What happens when the herbalist is the one who’s run down, overwhelmed… and not taking her own herbs?

In today’s episode, I’m getting more personal than usual. Over the past six months, I’ve been injured or sick more often than I’d like to admit. In the last month alone, I caught what was going around twice—and I was slow to recover. If a client told me that story, I’d immediately say, “Let’s figure out what’s going on.”

The truth? I already knew. Long-term stress.

A family member recently said to me, “Physician, heal thyself.” Ouch. She wasn’t wrong. I spend my days helping others build herbal protocols that are thoughtful, specific, and sustainable—but I had quietly pushed my own needs to the back burner. And eventually, my body made sure I couldn’t ignore it anymore.

I’ll be honest—I feel a little vulnerable sharing this. It’s not easy to admit when you’re struggling, especially when you’re the one people come to for guidance. But if opening up about my season of stress, slow recovery, irritability, and emotional heaviness helps even one of you feel less alone—or nudges you to prioritize your own support—then it’s worth it.

In this episode, I walk you through the exact herbal regimen I’m currently using to rebuild resilience, stabilize my mood, and support my immune system. I share:

• 🌿 Why Skullcap is my go-to for overstimulation, irritability, and that “everything is too much” feeling
• 🌞 How St. John’s Wort brings emotional lift when things start to feel dark and heavy (plus important safety considerations)
• 💧 When Blue Vervain helps with tension, stubbornness, and that tight, overachieving drive
• 🌱 Why I chose Shatavari as my adaptogen for dryness, perimenopausal shifts, immune support, and nervous system resilience

I’ll go into dosing, preparation methods (tea vs. tincture vs. powder), and how I simplified everything into one manageable tincture blend—because consistency matters, and even the best herbs won’t help if we don’t take them.

This isn’t medical advice—just education and a window into how I personally work with plants during a high-stress season. As always, do your own research and consult appropriately, especially if you’re on medications.

More than anything, this episode is about humility, resilience, and remembering that sometimes we all need to pause and apply the wisdom we so freely give to others.

If this conversation resonates with you, I’d be so grateful if you’d leave a review, share the episode with a friend, or reach out. Your support helps this podcast reach more people who may need it.

Thank you for being here. Truly. 🌿