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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:queenofair@aramsound.com 

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