https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/f159c48b-016c-458c-83e4-9099bc0efa41 What if one of the most beloved herbs for emotional healing isn’t just uplifting—but helps us gently reconnect with parts of ourselves we’ve had to tuck away to survive? In this episode, I sit down with CoreyPine Shane to discuss mimosa (Albizia julibrissin), often affectionately referred to as the “tree of happiness.” And what a fitting name! Mimosa is celebrated as a joyful, uplifting herb, and is commonly reached for to help relieve anxiety and depression—though as CoreyPine shares in this conversation, its benefits are much more nuanced than that. CoreyPine also shares thoughtful insights about trauma, the body, and emotional healing, describing how herbs like mimosa may help us gently release what’s been held for too long. Along the way, we explore what it means to work with plants not just as remedies, but as companions for moving through life’s most tender and transformative moments—and the deep comfort of making connections with the living world around us. Don’t miss CoreyPine’s Peach Mimosa Elixir recipe! This fragrant, uplifting cordial might just be “happiness in a bottle”. You can download your beautifully illustrated recipe card from the resource section below. By the end of this episode, you’ll know: ► The important differences between mimosa flower and bark medicine ► Eight different herbs to pair with mimosa (and when to reach for one over another) ► What it means when emotions become “stuck” in the body—and why mimosa is such a helpful herbal ally for helping to move them along ► Important considerations for when NOT to use mimosa ► and so much more… For those of you who don’t know him, CoreyPine Shane is Director of the Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine, and a core member of the mutual aid group, The Appalachian Herb Collective. He has been teaching and helping clients for 30 years, artfully blending Chinese and Western herbal traditions with a focus on local plants. His book Southeast Medicinal Plants covers how to identify, ethically harvest, and use the wild plants of the Southeastern United States. Whether you’re navigating transition, tending old wounds, or simply delighting in the beauty of mimosa flowers, may this episode remind you that healing often begins with connection: to our bodies, to each other, and to the rest of the living world around us. -- RESOURCES -- ► Get your free, downloadable recipe card, plus herbal goodies every Wednesday when you sign up for my weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/4eTFVIO ► Access the transcript for this episode here: https://www.herbalremediesadvice.org/podcast225.html ► CoreyPine’s websites: https://blueridgeschool.org and https://pinesherbals.com ► CoreyPine’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blueridgeschoolherbalmedicine/ ► CoreyPine’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlueRidgeSchoolofHerbalMedicine# ► Are you looking for high quality dried herbs? My recommendation is Mountain Rose Herbs. Click here to check them out: https://bit.ly/3ms3vQ2. You can also look for local places to buy herbs near you in my directory here: https://bit.ly/3NRQq0U -- DISCLOSURE -- I’m a huge fan of Mountain Rose Herbs and will often share referral links to buy herbs or herbal supplies at their online herbal apothecary. By using the above affiliate link, you help support this channel. Thanks! -- TIMESTAMPS -- 00:38 - Introduction to CoreyPine Shane + his plant path 17:46 - Benefits of mimosa tree: flowers and bark 24:19 - Formulating with mimosa for different types of trauma 37:51 - Peach Mimosa Elixir recipe 51:24 - Contraindications for working with mimosa 53:25 - Mimosa harvesting tips 54:20 - CoreyPine’s herbal offerings 1:01:30 - How herbs instill hope in CoreyPine 1:05:40 - Student spotlight 1:06:48 - Herbal tidbit -- SWEATER PATTERN -- Yes, I did knit my sweater! Pattern is: Very V Raglan by Jessie Maed Designs -- DISCLAIMER -- The herbal and plant information in this video is for educational purposes only. The information contained is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other medical professional. If you have or suspect that you have a serious health problem, promptly contact your health care provider. Always consult with a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or have a medical condition. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:09:34 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://stream.echo6.co https://stream.echo6.co/client/assets/images/icons/icon-512x512.png https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/f159c48b-016c-458c-83e4-9099bc0efa41 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://stream.echo6.co/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.