Stress and Mood Upsets

How to build a better boat.

Most of us don't need reminding that the world can be rough. Some days it's like a calm sea. Others, it's a full-force gale. And while we can't stop the waves from coming, we can do something just as important. We can build a better boat.

Stress isn't just something we feel. It changes how we eat. How we sleep. How we think.

It scrambles our hormones, our metabolism, our moods — like cargo tossed around in a storm.

Often, the help on offer is just a prescription to mute it all. That might be right for some. But for others, it leaves a question hanging: is there a gentler way?

What's covered in this session

• Practical ways to calm your system and support your stress response
• How to steady your metabolism, sleep, digestion, and mood
• Herbal insights to help restore balance across your body's systems
• Simple, effective tools to help you feel more grounded, more resilient, more like yourself

What makes this different

This isn't about denying the storm. It's about equipping yourself to move through it.

No hype. No silver bullets. Just grounded, time-tested tools from a herbalist who's been doing this for decades.

This isn't about escaping the hard stuff. It's about building resilience.

Who this is for

This is for you if:

• You're feeling run down, restless, or emotionally up-and-down
• You want natural ways to support your mood and nervous system
• You're curious about what plants can do — and how they actually work
• You'd like to be less dependent on pharmaceuticals (or avoid them if you can)

This isn't for you if:

• You're looking for a quick fix
• You're not open to learning or experimenting with natural approaches

About Simon Mills

Simon studied medical sciences at Cambridge. He's been a practising herbalist since 1977.

He's co-founded university programmes, advised the UK Government and House of Lords, and authored key textbooks used by practitioners around the world.

Simon's work bridges science and tradition. He sees plants as characters, living allies we can call on for support.

These days, he's focused on teaching simple, effective self-care with herbs. He is the College of Medicine's lead on national self-care projects.

Recently, he appeared on Steven Bartlett's Diary of a CEO podcast, the second most popular podcast in the world.

Read Simon's full bio

What you'll get

• 60-minute recorded session with Simon Mills (including Q&A from the live webinar)
• Downloadable PDF of the slides, including key herbs, notes, and practical tips
• Access is two years. That's plenty of time to come back when you need a refresher.
• How it works. You stream the video through your browser. Works on your phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop. No downloads for the video. Just press play when you're ready.

Watch the recording

We can't change the weather. But we can learn to ride it out better. Come build a better boat.

Price

£14.95