Medicine Stories 116. Women Making Medicine for Healing & Connection - Kami McBride
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Mar 1, 2025 Kami McBride, a seasoned herbalist with nearly four decades in the field, passionately discusses the role of women in utilizing plants for self-care and family healing. She shares personal stories about navigating motherhood without maternal guidance and emphasizes the importance of community in holistic wellness. The conversation dives into the evolution of herbalism amid information overload, highlighting the need for genuine knowledge and discernment in today's landscape. Kami also reflects on how home herbalism fosters stronger community bonds and supports emotional connections.
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From Information To Wisdom
- We are overwhelmed by information and must choose what to digest into true knowledge and wisdom.
- Wisdom emerges from deeply embodied experience and transmission beyond just words or AI-generated content.
Discern Authentic Herbal Teachers
- Choose herbal teachers and sources carefully by researching their lineage, story, and authenticity.
- Embodied human transmission offers layers of learning not accessible via AI or screen-based information alone.
Life-Altering Surgery And Awakening
- At 19, Kami had brain surgery due to a tumor caused by a high-estrogen birth control pill.
- Post-surgery, she endured severe pain alone, sparking a deep spiritual awakening and intuitive wisdom.
