Taking Baby Steps into the Solstice

Protecting My Inner Fire with the Energy of Rosemary

This episode, I continue my mini series on taking baby steps into the summer solstice. [https://acupofteaandjams.substack.com/p/taking-baby-steps-into-the-solstice] Every week, I am tapping into the energy of an herb that is ruled by the Sun to honor the arrival of summer. This week I am sitting with Rosemary, a protective plant ally of the sun and fire. I know it is a common kitchen herb that many folks cook with because it is packed with aroma and flavor. But it is also potent with medicinal benefits and spiritual fortitude. Some links I lifted up in the episode: https://acupofteaandjams.substack.com/p/garden-talk-03-remember-yourself [https://acupofteaandjams.substack.com/p/garden-talk-03-remember-yourself] https://centersageremedies.com/ [https://centersageremedies.com/] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit acupofteaandjams.substack.com/subscribe [https://acupofteaandjams.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Taking Baby Steps into the Solstice

Good people, How is it June already??!! On June 21st, we will experience Summer Solstice. In this podcast episode I share how I plan to embody the essence of summer. For this upcoming solstice, I am calling in abundance, play, growth, and success that will carry me into the rest of the year. What are you thinking about calling in at the turning point of the year? What are the intentions that you have sown and the top of the year that you want to continue to nourish and grow? I also share how my daily practice of pilates and the nourishing presence of chamomile remind me that taking small, mundane, and incremental steps are just as important as taking big leaps of faith. I hope you enjoy the episode! Let me know what are you calling in for yourself during the summer solstice? Or what baby steps you are taking in your life that you want to celebrate? You can subscribe to my newsletter at acupofteaandjams.substack.com & share in the comments. Until next time, Khayla This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit acupofteaandjams.substack.com/subscribe [https://acupofteaandjams.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Anchoring Our Joy with Calendula ft Brittaney Whitenhill

Welcome to A Cup of Tea & Jams, a podcast and publication that is full of life musings, plant medicine, and music. If this is your first time listening or even if you’ve listened to previous episodes [https://acupofteaandjams.substack.com/podcast/archive?sort=new] — thank you for tuning in. We made it to season 2! We made it to season 2! This season, I am highlighting different practices that helped ground, nourish, and fortify me during seasons of transformation. To kick us off, I invited my dear friend & fellow herbalist, Brittaney Whitenhill [https://www.our-backyard.org/our-soil] to chat about sustaining our joy practices during a time of upheaval. This conversation was such a balm for my spirit and I’m excited to share with you. It is also a glimpse into a workshop that Brittaney and I are co-hosting on Wednesday March 4th about joy practices. We still have tickets available! Purchase here: https://joyinthemidst.eventbrite.com [https://joyinthemidst.eventbrite.com] Our Backyard: https://www.our-backyard.org/ [https://www.our-backyard.org/] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit acupofteaandjams.substack.com/subscribe [https://acupofteaandjams.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Slowing Down to Witness

During this month of April, I am celebrating the first anniversary of the launching of my newsletter, A Cup of Tea & Jams! Today, I am returning to a previous reflection from my newsletter titled Freedom in the Quiet. To Read: https://acupofteaandjams.substack.com/p/freedom-in-the-quiet [https://acupofteaandjams.substack.com/p/freedom-in-the-quiet] Playlist Referenced: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02hYVtOFkX7xobllxA8Sbp?si=LEk8WFLnRmer6O03uPVHYg [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02hYVtOFkX7xobllxA8Sbp?si=LEk8WFLnRmer6O03uPVHYg] Subscribe to A Cup of Tea & Jams newsletter: https://acupofteaandjams.substack.com/ [https://acupofteaandjams.substack.com/] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit acupofteaandjams.substack.com/subscribe [https://acupofteaandjams.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Sweet Like Honey Groove

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit acupofteaandjams.substack.com [https://acupofteaandjams.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_7] I had no intention to send an offering today and yet here I am. I've learned that when my spirit and creativity decide to move and flow, listen to it. I'm realizing that I was inspired by the power of music today, so shout out to all of the musicians and artists that create beautiful love songs and stories that capture our experiences. Let me back up. Today is Friday, February 14th, 2025, known to everyone around the world as Valentine's Day. There are all types of hearts and love and roses and chocolates and conversations about love and all the forms of love. As the day went on, I thought about a particular playlist that I created nearly eight years ago. Now, it is one of my favorite playlists and it's timeless, at least to me. I was inspired by a couple songs that really captured the sweetness of love, the joy of love ,and the romance of a budding relationship. And so that inspired me to create Sweet Like Honey Groove [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2eUhOpYU7EKQ4JSc9ELHux?si=7c8275f595374275] because your girl loves a good groove. I hope you enjoy. Subscribe to A Cup of Tea & Jams [https://acupofteaandjams.substack.com/] and read the rest of this post to retrieve the Damiana Delights recipe.