In this fresh and delightful episode I sit down with Olivia Amitrano, herbalist, host of the popular What’s the Juice podcast and founder of Organic Olivia, a successful botanical medicines company. Olivia opens up about her transformative journey through herbalism, personal growth, and the essential practice of honest self-reflection on the relationships in our lives and our relationship to ourselves.
We dive deep into Olivia’s:
- First encounters with plants and how this sparked her enduring passion for herbal medicine.
- Insights on the art of noticing and the power of forming deep, meaningful relationships with the natural world.
- Exploration of how our health is intricately influenced by our relationships and environments.
- Personal experiences with codependency, the importance of establishing boundaries, and the journey of self-discovery and the courage it takes to face uncomfortable truths.
- Revelation that deeper personal changes were needed beyond herbs and foods to heal not just her insulin resistance, but her resistance to making changes in her habits.
- Realizations about the effects of substances like caffeine and cannabis on her health and well-being.
- Unique practice of hosting internal funerals to release habits and relationships that no longer serve her.
- Engagement with "parts" work and internal family systems therapy to understand and heal different facets of herself.
Olivia and I share insights about:
- The use of herbs in dreamwork and their subtle, yet profound, influence on the psyche.
- How slowing down and allowing plants to guide us can lead to profound personal growth.
- The intersection of mindfulness and self-compassion in achieving true well-being beyond herbs and foods.
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