Plant Wisdom, Humanity + the Microbiome w— Lauren Haynes of Wooden Spoon Herbs
"Herbalism is a way that I get to love nature."
Clinical herbalist Lauren Haynes joins us to talk about the privilege of working with plants, the incredible science coming out about the microbiome, and the wisdom plants have to offer us about how to be more abundant and more human. Lauren is the founder of Wooden Spoon Herbs, which crafts vital herbal products that support a farm-direct supply chain and sources only organic ingredients.
we discuss
Lauren's obsession with plants, animals + punk rock led her to become a clinical herbalist
The spirited creativity of humanity to create things + how that can generate a hopefulness for the future
How the wellness industry often approaches nature as a commodity
What is the microbiome, and what are its implications for how we understand health + who we
How the microbiome informs our understanding of chronic disease
The challenges + invitations of owning a business while also wanting to align with natural rhythms
Wanting to be a leader as it relates to the climate crisis and how we can contribute positively towards change
Getting to know your immediate environment + small ways to build your relationship with plants
What plants can teach us about community, abundance, + what it means to be human
Appreciating the ends of life cycles as well as the beginnings
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Mentioned in the episode—
Gut Feelings, book by Alessio Fasano + Susie Flaherty
Hormone Intelligence, book by Aviva Romm, M.D.
This is Your Brain on Food, book by Uma Naidoo, M.D.
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