“is this for me?” Herbs For Living FAQ
Lots of people have been reaching out with questions about Herbs for Living, and I'm thrilled that y'all are excited!
The question I've been asked the most is this: "Is this right for me based on my experience level?"
Obviously, I can't answer this without getting in-depth info from you. But I can do my best.
I created Herbs for Living for the following people:
Totally beginner herbalists
Intermediate herbalists (folks who've taken a few herbal courses, including foundational level courses)
Herbalists who've had advanced herbal training but haven't worked with herbs energetically/magically/spiritually
Herbs for Living will be a combo of medicinal herbalism that's good for beginners but will still contain new info for people who've studied a bit. It will also be filled with info that's not strictly medicinal, such as how to put together a care package for someone who's grieving, how to make AMAZING herbal mocktails, what to put on a work-from-home altar to enhance your focus, etc.
It goes beyond what you'd learn in a foundational herbal course and applies herbalism to the things you actually go through in life.
You know, like preparing for family holiday events or coming home from a meeting feeling angry. Or dredging up old resentments so you can release them or pulling forth the courage to set a boundary with your in-laws/landlord/neighbor who really can't take a hint.
Now that I'm writing more about this, I realize that Herbs for Living will be more like herbalism meets self-help, with a flair of plant magic.
If that's something you're into, join me!
I've listed each class below so you can get a sense of what we'll be covering.
I'll be here making adjustments to my work-from-home altar.
P.S. The first class is Herbs for Boundaries. Because boundaries are foundational to a happy life. Need help in this area?
Herbs for Living
herbalism for people with emotions
This 12-month online course will walk you through life’s big feelings.
Each class will guide you through medicinal herbalism, personal ritual, and delicious support for life’s major emotions and processes.
The scoop on each class:
February: Herbs for Boundaries
Only you can set the boundaries you need. Learn how to have the courage to set them ;) And which herbs can help.
+ Immune System
March: Herbs for When you’re Stuck
Learn how to embrace “sitting in the mud”… and also how to move from mud puddle to rushing river (or babbling brook).
+ Lymphatic system
April: Herbs for Existential Despair
Do your Earth Day festivities come with a a heaping dose of doom? Join the club. We’ll get philosophical + herby.
+ Nervous System
May: Herbs for Actually Taking Care of Yourself
You know that a drop of prevention is worth an ounce of… how does the saying go? Herbs shine as preventative care. Learn which herbs to use, and how to get yourself to actually use them.
+Tonic Herbs
June: Herbs for Celebration + Partying
Note: deliciousness is a great vehicle for medicine.
+ Mocktails, Cocktails, Oxymels and herbal treats
July: Herbs for Being Brutally Honest with Yourself
Self-honesty is the key to being happy with your life. Which is why it’s so damn hard. Tap into your deepest reserves of courage and emerge with the truths you’ve been conveniently ignoring.
+ Thyroid and HPA Axis function
August: Herbs for Anger + Resentment
A fun topic, I know. Nonetheless, very important.
+Liver
September: Herbs for Focus + Clarity
Clarity is the key to knowing what steps to take, and focus is key to taking those steps. Learn which herbs to call upon for help.
+Brain & Eye Health
October: Herbs for Grieving + Sadness
Grief is a journey of the heart. It is both a process and a space, uniquely personal and widely shared, something that feels contracting even as our hearts expand to accommodate it. Herbs can deeply support you in this process.
+ Heart and Lungs
November: Herbs for Holiday Stress
Do I even need to describe this?
+ Digestion
December: Herbs for Rest
Or this?
+ Sleep
January: Herbs for Manifesting
For the last class, we get full-on magical. Spells, all that. Also, workbooks & journalling questions, because those are fun.
+ Magic
