Listen to the Bitter Truth Podcast with Abbey Joy Healing
The Bitter Truth podcast weaves together a community of my friends, teachers, and mentors who specialize in Ayurveda, Women’s Reproductive Health, and Herbalism. In each episode we sip a different herbal bitter and dive into the truth of wellness & healing in the modern world.
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The season 1 recap
S1 Ep 1 – Welcome to The Bitter Truth! Mugwort & Release
Abbey Joy and Fiona McNichols explore mugwort as a plant ally for release, dreaming, and reconnecting to purpose and the womb.
S1 Ep 2 – Healing from Burnout & Supporting Hormone Health
A grounded conversation on burnout, stress, and holistic hormone support through cyclical living and embodied care.
S1 Ep 3 – The Bitter Truth (Solo Episode)
Abbey shares her path into herbalism and Ayurveda, the role of bitters in health, and the intention behind this podcast.
S1 Ep 4 – Death, Sex & Money
A deep, honest dialogue with DeAnna Batdorff on the often-avoided pillars of life and how Ayurveda meets them with clarity and compassion.
S1 Ep 5 – Bitters in the Bywater: Building Relationships with Herbs
Recorded in New Orleans, Abbey, Bailey McNeill, and Dewey Raybon explore plant relationships, community herbalism, and playful bitter creations.
S1 Ep 6 – Dinacharya: Daily Practices for Wellbeing
An introduction to Ayurvedic daily routines and simple practices that support resilience, digestion, and nervous system health.
S1 Ep 7 – Pleasure Is the Pathway
A nourishing conversation with Katie Ring on pleasure, food, and reclaiming enjoyment as a vital part of healing.
S1 Ep 8 – Lymphatic Breast Care 101
Abbey offers practical education on lymphatic breast health, self-care techniques, and supportive herbs and foods.
S1 Ep 9 – Soft & Strong: Tending to the Pelvic Floor
A holistic discussion with Kate Coletti on pelvic floor health, strength, softness, and embodied support for the womb space.
S1 Ep 10 – Illness as Initiation
Abbey and Bailey McNeill reframe illness as a doorway into deeper listening, rest, and transformation.