In today's episode, Kristen breaks down the concept of EASE and defines it as the absence of the stress response. She gives you a glimpse into the structures and functioning of the nervous system and the stress response to help break down the definition and why it's so important as a pillar of the podcast. Follow along on instagram.com/herbsandease and twitter.com/herbsandeasepodAnd signup for the mandala Moon Letter at herbsandease.com. Feel free to reach out and ask questions and share comments on all platforms!

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In today's episode Kristen does a deep dive into Red Raspberry Leaf: Rubus Idaeus, a primary uterine tonic, menstrual regulation, and fertility enhancer. Read the show notes at herbsandease.comAnd follow along on instagram @herbsandease or twitter @herbsandeasepod

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Today we cover tonic herbs

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.In todays episode, we are exploring the basics of working with herbal medicine. Kristen answers the key questions:1. what are herbs? 2. What is herbal medicine? 3. When should we use herbal medicine?4. How does herbal medicine work with contemporary medical treatments?and more!

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In today's episode, Kristen breaks down the Mandala of Wellness. The mandala of wellness is the protocol tool she uses with her clients. It includes 5 areas of interventions: Nourishment (herbs etc.) Rest Mindset Movement BodyworkCreate your own Mandala of Wellness by visiting herbsandease.com/wellnessplan and follow along for visuals and ideas on instagram.com/herbsandease

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In today's episode we break down the medicine of Nettle. We cover  the main energetics, tastes, and qualities of nettle using nettle for a variety of ailments including spring + pet allergies, kidney nourishment, urogential system nourishment, and more using nettle as food the benefits of growing medicine in your garden where to find nettle in the wild and more!Find more information, classes, + workshops at herbsandease.comFor photos + visual guides follow the podcast on instagram @herbsandease and twitter @herbsandeasepod

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In today's episode Kristen is coming in hot with a rambling Mandala Mini, probably to mask her insecurity as a podcaster. Give her a break, she's new at this. She mentions the ways that she hopes to grow, the disparity between the real self and the podcast self, some of her feminist + anti-capitalist values, and acknowledges her first podcast production mistake so the next time she makes a mistake, you don't have to be hurt or surprised. follow her on instagram to see more of her human-ness @kristenprosen_and follow the podcast @herbsandease to see her at her best.

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In today's episode, Kristen introduces 5 herbs for spring self care. She covers the spring basics of nettle, dandelion, plantain, chickweed, and oatstraw. Find more information, classes, + workshops at herbsandease.comFor photos + visual guides follow the podcast on instagram @herbsandease and twitter @herbsandeasepod

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In today’s episode, we are getting a glimpse into the different perspectives of transitioning into spring + engaging spring self care practices from Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine.We will combine these perspectives to come up with 4 key self care suggestions to manage spring self care including:1. Increasing gentle movement in the body2. incorporating simple and seasonal foods into our routine3. Exploring herbs and foods that have bitter, pungent, and astringent qualities4. Supporting the liver specifically as it relates to general metabolic functions and the ways that it pairs up with the gall bladder to participate in processes of digestionFind more information at herbsandease.comClasses + workshops at mandalawellnessacademy.comFollow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter

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Welcome to Herbs + EaseIn this introductory episode, meet your host Kristen Prosen, wellness educator, herbalist, and therapeutic bodyworker. Learn about the perspective we are taking on this herbal journey!Find more information at herbsandease.comClasses + workshops at herbsandease.comFollow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter

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