I’ve known Beth for many years, and I knew from experience that the two of us were going to have a lively conversation! It was a joy to sit down with her to discuss kava - a plant that has been supporting her since day one of her herbal journey, and one that I have also found to be super helpful in times of stress and anxiety. Beth has gotten to know this plant so well that her friends sometimes even refer to her as the Kava Queen!

Beth has worked with kava in so many different ways, from tinctures to powders and even chocolate bars! One of her favorite ways to take kava is in her delicious smoothie recipe, which she calls Kava Kolada. You’ll find a beautifully illustrated recipe card for this in the resource section below, so that you can give it a try too!

By the end of this episode, you’ll know:

► How kava can help you lower your walls and speak from your heart

► Why kava is so great during times of grief, stress, and anxiety

► Five different herbal preparations for kava

► An unusual way that kava affects you - and how that might help you when you go to the dentist!

► and so much more…

For those of you who don’t know her, Beth’s love of nature came from growing up on her family farm. She spent years walking the woods collecting treasures (bluebells being her favorite), and "sucking the sugar" out of red clover blossoms. A sun worshipper at heart, at 26 she fled the snow & moved to the desert. There she discovered the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA), where she studied herbalism, hypnotherapy, aromatherapy, astrology & more. She graduated with an Associate’s Degree in Holistic Healthcare with a specialty in Western Herbalism, taught by the brilliant herbalist JoAnn Sanchez. She worked for Whole Foods, herb shops, Dr. Hauschka, SWIHA, and many herb companies, and she taught herb classes. In 2009, life led her to Austin, and her dream of owning an herb shop came true. Sacred Moon Herbs came to birth on April 17th of 2012 in Dripping Springs, Texas.

I’m excited to share our conversation with you today!


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-- TIMESTAMPS --

01:06 - Introduction to Beth Ebbing Johnson

02:54 - Beth’s plant path

18:06 - Beth’s initial experiences with kava

24:37 - Kava’s medicinal gifts

30:16 - Ways to work with kava

36:04 - Special considerations for kava

39:46 - Kava Kolada

42:58 - Learning from the elders

45:34 - Beth’s current projects

50:20 - How herbs instill hope in Beth

55:43 - Herbal tidbit


-- SWEATER PATTERN --

Yes, I did knit my sweater! Pattern is: Love Note by Tin Can Knits


-- DISCLAIMER --

The herbal and plant information in this video is for educational purposes only. The information contained is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other medical professional. If you have or suspect that you have a serious health problem, promptly contact your health care provider. Always consult with a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or have a medical condition.

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