E57. Reconnect with Nature: Herbal Remedies, Intuition, and Healing in a Changing World with Jane Barlow Christensen

What if healing didn’t require complexity, overwhelm, or disconnection from yourself, but instead invited you back into relationship with the natural world and your own inner knowing?In this episode of Internally Guided Life, I sit down with Jane Barlow Christensen, master herbalist, educator, and author of Be Your Own Shaman, for a deeply grounded and soul-nourishing conversation about herbal medicine, intuition, and what it means to live well in transformative times.Jane shares her powerful personal journey growing up in rural Idaho as the daughter of a medicinal botanist, how plant wisdom shaped her understanding of health and responsibility, and why she felt called to return to her father’s herbal legacy later in life. We explore the intersection of education and intuition, the role of simple, consistent lifestyle practices in healing, and how reconnecting with nature can support both personal well-being and collective awakening.Together, we reflect on the current state of the world and the tension many of us feel between chaos and hope. Jane offers a steady, compassionate perspective, reminding us that love, presence, and small intentional actions still matter deeply. From herbal teas and barefoot grounding to trusting your body’s wisdom, this conversation is an invitation to slow down, listen inward, and reconnect with what has always been available to us.This episode is especially for anyone feeling overwhelmed by modern health narratives, curious about herbal remedies, or longing to live in deeper alignment with nature, intuition, and purposeful care.Meet the Guest: Jane Barlow ChristensenJane Barlow Christensen is a master herbalist, educator, and author with a lifelong connection to plant medicine and natural healing. She is the owner of Barlow Herbal Specialties, a company dedicated to offering accessible herbal products and education rooted in both tradition and lived experience.Growing up as the second oldest of fourteen children in rural Idaho, Jane was deeply influenced by her father, a medicinal botanist, whose love for plants and natural healing shaped her worldview. After years working in fitness and wellness, Jane felt called back to herbal medicine, honoring her father’s legacy while forging her own path.She is the author of Be Your Own Shaman, a practical and empowering guide to using herbs and spices in everyday life. Jane believes that each of us is responsible for our own spiritual, emotional, and physical wellbeing, and she is passionate about helping others reconnect with nature, intuition, and self-trust.Connect with Jane:https://barlowherbal.com/https://www.youtube.com/@barlowherbalAbout your Host:Kayla Sweet is the host of Internally Guided Life and an expert in burnout prevention, transformational leadership, self-care, and personal growth. As a life coach, she specializes in helping people reclaim their worthiness and purpose, guiding them to create fulfilling lives with balance and ease. With a background in psychology, mindfulness, and transformational leadership, Kayla empowers her community to align with their authentic selves, develop their strengths, and embrace intentional growth.Kayla's debut poetry collection, Alchemy of Life, is available now at ⁠internallyguidedleadership.com⁠, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Walmart. This is a reflective collection of poems on transformation, healing, and becoming.Connect with Kayla:⁠Linktree⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠Visit Internally Guided Leadership⁠Episode Credits:Intro & Outro Music: By artist Goat On The River, produced by Christian Michael Smith at ⁠https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/⁠ Podcast recorded by Christian Michael Smith at ⁠https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/⁠