Dear friends,
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.
That’s exactly what this latest episode of The Dancing Willow is.
I invited back my dear friend and “witchy sister of the West,” Katie Ramos, for a conversation that’s less about information and more about connection. There was no script, no plan, just two friends catching up on a year that tested our roots in every way.
We talked about our shared love of magic and romance (give us dragons and witches any day), but we also went deep into the real stuff:
- How spirit dosing with plants like Wood Betony and Holy Basil has shifted our inner worlds.
- What it’s like to walk through health journeys like endometriosis and cystic acne.
- How friendship, ritual, and rooting into the body can offer unexpected strength when everything feels shaky.
Katie opened up about her powerful connection with Mugwort this year, how the plant spoke to her at just the right moment, and the long road to finally being heard in medical spaces. I shared about my own season of surrender, learning to trust my body’s innate desire to heal even when it felt impossible.
What unfolded was a conversation that moved between plant magic, personal storytelling, and deep reflection. It’s vulnerable. It’s witchy. It’s full of love. And honestly, it’s one of my favorite episodes we’ve ever recorded.
If you’re craving a moment to slow down, root in, and remember the subtle magic that weaves through healing and friendship, I’d love for you to tune in.
👉 Listen to the full episode here
With love and a steaming cup of Hawthorne–Rosehip–Cinnamon decoction,
Elliott