Wild Woman Holistics

28/11/2025

Winter Fire + Salt Clearing Ritual

You’ll need:

a candle (any colour, but dark tones feel right this time of year)
a pinch of salt
a bowl of warm water
your breath

How to do it:

1️⃣ Light the candle
Let the flame be the only busy thing in the room.
Everything else gets to slow down.

2️⃣ Add the salt to the warm water
Salt grounds and water softens, together they absorb whatever the week has carried in.

3️⃣ Dip your fingertips in the bowl
To reconnect to your own body.
Allow yourself to feel the warmth. Allow yourself to be present in the moment.

4️⃣ Take one slow breath
Take a nice, slow, gentle breath.

5️⃣ Say:
“What isn’t mine can leave now.”

6️⃣ Sit for a minute with the candle
Watch the flame, relax, let your shoulders drop and let the week release its hold.

That’s it.
Earth magic at it's simplest.

🖤 Do you want more simple home rituals like this?

26/11/2025

There’s a shift in the air this time of year.
That deep, quiet pull inward.
The kind your bones notice before your mind does.

Everything in nature is slowing down.
The ground is resting.
The trees are holding their energy close.
Even the wind feels sharper, like it’s carrying secrets.

And yet… we push on like we’re separate from all of that.

But you’re not separate.
You feel the same pull.
The instinct to hibernate.
The urge to curl up, cosy.
The need to root down before winter really settles.

This week, instead of forcing productivity, try something ancient and simple:

Light a single candle.
Put both feet on the floor.
Breathe like you’re part of the earth again.

Because you are.

🖤 What’s one grounding ritual you’ve been craving lately?

23/11/2025

Wild Woman’s Apothecary: Warming Winter Calm Blend

This is the time of year when everything starts speeding up, even when we’re already tired.
End of November into early December always feels the same: extra noise, extra pressure, extra rushing… and not much space to breathe.

Whenever I hit this point in the year, I always end up back at my herbs.
Just something warm, simple, and soothing enough to steady the nervous system a little.

🌱 Ingredients & Their Uses

Tulsi (Holy Basil) – calms overwhelm, steadies cortisol, gently energising without stimulation
Rooibos – naturally sweet, grounding, caffeine-free, supports deep relaxation
Orange Peel – brightens mood, eases digestive tension from stress
Cloves – warming, comforting, adds depth
Fresh Lemon Slice – lifts heaviness and clears the fog
Maple Syrup or Honey (optional) – softens the bitterness of winter herbs

🍵 How to Make (1 big evening mug)

Add to your teapot or infuser:

1 tsp tulsi (holy basil)

1 tsp rooibos

½ tsp dried orange peel (or a strip of fresh orange zest)

1 whole clove (or a pinch of ground)

Pour over 300ml boiling water.
Cover and steep for 7–10 minutes.
Add maple syrup or honey if you like it sweeter.
Finish with one fresh lemon slice.

It’s warm, cosy, and perfect for switching off at the end of a long day. Let this be a reminder to slow down in small ways, even if it’s just one warm cup in a quiet corner.

What do you use to unwind at the end of a long week?

21/11/2025

Some weeks you feel like your fire is gone.
It's not, It’s just resting.

Some days your strength isn’t loud.
It’s steady and quiet.

You don’t need to be “on it” all the time to be powerful.
You don’t need to push yourself to prove anything.
Your energy is allowed to rise and fall the same way the seasons do.

If this week has felt heavier or slower, it doesn’t mean you’ve lost anything.
It just means you’re human.

Before the weekend begins, ask yourself:
What do I actually need right now:
Rest;
stillness;
Refresh?

19/11/2025

When people walk into Riverbank Retreat, they see the quiet, the order, and the sense of ease in the room. What they don’t see is the preparation that happens long before anyone arrives. Every workshop here is built with intention. Each tool is chosen for a reason, each stage designed to guide people through a process rather than simply following a plan.

When people arrive at Riverbank Retreat, everything is calm and orderly.

But before that calm comes the planning and organisation. Every workshop is designed to follow a process, to teach, not just to follow a plan.

The tools are laid out in the order they’ll be used, each chosen for its purpose in the teaching.

Stage 1 – Release
The drum calls emotion to the surface when words can’t bring it forward.

Stage 2 – Cleanse and Carry Intention
Smoke, herbs, and feathers move through the space, clearing what’s been released.

Stage 3 – Harmony
Bells, chimes, and tuning forks re-energise the area and settle the balance once again.

17/11/2025

Wild Woman’s Apothecary: Winter Ease Tea

As the evenings turn colder, I’ve been reaching for the gentler blends again.
This one is simple, soothing, and perfect for when your body feels a bit worn down.

What’s inside:
• Chamomile
• Peppermint
• Fresh ginger slices
• A teaspoon of honey

It’s warm, calming, and settles both the mind and the stomach.
If you make it, let me know how it feels for you.

14/11/2025

Practical Recovery – Week 3

This week in Solid Ground, we looked at how many of us grew up feeling uneasy around anger or criticism, and how that still shows up in adulthood.

It’s not about avoiding conflict; it’s about learning that safety doesn’t depend on silence.

If you’ve ever felt your body tighten when someone raises their voice, this one might speak to you.

Practical Recovery Series – Week 3

Trait:
We often feel uneasy or fearful around anger or criticism.

Reality:
If anger was unpredictable or unsafe in the past, even a raised voice or a disappointed tone can send the body into defence mode. Your mind might know you’re not in danger, but your body remembers what it felt like to be small, unheard, or blamed for things that weren’t your fault.

You might find yourself trying to fix situations quickly, staying quiet to avoid conflict, or replaying conversations long after they’re over. That’s not weakness, it’s a nervous system that learned to survive by keeping the peace.

Gentle ways to begin shifting this:

When you feel that old fear rise, pause and breathe before reacting.

Remind yourself: “I’m safe now. I don’t have to earn calm or approval.”

Try to listen for the message, not the tone, when feedback comes your way.

Healing doesn’t mean you’ll suddenly enjoy confrontation. It means you’ll know you can stay steady and safe, even when emotions get loud.

12/11/2025

Facing the Truth

Shadow work starts with being honest with yourself. Not in a harsh way, just real.

We all have parts we try to hide, things we’ve pushed down or made smaller because they were too hard to face. But the truth doesn’t go away just because we ignore it.

When you finally stop running from it, it stops shouting for your attention.

Healing begins when you can say, “I see this, and I’m ready to work with it.”

💭 What truth are you ready to face instead of avoid?

10/11/2025

Wild Woman’s Apothecary: Renewal Blend

This simple, uplifting herbal blend supports renewal, lightness, and gentle energy for the weeks ahead.

✨ You’ll need:

1 tsp dried peppermint (or 1 teabag)

1 tsp lemon verbena (or 1 teabag)

1 tbsp freshly chopped lemongrass

Honey to taste (optional)

Pour boiling water over the herbs, cover, and let steep for 10–15 minutes. Strain and sip slowly.

Peppermint clears the mind and refreshes the senses.

Lemon verbena soothes the nerves and supports digestion.

Lemongrass brings brightness and calm to both body and spirit.

Perfect for mornings when you need focus, or evenings when you crave clarity after a long day.

07/11/2025

This week in our Practical Recovery series, we’re exploring what happens when survival taught us to please others at the cost of ourselves — and how gentle self-trust can help us begin to come home again.

Practical Recovery Series – Week 2

Trait:
We spent so long trying to please everyone else that we lost touch with our own needs.

Reality:
Your need for approval came from survival. When love or safety depended on keeping others happy, you learned to read every mood, anticipate every reaction, and shrink yourself to stay safe. People-pleasing wasn’t weakness, it was protection.

Over time, though, it can leave you feeling disconnected from who you are and what you truly want.

Gentle ways to begin shifting this:

Notice when you say “yes” but mean “no.” Pause before responding and ask, “What do I actually need right now?”

Practice small acts of self-trust, choosing your own preference, even in simple things like food, music, or how you spend your time.

Remember: setting boundaries doesn’t make you selfish; it makes you whole.

You don’t need to earn approval to deserve peace. 💛

05/11/2025

There are moments when ceremony feels less like an event and more like a remembering. Last week’s Cacao Ceremony was one of those, a return to the deep, ancient knowing held within every woman’s body.

03/11/2025

Wild Woman’s Apothecary: Autumn Wellness Blend

The air has changed. The mornings feel crisp, the evenings draw in earlier, and the first whispers of cold and flu season are in the air. This is the time of year when I turn back to the kitchen shelves, jars of herbs, roots, and spices waiting to lend their warmth and medicine.

🌿 About the Blend

This simple herbal mix is full of immune-supportive herbs and spices that help the body adapt to seasonal change. It soothes the throat, warms the circulation, and comforts the spirit when the days grow short and the nights stretch long.

Ingredients & Their Uses

Ginger – warms the body, supports digestion, and helps fight off chills.
Cinnamon – stimulates circulation, balances blood sugar, and brings a sense of comfort.
Elderberry – rich in antioxidants and vitamin C; traditionally used to support the immune system.
Lemon Balm – calms the nerves and eases tension while offering gentle antiviral properties.
Rosehips – packed with vitamin C; brightens the mood and strengthens the immune response.
Honey (optional) – soothes sore throats and adds sweetness to balance the spice.

🍵 How to Make

Add:

1 tsp dried elderberries
½ tsp dried rosehips (or 1 rosehip teabag)
¼ tsp dried ginger root (or a small slice of fresh)
A pinch of cinnamon
1 tsp lemon balm (or 1 lemon balm teabag)

Pour over 250ml boiling water, cover, and steep for 10–15 minutes. Strain and add honey to taste.

Drink once or twice a day when you need warmth, comfort, or a little extra care.

Reflection

Autumn reminds us to slow down, to tend our inner fire as the world cools. Let every cup be a small act of care, a reminder that rest and nourishment are part of healing too.