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Becoming the Gentle Observer: Letting Go, One Supportive Choice at a Time
Dear Land Loved, This question is really about letting go. Letting go of story, of righteousness (even when we have been wronged), past relationships, traumatic events, actual stuff, misalignments.. I'm so hard on myself (and then others… need to give more grace and have better fault tolerance) I can do better. I have noticed this difficulty on letting go and trusting the magic because I've lost a lot of trust in myself.. I get to a better place and then can't seem to hold it
Vanessa
Jan 285 min read
Listening to Intuition, Naming Fear, and Clarifying Our Desires
This month’s column explores how fear and scarcity can quietly shape our choices, and how to reconnect with the parts of ourselves that lead from abundance instead. Through grounding practices, intuition, and naming fear for what it is, we’re invited to get clear about what we truly desire and to trust ourselves enough to choose it.
Vanessa
Dec 23, 20254 min read
When Your Childfree Future Doesn’t Match His Plans — and Herbs That Can Help You De-Stress
In this month's column we explore what it’s like to be childfree by choice while in a relationship with someone who wants children. This situation can be confusing and emotionally challenging. The column offers guidance on navigating that clash, recognizing when it might be time to let go—and suggests gentle herbal allies, such as Motherwort and Lavender baths, to help maintain calm while working through these decisions.
Vanessa
Nov 14, 20254 min read
Adaptogens: When “Energizing” Herbs Calm You Instead
Not everyone feels energized by Ginseng — sometimes, the body’s response is quite the opposite. In this week’s letter, we explore how adaptogens like Ginseng work differently for each person, why feeling tired might actually be your body’s way of asking for rest, and how nourishing herbs such as Nettle can gently rebuild energy from the inside out.
Vanessa
Oct 30, 20253 min read
Reclaiming Menopause as Transformation
In this month’s response I explore:
• Why menopause is not an ending but a rite of passage into wisdom
• How to nourish your body with herbs like nettle during the Change
• The surprising gifts of weight gain in menopause
• Ways to honor grief for fertility and the children you may not have had
• Rituals to celebrate your Mother years and welcome the Crone
• What to do when you don’t feel ready for this transformation
Vanessa
Sep 28, 20254 min read
From Herpes to Hormones to Blood-Building
This month, I answer questions on women’s health, covering herbs to prevent and treat herpes, hormone support, menstruation support, blood building herbs, and my approach with clients.
Vanessa
Aug 22, 20255 min read