As the light wanes and the air grows crisp, we find ourselves at the turning of the wheel- Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival that marks summer’s end and the beginning of the dark half of the year. Long before Halloween took its modern form, Samhain was a time of deep reverence for the cycles of death and rebirth. It’s a season of liminality, of standing at the threshold between what has been and what is yet to come.
This past year has been one of the most transformative, challenging, and magical seasons of my life. And as the air cools and the plants begin their slow journey toward dormancy, I’ve found myself craving conversations that feel like sitting at the kitchen table with a pot of strong decoction, grounded, honest, and full of heart.
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 people with a uterus, yet in the U.S. it still takes an average of 7 years to receive a diagnosis. In this blog, herbalist and teacher Kat Mackinnon joins us to explore the often misunderstood condition of endometriosis, a journey that weaves together personal story, clinical insight, and the wisdom of plants.
What if the way we eat is just as important as what we eat? In this blog, Elliott welcomes Kate, known as the Mindful Chefette, who brings a soulful and intentional approach to food, cooking, and nourishment. From her retreat kitchen in Cornwall to her travels around the world, Kate has cultivated a philosophy of food that blends creativity, spirituality, and gentleness.
