Sky House Herbs

Ashley Elenbaas
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Everywhere we go, we can find plant spirits. In this podcast, clinical herbalist Ashley Elenbaas invites us to discover the healing power of plants—not just their medicinal properties but their deeper wisdom and gifts. With respect and reverence, Ashley guides her listeners to be open to the teachings of these potent teachers. If you are looking for a holistic approach to healing that can help you achieve optimal health and well-being, then pop in for a listen.

  1. When You Are Ready to Start Over — Breakthrough With These 4 Spring Herbs

    5D AGO

    When You Are Ready to Start Over — Breakthrough With These 4 Spring Herbs

    Discover how to embrace the energy of spring with 4 powerful herbs. Learn how these plants can help you clear out stagnation and revitalize your spirit. Become a herbalist → ⁠https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram⁠  As we transition from the heaviness of winter into the vibrant energy of spring, many of us feel a stirring within. How can we harness this momentum to create meaningful change in our lives? In this post, we’ll explore four essential herbs that can help you break through stagnation and ride the wave of spring energy. 🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/nuBTyutFoK0  🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyX The four plants I explore: • Nettles (Urtica dioica)  Deep nourishment and rebuilding. A mineral rich tonic that strengthens and energizes after winter. • Chickweed (Stellaria media)  Softening and release. Helps the body and spirit gently let go of stagnation and excess. • Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)  Cleansing and grounding. Supports liver function while reconnecting us to solar vitality and resilience. • Cleavers (Galium aparine)  Movement and clarity. Encourages lymphatic flow and helps clear what feels stuck or congested. 🎫 Upcoming Events - https://tinyurl.com/3y4xp6kc  🔗 Sky House Herb Website - https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/  I also share simple rituals you can begin weaving into your daily life to support this process of renewal. If you are feeling ready to start over, this episode offers a grounded and plant guided way to begin. Enjoy! ————  MY ONLINE COURSES 🌿Herbal Foundations Apprenticeship: https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram 🌱🌝 Year Two: Herbal Integration & Practice: https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/second-year   ———— GARDEN GATHERINGS A sacred seasonal monthly gardening circle devoted to exploring the gifts of hands-on gardening and herbal medicine. https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/garden-gatherings ———— Resources Flower Power by Ann McIntyre - https://amzn.to/4dl70Ux  Nathaniel Hughes and Fiona Owen's Weeds in the Heart - https://amzn.to/4m4Efxw  Red Moon Herbs Chickweed Tincture - https://redmoonherbs.com/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&q=chickweed  Bear Wallow Herbs Chickweed Tincture - https://www.bearwallowherbs.com/products/chickweed-tincture?variant=34873488834713  Mountain Rose Herbs Dandelion Root - https://mountainroseherbs.com/dandelion-root  Dandy Blend Dandelion Coffee Alternative - https://dandyblend.com  Chapters: When you are ready to start over - Breakthrough with these 4 spring herbs 0:00 Spring 3:35 Clearing 9:40 Nettles 13:16 Vitality 17:44 Chickweed 21:52 Emotions 25:44 Dandelion 28:19 Digestion 34:21 Cleavers 39:20 Apprenticeship

    41 min
  2. Spring is Speaking — 5 Ways to Engage with Nature Right Now

    MAR 30

    Spring is Speaking — 5 Ways to Engage with Nature Right Now

    Become a herbalist → https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram  What if the plants around you were already speaking to you? In this video, I share a gentle and relational way of working with herbs as an oracle. This is not about rigid meanings or fixed systems. Instead, it is an invitation into curiosity, presence, and deep listening. 🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/UDrcrq7-fQI  🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyX Together, we will explore five insights into plant communication and how nature can become a mirror for your inner life. I will guide you in noticing patterns, signs, and sensory experiences that can support a more meaningful relationship with the living world. 🎫 Upcoming Events - https://tinyurl.com/3y4xp6kc  🔗 Sky House Herb Website - https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/  ————  MY ONLINE COURSES 🌿Herbal Foundations Apprenticeship: https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram 🌱🌝 Year Two: Herbal Integration & Practice: https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/second-year   ———— To bring this practice to life, I will draw two cards from my favorite oracle decks and walk you through how I interpret them in connection with the natural world. You will see how divination can become a living conversation rather than something prescriptive. This approach is especially supportive if you are longing to slow down, reconnect, and trust your own perception and intuition. In this video, you will learn: • Five insights into how plants and nature communicate • How to begin seeing signs in nature as guidance • A relational approach to herbal divination • How to work with oracle cards in a grounded and intuitive way • Ways to deepen your connection with the natural world This is a practice of relationship, not answers. A way of remembering that you are part of nature, and that nature is always in conversation with you. Stay tuned to the end of the video to learn more about my upcoming Herbal Foundations Apprenticeship! Resources: Picture This Plant ID App - https://www.picturethisai.com/ Herb of the Month: Nettles: https://youtu.be/J1N86C1KSgY?si=555o5hlKQ7Scbuov Three Must Have Herbs for Spring: Nettles : bhttps://youtu.be/Ipje2XxGgww?si=1w1d6ywhK2lrhGSp  The Herbal Oracle Deck by Adrianne Ayales:  https://amzn.to/4dd5yDC The Motherpeace Tarot Goddess Oracle Deck by: https://amzn.to/4tglEBd Chapters: Spring is Speaking: 5 Ways to Engage with Nature Right Now 0:00 Intro 1:10 Oracle 4:30 Ancestors 7:30 Violets 9:50 Inquiry 13:30 Oracles 16:30 Crows 19:34 Dialogue 22:08 Nettle 26:30 Steeping 29:53 Goddess 30:05 Victory 32:30 Apprenticeship

    38 min
  3. Healing Venus | Rose, Chamomile, Sage and Rue — Ashley Elenbaas

    MAR 23

    Healing Venus | Rose, Chamomile, Sage and Rue — Ashley Elenbaas

    In this episode I am joined by my husband Adam Ellenbos of Nightlight Astrology to explore the upcoming Venus square Jupiter transit and what this moment may invite in our lives. Become a herbalist → https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram  🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/cGtuA5f_YXE  🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyX Astrologically, Venus square Jupiter can bring a powerful opportunity to revisit old stories, memories, and emotional experiences. At times these moments help us see the past in a new light and find different ways to hold what we have been through. In this conversation we reflect on the emotional and spiritual themes of this transit and how astrology can open space for compassion, growth, and healing. I also introduce four plant allies that can support us during this process: rose, chamomile, sage, and rue. Each of these herbs carries its own healing story and offers a different kind of support as we process difficult memories and cultivate new perspectives. 🎫 Upcoming Events - https://tinyurl.com/3y4xp6kc  🔗 Sky House Herb Website - https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/  ————  MY ONLINE COURSES 🌿Herbal Foundations Apprenticeship: https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram 🌱🌝 Year Two: Herbal Integration & Practice: https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/second-year   ———— In this video I share: • The meaning of the Venus square Jupiter transit • How astrology can help us revisit old emotional stories • Four plant allies for emotional healing: rose, chamomile, sage, and rue • The healing traditions and uses of these herbs • Ways to work with plant medicine during times of personal reflection At the end of the episode I also share a brief overview of my upcoming Herbal Foundations apprenticeship and how you can learn more about joining the program.

    52 min
  4. Spring Herbal Reset | Nettles, Peppermint and the Wood Element

    MAR 16

    Spring Herbal Reset | Nettles, Peppermint and the Wood Element

    Become a herbalist → https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram  In this episode I explore the energy of spring through traditional Chinese medicine, herbal wisdom, and seasonal living. Spring is connected to the wood element and the health of the liver and gallbladder, which influence vision, creativity, and renewal. 🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/Bak9QYZjI94  🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyX Along the way I discuss simple seasonal practices that help us align with spring’s energy. Gardening, spring cleaning, listening to the birds, and creating space for creativity are all ways to support the body and mind during this time of growth. In this video I share: • How spring fits into the Chinese five seasons and elements • Why the liver and gallbladder are central to spring health • My favorite spring herbs including nettles, sage, chickweed, and peppermint • How these herbs support gentle detoxification and nourish the blood • Simple seasonal practices like gardening and spending time outdoors 🎫 Upcoming Events - https://tinyurl.com/3y4xp6kc  🔗 Sky House Herb Website - https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/  ————  MY ONLINE COURSE🌿Herbal Foundations Apprenticeship: https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram ———— This episode offers practical ways to align with nature’s cycles and support your health during the spring season. 🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyX GARDEN GATHERINGS - https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/garden-gatherings  Resources:   Nettles - https://youtu.be/J1N86C1KSgY?si=W4rmkWSl_6zRbWFB  Peppermint - https://youtu.be/5tIlSzFs76c?si=GUVw5oJc8UhR4pTm    Blue Vervain - https://youtu.be/FO2tu5pkkAc?si=Y61s5R0UbB16woYl

    30 min
  5. Gentle Fridays: Plant Spirit Support for Changing Times #7

    MAR 15

    Gentle Fridays: Plant Spirit Support for Changing Times #7

    There are times when the world feels unsteady, when the ground beneath us seems to shift, and we find ourselves simply needing a place to rest. In this seventh Gentle Friday gathering, we come together around the warm hearth of community to do just that—nothing more, nothing less. We begin by checking in with three words, feeling the collective pulse of where we are. From there, we explore the deeper meaning of destiny, not as a fixed story written by outside forces, but as something shaped by the very way we hold the conversation of our own lives. Drawing on the beautiful reflections of poet David Whyte, we consider how a simple shift in perspective—a trim tab adjustment—can alter our entire course. Together, we share what is keeping us grounded: the rising sap of early spring, the comfort of astrology’s larger cycles, the poems that remind us we are the captains of our own souls. We close with a card from The Flower Speaks oracle, where the Cosmos reminds us that honest self-expression and creativity are our garments of freedom. This is a space for anyone seeking a moment of quiet, a sense of connection, and a reminder that we are all, in our own way, the medicine. If this soul-nourishing conversation speaks to you, please subscribe and join us each week for more explorations into plant wisdom, personal transformation, and the healing power of community.

    1h 5m
  6. Herb of the Month: Rhodiola Rosea

    MAR 9

    Herb of the Month: Rhodiola Rosea

    Become a herbalist → https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram  In this episode I explore one of my favorite adaptogenic herbs, Rhodiola rosea, often called the Arctic root. This remarkable plant has been used for centuries in Siberian and Scandinavian traditions to support endurance, vitality, and resilience in harsh climates. 🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/9Ia9f7WsuRo  🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyX Today I share both the traditional wisdom and modern research that help us understand how this herb supports energy, stress response, and hormonal balance. 🎫 Upcoming Events - https://tinyurl.com/3y4xp6kc  🔗 Sky House Herb Website - https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/  In this episode I cover • The traditional use of Rhodiola in Scandinavian and Siberian cultures • Why this herb was associated with strength, stamina, and resilience • What modern research tells us about Rhodiola and fatigue, cognition, and mood • How Rhodiola supports the body’s adaptogenic response to stress • Herbal energetics and how I think about dosing Rhodiola in practice • Why this herb can be especially helpful for women navigating perimenopause and menopause • Safety considerations and when Rhodiola may not be appropriate ————  MY ONLINE COURSE 🌿Herbal Foundations Apprenticeship: https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram ———— Chapters: Herb of the Month: Rhodiola Rosea 0:00 Intro 0:35 Rhodiola 5:00 Energetics 8:58 Research 10:00 Cognition 11:43 Menopause 12:48 Synergy 13:30 Estrogen 15:00 Dosage 16:47 Stories 20:00 Apprenticeship

    23 min
  7. Gentle Fridays: Plant Spirit Support for Changing Times #6

    MAR 6

    Gentle Fridays: Plant Spirit Support for Changing Times #6

    Become a herbalist → https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram  There is a particular kind of tiredness that arrives in late February. Not the bone-weariness of December, but something softer—a deep, watery stillness that asks us to wait just a little longer. On this Gentle Friday, we gathered as a community to sit with that feeling. We checked in with three-word check-ins, shared what we’re carrying, and explored the tender place between winter and spring. In the Chinese five-element system, this is the liminal space between the deep, reflective waters of winter and the rising, green wood of spring. It is a time for wearing our “patient hat,” for planning the steps but not yet taking them. It is a moment to ask: what seeds are we meant to nurture, and how do we bear the discomfort of not knowing? We sat with a reading from David Whyte on the art of beginning, which asks us to first clear away the clutter and find our way back into our bodies. We talked about the wisdom of the bear—the original herbalist in many traditions—and how dreaming of this powerful animal might signal a deep connection to plant medicine. And then, the plant spirit card we pulled was Pomegranate. Its message was one of fertility—not just of the body, but of the soul. It asks us which dreams we are being called to nurture, and to trust that the Great Mother will support us in that nurturing. It is a reminder that our blood, like the ocean, is a primal water, connecting us to the source of all life. If you are feeling the pull to nurture a new dream, or simply need support in the slow, patient work of this in-between season, this conversation is for you. We are pack animals, after all, meant to co-regulate and find our way together. In this episode, we explore: The seasonal transition from Water to Wood and how it shows up in our bodies. Community check-ins and the power of naming how we truly feel. A reading on the art of beginning from David Whyte. Bear medicine and the role of dreams in herbalism. A plant spirit card pull: Pomegranate and the courage to nurture our deepest dreams. Gentle self-care practices for nervous system regulation during times of change. 🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyX 🎫 Upcoming Events - https://tinyurl.com/3y4xp6kc  🔗 Sky House Herb Website - https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/  ————  MY ONLINE COURSE 🌿Herbal Foundations Apprenticeship: https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram

    1h 4m
  8. Why So Many of Us Struggle to Truly Learn Herbalism

    MAR 2

    Why So Many of Us Struggle to Truly Learn Herbalism

    Become a herbalist → https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram  In this episode, I explore why so many people struggle to truly learn herbalism and how shifting from memorization to relational learning changes everything. I also speak about the fear many people carry around not being expert enough. Herbalism does not require perfection. It requires curiosity, humility, reverence, and time. 🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/SEsMgpKh4kY  🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyX We talk about: • Why herbalism is not about collecting information but about building long term relationships with plants  • How cyclical learning through seasons and growth cycles creates real confidence and nuance  • The difference between a performative approach and a deeply relational practice  • Why mistakes, humility, and curiosity are essential to becoming a skilled herbalist  • How working closely with individual plants transforms both your herbal knowledge and your personal journey 🎫 Upcoming Events - https://tinyurl.com/3y4xp6kc  🔗 Sky House Herb Website - https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/  ————  MY ONLINE COURSE🌿Herbal Foundations Apprenticeship: https://bit.ly/HerbalProgram ———— If you are longing to deepen your connection with plants and practice herbal medicine with more clarity and confidence, I hope this conversation supports you. If you are longing for a deeper connection with plants and want to move beyond surface level herbalism, I hope this episode encourages you. Herbalism is a lifelong personal journey. It evolves with each season of life, just like the plants. Enrollment for my twelve month Herbal Foundations Apprenticeship is open if you feel called to study in a relational and immersive way. 🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyX YEAR ONE HERBAL FOUNDATIONS - https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/herbal-foundations-enrollment  GENTLE FRIDAYS - https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/upcoming-events  Friday 3/6 and 3/13 at 12 pm EST/11 am CST/9 am PST SPRING EQUINOX IN-PERSON EVENT - https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/upcoming-events  Friday 3/6 from 6 - 8:30 pm  WHERE: The Grapevine Collective at the New City Center, Minneapolis ADDRESS: 3104 16th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407 COST: Free!

    28 min
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Everywhere we go, we can find plant spirits. In this podcast, clinical herbalist Ashley Elenbaas invites us to discover the healing power of plants—not just their medicinal properties but their deeper wisdom and gifts. With respect and reverence, Ashley guides her listeners to be open to the teachings of these potent teachers. If you are looking for a holistic approach to healing that can help you achieve optimal health and well-being, then pop in for a listen.

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  • Creator
    Ashley Elenbaas
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    262
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ashley Elenbaas
  • Show Website
    Sky House Herbs

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