhD in Molecular and Cellular Pathobiology and 18+ years of experience in academic and biopharmaceutical settings. She specializes in drug development, focusing on various therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiovascular, respiratory, neurodegenerative, autoimmune, and infectious diseases. She has expertise in tissue-based analysis and biomarker identification using advanced imaging software. She is also a Clinical Herbalist passionate about using medicinal plants alongside modern medicine to improve patient outcomes for complex conditions.  Find Jennifer on:WebsiteLinked InThis episode is meant to be empowering and educational, but it is not medical advice. Please seek the support of your primary care provider or a qualified healthcare practitioner before making any changes. As you navigate life with chronic health conditions, my goal is always to provide you with foundational tools to support you and help you feel your best. In addition to these educational episodes, working with clients 1:1 is one of the most powerful ways to initiate change - ensuring that you receive deeply personalized, compassionate, and inclusive care.If you’re living with lyme disease or complex chronic illness and you feel ready to take your power back, begin healing, reconnect to yourself + nature, and find your *SHINE* again…Book a FREE Q+A call with me to learn about working with me in 1:1 herbal consultations! And to stay tuned with upcoming offers, sign up for my newsletter and  find me @kelseytheherbalist 🌼Thanks for tuning into the PLANET SPOONIE podcast 🌎Acknowledging that this podcast was recorded on the unceded land of the Kumeyaay (Iipai-Tipai-Diegueño) people, who have called this land home for 600 generations. This is now commonly called San Diego County in Southern California. 

Do you wonder what the hype is about detox and all those fancy protocols and products you see in your social feed? Are you struggling to find an effective approach for chronic lyme and coinfections? Dealing with herx after herx and desperate for a better way?  Join your friendly neighborhood herbalist, nutritionist, and lymie, Kelsey Conger, on PLANET SPOONIE!Today we're digging into the nitty gritty of detoxification in the body. This process of biotransformation and elimination has three phases. The first two occur in the liver and are the most frequently talked about, but without phase three the entire process is compromised. Basically, the liver needs a clear exit route to get rid of all the junk.  There's lots of information out there on this topic, and no shortage of products and programs promising to detox you, so let's dig into the science and break down exactly what this means so you are equipped with the knowledge to take empowered action! Prioritizing detoxification, especially phase three,  is the first and most important step to addressing chronic lyme and coinfections. Even if you don't have chronic lyme, this episode is worth listening to. Modern life unfortunately has led to an increased toxic burden among all of us. Whether you are simply looking to optimize health, prepare for pregnancy, or are dealing with persistent chronic health issues from acne to allergies to autoimmune disease, tune in! You'll walk away with an entirely new understanding of the physiology + science of detoxification, as well as key nutrients, herbs, and practices to improve your detox pathways. This episode is meant to be empowering and educational, but it is not medical advice. Please seek the support of your primary care provider or a qualified healthcare practitioner before making any changes. As you navigate life with chronic health conditions, my goal is always to provide you with foundational tools to support you and help you feel your best. In addition to these educational episodes, working with clients 1:1 is one of the most powerful ways to initiate change - ensuring that you receive deeply personalized, compassionate, and inclusive care.If you’re living with lyme disease or complex chronic illness and you feel ready to take your power back, begin healing, reconnect to yourself + nature, and find your *SHINE* again…Book a FREE Q+A call with me to learn about working with me in 1:1 herbal consultations! And to stay tuned with upcoming offers, sign up for my newsletter and  find me @kelseytheherbalist 🌼Thanks for tuning into the PLANET SPOONIE podcast 🌎Acknowledging that this podcast was recorded on the unceded land of the Kumeyaay (Iipai-Tipai-Diegueño) people, who have called this land home for 600 generations. This is now commonly called San Diego County in Southern California. 

Do you feel caught up in the endless cycle of hustle culture, but crave a deeper connection to nature and the earth? Are you curious about herbal medicine, but feel clueless about where to start? Do you want to learn more about powerful plant medicines like cacao? Join Kelsey Conger and Camille Edwards on PLANET SPOONIE, the podcast for lymies and spoonies healing themselves and the world. On this week's episode, I am honored to welcome Camille, an attorney turned earth ceremonialist and herbalist! She shares how her journey at Harvard Law School led her into deeper  connection with her heart and the plants in the process of envisioning a better, more just, + reciprocal world.  Camille believes that we don't have to change our lives entirely to foster a relationship with our local ecosystems, but that we can learn to weave together our full-time careers with mindful nature-based practices.  She shares what it was like meeting cacao for the first time and the role this powerful plant ally can play on our own healing paths, while also emphasizing the medicine we can receive in a simple cup of tea made with local weeds like Nettle, Oatstraw, and Chickweed.   Now she leads group cacao ceremonies, plant walks, and works with individuals looking for one-on-one support to develop a sense of heart-centered connection to themselves and nature, even while living high-paced, busy lives! As always, remember, our bodies are a direct reflection of the ecosystems we inhabit, and just like this earth, our bodies know how to heal.________________________________As a facilitator, Camille Edwards (she/her) creates integrative experiences through one-on-one sessions and group ceremonies with the medicines of cacao, meditation, herbs, movement, and song.   As a full-time practicing lawyer representing musicians, artists, photographers, filmmakers, and writers, Camille has learned how to balance the sharpness of the mind with the softness of the heart. When she is not drafting and negotiating contracts, you can find her talking to plants, hiking with her cat in Topanga where she lives, or meditating by a fresh-water stream. Find Camille on:WebsiteInstagramThis episode is meant to be empowering and educational, but it is not medical advice. Please seek the support of your primary care provider or a qualified healthcare practitioner before making any changes. As you navigate life with chronic health conditions, my goal is always to provide you with foundational tools to support you and help you feel your best. In addition to these educational episodes, working with clients 1:1 is one of the most powerful ways to initiate change - ensuring that you receive deeply personalized, compassionate, and inclusive care.If you’re living with lyme disease or complex chronic illness and you feel ready to take your power back, begin healing, reconnect to yourself + nature, and find your *SHINE* again…Book a FREE Q+A call with me to learn about working with me in 1:1 herbal consultations! And to stay tuned with upcoming offers, sign up for my newsletter and  find me @kelseytheherbalist 🌼Thanks for tuning into the PLANET SPOONIE podcast 🌎Acknowledging that this podcast was recorded on the unceded land of the Kumeyaay (Iipai-Tipai-Diegueño) people, who have called this land home for 600 generations. This is now commonly called San Diego County in Southern California. 

Have you ever considered freezing your eggs? Are you curious about cycle tracking, but feel clueless about how to start? Do you want to optimize your hormone health, regardless of where you're at in life?  Join herbalists Kelsey Conger, MS and Veronica Ricksen, RH on PLANET SPOONIE, the podcast for lymies and spoonies healing themselves and the world.  On this week's episode, I am honored to welcome Veronica, an herbalist, fertility awareness educator, and author! She shares about how her own health struggles led her to herbalism and eventually supervising an herb clinic in Berkeley. She also discusses how she discovered fertility awareness methods, after becoming frustrated by years of feeling uninformed about her contraceptive options. Now she has a private herbal practice where she helps other women learn to chart their fertility signs to develop a deeper connection with themselves and nature, while also preventing pregnancy or encouraging conception! Ultimately, we explore why informed consent and access to CHOICES that suit your needs are the most important at the end of the day.  You know what's best for yourself, your body, and your life, and learning how to track your cycle is an incredible tool to empower you with greater self-knowledge, body literacy, and autonomy. As always, remember, our bodies are a direct reflection of the ecosystems we inhabit, and just like this earth, our bodies know how to heal.________________________________Veronica Ricksen, certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Registered Herbalist, is a mentor who teaches women to chart their fertility signs for natural contraception, conception, and more! Veronica has a private practice named Kapu, LLC, and her 2nd edition of Menstrual Calendar Journal: Go with the Flow is scheduled to release Spring 2024. Get your copy of the journal here! Find Veronica on:WebsiteInstagramThis episode is meant to be empowering and educational, but it is not medical advice. Please seek the support of your primary care provider or a qualified healthcare practitioner before making any changes. As you navigate life with chronic health conditions, my goal is always to provide you with foundational tools to support you and help you feel your best. In addition to these educational episodes, working with clients 1:1 is one of the most powerful ways to initiate change - ensuring that you receive deeply personalized, compassionate, and inclusive care.If you’re living with lyme disease or complex chronic illness and you feel ready to take your power back, begin healing, reconnect to yourself + nature, and find your *SHINE* again…Book a FREE Q+A call with me to learn about working with me in 1:1 herbal consultations! And to stay tuned with upcoming offers, sign up for my newsletter and  find me @kelseytheherbalist 🌼Thanks for tuning into the PLANET SPOONIE podcast 🌎Acknowledging that this podcast was recorded on the unceded land of the Kumeyaay (Iipai-Tipai-Diegueño) people, who have called this land home for 600 generations. This is now commonly called San Diego County in Southern California. 

Since being diagnosed with lyme or watching a loved one struggle with this difficult disease, have you developed a fear of going outside? Do ticks scare you into staying indoors when you'd rather be soaking up some sunshine? Join herbalist Kelsey Conger and marine scientist Alayna Bellquist on PLANET SPOONIE, the podcast for lymies and spoonies healing themselves and the world.On this week's episode, I am so honored to welcome Alayna, a marine scientist turned lyme thriver and author! She shares her own experiences of growing up on Vancouver Island, spending plenty of time outdoors and eventually turning her love of nature into a career. When she was diagnosed with lyme disease (after contracting it here in Southern California), she applied her scientific background to the process of healing and found that her connection to nature was both an anchor and guide throughout her recovery. We talk about the important role ticks play in our ecosystems and why they're NOT the enemy. We also explore how you can shift from feeling disempowered about chronic illness to reclaiming your life and autonomy, even when it feels impossible. Today Alayna is sharing pearls of wisdom she's learned along the way, and discusses her book that will be coming out next year. If you're looking to feel inspired about heading outdoors as we move from late spring into summer, then tune in!Remember, our bodies are a direct reflection of the ecosystems we inhabit, and just like this earth, our bodies know how to heal.________________________________Alayna Bellquist is a marine scientist, lyme thriver, speaker, and author. She is a fact-driven, nature-based scientist, who guides people back to the natural world as a means to reclaim their innate health and to solve the environmental crisis. Find Alayna on:WebsiteInstagramThis episode is meant to be empowering and educational, but it is not medical advice. Please seek the support of your primary care provider or a qualified healthcare practitioner before making any changes. As you navigate life with chronic health conditions, my goal is always to provide you with foundational tools to support you and help you feel your best. In addition to these educational episodes, working with clients 1:1 is one of the most powerful ways to initiate change - ensuring that you receive deeply personalized, compassionate, and inclusive care.If you’re living with lyme disease or complex chronic illness and you feel ready to take your power back, begin healing, reconnect to yourself + nature, and find your *SHINE* again…Book a FREE Q+A call with me to learn about working with me in 1:1 herbal consultations! And to stay tuned with upcoming offers, sign up for my newsletter and  find me @kelseytheherbalist 🌼Thanks for tuning into the PLANET SPOONIE podcast 🌎Acknowledging that this podcast was recorded on the unceded land of the Kumeyaay (Iipai-Tipai-Diegueño) people, who have called this land home for 600 generations. This is now commonly called San Diego County in Southern California. 

Are you familiar with the deeply uncomfortable experience of having a herx reaction when treating lyme? Are you herxing right now? Desperate for tools you can try at home to relieve the pain and other unpleasant symptoms? Join your host Kelsey Conger, a clinical herbalist, holistic nutritionist, and lymie, on PLANET SPOONIE, the podcast for lymies and spoonies healing themselves and the world.Today's episode is a breakdown of my top 12 tools to help you survive a herx reaction! These are almost entirely things that you can do at home and for free, or with very little financial investment. And the best part is....they work!! I've personally used each & every one of these in my own recovery, and I incorporate them with my clients as well. This episode is meant to be empowering and educational, but it is not medical advice. Please seek the support of your primary care provider or a qualified healthcare practitioner before making any changes. As you navigate life with chronic health conditions, my goal is always to provide you with foundational tools to support you and help you feel your best. In addition to these educational episodes, working with clients 1:1 is one of the most powerful ways to initiate change - ensuring that you receive deeply personalized, compassionate, and inclusive care.If you’re living with lyme disease or complex chronic illness and you feel ready to take your power back, begin healing, reconnect to yourself + nature, and find your *SHINE* again…Book a FREE Q+A call with me to learn about working with me in 1:1 herbal consultations! And to stay tuned with upcoming offers, sign up for my newsletter and  find me @kelseytheherbalist 🌼Thanks for tuning into the PLANET SPOONIE podcast 🌎Acknowledging that this podcast was recorded on the unceded land of the Kumeyaay (Iipai-Tipai-Diegueño) people, who have called this land home for 600 generations. This is now commonly called San Diego County in Southern California. 

Are you curious what it's like working with me or another clinical herbalist?? Do you feel confused about what herbal medicine is and what it's like to be a client? Today's episode is a basic breakdown of what the process is like becoming my client, going through an herbal consultation, and receiving personalized, holistic care!  Join your host Kelsey Conger, an herbalist, nutritionist, and lymie on PLANET SPOONIE - the podcast for lymies and spoonies healing themselves and the world.In this episode, we'll learn the basics of what an herbal consultation looks like and how a protocol is layered together to support you on your journey. We'll review the client onboarding process, the initial and follow-up consultation flow, and what recommendations you might walk away with after each session. As you navigate life with chronic illness, my goal is always to provide you with foundational tools to support you and help you feel your best. Working with clients 1:1 is one of the most powerful ways we can begin to initiate change, ensuring that you receive deeply personalized, compassionate, and inclusive care.This episode is meant to be empowering and educational, but it is not medical advice. Please seek the support of your primary care provider or a qualified healthcare practitioner before making any changes. As you navigate life with chronic health conditions, my goal is always to provide you with foundational tools to support you and help you feel your best. In addition to these educational episodes, working with clients 1:1 is one of the most powerful ways to initiate change - ensuring that you receive deeply personalized, compassionate, and inclusive care.If you’re living with lyme disease or complex chronic illness and you feel ready to take your power back, begin healing, reconnect to yourself + nature, and find your *SHINE* again…Book a FREE Q+A call with me to learn about working with me in 1:1 herbal consultations! And to stay tuned with upcoming offers, sign up for my newsletter and  find me @kelseytheherbalist 🌼Thanks for tuning into the PLANET SPOONIE podcast 🌎Acknowledging that this podcast was recorded on the unceded land of the Kumeyaay (Iipai-Tipai-Diegueño) people, who have called this land home for 600 generations. This is now commonly called San Diego County in Southern California. 

Have you ever been told you're double-jointed or entertained friends with your crazy flexibility? Do you live with hypermobility and struggle to understand how to engage in the activities you love without triggering pain or flare-ups?? According to the latest research and estimates, as much as half of the population lives with some level of hypermobility. And many of these folks also experience conditions such as lyme disease, POTS, MCAS, autoimmunity, neurodivergence, and chronic pain. This is why Taylor's work is so important and deeply needed! Join herbalist Kelsey Conger and hypermobility coach Taylor Goldberg on PLANET SPOONIE, the podcast for lymies and spoonies healing themselves and the world.On this week's episode, I am so honored to welcome Taylor, a chiropractor turned hypermobility coach, and founder of the Hypermobility Mastery Program! Taylor shares her own experience of living with hypermobility from a young age, and why she found herself disillusioned with methods taught in chiropractor school. As she saw hypermobile patients continuously left behind (herself included), she realized there was a greater need for these spoonies!Now she supports hypermobile clients 1:1, while also training clinicians to better serve this population. She shares some of the common myths about hypermobility and how YOU can begin to take your life back with empowering tools to support your bendy body!Remember, our bodies are a direct reflection of the ecosystems we inhabit, and just like this earth, our bodies know how to heal.________________________________Taylor is a Chiropractor-turned-Virtual Hypermobility Coach. Her mission is to assist clients in navigating the challenges of hypermobile spectrum disorders (HSD) and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS), helping them to comprehend their bodies' unique requirements and rediscover a fulfilling life! In addition to supporting clients dealing with hypermobility, Taylor has introduced an educational course for healthcare professionals, equipping them with the knowledge to effectively assist their hypermobile patients. Find Taylor on:WebsiteInstagramTikTokBook 1:1 with TaylorThis episode is meant to be empowering and educational, but it is not medical advice. Please seek the support of your primary care provider or a qualified healthcare practitioner before making any changes. As you navigate life with chronic health conditions, my goal is always to provide you with foundational tools to support you and help you feel your best. In addition to these educational episodes, working with clients 1:1 is one of the most powerful ways to initiate change - ensuring that you receive deeply personalized, compassionate, and inclusive care.If you’re living with lyme disease or complex chronic illness and you feel ready to take your power back, begin healing, reconnect to yourself + nature, and find your *SHINE* again…Book a FREE Q+A call with me to learn about working with me in 1:1 herbal consultations! And to stay tuned with upcoming offers, sign up for my newsletter and  find me @kelseytheherbalist 🌼Thanks for tuning into the PLANET SPOONIE podcast 🌎Acknowledging that this podcast was recorded on the unceded land of the Kumeyaay (Iipai-Tipai-Diegueño) people, who have called this land home for 600 generations. This is now commonly called San Diego County in Southern California. 

Do you ever find yourself feeling overwhelmed about trying to do everything right, whether as a mama or a chronic illness warrior? Do you want to feel more empowered to follow your intuition, to relax and begin incorporating more ease + play, and to cultivate a community of women who have your back?? Join herbalists Kelsey Conger and Callie Longenecker on PLANET SPOONIE, the podcast for lymies and spoonies healing themselves and the world. On this week's episode we are so honored to welcome Callie, a professional chef, clinical herbalist and nutritionist, birth and postpartum doula, and founder of Earthen Hands. She shares her own wild and wonderful experience diving into the world of cooking an herbalism as a young teen, the initiation process of becoming a mother, and how she is cultivating a new kind of community for mothers and women to support one another.  To shop the Earthen Hands skincare line or purchase Callie's latest eBook, click this link to head over to her website!Remember, our bodies are a direct reflection of the ecosystems we inhabit, and just like this earth, our bodies know how to heal.________________________________Callie is a professional chef, clinical herbalist and nutritionist, birth and postpartum doula, and founder of Earthen Hands, a mother-centered, organic skincare brand crafted with botanicals and food-based ingredients. Find Callie on:Callie's InstagramEarthen Hands' InstagramHer WebsiteThis episode is meant to be empowering and educational, but it is not medical advice. Please seek the support of your primary care provider or a qualified healthcare practitioner before making any changes. As you navigate life with chronic health conditions, my goal is always to provide you with foundational tools to support you and help you feel your best. In addition to these educational episodes, working with clients 1:1 is one of the most powerful ways to initiate change - ensuring that you receive deeply personalized, compassionate, and inclusive care.If you’re living with lyme disease or complex chronic illness and you feel ready to take your power back, begin healing, reconnect to yourself + nature, and find your *SHINE* again…Book a FREE Q+A call with me to learn about working with me in 1:1 herbal consultations! And to stay tuned with upcoming offers, sign up for my newsletter and  find me @kelseytheherbalist 🌼Thanks for tuning into the PLANET SPOONIE podcast 🌎Acknowledging that this podcast was recorded on the unceded land of the Kumeyaay (Iipai-Tipai-Diegueño) people, who have called this land home for 600 generations. This is now commonly called San Diego County in Southern California. 

Are you eager to learn more about holistic and natural medicine, but have no idea where to start?? Let's start the new year with a list of beginner-friendly books that will empower you with knowledge that will change your life! These books explore holistic nutrition, food preparation, starting with herbal medicine, indigenous traditions, the healing power of nature and more.  1. Nourishing Traditions2. Brain Maker3. Beginning with Herbs4. Buddha's Brain5. Ecopsychology6. Your Brain on Nature+ If Women Rose Rooted+ Last Child in the Woods7. Surviving and Thriving with Invisible Chronic Illness8.  The Intersectional Environmentalist9. This episode is meant to be empowering and educational, but it is not medical advice. Please seek the support of your primary care provider or a qualified healthcare practitioner before making any changes. As you navigate life with chronic health conditions, my goal is always to provide you with foundational tools to support you and help you feel your best. In addition to these educational episodes, working with clients 1:1 is one of the most powerful ways to initiate change - ensuring that you receive deeply personalized, compassionate, and inclusive care.If you’re living with lyme disease or complex chronic illness and you feel ready to take your power back, begin healing, reconnect to yourself + nature, and find your *SHINE* again…Book a FREE Q+A call with me to learn about working with me in 1:1 herbal consultations! And to stay tuned with upcoming offers, sign up for my newsletter and  find me @kelseytheherbalist 🌼Thanks for tuning into the PLANET SPOONIE podcast 🌎Acknowledging that this podcast was recorded on the unceded land of the Kumeyaay (Iipai-Tipai-Diegueño) people, who have called this land home for 600 generations. This is now commonly called San Diego County in Southern California. 

Do you ever wonder about the origins of the winter solstice and why we celebrate certain holidays throughout the year? Do you want to learn to live in alignment with the seasons and cycles of nature?   Join your host Kelsey Conger, an herbalist, nutritionist, and lymie on PLANET SPOONIE - the podcast for lymies and spoonies healing themselves and the world.In this episode, we'll learn about the solstices and equinoxes and how celebrating these sacred solar holidays can help us find a sense of groundedness and belonging. Embracing the seasonal cycles of nature can be a powerful tool to help us find balance within our own bodies, as well as our more-than-human communities. This episode is meant to be empowering and educational, but it is not medical advice. Please seek the support of your primary care provider or a qualified healthcare practitioner before making any changes. As you navigate life with chronic health conditions, my goal is always to provide you with foundational tools to support you and help you feel your best. In addition to these educational episodes, working with clients 1:1 is one of the most powerful ways to initiate change - ensuring that you receive deeply personalized, compassionate, and inclusive care.If you’re living with lyme disease or complex chronic illness and you feel ready to take your power back, begin healing, reconnect to yourself + nature, and find your *SHINE* again…Book a FREE Q+A call with me to learn about working with me in 1:1 herbal consultations! And to stay tuned with upcoming offers, sign up for my newsletter and  find me @kelseytheherbalist 🌼Thanks for tuning into the PLANET SPOONIE podcast 🌎Acknowledging that this podcast was recorded on the unceded land of the Kumeyaay (Iipai-Tipai-Diegueño) people, who have called this land home for 600 generations. This is now commonly called San Diego County in Southern California. 

Are you sick of the negative self-talk, guilt, shame, and endless cycles of restriction and bingeing? Does the idea of "healthy eating" feel overwhelming, controversial, and like you'll never get it right?  Rise above all the negative storylines and radicalize (get rooted in) the way you think about food and nutrition!  Join your host Kelsey Conger, an herbalist, nutritionist, and lymie on PLANET SPOONIE - the podcast for lymies and spoonies healing themselves and the world. In this episode, we'll let go of the negative stereotypes and narratives surrounding our food choices. We'll redefine what "healthy eating" means by talking about some key guiding principles of holistic nutrition, ultimately empowering you to view food as an act of self-love and nourishment. We talk about food as love, prioritizing local foods, honoring bioindividuality, embracing all the macronutrient groups, and eating the rainbow.  We also challenge societal pressures that affect our relationship with food and body image, and discuss the significant role of food in our lives beyond just our physical well-being. By acknowledging the cultural, historical, societal, ecological, and biological aspects of the modern diet, we can make more informed and confident decisions about what we eat in our daily lives. As you navigate this holiday season and the winter solstice approaches, use these guiding principles to develop greater body awareness and increase your nutritional literacy to feel your best. Together, let's debunk the myth of the perfect diet and celebrate food for its ability to connect us to our roots and love ourselves even more! This episode is meant to be empowering and educational, but it is not medical advice. Please seek the support of your primary care provider or a qualified healthcare practitioner before making any changes. As you navigate life with chronic health conditions, my goal is always to provide you with foundational tools to support you and help you feel your best. In addition to these educational episodes, working with clients 1:1 is one of the most powerful ways to initiate change - ensuring that you receive deeply personalized, compassionate, and inclusive care.If you’re living with lyme disease or complex chronic illness and you feel ready to take your power back, begin healing, reconnect to yourself + nature, and find your *SHINE* again…Book a FREE Q+A call with me to learn about working with me in 1:1 herbal consultations! And to stay tuned with upcoming offers, sign up for my newsletter and  find me @kelseytheherbalist 🌼Thanks for tuning into the PLANET SPOONIE podcast 🌎Acknowledging that this podcast was recorded on the unceded land of the Kumeyaay (Iipai-Tipai-Diegueño) people, who have called this land home for 600 generations. This is now commonly called San Diego County in Southern California. 

Are you living with inflammation and uncomfortable symptoms as a result of chronic Lyme disease?? Do you ever wonder about collagen health and what you can be doing to support this extremely important protein that is abundant in the connective tissues of the body? Well then, this episode is for you! Join your host Kelsey, an herbalist, nutritionist, and lymie on PLANET SPOONIE, the podcast for lymies and spoonies healing themselves and the world.Today we'll explore why Borreliosis (aka Lyme disease) can be so damaging to collagenous tissues, like the joints, skin, eyes, and heart, and why vitamin C is here to help! You'll learn about several powerful herbs that can support collagen health, and a few wholesome foods too. This educational episode is especially helpful for the lymie community, because we  get into the nitty-gritty science of exactly how this bacteria spreads through the body and causes damage along the way. Even better, we'll take a look at herbs that can help inhibit or neutralize the compounds that make the spread of this infection possible. There are so many vitamin C and bioflavonoid rich foods and herbs like Cabbage, Broccoli, Nettles, Rosehips, and Calendula that can be easily incorporated into everyday meals to pack in the antioxidants and promote collagen synthesis. As always, the plants are here to help!And remember, our bodies are a direct reflection of the ecosystems we inhabit. Just like this earth, our bodies know how to heal. Let's dig in!This episode is meant to be empowering and educational, but it is not medical advice. Please seek the support of your primary care provider or a qualified healthcare practitioner before making any changes. As you navigate life with chronic health conditions, my goal is always to provide you with foundational tools to support you and help you feel your best. In addition to these educational episodes, working with clients 1:1 is one of the most powerful ways to initiate change - ensuring that you receive deeply personalized, compassionate, and inclusive care.If you’re living with lyme disease or complex chronic illness and you feel ready to take your power back, begin healing, reconnect to yourself + nature, and find your *SHINE* again…Book a FREE Q+A call with me to learn about working with me in 1:1 herbal consultations! And to stay tuned with upcoming offers, sign up for my newsletter and  find me @kelseytheherbalist 🌼Thanks for tuning into the PLANET SPOONIE podcast 🌎Acknowledging that this podcast was recorded on the unceded land of the Kumeyaay (Iipai-Tipai-Diegueño) people, who have called this land home for 600 generations. This is now commonly called San Diego County in Southern California. 

Do you find yourself feeling extra bloated after eating? Do you get that dreaded fullness, tightness, and uncomfortable feeling in your tummy that leaves you wanting to curl up in a cozy pair of sweatpants?? If you said yes to any of these, this episode is for you! By the end, you'll have 5 new holistic tools to add to your home first-aid kit for instant and lasting relief.Join your host Kelsey, an herbalist, nutritionist, and lymie on PLANET SPOONIE, the podcast for lymies and spoonies healing themselves and the world.Today I'm sharing 5 of my favorite tips and tricks to ease gas + bloating FAST. These tools include simple things like sipping herbal tea and diffusing soothing essential oils. Plus, my all-time favorite, a powerhouse tincture guaranteed to soothe an unsettle tummy.   This educational episode is especially helpful for the lymie + spoonie community, since gut issues are so incredibly common and an ongoing source of discomfort. The truth is, finding solutions for these everyday issues, that also help you foster a relationship with nature at the same time, are pretty simple. There's both magic and medicine, available and waiting.  It can be as easy as a cup or tea or a quick walk outside.As always, our bodies are a direct reflection of the ecosystems we inhabit, and just like this earth, our bodies know how to heal. Let's dig in!This episode is meant to be empowering and educational, but it is not medical advice. Please seek the support of your primary care provider or a qualified healthcare practitioner before making any changes. As you navigate life with chronic health conditions, my goal is always to provide you with foundational tools to support you and help you feel your best. In addition to these educational episodes, working with clients 1:1 is one of the most powerful ways to initiate change - ensuring that you receive deeply personalized, compassionate, and inclusive care.If you’re living with lyme disease or complex chronic illness and you feel ready to take your power back, begin healing, reconnect to yourself + nature, and find your *SHINE* again…Book a FREE Q+A call with me to learn about working with me in 1:1 herbal consultations! And to stay tuned with upcoming offers, sign up for my newsletter and  find me @kelseytheherbalist 🌼Thanks for tuning into the PLANET SPOONIE podcast 🌎Acknowledging that this podcast was recorded on the unceded land of the Kumeyaay (Iipai-Tipai-Diegueño) people, who have called this land home for 600 generations. This is now commonly called San Diego County in Southern California. 

Do you wake up feeling groggy, exhausted, and desperate for more sleep? Do you feel like you just can't get enough sleep? Does your alarm tend to ring over and over and over and over?? If you said yes to any of these, this episode is for you! By the end, you'll be armed with ten powerful strategies to kickstart your day feeling alive, vibrant, and brimming with energy. Join your host Kelsey, an herbalist, nutritionist, and lymie on PLANET SPOONIE, the podcast for lymies and spoonies healing themselves and the world.Today I'm sharing 10 practical and easy ways you can start finding greater balance in your sleep and wake cycles, to support your body and wake up feeling your best *on the daily*. These tools include simple things like getting more sleep and eating enough quality food, as well as targeted tools like including specific herbs and supplements.  This educational episode is especially helpful for the lymie + spoonie community, as we lay the foundations for healing in the long run. The truth is, finding healing for yourself and the planet can actually be quite simple. There's both magic and medicine, available and waiting. By reconnecting to nature through seemingly small practices, like breathing fresh air, basking in the sunshine, exposing ourselves to seasonal temperature changes, and feeling the earth beneath our feet again, we can begin to reinitiate primal pathways and help our bodies return to their natural cycles. As always, our bodies are a direct reflection of the ecosystems we inhabit, and just like this earth, our bodies know how to heal. Let's dig in!This episode is meant to be empowering and educational, but it is not medical advice. Please seek the support of your primary care provider or a qualified healthcare practitioner before making any changes. As you navigate life with chronic health conditions, my goal is always to provide you with foundational tools to support you and help you feel your best. In addition to these educational episodes, working with clients 1:1 is one of the most powerful ways to initiate change - ensuring that you receive deeply personalized, compassionate, and inclusive care.If you’re living with lyme disease or complex chronic illness and you feel ready to take your power back, begin healing, reconnect to yourself + nature, and find your *SHINE* again…Book a FREE Q+A call with me to learn about working with me in 1:1 herbal consultations! And to stay tuned with upcoming offers, sign up for my newsletter and  find me @kelseytheherbalist 🌼Thanks for tuning into the PLANET SPOONIE podcast 🌎Acknowledging that this podcast was recorded on the unceded land of the Kumeyaay (Iipai-Tipai-Diegueño) people, who have called this land home for 600 generations. This is now commonly called San Diego County in Southern California. 

Do you ever feel totally run down and achy all over from sitting too much during the day?? Do you get tight, stiff, brain foggy, + fatigued? Does sitting at a desk make your chronic pain or old injuries feel even worse?Join your host Kelsey, an herbalist, nutritionist, and lymie on PLANET SPOONIE, the podcast for lymies and spoonies healing themselves and the world. Today I'm going to break down 4 of my favorite tools for supporting the body + easing the strain of too much sitting and busy seasons of work! These are essentials in my every day & weekly routines to recharge my batteries and feel my absolute best. This episode is short and sweet, packed with my top 4 tips and how you can incorporate them into your own life and routine. We'll talk about the benefits of movement, how to lessen the negative impacts of sitting, the importance of getting outside, the power of a good nap, and a special bonus tip that helped me supercharge my productivity! These four tips are especially helpful for the lymie + spoonie community, as they lay the foundations for healing in the long run. The truth is, finding healing for yourself and the planet can actually be quite simple. There's both magic and medicine, available and waiting. By reconnecting to nature through seemingly small practices, like breathing fresh air, basking in the sunshine, exposing ourselves to seasonal temperature changes, and feeling the earth beneath our feet again, we can begin to reinitiate primal pathways and help our bodies return to their natural cycles. As always, our bodies are a direct reflection of the ecosystems we inhabit, and just like this earth, our bodies know how to heal. Let's dig in!This episode is meant to be empowering and educational, but it is not medical advice. Please seek the support of your primary care provider or a qualified healthcare practitioner before making any changes. As you navigate life with chronic health conditions, my goal is always to provide you with foundational tools to support you and help you feel your best. In addition to these educational episodes, working with clients 1:1 is one of the most powerful ways to initiate change - ensuring that you receive deeply personalized, compassionate, and inclusive care.If you’re living with lyme disease or complex chronic illness and you feel ready to take your power back, begin healing, reconnect to yourself + nature, and find your *SHINE* again…Book a FREE Q+A call with me to learn about working with me in 1:1 herbal consultations! And to stay tuned with upcoming offers, sign up for my newsletter and  find me @kelseytheherbalist 🌼Thanks for tuning into the PLANET SPOONIE podcast 🌎Acknowledging that this podcast was recorded on the unceded land of the Kumeyaay (Iipai-Tipai-Diegueño) people, who have called this land home for 600 generations. This is now commonly called San Diego County in Southern California. 

This week's episode is extra long, and extra juicy. Grab a warm cup of tea, a cozy blanket, and listen in to our very first interview on the pod!Join herbalist and nutritionist Kelsey Conger on PLANET SPOONIE, the podcast for lymies and spoonies healing themselves and the world.Are you plant curious? Perhaps you're interested in starting a garden or learning to forage, or maybe just looking for a way to reconnect to your roots and the lands around you? Do you ever feel overwhelmed dealing with everyday life as a spoonie, managing medical appointments, and new sensitivities, and a culture that's less-than-accessible? Are you wondering how rekindling your relationship with the more-than-human world could actually help you feel more empowered to tackle these everyday issues?Today I had the incredible opportunity to sit down and chat with herbalist, aromatherapist, and permaculture designer Denise Cusack of Wholly Rooted. She shares so much wisdom and knowledge about land tending as a source of beauty, resilience, abundance, and healing as someone living with chronic illness. Discover how Denise's experiences in the garden have shaped her perspective, her family, and her own journey with chronic conditions, calling her to embrace the natural ebbs and flows as a guide for both rest + radical healing.  We'll get nerdy and talk about some of our most beloved plant allies, the stories and cultural significance lands hold, and the importance of self-advocacy as a spoonie. To sign up for her upcoming masterclass on Regenerative Herbalism, click this link for an *exclusive* launch party invite!Remember, our bodies are a direct reflection of the ecosystems we inhabit, and just like this earth, our bodies know how to heal. ________________________________Denise Cusack is a clinical regenerative herbalist, certified aromatherapist, and certified permaculture designer, with over 20 years of experience in the natural health and wellness community.   She is a hands-on and passionate educator and mentor, living with her family at Wholly Rooted Regenerative Education and Permaculture Farm in South Central Wisconsin.  Find Denise on:FacebookInstagramThis episode is meant to be empowering and educational, but it is not medical advice. Please seek the support of your primary care provider or a qualified healthcare practitioner before making any changes. As you navigate life with chronic health conditions, my goal is always to provide you with foundational tools to support you and help you feel your best. In addition to these educational episodes, working with clients 1:1 is one of the most powerful ways to initiate change - ensuring that you receive deeply personalized, compassionate, and inclusive care.If you’re living with lyme disease or complex chronic illness and you feel ready to take your power back, begin healing, reconnect to yourself + nature, and find your *SHINE* again…Book a FREE Q+A call with me to learn about working with me in 1:1 herbal consultations! And to stay tuned with upcoming offers, sign up for my newsletter and  find me @kelseytheherbalist 🌼Thanks for tuning into the PLANET SPOONIE podcast 🌎Acknowledging that this podcast was recorded on the unceded land of the Kumeyaay (Iipai-Tipai-Diegueño) people, who have called this land home for 600 generations. This is now commonly called San Diego County in Southern California. 

Do you want to start working with medicinal herbs in your everyday life, but feel totally overwhelmed about how to get started? Are you unsure where you can even find these herbs? Do you struggle with ongoing gut issues, allergies, or another chronic condition, yet feel powerless to do anything about it? Do you want to learn tools for addressing and relieving these stubborn symptoms?  Join herbalist, nutritionist, and lymie Kelsey Conger on PLANET SPOONIE, the podcast for lymies and spoonies healing themselves and the world.The truth is, beginning to heal both yourself and the planet can actually be quite simple. In fact, it's nestled right within your kitchen cupboard! There's both magic and medicine, available and waiting, right in front of you. Nestled in your spice rack are everyday herbs that can transform your health and empower you to make positive, impactful change. Today we'll discuss kitchen herbalism and the magic of simple, everyday spices. You'll learn about three herbs in particular - Rosemary, Ginger, and Cinnamon - and how you can begin incorporating them in your daily life. This is one of the first and easiest ways to start practicing herbalism and taking your power back. So, sit back, brew a cup of tea, and let's reclaim our rooted traditions right from our own kitchens!  Ultimately, the goal of this pod is to help you feel empowered and connected to yourself, your community, your heritage, your local ecosystems, and the world at large! When we remember and reconnect, when we begin to work with our bodies and nature, healing becomes inevitable.  Our bodies are a direct reflection of the ecosystems we inhabit, and just like this earth, our bodies know how to heal. Let's dig in!This episode is meant to be empowering and educational, but it is not medical advice. Please seek the support of your primary care provider or a qualified healthcare practitioner before making any changes. As you navigate life with chronic health conditions, my goal is always to provide you with foundational tools to support you and help you feel your best. In addition to these educational episodes, working with clients 1:1 is one of the most powerful ways to initiate change - ensuring that you receive deeply personalized, compassionate, and inclusive care.If you’re living with lyme disease or complex chronic illness and you feel ready to take your power back, begin healing, reconnect to yourself + nature, and find your *SHINE* again…Book a FREE Q+A call with me to learn about working with me in 1:1 herbal consultations! And to stay tuned with upcoming offers, sign up for my newsletter and  find me @kelseytheherbalist 🌼Thanks for tuning into the PLANET SPOONIE podcast 🌎Acknowledging that this podcast was recorded on the unceded land of the Kumeyaay (Iipai-Tipai-Diegueño) people, who have called this land home for 600 generations. This is now commonly called San Diego County in Southern California. 

Do you love spending time outdoors, but feel totally disconnected from nature? Do you ever find yourself doom-scrolling and feeling completely hopeless and overwhelmed by the global climate crisis? Do you feel like it's impossible for you to find healing, when we're surrounded by endless pollution in the air, water, soil, and world around us? Do you feel *ready* to reconnect to nature and start feeling hopeful about healing again??Join herbalist, nutritionist, and lymie Kelsey Conger on PLANET SPOONIE, the podcast for lymies and spoonies healing themselves and the world.In our fourth episode, we'll explore how nature connection can be as simple as sitting outside and watching the world around you. We'll discuss why practices that help us establish a sense of place, belonging, and community, are more important than ever. By opening up our vision and experience to the more-than-human world around us, we can open up a whole new way of living and unlock a new level of healing in our own lives. The best part? This not only helps us heal on a personal level, physically, mentally, and emotionally, but it also helps us to connect to our heritage and give back to our communities. Ultimately, the goal of this pod is to help you feel empowered and connected to yourself, your body, your community, your culture + heritage, your local ecosystems, and the world at large! When we remember and reconnect, when we begin to work with our bodies and nature, healing becomes inevitable.  Our bodies are a direct reflection of the ecosystems we inhabit, and just like this earth, our bodies know how to heal. This is what it means to be a spoonie living on a spoonie planet. The journey to healing is a mutualistic endeavor and I'm so grateful that you're here walking the path with me. Let's dig in!This episode is meant to be empowering and educational, but it is not medical advice. Please seek the support of your primary care provider or a qualified healthcare practitioner before making any changes. As you navigate life with chronic health conditions, my goal is always to provide you with foundational tools to support you and help you feel your best. In addition to these educational episodes, working with clients 1:1 is one of the most powerful ways to initiate change - ensuring that you receive deeply personalized, compassionate, and inclusive care.If you’re living with lyme disease or complex chronic illness and you feel ready to take your power back, begin healing, reconnect to yourself + nature, and find your *SHINE* again…Book a FREE Q+A call with me to learn about working with me in 1:1 herbal consultations! And to stay tuned with upcoming offers, sign up for my newsletter and  find me @kelseytheherbalist 🌼Thanks for tuning into the PLANET SPOONIE podcast 🌎Acknowledging that this podcast was recorded on the unceded land of the Kumeyaay (Iipai-Tipai-Diegueño) people, who have called this land home for 600 generations. This is now commonly called San Diego County in Southern California. 

Have you ever wondered what herbalism is and whether it really works? Do you wonder how to incorporate healing plants into your life, but feel clueless about where to start? Does plant medicine sound like some sort of magic that feels too good to be true? Are you plant curious? Join herbalist, nutritionist, and lymie Kelsey Conger on PLANET SPOONIE, the podcast for lymies and spoonies healing themselves and the world.In our third episode, we'll explore herbalism as the first + foremost form of medicine used by people all over the world. Learn why herbalism fell out of favor as modern medicine took hold, why we don't have to choose one or the other, and how to lean into your own heritage + acknowledge the brilliance of indigenous wisdom when it comes to working with medicinal plants.  Ultimately, the goal of this pod is to help you feel empowered and connected to yourself, your body, your community, your culture + heritage, your local ecosystems, and the world at large! When we remember and reconnect, when we begin to work with our bodies and nature, healing becomes inevitable.  Our bodies are a direct reflection of the ecosystems we inhabit, and just like this earth, our bodies know how to heal. This is what it means to be a spoonie living on a spoonie planet. The journey to healing is a mutualistic endeavor and I'm so grateful that you're here walking the path with me. Let's dig in!This episode is meant to be empowering and educational, but it is not medical advice. Please seek the support of your primary care provider or a qualified healthcare practitioner before making any changes. As you navigate life with chronic health conditions, my goal is always to provide you with foundational tools to support you and help you feel your best. In addition to these educational episodes, working with clients 1:1 is one of the most powerful ways to initiate change - ensuring that you receive deeply personalized, compassionate, and inclusive care.If you’re living with lyme disease or complex chronic illness and you feel ready to take your power back, begin healing, reconnect to yourself + nature, and find your *SHINE* again…Book a FREE Q+A call with me to learn about working with me in 1:1 herbal consultations! And to stay tuned with upcoming offers, sign up for my newsletter and  find me @kelseytheherbalist 🌼Thanks for tuning into the PLANET SPOONIE podcast 🌎Acknowledging that this podcast was recorded on the unceded land of the Kumeyaay (Iipai-Tipai-Diegueño) people, who have called this land home for 600 generations. This is now commonly called San Diego County in Southern California. 

Have you ever wondered how to sift through the endless (and often unsolicited) nutrition advice out there? Are you looking to let go of diet dogma and eat in a way that feels wholesome, nourishing, and good for you? Are you curious about holistic and intuitive eating, as well as traditional methods of food cultivation and preparation? Do you want to feel confident about your food choices, knowing that they're beneficial for both person and planet? Join herbalist, nutritionist, and lymie Kelsey Conger on PLANET SPOONIE, the podcast for lymies and spoonies healing themselves and the world.In our second episode, we'll explore holistic, traditional, and intuitive nutrition.  Learn to eat from a place of love, to listen to your body, to tap into locally + ethically sourced foods, and to appreciate the unique beauty in all body types. No diets, no judgments—just a real conversation about eating in a way that feels good. Ultimately, the goal of this pod is to help you feel empowered, embodied, and connected to yourself, your body, your community, your culture + heritage, your local ecosystems, and the world at large! When we remember and reconnect, when we begin to work with our bodies and nature, healing becomes inevitable.  Our bodies are a direct reflection of the ecosystems we inhabit, and just like this earth, our bodies know how to heal. This is what it means to be a spoonie living on a spoonie planet. The journey to healing is a mutualistic endeavor and I'm so grateful that you're here walking the path with me. Let's dig in!This episode is meant to be empowering and educational, but it is not medical advice. Please seek the support of your primary care provider or a qualified healthcare practitioner before making any changes. As you navigate life with chronic health conditions, my goal is always to provide you with foundational tools to support you and help you feel your best. In addition to these educational episodes, working with clients 1:1 is one of the most powerful ways to initiate change - ensuring that you receive deeply personalized, compassionate, and inclusive care.If you’re living with lyme disease or complex chronic illness and you feel ready to take your power back, begin healing, reconnect to yourself + nature, and find your *SHINE* again…Book a FREE Q+A call with me to learn about working with me in 1:1 herbal consultations! And to stay tuned with upcoming offers, sign up for my newsletter and  find me @kelseytheherbalist 🌼Thanks for tuning into the PLANET SPOONIE podcast 🌎Acknowledging that this podcast was recorded on the unceded land of the Kumeyaay (Iipai-Tipai-Diegueño) people, who have called this land home for 600 generations. This is now commonly called San Diego County in Southern California. 

Do you ever feel completely overwhelmed living with chronic illness or chronic lyme? Do you feel helpless about your health and confused about how to navigate the endless sphere of health information? Do you love the outdoors and spending time in nature, but feel powerless to do anything about the global climate crisis when your own body is experiencing such chaos and distress? Join herbalist, nutritionist, and lymie Kelsey Conger on PLANET SPOONIE, the podcast for lymies and spoonies healing themselves and the world. In our very first episode, we'll explore what it means to be a lymie and spoonie, how the honeybee can guide us on our healing journey, and why all chronic illness is intimately linked to the climate crisis.I'll talk about my own personal journey with chronic lyme and how I went from feeling completely lost, helpless, and miserable, to feeling empowered and confident in my own ability to heal. Even on the bad days.  We'll talk about the core foundations of holistic nutrition, herbal medicine, nature connection, and everything in between. These are the same core foundations that helped me find healing while living with chronic lyme (years before I was even diagnosed). Ultimately, the goal of this pod is to help you feel empowered, embodied, and connected to yourself, your body, your community, your culture + heritage, your local ecosystems, and the world at large! When we remember and reconnect, when we begin to work with our bodies and nature, healing becomes inevitable.  Our bodies are a direct reflection of the ecosystems we inhabit, and just like this earth, our bodies know how to heal. This is what it means to be a spoonie living on a spoonie planet. The journey to healing is a mutualistic endeavor and I'm so grateful that you're here walking the path with me. Let's dig in!This episode is meant to be empowering and educational, but it is not medical advice. Please seek the support of your primary care provider or a qualified healthcare practitioner before making any changes. As you navigate life with chronic health conditions, my goal is always to provide you with foundational tools to support you and help you feel your best. In addition to these educational episodes, working with clients 1:1 is one of the most powerful ways to initiate change - ensuring that you receive deeply personalized, compassionate, and inclusive care.If you’re living with lyme disease or complex chronic illness and you feel ready to take your power back, begin healing, reconnect to yourself + nature, and find your *SHINE* again…Book a FREE Q+A call with me to learn about working with me in 1:1 herbal consultations! And to stay tuned with upcoming offers, sign up for my newsletter and  find me @kelseytheherbalist 🌼Thanks for tuning into the PLANET SPOONIE podcast 🌎Acknowledging that this podcast was recorded on the unceded land of the Kumeyaay (Iipai-Tipai-Diegueño) people, who have called this land home for 600 generations. This is now commonly called San Diego County in Southern California. 

Welcome to the Planet Spoonie podcast, the podcast for lymies and spoonies healing themselves and the world.  Today you'll hear a taste of what we'll be exploring together in this collective space. We'll break down what the terms lymie and spoonie mean, why the honeybee is significant to this show, and why all chronic illness is intimately linked to the climate crisis.  Together we'll delve into the core foundations of holistic nutrition, herbal medicine, nature connection, and everything in between. These are the same foundations that have helped me find healing while living with chronic lyme.  Ultimately, the goal of this pod is to help you feel empowered, embodied, and connected to yourself, your body, your community, your culture + heritage, your local ecosystems, and the world at large! When we remember and reconnect, when we begin to work with our bodies and nature, healing becomes inevitable.  Our bodies are a direct reflection of the ecosystems we inhabit, and just like this earth, our bodies know how to heal. This is what it means to be a spoonie living on a spoonie planet. The journey to healing is a mutualistic endeavor and I'm so grateful that you're here walking the path with me. Let's dig in!This episode is meant to be empowering and educational, but it is not medical advice. Please seek the support of your primary care provider or a qualified healthcare practitioner before making any changes. As you navigate life with chronic health conditions, my goal is always to provide you with foundational tools to support you and help you feel your best. In addition to these educational episodes, working with clients 1:1 is one of the most powerful ways to initiate change - ensuring that you receive deeply personalized, compassionate, and inclusive care.If you’re living with lyme disease or complex chronic illness and you feel ready to take your power back, begin healing, reconnect to yourself + nature, and find your *SHINE* again…Book a FREE Q+A call with me to learn about working with me in 1:1 herbal consultations! And to stay tuned with upcoming offers, sign up for my newsletter and  find me @kelseytheherbalist 🌼Thanks for tuning into the PLANET SPOONIE podcast 🌎Acknowledging that this podcast was recorded on the unceded land of the Kumeyaay (Iipai-Tipai-Diegueño) people, who have called this land home for 600 generations. This is now commonly called San Diego County in Southern California.