In this time of seasonal transition, we may feel the impetus to change, but how do we know if it is a good idea? Ecosopher, herbalist, and author Jesse Wolf Hardin joins Ashley in today's episode to talk about hard choices and how to make smart ones. With his keen mind and years of training herbalists, he speaks of the keys to unlocking the strength and determination to step into the life you've always dreamed of living.

RESOURCES

Jesse's Work - www.planthealer.org

The Hedge Guild Otherworld Oracle Deck - https://planthealerbookstore.com/shop/oracle

The Plant Healer's YouTube Playlist on HerbRally - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo-O8bJrheBIPbx9mZNutHK9l5b-GpIxx

Good Medicine Confluence 2024- https://www.goodmedicineconfluence.com/

Plant Healer Quarterly Subscription - https://planthealerbookstore.com/plant-healer-subscription

Free Herbaria Monthly - https://planthealerbookstore.com/herbaria

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How do we work with the liminal spaces within the body and in the mind? Madonna Lily or Easter Lily is a wonderful plant medicine for cleansing the organs of creativity and building a container for those creative impulses. As a moon medicine, Madonna Lily also physically cleanses the reproductive organs through mucilage which is cooling and moistening. In this video, we will look more closely at the historical uses of this plant, clinical stories from my life and practice, and how you can benefit from using Madonna Lily in your life.

In this series from Nightlight Astrology on avoiding astrological burnout, Ashley joins the conversation exploring mysteries surrounding the planet Uranus and debunking the fears associated with it. Together, Ashley and Adam address recurring anxieties tied to Uranus, reframing the narrative to allow astrology to remain a cherished guide in our lives rather than a source of apprehension. Ashley shares her experiences having Uranus conjoin her Sun and Moon and how this led to huge transformations around family addiction cycles, choosing to close her yoga studio, and how she eventually broke through old stories around letting loose and having fun.

Transitions are a part of life. When we pay attention and take great

Past hurts and traumas can leave us feeling stuck and even trapped. In this video, I will share some personal stories from my past and how speaking up helped to create amends. Finding forgiveness, especially for ourselves, can be hard. Using herbs like Chamomile, Rose, and Tulsi can support us in relaxing so we can move into a space of healing. I will share my experience of working with Step 9 from the Alanon program and how making amends does not mean letting go of boundaries. Using flowers as guides, we can work through and process old wounds to get to a space of acceptance and serenity.

Your questions answered! In this episode, we're answering your questions about some of the behind-the-scenes aspects of our lives and work. My husband, Adam Elenbaas of Nightlight Astrology, hosts today's episode, and together, we will explore your questions on creating a healthy marriage, parenting choices, maintaining a work/family life balance, starting a business with your spouse, Adam's business model, and ways we keep ourselves relatively sane. We hope you enjoy this episode, and if you have questions you would like us to answer, please post them here!

Addiction plagues so many of us across the world. In this video, herbalist Ashley Elenbaas will talk about her personal experience with addiction, how to move toward joy, and the medicine of Comfrey as an ally of integration and healing during the recovery process for all those affected by this disease. Please view the resources below if you or someone you know needs help. You will also find links to purchase Comfrey leaves and the flower essence.
Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.aa.org/find-aa
Alanon Family Groups: https://al-anon.org/
Narcotics Anonymous: https://na.org/
Book - No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model by Richard Schwartz - https://bookshop.org/p/books/no-bad-parts-healing-trauma-and-restoring-wholeness-with-the-internal-family-systems-model-richard-schwartz/16396062?ean=9781683646686
The Herbal Astrology Oracle - https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-herbal-astrology-oracle-a-55-card-deck-and-guidebook-adriana-ayales/18302265?ean=9781401969035
The Earthwise Herbal by Matthew Wood - https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-earthwise-herbal-volume-i-a-complete-guide-to-old-world-medicinal-plants-matthew-wood/8309265?ean=9781556436925
Organic Comfrey Leaves - https://mountainroseherbs.com/comfrey-leaf
Comfrey Flower Essence - https://www.treefrogfarm.com/store/flower-essences-tree-essences/comfrey-flower-essence.html

This August, my mentor and friend, Rukmini Walker, and I partnered together to lead a workshop at the historical Parliament of World Religions Conference in Chicago this August 18, 2023. During our workshop, we used multicultural poetry, guided meditation, and divination as tools to access the wisdom of the inner heart space. We hope that you enjoy our intro and a recording of our talk. Please feel free to leave us any questions or comments. Thank you!

Mimosa or Albizia julibrissin, also known as the happiness tree, is a wonderful herb for dealing with the effects of trauma or grief. This herb acts as a nervine and supports healthy neurotransmitter activity. Mimosa is a wonderful plant for those who feel scattered, unable to focus, suffer from insomnia or sleep issues, and feel underlying irritation or anger. In this video, we will talk about the science and the use of this herb in ancient Chinese medicine as a spirit tonic and a restorer of healthy nervous system activity.
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In today's video, I am hosted by my husband's channel, Nightlight Astrology, to explore a book we are reading together called, "No Bad Parts" by Richard C. Schwartz. The idea of our psyche as one continuous whole Self is only one way modern psychology understands the mind, and in this video, we look at the current Sun square Uranus transit and how it brings up questions around wholeness and parts. We hope you enjoy this discussion of IFS (Internal Family Systems) and how this perspective might open us up to a different way of working with our psyche this week!
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"No Bad Parts" by Richard C. Schwartz -