Setting SMART Goals and Winter Herbs

This week Paula Kersch, owner of Botanically Curious and Danielle Crease, owner of DC fit , talk about the downfalls of dieting. Danielle reminds us that the intuitive practices our bodies need have become unconventional methods, due to marketing noise and diet fads. Paula focuses on the vitamin content in herbs and how foraged food, even in small quantities may help you fill that nutrient void. Remember, never forage or harvest herbs from roadways, high traffic areas with pollutants or pesticides.  I you would like to skip the hellos and how are you intro, we start diving into the main topic around minute 13 ! To sign up and learn more about Danielle’s programs follow the link ! https://calendly.com/daniellepress87/30min Book Mentioned: Health At Every Size: The Surprising Truth About Your Weight  by Linda Bacon Follow Paula Kersch on IG @botanically_curious Follow Bands and Botanicals IG @bandsandbotanicals Follow Danielle Crease on IG @Daniellemcrease

Where in the body is our mindset rooted? The liver is the focus for our herbal applications this episode because of how it ties into brain function. So much of the body is connected but it all happens without our awareness, so how can we support our mental health, our mindset and set ourselves up for success? Herbs mentioned Tulsi Passionflower Burdock root More information about HE : https://www.understandinghe.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_qDrm7aC-AIVdsiUCR0LfQHBEAAYASAAEgJqTvD_BwE Stress and sexual function: https://www.psychalive.org/7-factors-affecting-orgasm-in-women/ Looking to set up an herbal consult with Paula from Botanically Curious and map out your herbal protocol? https://botanicallycurious.com/services/ola/services/herbal-wellness-consult To sign up for Danielle’s online training program : https://danielle-crease-fa61.mykajabi.com/dcfit

Danielle is back, and we are talking about bone health! What to do to strengthen your bones and immune system. Please don’t get bogged down in the media hype, and it is easier than you think to protect your body from foreign pathogens! Herbs mentioned during this podcast include horsetail, purple sea moss, rosemary, and thyme. Make sure to stay active, eat whole food, and listen to your body. Even moderate exercise can be very effective and helping keep your immune system strong. Connect on IG Paula : @botanically_curious. Danielle : @daniellemcrease Podcast Page: @Bandsandbotanicals

This episode kicks off the month of November and our immunity talk. Coincidentally I am recording with a head cold, so apologies for the quality. Immune support is not just selecting immune modulating herbs. There are so many herbs with so many ways they can be incorporated depending on how they are prepared, there is always an herb for someone but herbs are not a 1 size fits all. This is why energetics knowledge and working with a trained herbalist is important for proper support. Remember, Herbalist work in tandem with doctors and other health care providers as part of your wellness team! Connect on IG Paula : @botanically_curious Podcast Page: @Bandsandbotanicals

Today we have special guest Blair Anderson on the show to discuss nutrition and long term effects of our beloved Cheat days. Did you know childhood trauma plays a role in how healthy your gut is? How often do you throw caution to the wind when it comes to cheat days? Listen in for Blairs view on why whole nutrition is important, even on cheat days! The herbs specifically mentioned today for gut health are calendula, rosemary, rose, licorice. Send us your questions or comments and we would love to discuss them on the show!  IG: Paula: @Botanically_curious  Bands and Botanicals: @Bandsandbotanicals  Blair Anderson: @busybeenutrition

Are you really setting yourself up for success?  Are the goals you are setting for yourself realistic and attainable?  Are you interested in learning about new herbs that will help support the body through seasonal changes or transitional periods of your life? Todays episode brings Danielle back into the conversation as we delve into how to really create goals for success.  Just remember to make them SMART... Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely!! The two herbs specifically mentioned today are Linden and Heather. Send us your questions or comments and we would love to discuss them on the show! IG: Paula: @Botanically_curious Bands and Botanicals: @Bandsandbotanicals Danielle: @Daniellemcrease 

Inspired by a question from one of our listeners, this episode features a special guest!  Erica Cuni, LMFT, known as “The Burnout Professor,” is a Mental Well-being Educator and Professional Speaker. She teaches proven, research based, trauma-informed tools to reduce feelings of overwhelm and consciously thrive both at the individual and systems level. Over the past fifteen years, she has held various positions as Adjunct Professor, Clinical Director and Psychotherapist. Erica’s mission is to help make the mental health field more effective, accessible, decolonized and non-stigmatizing. Books mentioned: The body keeps the score & Breath Connect with us! Host Paula Kersch-Richter @botanically_Curious Guest Erica Cuni @theburnoutprofessor

Today we are talking about Goldenrod and Burdock!

Highlights from the show! Paula is moving to Maine in October! Danielle is still our resident trainer and will be a spotlight on the show every month! We are focused on emotional pain and trauma this week because everything in the body is connected. We mention Somatic therapy, ways to scan the body and have a brief conversation with yourself about what the body is doing, how you are feeling and why. Tension and discomfort in the muscle causes pain if left untreated. For long term wellness we should be looking at all the pain or trauma we have experienced in a safe space, potentially with a trained professional to properly work through that pain and trauma for a healthier life long term.  Trauma is held in the body and no one person experiences trauma the same but there are resources available: https://www.traumainformedcare.chcs.org/  ACE's Adverse Childhood Experiences: https://americanspcc.org/take-the-aces-quiz/  Connect with us on IG ! @bandsandbotanicals  Fitness and movement questions @daniellemcrease Herbal questions @botanically_curious

Herbs mentioned in this week's Herbal Buds of Wisdom: Siberian Ginseng, Comfrey, Cordyceps, and Solomon Seal Take away: Make sure to stretch! Eat natural foods and don't use medicine or herbs to suppress symptoms. Make sure to support the body before there is an issue. Connect with Us!  Host IG @Botanically_curious General Updates & Questions IG : @bandsandbotanicals