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
Where menstrual cycle archetypes + nature connection practices overlap with Bri Martinez
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We hear a lot about the gifts and benefits of each of our cycle phases, but what we don't commonly explore are the shadow sides of those times.
And whether it'…
Non-hormonal birth control? 5 options for you (even if you have irregular cycles, are postpartum or perimenopausal)
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Okay, so why does it seem like hormonal birth control has become front and center as "the most effective" contraception?
Somehow it seems like in the last few …
Return to wholeness with your womb + the plants at the center with Robin Rose Bennett
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What does it mean to become fully yourself? And how can the plants and your womb help with that?
These are questions that are not as straightforward as they se…
How to Ease into Autumn: Herbs & traditional practices to support this seasonal transition in your body + mind
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Have you noticed how many people acknowledge the seasonal transition from summer to autumn? It's one of the most talked about events-of-the-year.
Maybe that's…
From pelvic pain to enhancing sexual pleasure (the essentials of pelvic health) with Laura Rowan
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What happens when the goal is not just to reduce pain or remedy a pelvic health "disorder", but actually to prioritize pleasure?
What if it was possible to act…
The many gifts of Ashwagandha: An herb to restore, replenish & optimize hormonal health and beyond
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Oh, Ashwagandha. An herb that almost every single one of us have heard of - at least by name, if not because we've used it at some point along the way.
A real…
Acupressure for Pregnancy, Birth + Postpartum with Sarah Tewhey
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Have you explored acupressure at all?
I think most of us know that acupuncture has a lot of potential benefit, and perhaps you've heard of how supportive it is…
Herbal allies for transitioning off hormonal birth control
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Have you ever wondered what herbs may be supportive for the transition from hormonal birth control to natural cycles again?
It's actually not something that's …
What is astro-herbalism? (+ how mugwort prevented a hysterectomy) with Andrea Webb
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How does herbalism relate to astrology? I mean, what can the stars possibly have to do with the plants? Aren't they totally different disciplines?
These are s…
Late summer medicine making for hormonal health & beyond: Herbal vinegars, oxymels and shrubs
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Late summer has arrived, and with it a sense of fall coming soon. In the earth, in our bodies.
As folks with wombs, we're intimately connected with the season…
Deep restorative postpartum care (+ some real deal birth stories) with Rachael Hollinger
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So many of us spend days, weeks, months researching and taking classes, preparing ourselves for the event of childbirth.
Because it feels mysterious and miracu…
Cultivating Receptivity: The art & practice of easeful softening for optimal fertility, sensual pleasure & womb health
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What is receptivity? And how does it relate to our wombspace?
In the world of gynecologic health, the concept of a receptive womb is all but left to the scient…
"May I admire you?" Simple ways to connect with plants wherever you are with Liz Neves
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"Communicating with plants" can feel mysterious, especially if you're new to it.
And really, what does it mean to connect with them? How do you cultivate a re…
Your Cycle Superpowers: Menstrual, follicular, ovulatory + luteal wisdom phase by phase
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Have you ever paid attention to how your energy, desires, symptoms, even feeling of mental capacity or self-confidence changes throughout your menstrual cycle…
How can myofascial release support your breasts, chest or pelvic bowl? An embodied perspective with Lindsay Courcelle
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Have you heard of fascia?
It's become a bit of a trending topic, but in case it's new to you, just know that it's a form of connective tissue that connects eve…
What's the deal with phytoestrogens? A current look at the benefits, risks & questions around these plant allies
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Phytoestrogens...
What are they? How do they work? Are they helpful or harmful?
Honestly, these questions are more complicated to answer than they seem, even …
Breathwork, body image + disordered eating: A simple practice to change your self-perception with Liz Harris
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Breath.
How can such a simple, unassuming practice that happens automatically every few seconds be such a powerful ally in changing our body, our mind, our em…
How to cool the summer heat in your body (with herbs, foods and other simple practices)
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It's summa summa summa-time!
Summer solstice is upon us and the heat is kicking in. Have you ever noticed how your body responds to the summer heat?
For those …
Cyclical movement? How to align your exercise with the phases of your menstrual cycle with Tara Lynn Steele
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Have you explored the world of cycle synching at all?
It's a concept that's been developed and popularized really over the past decade or so by some menstrual …
Weaving the ancestral thread: How to connect with your womb + herbal healing lineages
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Have you explored the herbal lineages of your ancestral lines?
Most of us come to plant medicine learning either the plants around us (which is a wonderful way…