In the middle of a jungle ceremony a few years ago, a shaman told me, “Sometimes you have to break down in order to break through.” One of the essential truths on the ancestral healing path is that crisis and transformation often go hand in hand. This crisis can come in a variety of shapes and forms ...
We’re on day 17 of lockdown in our house and even though I work from home a lot of the time— it’s easy to get antsy when staying home is a requirement, not a choice. The collective vibe of the world can feel uncertain these days and many are riding a wild pendulum that swings between anxiety and ...
We certainly live in unusual times, don’t we? When the news headlines are filled with fear and uncertainty, it’s easy to be thrown off keel and get into our heads. But the elders have taught for thousands of years that personal evolution doesn’t occur without a little ruckus, just like new seeds won’t...
Spring has sprung up here in the Northern Hemisphere and it does the heart good to hear those birds chirping again outside! Today, I want to talk about one springtime flower that grows in almost every state and contains highly medicinal qualities, but is often considered a ‘weed.’ Ever wondered why ...
Over the past week of fearsome news headlines and mind-numbing statistics, two famous words from Douglas Adams’ famous novel Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy have been looping through my mind… “Don’t Panic.” When I first read that advice in high school, I didn’t realize how profound it was. ...
When we filmed Remedy, I had the honor of sitting down with the godmother of American herbalism, Rosemary Gladstar, at her magical home in Vermont. I have to admit, I was nervous going into this interview because she’s, well, one of my heroes 🙂 Today, I’d love to share a quick video from our ...
Today I want to reveal a secret about a well-known herb. It’s a yummy spice that people associate with desserts and sweets, because of it’s warming and mouth-watering taste…. I’m talking about cinnamon! But cinnamon is so much more than a key ingredient for holiday festivities — it’s also ...
Twenty years ago, the term “autoimmune disease” was virtually unspoken of. It certainly wasn’t something you would see in the big news headlines – like cancer, AIDs or heart disease. Well, the world now knows better… according to the National Institute of Health, “approximately 23.5 million ...
I’ve got a delicious and nutritious treat to share with you today! Our resident herbalist Tara has put together a video for an easy-to-make medicinal broth that’s packed with healing ingredients. (The best part is that you can tweak it to fit your family’s dietary needs and tastebuds, which is always a ...
I’ve got something really cool to share with you today. Last week, my friend and Taoist Grandmaster, Pedram Shojai, showed me a powerful secret to calm your mind and tap into the infinite life-force energy that surrounds you. This might sound a little “out there” to some, but there are things you simply...
A few years ago, I took a trip up to the coastal wilderness of Northern California to meet with Native American elder, Dennis Martinez. Born of O’odham and Chicano heritage, Dennis has spent his life educating both native and non-native people in the practices of indigenous reforestation and wild ...
“Sometimes all it takes is a warm cup of chamomile tea and a hug to make a miracle’ ~ Amanda McQuade Crawford, herbalist Do you recall the last time you felt really peaceful? That deep calm feeling when you “Woke up smiling and the world smiled back. ” Are you one of those rare people who have ...