Episode #120 - What Plants Can Teach Us About Healing, Trauma, and Care
Wed Feb 04 2026
In this week’s episode of Cultivate Calmness, I explore the powerful parallels between plant care and mental health therapy—especially when it comes to grief, trauma, and emotional healing. From watering and soil to boundaries, support systems, and growth spurts, plants offer a surprisingly accurate reflection of what humans need to thrive. Using real-life examples from my office plants, I talk about recognizing signs of distress, honoring individual needs, adjusting care when something isn’t working, and why healing is never one-size-fits-all. This episode is a gentle reminder that with the right environment, patience, and nourishment, both plants and people can recover, grow, and flourish.
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In this week’s episode of Cultivate Calmness, I explore the powerful parallels between plant care and mental health therapy—especially when it comes to grief, trauma, and emotional healing. From watering and soil to boundaries, support systems, and growth spurts, plants offer a surprisingly accurate reflection of what humans need to thrive. Using real-life examples from my office plants, I talk about recognizing signs of distress, honoring individual needs, adjusting care when something isn’t working, and why healing is never one-size-fits-all. This episode is a gentle reminder that with the right environment, patience, and nourishment, both plants and people can recover, grow, and flourish.