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Traversing the wild terrain of grief: 3 herbs for your tender heart in summertime

July 07, 2026 • Kay'aleya Hunnybee • Episode 233

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Summer is often characterized by buoyancy, expansion, joy, creativity, vitality.

But there are times in our lives when we are feeling this life-giving energy of warmth around us and simultaneously navigating a deep season of grief.

This is what I speak to in today's episode. Some ways we might caretake our tender hearts in the peak of summertime, herbal allies for the journey, and more.

Resources:

Info & registration for July 14th class: Herbal Healing after Pregnancy Loss
Free guide: 10 key herbs for your hormonal health
Today's shownotes: Traversing the wild terrain of grief
Episode 65: Grief & pleasure postpartum & beyond with Stacey Ramsower
Episode 112: How to tend grief with the earth w India Elyn
Episode 135: Re-enlivening a wailing culture w Siobhan Asgharzadeh

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