logo
episode-header-image
Sep 26
1h 2m

Beyond Aphrodisiacs: 5 Herbal Approaches...

International School of Temple Arts
About this episode

In this episode, Usha Rose sits down with her longtime friend and colleague Kay’aleya Hunnybee, a clinical herbalist and integrative health coach, to explore the true power of herbs as aphrodisiacs, not just for boosting libido, but for supporting whole-body vitality, nourishing the nervous system, and enhancing pleasure from the inside out.

Rather than offering a generic list of aphrodisiac herbs, Kay’aleya guides us through a holistic, nuanced approach to understanding our sensuality and sexual well-being. Together, we dive into how herbs work, why not all aphrodisiacs are the same, and how to choose the right plants for your unique body, lifestyle, and needs.

Kay’aleya shares 5 core areas for enhancing pleasure from an herbal perspective, along with practical insights and examples of herbs that support each one. You’ll also learn how to develop an intimate relationship with herbs and plants as allies for long-term sexual vitality, not just quick fixes.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

  • Why aphrodisiac is an oversimplified term and what actually matters

  • The importance of understanding your individual needs

  • 5 key areas for using herbs to enhance pleasure and arousal

  • Examples of herbs in each of those categories

  • Creative, unexpected ways to work with herbs for sexual well-being

If you’ve ever wondered which herbs might actually help you feel more alive, nourished, and sensually vibrant, this episode will give you a rich foundation to start your own herbal pleasure journey.


About Kay’aleya Hunnybee
 

Kay’aleya is a clinical herbalist, bodyworker, and integrative health coach specializing in menstrual, hormonal, and sexual health. Her work supports everything from menstrual cycle care and breast health to postpartum healing and navigating menopause. She teaches an online Natural Contraception program, offers pelvic and abdominal bodywork & herbal care in midcoast Maine, and hosts the Herbal Womb Wisdom podcast. Her greatest wish is for others to experience the healing potential of their bodies and cultivate deep kinship with the earth and its plants.

Learn more at: https://www.herbalwomb.com/

To learn more about ISTA, visit our website: https://ista.life/

Up next
Nov 2
What is the Dark... Really?: Laura Deva
You may have experienced a time in your life when you felt part of some great oneness. Not easy to explain to another person, right? Mystics have grappled with these experiences for as long as there have been mystics, coming up with many poetic ways of referring to them. In this ... Show More
52m 6s
Oct 15
Stop Shaking the Snow Globe: Integration with Aaron Mandelbaum
In this episode, Simon Marvell speaks with ISTA Facilitator Aaron Mandelbaum about the importance of integration after transformational experiences. Going to a retreat for spiritual growth or personal development can be like shaking a snow globe. It can send flurries of emotions, ... Show More
1h 11m
Sep 12
Techniques for Releasing Stuck Emotions: Jeff Delone
In this episode, Jeff DeLone shares his journey from a conventional, yet emotionally suppressed, upbringing in the United States to discovering the power of feeling and releasing emotions.Growing up in a large Catholic family, Jeff was surrounded by people but often felt alone. L ... Show More
1h 11m
Recommended Episodes
Oct 2024
Super Soul Special: Barbara Brown Taylor: Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
<p>Original Air Date: August 13, 2018</p><p>Oprah sits down with one of America's leading theologians, the Rev. Barbara Brown Taylor, who was named one of Time magazine's most influential people in 2014. The former Episcopal priest, religion professor and best-selling author expl ... Show More
37m 24s
Aug 2024
Unlocking Life's Mysteries: Purpose, Past Lives & Manifestation with Matias De Stefano | EP 49
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">In this episode of Healing & Human Potential, we're helping you discover your true purpose and exploring the deeper questions like why we're here + what happens after we die. You will not be the same after watching this episode!</span></p> <p class= ... Show More
1h 44m
Jun 2020
My Home in the Universe
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1135022/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>#4: Join Teresa as she shares a story about her obsession with space and heading back home. She ventures off into some sharings on what &quot;heading back home&q ... Show More
10m 5s
Oct 7
Explaining Death: Communicating About the Soul After Transition
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1135022/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>Explaining DEATH, particularly how to communicate these concepts to children is the topic for this week’s sharing. The discussion emphasizes the importance of un ... Show More
15m 2s
Jul 2023
NLS 290: AKASHIC RECORDS Channeled LIVE! How & Why We CREATE a SOUL PLAN Unlocked! with Laura Coe
Laura Coe is an author, life coach, and speaker who specializes in personal development and spirituality. She has written and spoken extensively on the topic of the Akashic Records.The Akashic Records is a concept derived from Theosophy and is believed to be a repository of all k ... Show More
1h 22m
Sep 23
St.Thérèse & Trauma: The Real Story of Her Soul (Part 1)
Do you know the real story of St. Thérèse of Lisieux? Dr. Sri delves into the depth of St. Thérèse's life, highlighting her profound sufferings, trauma, and family challenges. Dr. Sri explains how these adversities became the very context in which she encountered God’s grace and ... Show More
24m 44s