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!

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.

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.