Actaea Holistic

GOOD GRIEF
:
As of late I’ve found myself sopping in grief.
I don’t know what to share in this space.
Life slipping away yet flourishing all at once.
What beauty and complexity this earth beholds.
How can this world be so beautiful when such harsh realities exist? How can we find the light when others have burnt out? I’m sure we all sit with this at times. The extremes can be so rattling. Hope is the only way I know to survive. I know I am so fortunate.

 I have so much gratitude for what gives me hope.

Little seeds bursting through the soil give me hope.
Flowers opening after rain give me hope.
A hug after devastation gives me hope.
The laughter of children gives me hope.
The first gasping breath and that shrill cry of a new life gives me hope.
Wobbly legs learning to walk, that fall and persist give me hope.
Slowness gives me hope.
Listening gives me hope.
Bird song gives me hope.

I take these little gifts the world has to offer and I cherish them. I take my grief and I alchemize. I find myself turning heart break into treasure that maybe will bring others joy or relief.

I found myself in my garden formulating with gifts brought forth - something that seems as mundane as an herbal insect repellent. I caught myself and recognized this was me transmuting my sorrow into something beautiful. Something that beholds so much complexity. The balance of life and death - this gift that disrupts so much. I felt called to share this with you.

Thanks for being here.
Thank you for trust.
Thank you for willingness. 
I’m grateful to walk this plant path.
I’m grateful for all that it helps me to see. 🌱💛✨

Another sweet babe has entered the world. 🌱

I am so very honored to walk this path between worlds with birthers. What a gift it is to hold the hand of those who bring forth life. Grateful to be trusted as a Birth Doula. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.💗💫🌀

I’ve been a little quieter than usual over here and it’s been nice. Feeling a bit uninspired as far social media goes - but this right here speak volumes that life indeed goes on.

Hello my friends! I apologize to be a few days late with the opening of registrati0n - I was a bit distracted with birth and celebrating mothers. Alas, hurrah the time has come! Put June 7th on your calendar! I look forward to walking with you. 💜🌱✨

Embarking into the postpartum period is such a tender time. Even if we’ve done it before. Each one is different than the last. Here’s a little reminder that if you’re feeling depleted to lean on your plant allies. Fill your cup - find solace in familiarity. Tread lightly but don’t stray from the path. Here’s a short list of some of my favorites to nourish + nurture the postpartum dyad. Postpartum is 4ever. 💘

Remember plants are potent and powerful medicine. Consider herb+drug interactions.

Hello my friends. Expecting or know somebody who is? I have space in my calendar this summer to support two more births. Please don’t hesitate to reach out and see if we’d be a good fit. 💫✨

Happy Herbalist Day! I didn’t know this was a holiday but what better way to celebrate than to announce that my favorite workshop is happening once again! And what better time? The earth is waking up and there is so much medicine right outside our doors! Join me to learn the ins and outs of making your very own extracts! Learn about potent medicinal plant constituents and which mentruum the may be the most soluble in. This is a great class for anyone who’s just learning the foundations of herbalism or anyone who’s ready to take their apothecary to the next level. Hope to see you there 💖