Ep 122: ft. Val Alcorn on Herbal Bitters, Ancestors, and Gardening as a Spiritual Act

Val is an herbalist, gardener, writer, and artist. She is the owner of Woodspell Apothecary where she cultivates resources for folks to connect to the plant world around them.

In this episode we talk about:

• The mythical nature of the forest
• The connection between fairytales and the forest
• Working with fear in nature
• Connecting to ancestors through the land
• Herbal bitters and how they affect the body
• The ancestral gut connection to bitters
• How to incorporate herbs into your daily wellness practice

Connect with Val:

Instagram: @woodspell.apothecary

Substack: Medicine Garden and Under the Linden Tree

Connect with Leya: @leyavandoren

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Creative Resources Mentioned:

• Spiritual Ecology
• Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert