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Mothers at Midnight Podcast
Discover a safe space for mothers where the challenges and triumphs of motherhood are explored with depth and understanding.
Rose Harvey and Indigo Melrose, both seasoned psychotherapists and mothers, warmly invite you to join them in candid conversations that go beyond the conventional narratives of motherhood.
As your hosts, Indigo and Rose share not just their professional insights but also their personal experiences, delving into the complexities of motherhood. Beyond the surface of unconditional love for our children, they encourage you to set aside the familiar "mother" role and embrace the full spectrum of the woman within.
Pour yourself a cup of hot cocoa or a glass of wine and immerse yourself in intimate, vulnerable, and occasionally challenging discussions about the genuine experiences of motherhood. These conversations are more than just storytelling; they form a collective exploration of the tough, confronting, and sometimes overwhelming aspects of parenting.
Find your comfortable spot, settle in, and join Indigo and Rose as they navigate the authenticity of motherhood, enriched with insights from experts around the world.
Mothers at Midnight Podcast
Ep 30 Innate Wisdom of the Healer ~ Alicia Melrose
Today we are joined by a very special guest. Alicia Melrose is a Natural Health Consultant, Medical Herbalist, a truly wise woman and Indigo’s beloved mamma.
Alicia developed her enthusiasm for herbal medicine when she lived in Indonesia with a Sumatran Shaman. She went on to become a registered medical herbalist and has now been in practice for over 33 years and offers a multidisciplinary practice based on a holistic, supportive approach to health. Her goal is to enable a person to take a proactive and life changing approach towards health. Always in awe of the potential of herbal medicines, she has a passion for her work and a deepening understanding of the causes of disease processes.
Alicia believes that we all have an innate wisdom and healing capacity and that our personal challenges provide us with an opportunity to deepen our connection to the intangible.
We chat about:
- The incredible story of how Alicia was called to the herbal path (2:39)
- Holistic herbalism and the importance of developing a relationship with plants (6:00)
- Alicia’s experience with Ayahuasca and what it taught her about mental health and plant medicine (8:50)
- Feeling called to the plant path and how to begin developing a relationship with the plants (13:20)
- How disease and personal challenges provide us with an opportunity to connect to our inner wisdom (23:00)
- The relationship between mind and body and the importance of listening to our bodies (31:06)
- The importance of silence, surrender and learning to listen to our inner voice (34:50)
And so much more!
Episode Resources
Hands of Light by Barbara Brennan
The Surrender Experiment by Michael Singer
Contact Alicia
http://www.belmontparkretreat.co.nz/
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