Periods, Perimenopause & Plant Allies

If this episode is resonating with you, send us a message - we’d love to hear from you 🤍 Welcome to Light Work, a soft place to land in what could otherwise be a hard moment. We’re two sisters walking the path of healing together. In this space, we share honest conversations about the practices that have helped us reconnect with presence and a deeper sense of meaning in our daily lives. This episode is the third part of our multi-part series on healing modalities and today we’re diving into herbal support for periods, perimenopause and beyond. Plant allies for those who move through the world with (and without) a uterus. Jen, who is currently completing her herbalism certification, takes us through some of the plants she reaches for to support the bodies, brains and nervous systems navigating the hormonal tidal wave that is life. We talk brain fog, energy, cramps, sleep, rumination, nervous tension and the particular chaos that can come with perimenopause. Along the way, Jen introduces us to Schisandra, Motherwort, Passionflower, Skullcap, Stinging Nettle Leaf and her beloved Cramp Bark, including how she uses them, when she reaches for them and some important cautions to consider. We also somehow determine what each plant would wear to prom, because apparently that is useful botanical information. We finish with a simpler herbal toolkit for teens and younger menstruators, including ginger, chamomile, peppermint and nettle leaf, plus an important reminder that severe pain, unusual symptoms or anything that feels concerning deserves proper medical attention. As always, none of the information presented here is meant to replace medical advice. Herbs are powerful, they can interact with medications and what works for one body may not work for another. Do your research, start gently and talk to a qualified healthcare professional when appropriate. You don’t need to be a seeker, a healer or anything in particular to be here, just curious, open or tiring under the weight of what can often feel like unending chaos. As always, love, light & good night 🤍