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
Cultivating stress resilience and menstrual health using simple nutrition + lifestyle changes with Pirita Hilton
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Your cycle is a vital sign. A clear signal that can help you understand the map of optimal health (or not) in your body.
When you see symptoms coming up, anyt…
Adaptogens + hormonal health? Look beyond the hype + figure out how these herbal allies can help you
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Unless you’ve been hiding out in the woods with no media over the past decade, my guess is you’ve heard of adaptogens. And at some point you may have tried so…
How to create a "sacred window" for menarche, postpartum, menopause + beyond with Ashlee Sakaishi Wilkin
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What could it look like to experience deep nourishment and caretaking during major transitions in our lives?
For those of us with wombs, we travel through mult…
9 simple ways to honor winter solstice (womb wisdom-style)
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The longest night of the year is upon us. The energies of quiet, receptivity and stillness are palpable (if you listen beyond the frenzy of holiday preparatio…
Severe PMS? How PMDD may be at the root of your symptoms
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So many of us are told it's "normal" to feel depressed, anxious or irritable premenstrually. As if we should just accept it and move on.
And even when the sym…
Vaginal Fluids - What's normal, what's not?
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Okay, so let's be honest... vaginal fluids are not everyone's favorite topic.
In fact, so often we avoid talking about the fluids, smells or colors we see "do…
Embodying Winter using the traditional wisdom of seasonal herbalism with Jade Alicandro
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How do you relate to the winter season? What are the ways that you naturally support your body through this time of colder, darker days?
These aren't question…
Bitters for hormonal balance? Herbal allies for your digestion, blood sugar, inflammation + hormonal health
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Bitter herbs beyond digestion?
It's true. Almost everything we ever hear about bitters is about how they stimulate our appetite, encourage digestive juices to …
Vaginal Steaming? The art + practice of herbal steaming for pelvic health with Julia Demillones Moore
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Vaginal steaming. Yoni steaming. Pelvic steaming.
Whatever name you use for this practice, it's likely you've heard of it, and maybe even tried it. Or... mayb…
Reclaim your Menstruation with Rest, Ritual + Replenishment
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It's the first day of your period, your moon, your bleeding time. What do you do?
If you're like many, it's probably just a day like many others with the add…
How nature connection can calm stress + reduce burnout with Efan Hsieh
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Sun exposure. Bare feet on earth. Time with trees.
All of these practices may seem simple (and they are), but they also have the potential to affect your body,…
Schisandra Lovin'... An herbal ally for whole body resilience + hormonal health
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Oh, schisandra, what a great herbal love.
I know, not as popular as say, dandelion or nettles, but to me, schisandra is just as essential for our apothecaries.…
Jade Eggs and the Practice of Pleasure with Usha Rose
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What's your relationship to pleasure?
I'm talking your personal pleasure... not what you think you should like, not just orgasms, not just what you do out of …
Your Cycle is a Vital Sign: Learn to listen to what you body is telling you
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What’s your cycle telling you?
Just like breathing, heart rate, temperature and blood pressure, your menstrual cycle is an essential function that offers clues…
Easing into menopause: How to prepare your body early for a graceful transition with Dana LaVoie
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Most of us think of the menopausal transition as something that happens later in life.
...in our 40's or 50's. After our childbearing years are completely ove…
Blood-building Herbs: An herbal approach to replenishing blood after loss, hemorrhage or anemia
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Have you ever thought about the importance of having well-nourished blood?
I think it's one of those elements of our bodies that we neglect to think about ofte…
A fertility story... from endometriosis to pregnancy with Sarah Shapiro
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What is a fertile body?
And how do our societal narratives limit what's possible for us when we're trying to conceive?
Nutritionist + herbalist Sarah Shapiro s…
What if your womb was an altar? From "down there" to a sacred place
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How would your experience change if you actually treated your womb like an altar?
I know, this concept may seem strange at first, but the reality is that your …
Homeopathy, hot flashes + the menopausal transition with Ruth Hull
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Okay, so real talk... how much do you know about menopause?
If you aren't in the midst of peri-menopause, or already through menopause, my guess is not much.
F…
Motherwort Love: An herbal ally for every season of your womb
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Oh, motherwort! Such an indispensable herb for those of us with wombs.
Motherwort. Leonorus cardiaca.
No matter what phase of life you're in, there's likely …