120 | Herbalism for Motherhood with Marysia Miernowska

Mother the Mother

In this heartfelt episode of the Mother the Mother podcast, host McLean McGown welcomes herbalist and educator Marysia Miernowska for an intimate and empowering discussion. Marysia, deeply pregnant and radiant, shares the transformative wisdom she's cultivated as a mother, herbalist, and advocate for holistic healing. Together, they explore the tender intersections of pregnancy, postpartum care, and the nourishing role of plants in a mother’s journey.

This episode sheds light on critical topics like dismantling the cultural myths surrounding motherhood, embracing rest as a necessity, and the power of creating supportive postpartum systems. Marysia also provides actionable advice for incorporating herbalism into everyday life, from nourishing infusions to yoni steaming. For anyone seeking ways to reconnect with their body, the earth, and their community, Marysia's insights offer grounding and inspiration. Whether you’re a mother, aspiring herbalist, or simply curious, this episode invites you to reclaim your energy, honor your rhythms, and heal deeply.

Quotes:

● “We just have to honor who we are as women before we have children. Why should that part of us be erased?”

● “There’s an epidemic of postpartum depression, which I believe is deeply connected to the lack of cultural shared knowledge about the experience in all its messiness and beauty.”

● “Walking in the woods, nibbling on pine needles, and listening to the earth brought me back to vitality when I had lost it.”

Timestamps:

[00:02] Introduction and Shared Connection

[00:32] Marysia’s Reflections on Pregnancy at 37 Weeks

[03:03] The Cultural Myths and Realities of Motherhood

[12:35] The Importance of Postpartum Care and Traditions

[19:23] Herbal Nourishment with Nettles and Other Plants

[26:01] The Practice of Yoni Steaming for Womb Health

[34:08] Marysia’s Journey into Herbalism and Nature Reconnection

[42:00] Creating Sacred Ritual Products and Their Efficacy

[49:38] Details on the School of the Sacred Wild Programs

[52:22] Closing Reflections and Hopes for Postpartum

Conclusion:

Overcoming personal health challenges and reconnecting with nature marks the importance of honoring both the physical and spiritual aspects of a woman’s life. It’s essential to have open conversations about the struggles of motherhood and the postpartum experience, as well as to make cultural changes that better support mothers. Healing is not only possible, but essential, and by reconnecting with ourselves, each other, and the natural world, we can regain the strength and energy needed to navigate all stages of life.

Marysia Miernowska Guest Links:

Website: https://www.schoolofthesacredwild.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marysia_miernowska/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marysia.miernowska/

McLean McGown is a Motherhood Coach, Postpartum Doula, Miscarriage and Loss Doula, Birth Advocate, Lactation Educator Counselor, Certified Nutritionist, Yoga/Pilates Teacher, Reiki and Hypnosis Practitioner, Sound Bath and Frequency Guide. She uses many of her healing tools to help mothers and families heal and thrive.

For more information, please find her at https://stan.store/McLeanMcGown to schedule a discovery call.

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