REGENERATIVE HERBALISM with DENISE CUSACK | How Plants Teach Us to Live Well with Chronic Illness

Planet Spoonie

This week's episode is extra long, and extra juicy. Grab a warm cup of tea, a cozy blanket, and listen in to our very first interview on the pod!
Join herbalist and nutritionist Kelsey Conger on PLANET SPOONIE, the podcast for lymies and spoonies healing themselves and the world.
Are you plant curious? Perhaps you're interested in starting a garden or learning to forage, or maybe just looking for a way to reconnect to your roots and the lands around you? Do you ever feel overwhelmed dealing with everyday life as a spoonie, managing medical appointments, and new sensitivities, and a culture that's less-than-accessible? Are you wondering how rekindling your relationship with the more-than-human world could actually help you feel more empowered to tackle these everyday issues?
Today I had the incredible opportunity to sit down and chat with herbalist, aromatherapist, and permaculture designer Denise Cusack of Wholly Rooted. She shares so much wisdom and knowledge about land tending as a source of beauty, resilience, abundance, and healing as someone living with chronic illness.
Discover how Denise's experiences in the garden have shaped her perspective, her family, and her own journey with chronic conditions, calling her to embrace the natural ebbs and flows as a guide for both rest + radical healing. We'll get nerdy and talk about some of our most beloved plant allies, the stories and cultural significance lands hold, and the importance of self-advocacy as a spoonie.
To sign up for her upcoming masterclass on Regenerative Herbalism, click this link for an *exclusive* launch party invite!
Remember, our bodies are a direct reflection of the ecosystems we inhabit, and just like this earth, our bodies know how to heal.
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Denise Cusack is a clinical regenerative herbalist, certified aromatherapist, and certified permaculture designer, with over 20 years of experience in the natural health and wellness community. She is a hands-on and passionate educator and mentor, living with her family at Wholly Rooted Regenerative Education and Permaculture Farm in South Central Wisconsin.
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This episode is meant to be empowering and educational, but it is not medical advice. Please seek the support of your primary care provider or a qualified healthcare practitioner before making any changes.
As you navigate life with chronic health conditions, my goal is always to provide you with foundational tools to support you and help you feel your best. In addition to these educational episodes, working with clients 1:1 is one of the most powerful ways to initiate change - ensuring that you receive deeply personalized, compassionate, and inclusive care.
If you’re living with lyme disease or complex chronic illness and you feel ready to take your power back, begin healing, reconnect to yourself + nature, and find your *SHINE* again…
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Acknowledging that this podcast was recorded on the unceded land of the Kumeyaay (Iipai-Tipai-Diegueño) people, who have called this land home for 600 generations. This is now commonly called San Diego County in Southern California.

Chapters

1. REGENERATIVE HERBALISM with DENISE CUSACK | How Plants Teach Us to Live Well with Chronic Illness (00:00:00)

2. Intro (00:00:01)

3. Finding Ease in Observing + Listening (00:14:50)

4. Resting with the Seasons (00:33:14)

5. Finding Rest and Abundance in Nature (00:38:35)

6. Learning Herbalism as a Spoonie (00:46:53)

7. Feeling Unsafe with Multiple Sensitivities in a Modern World (01:03:38)

8. What's Brewing in Denise's Cauldron (01:26:29)

9. Feeling Empowered in Healthcare Settings (01:41:10)

10. Closing (01:50:10)