Real Life Herbalism. Intentional Evolution. A Self Care Space for Midlife Women.
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 →
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 →
Adaptogens refer to a group of herbs, roots, and mushrooms which have been used in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years to promote wellness. The term adaptogen indicates their primary usage -- they help the body adapt to psychological, physical, and environmental stress through a nonspecific resistance. In general, adaptogens are known to... Continue Reading →
Pathways and Potions 