Real Life Herbalism. Intentional Evolution. A Self Care Space for Midlife Women.
“Go outside and play!” I'm willing to bet that, like me, that's something you used to hear a lot when you were a kid. Or maybe you didn't even need to be told—you just went outside to play because that's what you did. That's what kids do. Riding bikes, swimming, adventures in the woods…all part... Continue Reading →
Gut health is not particularly glamorous. Nobody gets excited about talking about digestion, bowel habits, bloating, or the trillions of microorganisms currently setting up residence in their intestines. But I think we need to talk about it anyway. Over the years, I've noticed that when I'm consistently eating in a way that supports my digestive... Continue Reading →
Tulsi is one of the first herbs that I ever wrote about, and after several years, it's one that I continue to use regularly. I was initially intrigued by a quote that referred to tulsi as “liquid yoga.” As someone who understood the benefits of yoga, but couldn't find the time (or discipline) to commit... Continue Reading →
In my last post, we talked about how inflammation affects us in midlife. In that post, I touched on ways that we can reduce that inflammation, but I wanted to take the time to look deeper into one aspect of the overall strategy. The foods we put into our bodies. Something we do every single... Continue Reading →
Inflammation. If you've spent any time reading about health and wellness, you've almost certainly come across that word. It's linked to heart disease. Diabetes. Arthritis. Alzheimer's disease. It seems to show up in almost every conversation about long-term health. It definitely sounds important—but also a little vague, and if we're being honest, a little buzzword-y.... Continue Reading →
For most of my life, I thought of boundaries mostly as something you set with difficult people. You know the type. The overbearing relative. The demanding (or lazy) coworker. The person who calls at the worst possible time and keeps you on the phone for an hour after you've made it clear that you don't... Continue Reading →
Lemon balm was one of the very first herbs I learned about as a beginner herbalist. All these years later, it’s still one of those plants I use and recommend consistently. It is, without a doubt, one of my absolute favorites. It works gently, it’s incredibly easy to grow, and it actually tastes delicious, with... Continue Reading →
So, full disclosure here… For the past few weeks, I have really been in the pressure cooker, dealing with everything I write about here and more. One crazy day leads to the next and somehow weeks have gone by and I feel like I haven’t had time to breathe. Just that constant go that leaves... Continue Reading →
For years, many of us in midlife operated on autopilot, moving through busy schedules, putting others first, and pushing past fatigue. By the time we reach 40, many of us start to realize that we have less energy and more responsibilities than ever before. Suddenly, our reliable habits of running on coffee and sheer will... Continue Reading →
There comes a distinct point in midlife when many of us stop for a moment and realize we are carrying far more than we ever used to. Suddenly, we're in a season of life where the demands on our time, energy, and emotions seem to peak all at once. Think about the sheer volume of... Continue Reading →
