Build health with

common herbs, in simple ways.

Start the daily act of herbal self-care with nourishing herbal infusions.

Build health and energize your life.

“This course has changed my life. Knowledge is power and this course has given me the power and confidence to move forward with a healthy routine of drinking nourishing herbal infusions and the peace of mind of knowing that I am doing what is possible to keep my body healthy."

-Amy R., course participant

This online program will take you there! 

• Instructional videos

• Printable reference guides

• Previous live class recordings

• One hour of one-on-one talk time with Brighid

"I loved the balance between the biological/ botanical science and practical instruction, the diversity of materials available (printed/ video/ Zoom), and availability of the instructor."

-Eliot F., course participant

You will work with 9 herbs throughout this course.

These herbs will be companions on your path to greater health!

• Learn about them in the course material.

• Enjoy the act of self-care as you prepare them.

• Build relationships with the herbs as you take them in.

“The nourishing infusions helped me be more mindful of everything else that I was eating.  My nourishment, in general, became more of a focus and I felt better overall at the end of the course.”

-Anita K., course participant

• 10 instructional and informational class videos

• 10 printable class notes correlating to each lesson

• 4 recorded live classes

• 1 hour of private talk time (dividable in segments) with Brighid

Nourishing Herbal Infusion class series:

• Intro to Nourishing Herbal Infusions

• Digging Deep into Nettle

• Digging Deep into Comfrey

• Digging Deep into Linden

• Digging Deep into Oatstraw

• Digging Deep into Red Clover

Herbs in the Kitchen series:

• Immune Soups & Optimizing Nutrition

• Herbal Energy Snacks & Adaptogen Herbs 

• Cooking with Kelp & Other Sea Vegetables

• Digging Deep into Seaweed

"I appreciated the way [Brighid] connected science to the use of herbs. I really enjoyed learning about the long term benefits of simple infusions and how the herbs interacted with my body. I liked the "safe space" where I could ask any question. "

-Kyle T., course participant

There is not a current live session of nourish yourself. If

It’s time to build foundational health!

It’s time to improve immunity and resilience!

It’s time to increase energy and vitality!

Let’s do it together!

“I honestly feel better taking these infusions weekly and it may have had a part in helping me transition off prescription medication!  I feel great mentally and physically.”

-Catherine N., course participant

• Treat yourself to daily herbal self-care

• Treat yourself to improved health

• Treat yourself to a new challenge  

• Treat yourself to connection with herbs

Nourish yourself in simple ways, with common herbs.

Feel the difference!

“It has been a pleasure to be in your presence and listen to your wisdom - my goodness you have so much knowledge in you. Thank you for imparting it in a super-accessible way - for a real beginner in this world I really appreciate that! "

-Liz L., course participant

FAQs

What herbs will we be working with and learning about?

 We will be working with, what I have come to know as, the top 5 herbs for health. They are nettle leaf, oat straw, comfrey leaf, red clover blossom, and linden flower. You will also learn tonic and adaptogen herbs, including astragalus, eleuthero, schisandra, and seaweeds.

Do I need to purchase the herbs separate from the course? How much will they cost?

Yes, you will need to purchase your own herbs. I generally suggest folks buy the 5 infusion herbs by the pound from an herb distributor or farm. The adaptogen herbs and seaweeds can be bought in smaller quantities from a local purveyor or from a bulk herb distributor. Herb prices are always changing, but to buy the main 5 infusion herbs by the pound will cost around $115. The herbs can also be purchased in smaller amounts, if you want to try them out first. 5 pounds of the infusion herbs will last you around 2-3 months if you are drinking the infusions daily. The ultimate goal of this course is to build and cement the habit of drinking a daily herbal infusion, for life. There are 16 servings in a pound, each serving averages $1.44. At less than $1.50 per day, the daily infusion is a very cost effective source of nutrition.

Can I use the infusion herbs if I am taking pharmaceutical drugs?

These herbs are food, not medicine. If you can eat spinach, then you can drink Nettle leaf infusion. If you can eat kale, then you can drink Comfrey leaf infusion. If you can eat beans, then you can drink Red Clover blossom infusion. If you can drink chamomile tea, then you can drink Linden infusion. If you can eat oatmeal, then you can drink oat straw infusion. We will be using these herbs in their whole plant forms and on a rotation, so you will only be drinking 1-2 quarts of each herb per week. These guidelines are not relevant if you are taking these herbs in supplement form or consuming excessive amounts over a long period of time. With herbalism, I believe, safety is about being in proper relationship with the herbs and how you are working with them. You can also check in with your pharmacist, and see what types of plants could interact or interfere with your prescription.

What if I have food allergies? Will I be allergic to these herbs too?

Anyone can be allergic to anything, it’s true. These herbs are not common allergens. The same guidelines as in the previous answer would apply here. We will be drinking one herb at a time. This is important, so that if you do have a reaction that you do not like, you will know which herb is likely the cause. Then, you can not work with that one herb and we can find a proper replacement, together.

Are these herbs OK to drink while I am pregnant and nursing? 

 In general, these herbs are very nutritious and have benefit a woman who is pregnant or nursing. What you are comfortable doing with your dietary choices while pregnant are totally up to you. I drank these herbal infusions while I was pregnant and nursing and felt nourished in doing so. I have learned from my mentor, Susun Weed, that pregnant women benefit from drinking 2 times the amount of infusions and nursing moms from drinking 3 times the amount of infusions, compared to other folks. I believe that these herbs will nourish both the mother and the baby toward optimum health. All of these herbs are safer to drink then the commonly consumed herb, coffee.

Can my whole family, even kids and grandparents, drink these herbs?

Absolutely!

I drink tea everyday.  How is this different?

 Tea is a small amount of herb, brewed for a short amount of time. The plants that are used tend to be scented and have nice flavors, like those in the mint family. They can be helpful in changing acute health concerns. They can also just be a nice cup of tea that is pleasant to drink. The nourishing herbal infusions, that we will be making, are a large amount of herb, brewed for a long time. The plants that are used to make them, are plants that are high in nutrients and protein. They need to brew for a long time, so that all of the minerals and nutrients are extracted. They tend to be mild in flavor. A whole quart of nourishing infusion is consumed in one day, for an optimum nutrition boost.

Can I buy the course and give it to family and friends as a gift?

Absolutely. Contact me directly so that we can make sure I have the correct information and email of your lucky gift recipients. A gift card is available to give to them, with information about the class, contact information, and what to expect.

How much time will this course take?

Ultimately, you can put in as little or as much effort and time as you would like. To make the daily herbal infusion, it takes about 5 minutes in the morning and 5 minutes in the evening. Then there is the time it takes to drink the quart of infusion, but I suggest that it replaces other beverages that you drink, so that balances out to no extra time. You will be sent access to 3 videos a month, each running between 30-60 minutes. There will be 2 video conferences per month, that you can watch live or on your own time. These will be 1-2 hours each, depending on the group’s engagement. The motivational emails and community forum time allotment is up to you. So, that totals to between 3.5-7 hours of “class time” per month and 10 additional minutes of self-care per day. If you decide to practice cooking with herbs, as taught in the bonus videos, that can be extra time. However, it would likely balance out, because you would be cooking for yourself anyway! You can do this!

Do you have questions about the Nourish Yourself course?

Ask below and I will get back to you!