Sage and Spirit

Sakina Di Pace is an acupuncturist, and- as you may have guessed- a facial cupping expert! When she first began working with facial cupping, she noticed immediate and significant benefits to her patients, and knew she must begin incorporating this ancient modality into more of her offerings. In 2020, Sakina was no longer able to meet with patients one-on-one due to lockdowns, thus inspiring her to bring this knowledge and expertise to the online world, offering videos and tools for people around the world who were interested in learning this unique practice from the safety + comfort of their own homes. In this episode, Sakina shares the origins and history of facial cupping, as well as the myriad benefits this practice offers. If you're interested in learning more about improving your overall health, that of your delicate facial skin, and even the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, dark circles, and sagging- this is the episode for you! Connect with Sakina and learn more about her offerings: Instagram: @thefacialcuppingexpert Website: www.thefacialcuppingexpert.com ----more---- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST Your support means so much!! If this show has spoken to you or inspired you in some way, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review and rating so that others can find it more easily.   This podcast is a labor of love, and every little bit helps to keep the show going. If you'd like to make a one-time contribution to show your support, you can use this Venmo link to enter and send your preferred dollar amount. ----more---- STAY CONNECTED Connect with Anna Claire and Dancing Sage Wellness: Website Instagram Learn more about my upcoming Wellness Retreats HERE!

Jennifer Holmes is the heart behind her family's growing Apiary and Café/Meadery, Hani Honey Company, in Stuart, Florida. Jennifer is a UFIFAS Master Beekeeper + Senior Welsh Honey Judge, current President of Florida State Beekeepers Association, and Chair of Slow Food Gold & Treasure Coast. She is an active speaker on many beekeeping topics, and travels worldwide to continue to learn and contribute positively to the Beekeeping Industry. Although keeping bees is a main component of how Jennifer is received in her community, she is also deeply engaged in all of nature and enjoys producing various fermented products from locally foraged, locally grown foods, while tending her forever passion of food and farmers.  In this episode, Jennifer shares with us her love of beekeeping, what initially drew her to the hive, and the passion + dedication that fuel her many projects stemming from this endeavor. We discuss the different ways that bees support all of life on the planet, from pollination to products, and even the healing processes of bee venom therapy and hive-huffing (my own term for breathing in the air from honeybee hives). Jennifer also speaks of her travels around the world, learning more about how to care for bees and the ecosystem, sharing stories with other beekeepers, and having the opportunities to be a part of tasting + judging numerous bee products, with all their nuanced aromas and flavors. Connect with Jennifer and learn more about her offerings: Instagram: @hanihoneycompany Website: www.hanihoneycompany.com ----more---- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST Your support means so much!! If this show has spoken to you or inspired you in some way, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review and rating so that others can find it more easily.   This podcast is a labor of love, and every little bit helps to keep the show going. If you'd like to make a one-time contribution to show your support, you can use this Venmo link to enter and send your preferred dollar amount. ----more---- STAY CONNECTED Connect with Anna Claire and Dancing Sage Wellness: Website Instagram Learn more about my upcoming Wellness Retreats HERE!

Jen Amabile is a best-selling author, Reiki practitioner, and a transformational life coach who is committed to empowering single women to heal from heartbreak, cultivate more self-love, and amplify their sense of self worth so that they can create the freedom in life that they desire, and attract love into all areas of their lives. Jen does this through private coaching, workshops, and in leading guided meditations. Jen has a master's degree in counseling from Montclair State University, a health coaching certificate from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and a culinary diploma from the Institute of Culinary Education. In this episode,Jen and I explore the depths of self love- what it means, why it's important, and how to cultivate it. She shares her thoughts on the value of making self-honoring choices, and taking the time to ask ourselves what it is that we need in each moment.  Jen speaks to the stress that can arise from the programming or need to "be everything to everyone", and how in striving to meet this unattainable goal, it can often leave us feeling empty, or neglecting important aspects of ourselves. We talk a bit about how to be open to receiving and finding balance and flow in day-to-day life, the pillars of self love, healthy boundaries, and emotional self-sufficiency. Connect with Jen and learn more about her offerings: Instagram: @jenamabile Website: www.jenniferamabile.com ----more---- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST Your support means so much!! If this show has spoken to you or inspired you in some way, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review and rating so that others can find it more easily.   This podcast is a labor of love, and every little bit helps to keep the show going. If you'd like to make a one-time contribution to show your support, you can use this Venmo link to enter and send your preferred dollar amount. ----more---- STAY CONNECTED SUBSCRIBE: Sign up for the Dancing Sage newsletter and save 15% on your first purchase or consultation! Connect with Anna Claire and Dancing Sage Wellness: Website Instagram Learn more about my upcoming Wellness Retreats HERE!

Josh Fox has built a life around the healing powers of plants, people, and community. He weaves herbs, song, and acupuncture into his private healing practice, and writes music that uplifts the heart, honors his plant allies, and tickles the human spirit. With the same gentle, grounded nature he receives patients, he regularly holds group ceremony space around grief, heart-healing, and song-sharing. In this episode, Josh shares his vision and practices for tending the village heart through remembering our humanness and offering grief rituals within his community. He speaks on the importance of having safe spaces for people to express their grief, and all of the emotions that can arise throughout this process. Josh discusses his own grief initiation, and how he now views his role as a sort of apprentice to grief itself. He offers some ideas for different ways that people can enter into a conscious relationship with grief, and how to engage in a supportive and supported way by asking spirit for help. Connect with Josh: Website: www.foxhealing.com Music: http://foxsongs.bandcamp.com ----more---- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST Your support means so much!! If this show has spoken to you or inspired you in some way, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review and rating so that others can find it more easily.   This podcast is a labor of love, and every little bit helps to keep the show going. If you'd like to make a one-time contribution to show your support, you can use this Venmo link to enter and send your preferred dollar amount. ----more---- STAY CONNECTED SUBSCRIBE: Sign up for the Dancing Sage newsletter and save 15% on your first purchase or consultation! Connect with Anna Claire and Dancing Sage Wellness: Website Instagram Learn more about my upcoming Wellness Retreats HERE!

Catherine Björksten is a holistic practitioner, specializing in supporting people who are going through a Spiritual Awakening. Her motto is integrated and embodied awakening. Following a career in marketing and advertising and becoming a mother of two, she went through a major awakening herself, which led her to study psychotherapy, spiritual counseling, shamanism, and apprenticing with Indigenous leaders and mystical masters worldwide. In this episode, Catherine discusses what it means to delve into the deep, dark corners of our psyche and to shine a light into our own innate world of shadows. We talk about the importance of shadow work + understanding the underworld journey we are currently navigating as a collective at this time, and how the willingness to do this inner work and face our own unhealed aspects of ourselves can ultimately bring great empowerment.  Catherine also shares how shadow work and this "descent" is correlated with the feminine awakening and the symbolic womb space, and how this also relates to our connection with the earth. Connect with Catherine: Instagram: @akasha_awakening Website: www.akasha-awakening.com ----more---- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST Your support means so much!! If this show has spoken to you or inspired you in some way, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review and rating so that others can find it more easily.   This podcast is a labor of love, and every little bit helps to keep the show going. If you'd like to make a one-time contribution to show your support, you can use this Venmo link to enter and send your preferred dollar amount. ----more---- STAY CONNECTED SUBSCRIBE: Sign up for the Dancing Sage newsletter and save 15% on your first purchase or consultation! Connect with Anna Claire and Dancing Sage Wellness: Website Instagram Learn more about my upcoming Wellness Retreats HERE!

Join me for my first SOLO episode, where I'll be sharing some exciting news about upcoming offerings + changes, as well as some tips for supporting your mind, body, soul, and spirit through the upcoming shift in seasons. Whether you find yourself in the Northern hemisphere transitioning from summer to fall, or below the equator, moving on into spring, this episode has some great ideas to support your overall wellness throughout the journey! In this episode I talk a little bit about the changes of seasons from both an Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine point of view, and share some different practices such as grounding and meditation, along with foods to nourish your body and support you throughout the seasonal shifts. I also speak about taking care of the nasal passages and mucous membranes with neti + nasya, and the importance of finding a space for stillness within each day. Want to learn more about what this may look like for your own personal energetics and constitution? Set up a one-on-one wellness consultation, where we'll have time to focus on you, and create some goals and intentions to serve you best! Find more info at www.dancingsagewellness.com. Also, save 15% sitewide this weekend ONLY, September 17-19, 2021, using code BIRTHDAY21. ----more---- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST Your support means so much!! If this show has spoken to you or inspired you in some way, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review and rating so that others can find it more easily.   This podcast is a labor of love, and every little bit helps to keep the show going. If you'd like to make a one-time contribution to show your support, you can use this Venmo link to enter and send your preferred dollar amount. ----more---- STAY CONNECTED SUBSCRIBE: Sign up for the Dancing Sage newsletter and save 15% on your first purchase or consultation! Connect with Anna Claire and Dancing Sage Wellness: Website Instagram Learn more about my upcoming Wellness Retreats HERE!

Bethany is an online business mentor for visionary women on a mission to positively impact the world. She mentors coaches, artists, healers, and yoga teachers to their next level of impact and prosperity. Bethany's mission in life is to help intuitive women elevate success without losing their magic. She does this through human design, intuitive and intelligent business coaching, and (soon) sacred breathwork. First and foremost, Bethany understands that you have unique medicine inside you that the world needs. Her contribution to this vision is in helping soulful women on a mission to become wildly successful through first healing themselves, and then alchemizing their healing journey into successful businesses. In this episode, Bethany discusses the Human Design System, or what she aptly refers to as the blueprint of the soul. Bethany shares some of her story, including what events and realizations led her to aligning with her dharma and truly living her best life, while inspiring others to do the same. Bethany shares with us the five different energy types, how we can work with the Human Design system to maximize our potential and understanding in relationships of all kinds, and she reminds us that healing doesn't have to be hard, and spirituality doesn't always have to be so serious! Connect with Bethany: Instagram: @bethanybubenzer Website: www.bethanybubenzer.com ----more---- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST Your support means so much!! If this show has spoken to you or inspired you in some way, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review and rating so that others can find it more easily.   This podcast is a labor of love, and every little bit helps to keep the show going. If you'd like to make a one-time contribution to show your support, you can use this Venmo link to enter and send your preferred dollar amount. ----more---- STAY CONNECTED SUBSCRIBE: Sign up for the Dancing Sage newsletter and save 15% on your first purchase or consultation! Connect with Anna Claire and Dancing Sage Wellness: Website Instagram Learn more about my upcoming Wellness Retreats HERE!

Seán Pádraig O'Donoghue is an herbalist, writer, and teacher, and an initiated Priest in two traditions. He lives in the mountains of western Maine. Seán's approach to healing weaves together the insights of traditional western herbalism and contemporary science. He regards physical, spiritual, and emotional healing as deeply intertwined. In this episode, we discuss Seán's incredible and insightful new book, The Forest Reminds Us Who We Are. He discusses his upbringing, feelings of not fitting in, and finding solace in the natural world. He shares how the plants first called to him, and how the relationships he has formed with nature have shaped and guided his journey through life. Connect with Seán: www.otherworldwell.com ----more---- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST Your support means so much!! If this show has spoken to you or inspired you in some way, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review and rating so that others can find it more easily.   This podcast is a labor of love, and every little bit helps to keep the show going. If you'd like to make a one-time contribution to show your support, you can use this Venmo link to enter and send your preferred dollar amount. ----more---- STAY CONNECTED SUBSCRIBE: Sign up for the Dancing Sage newsletter and save 15% on your first purchase or consultation! Connect with Anna Claire and Dancing Sage Wellness: Website Instagram Learn more about my upcoming Peru Wellness Retreat HERE!

Bob Linde and Renee Crozier Prince are the founders and main instructors of the Traditions School of Herbal Studies in St. Petersburg, Florida. Bob Linde is an Acupuncture Physician and Registered Herbalist with an MS in Oriental Medicine and BS in Education, and Renee Crozier Prince is a clinician, practicing community herbalism with a focus on cancer care. Fourth generation Floridian, her focus is on bioregional plant medicine as well as conservation and underserved communities. They are both amazing practitioners, and I highly recommend you check out their website for all their accolades + offerings! In this episode of Sage + Spirit, Bob and Renee share their experiences working with and caring for animals of all kinds! From cats and dogs to snakes, birds, and fish, Bob and Renee are a wealth of knowledge when it comes to supporting the health and well-being of our animal friends. This conversation covers an overview of herbal animal care, a glimpse into constitutional types + energetic concepts, natural feeding, and a beginning herbal materia medica. Some of the herbs discussed include burdock, oatstraw, Chinese Solomon's Seal, and TCM formula Yunnan Baiyao. Connect with Bob + Renee: Instagram: @traditionsherbschool Facebook: Traditions Herb School Websites: www.traditionsherbschool.com , www.acuherbals.com Resources Mentioned: Four Paws, Five Directions by Cheryl Schwartz; The Complete Herbal Handbook for Farm and Stable by Juliette De Baïracli Levy ----more---- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST Your support means so much!! If this show has spoken to you or inspired you in some way, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review and rating so that others can find it more easily.   This podcast is a labor of love, and every little bit helps to keep the show going. If you'd like to make a one-time contribution to show your support, you can use this Venmo link to enter and send your preferred dollar amount. ----more---- STAY CONNECTED SUBSCRIBE: Sign up for the Dancing Sage newsletter and save 15% on your first purchase or consultation! Connect with Anna Claire and Dancing Sage Wellness: Website Instagram Learn more about my upcoming Peru Wellness Retreat HERE!

Charley Castex is an acclaimed psychic, spiritual guide and author spotlighted by The New York Times, HuffPost, ABC and NBC news. Since 1995, Charley has guided tens of thousands across six continents, pairing his intuitive gift with his passion for empowering others to realize their spiritual potential. Charley resides in Asheville NC with his lovely wife Kathryn, his dream drum set and several gorgeous guitars. In today's episode, Charley discusses his new book, Expand Your Spiritual Bandwidth. He talks about what this looks like in everyday life, and how we can find ways to live in joy, reverence, and "original bliss". Connect with Charley: Facebook: Charley Castex Guidance Lightline Website: www.charleycastex.com ----more---- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST Your support means so much!! If this show has spoken to you or inspired you in some way, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review and rating so that others can find it more easily.   This podcast is a labor of love, and every little bit helps to keep the show going. If you'd like to make a one-time contribution to show your support, you can use this Venmo link to enter and send your preferred dollar amount. ----more---- STAY CONNECTED SUBSCRIBE: Sign up for the Dancing Sage newsletter and save 15% on your first purchase or consultation! Connect with Anna Claire and Dancing Sage Wellness: Website Instagram Learn more about my upcoming Peru Wellness Retreat HERE!  

Catherine Artzt is the founder of French Broad Cannabis, makers of Bhūmi and Of The Earth hemp product lines, which integrate herbalism, aromatherapy, and chocolate into targeted and high quality hemp products. She also owns Brevard Hemp, a hemp retail store with 3 locations in Western North Carolina. Catherine's dedication to natural medicine became personal when Catherine began battling a chronic pain condition in 2014.  In this episode of Sage + Spirit, Catherine shares her story of how she first became interested in natural medicine, and how that led her to a journey of self-discovery, and also to becoming a total badass boss-babe of her own highly successful CBD company.  Along with tips for doing what you love and loving what you do, Catherine also provides details for what to look for in a high-quality CBD supplement- something that many businesses aren't always sharing with transparency. Connect with Catherine: Instagram: @bhumi_cbd or @of_the_earth_cbd Websites: www.bhumicbd.com, www.oftheearthcbd.com, www.brevardhemp.com ----more---- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST Your support means so much!! If this show has spoken to you or inspired you in some way, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review and rating so that others can find it more easily.   This podcast is a labor of love, and every little bit helps to keep the show going. If you'd like to make a one-time contribution to show your support, you can use this Venmo link to enter and send your preferred dollar amount. ----more---- STAY CONNECTED SUBSCRIBE: Sign up for the Dancing Sage newsletter and save 15% on your first purchase or consultation! Connect with Anna Claire and Dancing Sage Wellness: Website Instagram Learn more about my upcoming Peru Wellness Retreat HERE!  

Winn Mallard was born in Atlanta, Georgia and currently lives in the Sacred Valley of the Inkas in Peru. Her interests include permaculture, naturopathy, herbalism, earth-based spirituality, and the Gnostic teachings (i.e, the science of consciousness). In this episode, Winn and I discuss the concept of dying before we die...so that we don't die when we die- which might sound a little confusing, but stick with us, and we'll explain more! We talk about the concepts of shamanism, the solar path or path of the Inka, and mystical death, as well as the chispa divina, or divine spark that we are all born with, and that carries on from lifetime to lifetime. Winn shares some of what she has learned of the gnostic teachings, and talks about the goal of lowering the ego while also raising consciousness- not a small task! To learn more, connect with Winn on Instagram: @waywoowinn or by e-mail at WinnMallard@gmail.com. She is also on Facebook, and you can find her book under the title Death is a Miracle. ----more---- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST Your support means so much!! If this show has spoken to you or inspired you in some way, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review and rating so that others can find it more easily.   This podcast is a labor of love, and every little bit helps to keep the show going. If you'd like to make a one-time contribution to show your support, you can use this Venmo link to enter and send your preferred dollar amount. ----more---- STAY CONNECTED SUBSCRIBE: Sign up for the Dancing Sage newsletter and save 15% on your first purchase or consultation! Connect with Anna Claire and Dancing Sage Wellness: Website Instagram Learn more about my upcoming Peru Wellness Retreat HERE!

Denise Cooper was born and raised in Kansas City. She has been living in the Sacred Valley of Peru since December 2007, and leading international Ayahuasca retreats and ceremonies with the sacred plant medicine, Ayahuasca, from the Amazon jungle since 2009.   Over the last 20 years, Denise has received training and certifications as a Medicine Woman/Shamanic Practitioner, Reiki Master, Life Coach, and Breathwork Healer, with intensives in Yoga, Meditation and Fasting. She also has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. Denise carries a deep love for the Earth and is deeply devoted to the evolution and healing of humanity. She shares Earth-honoring teachings and reminds people of our kinship with Nature. In this episode, Denise shares her journey + experience with the healing powers of breathwork. She discusses the many benefits of this work, including stress-relief, dealing with grief + trauma, recovering from addiction, connecting with our higher self or inner essence, deepening our intuition, and so much more! We talk a little bit about the dangers of spiritual bypassing, the importance of working with our shadows, and how we really do need to "feel it to heal it" often times. We really delve deep in this episode! To learn more, connect with Denise on Instagram: @denisefcooper or on her website, at www.denisefcooper.com. She is also on Facebook. The book mentioned towards the beginning of the episode is The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, by Bessel Van der Kolk, MD. ----more---- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST Your support means so much!! If this show has spoken to you or inspired you in some way, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review and rating so that others can find it more easily.   This podcast is a labor of love, and every little bit helps to keep the show going. If you'd like to make a one-time contribution to show your support, you can use this Venmo link to enter and send your preferred dollar amount. ----more---- STAY CONNECTED SUBSCRIBE: Sign up for the Dancing Sage newsletter and save 15% on your first purchase or consultation! Connect with Anna Claire and Dancing Sage Wellness: Website Instagram Learn more about my upcoming Peru Wellness Retreat HERE!

CoreyPine Shane, RH (AHG), is Founder of the Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine in Asheville, NC, and has spent over 25 years teaching and helping clients by artfully blending Chinese and Western herbal traditions with a focus on local plants. As a seasoned wildcrafter he has extensive knowledge of wild plants as well as medicine making, which he has put into his forthcoming book, “Southeast Medicinal Plants.” He is also the author of an e-book, “Herbs for Pain,” has taught at many national herb conferences, and is a Professional Member of the American Herbalists Guild. In this episode, CoreyPine introduces us to the world of herbal + holistic first aid, sharing some of his favorite herbs to help support in times of accidents, bumps, bruises, and traumas. We discuss a multitude of herbs, including Saint John's Wort, comfrey, yarrow, and even a handful of common kitchen spices! CoreyPine covers a number of different situations, his go-to's, and different applications for each herb. Connect with CoreyPine via his school or herbal tincture business: Instagram: @blueridgeschoolherbalmedicine or @pinesherbals Websites: www.blueridgeschool.org, www.pinesherbals.com ----more---- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST Your support means so much!! If this show has spoken to you or inspired you in some way, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review and rating so that others can find it more easily.   This podcast is a labor of love, and every little bit helps to keep the show going. If you'd like to make a one-time contribution to show your support, you can use this Venmo link to enter and send your preferred dollar amount. ----more---- STAY CONNECTED SUBSCRIBE: Sign up for the Dancing Sage newsletter and save 15% on your first purchase or consultation! Connect with Anna Claire and Dancing Sage Wellness: Website Instagram Learn more about my upcoming Peru Wellness Retreat HERE!

Named “the wellness mixologist” by Women's Health magazine, Jules Aron is the beverage consultant and holistic nutritionist bridging the gap between mind, body, and spirit(s) for over a decade. She is the founder of The Healthy Bartender, the clean online cocktail destination, and author of 5 best-selling books: Zen and Tonic: Savory and Fresh Cocktails for the Enlightened Drinker, Vegan Cheese, Simple, Delicious, Plant-Based Cheese Recipes, Nourish and Glow: Naturally Beautifying Foods & Elixirs, Fresh & Pure: Organically Crafted Beauty Balms & Cleansers, and her newly released, Low Proof Happy Hour. When she's not writing, Jules serves as the beverage director for the annual Seed Food and Wine Festival held in Miami, Los Angeles, and Brooklyn, and works with the nonprofit Lox Farm dinners in Palm Beach, raising funds for their “food as medicine” Fresh Rx program. She is a regular nutrition expert on WPTV, serves on the United States Bartender's Guild health and wellness committee and is Thrive magazine's bartender in residence. Jules has been featured in Forbes, Huff Post, the New York Post, The Today Show, Imbibe, Goop, and Elle magazine and is a regular contributor to Thrive, Women's Health, mindbodygreen, Organic Spa Magazine, and Woman's World magazine, among other national outlets.  In this episode, Jules talks about her background in food + beverage, nutrition, and journalism, and how each of these experiences has helped to shape her journey with wellness. Jules is a wealth of knowledge, and infuses that wisdom and passion into all of her endeavors. Be sure to check out her wonderful books, and follow her on social media for delightful recipes + photos to spark your imagination and wet your whistle! Connect with Jules on Instagram: @julesaron or on her website, at www.thehealthybartender.com ----more---- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST Your support means so much!! If this show has spoken to you or inspired you in some way, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review and rating so that others can find it more easily.   This podcast is a labor of love, and every little bit helps to keep the show going. If you'd like to make a one-time contribution to show your support, you can use this Venmo link to enter and send your preferred dollar amount. ----more---- STAY CONNECTED SUBSCRIBE: Sign up for the Dancing Sage newsletter and save 15% on your first purchase or consultation! Connect with Anna Claire and Dancing Sage Wellness: Website Instagram Learn more about my upcoming Peru Wellness Retreat HERE! ----more---- DONATIONS FOR PERU If you'd like to donate to the continuing efforts being made to assist our brothers + sisters in Peru as they navigate the challenges presented by the pandemic, you can do so on Venmo - just be sure to add a note that you're donating to Peru! You can also visit Lea Motlow's website www.golden-threads.com for more information.

Maria Noël Groves, RH (AHG), clinical herbalist, runs Wintergreen Botanicals, nestled in the pine forests of New Hampshire. Her business is devoted to education and empowerment via classes, health consultations, and writing with the foundational belief that good health grows in nature. She is the author of the award-winning, best-selling Body into Balance: An Herbal Guide to Holistic Self Care and Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies. Learn more about Maria and herbs at WintergreenBotanicals.com.  In this episode, Maria discusses herbs to support brain health, mental clarity, and even stress levels. She shares so much rich information on some of her favorite brain-boosting herbs- including how to grow them in your own garden or windowsill! Herbs discussed include lemon balm, peppermint, rosemary, tulsi, gotu kola, and bacopa. Connect with Maria on Instagram: @marianoelgroves or on her website, at www.wintergreenbotanicals.com ----more---- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST Your support means so much!! If this show has spoken to you or inspired you in some way, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review and rating so that others can find it more easily.   This podcast is a labor of love, and every little bit helps to keep the show going. If you'd like to make a one-time contribution to show your support, you can use this Venmo link to enter and send your preferred dollar amount. ----more---- STAY CONNECTED SUBSCRIBE: Sign up for the Dancing Sage newsletter and save 15% on your first purchase or consultation! Connect with Anna Claire and Dancing Sage Wellness: Website Instagram Learn more about my upcoming Peru Wellness Retreat HERE! ----more---- DONATIONS FOR PERU If you'd like to donate to the continuing efforts being made to assist our brothers + sisters in Peru as they navigate the challenges presented by the pandemic, you can do so on Venmo - just be sure to add a note that you're donating to Peru! You can also visit Lea Motlow's website www.golden-threads.com for more information.

"A rose by any other name would smell as sweet..." ~ William Shakespeare, Romeo + Juliet There is always so much that can be said when it comes to rose- it is truly a deeply healing plant on a multitude of levels. In this episode, I speak with mystic herbalist and Ayurvedic health counselor, Sondra Hamilton, who shares her healing journey + dance with rose. Topics discussed include the magical Hampi rosa of the Sacred Valley of Peru, spiritual bathing + plant baths, and opening our hearts to receiving love. Sondra also shares some of her favorite ways of working with roses, and some of the energetic aspects of this ubiquitous and powerful flower. If this episode inspires you to visit + support the Sacred Valley of Peru, be sure to read further for donation opportunities, and check out www.dancingsagewellness.com/retreats for the upcoming Peru retreat Sondra and I will be hosting this fall. Connect with Sondra on Instagram: @oshamaizeherbal or on her website: www.oshamaizeherbal.com Be a part of the Osha Maize inner circle + support Sondra's work by joining her Patreon page for as little as $3/month! ----more---- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST Your support means so much!! If this show has spoken to you or inspired you in some way, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review and rating so that others can find it more easily.   This podcast is a labor of love, and every little bit helps to keep the show going. If you'd like to make a one-time contribution to show your support, you can use this Venmo link to enter and send your preferred dollar amount. ----more---- STAY CONNECTED SUBSCRIBE: Sign up for the Dancing Sage newsletter and save 15% on your first purchase or consultation! Connect with Anna Claire and Dancing Sage Wellness: Website Instagram ----more---- DONATIONS FOR PERU If you'd like to donate to the continuing efforts being made to assist our brothers + sisters in Peru as they navigate the challenges presented by the pandemic, you can do so on Venmo - just be sure to add a note that you're donating to Peru! You can also visit Lea Motlow's website www.golden-threads.com for more information.

Elizabeth Carter is a holistic esthetician, and the founder of Honest Rituals in Topanga Canyon, CA. The mission and vision for her skincare studio is to create a space for nature-inspired women to learn how to heal their skin by using a mixture of plants, oils, and facial massage. In this episode, we discuss the skin as being a reflection of whatever is happening inside the body, and how emotional stress can play a major role in the aging process. Elizabeth talks about the importance of the microbiome of the skin, and best ways to support that natural balance. She also introduces us to a whole new world of facial massage and buccal massage- and the wonders they can do for both radiant skin and stress relief. Learn all about Elizabeth's favorite products, techniques, daily rituals, and more! Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: @honest.rituals or on her website: www.honestrituals.com Also discussed, Elizabeth's go-to skincare brand, Living Libations, which can be found on her website as well. ----more---- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST Your support means so much!! If this show has spoken to you or inspired you in some way, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review and rating so that others can find it more easily.   This podcast is a labor of love, and every little bit helps to keep the show going. If you'd like to make a one-time contribution to show your support, you can use this Venmo link to enter and send your preferred dollar amount. ----more---- STAY CONNECTED SUBSCRIBE: Sign up for the Dancing Sage newsletter and save 15% on your first purchase or consultation! Connect with Anna Claire and Dancing Sage Wellness: Website Instagram

Heather Wood Buzzard is a writer, wildcrafter, and herbalist living in the ancient mountains of Western North Carolina. In recent years, her passion for these intertwined topics has led her to pursue a MA in Writing and Narrative Medicine, and she is a wealth of knowledge on this up-and-coming, refreshing approach to healing. In this episode, we discuss narrative medicine as a crossroads between holistic communication and healthcare. Heather speaks to the importance of story, and the narratives that we create within our lives. We talk about the importance of patient-centered medicine, the "slow medicine" movement, and specific herbs that help to support empaths, as well as our sense of story. Connect with Heather on Instagram: @redmoonherbs or Facebook: Red Moon Herbs Sign up to be notified of Heather's forthcoming book release by e-mailing her at heatherwoodbuzzard@gmail.com Also discussed: Columbia University Division of Narrative Medicine; Lenoir Rhyne University Narrative Healthcare Program; and the Narrative Medicine Rounds Podcast hosted by Columbia University Medical Center ----more---- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST Your support means so much!! If this show has spoken to you or inspired you in some way, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review and rating so that others can find it more easily.   This podcast is a labor of love, and every little bit helps to keep the show going. If you'd like to make a one-time contribution to show your support, you can use this Venmo link to enter and send your preferred dollar amount. ----more---- STAY CONNECTED SUBSCRIBE: Sign up for the Dancing Sage newsletter and save 15% on your first purchase or consultation! Connect with Anna Claire and Dancing Sage Wellness: Website Instagram

Ashley Kuper,L.Ac., Dipl.OM, is an herbalist and nationally-licensed acupuncturist. A graduate of Daoist Traditions of Chinese Medical Arts in Asheville, NC, Ashley has been practicing in the area for over 10 years. In addition to acupuncture and herbal medicine, Ashley incorporates a number of other healing modalities, including food therapy, gua sha, essential oils, and cupping. In this episode, she shares her favorite practices for staying well as we transition from winter into spring. In our conversation, we discuss the element of spring in Chinese Medicine, as well as the associated tastes, organs, and orifices. Ashley offers a number of practical ways to support the body during this time, to include which foods to eat, herbs to take, acupressure points to work with, and even the ancient art of qi gong. Learn more about Ashley, her acupuncture practice, and other wellness offerings by visiting eastacupuncturewb.com Connect on Instagram: @eastacupuncturewellness ----more---- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST Your support means so much!! If this show has spoken to you or inspired you in some way, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review and rating so that others can find it more easily.   This podcast is a labor of love, and every little bit helps to keep the show going. If you'd like to make a one-time contribution to show your support, you can use this Venmo link to enter and send your preferred dollar amount. ----more---- STAY CONNECTED SUBSCRIBE: Sign up for the Dancing Sage newsletter and save 15% on your first purchase or consultation! Connect with Anna Claire and Dancing Sage Wellness: Website Instagram

Patricia Kyritsi Howell, RH (AHG), is the founder and director of the BotanoLogos School of Herbal Studies, and author of Medicinal Plants of the Southern Appalachians. Patricia has been a practicing clinical herbalist for over 28 years, and in this episode, she shares with us two of her favorite herbal allies- motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) and mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris). In our conversation, we discuss the traditional ways in which these plants have been used to support women's bodies and cycles, and different ways of working with them. Patricia shares with us her own personal accounts of how and why these plants have been such an important part of her own healing journey, in addition to numerous clients she has worked with over the years. While each of these plants has a rich history of medicinal uses, Patricia also gives some insight to a more magical and energetic side of these wild weeds, and shares some tips for forming your own connection with them. Learn more about Patricia, her herb school, and other educational offerings by visiting wildhealingherbs.com Connect on Instagram: @botanologos ----more---- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST Your support means so much!! If this show has spoken to you or inspired you in some way, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review and rating so that others can find it more easily.   This podcast is a labor of love, and every little bit helps to keep the show going. If you'd like to make a one-time contribution to show your support, you can use this Venmo link to enter and send your preferred dollar amount. ----more---- STAY CONNECTED SUBSCRIBE: Sign up for the Dancing Sage newsletter and save 15% on your first purchase or consultation! Connect with Anna Claire and Dancing Sage Wellness: Website Instagram

With over 30 years of experience in herbalism and the natural products industry, Gina Rivers Contla is the National Science Educator for well-known mushroom supplement company Host Defense. In this conversation, we discuss the numerous mushrooms that grow all around us, many of which can provide myriad ways of supporting our bodies and minds. We explore the differences between the fruiting bodies of mushrooms and the lesser-known mycelium, and even go a little deeper into the archetypal nature of mycelium and all that's entailed therein. Some of the mushrooms discussed in this episode include reishi, lion's mane, turkey tail, and shiitake, among others. Gina makes learning about mushrooms such an intriguing journey, and empowers people to learn more about working with mushrooms for everyday support and wellness. Learn more about Gina, functional fungi, and all of the offerings from Host Defense Mushrooms by visiting the Host Defense website at hostdefense.com Connect on Instagram: @hostdefense To view the mushroom documentary mentioned towards the end of the episode, visit www.fantasticfungi.com or find it on YouTube. ----more---- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST Your support means so much!! If this show has spoken to you or inspired you in some way, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review and rating so that others can find it more easily.   This podcast is a labor of love, and every little bit helps to keep the show going. If you'd like to make a one-time contribution to show your support, you can use this Venmo link to enter and send your preferred dollar amount. ----more---- STAY CONNECTED SUBSCRIBE: Sign up for the Dancing Sage newsletter and save 15% on your first purchase or consultation! Connect with Anna Claire and Dancing Sage Wellness: Website Instagram

Amy Wright and Eileen Brantley are the masterminds, medicine makers, and educational powerhouse duo behind the Athens, Georgia based herbal business known as Herb Girls. These ladies are "lit with a passion" about many important issues when it comes to holistic health, and lately they've been delving deeper and deeper into the seldom-discussed topic of the oral microbiome, and best ways of maintaining the health- and appearance- of our pearly whites. Dental health is incredibly important in maintaining the overall health of our bodies. In this episode, Amy and Eileen talk about the connection between the oral microbiome and the gut biome. They discuss how issues in the mouth, such as periodontal disease and gum disease, don't necessarily stay in the mouth, and how these issues are often linked to even bigger concerns like heart disease and respiratory health. They also provide a number of bio-hacks and herbal tips on keeping your mouth, teeth, and gums in tip-top shape- the holistic way. The Herb Girls have created a special link full of tips, hacks, and recommendations just for Sage + Spirit listeners: Oral Health Freebie Learn more about Amy and Eileen, and all of the Herb Girls offerings by visiting their website at www.herbgirlsathens.com Connect on Instagram: @herbgirlsathens ----more---- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST Your support means so much!! If this show has spoken to you or inspired you in some way, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review and rating so that others can find it more easily.   This podcast is a labor of love, and every little bit helps to keep the show going. If you'd like to make a one-time contribution to show your support, you can use this Venmo link to enter and send your preferred dollar amount. ----more---- STAY CONNECTED SUBSCRIBE: Sign up for the Dancing Sage newsletter and save 15% on your first purchase or consultation! Connect with Anna Claire and Dancing Sage Wellness: Website Instagram

Sara Ratza is a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and Western Herbalist, and a self-taught chocolatier. In her bean-to-bar chocolate business, Ratza Chocolate, Sara creates thoughtfully crafted, botanical-infused creations made from sustainably sourced ingredients. In today's episode, Sara and I delve deep into the chocolate-making process, the concept of "junk chocolate", and some of the different plant constituents that are known to be supportive for our health and well-being. Ever found yourself relishing a morsel of fine chocolate while sipping your favorite wine? You're not alone- and there's a good reason why! Sara shares with us her ideas for making chocolate a bigger part of community gatherings and women's circles, and why this special plant has the potential for bringing more joy and bliss into our lives. Explore Sara's delicious chocolate collection and sign up for her monthly chocolate subscription at www.ratzachocolate.com Connect with Sara on Instagram: @ratzachocolate ----more---- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST Your support means so much!! If this show has spoken to you or inspired you in some way, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review and rating so that others can find it more easily.   This podcast is a labor of love, and every little bit helps to keep the show going. If you'd like to make a one-time contribution to show your support, you can use this Venmo link to enter and send your preferred dollar amount. ----more---- STAY CONNECTED SUBSCRIBE: Sign up for the Dancing Sage newsletter and save 15% on your first purchase or consultation! Connect with Anna Claire and Dancing Sage Wellness: Website Instagram

Joining us all the way from the Sacred Valley of Peru, my first guest is one of my very own teachers, Fredy “Puma” Quispe Singona. Puma is an Andean medicine man, trained by his grandfather “Papakay”, who started out on his path at the young age of 6 years old. In our conversation, Puma shares what it means to navigate times of change and transformation from the perspective of his Andean lineage. He discusses the concept of ayni, a sort of sacred reciprocity that permeates the traditions of his culture, and how we can all find ways to incorporate this practice into our daily lives to facilitate greater balance and harmony. It is Puma's mission to support the global awakening consciousness and to continue his grandfather's legacy by sharing the ancient teachings and the medicine of his ancestral indigenous culture in his own unique, inspiring and heartfelt way.   In an effort to expand the reach of his teachings, Puma is now offering a number of virtual classes and courses that can be accessed around the world! Find his current offerings at The Shift Network, and on his website, Noqan Kani. ----more---- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST Your support means so much!! If this show has spoken to you or inspired you in some way, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review and rating so that others can find it more easily.   This podcast is a labor of love, and every little bit helps to keep the show going. If you'd like to make a one-time contribution to show your support, you can use this Venmo link to enter and send your preferred dollar amount. ----more---- STAY CONNECTED SUBSCRIBE: Sign up for the Dancing Sage newsletter and save 15% on your first purchase or consultation! Connect with Anna Claire and Dancing Sage Wellness: Website Instagram