109: Herbalism, maiden to mother transition, and connecting with the elements with Amber Young

Today, I’m joined by Amber, an experienced herbalist and teacher, deeply passionate about connecting with nature and supporting women, especially mothers. Amber shares her journey from a nature-loving child to a dedicated herbalist and mother. We delve into her special connection with chamomile and discuss the importance of an ancestral, nutrient-dense diet in preconception. Amber highlights the significance of aligning with the natural world and reducing toxic exposure for overall health and fertility. She also recommends herbal remedies, including chamomile, lavender, and nettle, that support women on their journey to motherhood. This conversation is a gentle reminder to cultivate our relationship with nature and nourish our bodies spiritually and physically in preparation for life's biggest transitions. Let’s dive in.

About Amber:

Amber Young was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and currently resides on the traditional lands of the Squaxin, Nisqually and Coast Salish Peoples in Olympia, WA. She is a child of an Aquarius Sun and Scorpio Moon. This celestial alignment has propagated the humanitarian spirit that is innate in her. Amber loves facilitating women’s circles and honoring and practicing the Wise Woman Ways.
She was recently initiated as Mother after free-birthing her daughter Sequoia Moon. She has been profoundly changed and humbled by the experience of supporting and nourishing life through pregnancy, giving birth, and mothering. Her intention is to help support Womban in their birthing year and beyond through ritual arts and herbal medicines.
Amber earned a Masters in Education with a focus in Social and Emotional Learning through the University of Washington. She studied elementary education and anthropology at Western Washington University and has been an educator for 11 years. She studied herbalism through the School of Evolutionary Herbalism. Amber has completed mentorships in alchemical Earth Wisdom through the Academy of Oracle Arts and methodologies in Indigenous curanderismo, healing arts, and music through Intikhana School of Intuitive Arts.

To connect with Amber:

IG: sacred.rite
Earthwisemothering.com