Inner peace is the ultimate goal of self love. Self love is both an action and a state of being. These principles and practices will help guide you there.

The Five Element Theory is a cyclical approach to the natural world and the seasons around us. Melody, doctorate of Chinese Medicine guides us through the theory that can anchor our self care practices with the natural world. The goal in our conversation is to help you transition and integrate your spring practices into the summer season.

Discussing nutritional support for improved elimination, hormone balancing and cycle syncing. Includes thoughts on seed cycling, stress management and a special heavy metal detox smoothie recipe.

We discuss herbal medicine and connecting to the power of seasonal plants to connect more deeply to the land we live on. Karissa shares her perspective about ethical foraging as a wilderness guide from Kwakwaka'wakw territory or Alert Bay on Cormorant Island off the Northern tip of Vancouver Island.

Period pain and extreme symptoms are NOT normal. What are the signs and symptoms that indicate the need for professional support from a health care provider. Dr. Melissa Bedford shares the procedures for diagnosis and when a medical doctor is needed or when naturopathic medicine as well as other holistic forms of medicine are indicated for treatment.

Learn what your body might be telling you in your luteal phase and self care practices to help tap into the wisdom. Also includes a free flow journalling exercise led by wellness counsellor Mackenzie St. Laurent