Pregnancy, birth and postpartum are times of great power and great vulnerability for women. Plant medicine can help heal and support women as they grow and nurture their babies. Whether you are learning to care for yourself or for the women in your community, this class will help you feel confident using herbal medicine during the childbearing years.

In today’s world of rapid technology and unending stimulation, shifting cultures of herbalism compound the difficulty of balancing life's demands in a big loud world. In the face of all this noise, how do we maintain our true connection with the plants themselves? Come reflect on many of the issues facing us today while also honoring the simplicities that make us herbalists.

Your menstrual cycle is as unique as you are! Discover the root causes of your period woes through the lens of the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. Learn about the three menstrual types and which food and herb allies may be most supportive.

A woman’s life is one continuous change, deepening her connection with herself and her unique life. Understanding the different demands and tasks of each stage and calling and engaging allies, green and otherwise, is at the heart of this class. Just as a butterfly emerges from a cocoon, this extraordinary rite of passage, the metamorphosis of menopause, becomes your second spring.

Together, we shall deepen our understanding of our hormonal cycles within our bodies, illuminating the vital seasons of death and decay and the life they bestow—akin to the wondrous mycelial realm. We will explore how various mycology terms can enlighten our understanding of womb sovereignty and honor our cyclical essence.

Birth is a profound rite of passage, and a culture’s birth rituals tell us much about that culture’s beliefs and values. Returning to wild human birth is integral to healing our culture and the Earth. Discussion will include the perils of professionalized birth support and how to create community that supports woman-centered birth.

There are several ways to prevent and manage the itchy eyes, tickly throat, runny nose, and congested lungs that decrease our enjoyment outdoors. You will learn a few herbal ideas to help inhibit the inflammatory response, tone and restore the respiratory mucosa and lungs, modulate the immune system, and fortify the nervous and endocrine system while marveling at the amazing intertwined systems of our bodies.

Discover the Female Erectile Network and find out what you’ve been missing! In a mind-blowingly informative, radically empowering, fun, funny, comfortable presentation, with unique anatomy images, classic and humorous art, and demos on my ‘vulva pillow’, you’ll get new integral maps of women’s bodies that will guide you to realizing your ultimate ecstatic pleasure capacity!

In a time when hypothyroidism and other thyroid disorders are epidemic, many of us are looking for more natural methods of treatment. We will examine the causes and treatment of the more common disorders such as Graves, Hashimoto’s, Wilson’s temperature syndrome, and post-partum thyroiditis. Nature has given us many extremely useful botanicals that we will discuss, as well as lifestyle and supplementation regimens.

Journey through the sacred gates of menopause. Starting long before 50 years of age for many women, menopause is a journey with many twists and turns. Homeopathy is a powerful ally to aid the body and it is a wonderful companion to herbal support. Let's travel down the sacred path & learn the process our body moves through, and how these powerful allies can provide a safer, more grounded pathway from Mother to Crone.

Explore the root causes of plantar fasciitis, from biomechanical imbalances to the surprising role of hormones in foot pain. Learn how stress, inflammation, and hormonal shifts contribute to this condition and discover a 5-step approach to treatment. Gain practical insights into stretching, strengthening, reducing inflammation, addressing hormonal imbalances, and using therapies to heal and prevent recurrence.

Menopause is a natural transition rather than the disease it's often made out to be. However, chronic stress, pervasive environmental hormone disruptors, and other factors can make it a bumpy ride for many. Mushrooms provide nutrients and other bioactive compounds that are supportive during perimenopause and post-menopause. We'll dive into some of my favorites, which I'll pass around in extract form for sampling.