In this episode, I share five core herbs I return to in times of crisis, emotional overwhelm, and uncertainty.

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After the intensity of the past weeks, I wanted to offer something quieter and more grounding. This is not about fixing or pushing through. It is about returning to what helps us stay steady, present, and human.

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I talk about five herbs I have lived with and trusted for many years, plants I reach for when my nervous system feels taxed, my heart feels tender, or my mind needs a little quiet.

In this video, I explore

• Chamomile for calming and settling the nervous system

• Motherwort as support for the heart and courage

• Lion’s mane for mental clarity and focus

• Chocolate as nourishment and emotional support

• Skullcap for quieting a busy or anxious mind

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I also read a poem by Mary Oliver as a way to help us slow down, regulate our nervous systems, and find solace in the natural world. Poetry, like plants, can be a gentle doorway back into the body and into a sense of connection.

If you are feeling tender or tired, I hope this episode feels like a soft place to land.

Chapters: Five Core Herbs for Emotional Support in Times of Crisis | Ashley Elenbaas

0:00 Welcome

4:48 Poem

9:38 Herbs

15:56 Brain