Keeping Well with Gabrielle

In this episode, I sit down with Jen, a former chain pharmacist turned herbalist, to talk about plant medicine, hormone health, menstrual cycle wisdom, and affordable wellness.If you’ve ever felt failed by the system, confused about birth control, or curious about herbs and womb care, this conversation is for you.We trace Jen’s journey from growing up in a Western medicine family in West Texas, becoming a pharmacist at 22, and working inside the health insurance system with foster kids and gender-affirming care, to radically reorienting her life around herbalism, plant medicine, and womb-centered healing.Inside this conversation, we explore:- How Jen went from 15 years as a chain pharmacist to studying herbalism and crafting her own medicines- The moment at Good Medicine Confluence that completely changed her understanding of menstrual cycles, oral contraceptives, and hormone balance-Why she chose to remove her IUD and support her hormonal health with plant allies-The difference between pharmaceutical “fixes” and building a relationship with plants-What she’s creating through Potter Apothecary (fire cider, immune elixirs, anxiety support, cycle support & more)-The importance of affordable wellness, community care, and bringing money back into small, heart-led healers-How we can reclaim our connection to our bodies, wombs, and cycles through everyday plant medicineIf you’ve wondered how to bridge Western medicine and herbal wisdom, or you’re craving more accessible, affordable ways to care for your mental, physical, and spiritual health, this episode offers both inspiration and practical insight.Thank you for joining us! We're so glad you're here <3 Xx Gabrielle Find Jen with Potter Apothecary at:www.potter-apothecary.comInstagram: @potterapothecary

This conversation felt really special to share.Sonya is one of my closest friends and someone who has played a deeply supportive role in my own healing journey. This episode is a reflection of both her story and the lived experience I’ve had receiving her work over the years.She shares how the loss of someone close to her led to panic attacks, and how that experience ultimately guided her into supporting others through body-based healing.There’s a natural flow between lightness and depth in this conversation. We laugh, we reflect, and we move through honest moments around anxiety, emotional processing, and what it can look like to feel safe in your body again.Inside this episode, we explore:• grief and how it can show up in the body• anxiety and panic from lived experience• the importance of presence and safe, intentional touch• learning how to feel without shutting down• building a supportive relationship with your bodyIf you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure where to begin, this conversation is a gentle place to land.Follow along:@[email protected]@thisbodyisaportalExplore Sonya’s offerings at thisbodyisaportal.com

This episode is a grounded conversation about grief, loss, and those that are curious about therapy.Gabrielle speaks with Mia Roldan LCSW, whose work is deeply shaped by childhood loss, including losing her mother to suicide. Together, they talk about their healing paths, therapy readiness, finding the right fit, and building tools for resilience and boundaries.They also explore outdoor walk-and-talk therapy as a gentle alternative to traditional clinical settings, and how this layer of care can feel more accessible. If you are navigating grief, anxiety, depression or considering therapy, this episode offers reassurance, perspective, and hope.You are never alone through this journey, and we're so glad you're here <3 Thank you for joining us!XxGabrielle 🎧 Keeping Well with Gabrielle on YouTube Follow along:Instagram: @affordable.wellnessTikTok: @gempire.headspa📚 Mia’s books:Navigating Grief: A Guided Journal How I Feel: Grief Journal for Kids