Commonwealth Podcast For Holistic Herbalism

Katja writes…Today a student sent me a question and it was so important, i asked her if i could (anonymously) share it, because i know other people are wondering this too.She wrote:"I wanted to ask for any advice or your thoughts on how to handle being a plus size herbalist.I am plus sized. Though I am currently in working on a healthier life style that includes using herbs, I feel like when people see me or see that Im plus sized that they may not want to work with me or any of my products.I feel like this is my calling I have fallen in love with herbs and how they naturally work with in the body. but I feel like this could possibly hinder me from even opening my own practice one day. I kinda feel alone in this due to most of the herbalist I see on social media are very fit and “healthy”.Am I wrong to want to be an herbalist even though I am also going through a battle and journey with my weight?"The bottom line is: we need you. We need plus-sized herbalists. We need everyone, no matter where you a