If your stress response feels out of sync, like your body is reacting to emails the same way it would to a bear attack, it might be time to explore adaptogens. These herbs are often thrown around as cure-alls, but the truth is deeper, more nuanced, and more powerful than hype suggests.

Adaptogens 101: Not Just Energy Boosters

Let’s clear this up: adaptogens don’t give you energy like coffee or sugar. They help your body regulate energy, meaning they support your natural rhythms, instead of overriding them. In this video, I break down exactly how adaptogens work by explaining their role in the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, the system that controls how we handle stress.

They teach the body to "press the gas" or "hit the brakes" at the right time. That’s why adaptogens are such a vital part of herbalism for modern life, especially when our routines shift, seasons change, or stress becomes chronic.

How a Herbalist Chooses the Right Adaptogen

As a trained herbalist, I never recommend a one-size-fits-all approach. Some adaptogens are stimulating (like Eleuthero), while others are calming and mood-lifting (like Tulsi). In the video, I explain how to choose what your body actually needs instead of guessing or grabbing what’s trending.

Still not sure which adaptogen matches your symptoms? Watch the video to learn how to identify where stress shows up in your body—gut, sleep, focus, or mood and what that means for your herbal support.

Why You Shouldn’t Mix All Your Adaptogens at Once

Here’s a common mistake: folks blend 4 or 5 adaptogens into one tea or tincture thinking more = better. But that’s like blasting every radio station at once hoping one will play your song. In the video, I explain why trying adaptogens one by one helps you build relationship with the plant and understand what actually works for you.

From Overwhelm to Rhythm: Herbalism in Daily Life

What makes adaptogens unique in herbalism is that they don’t just mask symptoms, they train your nervous system to respond rather than react. And that’s everything when life feels like too much. With a daily ritual (even a 5-minute tea), your body learns what it means to be held, resourced, and resilient.

There’s so much more nuance inside the video, including:

• The real deal with cortisol dysregulation

• Why adaptogens should never be your first step if you’re burnt out

• How I use adaptogens differently for kids vs adults

Want to Learn More? Let’s Go Deeper.

If you’re ready to explore adaptogens with clarity, not confusion, start with this video. It breaks down exactly how adaptogens work and how a seasoned herbalist makes sense of the stress patterns your body is already showing you.

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