Healing Ain’t in the Overindulgence: Finding Balance with Plant Medicine

Healing is a journey, not a quick fix. And like most journeys, you stumble, you learn, and sometimes, you have to check yourself.

When I first found plant medicine, it felt like I was finally tapping into something my ancestors had always known. Herbs, teas, tinctures, roots—these weren’t just remedies; they were lifelines. Whether it was a cup of chamomile to calm my nerves, blue lotus for deeper meditation, or a little cannabis to ease the weight of the world, these plants felt like an extension of my healing process.

But one thing about healing? You gotta be real with yourself.

The Thin Line Between Healing and Hiding

What started as an intentional connection with plant medicine slowly became an unconscious habit. At first, I used it to realign, to center myself, to heal. But over time, I caught myself reaching for it when I just didn’t want to deal with life. Instead of sitting in my emotions and working through them, I found comfort in the escape.

And that’s when I had to pause and ask:

• Am I using this to elevate or to escape?

• Is this helping me heal, or am I just numbing myself in a “natural” way?

• If I take this away, can I still face myself?

Because the truth is, anything can be overused. Even the most natural, sacred medicine can become toxic when you lean on it too hard. And the problem ain’t the plant—it’s how we use it.

Relearning Intentionality

Once I realized what I was doing, I had to step back and realign. Plant medicine is meant to complement healing, not replace the work. I had to remember why I started in the first place and bring back the balance.

• I stopped overindulging and started microdosing with intention.

• I studied the traditional uses of the herbs I was consuming, respecting the medicine instead of just consuming it.

• I made sure my healing included more than just external tools—breathwork, movement, meditation, and real self-reflection became just as important.

Because healing ain’t about finding something to latch onto—it’s about learning how to sit with yourself, fully present, no shortcuts.

Balance is the Lesson

Plant medicine is a blessing, but it’s not a bandage. The real healing happens in the spaces between—the moments when you’re raw, unfiltered, and willing to face yourself without a crutch.

So, if you ever catch yourself relying too much on anything—whether it’s herbs, food, relationships, or even spiritual practices—ask yourself: Is this bringing me closer to myself, or am I just using it to run?

Healing is about integration, about knowing when to receive and when to sit still. Because at the end of the day, the medicine is powerful, but you are the true healer.