I chatted with Emily Morrison, of Wise Women Witchery, for her podcast the Witch Next Door. We came together to talk about my upcoming class "Making Your Own Magical Herbal Apothecary" for the 4th Annual Season of the Witch Virtual Conference October 6th and 7th. But, in our usual style, we meandered through nourishing topics from herbal jar spell, plant communication, moving beyond the fear of herbs, importance of community, and more. 🌼Season of the Witch Conference bit.ly/3sx0GnC 💚 Ways to c...
Sep 23, 2023•38 min•Ep. 59
I'm growing more and more uneasy about using these kinds of word: "invasive", and "alien invaders" when referring to plants. It indicates that these plants are somehow not natural. I explore this topic in this episode.
Aug 10, 2023•18 min
These are words used to describe the purpose of meditation. In Priestess training we practiced of “empty presence”. These skills are useful for honing intuition, plant communion, and memory recall.
Aug 10, 2023•10 min•Ep. 57
Episode 56: The Benefits of aromatherapy and essential oils with guest Amy Anthony In this episode I speak with Amy Anthony who is a certified clinical Aromatherapist and Aromatic Gardner. What is an essential oil? Learn ways to safely use essential oils, how they help our mood, some reasons plants make them, and much more. 🌿 Full Circle Herbals Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/fullcircleherbals 🌿 Amy Anthony’s NYC Aromatica website https://nycaromatica.com/...
Jan 06, 2023•39 min•Ep. 56
In this episode I speak with author Wendy Makoons Geniusz about Anishinaabe botanical knowledge in terms of how colonization affects the Anishinaabeg botanical teachings. Makoons provides examples of how colonizers usurp indigenous botanical knowledge to continue to fuel their imperialistic efforts, even to current times. Also, learn about efforts currently taking place of indigenous people reclaiming botanical knowledge. 💚 Book: Our Knowledge is Not Primitive by Wendy Makoons Geniusz https://a...
Nov 22, 2022•34 min
Let’s go on a magical journey with Michelle Anthony as we take a delicious conversational adventure about paradox, embodiment, shadow work, archetypes, and a Plant Communion with Datura. One little secret about me was revealed as well (not botanical related)! “The real shadow work is catching those feelings of wrongness, holding yourself through them, and choosing to see it another way” by Michelle Anthony “You’re ready to hear the rumble of your inner oracle instead of waiting for the scraps of...
Nov 14, 2022•1 hr 1 min
This episode is with guest Jesse Wolf Hardin who shares with us the importance of being embodied in herbal wisdom; what rewilding is and the process for practicing it. Jesse also shares a bad habit that herbal healers and plants people tend to carry and a way through this challenge. 🌈Plant Healer website https://planthealer.org/ 💚Learn Herbal Wisdom with Archetypes free webinar https://fullcircleherbals.com/learn-herbal-wisdom-with-archetypes/ 🌿 Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/fullcirc...
Nov 04, 2022•51 min•Ep. 53
Something a bit unusual in my teacup today. The yarrow plant isn’t unusual but the way I’m using it is. Also, how I used echinacea tincture for dental care. Announcing the free webinar Learn Herbal Wisdom with the Archetypes and the 3 day workshop after. ⭐ Herbal Pathway Archetypes Quiz bit.ly/QuizArchetypes 💚Learn Herbal Wisdom with Archetypes free webinar https://fullcircleherbals.com/learn-herbal-wisdom-with-archetypes/ 🌿 Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/fullcircleherbals...
Oct 28, 2022•21 min•Ep. 52
Something a bit unusual in my teacup. The yarrow plant isn’t unusual but the way I’m using it is. Also, how I used echinacea tincture for dental care. Announcing the free webinar Learn Herbal Wisdom with the Archetypes and the 3 day workshop after. 🌻Website: https://bit.ly/FCHblog ⭐ Herbal Pathway Archetypes Quiz bit.ly/QuizArchetypes 💚Learn Herbal Wisdom with Archetypes free webinar https://fullcircleherbals.com/learn-herbal-wisdom-with-archetypes/ 🌿 Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/fu...
Oct 28, 2022•21 min•Ep. 51
I’m sharing 2 herbal tisanes today. What is tisane? Come find out! I’ll be talking about Monarda didyma (Oswego tea) and my homemade Brain Blend blend. Plus, find out how to enhance the flavor of an herb. 🌻Website: https://bit.ly/FCHblog ⭐ Herbal Pathway Archetypes Quiz bit.ly/QuizArchetypes 🌝Grow Your Apothecary: Moonthly Plant Lessons https://bit.ly/GrowApoth 🌿 Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/fullcircleherbals...
Oct 10, 2022•17 min
My home made tea blend has nine herbs in it! Come find out which ones I used and why. I’ve named this tea cup and saucer Strawberry Shortcake. Come see what it looks like. I share some tips on how to make herbal tea tasty if a blend doesn’t go so well the first time. 🌻Website: https://bit.ly/FCHblog ⭐ Herbal Pathway Archetypes Quiz bit.ly/QuizArchetypes 🌝Grow Your Apothecary: Moonthly Plant Lessons https://bit.ly/GrowApoth 🌿 Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/fullcircleherbals...
Sep 30, 2022•22 min
My home made tea blend has nine herbs in it! Come find out which ones I used and why. I’ve named this tea cup and saucer Strawberry Shortcake. Come see what it looks like. I share some tips on how to make herbal tea tasty if a blend doesn’t go so well the first time. 🌻Website: https://bit.ly/FCHblog ⭐ Herbal Pathway Archetypes Quiz bit.ly/QuizArchetypes 🌝Grow Your Apothecary: Moonthly Plant Lessons https://bit.ly/GrowApoth 🌿 Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/fullcircleherbals...
Sep 30, 2022•23 min
Find out which two herbs I have in my tea cup today. I share some thoughts about using plants that are right around us rather than far away exotic herbs. Which is better? Find out why attending herbal conferences can be better than reading a popular herbal book. 🌻Website: https://bit.ly/FCHblog ⭐ Herbal Pathway Archetypes Quiz bit.ly/QuizArchetypes 🌝Grow Your Apothecary: Moonthly Plant Lessons https://bit.ly/GrowApoth 🌿 Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/fullcircleherbals...
Sep 26, 2022•21 min
Find out which two herbs I have in my tea cup today. I share some thoughts about using plants that are right around us rather than far away exotic herbs. Which is better? Find out why attending herbal conferences can be better than reading a popular herbal book. 🌻Website: https://bit.ly/FCHblog ⭐ Herbal Pathway Archetypes Quiz bit.ly/QuizArchetypes 🌝Grow Your Apothecary: Moonthly Plant Lessons https://bit.ly/GrowApoth 🌿 Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/fullcircleherbals...
Sep 26, 2022•22 min
This is the video version of What’s in my tea cup 9/16/2022 Tips on how to prepare your home herbal apothecary for when you are sick. These tips are fresh in my mind as I’m coming out of a cold and so is the family. When the home herbalist is sick, who will take care of their herbal needs? Probably the home herbalist. So get yourself prepared ahead of time. 🌻Website: https://bit.ly/FCHblog ⭐ Herbal Pathway Archetypes Quiz bit.ly/QuizArchetypes 🌝Grow Your Apothecary: Moonthly Plant Lessons http...
Sep 16, 2022•21 min•Ep. 45
Tips on how to prepare your home herbal apothecary for when you are sick. These tips are fresh in my mind as I’m coming out of a cold and so is the family. When the home herbalist is sick, who will take care of their herbal needs? Probably the home herbalist. So get yourself prepared ahead of time. 🌻Website: https://bit.ly/FCHblog ⭐ Herbal Pathway Archetypes Quiz bit.ly/QuizArchetypes 🌝Grow Your Apothecary: Moonthly Plant Lessons https://bit.ly/GrowApoth 🌿 Facebook page https://fb.watch/fAmAB...
Sep 16, 2022•22 min•Ep. 44
In this episode Emily Morrison of Wise Women Witchery and I have a conversation about the importance of observing and celebrating the seasons in a way that suits your life and region. We also go down some fun rabbit holes as well! Be a fly on the wall as Erin and Emily try to stay on topic! 🧙🏾♀️Season of the Witch Conference https://bit.ly/3RU6CP0 🍁Fall Equinox Celebration guidesheets https://fullcircleherbals.com/fall-equinox-celebration-guidesheets/ 🍂Fall Equinox Celebration eGuidebook ht...
Sep 10, 2022•27 min
I'll share about the benefits of fire cider recipes, prebiotics from roots, and the bonus gifts for September's Grow Your Apothecary. This is all about what's in my tea cup during a live video that is streamed into Full Circle Herbals Facebook page and YouTube channel, plus in the Plant Priestess Exploration facebook group. 🌻Website: https://bit.ly/FCHblog ⭐ Herbal Pathway Archetypes Quiz bit.ly/QuizArchetypes 🌝Grow Your Apothecary: Moonthly Plant Lessons https://bit.ly/GrowApoth ☕ Teeccino Te...
Sep 09, 2022•19 min
Why am I the “Photographer for the Stars” . . . I mean the JARS? I happened upon an estate sale, went to the basement, and there they were - lonely, dirty, and large jars! And there’s more! Each one had a matching lid. You feel me now? After they sat on the counter drying and of course, sparkling I had the funny idea to give them a photo shoot. Lol! Most herbalists I know would have felt the same about a large-inexpensive-jar-find. Learn some tips on where to find inexpensive jars, how to clean,...
Sep 01, 2022•16 min•Ep. 38
Here's an herbal remedy that I like to have in my home herbal apothecary. It's something that's premade and fairly easy to find in any grocery store. Plus some details about the Grow Your Apothecary: Moonthly Plant Lessons. 🌻Website: https://bit.ly/FCHblog ⭐ Herbal Pathway Archetypes Quiz bit.ly/QuizArchetypes
Sep 01, 2022•17 min•Ep. 41
I’m sitting at a magical spot at the edge of water and stone. Come join me as I speak about what I’m observing, feeling, and hearing from the land, water, plants, and all of the ecosystem. I share with you the lessons I feel coming out of this place. This special exchange is what I call Land Oracling. Here are some highlights of the oracling - the answer is already here, calm water and calm mind, two plants for seasonal allergies. Plus an eagle flew low right in front of me as I recorded! You’ll...
Aug 28, 2022•16 min
Come join me as I observe and listen to the land as I sit on a steep hill neck deep in prairie plants. I share with you the lessons I felt coming out of this place. This special exchange is what I call Land Oracling.
Aug 16, 2022•10 min
What is it like to commune with the plants? I bring you into my experience with some dormant grasses at a favorite place I like to walk. What resonance do these grasses and this ecosystem hold that I'm tuning into? Come find out in this short podcast.
Apr 25, 2022•7 min•Ep. 37
This fun chat with my friend Emily Morrison of Wise Women Witchery focuses on celebrating and honoring Spring Equinox. Come listen to us describe what signs of spring we find in our home states of west-central Wisconsin and northern California. Get your copy of the free mini-guidebook "Spring Equinox Celebration Guidebook" that we made together https://bit.ly/MiniSpringEquinox...
Mar 07, 2022•28 min•Ep. 36
I have a new yard which means making new gardens, learning about the plants already growing, and connecting with the lands. Join me as I take a walk through my yard describing how to make a lasagna garden, why I dislike black plastic in landscape design, and the reason I cut down a tree. Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/fullcircleherbals/ Plant Priestess Exploration Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plantpriestessexploration Website: www.fullcircleherbals.com...
Nov 11, 2021•22 min
Goldenrod is a flowering plant commonly found in North America during the late summer. Despite its reputation for being a nuisance, it has many beneficial properties. Its leaves and flowers are used in teas and elixirs and have a wide range of health benefits. What else can this herb do? We'll explore all of this and more in this week’s episode. Join Erin LaFaive for live mini-lessons on the video podcast HERBS (Herbs with Erin - Remedies for Body and Spirit). This Video Podcast takes place ever...
Aug 31, 2021•11 min
Echinacea is known for its effective treatment of respiratory conditions, healing a sore throat, and many immune-boosting benefits. Summer is a wonderful time to enjoy this herb and discover its ability to help with pain and inflammation. Its bright purple flowers bloom in mid-summer. What else can this herb do? We'll explore all of this and more in this week’s episode. Join Erin LaFaive for live mini-lessons on the video podcast HERBS (Herbs with Erin - Remedies for Body and Spirit). This Video...
Aug 12, 2021•20 min
In this episode, Erin explores different herbs that support the lungs. Herbs can alleviate symptoms of colds, allergies, and other lung concerns. Herbs can also be used in advance to support the whole system and as a preventative measure. Join Erin LaFaive for live mini-lessons on the video podcast HERBS (Herbs with Erin - Remedies for Body and Spirit). This Video Podcast takes place every Tuesday in the Full Circle Herbals Facebook page, Plant Priestess Exploration Facebook group, and Full Circ...
Jul 28, 2021•17 min
This episode explores leaves and their functions from the perspective of herbalism and the Plant Priestess. Leaves serve many purposes; they are considered one of the organs of plants. Today, Erin examines them through the element of air. Join Erin LaFaive for live mini-lessons on the video podcast HERBS (Herbs with Erin - Remedies for Body and Spirit). This Video Podcast takes place every Tuesday in the Full Circle Herbals Facebook page, Plant Priestess Exploration Facebook group, and Full Circ...
Jul 21, 2021•19 min
As a plant priestess synchronizing with nature is fundamental to the way we live and learn. Each element has its gifts and lessons to provide perspective into our lives. Join Erin LaFaive for live mini-lessons on the video podcast HERBS (Herbs with Erin - Remedies for Body and Spirit). This month is all about the element of air. This Video Podcast takes place every Tuesday in the Full Circle Herbals Facebook page, Plant Priestess Exploration Facebook group, and Full Circle Herbals YouTube channe...
Jul 16, 2021•16 min
