In this conversation Brenna Lilly invites us into a slower, more embodied relationship with vitality, dignity, and delight through the plant world. We explore how herbalism can restore presence, regulate the nervous system, and reawaken sensuality — reminding us that, as Brenna says, “There is no staying the same as a human … we thrive in change even though change is scary, and the plants anchor us in this and help us connect to divinity and to Spirit and to wellness throughout the horrifying changes.”

Here’s the episode outline:

1. Brenna’s path from lead editor to opening her own herbalism practice - ever evolving spiritual purpose, & well ancestors
2. How spirituality has evolved over time (from the editorial frontlines)
3. Petitioning deities like Freya for embodied healing
4. Herbs as teachers and allies for nervous system regulation & sensual vitality
5. A conversation on Ashwagandha
6. How to begin working with herbs - tools, attitudes, & avenues to explore
7. Ways to incorporate herbs in your practice - from teas to shower cleanses to pelvic steaming
8. Brenna's favorite herbal recipes for soothing the nervous system & sensual connection

Brenna Lilly is a community herbalist based in the New Hampshire Seacoast and owner of Brisingamen Botanicals, offering consultations and workshops locally and globally (online). Though she supports clients with a wide variety of concerns, her specialties as an herbalist are nervous system health and sensuality. She was also the lead digital editor at Spirituality & Health Magazine for 3.5 years. 

• brisingamenbotanicals.com
• @brisingamenbotanicals
• Botanica Obscura 2026

Other resources mentioned in this episode:

1. 3 Great Mysteries of Becoming a True Elder
2. Spiritual Meaning of the Rose 
3. Picture This App for plant connection
4. Merlin Bird ID for bird song identification

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