Plant Wisdom, Humanity + the Microbiome — Lauren Haynes of Wooden Spoon Herbs

Clinical herbalist Lauren Haynes joins us to talk about the privilege of working with plants, the incredible science coming out about the microbiome as well as 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.

"Herbalism is a way that I get to love nature."

we discuss —

• Lauren's obsession with plants, animals + punk rock that led her to becoming 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 are
• 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

If you enjoyed the episode, check out —

• Episode w— Tami + Selima Lust
• Episode w— Asia Suler
• October Astrology Forecast

More about our guest —

• Wooden Spoon Herbs website use code HOMEBODY15 to get 15% off
• Wooden Spoon Herbs on IG
• Wooden Spoon Herbs on Pinterest

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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