• Ep 122: ft. Val Alcorn on Herbal Bitters, Ancestors, and Gardening as a Spiritual Act

  • Mar 28 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 6 mins
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Ep 122: ft. Val Alcorn on Herbal Bitters, Ancestors, and Gardening as a Spiritual Act

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  • Val is an herbalist, gardener, writer, and artist. She is the owner of Woodspell Apothecary where she cultivates resources for folks to connect to the plant world around them.

    In this episode we talk about:

    • The mythical nature of the forest
    • The connection between fairytales and the forest
    • Working with fear in nature
    • Connecting to ancestors through the land
    • Herbal bitters and how they affect the body
    • The ancestral gut connection to bitters
    • How to incorporate herbs into your daily wellness practice


    Connect with Val:

    Instagram: @woodspell.apothecary

    Substack: Medicine Garden and Under the Linden Tree

    Connect with Leya: @leyavandoren

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    • 4 weekly creative writing sessions
    • Creative Writing and Journal Prompts
    • Learn about herbal medicine and how to incorporate herbs into your wellness practice
    • Write and read poetry in safe community
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    • Herbal folklore and ancient uses of herbs

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    Creative Resources Mentioned:

    • Spiritual Ecology
    • Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
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