Episode 161: Kava with Beth Ebbing Johnson 

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Episode Summary

I’ve known Beth for many years, and I knew from experience that the two of us were going to have a lively conversation!  It was a joy to sit down with her to discuss kava - a plant that has been supporting her since day one of her herbal journey, and one that I have also found to be super helpful in times of stress and anxiety.  Beth has gotten to know this plant so well that her friends sometimes even refer to her as the Kava Queen!

Beth has worked with kava in so many different ways, from tinctures to powders and even chocolate bars!  One of her favorite ways to take kava is in her delicious smoothie recipe, which she calls Kava Kolada.  You’ll find  a beautifully illustrated recipe card for this in the section below, so that you can give it a try too!

By the end of this episode, you’ll know:

► How kava can help you lower your walls and speak from your heart

► Why kava is so great during times of grief, stress, and anxiety

► Five different herbal preparations for kava

► An unusual way that kava affects you - and how that might help you when you go to the dentist!

► and so much more…

For those of you who don’t know her, Beth’s love of nature came from growing up on her family farm. She spent years walking the woods collecting treasures (bluebells being her favorite), and "sucking the sugar" out of red clover blossoms.  A sun worshipper at heart, at 26 she fled the snow & moved to the desert. There she discovered the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA), where she studied herbalism, hypnotherapy, aromatherapy, astrology & more. She graduated with an Associate’s Degree in Holistic Healthcare with a specialty in Western Herbalism, taught by the brilliant herbalist JoAnn Sanchez. She worked for Whole Foods, herb shops, Dr. Hauschka, SWIHA, and many herb companies, and she taught herb classes. In 2009, life led her to Austin, and her dream of owning an herb shop came true. Sacred Moon Herbs came to birth on April 17th of 2012 in Dripping Springs, Texas.

I’m excited to share our conversation with you today!

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Connect with Beth

• Website | Sacred Moon Herbs
• Instagram | @sacredmoonherbs
• Facebook | Sacred Moon Herbs

What You'll Learn from This Episode

• [01:10] Introduction to Beth Ebbing Johnson
• [2:58] Beth’s plant path
• [17:06] Beth’s initial experiences with kava
• [23:08] Kava’s medicinal gifts
• [28:29] Ways to work with kava
• [33:48] Special considerations for kava
• [37:14] Kava Kolada
• [40:16] Learning from the elders
• [42:39] Beth’s current projects
• [47:08] How herbs instill hope in Beth
• [52:21] Herbal tidbit

Get Your Free Recipe!

A yummy, relaxing smoothie drink that can be adjusted to your liking. Creates a calming of the body, clarity of the mind, opens the heart, drops into the sacred & allows a much-needed softness in humans.

Ingredients:

• 13.5 ounce can full-fat coconut milk
• ½ ounce kava root tincture
• 2 tablespoons kava root powder
• 1 ripe banana (fresh or frozen)
• 10 ounce bag frozen fruit, and/or handful of fresh berries
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (more if you like a strong vanilla flavor)
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup (optional)
• Pinch of rose powder or dropperful of Avena Botanicals Rose Elixir for heart healing
• Choice of flower essence
• Can add cacao, cardamom, cinnamon & other herbs you love, to custom-create the perfect taste for yourself!
  

Directions:

1. Place all liquids in a blender and mix. 
2. Add everything else except flower essences to the blender, with anything frozen going in last. (You want at least one fruit to be frozen to create a smoothie-like texture, or you can throw in ice if working with all fresh plants.)
3. Once everything is blended to your liking, add 3-7 drops of flower essences. (You can use just one, or mix & match to what you’re needing emotionally in that moment. When in doubt, Rescue Remedy works!)
4. Stir essences into mixture with your favorite magickal spoon in figure 8 motions 3 times. 
5. Pour into your favorite special glass or ceremonial mug. Enjoy the calm & relaxation!

-- TIMESTAMPS -- 

• 01:06 - Introduction to Beth Ebbing Johnson
• 02:54 - Beth’s plant path
• 18:06 - Beth’s initial experiences with kava
• 24:37 - Kava’s medicinal gifts
• 30:16 - Ways to work with kava
• 36:04 - Special considerations for kava
• 39:46 - Kava Kolada
• 42:58 - Learning from the elders
• 45:34 - Beth’s current projects
• 50:20 - How herbs instill hope in Beth
• 55:43 - Herbal tidbit

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