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Some herbal allies that I’ve leaned on to help ease my hot flashes, insomnia and hormonal changes are Black Cohosh, Motherwort, Vitex, and Dong Quai. Tincture are the easiest for me but lovely cup of tea is nice too. How are you getting through #menopause sis?

Well, this has been a week! I want to encourage you to get to know your local herbalists. You’ll probably need them more than you know. Stopped by my apothecary for some herbs. Time to be still and prepare some medicine.

Be mindful of how you’re dealing with stress and where you’re holding it in your body. This is not the time to stress eat junk. Take care of your mind and support your immune system. #FireCiderShot

I desire intimacy and pleasure in all areas of my life and when I say this, sex is the first thing most think of…that’s sad and limiting. Intimacy, for me, is a deep knowing of a thing. I won’t be here forever so why would I desire less?! 1/2

Woke up Sunday morning and decided to water ONE plant. Two hour later 🤦🏾‍♀️…watered all, repotted and propagated some, moved some around, cleaned and refilled the humidifier, and dusted all ledges. It was time well spent 🪴 💚. #PlantMom

Want to learn about herbs or build your home apothecary? Consider joining your local herbal CSA (community supported apothecary), if there is one. For a small investment you are able to support local herbalists and in exchange, each month you receive seasonal herbs and herbal products. 1/2

One of my favorite parts of the Edges of Ailey exhibit at the Whitney Museum was reading letters Mr. Ailey wrote to friends. Do folks still write letters/postcards? Today, those would be a series of text messages. 1/2

Thinking of my folks in California. Your herbal allies like mullein and elecampane can help support respiratory health and reishi mushrooms, astragalus, and ashwagandha for your immune system would also be helpful. This is another reminder to build your lil home #apothecary!

Took a lil workbreak and grabbed a book. This is my bookmark and reminder to rest and I 🖤 that for me. This rest desk from @thenapministry.bsky.social was part of a gift box from a beautiful and fun filled weekend event. I encourage you to take a moment to rest today…you deserve it.

A weekend afternoon being tied and suspended. This hip harness is very comfortable and it’s no pressure on my back. Let’s normalize adult play dates 🤗.

One this beautiful first day of the new year I’m cooking collards not because it’s custom but…these greens about to go bad and I hate wasting money! Happy New Year 🖤