Mellow Earth Remedies

🌿 Honoring Mental Health Awareness Month 🌿

Mellow Earth Stands with Mental Health

Depression isn’t always what we think it looks like. It can wear many faces — irritability, isolation, perfectionism, smiling through pain, or feeling constantly tired even when you’ve done nothing at all.

For me, it started at just 10 years old. I didn’t have the language for it then — just a deep, heavy sadness that followed me everywhere. Over the years, I’ve learned that just as we grow, so can our mental health. It’s not static. It can shift, improve, and even surprise us when we least expect it.

As someone who's battled depression most of my life, I want to say this clearly: You are not broken. You are not alone.

🧠 The psychological side of depression is complex — it’s not just a "bad day" or a lack of gratitude. It can be the result of brain chemistry, trauma, chronic stress, or even generational wounds. And sometimes, it hides in the most high-functioning people. That’s why checking in with your loved ones matters more than you know.

💚 Here are some gentle ways to cope:

Create a small, daily routine to anchor you

Reach out to a trusted friend or therapist — silence is heavy to carry alone

Use calming herbs like lemon balm, passionflower, and chamomile

Journal your emotions without judgment

Get outside, even if it’s just to feel the sun on your face

And most importantly, offer yourself grace

Depression has taken too many lives. Let's change the way we talk about it. Let’s support healing, hold space for those hurting, and encourage real conversations.

To those silently struggling: You matter. You are needed. You are worthy of care — from others, and from yourself.

Mellow Earth Remedies honors this month by continuing to support the mental and emotional wellness of mothers, caregivers, and anyone walking the road to healing.

💚 You’re not alone.
We stand with you this Mental Health Awareness Month and every month after.

🧴 Midweek Reset – Mellow Vibes Tea

It’s midweek, and if you're anything like me… your nervous system might be begging for a reset. 🧘🏾‍♀️

Between the errands, emotions, noise, and to-do lists, I created Mellow Vibes Tea to be a gentle pause in the middle of the chaos.

🌿 This blend isn’t just about flavor — it’s about feeling.
Each herb was handpicked to soothe the overstimulated mama, the anxious heart, and the tired spirit:

✨ Lemon balm to uplift and calm
✨ Chamomile to ease tension and soften the mind
✨ Valerian root to ground and quiet racing thoughts

I made this tea for me — on those days when I just needed something to hold me.
Now I’m sharing it with you — because I know you need it too.

Steep a cup.
Breathe deep.
Let your body remember what peace feels like. 🌙

Grab your bag of Mellow Vibes Tea at https://mellowearthremedies.com/products/mellow-vibes-tea-loose-leaf-herbal-tea-lemon-balm-chamomile-valerian-root-calm-your-nerves-reclaim-your-peace
And tell me in the comments: What do you do to reset midweek? 💛

🌿 Herb of the Week: Valerian Root 🌿
Let’s talk about one of the heaviest hitters in herbal calm — Valerian Root.
Known as nature’s sedative, this earthy root has been used for centuries to support deep rest, reduce anxiety, and help calm an overstimulated nervous system.

💤 For me, it’s been a game changer during seasons of sleep struggles and emotional overload.
As a mother of 4, getting my body to slow down — even when I’m exhausted — isn’t always easy.

That’s why I included valerian root in our Mellow Vibes Tea, to help you find stillness at the end of a long day.

🧪 And coming soon… I’m releasing a nervous system tincture for insomnia made with valerian as one of the key ingredients. It’s perfect for those nights when your thoughts just won’t let you sleep.

✨ How I use it:

In tea before bed (especially after overstimulating days)

As part of a wind-down ritual: candle, journal, tea, breath

Soon: A few drops of our calming tincture on the tongue before sleep

Valerian is strong, grounding, and deeply supportive — especially when combined with gentler herbs like chamomile or lemon balm.

Have you ever tried valerian root?
Let me know below 🌙👇
And if you’re curious, check out our Mellow Vibes Tea in the shop — crafted to bring your nervous system back to balance.

There was a time I thought becoming a mother would be nothing but beautiful moments and bliss.

And while it is beautiful...
I wasn’t prepared for the overwhelm.
I wasn’t prepared for the depression that lingered for decades before I ever had children to care for.
And I certainly wasn’t prepared for what it would feel like to lose myself while trying to be everything for everyone.

Four young children, a full-time job, a dream to become an herbalist and run Mellow Earth Remedies…
Some days I sit at my kitchen table with a cup of Mellow Vibes Tea, quietly begging the universe for relief.

Overstimulated.
Anxious.
Worn down.
Performing through the day — not living it.

Until I realized:
I wasn’t lazy, broken, or unmotivated.
I was nervously dysregulated.
And no one had ever taught me how to care for my nervous system — the very core of how we feel safe, present, and whole.

In those quiet, teary-eyed moments with a warm mug between my hands, I began to learn self-preservation.
Not selfishness.
Not avoidance.
But sacred, gentle care.

Mellow Earth Remedies is my passion.
But motherhood is my dream.
I’m not choosing one or the other — I’m learning how to blend them.
Slowly, imperfectly, but with love.

To the mama reading this:
I see you.
I am you.

Let’s heal together.
Let’s reclaim peace, regulation, and softness in a world that expects us to always be “on.”

💚 I just shared a blog post on nervous system dysregulation and how it changed everything for me.
Read it now at https://mellowearthremedies.com/blogs/news/depression-isn-t-just-in-your-head-how-a-dysregulated-nervous-system-can-be-the-root-and-what-you-can-do-about-it — it might be the reminder you’ve been needing too.

🌿 Is it really depression… or is your nervous system crying out for rest? 💛

As moms, we’re expected to keep going no matter what—through sleepless nights, endless noise, emotional demands, and overstimulation. But what if those feelings of burnout, exhaustion, and numbness aren’t just “in your head”?

What if it’s your nervous system trying to survive?

In my latest blog post, I’m opening up about how a dysregulated nervous system can feel like depression—and how small, natural shifts can start to bring real relief. From grounding practices to deep breathing and gentle herbal support, I share what’s been helping me and other moms feel more like ourselves again.

✨ Plus, I talk about one of my favorite tools: Mellow Vibes Tea, a calming herbal blend crafted to soothe your nervous system and bring a little peace into your day.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, touched-out, or emotionally flat, this post is for you.

📖 Read the blog: https://mellowearthremedies.com/blogs/news
🍵 Shop Mellow Vibes Tea: https://mellowearthremedies.com/products/mellow-vibes-tea-loose-leaf-herbal-tea-lemon-balm-chamomile-valerian-root-calm-your-nerves-reclaim-your-peace

It all starts in the mind right? I remember hearing this a few years ago. Over this past year loosing important people to me. One of the biggest regrets I had was that I didn't call my uncle when I told him I would. This statement helped me to allow myself some forgiveness. He knew what my life was like. Always busy, or going on my self improvement hiatus. But he knows I love him and with 3 toddlers I'm a mess at the end of the days. So here's to making better decisions and calling when I say I will, or show up when I say I will. Because we are creating better future outcomes. ❤️

today I am very proud of myself. Nah I didn't have to do anything to feel this way either. I am such a beautiful soul to go through what I have and the only side effect I have was my weight gain. From su***de attempts, assaults and fighting all the time. I am alive with only a few scars that tell part of my story. From that hoodlem to this devine shoulder I see in the mirror everyday. I am grateful for the acknowledgement I gift to myself. There were days, months and years I never gave that to myself. Just gave it to people because I though that's what your suppose to do. Or thought that was a way to display love. When I'm skipping myself in the process. From a broken girl to a healing women I see all of who I am and I love it all the same. Positive and negative for I understand it's purpose...at least for today. At least for right now. And all the minutes moving forward. I am Mauriahna the gifted daughter , the funny sister , the talented writer , the nurturing mother , the graceful wife , the unbreakable women, black excellence as she is because I say so. ❤️ Loving blessings. Although I haven't vlogged yesterday I'm still not use to recording my self all day like I can my products. Video uploading soon 😘

💫Throwback to 2021 💫
I was hired by my first client. He suffered from depression and also had cancer. I was super nervous but dedicated. We only completed 3 visits and he had to move away. So I always wonder how he is doing.
The majority of people I help are never online like the rest of us. But I personally don't mind. It truly makes me happy and feels me with joy when I get to share my passions with a person in need. ❤️

Be well guys! And also know we have consultations available. Just click the link in our about section to set up a time. ☺️