Making Tinctures-Percolation Method- MJ Beaupre

Welcome back to Botanical Beauty! After a nine-year hiatus, Monica, your host and now a licenced esthetician, is thrilled to return and share her passion for herbs, ayurveda and natural skincare with you. In this heartwarming episode, Monica opens up about her journey over the past decade, diving into her experiences and the transformative power of Ayurveda in achieving radiant, healthy skin.   Join Monica as she explores the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, revealing time-tested secrets to combat dry winter skin. She'll guide you through simple, effective practices and ingredients that can be easily incorporated into your daily routine. From nourishing oils to soothing herbal remedies, discover how to maintain a luminous glow even in the harshest of winters.   Monica also introduces her brand-new skincare line, crafted with love and inspired by Ayurvedic principles. Visit her website to explore these natural products designed to enhance your skin's vitality. As a special thank you, Monica invites you to leave a review and share your experience, helping others find their path to beautiful, glowing skin.   Tune in for an episode filled with warmth, wisdom, and a touch of Monica's personal stories, all aimed at helping you embrace your natural beauty. Let's embark on this journey together and rediscover the joy of radiant skin, naturally! Connect with Monica Instagram Facebook Explore Botanical Beauty Products Website

We are incredibly fortunate to have Janeen Singer and Daniela Fernadez, founders of the vaginal sea sponge company called Holy Sponge, on the podcast to talk about Menstrual Activism! What You'll Learn By Listening... What are vaginal sea sponges and how can you use them? Why are tampons harmful to you and the environment? How can vaginal sea sponges improve cramps and excessive bleeding? How can you use herbal teas in your sea sponge to improve fem health? Learn more about Explore Botanical Beauty at https://explorebotanicalbeauty.com   

We are incredibly fortunate to have Liam Blackmon, Co-founder of the herbal chocolate company called CaCoCo, on the podcast to talk about the wonderful bean pod, Cacao! What You'll Learn By Listening... Learn about the nutritial and medicinal actions of cacao and the herbs found in Cacoco's chocolate drink formulas. Want to know more about the taste profile of heirloom verses hybrid? Let's also get into esoteric experiences of cacao and talk about The Cacao Ceremony revival! Learn more about Explore Botanical Beauty at https://explorebotanicalbeauty.com 

We are incredibly fortunate to have Herbalist Catie Pazandak, from Harvesting Vitality on the podcast to talk about Herbal Honey Elizirs! What You'll Learn By Listening... How to make herbal honey? Why herbal honey? What are the benefits? What types of herbal honeys can you make? Learn more about Explore Botanical Beauty at https://explorebotanicalbeauty.com     

 Today you are in for an absolute treat! We are incredibly fortunate to have Herbalist MJ Beaupre, from Elixirmixir on the podcast to talk about Percolations! What You'll Learn By Listening... The what and the how behind percolations Percolated vinegars, tinctures and resins How to make a percolator Learn more about Explore Botanical Beauty at https://explorebotanicalbeauty.com 

Today you are in for an absolute treat! We are incredibly fortunate to have the owners and brewers, Claire Dunlap & Sean Nash, from Nash's Natural Brewing Company on the podcast to talk about Herbal Kombucha! What You'll Learn By Listening... What are the benefits of Herbal Kombucha? What is it like to have an Herbal Kombucha business, and what is the inspiration behind it? What does kombucha taste, smell and look like? And...to eat the SCOPY or to not eat the SCOPY. We also talk about a day and a life from brewing to delivery. Learn more about Explore Botanical Beauty at https://explorebotanicalbeauty.com   

Today you are in for an absolute treat! We are incredibly fortunate to have Magdalena Curtis on the podcast to talk about Radical Sexual Embodiment! What You'll Learn By Listening... What is radical sexual embodiment? How can we learn to connect deeper to our true self and explore our deepest desires? How can we cultivate more creativity into our lives? We also talk about establishing deep connections with other women and cultivating strength and power within each other. Learn more about Explore Botanical Beauty at https://explorebotanicalbeauty.com 

Today you are in for an absolute treat! We are incredibly fortunate to have Marza Millar on the p-cast to talk about Earth Wisdom Medicine. Marza has worked with the Wind Creek Yavapai, Elders of Naapoopoo Village, Big Island, Hawaii. She has gone to the Andes to work with the Inca Elders, into the Arctic Circle to work with the Siberian Yupick, and to the tops of the Hopi Mesa's. She has studied with Dr. Emoto, Bruce Lipton, Teresita Espinoza, Lynn Tagart and the Heartmath Institute. What You'll Learn By Listening... What is Vibrational Medicine and how can we heal ourselves and earth with it? How can we learn to protect ourselves from environmental issues? How can we learn to work with the forces of nature, the plants, moon and the sun? Learn more about Explore Botanical Beauty at https://explorebotanicalbeauty.com   

  Today you are in for an absolute treat! We are incredibly fortunate to have Dr. Phil Garrison DAOM on the show today. Dr. Phil is a former Herbal Consultant at K'an Herb Company (Santa Cruz, CA) and a former Instructor of Chinese Herbalism at Five Branches University (Santa Cruz, CA). He currently practices Chinese herbalism in the San Diego area, is the Chief Science Officer at Immortality Alchemy, LLC, and teaches Chinese medical classics in the doctoral program at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. What You'll Learn By Listening... What is the doctor of signatures of the reishi mushroom? And how does it increase radiant health and longevity? What is the history and lore of reishi mushroom? Why is reishi mushroom a bad ass and why do people use it? Learn more about Explore Botanical Beauty at https://explorebotanicalbeauty.com     

Today you are in for an absolute treat! We are incredibly fortunate to have Dr. Phil Garrison DAOM on the show today. Dr. Phil is a former Herbal Consultant at K'an Herb Company (Santa Cruz, CA) and a former Instructor of Chinese Herbalism at Five Branches University (Santa Cruz, CA). He currently practices Chinese herbalism in the San Diego area, is the Chief Science Officer at Immortality Alchemy, LLC, and teaches Chinese medical classics in the doctoral program at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. What You'll Learn By Listening... What the heck is the triple warmer in Chinese medicine? What is the doctor of signatures of the Reishi mushroom? And how does it increase radiant health and longevity. How does Chinese medicine observe the natural rhythms of the seasons? Learn more about Explore Botanical Beauty at https://explorebotanicalbeauty.com