Join us on an immersive journey to the windswept coast of Brittany, France. This week, Dabney explores a fascinating holistic paradox: a culture where ancient herbs like motherwort, yarrow, and comfrey grow wild alongside bustling cafés, where daily pastry indulgence and wine are woven into the social fabric, yet a visible lack of obesity prevails. What’s their secret?

We’ll wander through the cobblestone streets and wild landscapes to discover the untamed apothecary growing at every turn, including the most enormous rosemary shrub you can imagine. But the real medicine goes far beyond the plants. We’re diving deep into the art de vivre—the art of living. We’ll unpack how daily rhythms of walking, shopping at local markets for that day’s catch, truly savoring food, and prioritizing deep social connection create a powerful foundation of health that transcends modern diet culture.

This episode is a love letter to holistic living in its truest form: a vibrant, joyful tapestry of movement, real food, plant wisdom, and community. If you’ve ever felt torn between indulgence and well-being, this conversation offers a refreshing, inspiring perspective on how to weave it all together. Get ready to be inspired to look down at the weeds beneath your feet and rethink the rhythm of your own life.

Keywords: Holistic Health, Herbalism, Brittany France, Lifestyle Medicine, Farm to Table, Slow Living, Foraging, Functional Nutrition, Mindful Eating, Social Wellness, Natural Movement, French Paradox, Plant Identification, Motherwort, Yarrow, Comfrey, Rosemary.

Reach Dabney at [email protected] or www.herbalhygienist.com

Reach Sabrina at [email protected] or www.brewjablends.com