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In this episode of the Woo Woo Mum podcast, host Alexandra Sheppard engages in a heartfelt conversation with Mel Green, an academic and budding herbalist. They explore Mel's journey into herbalism, her health challenges, and the empowerment that comes from reclaiming one's health and cultural roots. The discussion delves into the importance of intuition in motherhood, the emotional challenges faced by black mothers raising autistic children, and the significance of community and ancestral practices. Mel shares insights on creating a spiritual toolkit and the realities of balancing motherhood with personal well-being.

Takeaways

• Mel's journey into herbalism was triggered by health issues.
• She faced medical dismissiveness and sought alternative healing.
• Herbalism connects her to her ancestral roots and cultural practices.
• Daily rituals and teas have become part of her spiritual practice.
• Motherhood has taught her to trust her intuition more.
• Writing a book about black mothers raising autistic children was a collaborative effort.
• Emotional challenges in parenting require community support.
• Intuition is a vital part of a spiritual toolkit for mothers.
• Mel emphasizes the importance of agency in healthcare decisions.
• The conversation highlights the need for representation in literature.

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