Shawn Hanel

🌿Healing Was Never Just Survival

For years I believed my quiet routines and solitude were coping mechanisms for childhood trauma. Then…

Oat straw is a gentle nutritive tonic that replenishes the body’s deep reserves. Rich in minerals…

Some herbs work best in partnership. By combining them thoughtfully, their strengths complement each other creating…

Marshmallow root is a time-honored herbal ally for the lungs, valued for its soothing mucilage that…

Elderberry is a time-loved herb for seasonal support. Here’s how I work with the berries for…

Microplastics are all around us. While it’s impossible to avoid them entirely, small everyday choices can…

Herbal tinctures are more than bottles on a shelf. They preserve the life of a plant…

The internet is full of herbal advice; some solid, some not so much. With a few…

Screens have quietly taken over more of our lives than we realize. I recently noticed how…

Blending teas is one of my favorite parts of being an herbalist. This flower tea, lemon…