{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"35 Trees Don\u2019t Die From the Present: An Herbal Guide to the Emotional Spring Thaw","description":"                      "Trees don't die from the present. They die from what happened in the past \u2014 slowly, quietly, underground, where no one was watching."   It is snowing outside my studio window as I record this. A real blizzard \u2014 the kind that silences the street and turns the world white and still. And yet underneath all that snow, something is already moving. In this episode, I share a story from a recent drive along the Housatonic River to a woodland lecture with an arborist \u2014 and what the trees taught me about damage that doesn't show up for years, and healing that happens slowly, underground, where no one is watching. We are standing at the threshold of the emotional thaw. That tender, unglamorous season between deep winter and spring \u2014 when what has been frozen in us begins, slowly, to move. And the wisest thing we can do right now, while the snow is still on the ground, is begin to prepare. I share five gentle herbs for late winter \u2014 dandelion root, cleavers, nettle, burdock, and red clover \u2014 not as a detox protocol, but as quiet allies for a body that is ready to soften. We also talk about simple practices for moving the lymph, hydrating deeply, and \u2014 perhaps most importantly \u2014 tending the emotional self before spring arrives with all its urgency. This one is personal. Because I am in my own thaw this winter too. This episode is for anyone who has been patient with winter and is ready \u2014 slowly, gently \u2014 to begin again.   Simple Late-Winter Tea Blend: 2 parts dried nettle leaf 1 part dried red clover blossom 1 part dried cleavers \u00bd part roasted dandelion root Steep one heaping tablespoon per cup in just-boiled water for 15\u201320 minutes. Add honey to taste. Drink one to three cups daily.   \ud83c\udf3f Herbs & Favorite Tools (affiliate links \u2014 thank you for supporting this work) Herbs featured in this Show: 1. Dandelion Root https:\/\/amzn.to\/4aBQ6PH 2. Cleavers https:\/\/amzn.to\/4sfKlNM 3. Nettle https:\/\/amzn.to\/4aPbPCt 4. Burdock Root https:\/\/amzn.to\/4tU4CtF 5. Red Clover https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Os3Iob   My favorite tea-making tools: BAYKA French Press Coffee Maker, https:\/\/amzn.to\/4r4LYNH   Cold Brew Coffee Filter for Wide Mouth Mason Jar,  https:\/\/amzn.to\/4qWQr4L   Heat proof wide mouth mason jars https:\/\/amzn.to\/4pNflmq   Bookstore - Brenda J. Sullivan Books https:\/\/www.brendajsullivanbooks.com\/   \ud83c\udf31 My Garden Journal \u2013 A How-To Garden Book for Kids Because every gardener starts with a single seed \u2014 and a little curiosity. My Garden Journal is part how-to guide, part creative keepsake, designed to help children (and their grown-ups) learn the basics of growing food and flowers while documenting their journey. Inside you\u2019ll find: Simple planting guidance Space for drawings, photos, and notes Imaginative themed gardens (Harry Potter Herb Garden, Young Chef\u2019s Garden, Monarch Butterfly Garden) Perfect for homeschooling families, budding herbalists, and anyone who wants to grow confidence by growing plants. \u2728 You\u2019ll be amazed at how much you \u2014 and your garden \u2014 grow when you take time to journal the journey.   \ud83c\udf3f Work With Me \ud83c\udf19 Herbal Consultations (Now Open) Root your wellness in the wisdom of the plants \u2014 and the stars. My one-on-one consultations offer gentle, grounded guidance rooted in traditional herbalism, vitalist principles, and (if you wish) astrology. Each session begins with listening. \ud83d\udc49 Learn more here: https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/351efb18cd6b\/one-on-one-consultations-landing-page   \ud83c\udf3f Join Me on Patreon Support this work and receive exclusive herbal & holistic content \u2728 Membership includes:\u2714 Monthly herbal & lunar insights\u2714 DIY recipes & printable guides\u2714 Free class replays\u2714 Bi-annual personalized herbal consultations (Tier 3) Membership can be as little as a cup of coffee \u2615\ufe0f \ud83d\udc49 Join here: https:\/\/patreon.com\/ThompsonStreetFarm?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink   \u2648 FREE Zodiac Herbs Guide Unlock the secrets of personalized wellness with my free Zodiac Herbs Guide. https:\/\/www.brendajsullivanteach.com\/zodiacherbguidefreebieor   \u2615 Buy Me a Cup of Tea If this story brought you comfort, you can support the channel here: https:\/\/buymeacoffee.com\/thompsonstg   \ud83c\udfb6 Music Credits A heartfelt thank you to Alexander Nakarada for the music featured in this story. I am a Patreon supporter of Alexander\u2019s work.   \ud83c\udfbc Song: Planning - 320bit -  September 5, 2021 \ud83d\udd17 https:\/\/www.serpentsoundstudios.com\/   \ud83c\udf3f Stay Connected Website: https:\/\/thenewenglandherbary.com\/ Youtube: https:\/\/youtube.com\/@thenewenglandherbary?si=f7_MB0XEz0vn0Xr   Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thenewenglandherbary\/ Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61578148227744 Thompson Street Farm LLC: https:\/\/thompsonstreetfarm.com\/ \ud83d\udcac I\u2019d love to hear how this story landed for you. Feel free to share your reflections in the comments.   ","author_name":"The New England Herbary","author_url":"https:\/\/thenewenglandherbary.com\/blog\/","html":"