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Today is about the hidden cost of ignoring how we are really feeling. It's based on a conversation with a recent patient who had been pushing through life for a long time. She finally burst into tears at an appointment when finally asked how she was doing. 2022 was a rough year for a lot of people, so let this episode be a reminder that you don't have to be strong all the time. And for those of yo...

Do you want to make these goals easy with a supercharged formula? That is what today's episode is all about! New years tends to be about bringing in a flurry of goals, but most of the time goals fall off by January. So listen for a refresher on the ideal framework for goal setting and practices that will keep you on track with those goals.   Check out our  show notes  for more information. Let's k...

The best way to kick off the Christmas season is to talk about Frankincense and all of the ways it can keep you company during this time of year. Frankincense plays a part in numerous religious rituals, and it has several medicinal uses. Listen to this final episode of 2022 to learn about a versatile and healing herbal ally.   Check out our  show notes  for more information. Let's keep this conver...

As 2022 comes to a close, your team is likely focused on the transition that lays ahead. Today I will share how you can help your team end their year on a collective high. Maybe your team is looking forward to the new year, scrambling to finish projects, or looking ahead to the projects of the coming year. Wherever your team happens to be, there is one thing that will turbo charge the process.

Have you noticed how addicted everyone is to the hustle? We are in a mindset that hard work equals success. But this episode will point you down a different path. Living off adrenaline can be enticing, but there will come a point where it's not sustainable. What if instead of hustling to start that new business, what if you chose to do it with ease and grace? You can accomplish this by focusing on...

The beautiful, orange, sunshine flower of calendula is so wonderful to gaze upon. And as a medicinal herb, this flower has so many different healing properties. Also known as English Marigold or Pot Marigold, Calendula is a true herbal ally. It grows all year and it will grow anywhere, so this herb is accessible to you even if you don't happen to have a green thumb. Listen to the episode today to...

The holiday season is here, and many of you are probably thinking about holiday gifts. Today I am sharing my three favorite herbal gifts that also have the benefit of providing something you can do with the family. Listen for specific recipes and instructions to creating lovely herbal gifts for yourself and your family to enjoy over the holidays.   Check out our  show notes  for more information....

Today is a case study of a client that needed to destress her team. She was burning herself out by giving without replenishing. Managing your team is an Olympic sport, so I am sharing how my client could destress herself while also healing her team.   Check out our  show notes  for more information. Let's keep this conversation going on  Instagram .

Chances are you have been through a lot of changes in the past few years. We have all been through a lot collectively. Large amounts of change can take its toll on people mentally, so in the episode today, I am sharing three ways that you can effectively cope with change.   Check out our  show notes  for more information. Let's keep this conversation going on  Instagram .

Marshmallow is a traditional European herb and it's a must for any herbal first-aid kit. In the episode today, we will talk about marshmallows' many uses in healing both the inside and outside of the body. This herb is no longer included in the fluffy sweet that commonly shares its name. But in the episode today, you will learn why it has traditionally been included in many sweet treats as well as...

Marshmallow is a traditional European herb and it's a must for any herbal first-aid kit. In the episode today, we will talk about marshmallows' many uses in healing both the inside and outside of the body. This herb is no longer included in the fluffy sweet that commonly shares its name. But in the episode today, you will learn why it has traditionally been included in many sweet treats as well as...

When was the last time you had an impactful conversation? If it has been a while, it might be that you are waiting for it to happen on its own. Powerful conversations arise when managers are intentionally creating the environment for them on the team. In the episode today, we will share the framework you will need to create great conversations on your team.   Check out our  show notes  for more in...

Very few people are very clear on what they want their life to be about. Do you have a plan for how you will get to your biggest life goals? How focused are you on your ultimate life vision? In the episode today, we talk about things that are often not considered when thinking about that ultimate life vision.   Check out our  show notes  for more information. Let's keep this conversation going on ...

Turmeric is one of those herbs everyone has heard about, and for a good reason. So for this herbal ally episode, we will talk about how to use it and some favorite home, turmeric-based remedies. It's packed full of antioxidants, and it's best known for its use as a culinary spice. But in the herbal medicine area, it is a great anti-inflammatory and it supports heart health. There are many other me...

A lot of people seek the help of an herbalist because they are exhausted. A lot of herbs can help with this, but lasting results come when we choose to work with our bodies and put foundational practices into place. Today, we are talking about 3 easy practices that will help you overcome exhaustion and reduce the likelihood of burnout.   Check out our  show notes  for more information. Let's keep...

A lot of people seek the help of an herbalist because they are exhausted. A lot of herbs can help with this, but lasting results come when we choose to work with our bodies and put foundational practices into place. Today, we are talking about 3 easy practices that will help you overcome exhaustion and reduce the likelihood of burnout.   Check out our  show notes  for more information. Let's keep...

One of the biggest mistakes I see managers make is rewarding long hours and disregarding the need for active recovery. In the episode today, I am going to show you exactly how to do that. Sometimes busy professionals need the reminder that we are worthy exactly as we are, and we have no need to perform heroic acts of overwork. It also needs to be noted that a lack of rest can have a poor impact on...

In remembering Queen Elizabeth II, one of the main things being talked about is her dedication to service. So this episode is about how you can show up in service to your community. We also talk about the aspects of Queen Elizabeth's life that allowed her to be such a beacon of service to her country.   Check out our  show notes  for more information. Let's keep this conversation going on  Instagr...

In order to create change, there needs to be space for it. So if you are looking to create something new in your life and find yourself getting stuck, this episode is for you. It might be tempting to say you will let things go when the new thing comes in, but the new actually comes in when we find the courage to do less. If you commit to doing less and allow yourself to find peace in stillness, yo...

Chamomile is the herb of calm. Whatever ailment might be causing tension, or whatever age you might be, chamomile is your ally for calming and relaxation. But in the episode today, I will talk about some of the lesser-known uses for chamomile and the different variations of the herb available on the market today. There is so much research supporting chamomile's ability to calm the nervous system,...

The bee population has it tough, and if we lose our bees, then we lose our crops. So in the episode today, I am sharing some easy ways that you can do your part to save our bee population. While it's true that the bees need our help, we also need them way more than they need us. If we lost our bees, the world's food chains would crumble. So this episode is all about the causes of the declining bee...

Is your life a little crazy right now? Are you tired before the day even begins? If you have a lot on your plate now, this episode will help you turn the page. You get to choose how you want to experience your life, regardless of the current circumstances, am sharing today the one thing that has allowed me to stay calm during chapters of chaos.   Check out our  show notes  for more information. Le...

Thyme is the medicine of the people, and you don't want to begin the winter season without this cold and flu staple in your natural medicine stash. Thyme is loved by gardeners for its heartiness and abilities as an anti-parasitic agent. It's great in the culinary world because of its pungent spiciness. Medicinally, it's the herb for chest and infections. In the episode this week, we talk about Thy...

To dread is to be human. For some, the feeling of dread is fleeting, and for others, it's the tune of life. In today's episode, we are dissecting dread, what it is, how it serves us, and what we can do to unravel and release it. Our emotions provide clues to what we are thinking and believing about ourselves. All emotions are valid and none should be ignored or pushed away. So listen to this episo...

One of the most common mistakes managers make is feeling like they have to make all of the decisions. On a professional level, it causes a decline in productivity for yourself and your team. There is an inner and external change that is needed to turn this pattern around. Today we will focus on the external, and you will learn the number one tool used by high-functioning managers to decide who mak...