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Herbs, Healing, and Holiness: What Every Woman Should Know

Health·Brigid Tebaldi·Jun 24, 2025· 2 minutes

Let me guess: you’ve stood in front of the vitamin aisle, staring at tinctures and teas, wondering, “Is this right? I have no idea what I'm doing”

You’re not alone. So many women are deeply devoted to their faith, but completely disconnected from their bodies.

That’s exactly why I brought on Colleen, a Catholic herbalist (yes, they exist!), to talk about the deep connections between healing, herbs, and holiness.

Here’s the thing no one told us in CCD: God wants your body restored. Not just tolerated. Not just patched up. But whole. And sometimes, that healing starts with simple things like nettle or red raspberry leaf tea and permission to rest.

In our conversation, we cover:

  • The history of Catholic herbalism (spoiler: it’s ancient and beautiful)

  • How to use herbs without falling into New Age nonsense

  • Why true healing requires trust in your body, in the process, and in God

Colleen shares her wisdom generously and reminds us that natural healing isn’t something to be feared. It’s part of our inheritance.

🎧 Listen to the episode here 

If this resonates.. if your heart is tugging at you, saying this is what I’ve been craving, I want to invite you into something deeper.

The Dwelling Place is a community I created for women just like you. Women who are waking up, asking the hard questions, and longing for healing that doesn’t bypass their soul.