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Velya and Ehris Grounded Goodwife

Historian mother/Herbalist daughter
Grounded Goodwife
Country or state 
United States (Connecticut)
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Global
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Fee 
Languages 
English
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Yes

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Bio

When a vivacious teacher and grounded herbalist join forces, they create Grounded Goodwife. Velya’s gregarious personality and Ehris’ serene energy enable this mother/daughter duo to connect with audiences through their green witch workshops, herstory unsanitized presentations, and books. Funny and frank, Velya and Ehris share their respect for Mother Nature, enthusiasm for all things green, and belief that history (and life!) should never be boring.

Current position (1)

Historian mother/Herbalist daughter

Grounded Goodwife

Degrees (2)
B.A. Sociology/Anthropology
Western Connecticut State University
2010 to 2013
Master's program: Homeopathy
New England School of Homeopathy
2016 to 2018

Presentations

Presentations (10)
What's the worst that could happen?

how to identify your limiting beliefs - and get over them

Why do some people just give up after experiencing the knockout punches of life, while some are back on their feet before the referee makes it to the count of ten?

It's because of your beliefs.

A belief is only a belief because you've fed it over the years. Stop feeding it, and you'll starve the limiting belief.

For years, those limiting thoughts and feelings have brewed and festered. They've carved deep ruts in your brain, like the grooves on an obsolete 45 RPM vinyl record.

Velya & Ehris will help you figure out what your limiting beliefs are, and what those limiting beliefs making you miss out on. You'll learn how to ignore the excuses you've told yourself.

Raise Your Standards

but I’m afraid of the consequences…

The first step to making a change is to completely own the results you’ve created and then start raising your standards.

Think of standards as traffic lights for life. They give you limits, self-love, and self-respect.

Your life is filled with the things you settled for because you got what you tolerated. It’s a tough truth to accept, but just as a CEO is responsible for the success of their company, you are responsible for the success of your life. You chose where to work. You choose who to hang out with. You choose where to live. You're responsible.

You’re not greedy for wanting something great!

Suffragettes in Corselettes

For centuries, women have allowed themselves to be squeezed, twisted, and squished to conform to desired shapes. The history of underwear reveals a lot about women’s changing roles in society – how we perceive ourselves, and how we’re viewed by others. The 1910s saw an end to the hourglass figure with a tiny waist. Women were finally able to breathe and move more freely. Did the demise of tightlacing help women gain the right to vote in 1920?

The Not-So-Good Life of the Colonial Goodwife

Discover what life was really like for New England’s colonial women – because we’ve always been curious about: menstruation, sex, birth control, childbirth, sickness, and medicine.

For instance: in an era when underwear hadn’t been invented, what did colonial women do when they had their periods? What were early American birth control methods? It was suggested that colonial women try jumping backwards seven times after intercourse to expel sperm, drink water that blacksmiths used to cool metals, or insert a mixture of dried crocodile dung and honey into the vagina.

You're making me blush! The history of women's makeup

The first historical traces of makeup on record can be found in cave paintings of Paleolithic women with portions of their body colored in reddish-brown tones. In ancient Egypt, women wore makeup as a marker of wealth believed to appeal to the gods. Queen Victoria declared makeup to be vulgar!

For some women, makeup is something that should always be applied before leaving the house, and for others, it's unnecessary and offensive. The next time you pop on your magnetic mink fake eyelash strips, think about all that women have gone through in order to give you the freedom to choose.

Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow... (the history of plucking, waxing, tweezing, and shaving)

The human body contains 5,000,000 hair follicles. The practice of removing female body hair isn’t new - it can be traced back to ancient Rome and Egypt. During World War II, wartime shortage of nylon meant women couldn’t wear stockings every day. Having to go bare legged, more women shaved their legs, a practice that prepared them for the mini-skirt in the 1960s. By 1964, 98% of American women were routinely shaving their legs. Today, the choice to groom body hair is a personal preference, but it's a practice that’s been shaped by centuries of history.

What should I grow in my medicinal herb garden?

Without a doubt, the right herbal “superstars” can treat common ailments. For instance: colds and flu, inflammation, minor cuts, infections, pain, muscle spasms, anxiety, poor digestion, and insomnia.

It’s easy to get overwhelmed and want to plant all of the herbs you’ve researched!

We share 11 of our favorites that are all easy to grow, do well in virtually every climate, and have a variety of medicinal benefits.

Stoned! A crash-course in crystal & stone healing

Learn how to cleanse, charge, and set intentions for your stones, healing properties of specific crystals, how to determine which crystals and stones speak to you, and why, and divinatory meanings. Let us rock your world!

Fire Cider (the ultimate herbal cold & flu remedy)

Fire Cider is an apple cider vinegar-based herbal tonic revered for its ability to help prevent cold/flu symptoms, and/or shorten their duration if they occur. It’s an immune-boosting remedy with antibacterial, antiviral, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, decongestant, and antifungal properties.

DIY Kombucha

“Booch” flows at coffee shops and health food stores. It’s extremely trendy. But, many people still don’t know why it’s good for them. Kombucha’s bacteria – the good kind of bacteria – supports everything from immune function and mental health to nutrient absorption. Learn how to fearlessly make your own kombucha, and about the importance of adding fermented foods to your diet.

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Herstory Unsanitized!
Grounded Goodwife - Unlocking Connecticut

Books & Articles (3)

Dare to be a Green Witch
Llewellyn Worldwide,
2021
How to Survive a Brazilian Betrayal
Green Writers Press,
2019
Whoo Eats What?
Mascot Books,
2016

Expertise (18)

Education
Health & Well-being
Leadership
Alternative Medicine Breakthroughs for Women colonial history American history business women Holistic Healing Emotional Healing Herbalism Choose Resilience mother daughter relationship women in history author Holistic Womens History Month Taboo history

Awards & certifications (1)

For programs and activities that educate, entertain, and help keep Colonial America alive for us all
2018

Reviews

Testimonials (4)
  • Superbly stellar and benchmark hands-on workshop! Ehris and Velya delivered a superbly stellar and benchmark hands-on workshop! Participants were super satisfied and happy! Worth every penny! Fun!!! – Nick Beams, Adult Services, Pomfret Library
    Nick Beams
    Verified
  • Velya's programs are slam dunks for us. As the director of a public library, and the head of adult programming, I look for programs that are unique, inspirational, and provide that extra something patrons can look forward to. Velya's programs provide all of that. She and Ehris are great public speakers and very comfortable with audiences of any size or age. They welcome everyone, include everyone, listen intently to what participants are saying and answer questions. They make the program experience pleasant for everyone. Their rapport with the audience is exceptional! They have a big following in the community and registration closes for their programs quite quickly. Great for us is that they are also flexible with curve balls! The size of the audience just grew... our elevator is out....we have to change rooms.... they are troubleshooters and are very flexible! We love them here and look forward to the programs they offer and the ones to come!
    Suzanne Garvey
    Verified
  • Velya and her daughter Ehris brought two programs to my DAR chapter - Mary Wooster in Danbury - as part of our fund-raising efforts. Their funny and frank programs were highly successful! Their professionalism and delightful and engaging delivery were well-received and appreciated. Two objectives of DAR are Historical Preservation and Education. These ladies nailed both! Because of their dedication to research, my chapter gave Velya and Ehris each DAR Certificates of Award for keeping the Colonial Era of America alive and well.
    Lynn Alexander
  • The Grounded Goodwife mother/daughter duo always receives my highest praise. They speak on a variety subjects that are both interesting and unusual, and their knowledge of those subjects is incredible. Whether they are speaking to adults, teens or younger children, the programs are offered with plenty of accurate information, humor and great care. When you hire them, you can count on punctual and organized professionals who have the ability to connect with all sorts of people on a friendly and engaging level. In short, the Grounded Goodwife offers wonderful and engaging programs.
    Marla Martin
    Verified
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