#120 Discovering Herbal Wisdom: Rachelle Robinett's Journey to Holistic Health

Navigating authentic intimate relationships can have us twisting ourselves into emotional states that would make the Kama Sutra blush. Yet doing the work of self-reflection while being open to change can create profound connections, both with ourselves and others. By embracing our vulnerability and maintaining open communication, we can enrich our erotic lives and overall well-being. But where to start? Somatic Sex Educator Kiana Reeves offers a deep exploration into how intimacy, embodiment, and emotional well-being are interwoven, our personal responsibility in healing and the importance of cultivating meaningful relationships. 

Learn more about Kiana Reeves here: https://www.kianareeves.com/ 

Learn more about the importance of connection here: https://mudwtr.com/blogs/trends-with-benefits/why-gathering-with-friends-is-good-for-your-health

Curiosity and listening are powerful tools on our healing journeys. Rachelle Robinett, founder and CEO of Pharmakon Supernatural, knows that to create profound growth and transformation, we need to be intrigued with what we consume—orally, visually and auditorily—and how that impacts our ability to lead balanced, satisfying lives. She shares insights on how the kitchen is a healing place, from the food we eat to the company we keep, and how anything has the potential to be medicine.

Learn more about Rachelle Robinett here: 

https://www.ursupernatural.com/shop-all 

Learn more about how to consume intentionally here: https://mudwtr.com/blogs/trends-with-benefits/so-you-want-to-do-a-dopamine-detox

What if every aspect of your life was suddenly disrupted? You can’t go to your job, you can’t see your friends and family, you can’t go home. For refugees and immigrants, such challenges compound with a lack of access to safe and inclusive healing modalities—including psychedelics. Enter Malek Asfeer, whose dedication to humanitarian causes includes organizing psychedelic retreats for refugees and immigrants, aiming to transform consciousness and promote healing in the Middle East. He reminds us that to truly heal, community support and integration are crucial. So, how do you show up for those in need? Asfeer has some suggestions to help you get started.

Learn more about Malek Asfeer’s work here: https://unlimitedsciences.org/fundraiser/

Learn more about psychedelic research here: https://mudwtr.com/blogs/trends-with-benefits/psychedelic-researchers-talk-mental-health

As the Northern Hemisphere turns towards winter, many of us are feeling not only the encroaching dark and cold weather but also seasonal depression. While hustle culture pushes us to keep grinding, what we actually need is a little extra TLC. Enter LeTa Jussila, a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Licensed Herbalist and Fitness Trainer. She guides us to find holistic balance, going beyond symptoms to reach the roots of what ails us. We talk about joyful movement, food as medicine, sounds that heal, and a MUD\WTR favorite—microdosing. Tune in for your seasonal tune-up. 

Learn more about LeTa Jussila here: https://doctorleta.com

Learn more about why MUD\WTR allows microdosing at work here: https://mudwtr.com/blogs/trends-with-benefits/why-mud-wtr-allows-microdosing-at-work

We’re in the midst of a mental health crisis. More people are seeking mental health treatments than ever before. But while therapy is part of the solution, it’s not the final answer. On today’s episode, Dr. Raghu Appasani, a board-certified Integrative and Addiction psychiatrist, and Dorna Pourang, a psychedelic clinical research specialist, combine their wisdom and practices to discuss how therapy, psychedelics, and a holistic web of care can work together to better support our mental health.

Learn more about psychedelic research here: https://mudwtr.com/blogs/trends-with-benefits

Learn more about Dr. Raghu Appasani and Dorna Pourang here: https://mudwtr.com/pages/advisors

How can we infuse a little bit more joy into health and well-being? How can we forge more meaningful connections? How do we identify our purpose? These are some of the deep inquiries we explore within and amongst ourselves. They can be overwhelming, and often we put off looking for the answers until a crisis hits. Fortunately, MindBodyGreen founders Colleen and Jason Wachob, through holistic and science-based modalities, are here to offer some guidance. They talk about their book The Joy of Well-Being, and why they’re less concerned with our lifespans and more focused on our joyspans.

Learn more about MindBodyGreen here: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/ 

Learn more about how to have soulful conversations here: https://mudwtr.com/blogs/trends-with-benefits/can-a-single-conversation-change-your-relationship-forever

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Lao Tzu said, “We make a vessel from a lump of clay, but it is the empty space within the vessel that makes it useful.” We often ignore the space in between, but Emmy Award-winning director, author, and experience designer Topaz Adizes knows that’s where the magic is. He believes in asking each other the right questions to provoke and challenge us. In the space between what is said, the space between listening and reacting, lies the possibility of shifting the direction of our lives.

Learn more about The Skin Deep: theskindeep.com

Learn why gathering with friends is good for your health, according to science: https://mudwtr.com/blogs/trends-with-benefits/why-gathering-with-friends-is-good-for-your-health

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Shirin Yoku, AKA forest bathing, is a mindfulness practice where you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of nature for health and well-being. It can alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress, as well as help improve sleep. In today’s sensory exploration, Olga Terebenina, co-founder of The Forest Bathing Institute, shares how this practice of connecting with nature offers us a chance to heal ourselves and the world around us.

Learn more about the benefits of getting outside here: https://mudwtr.com/blogs/trends-with-benefits/5-reasons-to-go-outside

Learn more about The Forest Bathing Institute here: https://tfb.institute/

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Rockstar Melissa Etheridge is a cultural icon, activist, and mother who founded the nonprofit, Etheridge Foundation. The foundation supports the development of transformative plant medicine treatments. She shares her own journey with psychedelics, the concerns of neglecting holistic healing in favor of pharmaceuticals and offers a powerful message for those struggling with the pain of addiction.

Learn more about the Etheridge Foundation here: https://www.etheridgefoundation.org/

Learn more about the use of psychedelics for opioid addiction treatment here: https://mudwtr.com/blogs/trends-with-benefits/can-psychedelics-help-fight-opioid-epidemic

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Mia Sarno, aka “Dr. Mimi” is a gender-fluid, pansexual licensed clinical psychologist working with a clinic providing ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, and is a study therapist for research with LSD and psilocybin. For this Pride Month episode, we dive into what “queering” means, why it’s important, and the both oppressive and liberatory past, present, and future of psychedelics within the LGBTQIA+ community.

Content Notes: mentions of suicide and sexual trauma

Dr. Mimi: https://www.drmimipsyd.com

Book: https://synergeticpress.com/catalog/queering-psychedelics-from-oppression-to-liberation-in-psychedelic-medicine/

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