3 Herbs for Resilience with Rebecca Altman + Soft and Cozy Tea Recipe
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 เม.ย. 2024
- Today is a special episode!
That’s partly because I’m with my bestie, Rebecca Altman. But also because we’re talking about something near and dear to both of our hearts: simple and practical ways to build resilience.
Because life’s too short and too precious to be trapped in a dread of Monday mornings, right? “Monday mornings” might not ever go away, but your experience of them can change.
That’s why we’re excited to share a week-long herbal resilience adventure that’s all about fun, ease, and spaciousness! (If you’re already busy or overwhelmed, the last thing you need is anything that feels heavy or takes too much time, right?) This free class is live from April 4th - April 10th.
►►► The Building Resilience Mini Course is now closed. If you'd like us to let you know next time enrollment is open, you can add yourself to the waitlist here:
www.herbalminiadventure.com
To us, resilience isn’t about productivity hacks to keep stuffing more and more into a draining existence. It’s really about being like a willow that’s grounded and rooted, yet able to sway with the wind. It’s the ability to maintain joy and ease amidst life's challenges.
In this episode, we share three herbs that can help you be more resilient when life sends storm winds your way.
Rebecca also shares her Soft & Cozy Tea recipe, which you can download (along with an entire tea recipe ebook) in the Building Resilience Mini Course.
By the end of this episode, you’ll know:
► What really needs to be transformed to build resilience
► Why herbs alone aren’t enough (though they certainly help!)
► The first-time-on-the-show herb that can offer profound support when you’re feeling life's heat a bit too keenly
► An herbal ally that can gradually and gently bring peace to frazzled nerves
► An herb with a remarkable ability to restore balance, from improving sleep cycles to softening stress responses
► Why gentle action can be the most powerful
► and so much more…
For those of you who don’t already know Rebecca, she loves connecting people: to the earth, to plants, to each other, and to themselves. The underlying purpose behind all of her work is to help people remember the feeling of living in alignment with who they truly are, and the larger flow of the universe. She has an online school, called Wonder Botanica, where she teaches people how to connect to the earth, the heart path, and the universe; and works with clients individually to connect them to their own inner guidance.
Rebecca lives in the mountains of Southern California, with her dog, and about a million oak trees. Despite so many reasons not to be, she remains steadfastly hopeful about human beings and this incredible planet.
I’m so excited to share our conversation with you today!
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-- TIMESTAMPS --
02:27 - Introduction to Rebecca Altman
03:54 - The origin of Building Resilience
07:04 - Opposite twinsies
08:46 - Your relationship to your life
12:00 - Building Resilience Mini Course
12:45 - An herb for when you feel burnt-out, fried, and crispy
23:56 - A nutrient-rich herb to soothe and restore the nervous system
34:36 - Soft & Cozy Tea recipe
38:00 - An herb to help restore sleep cycles and support the endocrine system
50:24 - The power of gentle action
56:18 - Herbal tidbit
-- DISCLAIMER --
The herbal and plant information in this video is for educational purposes only. The information contained is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other medical professional. If you have or suspect that you have a serious health problem, promptly contact your health care provider. Always consult with a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or have a medical condition.
Earlier this afternoon I gathered all my tea bags and organized them into a scrapbooking photo organizer box which holds 16 4x6 photo cases. The boxes were getting overwhelming so now I have all of mine in one container.
I'm looking forward to the minicourse. I believe it is what I need in this current space I'm in.😊
Many years ago my Ayurvedic physician described ashwagandha as the masculine counterpart to shatavari. Certainly that would describe the energies of each herb perfectly.
Thank you. I love the way both of your energies and spirits blend together. I can feel it entering me, my heart is smiling. I can see why your friendship has blossomed through the years. Thank you for this super podcast.
I have ashwaganda roots from Mt ROSE HERBS & Ive been doing a long slow brew, not neccessarily a decotion and i am really loving it.
I have shatavari and should have trusted my intuitions about using it. Now i will use it to rebuild from chronic burnout.
Nice 😊 i just signed up; looking forward for the course ❤
Awesome! Welcome aboard!
Quick question! I have many autoimmune disorders … I struggle with finding herbs that work for me and don’t boost the immune system. How do these herbs effect the immune system? Can’t wait for the class this week!!
These herbs are often found to be modulating or balancing to the immune system and are often recommended for people with various autoimmune issues. However, it's always best to work directly with a practitioner to get personalized recommendations. See you in class!
Absorbing all of this! When buying oat straw, do we buy cut and sifted or green tops??
Also, when growing, is there a specific oat to grow?
When buying dried oats the tops are often more expensive without being much different from the cut and sifted plant. So I go with the cut and sifted plant. As far as growing I would look for organic seeds that fit your climate. (Some ripen sooner than others, etc.). Strictly Medicinals is a good source if you are based in the U.S.
Rosalee when you talk about taking an infusion of oatstraw are you steeping it for four hours or are you making a decoction and simmering for 30 minutes?
I most often infuse for four hours, but simmering for 30 minutes also works.
What are the differences between oat tops and milky oats?
They go into the differences in some depth from about 26:45 - 34:38. Hope that helps! :)
I can't find the link for the Soft and Cozy tea recipe.
You can download the recipe card (along with an entire tea recipe ebook) in the Building Resilience Mini Course. The link where you can join that (if you want to) is in the show notes. Click "More" after "Today is a special episode," just below the video. Hope that helps! :)
Where do I find the oat straw, marshmallows infusion recipe?
You can download the recipe card (along with an entire tea recipe ebook) in the Building Resilience Mini Course. The link where you can join that (if you want to) is in the show notes. Click "More" after "Today is a special episode," just below the video. Hope that helps! :)
@nicolepaull6452 thank you much.
@@nicolepaull6452 I still cannot find the recipe card even after the instructions above. I have downloaded and printed the entire ebook recipes, but I am frustrated because I cannot find the recipe card for the tea recipe talked about in the podcast. Please more details!
I need ashwaganda in my life.
Is ashwaganda ok to take daily, long-term? I’ve heard conflicting opinions on that, that it makes our adrenals lazy since ashwaganda is somewhat doing its job. I do agree that it is popping up in a lot of daily use supplements.
The idea that ashwagandha, or any herb, can take on the job of the adrenals is pure fantasy. While I do think it's a good idea to switch things up from time to time, ashwagandha is specifically an herb that has been taken long term in the Ayurvedic tradition.
@@HerbsWithRosalee I think it was an Ayurvedic specialist who mentioned it, but it’s been a couple of years since I heard it so I can’t remember who it was. Thank you for the clarification.