Stephanie

Two weeks ago, I lost my closest friend, Stacy. Probably one of the hardest days of my life. Losing her felt like someone ripped out a part of me and left a huge hollow hole. Grief is something most of us know about in theory. We understand that it hurts, that it brings sadness, and that it takes time to move through. But what we often don’t realize, at least I hadn’t, is that grief is not just emotional. It is deeply physiological. Over the past two weeks, I’ve been witnessing this in my...

For those who know me, as a mindfulness practitioner, nature therapy guide, or herbalist-in-training, you know that much of my life and work is rooted in paying attention to the natural world as medicine. If you didn't know that about me, well, now you do :) lol! Studying herbalism has felt like a natural progression in my life. After becoming a certified nature therapy guide and connecting so deeply with the natural world, it was an easy transition! Through it, I’ve deepened my...

“Forest bathing? So… is that like being naked in the forest or soaking in a tub under the trees?” I get asked this all the time. And...