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44. Why you can't use herbs as a last resort

Ep. 44

Most people discover herbs in the middle of a crisis — when they’ve already been handed a prescription, when side effects are piling up, or when they’re desperate for relief.


That’s the worst time to meet your herbs.


In this episode, I’ll talk about:

🌿 Why herbs almost never work the way you want them to in the middle of a crisis

🌿 Real stories of clients who waited too long — and how it held them back

🌿 The big mindset shift: becoming someone who thinks of herbs first

🌿 What changes when you already know your plants and have them on hand


If you’re tired of Googling “what herb for this?” every time something comes up, this is where you start shifting from “green pill” thinking to a real holistic herbal practice.


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Learn 10 Herbs that you can start using now and start thinking like an herbalist, putting herbs FIRST.


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Everything you need to know to create the perfect home apothecary and meet your needs including where to get your herbs, how to keep them fresh, what supplies you need, and more.


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