In this episode, Kristen chats with Cassie Hower from Plants + Passion. Cassie is a Herbalist, Flower Essence Practitioner and Plant Medicine Maker who lives on a regenerative farm in Samford Valley. Cassie is passionate about the power of herbs to heal the body and discusses her own journey in healing from breast cancer.
(Please forgive the internet dropouts that happen twice in this episode! Come on Starlink!)
TOPICS
🌱 Cassie’s healing journey from breast cancer
🌱 The role food, herbs and fermented foods played in restoring Cassie’s gut health
🌱 The sugar vs fat debate of the 1970’s and how this has impacted health today
🌱 How our big supermarkets are undercutting farmers
🌱 Edible weeds and their health benefits + protein in Cobbler’s Pegs!
🌱 Making your own herbal medicines
🌱 Intuitive eating + mindful living and the benefits of having a well stocked pantry
🌱 Gratitude practices
RESOURCES + LINKS
Four Corners - The Cost of Living With Coles and Woolworths
Heidi Merika - Wildcraft book
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