Zest and Harmony

05/31/2025

Have you ever felt weighed down by stress without knowing why?

I worked with a client once who came to me feeling exhausted and overwhelmed, even though she couldn’t point to one specific thing causing her stress. As we dug deeper, she began to uncover the layers:

✨ The individual stress she put on herself because of her beliefs about enoughness and worthiness.

✨ The collective stress that comes from living in a world that often asks us to do more, give more, and be more.

✨ And the generational wounds and trauma she had unknowingly been carrying—stories, pain, and patterns passed down through her lineage.

This weight wasn’t just hers. It was stress that had settled into her body, contributing to inflammation, fatigue, and a sense of physical and emotional heaviness she couldn’t release.

But here’s the beautiful part: Once she understood how stress, inflammation, and intergenerational wounds were impacting her, she began to release it. Through intentional practices, she found the energy and freedom to truly enjoy life again.

If this resonates with you, I invite you to join me for :
The Weight We Bear: Understanding Stress, Inflammation, and Intergenerational Wounds - and Releasing It

📅 Date: Sunday, June 8th
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EST
📍 Where: Online via Zoom

In this donation-based workshop, we’ll explore:
🌿 How stress impacts our health and well-being.
🌿 The role of inflammation in creating dis-ease.
🌿 How intergenerational and collective stress contribute to the weight we carry.
🌿 Simple, effective tools to begin releasing it all.

🖊 Bring your journal, your favorite beverage, and an open heart as we create space for healing, energy, and liberation

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-weight-we-bear-workshop-tickets-1383211305249?aff=oddtdtcreator

Healing isn’t just for you—it’s for the generations before you and those to come. Let’s start the journey together.

Discover how stress, inflammation, and intergenerational wounds impact your well-being—and learn tools to release what no longer serves you.

05/29/2025

✨ Are you feeling the weight of stress, overwhelm, and exhaustion?

Stress and inflammation can take a toll on your mind, body, and spirit—and for many of us, we’re carrying more than our own weight. Generational wounds and collective stress often add layers we don’t even realize we’re holding.

Join me for the virtual workshop:
The Weight We Bear: Understanding Stress, Inflammation, and Releasing It
📅 Date: Sunday June 8th
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EST
📍 Where: Online via Zoom

In this donation-based session, we’ll explore:
✨ How stress and inflammation affect your health.
✨ The impact of intergenerational and collective stress.
✨ Tools and techniques to release what no longer serves you.

🖊 Bring your favorite beverage and a journal for an evening of reflection and renewal.

Reclamation starts here. Don’t miss this opportunity to lighten the load and reclaim your energy.

📲 Register now—⬆️

04/04/2025

Calling Black Herbalists from across the country! Whether you're just starting your journey or have years of experience, we welcome herbalists of all ages and stages to join this powerful gathering.

The Black Herbalist Roundtable will be a sacred space for connection, reflection, and collaboration. As healers, caregivers, and community leaders, we carry so much—but how do we ensure we’re caring for ourselves as deeply as we care for others?

You can join us in person in Baltimore or virtually. April 4th 6-8 p.m. EST

Join us for the Black Herbalist Roundtable, a sacred space for connection, reflection, and collaboration.

03/27/2025

🌿 Wisdom from Nature 🌸

Yesterday at the Ylang Ylang Gathering , I participated in a beautiful practice led by sumi dutta.

We connected with a plant, flower, or tree in nature, meditated with it, and asked for guidance on a conflict we were experiencing.

The Bengal Clock Vine called to me. In its presence, I received this wisdom:

✨ Give yourself and the other person grace.
✨ Speak your truth with love.
✨ Be gentle with yourself.
✨ Don’t take it personally.

Later, I discovered that this vine symbolizes dignity and resilience—qualities it embodies through its ability to grow robustly and bounce back after challenges. It also represents grace and beauty in many cultures.

Nature always has so much to teach us if we take the time to listen. What messages have you received from the natural world? 🌱

01/18/2025

🌿 Holding Space for You in Challenging Times 🌿

“How are you doing?” It’s a simple question, but one that holds so much weight right now.

The wildfires continue to devastate communities, displacing so many from their homes. If you’ve been directly impacted, or if you have family and friends navigating this disaster, my heart is with you. 💔

Even if the fires haven’t touched your life personally, the collective grief, worry, and stress can weigh heavily on our nervous systems. It’s okay to feel activated, overwhelmed, or just... not okay.

I’m here to hold space for you. ✨

I’m offering complimentary 30-minute herbal and/or flower essence consultation as a small way to support you during this time. This is a safe, virtual space where you can:
🌱 Be gently held and heard.
🌱 Receive personalized herbal and/or flower essence recommendations.
🌱 Have a custom blend shipped to you with love.

Whether you’re navigating the wildfires directly or simply feeling the impact of everything happening around us, you are welcome to schedule a session.

Let’s turn to the medicine of the earth—its resilience, its grounding, loving energy—to nourish and support you.

Click the link below to schedule your complimentary session. I look forward to holding space for you. 💚

Schedule Here: https://calendly.com/cassandraherbert/consulation-call

12/18/2024

✨ Shine Through The Holidays ✨

The holiday season is a beautiful time of joy, connection, and celebration—but let’s be real, it can also bring stress, overwhelm, and exhaustion.

This year, let’s flip the script. Let’s release the holiday hustle and embrace the magic of the season with ease, balance, and energy.

That’s why I created Shine Through The Holidays: A Busy Woman’s Guide to Enjoying the Season with Ease. 🌟

Inside, you’ll discover:
Practical tips to manage stress and enjoy the holidays on your terms.

Nourishing foods to fuel your body and keep you energized.

Lifestyle practices to support your body, mind, spirit, and energy systems (chakras).

Simple affirmations to keep you calm and joyful.

A heart-warming herbal tea recipe to bring love and peace to your day.

You deserve a holiday season where you feel radiant, calm, and empowered. Let this guide help you create a season full of joy and ease—without sacrificing your well-being.

Receive your free copy here: https://mailchi.mp/zestandharmonycounseling/shine-through-the-holidays

Because wellness is liberation. Taking care of yourself during the holidays is a powerful act of reclaiming your energy and creating space for joy and love.