We live in a culture that often teaches us to override the body’s signals, disconnect from natural rhythms and look outside ourselves for answers.
In this conversation, clinical herbalist Laura Baum joins me to explore what becomes possible when we begin listening again.
Together, we discuss chronic illness, stress, hormone health, autoimmune conditions, herbal medicine and the ways modern life often pulls us away from the very things that support our wellbeing. Laura shares her perspective on body literacy, the importance of understanding our individual patterns and the role community, rhythm and daily practices play in creating long-term health.
We also explore the connection between lifestyle, genetics and the choices that influence how we feel physically, emotionally and mentally. Throughout the conversation, Laura reminds us that health is not simply about managing symptoms. It is about developing a relationship with the body, understanding the environments we live in and reclaiming our connection to the natural world.
This conversation is ultimately about sovereignty.
It is about learning to trust the body’s intelligence, becoming more conscious of the forces shaping our wellbeing and remembering that we are intrinsically connected to nature.
Whether you are navigating hormone changes, chronic symptoms, burnout or simply seeking a more holistic approach to wellness, this episode offers practical wisdom and a refreshing perspective on what it means to support health from the inside out.
In This Episode
Body literacy and learning to listen to the body’s signals
Herbalism as a tool for everyday wellness
Chronic illness and autoimmune conditions
Stress, nervous system regulation and inflammation
Genetics and environmental influences
Hormone health, perimenopause and menopause
Endocrine disruptors and modern environmental stressors
Food as medicine and functional wellness
Women’s cycles and working with natural rhythms
Community, mentorship and healing
Returning to nature as a path toward resilience
About Laura Baum
Laura Baum is a clinical herbalist and the founder of Laura’s Botanicals, a Richmond, Virginia–based practice rooted in holistic health, herbal medicine and functional wellness. Since 2017, she has supported individuals in building sustainable, structured approaches to health through her four-step methodology, Everyday Holistic.
Drawing from Blue Zone research, clinical herbalism and functional medicine, her work focuses on practical, consistent routines that support long-term vitality, especially for those navigating chronic conditions and autoimmune disorders. She is also the founder of the Richmond Herbalism Guild and has served thousands of clients through her teaching, mentorship and wellness programs.
Connect with Laura
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Continue the Conversation
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