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The Wu WayMateria Medica Monday: RooibosAnother installment of Materia Medica Monday, this time Eileen will be introducing you to our good friend, Rooibos Aspalathus linearis. Native to the mountainous region of the South African Western Cape, this humble herb is sometimes overlooked. However, Eileen is doing her utmost to make sure that’s no longer, as she explores one of her favorite herbs. She covers:-Energetics & Taste-Organ Affinities-Actions-Her personal experience -So much more! If you liked this episode please consider giving us a review or a foll...2024-08-0530 minThe Wu WayFlowing through the Seasons with Chinese 5 Element: Pt 2Today on the Wu Way, we wrap up our 2 part series deep diving into the wise and wonderful Chinese 5 Element. Season by season, we will walk through this ancient way of existing *in sync* with Nature’s rhythm. We cover: The origins of Chinese 5 Element Theory & its distinction from Traditional Chinese MedicineWhat the 5 elements are (and why they matter)The elemental, physical emotional, & spiritual attributes of each seasonHow to THRIVE seasonally & find internal harmony by living according to Chinese 5 Element (including all the herbs, food, & lifestyle tips to get you there!)We finish with the...2024-07-291h 23The Wu WayFlowing through the Seasons with Chinese 5 Element: Pt 1Today on the Wu Way, we kick off our 2 part series deep diving into the wise and wonderful Chinese 5 Element. Season by season, we will walk through this ancient way of existing *in sync* with Nature’s rhythm. We cover: The origins of Chinese 5 Element Theory & its distinction from Traditional Chinese MedicineWhat the 5 elements are (and why they matter)The elemental, physical emotional, & spiritual attributes of each seasonHow to THRIVE seasonally & find internal harmony by living according to Chinese 5 Element (including all the herbs, food, & lifestyle tips to get you there!)It was impossible to cover everything in one episode, so...2024-07-221h 17The Wu WayMateria Medica Monday: HawthornWelcome to a mini podcast series where we take a deep dive on an herb. We hope to better aquaint you with the day's herb while we cover everything from the mystic to the science, the habitat to constiuents. Amy takes you on a journey to know our first Materia Medica Monday plant, Hawthorn. Hawthorn is known as heart food! Today we explore:-Actions-How to prepare it-Where to find it-The science behind why it's so usefulIf you enjoyed this podcast...2024-07-1531 minThe Wu WayMy Bean Journey Pt 2: The Science of Soluble FiberOn this episode, Part II of my Bean Journey, It’s time for all the science-y bits. We answer the questions:How do beans resolve autoimmune conditions in the gut?Will beans work on any other inflammatory diseases?What the heck is enterohepatic recirculation of bile, and why should I care? We’ll also discuss why it’s a good idea to put your liver on sabbatical if you’ve been struggling with gut or hormonal issues as well as get an insider look on where I am now, 6 months later on the bean protocol. (We highly recommend...2024-07-0840 minThe Wu WayMy Bean Journey Pt 1: Colitis, Beans, ResurrectionToday on The Wu Way:Walk with Eileen on her bean journey as she tells the tale of an unexpected emergency room visit, colitis diagnosis, and deliverance from despair via the humble bean. On this episode we get real up-close and personal (yes, there will be tears) with what can go wrong when inflammation and stress consume you, but how resurrection may just be a spoon of beans away.Show Notes:Karen Hurd’s WebsiteUnique Hammond’s Bean Protocol Expanded by To Be Magnetic: Magic Beans...2024-07-0150 minThe Wu WayGirl Power: Female Specific Nutrition & FitnessEileen recently finished a course on Sports Nutrition for her Masters program and picked up soooo many clinical pearls, specifically for females. We were inspired to put it in an episode because up until this point, we were training all wrong! Amy interviews Eileen and asks the questions we’ve all had, in hopes it might help you, too!In this episode we cover:Physiological differences between men and women that inform training (metabolism, hormones, body temp, fat storage, etc.)Cold plunges, hot saunas, & fasting Menstrual cycle variationsCharacteristics of estrogen & progesterone Zone 2 vs. strength trainingAnd much more...2024-06-241h 20The Wu WayAdaptogens: Your Herbal Personal TrainersAdaptogens are one of our favorite class of herbs to talk about, that's probably why we've been exploring them for the better part of a decade. We like to think of them as your body's personal trainers, pushing you to grow while also being supportive and nourishing. They're an easily accessible way to become more resilient in the face of stress. In this episode we explain:How they work on your body's stress pathways, the HPA Axis and SASThe relation of these longevity herbs through a Traditional Chinese Medicine lensDefine what a true adaptogen isHow they...2024-06-171h 02The Wu WayStress’s Silver Lining: Finding the Good through HormesisStress gets an awfully bad rap. But where did this concept even come from and could it be used for our benefit? In this episode, we explore:The origins of stress and its many formsOur adaptive stress response The concept of “hormesis”, or using stress to make us strongerOur favorite herbs to elicit a positive hormetic responseOur personal experiences in making stress work for usShow Notes:How to Enhance Performance & Learning by Applying a Growth Mindset, Andrew Huberman PodcastWhy Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers, Robert SapolskyAdaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, & Stress Relief, David W...2024-06-101h 26The Wu WayFrom Conception to Creation: The Wu Way Origin StoryWelcome to our very first episode! Wu Wei, or the art of doing nothing, is a concept that has impacted our lives in every way. From business, to relationships, sports and spiritual growth - Wu Wei has totally transformed how we perceive and address challenges. It is our greatest teacher and we are stoked to share it with you!In this episode we talk about:-What is Wu Wei and how it's deceivingly simple-How we found it-Strategies on incorporating it-A little "get to know us" and...2024-06-0358 min
The Wu WayThe Wu Way TrailerLearn a little bit more about us and why we started this podcast.2024-05-2102 min
Slow Flowers PodcastEpisode 607: From Botanist to Flower Farmer with Kate Watters of Arizona’s Wild Heart Farmhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jR1Q2nhREYw
It's great to be back with you today -- and to share another inspiring and uplifting conversation about the healing power of plants and the ability of flowers to nurture us, body and soul.
Kate Watters (left) and a Wild Heart Farm CSA share, including a poem tucked inside the bouquet
My guest today is botanist-turned-farmer-florist Kate Watters of Arizona's Wild Heart Farm. I first met Kate several years ago through the community of florists and flower farmers in Arizona, where I often visited my parents who were living outside of...2023-04-2647 min
Sage and SpiritHolistic Oral Health with Herb Girls Amy Wright and Eileen BrantleyAmy 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...2021-03-221h 30