I've been spending time with one of my favourite little plants: Self-Heal. You may have walked past it countless times without noticing it. Growing quietly amongst grasslands, meadows, lawns and hedgerows, it hugs the earth and asks us to slow down enough to see it. In the video, I explore some of the traditional medicinal uses of Self-Heal, including its use for wounds, sore throats, viral infections, liver support and thyroid health. But what fascinates me most about this humble plant is its deeper symbolism. As a flower essence, Self-Heal is associated with transformation, self-trust and becoming who we truly are. Not fixing. Not striving. Not becoming someone else. But gently shedding what no longer serves us and growing into who we were always meant to be. That feels beautifully aligned with what we're creating here in Rooted in Nature. A journey back to ourselves. A remembering. A becoming. 🌿✨ One of the things I love about Self-Heal is that many of us can find it growing nearby, wherever we are in the world. It grows throughout Britain and Ireland, across much of Europe, North America, Asia and parts of Australia and New Zealand, quietly supporting people through the centuries. It's not rare. It's not flashy. It's simply there, growing beneath our feet, offering its gifts to those who take the time to notice. And perhaps there is wisdom in that too. This video is also the beginning of something new. Over the coming weeks I'll be creating a Self-Heal Mini-Course for our community, where we'll explore its herbal uses, folklore, flower essence qualities, practical remedies and ways to work with this beautiful plant ally. I'd love to know: 🌍 Where in the world are you joining us from? 🌿 Does Self-Heal grow where you live? ✨ And what does the word becoming mean to you at this stage of your life? I'd love to hear your thoughts below. 💜

🌿 I am honestly SO excited about this Magic of Nettles mini-course 🍃 The deeper I go into creating it, the more I’m falling in love with nettles all over again. Not just as food or medicine… but as a plant that nourishes entire ecosystems, supports our bodies so deeply, and reconnects us with the old ways of seasonal living 🌱 Every time I add a new lesson, recipe, or reflection, I keep thinking: “I can’t wait for everyone to unlock this magic for themselves.” And honestly… who knew one humble “weed” could hold SO much wisdom?! So let’s have a little fun 👇 Drop a GIF in the comments that expresses how excited you are to unlock the course 😂🌿✨ AND while you’re here:🍃 like people’s comments🍃 reply to each other🍃 cheer one another on because every interaction helps each other move closer to Level 3 and unlock the course together 🌱 I genuinely love seeing this community come alive like this 💚

Yesterday we spoke about the nervous system and how our ancient hunter gatherer bodies were designed for short bursts of stress followed by rest, safety, and connection. And this got me thinking about the quiet role plants have always played in helping humans return to calm. Long before pharmacies and modern medicine, people sat around fires drinking infusions of flowers, leaves, berries, and roots — not simply as “treatments”, but as rituals of comfort, regulation, and care. There’s something deeply healing about the process itself. The kettle boiling.The scent rising from the cup.The act of slowing down long enough to tend to yourself. Your nervous system notices all of it . Here are 10 beautiful plants traditionally used to gently support the nervous system through teas and infusions: 🌼 Chamomile – perhaps the most well known calming herb. Traditionally used to ease tension, soothe digestion, and support sleep. 🍋 Lemon Balm – a gentle nervine from the mint family often used to reduce stress, calm overwhelm, and lift the mood. 🌳 Linden (Lime Blossom) – soft, comforting flowers traditionally used for anxiety, tension, and restlessness before sleep. 🌿 Hops – often associated with sleep support and helping calm a busy, overstimulated mind. 🌹 Rose – emotionally soothing and heart-opening. Rose tea can feel comforting during grief, stress, hormonal shifts, or emotional exhaustion. 💗 Red Clover – traditionally used to support women’s health and hormonal balance, especially during times of transition. 🍃 Milky Oats / Oatstraw – nourishing for those who feel frazzled, burnt out, emotionally depleted, or “wired but tired.” 💜 Lavender – calming, aromatic, and often supportive for anxiety, tension, and sleep. 🌱 Passionflower – traditionally used for an overactive mind, anxious thoughts, and difficulty winding down. 🍒 Hawthorn – best known for supporting the heart and circulation, but also deeply grounding and calming for many people under stress. Some herbalists use it to support emotional regulation and nervous system resilience.

Welcome 🌿 I'm so glad you're here. This is a space for women who feel the pull to slow down, reconnect with nature, and come home to the natural world and themselves. Here's how to get started: 👉 Step 1: Watch the welcome video below and read the post. 👉 Step 2: Explore the classroom and community posts. You'll find rituals, reflections, seasonal living practices, and tools to support your nervous system and inner connection. (Even if you're not sure what brought you here yet — that's okay, you're in the right place.) 👉 Step 3: Dip a toe into the community and share what's brought you here, what you're hoping for, or what you're currently navigating. Take a moment to read what others are sharing and gently connect. 👉 Step 4: 🌙 Ready to go deeper? The Premium Membership is where the real depth lives — monthly coaching calls, seasonal celebration circles, earth-based courses, foraging wisdom, nervous system tools and so much more. It's for women who are ready to fully root in. Curious? Click the Classroom tab to explore everything that's included — or message me directly and I'll help you find what's right for you. 🌿 👉 Introduce yourself below! Tell us your name, where you are in the world, and one thing that called you here 🌙 I'll go first: I'm Lea, based in North Wales, UK, and I created this space because I truly believe we're not meant to do this alone. Nature, community, ritual, earth-based spirituality and seasonal living have been such a big part of my own journey back to myself — and I wanted to create a place where others could experience that too. Can't wait to walk this path with you 🌿 Much love from the hedgerow, Lea 🌳

Did anyone see the celebration on BBC? It reminded me how I have grown up with this man, leading the way in my understanding of the animal kingdom, and how much his presence on TV has probably shaped my own love of the natural world. What was your favourite David moment? Mine has to be the gorillas 🤎