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.
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Vaginal infections. Bacterial vaginosis. Yep, we're going there.
Okay, I know vaginal infections are probably not your favorite topic.
But let's be real, they'r…
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Ahh, hormones.
From menarche to menopause (and even sometimes beyond), we live in the cyclic flow of reproductive and generative hormones like estrogen, prog…
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What's possible when we take a wider lens view of fertility?
Both for those trying to conceive a babe and those who are in the conception process of a project,…
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Here in the northern hemisphere, it's midsummer.
When the abundant harvests start rolling in; when the heat beckons us to oceansides, rivers and lakes; when t…
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Pleasure. Sexual wholeness. Relationships. Psychedelics.
Taboo topics? Yes, and... the world is changing.
It's an interesting time right now, especially in the…
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Tender. Painful. Ropy. Lumpy. Achy. Huge.
Do any of these words remind you of how your breasts (or chest) feel the days, or weeks, leading up to your period?
Pr…
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What comes up when you think about the days and weeks after birth?
Probably not a sore pelvic floor, feeling like you just ran a marathon, and engorgement.
Whi…
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Oh my friends, these times are very alive with change, aren't they?
And somehow, change often brings up divisions and perspectives that feel very rooted in one…
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One of the most empowering things in life is choice.
Choice allows us to tune into our values and decide what's right for us at any given time.
Birth control …
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Ahhhh, nettles. Urtica dioica. Stinging nettles. Very possibly one of the most beloved medicinal plants in western herbalism. And for good reason.
As one of …
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What do parasites have to do with menstrual cycles and disordered eating?
EVERYTHING.
Well, at least that's the reality in this week's podcast with holistic nu…
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In times that feel tumultuous, confusing, and sometimes even hopeless, it can feel challenging to know how to hold it all or how to process the emotions flowi…
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Your pelvis is a centerpiece of your body. A place of creation, elimination and pleasure. But in our modern society, almost everything we do has the potential…
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Did you know that there are herbs that are generally strengthening, toning, nourishing and supportive for your womb?
Like, herbs that might be helpful overall …
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Have you ever wondered how stress impacts your cycle or your hormones?
Maybe you've even had an experience of a missed period, increased cramping, worse PMS sy…
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Our wombs are a center of our sense of groundedness and safety in our lives, especially when it comes to our sexuality and relationships.
So what happens when …
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Have you ever heard of the concept of a plant ally?
If so, you may wondering, 'how the heck do I find one'? Or if this idea is new to you, you may be sitting…
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I can just hear your questions rolling...
"What could you possibly mean by a genderless womb?"
"Aren't wombs inherently located in female bodies?"
"Oh, no, are…
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What does hormone balancing even mean? It's a term that's thrown around all over the internet without a whole lot of specifics.
People might be talking about …
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What's more comforting than a cup of tea? The scent, the taste, the warmth in your hands. A simple act of presence as you wait for the herbs to steep. A momen…