Hello Reader, There are many ways to learn herbalism. You can memorize lists of plants. Study protocols. Follow formulas. Or… you can step into a living, breathing relationship with the green world—one that changes how you think, feel, and practice. That’s what learning with Guido Masé offers in The Tonic Way (starts Thursday!) Here are five reasons his approach is so impactful: 🌱Science meets soul and stories…Guido has a rare gift: he can translate complex plant chemistry into clear,...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, In just three days, the first live class of The Tonic Way: An Invitation to Remember with Guido Masé begins. In these troubled times, supporting yourself with tonic herbs is essential. Why? For starters, the daily practice of taking tonic herbs opens a relationship with the plant world that is deeply transformative. As we turn to tonic plants and natural rhythms to transform, protect, and heal, here’s what we will learn… 🌿 How to approach optimal health using cyclical herbal...
15 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, You have more control over how you feel than you might think… actually, control might not be the right word…bear with me as I work through this… Herbalist Guido Masé says, “As we think about healing, we want to honor cyclical patterns inside us and apply that support in cycles. We want to do it in a way that honors the fact that we are full human beings that live in a context, both outside of us and inside of us.” When we start with listening and understanding, we build an...
16 days ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, Last week I watched Artemis II launch to the moon. I couldn’t help myself… I was mesmerized. As the ship zoomed higher and higher, I yearned to know how it felt to be one of the astronauts on board. The moon, the stars, the planets are beautiful mysteries to me. When I look up at the night sky, I feel small, yet tethered to them—I am filled with awe. But what stirred me most was not the rocket blast-off, the amazing technology on display, or even the images of the dark side of...
19 days ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, Have you ever watched the caterpillar of a monarch butterfly weave a chrysalis? It hangs there—golden-green, quietly luminous—suspended among the blossoms of its favorite plant, milkweed. For thousands of years, this relationship has held: egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, butterfly… and milkweed, always there, a steady companion in the turning. A living expression of the Gift Cycle. Creativity. Transformation. Rest. Renewal. We see these patterns everywhere—in stories of...
21 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, Earlier this week, I wrote about the [ecological mind]—our thoughts as a living exchange between us and the natural world. If the ecological mind suggests that our thoughts and feelings arise through relationship, then tonic herbs offer a beautiful way to enter that relationship. Unlike quick-acting remedies meant to suppress or override symptoms, tonic herbs work slowly, subtly, and cumulatively. They don’t impose change. They invite resilience. 🌱 What makes an herb “Tonic”?...
26 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, I’ve been thinking…uh oh! Mostly thinking about brains—April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, after all (and every moment is PD awareness for those of us facing its challenges). I’m always looking for ways to reframe what’s going on between my ears, so when I heard the phrase, “the ecological mind,” I grew curious. What if your mind isn’t just something that exists inside your head? What if it’s something that happens between you and the world—shaped moment by moment by your...
28 days ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, We’re thrilled to announce that our new 6-week program, The Tonic Way: An Invitation to Remember with Guido Masé, is officially open for enrollment! And we have a special gift for you! 🎁 Enroll today and save $76 on tuition with our early-bird coupon TONICWAY76 (expires tonight, March 29, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time). Learn more and register Ask yourself… What if we stopped waiting for crisis… and started strengthening what already wants to thrive? In a world that moves fast and...
30 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, If you missed Listening to Plants: Creativity, Resonance & Renewal with Guido Masé, or want to see it again, the replay is now available! The replay is inside the BotanicWise Community, so you will be prompted to log in (or create a new account). Watch the Replay In last night’s webinar, Guido Masè opened our minds to a new way to connect with plants… Plants remind us—gently, persistently—that we're not really in charge at all. Science is beginning to echo this, reconsidering...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read