Mullein For Smoky Air Days

Mullein For Smoky Air Days

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2470474/fan_mail/new] The sky looks like a storm is coming, but it’s smoke and you can feel it the second you step outside. I’m talking about the wildfire haze hitting southeastern Wisconsin and why poor air quality can leave us feeling uneasy, irritated, and honestly a little helpless. So I reach for something practical, local, and time-tested: mullein (Verbascum thapsus), one of my favorite plant allies for breathing support when the air gets heavy. We get into how mullein works as a demulcent and expectorant, why that matters when your throat feels scratchy or your chest feels “stuck,” and how to make mullein tea the right way. I share my go-to method, including the most important step people miss: strain it well (cheesecloth is your friend) so the fine hairs don’t tickle your throat. We also touch on mullein lore, seasonal harvesting, drying some for winter, and how red clover can pair beautifully to sweeten and round out your cup. If you’re looking for herbal remedies for smoke exposure, natural lung support, or simple alternative healing tools, this is for you. Then we pivot into real life: summer mom energy, kids on the boat, staying sane in the heat, and how community can be its own kind of medicine. I recap the Homegrown Music Festival, the courage it takes to get on the mic, and the joy of watching kids and friends shine without overthinking. We also give love to the Gift Nooke in Kewaskum for supporting local makers and plant people, and I close with a faith reflection from 1 Corinthians that’s been grounding me lately. If this resonates, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs a little calm, and leave a review so more people can find Sunshine and Bubbles. What plant ally are you reaching for right now? Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2470474/support] Join our DNA High Vibe Tribe [https://dnahempllc.com/pages/high-vibe-tribe?srsltid=AfmBOoqmCYIkR9mia_S3L3dy07bkoWgXNY3_dNmi1inTQteWe40ppl21] & Subscribe to Sunshine & Bubbles YouTube [https://youtube.com/@sunshineandbubbles24?feature=shared]!  DNAHempLLC.com [https://dnahempllc.com/pages/high-vibe-tribe?srsltid=AfmBOoqmCYIkR9mia_S3L3dy07bkoWgXNY3_dNmi1inTQteWe40ppl21]

Let God Set The Pace And Celebrate Other People’s Wins

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2470474/fan_mail/new] Comparison can sneak in fast, especially when you’re scrolling and watching everyone else “win.” We start with that real feeling, then bring it back to a steadier truth: God’s timing is not our timing, and our job is to trust the process, give ourselves grace, and celebrate the good happening in other people’s lives. I share what I’ve been reading in 1 Corinthians 2, where Paul shows up without fancy words and keeps the focus on Jesus Christ and the power of God. That simplicity is freeing if you’ve ever felt intimidated by the Bible or turned off by religious “frill.” We also talk honestly about church, including why people pull away after hurtful experiences, and why I still feel called to encourage fellowship. A church community should be a safe place to learn, ask questions, and walk out feeling lighter because you’ve handed your burdens to God. Then something sweet happens: my sister Rachel drops into the live recording for a spontaneous birthday chat. We get into her garden artistry, the peace she prayed for, and even her hands-on monarch caterpillar and milkweed care, because nature has a way of teaching what faith looks like in real life. From there, we move into backyard plant medicine and herbal tea, including mallow and wild St John’s wort, plus practical tips for plant identification using Google Lens and learning contraindications before you try anything new. I also share a simple approach for beginners: pick one plant, build a relationship with it, and let that wonder grow. We wrap with a local invite to Homegrown Music Festival in West Bend, Wisconsin, where DNA Hemp and our high-vibe community will be out sharing the day. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs peace today, and leave a review so more people can find the message and the healing. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2470474/support] Join our DNA High Vibe Tribe [https://dnahempllc.com/pages/high-vibe-tribe?srsltid=AfmBOoqmCYIkR9mia_S3L3dy07bkoWgXNY3_dNmi1inTQteWe40ppl21] & Subscribe to Sunshine & Bubbles YouTube [https://youtube.com/@sunshineandbubbles24?feature=shared]!  DNAHempLLC.com [https://dnahempllc.com/pages/high-vibe-tribe?srsltid=AfmBOoqmCYIkR9mia_S3L3dy07bkoWgXNY3_dNmi1inTQteWe40ppl21]

Please Do Not Eat Half The CBD Bar

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2470474/fan_mail/new] Your backyard might be doing more for your health than you realize, and the “weeds” you walk past every day could be some of the most accessible plant allies you’ll ever meet. I’m talking about the kind of herbalism that starts with paying attention: slowing down, trusting your intuition, and stepping outside with curiosity instead of fear. From plantain and clover to mullein, burdock, nettles, and echinacea, we explore how common backyard herbs fit into a practical plant medicine mindset and why nature always provides when we learn to listen.  I also debrief my time at the Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference in Wisconsin, a powerful gathering focused on women’s wisdom, herbal traditions, community, and hands-on learning. The theme honoring deep roots and tending new shoots really lands for me because it connects elder knowledge with modern tools, real friendships, and that energetic “I see you, I get you” feeling that makes growth easier. I share what stood out: plant walks, make-and-take workshops, singing, rituals, nourishment, and the deep sisterhood that forms when people are grounded in holistic health and respect for the earth.  Then we get real about parenting and personal freedom. My daughter’s experience in the teen spiral becomes a lesson in letting go of control and giving teens space to find themselves. We also talk safety and responsibility with hemp CBD edibles, including a story about a chocolate bar dose gone wrong and why “medicine in chocolate” still deserves clear guidance and respect. If you care about herbal education, natural remedies, women’s wellness, and faith-based living, you’ll find plenty to reflect on here. Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find this path of practical, grounded healing. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2470474/support] Join our DNA High Vibe Tribe [https://dnahempllc.com/pages/high-vibe-tribe?srsltid=AfmBOoqmCYIkR9mia_S3L3dy07bkoWgXNY3_dNmi1inTQteWe40ppl21] & Subscribe to Sunshine & Bubbles YouTube [https://youtube.com/@sunshineandbubbles24?feature=shared]!  DNAHempLLC.com [https://dnahempllc.com/pages/high-vibe-tribe?srsltid=AfmBOoqmCYIkR9mia_S3L3dy07bkoWgXNY3_dNmi1inTQteWe40ppl21]

What If The Hemp Ban Sparks Legalization?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2470474/fan_mail/new] The internet nearly takes us out at the very start, but that’s kind of the point: real life is messy, and we keep showing up anyway. From the DNA Hemp Farm in Wisconsin, we’re stepping into season three with a new rhythm, a more spontaneous “podcast on the go” vibe, and a deeper focus on plant medicine, community, and the faith that keeps us grounded when plans change. We open the Bible to Romans 4 and sit with the story of Abraham, promises, and what it looks like to stay persuaded even when the timeline feels impossible. Then “420” keeps flashing in my mind, and that takes us straight into cannabis culture, the endocannabinoid system, and why hemp, CBD, and cannabinoids still deserve respect even without the high. I also share my long-term vision for cannabis legalization in Wisconsin and why I believe brighter days are coming for farmers who want to grow clean, compliant, sun-and-soil cannabis with integrity. From there, we get real about the looming hemp loophole crackdown targeting intoxicating hemp products like Delta-8 and THCA, and how that could reshape access, businesses, and the push for full legalization. We also pivot into everyday life at the West Bend Farmers Market: early mornings, wild weather, cash-vs-card realities, and simple tips like bringing a big bag or wagon, showing up early, and supporting local vendors with word of mouth and Google reviews. If you’re curious about Wisconsin hemp policy, CBD benefits, cannabis education, or how local farmers markets build stronger communities, you’ll feel right at home here. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2470474/support] Join our DNA High Vibe Tribe [https://dnahempllc.com/pages/high-vibe-tribe?srsltid=AfmBOoqmCYIkR9mia_S3L3dy07bkoWgXNY3_dNmi1inTQteWe40ppl21] & Subscribe to Sunshine & Bubbles YouTube [https://youtube.com/@sunshineandbubbles24?feature=shared]!  DNAHempLLC.com [https://dnahempllc.com/pages/high-vibe-tribe?srsltid=AfmBOoqmCYIkR9mia_S3L3dy07bkoWgXNY3_dNmi1inTQteWe40ppl21]

What If The Weed Is The Medicine

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2470474/fan_mail/new] That bright yellow “weed” in your lawn might be doing more for your health and your ecosystem than you think. We’re taking dandelion seriously, from the way it supports confidence and resilience to the very practical ways people use it in herbal medicine, food, and seasonal wellness routines. We talk about being impeccable with our words, flipping the stories we tell ourselves, and choosing blessings over spirals, even when it feels awkward at first. From there, the conversation shifts into dandelion as a wildly underrated plant ally: leaves, roots, teas, and simple ways to work bitterness into your diet for digestion support. We also connect dandelion to liver support and natural detox habits, discuss its role as a natural diuretic and anti-inflammatory support, and share a grounded reminder about safe foraging and why “chemical-free” matters when you harvest wild plants. Then we zoom out to the bigger picture: dandelions as an early food source for bees and pollinators, a pioneer species that helps soil health, and a quiet argument against spraying lawns just to erase something useful. If you like energetics, we also explore the solar plexus “I am” theme, the doctrine of signatures style color connection, and the symbolism of the bloom turning into a wish-filled puffball that spreads seeds and ideas. If this gave you a new way to see your backyard, subscribe, share it with a friend who hates dandelions, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Are you letting dandelions grow this season, or are you still tempted to spray them? Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2470474/support] Join our DNA High Vibe Tribe [https://dnahempllc.com/pages/high-vibe-tribe?srsltid=AfmBOoqmCYIkR9mia_S3L3dy07bkoWgXNY3_dNmi1inTQteWe40ppl21] & Subscribe to Sunshine & Bubbles YouTube [https://youtube.com/@sunshineandbubbles24?feature=shared]!  DNAHempLLC.com [https://dnahempllc.com/pages/high-vibe-tribe?srsltid=AfmBOoqmCYIkR9mia_S3L3dy07bkoWgXNY3_dNmi1inTQteWe40ppl21]