Welcome to This is Your Brain on Plants with me, Laura Rubin, and Gwen Pelfini. In our first episode of This is Your Brain on Plants, we explore the topic of the body's natural cycles, particularly for women, and how this is connected to nature and the moon. Learn about the Ayurvedic philosophy around women's cycles. Understand herbs that are supportive of this and what to be aware of when engaging in psychoactive plant medicine.

Discover the intersection of herbalism and psychedelic-assisted therapy. Learn about plant medicine to strengthen the mind-gut connection. Support your body's natural rhythms: improving gut health, immunity, stress and anxiety, cognitive function, mental clarity, sleep, hormonal health, and so much more!

When I work with clients, people are often surprised that these foods below can be big gut health triggers. With all of these foods, it's of course about moderation and understanding what works with your body. The goal here is to have intuitive gut-restorative eating! This is all about cultivating an awareness and an abundance of what gives your gut joy: not to think about it as a restriction. Read on to learn more about these snacks. Then tune into your own gut’s intuition through the guided mindful eating exercises that you can journal and reflect on!

Discover a bounty of foods + herbs that you can incorporate to support the gut microbiome! And enjoy these fun journaling prompts to tap into your gut’s intuition.

There are many natural plants to soothe that indulgent tummy! These gut-friendly options are great for supporting digestion, easing gas and feeling less full and bloated.

Try these YUMMY and incredibly easy botanical mocktails! Enjoy 3 easy recipes + lots of tips and tricks on how to make your own botanical mocktails.

Turmeric lavender hummus is an amazing herbal twist on a classic mediterranean dish.

Lavender is a beloved herb used for thousands of years for rest, relaxation, cleansing and beauty. Learn how to make a turmeric, lavender hummus. Check out the amazing benefits of Lavender in this article!

Lemon Balm is a beautiful plant from the mint family that has a subtle lemony taste. It is wonderful for promoting complete ease and relaxation, and has carminative benefit to break up gas and bloating. Discover the health benefits of lemon balm!

The Mind-Gut connection is a beautiful conversation in our bodies. And herbs can be supportive allies, aiding us along the way. Here are some herbs that may be beneficial for digestion. These herbs are simple, easy to consume and could be a part of a fun daily ritual.

Chamomile is one of the most globally recognized herbs, known for its ability to rest and digest. It is instantly soothing and supports digestion by being a mild bitter and antispasmodic. It is supreme for calming the nervous system and helps with sleep. It’s good for nervous tension, especially with children, pets or those who complain a lot.

Marshmallow is an actual plant that has been used for over 2,000 years! In the divinity of herbs, Althaea is a high priestess for the digestive system. The root has rich prebiotic fiber (inulin) that supports the digestive flora, and it is a supreme demulcent herb that both soothes and repairs the mucosal lining of the digestive tract.

Licorice is a very powerful and beautiful plant that has an affinity for the digestive system. It helps heal inflammation of mucus membranes throughout multiple organ systems. It has strong anti-inflammatory, immune modulating and anti-viral properties.

Golden Milk is an Ayurvedic drink that combines Turmeric with other warming herbs like Ginger, Cinnamon and Black Pepper. It is incredibly nutritive and balancing, great for digestion and immunity. Here’s some useful info on these herbs.

What if I told you that you can accomplish your goals by slowing down? What would it feel like if you actually took more breaks? Here are great practical tools for soothing the mind-gut connection, slowing down in life and finding more abundance through this.

Bring the bathhouse experience straight to your tub! Enjoy these great tips for how to choose the best herbs to help detoxify and bring rejuvenate like Calendula, Rose and lavender.