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One of the goals I made recently was to become the main character in my own life. Not the best supporting actor, best friend, wife, or family member: the main character. The person who who's life is shaped around my authentic expression of my magic and my light. In this episode I discuss the patterns that keep us playing small, and how to embody a more raw, real expression. If you're curious about how to create an identity and life you love and are proud to embody - this episode is for you! Upcoming Events & Courses Somatic Sisterhood Circle Eight weeks beginning October 27, Nelson BC Free Class: The Medicine of LavenderOctober 4, 11-12:30pm PST (Online, Playback Available) Embodied Plant TeachingsBegins November 15th (Seven Months, Online, Playbacks Available) Work With Me 1:1 in SanctuarySanctuary is a weekly space to attune to your body while creating stability, resiliency and capacity in the nervous system. Together we will work with somatic tools to unpack the stories and experiences that are keeping your stuck in unhealthy patterns and preventing you from becoming the person you want to be. Herbal medicines will be provided to support your healing journey. This is a space that brings together nervous system resilience, trauma resolution, and embodiment with weekly accountability and herbal support for profound transformation. It is for the person who is committed to their own evolution, expansion and healing.   Apply for Sanctuary. Stay in Touch!Marie on Instagram: @althaeaherbalsMarie's Substack: @marieembodiedBook a somatic therapy and/or herbalism session.

Spirit belongs in medicine; Western Medicine has stripped the sacred.  We are reduced to chemistry and mechanics - the heart and soul of a person rarely acknowledged. This model has imposed itself on all forms of medicine including herbalism, body work, and phycology/therapy.  In recent years there is more space for the recognition of the mind-body connection, but the spirit remains taboo. Science caught up to something every traditional system of medicine knows - the mental, emotional, and physical body cannot be separated. We are a walking ecosystem. Yet, to address and acknowledge the spirit is still too much for our materialistic society. We want rational, clinical, reductive, and it’s making us sick. Today I'm discussing the limitations of this narrow lens, and what happens when we expand our view of medicine to include the mind, body, and spirit.  Upcoming Events & Courses Somatic Sisterhood Circle Eight weeks beginning October 27, Nelson BC Free Class: The Medicine of LavenderOctober 4, 11-12:30pm PST (Online, Playback Available) Embodied Plant TeachingsBegins November 15th (Seven Months, Online, Playbacks Available) Stay in Touch!Marie on Instagram: @althaeaherbalsMarie's Substack: @marieembodiedBook a somatic therapy and/or herbalism session.

The conversation around sexual assault and abuse is very alive right now. Women are angry, grieving, and looking for a path foward towards respect, equality, and a safer world.  I don't have answers for how to eliminate these issues from society. Instead I am sharing some thoughts, tools, and practices for those on a journey of sexual healing and reclamation. We shouldn't have to do this work, and yet, we're here - in these bodies, in this moment in time. How can we take our power, our autonomy, our pleasure, and our liberation into our own hands? Upcoming Events & Courses Somatic Sisterhood Circle Eight weeks beginning October 27, Nelson BC Free Class: The Medicine of LavenderOctober 4, 11-12:30pm PST (Online, Playback Available) Embodied Plant Teachings Begins November 15th (Seven Months, Online, Playbacks Available) Stay in Touch!Marie on Instagram: @althaeaherbalsMarie's Substack: @marieembodiedBook a somatic therapy and/or herbalism session.

Today I'm dropping in with a personal share about a death and rebirth cycle I've been moving through. I talk about the imporance of burning away what no longer serves in order to make space for something new to be born. Most importantly I discuss my understanding of how life force energy can be channelled through us to create magic, beauty, meaning, and evolution if we're willing to follow it's call. May this conversation call you forward to live a full, audacious, heart-aligned life. Upcoming Events & CoursesFree Class: The Medicine of LavenderOctober 4, 11-12:30pm PST (Playback Available) Somatic Sisterhood Circle Eight weeks beginning October 27, Nelson BC Stay in Touch!Marie on Instagram: @althaeaherbals Marie's Substack: @marieembodied Book a somatic therapy and/or herbalism session.

In this episode, my partner Travis and I explore the deeper teachings of plants; we go beyond seeing them as resources to consume, but rather as living beings we can learn from through careful observation and personal experience. Travis and I discuss what emerges when we slow down enough to really pay attention to the plant world: how they can invite us into greater awareness, help us process and understand our emotions, and challenge us to grow into greater maturity and presence. Our conversation explores how our relationship with plants can sensitize us to the living world around us and reveal patterns that extend far beyond the individual plant. Through each herb in an opportunity to learn about growth, adaptation, relationship, resilience, and life cycles. This is a conversation about consciousness, emotional development, nature, and the possibility that plants have much more to teach us than we usually realize. This is a paradigm shift from extraction, to connection and relationship: may it inspire you to engage with plants in a new way!  Upcoming Events & Courses Wild Medicinal Plant WalkSeptember 27, Nelson BCFree Class: The Medicine of LavenderOctober 4, 11-12:30pm PST (Playback Available) The Plant Teachings CollectiveOctober 2027 - May 2028, Online  Stay in Touch!Marie on Instagram: @althaeaherbals Marie's Substack: @marieembodied Book a somatic therapy and/or herbalism session.

When life becomes too much we numb. It's a protective response that can offer a sense of relief from emotional or physical intensity, but it comes at a cost. Numbing out is like quick sand - the deeper we go, the deeper we go - and the more likely we are to lose ourselves entirely. In today's episode I walk you through what to do when you're shutting down; how to honour the needs of your nervous system while ensuring that you are moving towards towards alchemizing your experience rather then spiralling in it. Work With Me 1:1 in SanctuarySanctuary is a weekly space to attune to your body while creating stability, resiliency and capacity in the nervous system. Together we will work with somatic tools to unpack the stories and experiences that are keeping your stuck in unhealthy patterns and preventing you from becoming the person you want to be. Herbal medicines will be provided to support your healing journey. This is a space that brings together nervous system resilience, trauma resolution, and embodiment with weekly accountability and herbal support for profound transformation. It is for the person who is committed to their own evolution, expansion and healing.   Apply for Sanctuary. Upcoming Events & Courses Somatic Sisterhood CircleOctober 27-December 15, Nelson, BC Somatic Skills for Health Practitioners: A Nervous System Approach to HealingOctober 17 & 18, Victoria, BC Wild Medicinal Plant WalkSeptember 27, Nelson BC The Plant Teachings CollectiveOctober, 2027 - May, 2028, Online  Stay in Touch!Marie on Instagram: @althaeaherbals Marie's Substack: @marieembodied Book a somatic therapy and/or herbalism session.

Emotional alchemy is the process of metabolizing our emotional waves so they can become fuel for growth, awareness, and transformation. In this episode, I go deep into what emotions really are, why they show up, what they’re trying to teach us, and how we can consciously work with them rather than resist them. I explore how to move through emotional experiences with greater presence and curiosity, and how, when we learn to listen to what our emotions are communicating, they can become powerful catalysts for our evolution. Upcoming Events & Courses Somatic Sisterhood CircleOctober 27-December 15, Nelson, BC Somatic Skills for Health Practitioners: A Nervous System Approach to HealingOctober 17 & 18, Victoria, BC Wild Medicinal Plant WalkSeptember 27, Nelson BC The Plant Teachings CollectiveOctober, 2027 - May, 2028, Online  Stay in Touch!Marie on Instagram: @althaeaherbals Marie's Substack: @marieembodied Book a somatic therapy and/or herbalism session.

This week marks my nine year anniversary with my love, Travis. Today I'm sharing all about how we've built a life and relationship together that we love and cherish everyday. Tune in for some sappy lessons in partnership and love. Upcoming Events & Courses Somatic Sisterhood CircleOctober 27-December 15, Nelson, BC Somatic Skills for Health Practitioners: A Nervous System Approach to HealingOctober 17 & 18, Victoria, BC Wild Medicinal Plant WalkSeptember 27, Nelson BC The Plant Teachings CollectiveOctober, 2027 - May, 2028, Online  Stay in Touch!November Wild (our photographer) @novemberwild Marie on Instagram: @althaeaherbals Marie's Substack: @marieembodied Book a somatic therapy and/or herbalism session.

Welcome to today's episode with Patrick Kooyman of Blue Lotus Ethnobotanical. Together we explore the enchanting world of plant intelligence, and the importance of forming relationships with the plants we work with.  We talk about learning from plants through observation and lived experience, the wisdom held within traditional herbal practices, and the ways modern science is adding to our understanding of plant communication, perception, and intelligence. Rather than placing scientific and traditional perspectives in opposition, we explore how to approach both with curiosity, humility, and respect. Ultimately, this conversation invites you to consider what a relationship with plants can look like, and how reconnecting with them might change the way we understand herbalism, health, and our place in the living world. Upcoming Events & Courses Somatic Sisterhood CircleOctober 27-December 15, Nelson, BC Somatic Skills for Health Practitioners: A Nervous System Approach to HealingOctober 17 & 18, Victoria, BC Wild Medicinal Plant WalkSeptember 27, Nelson BC The Plant Teachings CollectiveOctober, 2027 - May, 2028, Online  Stay in Touch! Patrick on Instagram: @bluelotusethnobotanicalsMarie on Instagram: @althaeaherbals Marie's Substack: @marieembodied Book a somatic therapy and/or herbalism session.

Sit down with me for a cozy, inspiring convo about how we are glowing-up in the last four months of 2026. Time can slip by so quickly when we're not paying attention; I'm here to support you to harness your time, energy, and resources in a way that builds you up and creates a life you feel proud of. Tune in for exactly how I'm devoting myself to what matters most to me over the next few months, and let's create magic together!  Upcoming Events & Courses Somatic Sisterhood CircleOctober 27-December 15, Nelson, BC Somatic Skills for Health Practitioners: A Nervous System Approach to HealingOctober 17 & 18, Victoria, BC Wild Medicinal Plant Walk September 27, Nelson BC The Plant Teachings CollectiveOctober, 2027 - May, 2028, Online  Stay in Touch!Marie on Instagram: @althaeaherbals Marie's Substack: @marieembodied Book a somatic therapy and/or herbalism session.

Danii Zak is back on the podcast for part two of discussing religious trauma, how it manifests in people's lives, and how to heal from it. She touches on her own story, sharing examples of indoctrination, manipulation, and power dynamics that frequently show up in religious settings while offering tools and frameworks for recovery. If you have suffered from religious trauma and are on a healing journey of reclaiming your truth, this episode is for you. Listen to Danii's first episode. Upcoming Events & Courses Somatic Sisterhood CircleOctober 27-December 15, Nelson, BC  Somatic Skills for Health Practitioners: A Nervous System Approach to Healing October 17 & 18, Victoria, BC The Plant Teachings CollectiveOctober, 2027 - May, 2028, Online  Stay in Touch! Danii on Instagram: @heal.with.danielle Danii's website: https://www.thewellnessjourney.ca/ Marie on Instagram: @althaeaherbals Marie's Substack: @marieembodied Book a somatic therapy and/or herbalism session.

In this episode, I'm unpacking one of the most complicated dynamics women face: the pressure to stay likable, agreeable, and digestible.   From an early age, many women learn that standing out can come with the consequences of judgment, exclusion, comparison, criticism, and projection. As a result, we learn to shrink ourselves, downplay our accomplishments, soften our opinions, and dim our light to avoid making others uncomfortable. This conversation will challenge you to think about what it means to take up space, own your success, and support other women without seeing their power as a threat. It's time to stop shrinking and start shining. Unmasking the Shadow ( 1:1 Somatic Work)  Within every person lives an unexpressed shadow - aspects of the self that have been hidden, rejected and pushed away due to trauma, pain and cultural conditioning. The shadow contains our deepest pain, and, when integrated, has the potential to reveal our greatest gifts, purpose and magic. In Unmasking the Shadow we'll work with somatic (body-based) tools to peel back layers of conditioning and create a space for your wild and authentic self to flourish.  Learn more. Sisterhood Summer CampPause from daily life, immerse yourself in nature, connect with like-minded women, and learn about herbal medicine in a nourishing two day retreat. Join the Sisterhood! Stay in Touch!Instagram: @althaeaherbalsSubstack: @marieembodiedJoin our newsletter

In this episode, I sit down with Eileen March to explore her journey from midwife to energy healer, coach, and, eventually, witch. Together, we dive into the reclamation of the word witch, the power of intuition, and how working with the cycles of nature can help us remember who we truly are. This conversation is a permission slip to embrace your innate wisdom, reclaim your magic, and embody your light. Learn more about Eileen's course, Unlease Your Inner Witch, and use promo code UNLEASHALTHEA15 for 15% off the next cohort (starts in September, doors opening soon) Follow Eileen on Instagram.  Find Eileen's Witch Wound Healing Activation on Insight Timer  Sisterhood Summer Camp (August 14-16) Pause from daily life, immerse yourself in nature, connect with like-minded women, and learn about herbal medicine in a nourishing two day retreat.  Join the Sisterhood! Stay in Touch!Instagram: @althaeaherbalsSubstack: @marieembodiedJoin our newsletter

This week we're getting witchy with an episode about past lives, soul retrieval, and how these practices have been instrumental for my journey of embodiment. Listen in for my personal and clinical experience with receiving and guiding past life regressions, and their profound potential for healing.  Book a somatic therapy session or past life regression. Stay in Touch!Instagram: @althaeaherbalsSubstack: @marieembodiedGet in touch.

I'm often surprised by how rarely I hear therapist discuss the foundational role that fitness, nutrition, and daily habits play in our overall well-being. These practices are essential to embodied living, which is why I'm so excited to share this week's guest with you. In this episode, I'm joined by fitness coach and nutritionist Kim Shambaugh for a conversation that goes beyond calories, workouts, and meal plans. We explore how true health is built by reconnecting with your body, understanding its cues, and creating habits that support both your physical and emotional well-being. We explore the connection between nutrition, movement, mindset, and nervous system health. Kim shares practical insights on recognizing hunger and fullness cues, intentionally fueling your body, building a sustainable relationship with exercise, and letting go of rigid thinking. Trigger Warning: Please be aware that we discuss eating disorders, dieting, and body dysmorphia throughout this episode. Listen to my episode about how I lost 30lbs. ExpandI am now accepting applications for my 1:1 offer, Expand. This three month container is designed with depth and precision for the person who is ready to claim their dreams and desires, bringing them to life. We will laser focus on supporting you to expand in whatever area of life you're stepping into (relationship, career, health/fitness, sexuality, financial, etc.) through weekly somatic therapy sessions and voicenote/texting throughout the week. Expand your edges. Step into your power. Bring your desires to life.  Apply for Expand. Sisterhood Summer CampPause from daily life, immerse yourself in nature, connect with like-minded women, and learn about herbal medicine in a nourishing two day retreat. Join the Sisterhood! Stay in Touch!Kim's website Kim's Instagram: @neversettlelifeMarie's Instagram: @althaeaherbalsMarie's Substack: @marieembodiedJoin the Althaea newsletter