What if your medicine cabinet could grow from the earth? In this episode of Healing In Spite of Me, Dr. Elisa Peavey and Jodie O’Brien explore the powerful world of plant medicine—from everyday houseplants and herbal teas to emerging treatments like cannabis and psilocybin.

Elisa opens up about her father’s retirement after 30+ years as a compassionate OB-GYN and reflects on how medicine has evolved. The conversation then moves into the ancient and modern uses of plants for healing the body, mind, and spirit. They discuss how plant-based compounds are making waves in treatments for depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, and even end-of-life care.

From lotus flower tea for heart opening, to On Guard for cleaning and immunity, to the science behind therapeutic dirt, this episode offers a deeply inspiring and practical look at how nature supports our well-being—inside and out.

✅ Plant medicine is both ancient and modern, with applications ranging from common colds to terminal illness.

✅ Psilocybin and cannabis are showing scientific promise in treating trauma, depression, and chronic pain.

✅ Gardening, grounding, and even houseplants are proven to boost mood, focus, and overall health.

✅ Natural cleaning and skincare products reduce your toxic load and protect your hormones.

✅ Your home, body, and mind can all benefit from reconnecting with the earth—one plant at a time.

What role do plants play in your healing journey? Share your favorite plant-based rituals in the comments!

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Dr. Elisa Peavey and Jodie O'Brien dive into the world of health and wellness in this episode, discussing the transformative power of retreats and the importance of self-care for healers. Jodie shares her recent experiences at a transformational retreat in Oregon, highlighting the significant shifts and healing that took place for participants. They also chat about upcoming retreats designed to help families break unhealthy patterns and promote emotional well-being. The conversation then shifts to cold and flu season, where Dr. Peavey emphasizes the benefits of essential oils and natural remedies over common medications. This episode is packed with insights into maintaining health and wellness through holistic practices.

Takeaways:

• Dr. Peavey discusses the importance of self-care after leading intensive healing retreats for others.
• Essential oils are highlighted as effective tools for managing health and wellness in daily life.
• The podcast emphasizes the need for families to break unhealthy generational patterns through retreat experiences.
• Listeners are encouraged to explore the benefits of essential oils over traditional medications for various ailments.
• The discussion includes the positive effects of essential oils on emotional health and overall well-being.
• Dr. Peavey shares personal experiences of how essential oils have transformed her medical practice and patient care.

Links referenced in this episode:

• inspiteofme.org
• https://redbarnhemp.com/
• https://resonancefarm.com/
• https://doterra.me/8b42Nl
• https://a.co/d/hH2r5eG

You can email Dr. Peavey at drelisapeavey@4bodhi.com

Can love and emotions impact your physical health? In this episode of Healing In Spite of Me, Dr. Elisa Peavey and Jodie O’Brien explore the fascinating connection between emotions, quantum physics, and overall well-being. Discover how love, joy, and gratitude can elevate your frequency, while fear, anger, and trauma may contribute to illness. Dr. Peavey discusses David Hawkins’ Scale of Consciousness and Bruce Tainio’s Frequency Monitoring System, explaining how science backs the idea that emotions influence our health. Learn practical ways to raise your vibration, from meditation and breathwork to sound therapy and gratitude practices.

If you’ve ever wondered how emotions shape your reality, this episode is a must-listen!

00:00 – Introduction

Dr. Elisa Peavey and Jodie O’Brien introduce the topic of love, emotions, and their impact on health.

01:21 – The Link Between Emotions and Physical Health

How love, anger, and other emotions affect the way we function in the world.

03:19 – Quantum Physics and Emotional Frequency

Dr. Peavey explains how the limbic system processes emotions and how quantum physics plays a role in what we attract into our lives.

05:21 – Trauma, Memory, and the Body’s Response

How trauma affects the body, our energy field (aura), and why emotional healing is essential.

07:37 – The Science of Frequency & Emotions (Insert David Hawkins Scale of Consciousness graphic here)

Understanding David Hawkins’ Scale of Consciousness and how higher-frequency emotions promote health while lower-frequency emotions can lead to illness.

11:24 – How Frequency Affects Disease & Health (Insert Bruce Tainio Frequency Monitoring System graphic here)

Bruce Tainio’s research on body frequency and how emotions can influence sickness and well-being.

12:20 – Raising Your Emotional Frequency

Simple ways to stay in high-frequency emotions like love, joy, and gratitude.

13:36 – Healing Trauma & Clearing Negative Energy

Techniques like sound therapy, music, and frequency-based healing to clear negative energy and promote emotional well-being.

15:44 – The Importance of Love & Joy During Winter Blues

Why Valentine’s Day might be perfectly timed to help people during the seasonal emotional dip.

17:47 – Practical Ways to Raise Your Vibration Daily

Self-love practices, meditation, and small daily habits that improve emotional well-being.

24:20 – The Power of Breathwork & Self-Love

How deep breathing and mindfulness can regulate emotions and improve health.

27:52 – Final Thoughts & Encouragement

Dr. Peavey shares final words on the importance of maintaining high-frequency emotions for a healthier life.

28:42 – Outro & Next Episode Teaser

A preview of what’s coming next on Healing In Spite of Me.

✅ Emotions have measurable frequencies, and high-vibration emotions like love and joy promote physical health.

✅ Negative emotions such as fear, anger, and shame can weaken the body and contribute to illness.

✅ Trauma can leave energetic imprints in our aura, affecting our emotional and physical well-being.

✅ David Hawkins’ Scale of Consciousness shows how different emotions impact our health and mindset.

✅ Bruce Tainio’s research found that when our body’s frequency drops, we become more susceptible to disease.

✅ Simple daily practices like meditation, gratitude, sound therapy, and breathwork can raise your frequency and improve overall well-being.

✅ Love is not just an...