Real Life Herbalism. Intentional Evolution. A Self Care Space for Midlife Women.
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 →
Weight gain in midlife, particularly around the belly, is one of the most common complaints of perimenopausal women. A little while back, the exact same diet and the exact same exercise routines I’ve always used suddenly resulted in a few extra pounds. I didn't realize it was happening until I noticed that my clothes weren’t... Continue Reading →
I’m not quite sure when it happened, but there came a point in the last few years when self-care stopped feeling like a luxurious indulgence and started feeling like a necessity. It started with an eye-opening realization that a lifetime of running on stress, caffeine, skipped meals, and people-pleasing was finally catching up with me.... Continue Reading →
Perimenopause can feel so confusing. One minute you feel fine… and the next you’re sweaty, anxious, exhausted, irrationally irritated, and wondering why your body feels so unfamiliar. And the most frustrating part? You can be doing “everything right” and still feel completely off balance thanks to unpredictable hormone fluctuations. This is where many women begin... Continue Reading →
Think for a minute about last night…How did you fall asleep? How did you actually end up in bed? Did you drift off peacefully and intentionally…or did you basically pass out from exhaustion? Did you crash on the couch watching your favorite TV show only to wake up at 2AM…maybe with an empty bag of... Continue Reading →
Pathways and Potions 