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As a clinical herbalist, one of the reasons I love this time of year is because our kitchens become little apothecaries of their own. The holiday herbs we reach for when preparing our favorite seasonal dishes have long histories of supporting digestion, providing antioxidant compounds, and bringing comfort during the colder months...

Even here in the desert, where autumn arrives with a slower touch than most, I feel it. The light softens, the evenings cool, the air carries something both melancholy and beautiful at the same time. And as an herbalist, this is honestly one of my favorite moments of the entire year because Samhain herbs have always been woven into humanity's relationship with this season in the most profound and beautiful ways. So let us talk about Samhain...

I want to start this one from a personal place... If you read my last newsletter, you already know that I am in the middle of a really hard season. A broken foot. Mold in my home. Canceled travel plans. A nervous system that has had just about enough. And a heart that is doing its best to hold all of it with grace. It is in these moments that I am most grateful for the tools I have spent years learning and teaching...

Long before plastic pumpkins and bags of candy, autumn was a season of gathering roots, preserving the last herbs from the garden, lighting fires against the growing darkness, and preparing the body and the home for winter. Plants were not simply food or medicine. They were woven into stories about protection, spirits, divination, death, remembrance, and the mysterious boundary between the visible and invisible worlds...

Every October without fail, my inbox starts filling up with messages from people in my community saying some version of the same thing... "I do not know what is happening but my body is falling apart." And I always want to say the same thing back. I know. I feel it too. And there is actually a name for it. The October Slide...

Autumn is my FAVORITE season to practice herbalism! There is something about the way the world changes this time of year that makes me feel more connected to the plants, to the rhythms of nature, and to my own body than any other season. The days shorten. The light shifts into something softer and more golden. The air carries that particular coolness that feels like an exhale after a long hot summer. And above us, the constellations of Libra, Scorpio, and Sagittarius carry us

I am heading to Washington D.C. and my suitcase is already half full of herbs. If you know me at all, you are not even a little surprised by that. But here's the thing... Travel is genuinely a lot for the body. And when you are living with EDS, POTS, and MCAS, that statement takes on a whole new level of meaning. We are not just navigating the normal travel stressors of flight times, security lines, and unfamiliar hotel beds. We are also managing...

One of the most beautiful things herbalism has taught me is how to pay attention to these subtle transitions. We do not have to wake up on the first day of fall and suddenly exchange all of our summer habits for autumn ones. Nature does not work that way. Neither do our bodies. Instead we can create a bridge. And that is exactly what I want to help you do today...

If Leo season is the life of the party, Virgo season is the friend who quietly tidies up afterward and makes sure everyone got home safe. And honestly? As a Taurus Sun with a Cancer Moon and Cancer Rising, Virgo season might be my favorite transition of the entire year. My earth sign placements love nothing more than steady routines, nourishing rituals, and the slow satisfying work of tending things. My Cancer placements crave emotional safety and deep nourishment. Virgo seas

Gut Garden Tea is here. And if you have been following along and know my story, you already know how personal this one is for me. Living with EDS, MCAS, and complex digestive challenges has taught me something that no textbook ever quite captured. Healing the gut is not about finding one miracle herb or one perfect protocol. It is about consistently showing up for your body with gentleness, patience, and the right kind of nourishment. Every single day...

What I love about herbs for sleep is how they work. They do not knock you out or force anything. Instead they help your body feel safe enough to rest. And for those of us whose nervous systems have been stuck in survival mode, those are incredibly important things! These are the best herbs for sleep when you have a chronic illness...

As someone with a Taurus Sun, Cancer Moon, and Cancer Rising, Leo season always feels like a beautiful nudge from the universe. My Cancer placements love nothing more than staying home, nurturing, and keeping things cozy and safe. But Leo reminds me that after we have tended our inner world, it is time to let our gifts be seen. To step into the light a little. To take up space without apologizing for it. Here are the herbs I am reaching for this Leo season and why I love the

Okay can we just take a moment to appreciate the Summer Solstice? The longest day of the year. The sun at its absolute peak. Herbs flourishing, flowers blooming, and the whole earth basically showing off. I am here for all of it. As an herbalist, the summer solstice is one of my favorite moments in the entire year. It feels like nature is saying "look at everything I made for you." And I genuinely cannot help but feel grateful every. single. time. But here is the thing about

I have lived in this body my entire life. The dizzy spells. The exhaustion that no amount of rest seemed to touch. The sensory overload. The gut issues. The migraines. The feeling that my body was constantly working against me in ways I could not explain and doctors could not seem to see. It was not until I was 55 years old that I finally had a name for it. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome...

Hot climates don't just challenge your comfort, they challenge your whole system. Summer in places like Phoenix means your body is constantly working to cool down, replenish lost minerals, soothe inflammation, and maintain circulation. Most people reach for cold water. Smart herbalists reach for that too... and then they add the plants that have been doing exactly this work for thousands of years...

Spring asks your body to shift gears... FAST! The lymphatic system starts moving more, the liver begins deeper detoxification, and the immune system reacts to increased environmental exposure (hello pollen). For those managing chronic conditions like POTS, MCAS, EDS, or chronic pain, this shift can feel even more intense.

For those living with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, summer can feel like both a blessing and a challenge. Warm weather naturally causes blood vessels to dilate, which can make it harder for the body to regulate blood pressure and circulation. Add in fluid loss from sweating, and suddenly even a simple outing can feel overwhelming. But this is where herbs shine...

If you have been following along here for a while, you know that I love weaving the wisdom of astrology into my herbal practice. The seasons, the planetary energies, the rhythms of nature, they all speak to each other in the most beautiful ways. And as an herbalist, tuning into those energies helps me choose plants that feel not just physically supportive, but deeply aligned with what the moment is calling for...

I live with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, POTS, and chronic pain. That means I know firsthand what it feels like to wake up exhausted before the day has even started. I know what it's like to have pain that shifts and morphs and never quite lets you forget it's there. And I know how isolating it can feel when your body is fighting battles that nobody else can see. It's a big part of why I became an herbalist. Not because herbs are a magic fix (they are not, and I will never tell yo

Soursop, also known as Graviola or Annona muricata, is one of those plants that feels both nourishing and deeply medicinal at the same time. If you’ve ever seen it, it’s hard to forget. A soft green fruit with gentle spines on the outside and a creamy, tangy flesh on the inside. It has been used for generations across the Caribbean, Central and South America, and parts of Africa, not just as food, but as a trusted plant ally.