Body Wisdom & Natural Medicine | Alice Duvernell on Healing Beyond Western Medicine

In this week’s episode, Alexis welcomes Alice Duvernell, ethnobotanist, educator, and founder of Bophilia Botanicals. Alice brings a unique perspective shaped by her French roots, weaving together plant medicine, cultural traditions, and body awareness. She highlights the wisdom our bodies naturally carry and explores how allopathic medicine and naturopathic practices can work in harmony rather than in conflict. Drawing on her experience in both Europe and the U.S., Alice also shares how French culture approaches health and longevity differently from American culture — placing emphasis on pleasure, ritual, and integration rather than quick fixes.

💖 ABOUT ALICE:
Alice is the founder of Bophilia Botanicals, a line of organic, biodynamic skincare rooted in ethnobotanical knowledge. She also offers free consultations to help people connect the dots between skin health, nutrition, and everyday rituals.
Learn more: https://biophiliabotanicals.com/

✨ HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Stretch of the Week: Happy Baby — a playful, hip-opening pose that nurtures relaxation while inviting joy and vulnerability.
Move of the Week: Chair Pose — strength, balance, and resilience rolled into one powerful position (plus why it’s essential for healthy aging and independence).
Reflections on how our ancestors moved, worked, and thrived without chairs and counters—and how reclaiming natural movement supports longevity.
A soulful discussion on body love, trust, and reconnecting with Mother Nature as a source of unconditional support, inclusivity, and healing.
Wellness Spotlight: Alice shares her experience with colloidal silver and its many natural uses for immune support, wound care, and overall well-being.

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