Sky House Herbs

As late summer reaches its peak, the garden begins to bow beneath its own fullness. In this episode, I explore Doyo, the transitional season associated with the Earth element and how we have to work this time of year to stay grounded.  🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/HXaWr_d4uy4 🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://skyh.to/SUB I’ll take you on a tour of my garden, my mammoth sunflowers, Joe Pye weed, and look for the signs of Doyo in each of them.  I share a few simple practices for building support from the ground up and stories from my life when things almost fell apart.In this episode:● What the sunflowers are teaching me about fullness, endings, and support● Doyo, the Earth element, and the practice of returning to center● Simple grounding rituals with bare feet and trees● A short strength practice for building physical support and reserves● A centering tea with chamomile, catnip, ginger, licorice, and rosemary● A simple navel-pulse practice for exploring your own sense of alignmentAs the season begins to turn, perhaps the invitation isn't to resist the change, but to strengthen our roots, tend our center, and create the support we need for what comes next.A 15-MINUTE STRENGTH PRACTICEHere are some equipment free practices you can do each day to build strength in your core and in the supportive muscles of your body.- Wall sit — held 30-45 seconds, repeated 2-3 times- Plank — held 30-45 seconds, repeated 2-3 times- Push-ups (modified on knees if needed) — 3 sets of 10- Bicycle crunches — 3 sets of 10HERBAL SUPPORT — A CENTERING TEA BLENDThese herbs warm and support digestion, assimilation, andtransformation, while also relaxing and centering emotionally.- Chamomile and catnip — calming the nervous system- Ginger — warming digestion- Licorice — grounding sweetness, adrenal support (avoid if you have HBP)- Rosemary — mental clarity and circulationVisit my website: https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/ Watch my video on Rosemary - Herb of the Month: https://youtu.be/m4GacKSTeP4?si=GTibNmRahGJOUR_C Watch ny NEW  Rooted in the Stars Series - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP8chd2N9iSk&si=vD9GplfZxeVRBhQ9  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

Meet Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis), one of my favorite late-summer plants for cooling, soothing, and tending hot, irritated skin.🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/H4etBI78_Q0 🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://skyh.to/SUB In this month’s Herb of the Month, I take you into the garden to meet Jewelweed up close. I’ll show you how to identify it, harvest its juicy, gel-like stems, and use it fresh on the skin.In this episode, we’ll explore:● It’s many names like “touch-me-not” and spotted jewelweed● Its traditional uses for poison ivy, bug bites, stings, and hot skin rashes● How to harvest and use the cooling sap inside its succulent stems● Why Jewelweed so often grows right alongside poison ivy● Some of the plant’s medicinal constituents and what modern research has to say● Stories from my own experiences using Jewelweed, including with the young herbalists at my recent Junior Herbalist CampI’ll also share an important conversation about the difference between traditional herbal knowledge, personal experience, and clinical research and how we can hold all three with curiosity and respect.Jewelweed feels a little like the Midwest’s wild aloe: juicy, cooling, soothing, and arriving at exactly the right moment in the heat of late summer.Join My Upcoming Herbal Apprenticeship Courses - https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/Watch more Herb of the Month videos here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtGmbdK5tigdQ6AtMVIyHsQ7fytqaR25Q&si=BlfxekVo6Fe7G6MD  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  ──────🌼 GARDEN GATHERINGSA sacred, seasonal monthly gardening circle where we root our hands in the soil and our hearts in community. We explore medicinal plants, create herbal medicines, plant inspired art, and tend to both the earth and our own nervous systems. All levels of gardening experience are welcome. Classes are in-person in the Minneapolis metro area.👉 Explore Garden Gatherings → https://skyh.to/garden ──────🌸 GENTLE FRIDAYSA live gathering for plant spirit support in changing times. Each session includes a check‑in, a short reading, and simple practices with medicinal herbs that support stress, depletion, and emotional overwhelm. We draw plant spirit cards for symbolic guidance. This is a calm, supportive space to settle, listen, and be held by plants and shared wisdom. Come as you are—quietly listen, participate in the chat, or simply rest in the hour.👉 Join Gentle Fridays  → https://skyh.to/events 

What does it mean to let something end?In this episode, I’m taking you into the late summer garden to explore the simple practice of deadheading and what it can teach us about letting go. As I remove spent blooms from my petunias, I reflect on the ways we continue to hold onto things that have already completed their cycle and how much energy that can quietly require.🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/g4B8UtdovJo 🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyXJust as a plant redirects its energy when we remove dying flowers, we can create space in our own lives by recognizing what is finished and allowing it to go.🌿 In this episode, I explore:• What deadheading teaches us about letting go• How to recognize what is fading, decaying, or already complete• Why releasing something at the right time can support new growth• How digestion and elimination mirror the body's natural processes of release• Gentle herbal support including triphala, marshmallow root, psyllium husk, and fiber• How eclipses and seasonal cycles can invite reflection and change• The symbolism of Mary Magdalene, the skull, and the relationship between death and new lifeThe garden reminds us that we cannot grasp anything forever. Flowers bloom and fade. Seasons change. Bodies release. Old versions of ourselves fall away.Sometimes the most loving thing we can do is recognize what has already ended, remove what is no longer serving the whole, and give our energy back to what is still alive.🌱 This week, I invite you to go outside and deadhead something. As you do, consider what you might also be ready to release in your own life.What are you ready to let go of as we move toward autumn?💚 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who might need this message today.AUTUMN EQUINOX EVENT RSVP to Reserve your place here: https://nla.to/FALL 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  ──────🌼 GARDEN GATHERINGSA sacred, seasonal monthly gardening circle where we root our hands in the soil and our hearts in community. We explore medicinal plants, create herbal medicines, plant inspired art, and tend to both the earth and our own nervous systems. All levels of gardening experience are welcome. Classes are in-person in the Minneapolis metro area.👉 Explore Garden Gatherings → https://skyh.to/garden ──────🌸 GENTLE FRIDAYSA live gathering for plant spirit support in changing times. Each session includes a check‑in, a short reading, and simple practices with medicinal herbs that support stress, depletion, and emotional overwhelm. We draw plant spirit cards for symbolic guidance. This is a calm, supportive space to settle, listen, and be held by plants and shared wisdom. Come as you are—quietly listen, participate in the chat, or simply rest in the hour.👉 Join Gentle Fridays  → https://skyh.to/events   ————Chapters: Savoring the End: The Quiet Labor of Letting Go0:00 Roots3:54 Eclipse8:35 Petunias13:05 Decay17:58 Digestion22:54 Mystery

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 

In this final episode of A Devotional Life in a Broken World, I spend time with Yarrow, one of our oldest and most enduring medicinal plants. For thousands of years, Yarrow has accompanied humanity through injury, grief, and survival. She has never promised a world without wounds. Instead, she teaches us how to tend them with courage and keep walking.🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/jgI5kFgEgvc 🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyXAs I filmed this episode, the world itself seemed to be carrying fresh heartbreak: places of worship desecrated and restored, wildfires surrounding sacred ground, earthquakes displacing families, the loss of members of our own community, and the familiar feeling of searching for words when none seem adequate. Rather than asking how we fix a broken world, I explore a quieter question: What does devotion look like when we cannot hold everything at once?Throughout this series we have discovered that devotion is not about certainty or having the perfect response. It is about returning, again and again, to what is ours to tend. Drawing on the wisdom of Yarrow, the words of Clarissa Pinkola Estés, and a deeply personal story about an unexpected family heirloom, I reflect on the small acts of care that quietly stitch our lives back together.This episode closes not with answers, but with a simple devotional practice and a final invitation to carry one living question forward. Sometimes the most faithful thing we can do is place our hands on something growing and let that be enough for today.In this episode:• The ancient medicine and symbolism of Yarrow as a plant of healing and perseverance• Why devotion is not about finding perfect answers, but continuing to show up• Reflections on grief, sacredness, and finding meaning in overwhelming times• A personal story about inheritance, memory, and the quiet ways symbols find us• A closing ritual for carrying your own unanswered questions with greater trustIf this series has accompanied you in your own devotional life, I hope these conversations continue long after the videos end. The questions are still alive. The garden is still here. And perhaps that is enough to begin again.Nightlight Astrology Podcast - Subscribehttps://www.youtube.com/@Adam-Elenbaas Book - “Untie the Strong Woman” - by Clarissa Pinkoles Estes - https://amzn.to/3SKDv6g 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  ──────🌼 GARDEN GATHERINGSA sacred, seasonal monthly gardening circle where we root our hands in the soil and our hearts in community. We explore medicinal plants, create herbal medicines, plant inspired art, and tend to both the earth and our own nervous systems. All levels of gardening experience are welcome. Classes are in-person in the Minneapolis metro area.👉 Explore Garden Gatherings → https://skyh.to/garden

In this fourth episode of A Devotional Life in a Broken World, I sit with Rose and one of the most tender questions I know: What is faith, and how do we find it again after it has been wounded?🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/oWRqQLw4GLo 🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyXDrawing from my own childhood experiences with Catholicism, stories of my grandmother's quiet devotion, the Christian mystical tradition, Sufi poetry, and the timeless symbolism of the rose, I explore the difference between faith as inherited belief and faith as a living relationship. Together we consider what happens when the containers we were given for devotion crack, and whether losing trust in an institution must also mean losing trust in the sacred itself.For centuries, Rose has been a symbol of the heart that continues to open despite sorrow. Known as Rosa Mystica, the Mystical Rose, she reminds us that faith is often hidden beneath the surface, alive in the roots long before we see it bloom again.This episode is an invitation to grieve what has been lost, honor the questions that refuse easy answers, and tend the small daily practices that quietly rekindle the flame of devotion.In this episode we explore:• Why questioning can be an expression of faith rather than its opposite• Rose as a symbol of devotion across Christian, alchemical, Sufi, and goddess traditions• Childhood wounds, spiritual disillusionment, and finding our way back to trust• The hidden nature of faith and the image of Rosa Mystica• Simple daily rituals that help keep the heart open to the sacredWhether you are rebuilding your spiritual life, grieving a tradition that could not hold you, or simply longing to feel connected to something deeper again, I hope this conversation offers companionship more than conclusions.🔔 Subscribe to Nightlight Astrology: https://nla.to/SUBBook - “Untie the Strong Woman” - by Clarissa Pinkoles Estes - https://amzn.to/3SKDv6gHERBAL 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  ──────🌼 GARDEN GATHERINGSA sacred, seasonal monthly gardening circle where we root our hands in the soil and our hearts in community. We explore medicinal plants, create herbal medicines, plant inspired art, and tend to both the earth and our own nervous systems. All levels of gardening experience are welcome. Classes are in-person in the Minneapolis metro area.👉 Explore Garden Gatherings → https://skyh.to/garden ──────🌸 GENTLE FRIDAYSA live gathering for plant spirit support in changing times. Each session includes a check‑in, a short reading, and simple practices with medicinal herbs that support stress, depletion, and emotional overwhelm. We draw plant spirit cards for symbolic guidance. This is a calm, supportive space to settle, listen, and be held by plants and shared wisdom. Come as you are—quietly listen, participate in the chat, or simply rest in the hour.👉 Join Gentle Fridays  → https://skyh.to/events 

In this third episode of A Devotional Life in a Broken World, I spend time with Clematis, a plant that offers no herbal medicine, no harvest, and no practical utility but simply climbs toward the light and offers its beauty freely.🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/SthCESqL8-4 🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyXWatching Clematis has made me wonder how often I measure my own life by productivity, usefulness, or visible outcomes. What would it mean to pray, to rest, to read, to create, or to simply be present without needing those moments to produce something in return?Together in this episode, we explore devotion that asks for no audience and expects no reward. Inspired by the writings of Clarissa Pinkola Estés, this episode reflects on beauty that continues to bloom even when it is unseen and the quiet courage of offering ourselves fully to something larger than our own ambitions.I also share one of my own devotional practices: making small pilgrimages to places that help me remember my place in the world so I can simply arrive and offer something small to a mothering force that feeds me so much.If you've been feeling exhausted by the pressure to always produce, perhaps Clematis has something to offer you as well.In this episode we explore:• Clematis as a teacher of beauty for beauty's sake• Devotion beyond productivity and measurable outcomes• Prayer, contemplation, and sacred rest• The spiritual practice of pilgrimage• Living without the need for an audience or recognition• Two things can be true: Living a devotional life AND being a social activistReflection Questions• What in your life is asking to be tended without any promise of return?• Have you been measuring your devotion by its productivity?• What does true rest feel like in your body?• Is there a place you could visit regularly simply to become small and present?Thank you for joining me in this ongoing inquiry into what it means to live a devotional life in a broken world!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  ──────🌼 GARDEN GATHERINGSA sacred, seasonal monthly gardening circle where we root our hands in the soil and our hearts in community. We explore medicinal plants, create herbal medicines, plant inspired art, and tend to both the earth and our own nervous systems. All levels of gardening experience are welcome. Classes are in-person in the Minneapolis metro area.👉 Explore Garden Gatherings → https://skyh.to/garden ──────🌸 GENTLE FRIDAYSA live gathering for plant spirit support in changing times. Each session includes a check‑in, a short reading, and simple practices with medicinal herbs that support stress, depletion, and emotional overwhelm. We draw plant spirit cards for symbolic guidance. This is a calm, supportive space to settle, listen, and be held by plants and shared wisdom. Come as you are—quietly listen, participate in the chat, or simply rest in the hour.👉 Join Gentle Fridays  → https://skyh.to/events 

In this Herb of the Month episode, I introduce you to Creeping Charlie (Ground Ivy, Glechoma hederacea) and explore why this resilient little plant deserves a place in our herbal practice. We'll look at its identifying characteristics, medicinal actions, energetic qualities, historical uses, and practical ways to prepare and work with it. I also share why I believe its abundant presence may be an invitation to pay closer attention to the medicine growing right beneath our feet.🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/QjFyETaXLbE 🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyXCreeping Charlie is one of those plants that many people spend their summers trying to remove from the garden. Yet beneath its reputation as a persistent "weed" is a generous medicinal ally with a long history of supporting the nervous system, kidneys, skin, and those recovering from tick borne illness. In this episode, we'll explore:• How to identify Creeping Charlie in the garden and distinguish it from similar plants• Its traditional uses for supporting the kidneys, headaches, and the nervous system• Why it has become one of my favorite herbs to consider after tick bites and in Lyme recovery support• How to use the fresh leaves as a spit poultice and other simple herbal preparations• The fascinating doctrine of signatures that connects its heart shaped leaves with its healing actions• Historical uses, folklore, and why this often overlooked plant has remained an important herbal ally for centuriesWhether you've been pulling Creeping Charlie from your flower beds for years or you're meeting this plant for the first time, I hope this episode helps you see it with fresh eyes and a deeper appreciation for the medicine growing all around us.🌿 Herb of the Month Playlist:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtGmbdK5tigdQ6AtMVIyHsQ7fytqaR25Q&si=tiXhIcFu58rTaKVt Chapters: Herb of the Month — Creeping Charlie0:00 Welcome4:14 Poultice8:32 Reflection 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  ──────🌼 GARDEN GATHERINGSA sacred, seasonal monthly gardening circle where we root our hands in the soil and our hearts in community. We explore medicinal plants, create herbal medicines, plant inspired art, and tend to both the earth and our own nervous systems. All levels of gardening experience are welcome. Classes are in-person in the Minneapolis metro area.👉 Explore Garden Gatherings → https://skyh.to/garden ──────🌸 GENTLE FRIDAYSA live gathering for plant spirit support in changing times. Each session includes a check‑in, a short reading, and simple practices with medicinal herbs that support stress, depletion, and emotional overwhelm. We draw plant spirit cards for symbolic guidance. This is a calm, supportive space to settle, listen, and be held by plants and shared wisdom. Come as you are—quietly listen, participate in the chat, or simply rest in the hour.👉 Join Gentle Fridays  → https://skyh.to/events 

In this second episode of A Devotional Life in a Broken World, I sit with Motherwort, a plant whose very name holds a beautiful paradox: lion hearted strength and deep maternal tenderness. Together we explore what it means to remain open and vulnerable while also protecting what is sacred within us.🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/hppSxc_y_FY 🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyXIn a world that often asks us to be endlessly available, Motherwort reminds us that true vulnerability is only possible when we are held by a strong and intentional container. I share reflections on energetic boundaries, the quiet work of tending our inner landscape, and simple devotional practices that help us return to ourselves each day. In this episode you'll discover:• Why protection and vulnerability are partners, not opposites• The herbal wisdom and symbolism of Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)• Simple daily practices for creating an energetic container• Reflection questions to help you discern where your energy is being called and where it is being depleted My hope is that this conversation offers both comfort and courage as you continue cultivating a devotional life rooted in presence, discernment, and the quiet strength of the lion heart.Join me July 10th in Minneapolis - https://skyh.to/summer Resources:Watch my Video - Herb of the Month: Motherwort - https://youtu.be/iQDa7xBmLqE?si=hM9f2TmjMAZcLq8SBook - “Untie the Strong Woman” - by Clarissa Pinkoles Estes - https://amzn.to/3SKDv6g 00:00 Welcome03:11 Protection08:09 Mothering13:34 Container19:00 Practices24:05 Inquiry30:45 Balance33:13 ClosingHERBAL 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  ──────🌼 GARDEN GATHERINGSA sacred, seasonal monthly gardening circle where we root our hands in the soil and our hearts in community. We explore medicinal plants, create herbal medicines, plant inspired art, and tend to both the earth and our own nervous systems. All levels of gardening experience are welcome. Classes are in-person in the Minneapolis metro area.👉 Explore Garden Gatherings → https://skyh.to/garden ──────🌸 GENTLE FRIDAYSA live gathering for plant spirit support in changing times. Each session includes a check‑in, a short reading, and simple practices with medicinal herbs that support stress, depletion, and emotional overwhelm. We draw plant spirit cards for symbolic guidance. This is a calm, supportive space to settle, listen, and be held by plants and shared wisdom. Come as you are—quietly listen, participate in the chat, or simply rest in the hour.👉 Join Gentle Fridays  → https://skyh.to/events 

What does it cost to begin? What am I willing to be stung by in order to be fed?These are the questions I sit with in the opening episode of a new five part series exploring what it means to live a devotional life in a world where many of our spiritual, cultural, and ecological containers feel fractured. Rather than offering answers, I want to create space for honest inquiry, trusting that the questions themselves can become a form of prayer.🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/02Wv5uKuI7s 🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyXOur guide for this first conversation is Stinging Nettle, one of the most nourishing plants in the herbal tradition and one that asks something of us before she offers her gifts. She grows in disturbed places. She stings when we reach for her carelessly. Yet beneath that sting is profound nourishment, resilience, and the quiet promise that life returns, even after devastation.In this episode I reflect on beginning from a place of humility rather than certainty, allowing longing itself to become a doorway into the sacred. Drawing inspiration from Clarissa Pinkola Estés and the image of the Divine Mother who meets us most readily in our need, I explore how our deepest hunger may not be a problem to solve, but the very place where devotion begins.To close our time together, I invite you into one simple practice that has become central to my own spiritual life: creating a small altar dedicated to the Divine Mother or to whatever sacred presence calls to you. It doesn't have to be elaborate. A candle. A stone. A flower. A living plant. The practice is simply making a place in your home and in your life that is devoted to something beyond productivity and achievement.In this episode we explore:• Why devotion often begins in longing rather than certainty• What Stinging Nettle teaches us about resilience, boundaries, and nourishment• How disturbed ground can become fertile ground for transformation• Creating a simple altar as a daily act of devotionQuestions for Reflection• What are you hungering for?• What have you been avoiding because you are afraid of being stung?• What would it mean to begin your devotional life from exactly where you are, rather than where you think you should be?I'd love to hear what this conversation awakens for you. Share your reflections in the comments, and if this series resonates with you, please subscribe and join me as we continue exploring what it means to cultivate a devotional life alongside the wisdom of the plants.With love and green,Ashley #Herbalism #DevotionalLife #StingingNettle #DivineMother #PlantSpiritMedicine #NatureSpirituality #SacredLiving #HerbalWisdom #EarthBasedSpirituality #SkyHouseHerbSchoolChapters: A Devotional Life in a Broken World — The Sting and the Nourishment0:00 Introduction1:40 Series4:40 Devotion6:50 Nettles10:10 Boundaries13:40 Harvest16:20 Nourishment19:40 Infusion22:40 Inquiry25:50 Fear29:40 Practice33:40 Altar37:20 Tending39:40 Closing Resources:Series - The Divine Mother in Nature Series - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtGmbdK5tigcuozGrUHM0L5DGG2uP5R3L&si=M2ezPk60pk9iYz4ABook - “Untie the Strong Woman” by Clarissa Pinkoles Estes - https://amzn.to/4f4KWOdNettles - Mountain Rose Herbs - https://mountainroseherbs.com/nettle-leaf?srsltid=AfmBOoqyDjSbWLs0EON2pd1-0ntODERVhzUYIBiRoyLorUyZqh9TS8hMNettles Video - How To Make an Overnight Infusion - https://youtu.be/J1N86C1KSgY?si=ZaBHRf3uNTZLfCn1 

In this episode, I bring my exploration of the Divine Mother to its culmination. Over the past several episodes, we have journeyed together through Fire, Water, Earth, and Air, discovering the many ways the Divine Mother reveals herself through the living world. Now I gather those threads together and explore what it means to find hope, belonging, and connection in a culture that often feels disconnected from her presence.🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/XtRljWwLOjY 🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyXUsing cards from several oracle and tarot decks, I reflect on the wounds many of us carry and the path that leads us home. Through the wisdom of Mary Magdalene, the creative spirit of community, the focused work of the healer, the integration of opposites, and the loving presence of the Earth herself, I share a roadmap for remembering who we are and how we belong.I also explore the growing role of artificial intelligence and the ways modern technology can begin to replace the traditional roles of oracle, elder, and shaman. From there, I discuss the importance of masks, ritual, and sacred boundaries in helping us inhabit our roles with greater clarity and purpose.To close, I introduce two beloved plant allies, Tulsi and Rose, and share how these herbs can become part of a daily ritual that helps us reconnect with the Divine Mother through the body, the senses, and the heart.In this episode we are weaving together a Treasure Map intended to help us:Remember who we are through the practice stillnessLooking for medicine keepers and teachers in the people around usFinding the Beloved through the integration of oppositesAI, modern culture, and the loss of sacred intermediariesThe role of masks and boundaries in spiritual lifeLove the Earth and our bodies as one in the same And most importantly, my intention is to weave a path toward hope, belonging, and embodied connection.Thank you for joining me on this journey through the elements and the many faces of the Divine Mother.Resources:Study with Me! Summer Herbs for Home Medicine, July 10th, in Minneapolis - https://www.peopleandcraft.org/summer-herbs-for-home-medicineGail Faith Edwards - Benedictaria Southern Italian Folk Medicine - https://blessedmaineherbs.com/The Mary Magdalene Oracle Deck by Meggan Watterson (Remembering: I Know Who I Am) - https://amzn.to/4fl3pHaThe Motherpeace Oracle Deck by Karen Vogel (3 of Wands and Shaman of Cups - https://amzn.to/4vnc0hsThe Herbal Astrology Deck by Adriana Ayales (Damiana) - https://amzn.to/4aI4ntIThe Flower Speaks Oracle Deck by Marlene Rudinsky (Lady’s Mantle) Out of PrintWhere to buy Organic Rose and Tulsi - https://mountainroseherbs.com/catalog/herbs-spices/bulkRose Hydrosol - https://amzn.to/4gyDE6x🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyX

Before there was prayer, before there was song, before there was language, there was breath. Across ancient traditions, breath and spirit were understood to be one and the same, revealing air as one of the most intimate ways we experience the sacred.🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/VzCcEMv8xW8 🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyXDrawing from mythology, spirituality, and personal reflection, I explore the goddesses Iris and the Sibyls, the role of sound and transmission in divine communication, and what it means to reclaim the voice in a world that often encourages silence and self censorship. I also reflect on the wounds of the air element, from environmental pollution to the social and spiritual forces that make authentic expression feel increasingly difficult.I introduce the herbs of the episode, Elder and Tulsi, two beloved plants that embody the wisdom of air through their gifts of protection, resilience, clarity, and connection.In this episode I explore: • Breath as the meeting place of spirit and body • The Divine Mother as voice, song, and inspiration • Iris, the Sibyls, and the archetypes of transmission and prophecy • The environmental and spiritual wounds of the air element • Elder and Tulsi as herbal allies of voice and vitality • The arrival of voice as a form of homecomingThis episode is an invitation to breathe deeply, trust what wants to be expressed through you, and remember that your voice is not separate from spirit. The Divine Mother sings through birdsong, prayer, wind, poetry, music, and human speech. When we allow ourselves to speak what is true, we become part of that song. ResourcesHerbal Tarot Deck by Michael Tierra and Leslie Tierra - https://www.amazon.com/Herbal-Tarot-Michael-Tierra/dp/0914171834 Elder Tree - Sacred Plant - https://www.herbrally.com/monographs/elder  Tulsi (Holy Basil) - Sacred Herb - https://www.herbrally.com/monographs/tulsi  Humming and Sound Therapy Research - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6369174/ Tarot Card Meanings and Spiritual Guides - https://www.spiritlibrary.com/tarot 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  ──────🌼 GARDEN GATHERINGSA sacred, seasonal monthly gardening circle where we root our hands in the soil and our hearts in community. We explore medicinal plants, create herbal medicines, plant inspired art, and tend to both the earth and our own nervous systems. All levels of gardening experience are welcome. Classes are in-person in the Minneapolis metro area.👉 Explore Garden Gatherings → https://skyh.to/garden ──────🌸 GENTLE FRIDAYSA live gathering for plant spirit support in changing times. Each session includes a check‑in, a short reading, and simple practices with medicinal herbs that support stress, depletion, and emotional overwhelm. We draw plant spirit cards for symbolic guidance. This is a calm, supportive space to settle, listen, and be held by plants and shared wisdom. Come as you are—quietly listen, participate in the chat, or simply rest in the hour.👉 Join Gentle Fridays  → https://skyh.to/events

In this episode of The Divine Mother Series, I explore fire as an expression of the Divine Mother through the lenses of desire, devotion, and the ancient practice of tending the sacred flame.Drawing from the stories of Hestia, Vesta, Brigid, and the lineage of women who have served as keepers of the hearth across cultures and centuries, I reflect on what happens when our deepest desires are shamed, suppressed, or forgotten. Together, we explore the sacred nature of longing and why the Divine Mother calls us not to extinguish our inner fire, but to tend it with care and devotion.I share how desire can transform into rage when it is denied, how the untended flame can become numbness and exhaustion, and how reclaiming what we truly want is often the first step toward healing. Through mythology, ritual, and personal reflection, this episode invites us to remember that our longing is not a problem to solve but a sacred force that can guide us home.I also explore the ancient tradition of sacred smoke and the herbs that have long been offered to the fire as prayer, including sage, rose, lavender, chamomile, mullein, cinnamon, and frankincense.In this episode I explore: • The Divine Mother as hearth keeper and sacred flame • Desire as a spiritual and creative force • Hestia, Vesta, Brigid, and the lineage of women as fire keepers • Rage, numbness, and the consequences of an untended fire • Sacred smoke rituals and herbal allies for devotion • How to tend the flame of the soul through daily practiceThis episode is an invitation to trust what your soul desires, to stop apologizing for what is calling you forward, and to remember that the fire they tried to put out may be the very fire that lights the way home.Resources:Cards - The Mary Magdalene Oracle Deck by Meggan Watterson - https://amzn.to/4fl3pHa Gail Faith Edwards - Benedictaria Southern Italian Folk Medicine - https://blessedmaineherbs.com/ Book - Asteroid Goddesses by Demetra George and Douglas Bloch - https://amzn.to/4xhNPCG 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  ──────🌼 GARDEN GATHERINGSA sacred, seasonal monthly gardening circle where we root our hands in the soil and our hearts in community. We explore medicinal plants, create herbal medicines, plant inspired art, and tend to both the earth and our own nervous systems. All levels of gardening experience are welcome. Classes are in-person in the Minneapolis metro area.👉 Explore Garden Gatherings → https://skyh.to/garden ──────🌸 GENTLE FRIDAYSA live gathering for plant spirit support in changing times. Each session includes a check‑in, a short reading, and simple practices with medicinal herbs that support stress, depletion, and emotional overwhelm. We draw plant spirit cards for symbolic guidance. This is a calm, supportive space to settle, listen, and be held by plants and shared wisdom. Come as you are—quietly listen, participate in the chat, or simply rest in the hour.👉 Join Gentle Fridays  → https://skyh.to/events 

In this episode, the second in my Divine Mother in Water series, I go somewhere more personal and more tender than the first. I share two near-drowning experiences I had while surfing in Costa Rica, and what happened to my relationship with water afterward, the panic attacks, the years of avoidance, and the long, slow path back to trust. I also hold space for a listener who shared something extraordinary in the comments of the first episode, a woman who witnessed her mother drown as a child and has spent years working to heal her fear of water. Her courage in naming that opened this episode for me🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyXWater wounds are real, and they run deep. In this talk we explore why trauma involving water can be so particularly stubborn and disorienting, and what the path of healing actually looks like, including the somatic and EMDR work that helped me reclaim my own relationship with water after years of fear. We will also look at the dark aspects of water, and how we can hold both its destructive and healing properties at the same timeIn this episode we explore:        •       Why water trauma cuts so deep and how the nervous system holds it differently than other kinds of shock        •       The slow, non-linear nature of healing water wounds, and why patience and gentleness are not optional        •       My personal journey from near-drowning to reclaiming swimming, surfing, and a sense of safety in water        •       Somatic retraining and EMDR as pathways back to the body and back to trust        •       The role of the divine mother in water healingI also share two flower essences, Star of Bethlehem and White Pond Lily, that I’ve found supportive for those working to heal a difficult relationship with water.This episode is for anyone who has been hurt by water, who carries a fear they don’t fully understand, and for anyone on the long path back to something they loved before it frightened them.Watch when you have a quiet moment. Link in the comments.Blessings    In-Person Events:June - September - Garden Gatherings, Saturdays once a month - https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/garden-gatherings Summer Herbs for Home Medicine, July 10th in Minneapolis - https://www.peopleandcraft.org/summer-herbs-for-home-medicine Resources:Therapist - Sara Sheik LSW, EMDR trained- Inner Foundations Healing - https://www.innerfoundationscounseling.com/about-me About EMDR - https://www.innerfoundationscounseling.com/faq-new 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  ──────🌼 GARDEN GATHERINGSA sacred, seasonal monthly gardening circle where we root our hands in the soil and our hearts in community. We explore medicinal plants, create herbal medicines, plant inspired art, and tend to both the earth and our own nervous systems. All levels of gardening experience are welcome. Classes are in-person in the Minneapolis metro area.👉 Explore Garden Gatherings → https://skyh.to/garden ──────

In this episode of The Divine Mother Series, I explore water as one of the deepest expressions of the Divine Mother through stories from my recent pilgrimage to Italy, reflections on sacred wells and Marian traditions, and the healing wisdom of rivers, springs, and holy waters.I share how water has long been understood as a source of memory, devotion, prophecy, and healing, weaving together mythology, herbalism, ecology, and nervous system restoration. From the Sacred Madonna traditions of southern Italy to the science of “blue mind,” this episode explores why the feminine divine so often reveals herself through water.🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/IZ7BP8FRE6U 🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyXI also introduce the herb of the episode, Blue Flag Iris, a powerful medicine of purification, flow, and transformation that teaches us how to move what has become stagnant within us.In this episode I explore:• Sacred wells, pilgrimage, and Marian traditions • Water as memory, oracle, and living intelligence • The healing relationship between water and the nervous system • Blue Flag Iris and the medicine of purification • The qualities of water as expressions of the Divine FeminineThis episode offers practical ways to engage with water as daily spiritual practice and to remember that the voice of the mother is still speaking through the living waters of the earth.I hope you find this conversation to be engaging. It is with a most humble heart that I try to explore what they complex archetypes can show us in modern times.SUBSCRIBEGARDEN GATHERINGS ETCResources:Gail Faith Edwards - Book- “Benedictaria: The Blessing Way of Southern Italian Folk Medicinehttps://blessedmaineherbs.com/pages/books Veda Austin - The Secret Intelligence of Water: Hydroglyphs and Water Intelligence - https://www.vedaaustin.com/ Blue Iris - Iris versicolor - Flower Essence - https://www.sovereigntyherbs.com/stock-shop/essences/blue-flag-iris 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  ──────🌼 GARDEN GATHERINGSA sacred, seasonal monthly gardening circle where we root our hands in the soil and our hearts in community. We explore medicinal plants, create herbal medicines, plant inspired art, and tend to both the earth and our own nervous systems. All levels of gardening experience are welcome. Classes are in-person in the Minneapolis metro area.👉 Explore Garden Gatherings → https://skyh.to/garden ──────🌸 GENTLE FRIDAYSA live gathering for plant spirit support in changing times. Each session includes a check‑in, a short reading, and simple practices with medicinal herbs that support stress, depletion, and emotional overwhelm. We draw plant spirit cards for symbolic guidance. This is a calm, supportive space to settle, listen, and be held by plants and shared wisdom. Come as you are—quietly listen, participate in the chat, or simply rest in the hour.👉 Join Gentle Fridays  → https://skyh.to/events

In this first episode of The Divine Mother Series, I explore the archetype of the Divine Mother through the power of Earth, place, and sacred sites. I weave in reflections from my recent travels to Italy, encounters with sacred images of the Goddess, and contemplations on hunger, craving, and earth grief in a rapidly changing world. I weave together the symbolism of Mary Magdalene, the Black Madonna, pilgrimage traditions, and personal spiritual practices that help me reconnect with the sacred feminine and remember what has been lost and what still lives within us.🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/zodsq7MUsjY 🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyXThis episode is an invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and rediscover devotion through thebody, the land, and the wisdom carried within ancient traditions. I also reflect on the emotionalreality of environmental desecration, the longing many of us feel for rootedness and belonging,and how sacred remembrance can become a healing practice in daily life.In this episode I explore:• Earth grief and spiritual disconnection• Mary Magdalene and the Black Madonna traditions• What it means to “sanctify” a place and why holy places “feel” different• Practices for reconnecting with the Divine Mother• Questions to keep you close to the mother in your heartI hope you enjoy this episode and please share your reflections and if anything you heard washelpful in your own spiritual journey.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  ──────🌼 GARDEN GATHERINGSA sacred, seasonal monthly gardening circle where we root our hands in the soil and our hearts in community. We explore medicinal plants, create herbal medicines, plant inspired art, and tend to both the earth and our own nervous systems. All levels of gardening experience are welcome. Classes are in-person in the Minneapolis metro area.👉 Explore Garden Gatherings → https://skyh.to/garden ──────🌸 GENTLE FRIDAYSA live gathering for plant spirit support in changing times. Each session includes a check‑in, a short reading, and simple practices with medicinal herbs that support stress, depletion, and emotional overwhelm. We draw plant spirit cards for symbolic guidance. This is a calm, supportive space to settle, listen, and be held by plants and shared wisdom. Come as you are—quietly listen, participate in the chat, or simply rest in the hour.👉 Join Gentle Fridays  → https://skyh.to/events 

In this episode, I explore what it means to see clearly in a world that often does not want to see.I weave together personal stories of rage and anger and share the story of Cassandra, the woman who was never wrong yet never believed. I will talk about what that pattern feels like in the body and in everyday life. Living in the suburbs, raising children, and moving through a culture that feels disconnected from the earth, I speak honestly about the tension of holding truths that are not always welcomed.🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/ILsrSZreMjk 🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyXWe move into the deeper teaching that anger is not a problem to fix but a message to listen to. Through the story of Demeter and my own experiences, I reflect on what our anger might be asking of us and how we can begin to work with it instead of pushing it away.Alongside these stories, I share three plant allies that support this process:- Blue Vervain for the nervous system that is holding too much - Black Cohosh for diving into the subterranean subconscious and ancestral patterns of darkness and rage- Dandelion for helping the body move and transform anger into something life giving.Sky House Herb School Website: https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/ I also introduce the Black Madonna as a symbol of the dark knowing feminine, the one who has sat in grief and come through with clarity and strength. I also share some practical ways you can sit with your own darkness and “basement material” to see what your anger is trying to tell you.This episode is an invitation to return to yourself in small, tangible ways. To sit with what you know. To honor what you feel. And to begin the healing process from within.If you are someone who feels deeply, sees clearly, and is learning how to live with both, this space is for you.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. 👉 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  ──────🌼 GARDEN GATHERINGSA sacred, seasonal monthly gardening circle where we root our hands in the soil and our hearts in community. We explore medicinal plants, create herbal medicines, plant inspired art, and tend to both the earth and our own nervous systems. All levels of gardening experience are welcome. Classes are in-person in the Minneapolis metro area.👉 Explore Garden Gatherings → https://skyh.to/garden ──────🌸 GENTLE FRIDAYSA live gathering for plant spirit support in changing times. Each session includes a check‑in, a short reading, and simple practices with medicinal herbs that support stress, depletion, and emotional overwhelm. 👉 Join Gentle Fridays  → https://skyh.to/events   Resources:The Mary Magdalene Oracle Deck - https://amzn.to/49ekiPA Mary Magdalene Revealed by Meggan Watterson - https://amzn.to/4dg6RQL Organic Tinctures of Blue Vervain, Black Cohosh Root, and Dandelion - Herbalists & Alchemists - https://www.herbalist-alchemist.com/ ————Chapters: Rage and the Goddess: When Anger Becomes Sacred Vision0:00 Intro2:30 Rage6:30 Darkness11:30 Basement16:30 Cassandra21:00 Madonna24:30 Vervain27:00 Cohosh31:00 Anger34:00 Dandelion37:30 Light

In this Herb of the Month episode, I share one of my favorite heart centered nervines, Motherwort. Leonurus cardiaca is an ancient plant with a long history of use for nervousness, heart rhythm support, insomnia, and overall cardiac care.🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/iQDa7xBmLqE 🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyXI take you into my garden to meet this plant in its natural rhythm, growing both wild in the yard and cultivated in the garden beds. You will learn how to recognize Motherwort in early spring by its unique leaf shape and deep textured creases.In this episode, I cover:• How Motherwort supports the nervous system and helps ease anxiety• Its connection to the heart and to themes of mothering and emotional care• Traditional uses in Chinese and European herbal practice• How to identify Motherwort in the wild• Dosing strategies and safety considerationsAnd yes, you will also catch a glimpse of my dogs happily running through the woods alongside me.I hope you enjoy spending time with this beautiful plant. Be sure to explore more Herb of the Month videos to continue learning about the plants growing all around us!Resources: Book: Kerry Bone, “A Clinical Guide to Blending Liquid Herbs: Herbal Formulations for the Individual Patient 1st Edition” https://amzn.to/4cyoD12 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  ──────🌼 GARDEN GATHERINGSA sacred, seasonal monthly gardening circle where we root our hands in the soil and our hearts in community. We explore medicinal plants, create herbal medicines, plant inspired art, and tend to both the earth and our own nervous systems. All levels of gardening experience are welcome. Classes are in-person in the Minneapolis metro area.👉 Explore Garden Gatherings → https://skyh.to/garden ──────🌸 GENTLE FRIDAYSA live gathering for plant spirit support in changing times. Each session includes a check‑in, a short reading, and simple practices with medicinal herbs that support stress, depletion, and emotional overwhelm. We draw plant spirit cards for symbolic guidance. This is a calm, supportive space to settle, listen, and be held by plants and shared wisdom. Come as you are—quietly listen, participate in the chat, or simply rest in the hour.👉 Join Gentle Fridays  → https://skyh.to/events  ————Resources: Book: Kerry Bone, “A Clinical Guide to Blending Liquid Herbs: Herbal Formulations for the Individual Patient 1st Edition” https://amzn.to/4cyoD12

In this episode, I explore why spring is one of the most powerful times of year to support your digestion and metabolism. As the light shifts and days grow longer, your body naturally begins to reset. I walk through the science behind these changes, including how blue light influences your circadian rhythm, hormone balance, and energy levels.🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/2ylGOJ1mUys 🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyXWe look at how the brain and body respond to seasonal light, especially through the role of the SCN and its influence on cortisol and insulin sensitivity. I also share simple and practical ways to work with this seasonal momentum through herbs, foods, and daily habits that support clarity, energy, and digestive ease.This is the perfect time to reset your system, and my hope is that this episode offers both understanding and tools to support you.In this episode, I cover:• Why spring is a powerful time physically• How spring foods naturally support digestion• What healing digestion looks likeidentifying dryness, dampness, constriction, and relaxation in your body• Four simple practices to support digestion and metabolismHerbs featured in this episode:• Violet• Chickweed• Arugula• Dandelion• Plantain• And moreLet me know what you think and which spring herbs and practices you are using to heal your own digestive discomforts!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  ──────🌼 GARDEN GATHERINGSA sacred, seasonal monthly gardening circle where we root our hands in the soil and our hearts in community. We explore medicinal plants, create herbal medicines, plant inspired art, and tend to both the earth and our own nervous systems. All levels of gardening experience are welcome. Classes are in-person in the Minneapolis metro area.👉 Explore Garden Gatherings → https://skyh.to/garden ──────🌸 GENTLE FRIDAYSA live gathering for plant spirit support in changing times. Each session includes a check‑in, a short reading, and simple practices with medicinal herbs that support stress, depletion, and emotional overwhelm. We draw plant spirit cards for symbolic guidance. This is a calm, supportive space to settle, listen, and be held by plants and shared wisdom. Come as you are—quietly listen, participate in the chat, or simply rest in the hour.👉 Join Gentle Fridays  → https://skyh.to/events   ————Chapters: Why Spring is the Best Time to Heal Your Digestion and Metabolism0:00 Introduction0:03 SCN0:08 Greens0:12 Patterns0:17 Hacks

In this episode, I explore the energy of Venus in Aries and how it influences the way we relate, create, and express desire. This is a bold and activating placement, one that invites courage, passion, and movement, but can also bring intensity or imbalance if not supported.🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/aVUlqmBGORQ 🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyXI weave together astrology, herbal medicine, and goddess mythology to offer a grounded and embodied way of working with this energy. You will learn how specific plant allies can help balance heat, support the heart, and bring clarity to your inner fire.This episode is an invitation to deepen your spiritual practice while staying rooted in the body and connected to the wisdom of plants.In this episode, I cover:• The energetic influence of Venus in Aries• How fiery and assertive energy can show up in the body and emotions• Shadow and imbalance patterns of Aries energy• How herbs can support grounding, balance, and heart centered awareness• Mythological and symbolic connections to key plant alliesHerbs featured in this episode:• Cinnamon• Rosemary• Ladies Mantle• PeonyLet me know what you think and how you are experiencing Venus in Aries!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  ──────🌼 GARDEN GATHERINGSA sacred, seasonal monthly gardening circle where we root our hands in the soil and our hearts in community. We explore medicinal plants, create herbal medicines, plant inspired art, and tend to both the earth and our own nervous systems. All levels of gardening experience are welcome. Classes are in-person in the Minneapolis metro area.👉 Explore Garden Gatherings → https://skyh.to/garden  ————Resources:Book: “Weeds in the Heart” by Nathaniel Huges and Fiona Owens - https://amzn.to/4tA7qMd Book: “Flower Power” by Anne McIntyre - https://amzn.to/4ch3gm8

Become a herbalist → https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram Spring flowers carry unique personalities, life cycles, and ways of being in the world — and so do you. In this video, I guide you through a reflective quiz to help you discover your spring flower ally: the plant that mirrors who you are this season.🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/i6ds3sFZh8U 🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyXMeet your five spring flowers: ∙   Violet — quiet resilience and hidden strength ∙   Trout Lily — patient unfolding and perfect timing ∙   Lady’s Slipper — sovereignty and rare beauty ∙   Pulsatilla — sensitivity and open receptivity ∙   Trillium — steady grounding and selective expression🎫 Upcoming Events - https://tinyurl.com/3y4xp6kc 🔗 Sky House Herb Website - https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/ ———— MY ONLINE COURSES 🌿Herbal Foundations Apprenticeship: https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram🌱🌝 Year Two: Herbal Integration & Practice: https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/second-year  ————Once you find your flower, I share reflections on its personality, life cycle, and what it can teach us about growth and our relationship with the natural world. I also offer simple ways to connect with it as a seasonal companion and personal talisman.This is a gentle way to deepen your relationship with plants — not just as medicine, but as mirrors on your path.Tell me in the comments: which flower are you?Resources:Flower Power Book by Anne McIntyre - https://amzn.to/4c8l42R Chapters: Which Spring Flower Are You? Find Your Seasonal Plant Ally0:00 Intro0:00:35 Quiz0:05:00 Violet0:08:52 Pulsatilla0:10:00 Sensitivity0:13:38 Questions0:15:00 Troutlily0:20:00 LadySlipper0:25:00 Stories0:30:00 Trillium0:35:00 Course

Discover how to embrace the energy of spring with 4 powerful herbs. Learn how these plants can help you clear out stagnation and revitalize your spirit.Become a herbalist → ⁠https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram⁠ As we transition from the heaviness of winter into the vibrant energy of spring, many of us feel a stirring within. How can we harness this momentum to create meaningful change in our lives? In this post, we’ll explore four essential herbs that can help you break through stagnation and ride the wave of spring energy.🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/nuBTyutFoK0 🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyXThe four plants I explore:• Nettles (Urtica dioica) Deep nourishment and rebuilding. A mineral rich tonic that strengthens and energizes after winter.• Chickweed (Stellaria media) Softening and release. Helps the body and spirit gently let go of stagnation and excess.• Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) Cleansing and grounding. Supports liver function while reconnecting us to solar vitality and resilience.• Cleavers (Galium aparine) Movement and clarity. Encourages lymphatic flow and helps clear what feels stuck or congested.🎫 Upcoming Events - https://tinyurl.com/3y4xp6kc 🔗 Sky House Herb Website - https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/ I also share simple rituals you can begin weaving into your daily life to support this process of renewal.If you are feeling ready to start over, this episode offers a grounded and plant guided way to begin. Enjoy!———— MY ONLINE COURSES 🌿Herbal Foundations Apprenticeship: https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram🌱🌝 Year Two: Herbal Integration & Practice: https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/second-year  ————GARDEN GATHERINGSA sacred seasonal monthly gardening circle devoted to exploring the gifts of hands-on gardening and herbal medicine.https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/garden-gatherings————ResourcesFlower Power by Ann McIntyre - https://amzn.to/4dl70Ux Nathaniel Hughes and Fiona Owen's Weeds in the Heart - https://amzn.to/4m4Efxw Red Moon Herbs Chickweed Tincture - https://redmoonherbs.com/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&q=chickweed Bear Wallow Herbs Chickweed Tincture - https://www.bearwallowherbs.com/products/chickweed-tincture?variant=34873488834713 Mountain Rose Herbs Dandelion Root - https://mountainroseherbs.com/dandelion-root Dandy Blend Dandelion Coffee Alternative - https://dandyblend.com Chapters: When you are ready to start over - Breakthrough with these 4 spring herbs0:00 Spring3:35 Clearing9:40 Nettles13:16 Vitality17:44 Chickweed21:52 Emotions25:44 Dandelion28:19 Digestion34:21 Cleavers39:20 Apprenticeship

Become a herbalist → https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram What if the plants around you were already speaking to you?In this video, I share a gentle and relational way of working with herbs as an oracle. This is not about rigid meanings or fixed systems. Instead, it is an invitation into curiosity, presence, and deep listening.🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/UDrcrq7-fQI 🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyXTogether, we will explore five insights into plant communication and how nature can become a mirror for your inner life. I will guide you in noticing patterns, signs, and sensory experiences that can support a more meaningful relationship with the living world.🎫 Upcoming Events - https://tinyurl.com/3y4xp6kc 🔗 Sky House Herb Website - https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/ ———— MY ONLINE COURSES 🌿Herbal Foundations Apprenticeship: https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram🌱🌝 Year Two: Herbal Integration & Practice: https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/second-year  ————To bring this practice to life, I will draw two cards from my favorite oracle decks and walk you through how I interpret them in connection with the natural world. You will see how divination can become a living conversation rather than something prescriptive.This approach is especially supportive if you are longing to slow down, reconnect, and trust your own perception and intuition.In this video, you will learn:• Five insights into how plants and nature communicate• How to begin seeing signs in nature as guidance• A relational approach to herbal divination• How to work with oracle cards in a grounded and intuitive way• Ways to deepen your connection with the natural worldThis is a practice of relationship, not answers. A way of remembering that you are part of nature, and that nature is always in conversation with you.Stay tuned to the end of the video to learn more about my upcoming Herbal Foundations Apprenticeship!Resources:Picture This Plant ID App - https://www.picturethisai.com/Herb of the Month: Nettles: https://youtu.be/J1N86C1KSgY?si=555o5hlKQ7ScbuovThree Must Have Herbs for Spring: Nettles : bhttps://youtu.be/Ipje2XxGgww?si=1w1d6ywhK2lrhGSp The Herbal Oracle Deck by Adrianne Ayales:  https://amzn.to/4dd5yDCThe Motherpeace Tarot Goddess Oracle Deck by: https://amzn.to/4tglEBdChapters: Spring is Speaking: 5 Ways to Engage with Nature Right Now0:00 Intro1:10 Oracle4:30 Ancestors7:30 Violets9:50 Inquiry13:30 Oracles16:30 Crows19:34 Dialogue22:08 Nettle26:30 Steeping29:53 Goddess30:05 Victory32:30 Apprenticeship

In this episode I am joined by my husband Adam Ellenbos of Nightlight Astrology to explore the upcoming Venus square Jupiter transit and what this moment may invite in our lives.Become a herbalist → https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram 🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/cGtuA5f_YXE 🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyXAstrologically, Venus square Jupiter can bring a powerful opportunity to revisit old stories, memories, and emotional experiences. At times these moments help us see the past in a new light and find different ways to hold what we have been through.In this conversation we reflect on the emotional and spiritual themes of this transit and how astrology can open space for compassion, growth, and healing.I also introduce four plant allies that can support us during this process: rose, chamomile, sage, and rue. Each of these herbs carries its own healing story and offers a different kind of support as we process difficult memories and cultivate new perspectives.🎫 Upcoming Events - https://tinyurl.com/3y4xp6kc 🔗 Sky House Herb Website - https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/ ———— MY ONLINE COURSES 🌿Herbal Foundations Apprenticeship: https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram🌱🌝 Year Two: Herbal Integration & Practice: https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/second-year  ————In this video I share:• The meaning of the Venus square Jupiter transit• How astrology can help us revisit old emotional stories• Four plant allies for emotional healing: rose, chamomile, sage, and rue• The healing traditions and uses of these herbs• Ways to work with plant medicine during times of personal reflectionAt the end of the episode I also share a brief overview of my upcoming Herbal Foundations apprenticeship and how you can learn more about joining the program.

Become a herbalist → https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram In this episode I explore the energy of spring through traditional Chinese medicine, herbal wisdom, and seasonal living. Spring is connected to the wood element and the health of the liver and gallbladder, which influence vision, creativity, and renewal.🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/Bak9QYZjI94 🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyXAlong the way I discuss simple seasonal practices that help us align with spring’s energy. Gardening, spring cleaning, listening to the birds, and creating space for creativity are all ways to support the body and mind during this time of growth.In this video I share:• How spring fits into the Chinese five seasons and elements• Why the liver and gallbladder are central to spring health• My favorite spring herbs including nettles, sage, chickweed, and peppermint• How these herbs support gentle detoxification and nourish the blood• Simple seasonal practices like gardening and spending time outdoors🎫 Upcoming Events - https://tinyurl.com/3y4xp6kc 🔗 Sky House Herb Website - https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/ ———— MY ONLINE COURSE🌿Herbal Foundations Apprenticeship: https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram————This episode offers practical ways to align with nature’s cycles and support your health during the spring season.🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyXGARDEN GATHERINGS - https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/garden-gatherings Resources: Nettles - https://youtu.be/J1N86C1KSgY?si=W4rmkWSl_6zRbWFB Peppermint - https://youtu.be/5tIlSzFs76c?si=GUVw5oJc8UhR4pTm  Blue Vervain - https://youtu.be/FO2tu5pkkAc?si=Y61s5R0UbB16woYl 

There are times when the world feels unsteady, when the ground beneath us seems to shift, and we find ourselves simply needing a place to rest. In this seventh Gentle Friday gathering, we come together around the warm hearth of community to do just that—nothing more, nothing less.We begin by checking in with three words, feeling the collective pulse of where we are. From there, we explore the deeper meaning of destiny, not as a fixed story written by outside forces, but as something shaped by the very way we hold the conversation of our own lives. Drawing on the beautiful reflections of poet David Whyte, we consider how a simple shift in perspective—a trim tab adjustment—can alter our entire course.Together, we share what is keeping us grounded: the rising sap of early spring, the comfort of astrology’s larger cycles, the poems that remind us we are the captains of our own souls. We close with a card from The Flower Speaks oracle, where the Cosmos reminds us that honest self-expression and creativity are our garments of freedom. This is a space for anyone seeking a moment of quiet, a sense of connection, and a reminder that we are all, in our own way, the medicine.If this soul-nourishing conversation speaks to you, please subscribe and join us each week for more explorations into plant wisdom, personal transformation, and the healing power of community.

Become a herbalist → https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram In this episode I explore one of my favorite adaptogenic herbs, Rhodiola rosea, often called the Arctic root. This remarkable plant has been used for centuries in Siberian and Scandinavian traditions to support endurance, vitality, and resilience in harsh climates.🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/9Ia9f7WsuRo 🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyXToday I share both the traditional wisdom and modern research that help us understand how this herb supports energy, stress response, and hormonal balance.🎫 Upcoming Events - https://tinyurl.com/3y4xp6kc 🔗 Sky House Herb Website - https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/ In this episode I cover• The traditional use of Rhodiola in Scandinavian and Siberian cultures• Why this herb was associated with strength, stamina, and resilience• What modern research tells us about Rhodiola and fatigue, cognition, and mood• How Rhodiola supports the body’s adaptogenic response to stress• Herbal energetics and how I think about dosing Rhodiola in practice• Why this herb can be especially helpful for women navigating perimenopause and menopause• Safety considerations and when Rhodiola may not be appropriate———— MY ONLINE COURSE🌿Herbal Foundations Apprenticeship: https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram————Chapters: Herb of the Month: Rhodiola Rosea0:00 Intro0:35 Rhodiola5:00 Energetics8:58 Research10:00 Cognition11:43 Menopause12:48 Synergy13:30 Estrogen15:00 Dosage16:47 Stories20:00 Apprenticeship

Become a herbalist → https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram There is a particular kind of tiredness that arrives in late February. Not the bone-weariness of December, but something softer—a deep, watery stillness that asks us to wait just a little longer. On this Gentle Friday, we gathered as a community to sit with that feeling. We checked in with three-word check-ins, shared what we’re carrying, and explored the tender place between winter and spring.In the Chinese five-element system, this is the liminal space between the deep, reflective waters of winter and the rising, green wood of spring. It is a time for wearing our “patient hat,” for planning the steps but not yet taking them. It is a moment to ask: what seeds are we meant to nurture, and how do we bear the discomfort of not knowing?We sat with a reading from David Whyte on the art of beginning, which asks us to first clear away the clutter and find our way back into our bodies. We talked about the wisdom of the bear—the original herbalist in many traditions—and how dreaming of this powerful animal might signal a deep connection to plant medicine.And then, the plant spirit card we pulled was Pomegranate. Its message was one of fertility—not just of the body, but of the soul. It asks us which dreams we are being called to nurture, and to trust that the Great Mother will support us in that nurturing. It is a reminder that our blood, like the ocean, is a primal water, connecting us to the source of all life.If you are feeling the pull to nurture a new dream, or simply need support in the slow, patient work of this in-between season, this conversation is for you. We are pack animals, after all, meant to co-regulate and find our way together.In this episode, we explore:The seasonal transition from Water to Wood and how it shows up in our bodies.Community check-ins and the power of naming how we truly feel.A reading on the art of beginning from David Whyte.Bear medicine and the role of dreams in herbalism.A plant spirit card pull: Pomegranate and the courage to nurture our deepest dreams.Gentle self-care practices for nervous system regulation during times of change.🌿 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/ ———— MY ONLINE COURSE 🌿Herbal Foundations Apprenticeship: https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram

Become a herbalist → https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram In this episode, I explore why so many people struggle to truly learn herbalism and how shifting from memorization to relational learning changes everything.I also speak about the fear many people carry around not being expert enough. Herbalism does not require perfection. It requires curiosity, humility, reverence, and time.🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/SEsMgpKh4kY 🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyXWe talk about:• Why herbalism is not about collecting information but about building long term relationships with plants • How cyclical learning through seasons and growth cycles creates real confidence and nuance • The difference between a performative approach and a deeply relational practice • Why mistakes, humility, and curiosity are essential to becoming a skilled herbalist • How working closely with individual plants transforms both your herbal knowledge and your personal journey🎫 Upcoming Events - https://tinyurl.com/3y4xp6kc 🔗 Sky House Herb Website - https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/ ———— MY ONLINE COURSE🌿Herbal Foundations Apprenticeship: https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram————If you are longing to deepen your connection with plants and practice herbal medicine with more clarity and confidence, I hope this conversation supports you.If you are longing for a deeper connection with plants and want to move beyond surface level herbalism, I hope this episode encourages you. Herbalism is a lifelong personal journey. It evolves with each season of life, just like the plants.Enrollment for my twelve month Herbal Foundations Apprenticeship is open if you feel called to study in a relational and immersive way.🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyXYEAR ONE HERBAL FOUNDATIONS - https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/herbal-foundations-enrollment GENTLE FRIDAYS - https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/upcoming-events Friday 3/6 and 3/13 at 12 pm EST/11 am CST/9 am PSTSPRING EQUINOX IN-PERSON EVENT - https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/upcoming-events Friday 3/6 from 6 - 8:30 pm WHERE: The Grapevine Collective at the New City Center, Minneapolis ADDRESS: 3104 16th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407 COST: Free!

Become a herbalist → https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram February can be such a hard month for so many people.In this episode I talk openly about the winter blues, the impact of late winter light, and why this season can feel especially heavy on the nervous system and mood. Low energy, low motivation, and emotional tenderness are common this time of year, and there are real biological and seasonal reasons for that.🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/zsZXb2Yr2oA I share the herbal and holistic supports I personally reach for, including:• Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) for boosting energy and supporting stress resilience without depletion• Lion’s Mane mushroom for brain health, neuroplasticity, and steady mental clarity• Olive Bach Flower Essence for deep exhaustion and emotional depletion• Rose water hydrosol spray as a gentle heart opening and nervous system softening ritual🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyXWe also explore:• Why vitamin D is so important during the winter months• How low light affects mood and energy• Why even a few minutes of daily sunlight can make a differenceBeyond herbs, I share simple winter wellness practices and some ways of reframing the February blah’s as an invitation for deeper acceptance and rest.🎫 Upcoming Events - https://tinyurl.com/3y4xp6kc 🔗 Sky House Herb Website - https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/ ———— MY ONLINE COURSE 🌿Herbal Foundations Apprenticeship: https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram————

Become a herbalist → https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram There are weeks when the world feels like a windstorm, rattling the frames of our carefully placed lawn furniture. There are Februaries that press upon us with their damp dark, asking us to stay underground a little longer, to wait. In this fifth episode of Gentle Fridays, we gather not to fix, but to be. We come together to practice the art of rest—not as indulgence, but as a foundational act of healing and preparation.🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/yp_4h7VWIjg 🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyXWe begin with a quiet centering to let the body settle, to give its weight to the earth. We share the three words that describe what we are each bringing to the circle: tenderness, chaos, gratitude, exhaustion, hope. We sit with the paradox of holding both the light and the dark, acknowledging the powerful astrology of the moment—the shed skin of the snake and the stampeding fire horse—without needing to resolve it.🎫 Upcoming Events - https://tinyurl.com/3y4xp6kc 🔗 Sky House Herb Website - https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/ ———— MY ONLINE COURSE🌿Herbal Foundations Apprenticeship: https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram————Then, we turn to the deep nourishment of words. We explore the meaning of "rest" through a passage from David Whyte’s Consolations, discovering rest as a "conversation between what we love to do and how we love to be." It is not a static state, but a dynamic exchange, a way of being ready for the world without being held hostage by it.We share the plant allies and practices that are helping us tend to our own restoration—from the clarifying lift of Rhodiola and the robust energy of olive flower essence to the anchored resilience of dandelion and the simple, loving act of cooking. We end with a card pull from a beloved oracle deck, receiving the wisdom of the Mariposa Lily, a call to nurture ourselves and each other with the unconditional love of the earth itself.This is a space to regulate our nervous systems together, to be a guest house for all that arrives, and to remember that we can carry the weight—not by putting it down, but by learning how we carry it.Pull up a chair by the fire, make a cup of tea, and join the circle.

In this episode I share five of my favorite herbs for focus and calm, especially during seasons of overwhelm.🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/EIozKcr_kbI Before we talk about any plant, I begin with something essential. We have to know what calm actually feels like in our own body. If we are disconnected from our inner sense of peace, we may not recognize it when an herb gently nudges us there. Mindfulness is not separate from herbal medicine. It is the foundation that allows us to work with plants in a wise and embodied way.🌿 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/ In this video I explore:-Rhodiola for stress resilience and mental stamina-Lion's Mane for cognitive nourishment and memory support-Peppermint as a refreshing ally for mental clarity-Rosemary for uplifting focus and improved recall-Ginkgo biloba for circulation and memory support———— MY ONLINE COURSES 🌱🌝 Roots & Spheres Class: https://bit.ly/RootsAndSpheres  🌿Herbal Foundations Apprenticeship: https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram————These herbs are not cure alls. They are allies. When used consistently and with awareness, they can support clearer thinking, steadier attention, and a calmer nervous system.I also share simple and practical ways to incorporate these plants into your daily rhythm, along with reminders about patience. Many herbs reveal their gifts over time. Regular intake and mindful observation are key.If you are longing to deepen your relationship with herbal medicine beyond quick tips and single herbs, I invite you to join my herbal apprenticeship where we explore plant energetics, formulation, and embodied practice together.

There is a kind of solace that arrives not as an answer, but as a deeper question. It finds us when we sit still enough to feel the weight of what we’re holding—the fear alongside the hope, the weariness next to the resilience. This fourth Gentle Friday is an invitation into that kind of spaciousness.Together, we arrive just as we are. We breathe into the quiet, we name the mixed-bag feelings in the chat (sad and soulful, curious and concerned, hopeful and heavy), and we remember that holding complexity is itself a sign of deep resilience. We explore the teaching that peace begins as an inside job, inspired by the vision of walking monks and their quiet procession across the country.Ashley offers a reading from David Whyte’s Consolations on the word solace—not as an escape, but as a way of asking the beautiful question in unbeautiful moments. We then turn to the plants, our faithful allies, for support. From the everyday ritual of chamomile tea to the nerve-repairing wisdom of ginkgo and the soothing, polysaccharide-rich infusion of marshmallow root and rose, we share the tangible ways we tend our own nervous systems. We practice a 478 breathing technique together, a simple tool for regulation.———— MY ONLINE COURSES 🌱🌝 Roots & Spheres Class: https://bit.ly/RootsAndSpheres  🌿Herbal Foundations Apprenticeship: https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram————The circle closes with two oracle cards—the Blackberry, reminding us of the fruit born when heart and mind align, and the Crone (Hecate), standing at the crossroads, listening for inner wisdom. This is a space for plant spirit support and community healing, a place to remember our sacred smallness and our profound connection.Pull up a chair. Pour a cup of tea. Let’s be still together.In this gathering:A centering silence and a collective pulse on how we're feelingA reading on "Solace" from David Whyte's ConsolationsCommunity-sourced care practices for the nervous systemPlant wisdom: chamomile, lemon balm, ginkgo, milky oats, marshmallow root, and roseA 478 breathing practice for regulationOracle readings: The Blackberry (heart-mind unity) and The Crone (inner guidance at the crossroads)🌿 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/

We gathered on a Friday not to escape, but to arrive. To let the churning settle. To name what we were carrying—exhaustion, anger, disorientation, hope—and in the naming, find we were not alone.🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/AxwroMghnNw This is the third Gentle Fridays gathering, recorded in February 2026 as the Saturn-Neptune conjunction reached its exact degree. I read from David Whyte’s Consolations on anger—not as surface violence but as the deepest form of care, the unwillingness to let what we love be diminished. I pulled a card from the Plant Speak deck, and the orchid arrived: that rootless bloom that receives everything it needs from light and air. A reminder that we too can receive from unseen channels, that we are here to funnel goodness back into the earth.———— MY ONLINE COURSES 🌱🌝 Roots & Spheres Class: https://bit.ly/RootsAndSpheres  🌿Herbal Foundations Apprenticeship: https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram————And then Mary Oliver closed us, as she always seems to, with the news that someone lingers, little by little becomes everything that makes the difference.If you are feeling the weight of this season—the exhaustion, the wanting to scream and shake things, the strange grief of watching old systems dissolve—this hour is for you. Not to fix. Just to hold, together.Find what you need to release. Find what you need to carry forward. Find the thread from my heart to yours.🌿 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/

In this episode, I share five core herbs I return to in times of crisis, emotional overwhelm, and uncertainty.🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/cxzC43VUtpc After the intensity of the past weeks, I wanted to offer something quieter and more grounding. This is not about fixing or pushing through. It is about returning to what helps us stay steady, present, and human.🌿 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/ I talk about five herbs I have lived with and trusted for many years, plants I reach for when my nervous system feels taxed, my heart feels tender, or my mind needs a little quiet.In this video, I explore• Chamomile for calming and settling the nervous system• Motherwort as support for the heart and courage• Lion’s mane for mental clarity and focus• Chocolate as nourishment and emotional support• Skullcap for quieting a busy or anxious mind———— MY ONLINE COURSES 🌱🌝 Roots & Spheres Class: https://bit.ly/RootsAndSpheres  🌿Herbal Foundations Apprenticeship: https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram————I also read a poem by Mary Oliver as a way to help us slow down, regulate our nervous systems, and find solace in the natural world. Poetry, like plants, can be a gentle doorway back into the body and into a sense of connection.If you are feeling tender or tired, I hope this episode feels like a soft place to land.Chapters: Five Core Herbs for Emotional Support in Times of Crisis | Ashley Elenbaas0:00 Welcome4:48 Poem9:38 Herbs15:56 Brain

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] 

Welcome to a space of quiet centering and shared breath. This is Gentle Fridays, a weekly gathering for rest and co-regulation—a practice rooted in the understanding that our nervous systems seek calm and connection, just as animals in a herd breathe together to find safety.In this session, we come together to acknowledge what we’re feeling, to place our ingredients on the table before making the soup. We read from David Whyte’s "Consolations" on the true meaning of maturity—the courage to inhabit the past, present, and future all at once. We pull a card from the Flower Speaks deck, receiving the message of the Daffodil and the power of concentrated thought.This is an invitation to build resilience, not as a sprint but as a marathon. It is for anyone seeking a nervous system regulation practice, plant spirit guidance, or simply a reflective community where all of your being is welcome. A reminder that in challenging times, we are skilled chefs in a shared kitchen, and together, we can make something nourishing.Featured in this session:A guided breathing and centering practice.A community check-in and shared reflection.A reading on "Maturity" from David Whyte's Consolations.Plant spirit insight from the Flower Speaks oracle deck (Daffodil).Shared wisdom from the community on practices for staying centered.Join the Sky House Community:Explore our herbal courses and garden gatherings: http://skyhouseherbs.com

In this episode, I explore the idea of robustness—what it means to stay steady, rooted, and responsive in the face of challenge. From a seasonal and herbal perspective, robustness is a measure of health: not the absence of difficulty, but our capacity to meet life as it is without losing our center.Winter is a time that naturally asks us to slow down, turn inward, and build reserves. Drawing on lessons from nature and community, I reflect on how resilience is shaped through challenge, vulnerability, and connection rather than isolation or hardening.In this conversation, I talk about how robustness can be cultivated through simple practices, relationships, and plant medicine—especially during winter, when our systems need extra support.In this episode, I explore:- What robustness is and why it matters for mental and physical health- How resilience is built by meeting challenge rather than avoiding it- Lessons from nature about strength, adaptability, and seasonal cycles- Community and co-regulation as foundations of collective robustness- Quiet winter practices like candle gazing to help organize thoughts- Singing, humming, and vocal toning to calm the nervous system- Staying connected to nature as a source of steadiness and strengthHerbal allies I discuss for supporting robustness and resilience include:- Licorice root – a deeply nourishing adaptogen for building reserves- Motherwort – a comforting herb for the heart during distressI also touch on nourishment beyond herbs, including sunflower oil, and how fats and oils support the skin, nervous system, and overall vitality during the colder months.This episode is an invitation to think about robustness not as pushing through or toughening up, but as the ability to remain present, connected, and supported—especially in times that feel uncertain or demanding.🌿 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/ JOIN the 2026 Year One Herbal Foundations Course - https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/herbal-foundations-enrollment Resources:Book: “Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words” By David Whyte:https://amzn.to/4bgYC7s Join Us Each Week for “Gentle Fridays:Plant Spirit Support for Changing Times” live ZOOM gatherings on Fridays at 12 pm ESThttps://www.skyhouseherbs.com/upcoming-events Bear Medicines from “Why Am I So Cold” https://youtu.be/MPtY8fYaDd8?si=nlGoppI7cF-UYI3l ———— MY ONLINE COURSES 🌱🌝 Roots & Spheres Class: https://bit.ly/RootsAndSpheres  🌿Herbal Foundations Apprenticeship: https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram————Chapters: Winter Robustness: Staying Steady in Challenging Times00:00 Intro00:40 Robustness02:15 Reading06:40 Reflection07:56 Trees09:40 Redwoods11:40 Community13:05 Practices13:20 Candle14:55 Humming16:10 Oiling17:20 Adaptogens18:40 Nervines19:40 Motherwort21:00 Licorice22:10 Closing

Sometimes, the world asks us to hold more than we thought possible. In these changing times, how do we stay rooted, regulated, and connected to our own sense of strength?Welcome to Gentle Fridays. This is a space of quiet gathering, a co-regulatory container for our collective nervous systems. Together, we practice the ancient, mammalian art of finding calm alongside others—through breath, shared silence, and honest check-ins.In this first session, we explore the concept of robustness—the health found in meeting the world with a vulnerable and firm presence. We share simple, grounding practices for daily life: vocal toning for release, candle gazing for a wandering mind, and the protective ritual of body oiling. We also discuss plant allies like motherwort for the heart, passionflower for the unraveling grip, and the elemental medicine of sea salt.We close with a message from the plant spirits, drawing the Sunflower card—a reminder that true leadership and radiance begin within, especially when we feel our light is dim.Join me, Ashley Elenbaas, a clinical herbalist, as we tend to the body, mind, and spirit through plant medicine and shared humanity. This is a practice of resilience, a return to the quiet center from which we can rejoin the fray.In this episode, we explore:The science and soul of co-regulation and nervous system support.Grounding practices for overwhelm: toning, candle gazing (trataka), and body oiling.Herbal allies for the moment: motherwort, passionflower, and sea salt.A community check-in and a plant spirit reading for collective insight.Resources:The book referenced is Consolations by David Whyte.Learn more about my work at Sky House Herb School: http://skyhouseherbs.com/ If this space offered you solace or strength, please subscribe. New episodes arrive each Monday on the main podcast. May you carry a sense of robustness and gentle connection into your week.🌿 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/ ———— MY ONLINE COURSES 🌱🌝 Roots & Spheres Class: https://bit.ly/RootsAndSpheres  🌿Herbal Foundations Apprenticeship: https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram

Have you ever found yourself asking, “Why am I always cold?”In this episode, I explore coldness through a vitalist and herbal lens, understanding it not as a problem to fix, but as a signal from the body.From a Western herbal perspective, feeling cold can reflect environmental exposure, stress and depletion, lack of nourishment or rest, grief, or a vital force that has grown tired. Rather than forcing warmth, we begin by listening.🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/MPtY8fYaDd8 🌿 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/ I talk about tending the body’s internal hearth—our digestion and core—and how warmth is best rebuilt slowly, from the inside out. We explore bear medicines, plants that support deep nourishment and winter resilience, including Angelica (archangelica and dong quai), osha, and burdock. I also touch on warming and circulatory herbs such as ginger, cinnamon, and chai spices, and how to use them with care. And of course our adaptogens like ginseng and eleuthro.This conversation is an invitation to meet cold—physical and emotional—with curiosity and kindness. Building warmth, like building a fire, takes time, patience, and steady tending.———— MY ONLINE COURSES 🌱🌝 Roots & Spheres Class: https://bit.ly/RootsAndSpheres  🌿Herbal Foundations Apprenticeship: https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram————We’ll talk about:- How cold functions as meaningful body language- The role of nourishment, digestion, and lifestyle in maintaining warmth- The importance of prevention and tending the body before depletion sets in- Herbal allies that support circulation, digestion, and the vital force include- The connection between emotional warmth and physical warmth- Why building reserves—like building a fire—takes time and gentle careThis is not about pushing the body or forcing heat, but about tending, and slowly rebuilding warmth from the inside out. My hope is that this episode offers reassurance, practical guidance, and permission to meet yourself with softness during the colder seasons—both literal and symbolic.Resources:The Shamanic Herbal by Matthew Wood - https://amzn.to/3NjQIjL Adaptogens by David Winston - https://amzn.to/3ZduAu1 Angelica (both types) and Osha tinctures from Herbalists and Alchemists - https://www.herbalist-alchemist.com/

In times like these, many of us are carrying more than we realize—in our bodies, our nervous systems, and our hearts. This pop-up livestream is an invitation to pause, gather, and sit with the plants together.I’ll begin with a short centering practice, followed by a gentle check-in, and then I’ll share a handful of herbs I’m finding especially supportive right now for stress, overwhelm, grief, anger, and exhaustion. These are plants you may already have access to, and I’ll speak to them in a practical, embodied way.There will also be space for a few participants to share what they’re experiencing so I can offer personalized plant spirit support. I may ask about things like hot/cold or damp/dry patterns, constitution, or invite a brief tongue observation. From there, I’ll suggest one to three herbs that may be supportive in this moment.I may also draw a tarot card during the hour as a reflective tool—to offer perspective, grounding, and symbolic guidance rather than prediction.This is not a political discussion or a place for debate. It’s a space for presence, nervous system care, and remembering that we don’t have to carry everything alone.

Winter asks something very different of us than the rest of the year.In this episode, Herbs for Hibernation (Not Hustle): Reframing the New Year, I invite you to step away from the pressure to optimize, fix, or reinvent yourself—and instead explore winter as a season of maintenance, nourishment, and sacred smallness.🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/VzKlsEsfyQA Rather than pushing for growth, we talk about what it means to conserve energy, tend the nervous system, and listen closely to what the body and spirit are actually asking for right now. I share herbal allies—like gentle chamomile—that support rest, digestion, sleep, and emotional steadiness, along with simple rituals to help you slow down and reconnect with yourself during the darker months.🌿 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/ This is a quiet, reflective conversation for anyone feeling tired, tender, or overwhelmed by New Year expectations. You don’t need a new version of yourself this winter. You may simply need care.———— MY ONLINE COURSES 🌱🌝 Roots & Spheres Class: https://bit.ly/RootsAndSpheres  🌿Herbal Foundations Apprenticeship: https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram————✨ In this episode, we explore:Why winter is a time for hibernation, not hustle.How “sacred smallness” can support mental health and resilience.Identifying where your energy is leaking—and how to protect it.Herbs that gently support winter wellness and the nervous system.The importance of sleep, nourishment, and mindful consumption.Simple rituals for reflection, self-care, and inner connectionThis episode is especially supportive if you’re navigating fatigue, emotional heaviness, recovery, or a desire to live more in rhythm with the seasons.You’re welcome to listen slowly—perhaps with a warm cup of tea—and take only what feels nourishing.🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyXStudy with Me!  Year One Herbal Foundations - Enrollment Opens 1/15Click Here: https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/herbal-foundations-enrollment ResourcesRukmini Walker - Sacred Smallness - https://www.rukminiwalker.com/blog/you-are-a-sacred-spark-of-the-one-supreme-whole Victoria Erickson - 2026 Year of Smallness - https://www.victoriaerickson.com/ Chamomile Tea (organic source) - https://amzn.to/4bo8FHK Black Cohosh Root Tincture (organic) - https://www.herbalist-alchemist.com/shop-products-bck-black-cohosh-extract Astragalus Root Tincture (organic) - https://amzn.to/3NAXaCX Reishi Mushroom Tincture and Capsules (organic) - https://amzn.to/4qMrf0N Damiana Leaf Tincture (organic) - https://amzn.to/4qMrf0N Chapters: Herbs for Hibernation (Not Hustle): Reframing the New Year0:00 Intro1:40 Hibernation4:40 Smallness7:40 Community9:55 Values12:20 Resources14:40 Mind15:56 Chamomile18:40 Cohosh20:20 Astragalus21:30 Reishi23:10 Damiana24:40 Cannabis26:07 Rituals27:40 Morning29:10 Closing30:10 Course

Kickstarter 【LATE PLEDGE】👉 Claim Your Bundle Before January 11th: https://nla.to/KS26Wood Betony (Stachys officinalis) is one of those herbs that herbalists quietly fall in love with — steady, intelligent, and deeply restorative. In this Herb of the Month episode, I’m spending time with a plant that has been used for thousands of years to support the nervous system, ease tension held in the head and neck, and help us come back into ourselves after stress, illness, or emotional strain.🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/Kd6OL112law Often described as a connector of the head and the heart, Wood Betony is especially helpful when the nervous system is tired but wired, when headaches are born from tension rather than inflammation, and when someone feels scattered, depleted, or disconnected from their center. This is not a stimulating herb — it calms without dulling, grounds without sedating, and can be used safely long-term by children, elders, and sensitive folks alike.🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyXIn this episode, I share the history and folk wisdom of Wood Betony, its biochemical actions, and how I use it clinically — along with personal reflections and a poetic meditation on what this plant offers when life feels frayed at the edges.If you’re building a home apothecary or looking for an herb that restores coherence rather than pushing the body, Wood Betony is one worth knowing.🎫 Upcoming Events - https://tinyurl.com/3y4xp6kc 🔗 Sky House Herb Website - https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/ ✨Old Italian Quote:  "Venda la onica e compra beonica," which translates to "Sell your coat and buy betony," highlighting its immense value as a medicinal "magic bullet" or panacea in the Middle Ages, esteemed so highly it was worth more than basic clothing for its many purported cures. ———— MY ONLINE COURSES 🌱🌝 Roots & Spheres Class: https://bit.ly/RootsAndSpheres  🌿Herbal Foundations Apprenticeship: https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram————In this episode, we explore:- Why Wood Betony has been a cornerstone herb for over 2,000 years- How it supports nervous system regulation without stimulation- Its unique role in tension headaches and stress-related pain- The cooling, grounding nature of this plant- Why Wood Betony is appropriate for long-term use- How it helps restore a sense of self after burnout, illness, or overwhelmAnd a big thanks to everyone who supported our 2026 Kickstarter! You can still Late Pledge! We really appreciate you!Resources:Wood Betony Herb - Mountain Rose Herbs - https://mountainroseherbs.com/wood-betony?srsltid=AfmBOorrJjc5kE3btX-_JV1Jdi7EWEWWqd0GoWx3oM9ixOgpVJC3ZACp Wood Betony Tincture: Herb Pharm - https://amzn.to/4jmAv9t Book: “The Earthwise Herbal: Old World Medicinal Plants” by Matthew Wood - https://amzn.to/3YUTZZb 

🚀 KICKSTARTER 2026✅https://nla.to/KS26Save $200 by pleading to my courses via KickstarterThe weeks after the holidays can bring up a lot—physically and emotionally. As a clinical herbalist, and as someone with a history of disordered eating, I know how quickly overeating can turn into shame, restriction, and a desire to “fix” or control the body.🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/ilzpL2Ecjqw 🚀 KICKSTARTER 2026✅https://nla.to/KS26In this video, I’m not talking about cleanses, detoxes, or dieting.Instead, I share how I support digestion, metabolism, and nervous system regulation gently and sustainably after periods of overeating—by adding support rather than taking food away.🚀 KICKSTARTER 2026✅https://nla.to/KS26🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyXWe’ll talk about:- Why overeating often happens during the holidays (physiologically and neurologically)- How stress, disrupted routines, and nervous system activation impact digestion and appetite- Why restricting calories or doing cleanses after overeating can actually slow metabolism and worsen gut health- The role of bitters, carminatives, anti-inflammatory, nourishing, and nervine herbs in post-holiday support- Simple ways to support metabolism through movement, digestion, and nervous system regulation—without punishment🎫 Upcoming Events - https://tinyurl.com/3y4xp6kc 🔗 Sky House Herb Website - https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/ ———— MY ONLINE COURSES 🌱🌝 Roots & Spheres Class: https://bit.ly/RootsAndSpheres  🌿Herbal Foundations Apprenticeship: https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram————🚀 KICKSTARTER 2026✅https://nla.to/KS26The five herbs I discuss are traditional, accessible, and rooted in long-standing herbal systems including Western herbalism, Ayurveda, and Greek medicine.This is about repair, not control—and helping your body return to rhythm after a full season.🌿 This video is especially for anyone who feels tender around food, digestion, or body trust right now.Chapters: 5 Herbs to Support Your Body After Holiday Overeating (No Cleanse, No Diet)00:00 Intro00:43 Holidays03:30 Cortisol07:30 Sleep11:30 Digestion15:30 Fasting19:30 Cleanses23:30 Carminatives27:30 Bitters31:30 Inflammation35:30 Diuretics39:30 Nettles44:00 Nervines49:00 Movement54:00 Encouragement58:00 Kickstarter

🚀 KICKSTARTER 2026✅https://nla.to/KS26Neck pain has a way of quietly taking over daily life — from chronic tension and headaches to limited movement and irritability. In this episode, I share my personal experience with ongoing neck pain and the simple, supportive strategies that have helped me reduce pain and improve mobility over time 🌿Rather than pushing through or ignoring discomfort, this conversation focuses on understanding why neck pain happens — especially the relationship between stress, muscle tension, and strength — and how small, consistent practices can make a meaningful difference.🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/o3GiKRVAw_o 🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyXIn this video, I cover:Common causes of chronic neck pain, including stress and postural strainThe balance between tension relief and strength for long-term neck healthSimple stretches you can do at home — or even in the car lineWhen heat vs. cold therapy is most helpfulHerbal allies for neck pain and muscle tension, including black cohosh and blue vervainTopical remedies with menthol and camphor for quick reliefThe role of hydration and magnesium in supporting muscle relaxationHow gentler self-care practices (like warm baths) support healingWhy listening to your body and asking for support mattersThis episode is an encouragement to be kinder to yourself, to move away from “pushing through,” and to remember that managing pain is not a personal failure — it’s a shared human experience. You’re not alone in this.🎫 Upcoming Events - https://tinyurl.com/3y4xp6kc 🔗 Sky House Herb Website - https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/ ———— MY ONLINE COURSES 🌱🌝 Roots & Spheres Class: https://bit.ly/RootsAndSpheres  🌿Herbal Foundations Apprenticeship: https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram————Support our Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nightlightastrology/nightlight-daily-horoscopes-2026/rewardsJoin our 12/20 Winter Solstice Event in Minneapolis: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-solstice-gathering-tickets-1440802923329?aff=oddtdtcreatorResourcesPaint Your Parts Workshops with IFS Therapist Katrina Rachuy - https://www.patchworkhealing.com/Charlotte’s Web Pain Relief level 5 ointment - https://pinestreetclinic.com/products/level-5-pain-relief-ointment-1-55-ounces?currency=USD&variant=39843963404382&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&cmp_id=22576631406&adg_id=185485424568&kwd=&device=c&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22576631406&gbraid=0AAAAADdMOrp7AULiPsvRyR0hXllQ6Rzbm&gclid=CjwKCAiA0eTJBhBaEiwA-Pa-hbThiXeXalht25pVQV4jkgHupWmlNX14YffS0hWDGoqZ9UWhbUw82BoChcUQAvD_BwE3 Herbs:  Black Cohosh Root - https://www.herbalist-alchemist.com/shop-products-bck-black-cohosh-extractBlue Vervain Aerial Parts - https://www.herbalist-alchemist.com/shop-products-bvv-blue-vervain-extractSolomons Seal Root - https://www.herbalist-alchemist.com/shop-products-sol-solomons-seal-extractKozi Hot/Cool Neck Pillow - https://amzn.to/3MwQANqMagnesium Calm - https://amzn.to/48G33qVChapters: Neck Pain: Simple Strategies And Herbs To Reduce Discomfort00:00 Begins01:05 Topic03:35 Solstice04:15 Background06:20 Mechanics08:05 Stress09:25 Thermo11:05 Topical13:40 Amber14:40 Herbs18:05 Combo20:25 Press21:05 Shrugs21:40 Stretch

🚀 KICKSTARTER 2026✅https://nla.to/KS26In this cozy winter conversation, I’m sharing some of my favorite ways to move through the holiday season with mindfulness, warmth, and intention. I talk about the herbs and crystals that resonate most with me this time of year, how I think about thoughtful and heartfelt gift-giving, and why creating small moments of comfort can support our emotional well-being.————🚀 KICKSTARTER 2026✨ Tools for a deeper astrological practice await.👉 Support Our 2026 Campaign: ✅ https://nla.to/KS26 ————We explore herbal remedies like yarrow and calendula for homemade salves, warming teas (hello, chai!), and grounding plants like wood betony that help us slow down and stay connected. I also share a few of my go-to gemstones for winter—garnet, amber, and others that offer steadiness, energy, and a sense of inner glow.Toward the end, I pull a tarot card to offer some guidance for moving through the holiday season with clarity, presence, and community connection.🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/Btr5qxRpJyI 🌿 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/ ———— MY ONLINE COURSES 🌱🌝 Roots & Spheres Class: https://bit.ly/RootsAndSpheres  🌿Herbal Foundations Apprenticeship: https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram————

🚀 KICKSTARTER 2026✅https://nla.to/KS26In this episode, I dive into hyssop, an herb I’ve grown for years but only recently started using more deeply in my own practice. This aromatic, warming perennial has a long history—spanning ancient Egypt, Rome, and traditional European medicine—and today it shines as a powerful ally for respiratory health, emotional healing, digestive support, and cleansing rituals.I explore hyssop’s medicinal properties, herbal energetics, and historical uses, and I share how you can work with it in teas, steams, tinctures, and simple recipes at home. Whether you’re curious about its strong flavor, its ability to clear mucus, or its role in emotional release—especially around grief—this episode offers a thoughtful introduction to a profoundly versatile plant.You’ll also learn why hyssop is considered warming and diffusive, how it grows as a hardy perennial in the garden, and why it’s such a reliable herb to have on hand during cough and cold season.If you’re interested in deepening your relationship with plant medicine, emotional healing, and practical herbal recipes, this episode will give you plenty to explore. Let me know in the comments if you’ve grown or worked with hyssop yourself—I’d love to hear your experiences!🌿 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/ ———— MY ONLINE COURSES 🌱🌝 Roots & Spheres Class: https://bit.ly/RootsAndSpheres  🌿Herbal Foundations Apprenticeship: https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram————🌿 Featured RecipesNervine Lifting Tea25% Peppermint25% Lemon Balm20% Hyssop20% Linden10% Licorice or CinnamonDirections: Add 2 tablespoons of the blend to 2 cups of hot water. Steep for 10–15 minutes, strain, sweeten if desired, and enjoy.Fever Dispersing TeaEqual parts: Yarrow, Peppermint, Elder Flower, and HyssopDirections: Add 1 tablespoon to 1 cup of hot water. Steep for 10 minutes, strain, and drink every two hours until the fever breaks.————🚀 KICKSTARTER 2026✨ Tools for a deeper astrological practice await.👉 Support Our 2026 Campaign: ✅ https://nla.to/KS26 ————Chapters: Herb of the Month: Hyssop0:00 – Introduction to Sky House Herbs Podcast & Host1:52 – Herbal Courses & Kickstarter Information5:00 – Hyssop: Herb of the Month Overview8:20 – Historical and Cultural Significance of Hyssop13:00 – Medicinal Properties and Uses of Hyssop18:00 – Energetics, Taste, and Blending Recommendations20:30 – Emotional and Energetic Effects of Hyssop24:00 – Hyssop for Emotional Healing and Grief27:00 – Respiratory Support & Fever Blends29:20 – Topical, Culinary, and Home Uses29:57 – Hyssop Tea Recipe30:50 – Growing, Harvesting, and Storing Hyssop31:25 – Closing Remarks & Listener Q&A

As the colder months arrive, I love leaning into warm, comforting herbal teas that are simple to prepare yet deeply supportive. In this video, I share some of my favorite quick and effective autumn tea blends that rely on the convenience of tea bags—perfect for those moments when we want herbal wellness without extra preparation.While I often work with loose herbs, I also appreciate the practicality and accessibility of high-quality tea bags, especially during busy fall and winter days. These blends offer nurturing support for the nervous system, digestion, and overall seasonal wellness.🚀 KICKSTARTER 2026 ✅https://nla.to/KS26Back Early to Help Us Build Strong Momentum From the Start!🚀 Become a Backer Today: ✅https://nla.to/KS26Some of the herbs featured include:• Rooibos – naturally caffeine-free, rich in minerals, grounding and nourishing• Cardamom – aromatic and warming, supportive of digestion and soothing to the stomach• Cinnamon – comforting, circulatory-supportive, and perfect for chilly weather• Chamomile – calming, gentle on the nervous system, and a beautiful nighttime companion• Peppermint – cooling and refreshing, helpful for digestive ease and mental clarityThese combinations demonstrate that herbal medicine can be both powerful and uncomplicated, allowing us to enjoy supportive blends with just a few ingredients and a cup of hot water.If you’re looking for simple ways to bring more warmth, comfort, and herbal nourishment into the season, I hope you find inspiration in the blends I share here!🌿 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/ ———— MY ONLINE COURSES 🌱🌝 Roots & Spheres Class: https://bit.ly/RootsAndSpheres  🌿Herbal Foundations Apprenticeship: https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram————Resources:Kickstarter Savings: Save $200 on our Early Bird prices Herbal Apprenticeship courses. Follow the links below and scroll down to select your Course2026 Year One or Year Two Herbal Apprenticeship only $799: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nightlightastrology/nightlight-daily-horoscopes-2026/pledge/new?clicked_reward=false#add-ons 🚀 KICKSTARTER 2026 ✅https://nla.to/KS26Blue Lotus Chai Tea Blend - https://amzn.to/3LUBLnr Traditional Medicinals Chamomile Tea Bags - https://amzn.to/48obkiL Traditional Medicinals Peppermint Tea Bags - https://amzn.to/4r3bFyJ Chapters: Make Your Own Cozy Tea Blends: My favorite Autumn Combinations0:00 Introduction3:30 Herbal Apprenticeship Programs Explained6:00 Essentials for the Perfect Tea Experience8:00 Autumn & Winter Herbal Tea Blends Introduction9:23 Deep Dive: Rooibos, Ginger & Cardamom11:23 More Chai Herbs: Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, & Cloves15:30 Adding Milk for the Perfect Blend16:30 Quick Evening Tea Blends (Tea Bags)18:00 Comfort Herbs: Chamomile & the Mint Family21:22 Conclusion & Final Thoughts

In today’s episode, I’m diving into a topic I’ve been thinking about a lot lately: the deep relationship between our nervous system, endocrine system, and digestive system—and how these three powerful systems work together to shape our mood climate.We often talk about emotions as if they are our mood, but they’re not the same. Emotions come and go like shifting weather patterns, while mood is more like the long-term climate of our inner world. In this video, I explore what actually influences our mood, how our physiological systems interact, and why understanding this triad can give us more tools for emotional regulation, mental health, and overall well-being.I also share why the choices we make in the heat of an emotional moment can shape our longer-term mood, and how becoming aware of these patterns can help us cultivate more stability, resilience, and self-understanding.We will focus on three adaptogens which specifically address the mood triangle:- Rhodiola- Tulsi- SchisandraIf you’ve ever wondered why your mood lingers long after an emotion has passed, or how your body’s internal systems contribute to how you feel day after day, this conversation will give you a clearer, more empowered perspective.🌿 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/ ———— MY ONLINE COURSES 🌱🌝 Roots & Spheres Class: https://bit.ly/RootsAndSpheres  🌿Herbal Foundations Apprenticeship: https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram————Sources:Rhodiola - https://www.herbalist-alchemist.com/shop-products-rhd-rhodiola-extract Schisandra - https://www.herbalist-alchemist.com/shop-products-scd-schisandra-extract Tulsi - https://shop.organicindiausa.com/collections/teas-infusions Reishi - https://hostdefense.com/products/reishi-capsules?variant=38115227402 Chapters: The Mood Triangle: Simple Rhodiola, Tulsi, And Food Secrets That Calm Stress Fast00:00 – Begins01:30 – What Is Mood? Emotions vs. Mood03:30 – The Mood Triangle: Nervous, Endocrine, and Digestive Systems05:45 – The Endocrine System & Neurotransmitters (Serotonin, Dopamine, GABA, Norepinephrine)08:00 – The Role of the Nervous System: Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic09:30 – The Digestive System & Food: Gut Microbiome & Nourishment11:00 – Energetics of Food: Seasonal Diets and Mood12:30 – Herbs for Mood: St. John’s Wort, Milky Oats, Lemon Balm14:00 – Dopamine, Adaptogens: Rhodiola, Tulsi, Schisandra16:45 – Case Studies: Support for "Wired & Tired" & Burnout18:30 – Practical Herbal Routines & Mushroom Support (Reishi)20:00 – Tips & Life Hacks: Daily Rhythms, Reframing Anxiety22:15 – Recap & Final Thoughts on Mood Regulation

As November settles in, I can already feel the buzz of the holidays approaching. Whether you’re looking forward to this season or feeling a little overwhelmed, taking a few small steps now can make all the difference in how grounded and joyful you feel when the celebrations arrive.In this episode, I’m sharing five folk wisdom tips to help you prepare for the holidays—starting today. You’ll learn how to care for your body using simple seasonal wisdom (like protecting your neck, back, and feet from the cold), easy ways to nourish yourself with warming foods, and some heartfelt herbal gift ideas you can create at home.🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyXWe’ll explore: 🌿 How traditional Chinese and folk medicine view cold protection 🍲 Why soups and broths are your best allies this season 🎁 Simple, meaningful herbal gifts like tea blends and sacred protector jars 💚 How to weave care and creativity into your holiday ritualsThese timeless practices will help you stay healthy, centered, and inspired—so you can actually enjoy the holidays instead of just getting through them.If you found these tips helpful, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more herbal wisdom and seasonal wellness inspiration!🎫 Upcoming Events - https://tinyurl.com/3y4xp6kc 🔗 Sky House Herb Website - https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/ ———— MY ONLINE COURSES 🌱🌝 Roots & Spheres Class: https://bit.ly/RootsAndSpheres  🌿Herbal Foundations Apprenticeship: https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram————ResourcesBulk Herb Suppliers - Mountain Rose Herbs: https://mountainroseherbs.com/catalog/herbs-spices  - Oshala Herb Farm: https://oshalafarm.com/ Tiny Glass Herb Jars with Cork Stoppers - https://amzn.to/4ow0LA0 Red and White Bakers Twine - https://www.etsy.com/search?q=red%20and%20white%20bakers%20twine&ref=search_bar Chapters: Folk Wisdom Tips: 5 Ways to Prepare for the Holidays Starting Now!0:00 - Intro to Sky House Herbs Podcast 0:30 - Holiday Preparation Tips 1:45 - Traditional Chinese Medicine Winter Protection 3:15 - Protecting Your Neck, Back, and Feet 5:30 - Warming Foot Bath Ritual 6:00 - Winter Nutrition: The Power of Soup 8:30 - Universal Herbal Gift Ideas 9:45 - Herbal Tea Blend Tutorial 11:30 - Creating Sacred Protector Herb Jars 14:15 - Herbal Infused Oils: A Healing Gift 16:45 - Christmas Tree Needle Oil Hack 17:30 - Douglas Fir Healing Oil Benefits 19:00 - Closing Thoughts and Gift Inspiration