The Dancing Willow

An Herbalist’s Guide to Burnout: Adaptogens, Nervines & Spiritual Heart Herbs


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Burnout isn’t just about doing too much but about losing touch with what truly lights you up... In this solo episode, Elliott invites you into the apothecary for an intimate, heart-to-heart on navigating burnout in all its forms. From the classic “doing too much” variety to the deeper, more subtle misalignment burnout, she explores how to recognize the signs, reclaim your energy, and reconnect with what truly lights you up using the help of the plants.

You’ll learn about:

  • The two main types of burnout and how to tell which you’re in
  • How subconscious beliefs about productivity and worthiness impact your energy
  • Spiritual heart herbs like rose, hawthorn, and Tulsi for purpose, authenticity and boundaries around what no longer is feeding you
  • Kidney chi tonics and adaptogens to nourish your adrenals and HPA axis
  • Nervines for calming your system in the moment
  • The unexpected plant allies that may be calling you right now

Elliott also shares personal stories, herbal wisdom, and lifestyle shifts to help you find balance, create space for joy, and remember that rest is productive.

🌿 Mentioned in this episode:

  • Blooming Rooted Retreat (over the autumn equinox) – a space for deep nervous system nourishment and plant connection.
  • Herbal formulas like Peaceful Heart, Gear Down, Sleep Deep, fresh Milky Oat and fresh Tulsi tincture from Dancing Willow Herbs.

If you’ve been feeling overextended, misaligned, or simply in need of a reset, this episode is your permission slip to slow down and come home to yourself, supported by the plants that love you.


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