Finding Hope: A Discussion on Infertility, Loss, and Healing

In this conversation Sarah Cox shares her personal journey with infertility, pregnancy loss, and her subsequent healing process. Sarah's inspiring story takes us through her struggles with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), successful pregnancy via fertility treatment, coping with the loss of her daughter Jasmine, and eventual birth of her 'rainbow' and 'pot of gold' children. She emphasizes the importance of seeking support and communication, highlighting the healing effects of sharing one's experience. Sarah also introduces her Project Finding Your Rainbow and her podcast 'Finding Hope After Loss,' initiatives that raise awareness and provide support to other women experiencing infant loss, infertility, and similar challenges.

02:13 Sarah's Personal Journey Through Loss

07:30 Understanding the Emotional Impact of Loss

10:46 The Healing Power of Shared Experiences

12:32 Project Finding Your Rainbow: A Healing Initiative

21:23 Navigating the Complex Emotions of Grief and Joy

25:25 Therapeutic Modalities for Coping

27:22 The Power of Acupuncture

28:50 The Emotional Impact of Child Loss

29:34 The Joy of Rainbow Babies

32:48 The Importance of Support and Community

37:09 The Journe

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Stress, depression, and anxiety are major problems for our kids today. From school, and peer pressure, to social media, screen times, crappy foods messing up the gut microbiome, and just living in our wild and crazy society today, it’s no wonder why depression, and other behavioral disorders are on the rise for our children and teens today. 

Thankfully there are herbs that can help, along with dietary and lifestyle considerations.

In this episode we’ll cover some of my favorite herbs in 3 major herbal categories.

• 01:50 Depression and Anxiety in Children & Adolescents
• 02:48 The Role of Herbs in Stress Management
• 04:32 Understanding Nervine Herbs
• 09:18 The Power of Antidepressant Herbs
• 12:57 Adaptogenic Herbs for Stress Management

Check out the blog post for this episode, for even greater details here. 

If you’re ready to dive deeper on ways you can support your kids, and yourself with herbs to help ease stress, depression, and anxiety, check out this workshop right here. https://www.theherbalistspath.com/Herbs-Relieve-Stress-Anxiety-Depression 

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Meet the brilliant woman Chris Alstat, the powerhouse behind Eclectic Herbs in Sandy, Oregon! As a naturopathic physician, mom, teacher, and all-around compassionate business guru, Chris spills the herbal tea on her adventure from '90s New Zealand to the herbal haven she's cultivated today. Eclectic Herb, founded by the visionary Dr. Ed Alstat, flips the script on herb preservation—cue the freeze-drying magic to lock in all that nutritional goodness.

We got to dive into Chris's 16-year love story with her late husband Ed, witnessing Eclectic Herb evolve from a physician's secret to a health food store sensation. Chris shared her love of herb camps on Eclectic’s farm, where kids mix up remedies and concoct potions. She shared her secrets to getting little ones hooked on gardening and cooking. Despite the COVID curveball, Chris can't wait to restart the herb camps, sharing the joy of growing and nurturing life with the next generation. 

Check out Eclectic Herb’s superior herbal products here. 

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Or, take advantage of the generous discount they give to our Apothecary Momma members, by joining us here.

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It's time we shift our perspective and see our kitchens in a new light. 🍂 In today's episode, we're exploring how the herbs and spices in our holiday dishes are not just for flavor, but are powerful medicines hiding in plain sight. 🥧

Rosemary, sage, thyme, and more - these aren't just ingredients, they're potent medicine, right inside your kitchen, right now. Discover their medicinal secrets and how they can transform your well-being. 

Join me as we learn to look at our food as medicine, empowering ourselves with each meal. It's time to embrace the natural healing powers that have been right under our noses all along!

Tune in and transform your kitchen into a source of healing. Catch all the herbal insights through this link. Let's make our health journey delicious and empowering!

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Can you imagine working in the ICU for 20 years, and then discovering the world of plant medicine, spending your days digging in the dirt, and connecting with mother nature? That's exactly what happened to Cherylin!

In this episode she shares stories of her journey as a nurse, turned herbal enthusiast, and patient healthcare advocate. We chat about the broken western medical system, and seeing that there's got to be a better way.
 
🌼She talks about dandelion, and how it called to her as a young woman, and so much more! And how she's learned so much on her herbal medicine journey inside of Apothecary Momma.

If you or someone you love could use some support navigating their medical care options, & you'd like to connect with Cherilyn you can find her at graithcare.com & use code cmoragn to get 10% off!

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There's no better medicine than the medicine you tend to with your loving hands.

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Let's talk about immune health and the sneaky way sugar can mess with it—especially after that Halloween candy binge! In this episode we explore the science behind lifestyle choices that can truly fortify your immune system and keep those winter sniffles at bay.
We also dive into the difference of our immunomodulating herbs, and our immune stimulants. When you might want to take one over the other, and explore some of the best to use for your kiddos and the whole family. 
Plus, we'll cover how we can support our whole being, body, mind, and soul, which in turn will support the immune system, so you and your whole crew can stay healthy and well through the cooler weather times!

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There's no better medicine than the medicine you tend to with your loving hands.

If you're ready to grow beautiful medicine for you and your family, now is the time to grab my Medicinal Herb Garden Guide.

Just click here, and have fun planting, harvesting, and creating great medicine!  🌸

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It's time to get real about the Western medicine vs herbal medicine debate. Why is there a divide, and can these two coexist? Spoiler: They absolutely can. We also explore immune health—how to give it a natural boost and why herbs like elderberries are the real deal when it comes to fighting off those nasty flu viruses. 

And since cold and flu season is upon us, I chatted a bit  about fevers and the best herbs to soothe those high temps. Reality is, our kitchen might just be your new pharmacy. 

Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, this episode's packed with herbal nuggets that'll have you rethinking your healthcare approach. So tune in and let's get empowered with plant medicine!
And, if you're ready to up your herb game, check out the Kid Safe Herb Club, where we cover herbal safety, plant identification, wildcrafting, and deep dive studies on one herb every month! It's $7 bucks a month, and  you can check it out right here.

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There's no better medicine than the medicine you tend to with your loving hands.

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Just click here, and have fun planting, harvesting, and creating great medicine!  🌸

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Imagine if in this world, we had an herbalist in every home... 

You know, your ancestors were herbalist's right? And since I've created this podcast, my whole mission has been to help inspire a movement where there's an herbalist in every home...AGAIN!

In this episode I talked about some of the biggest benefits to being the herbalist in your home. Such as the cost savings you'll see, greater health, connection to nature, more empowerment, and the list goes on and on and on.

If you're all about being the herbalist in your home,  or just thinking about it, I'd love if you reach out and let me know on social media. 

Let's make this herbalism stuff #SpreadLikeWildFlowers
✌🏼💚🌎🌿🌼

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Well if you love learning about herbs...
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If you're tired of hit-or-miss herbal remedies and want to get serious about making effective, safe medicine for you and your family.  We're diving into sourcing quality ingredients, the importance of precise measurements. 

Mel tackles the often-overlooked topic of contraindications. Herbs may be natural, but that doesn't mean they're always safe. From potential interactions with medications to other health scenarios, she's diving into what you need to be cautious of. 

Tune in to learn not only how to create your own herbal remedies but also how to store them effectively. After all, nobody wants a moldy medicine! You'll also get the lowdown on Medicine Makin' Mommas, Mel's in-depth program that's open for enrollment now with some pretty awesome bonuses. 

By the end of this episode, you'll walk away empowered, informed, and itching to dive into your own herbal creations. So if you're ready to level up your herbal medicine game with the perfect blend of science and community, this episode is for you.

Heading  out wildcrafting, be sure to check out United Plant Savers, before you go!  Ready to take your medicine making to the next level?

Join us inside of Medicine Makin' Mommas

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Oshala Farm is hosting Herb Camp, and tickets are gone June 2nd.

Click here to get your tickets & let's laugh & frolic among the plants together!

There's no better medicine than the medicine you tend to with your loving hands.

If you're ready to grow beautiful medicine for you and your family, now is the time to grab my Medicinal Herb Garden Guide.

Just click here, and have fun planting, harvesting, and creating great medicine!  🌸

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If you love the show and learned something new, please don't forget to leave us a bunch of ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐!
And, share it with your friends so that we can make herbalism #SpreadLikeWildFlowers

Are you ready to use more plants as medicine within your family???
Well if you love learning about herbs...
Grab my Medicinal Herbs Moms Must Know & Grow Guide Here.

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☺️Be sure to reach out with questions, comments, or dreams of future episodes!
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In this episode, I had the honor of chatting with a brilliant teacher of mine, Medical  Herbalist & Horticulture Therapist, Chanchal Cabrera MSc, FNIMH, RH(AHG) , who’s spent years exploring how herbalism can coexist with modern cancer care. 

Chanchal began her journey in herbalism and took that deep plant wisdom right into cancer research and care. We talking about how herbs can play a crucial role in supporting patients through their cancer journeys, from reducing treatment side effects to helping those in end-of-life stages find peace.  

We also get real about the politics of food, and how the system is set up to keep us sick. Good nutrition should be a right, not a privilege, ya know?  It was truly a beautiful and inspiring conversations to have.

In a world where health care is often a maze of complicated decisions, Chanchal shows us how herbs can offer patients not just physical relief but emotional and spiritual comfort as well. 

Whether you’re an herbal enthusiast, someone touched by cancer, or just someone interested in alternative healing paths, you won’t want to miss this one.

Chanchal has an excellent new book out, Holistic Cancer Care, where she brings together her decades of research and hands on practice helping those with cancer care, and  end of life times. Grab the book here.

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Oshala Farm is hosting Herb Camp, and tickets are gone June 2nd.

Click here to get your tickets & let's laugh & frolic among the plants together!

There's no better medicine than the medicine you tend to with your loving hands.

If you're ready to grow beautiful medicine for you and your family, now is the time to grab my Medicinal Herb Garden Guide.

Just click here, and have fun planting, harvesting, and creating great medicine!  🌸

Support the show

If you love the show and learned something new, please don't forget to leave us a bunch of ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐!
And, share it with your friends so that we can make herbalism #SpreadLikeWildFlowers

Are you ready to use more plants as medicine within your family???
Well if you love learning about herbs...
Grab my Medicinal Herbs Moms Must Know & Grow Guide Here.

🌼Take A Class With Me Here:
☺️Be sure to reach out with questions, comments, or dreams of future episodes!
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Disclaimer:
*The information I’ve provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. Please consult your medical care provider before using herbs.