In this episode, Emily discusses stress and how plants can be helpful in managing stress. She emphasizes that lifestyle adjustments are the foundation for managing stress. She explains how stress affects the skin and the body, including hormone release, inflammation, oxidative stress, and barrier function. Emily provides various strategies for managing stress, such as engaging in hormetic stress activities, practicing meditation, maintaining a healthy diet, getting quality sleep, practicing time management, seeking social support, and prioritizing rest. She then introduces several herbs, including passionflower, motherwort, chamomile, linden, and rose, and explains their benefits and how to consume them. The host concludes by encouraging listeners to approach plant medicine with mindfulness and reverence.

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