Herbal Womb Wisdom
Curious about herbal and holistic approaches to womb wellness (i.e. periods, infections, libido, pleasure, pain, PMS, hormones, body confidence, fertility, PCOS, cycle irregularity, etc)? No matter what phase of life you are in, or what you've been told is - or isn't - possible, if it's related to your wombspace, it's covered here. Clinical herbalist and integrative health educator Kay'aleya Hunnybee will guide you through a range of topics by combining traditional wisdom, embodied practice, and modern science. With her years of experience as an herbalist and history as a student midwife, doula and massage therapist, she brings a broadly integrative perspective. Expect inspiration, stories, research, some interviews, plenty of plant talk, occasional humor, a whole lot of being real, and a compassionate heart. You'll leave every episode with actionable steps to enhance your menstrual, sexual and hormonal health and enrich your life.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 60 minutes
- Episodes
- 192
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
The anatomy of arousal + pelvic scar tissue remediation with Juliana Rose Goldstone
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From pleasure to tissue healing to nurturing presence to tending generational trauma, so many of us have no idea what's possible in the palace of our pelvis.
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6 common misconceptions (and the truth) about natural contraception
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It's pretty astounding how many different perspectives there are on natural contraception.
Everything from, "that doesn't work" to "that's dangerous" to "it's…
How to create new pathways of embodied possibility (aka behavior change) in your cyclical life
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The truth is that behavior change is NOT easy.
Most of us can't just say we want to do something, and then just do it. Especially if it's something we're tryi…
5 essential herbs for every home apothecary for mamas & beyond with Mel Mutterspaugh
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What herbs are must-have remedies for every home apothecary? I think every herbalist would probably answer that differently.
But there are certain foundationa…
Agni? How this Ayurvedic concept of digestive fire impacts your hormonal + overall health
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Fire. The energy of light, of transformation, digestion, metabolism, creation, vitality, radiance.
In Ayurveda, the concept of Agni (which is akin to digestive…
Embodied Sovereignty: 5 benefits of practicing natural contraception
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Well hey my loves, it's a freaking wild time in the world. Full of uncertainty. Who knows what's coming this week, this year, in the next decade, and on and o…
Somatic practices for nervous system care in times of crisis & beyond with Lizzy Zima
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I don't know how else to say it... we are in times of collective, regional, political, global and personal upheavals that somehow feel more unraveling than pr…
The transformational power and healing potential of "reclaiming circle" with Danielle Catherine
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There is power in circles. Both the actual shape, reminding us of our cycles, the ways the seasons move, the shape of the sun and the full moon.
But also, ther…
What is FAM (Fertility Awareness Method)? And what it can tell you about your hormones
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If you're newer to body literacy, cyclical living and cycle tracking, you might be wondering what the heck FAM (Fertility Awareness Method) is.
Or maybe you'v…
Reclaiming ancestral folk traditions from your womb lineage: On herbal brewing, music, mythology + ritual with Heather Wolf
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So many of us have all but lost connection with our ancestral lineage traditions.
Especially those of us living in westernized, industrialized cultures...
and…
Uterine unwinding? A multi-layered, integrative approach to womb healing with Dr Kathryn Kloos
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We hold so much in our wombspace.
Stories, trauma, imprints, births, losses, past sexual experiences, and even more energetic qualities like our creative ener…
The medicine (& magic) of mugwort: An herbal ally for menstruation, mood, mind, digestion + dreams
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If you've heard of mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), I bet the primary action you've heard about it is that it can enhance dreams.
And mayyyyybe that it has an af…
How to cultivate resilience this Autumn using Ayurvedic wisdom (and rest) with Molly McConnell
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It's Autumn equinox time! Well, almost. Technically, it's this weekend (Sunday, 8:47 am eastern time).
So, it feels fitting to offer an episode on how to alig…
How can "anchors" support your menstrual and mental health? On the Cycles Journal + Embodied Ecosystems Tarot Deck with Rachael Amber
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If you're reading this, my guess is you're likely already aware that your menstrual cycle is something you can cultivate a generative relationship with.
In the…
Copper IUD's, barrier birth control, your fertile window + the benefits of progesterone! {episode medley}
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Well late summer is here, and between medicine making, food preservation and family visits, life is full.
So today I'm bringing you a medley full of juicy pas…
The Herbal Doula: An inclusive exploration of herbal care in the childbearing years & beyond with Marie White
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How do you find resources you can trust around perinatal herbal care?
Whether you're a birthworker, an herbalist, or on your own fertility/pregnancy/postpartum…
Re-enlivening a wailing culture: How grief can help us feel more alive with Siobhan Asgharzadeh
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As humans, grief is an unavoidable part of life. Loss, illness, unexpected upheavals internally and externally, in relationship to others, self, the earth, ou…
Herbal baths, sitz baths + compresses for pelvic health & beyond (+ my Bartholin’s cyst story)
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Last week I had some discomfort "down there." I felt a slight tinge of pain when I walked, and a little itchiness, and it felt like something was growing on m…
Herbs for surgery? How to safely + effectively work with herbs to prepare for and recover from surgery with Elaine Sheff
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Herbs for surgery?
Something commonly overlooked is how many surgeries women and folks with wombs encounter in their lifetime.
From high cesarean rates and hy…
The roots of a fertile body (and healthy hormones): '9 Months is Not Enough' with Alexandria DeVito
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Fertility is a reflection of your overall health, wellbeing, vitality, capacity.
I think it's common to pigeonhole "trying to conceive" as all about hormones,…