This past year has been one of the most transformative, challenging, and magical seasons of my life. And as the air cools and the plants begin their slow journey toward dormancy, I’ve found myself craving conversations that feel like sitting at the kitchen table with a pot of strong decoction, grounded, honest, and full of heart.
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 people with a uterus, yet in the U.S. it still takes an average of 7 years to receive a diagnosis. In this blog, herbalist and teacher Kat Mackinnon joins us to explore the often misunderstood condition of endometriosis, a journey that weaves together personal story, clinical insight, and the wisdom of plants.
What if the way we eat is just as important as what we eat? In this blog, Elliott welcomes Kate, known as the Mindful Chefette, who brings a soulful and intentional approach to food, cooking, and nourishment. From her retreat kitchen in Cornwall to her travels around the world, Kate has cultivated a philosophy of food that blends creativity, spirituality, and gentleness.
What if the most profound teachers in our lives weren’t human at all, but plants? This is the heart of ecological herbalism- learning directly from the living world and discovering how plants can guide us through healing, change, and even grief.
Recently on The Dancing Willow podcast, herbalist and author Dara Saville joined us to share her journey into herbalism, the story of her first plant ally, and the deeper meaning behind her work with the Yerba Mansa Project. Her words remind us that herbalism is more than tinctures and remedies, it’s about relationship, reciprocity, and belonging to the web of life.
