HTMA Mineral & Nutritional Arts
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What does it mean to nourish the animal body of a woman in the modern era?
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WFor me (and I know many) the quest to find ever lasting nourishment has been a pivotal theme in my life. From digestive health to traditional foods, herbalism, or the latest "Health & Wellness" trend- I've tried so much of it. After years or learning how to radically care for myself I learned something incredibly pivotal:
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Lasting nourishment is more than the right food, herbs, & lifestyle. It Nourishment for the animal body includes feeding the physiology but must also be widened to hold things like the pleasure of delicious flavor, connection to the land around you, and the impact of being truly, deeply seen.
At this historical juncture for both humanity and the Earth, I believe that the mammalian need for nourishment must meet the physiology of the body AND the ceremonial needs of the spirit. Flavor married to nutrition. Ritual married to physiology. Beauty making in every step.
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As we draw upon the well of ancestral wisdom for guidance, we will forge a path of bone deep nourishment that also shapes around what is needed for the times we are living in. I call this approach ancestral living in modern times and it's a theme that brings flexibility and context to the material we'll discuss. I've poured finger-licking recipes, foundational frameworks, & experience into 3 months of classes, hands- on work, deep council & yes, art. Forever, always, beauty.
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Come learn about the layers of wellness for a woman, explore food, develop be held, & deepen your understanding of what both vitality and nourishment mean.
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Immersive classes
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Recipes + Remedies
Personalized Support
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Animal Body
is a place to be held in your raw, honest, inquiries around the fertile essence of a woman- whether or not you have children. It is an exploration o nourishment- from food to beauty and beyond
Some questions we will orbit include:
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When & how do I incorporate meat after birth?
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What would it feel like to ENJOY cooking for myself & others?
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How can I support fertility in my body?
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Where do I start?
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What would a nutritionally and deliciously rounded menu look like?
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What rituals or ceremonies can I create to mark this meaningful passage?
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How do I accommodate for digestive, hormonal, or thyroid challenges?
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I believe that a large piece of how we might make our way back to honoring the sacred is housed in the flesh of mothers. Postpartum caregiving invites our gaze to the origins of humanity, & to the powerful thresholds all of us pass through. What we feed new mothers & the way we curate a safe & supportive nest for them matters. It doesn't have to be perfect, and there will surely be fumbles along the way, but every step in that direction counts.
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This course is a deep exploration full of perspectives, approaches, techniques, skills, & hands-on experiences that will create a foundation of confidence to serve your family, yourself, and/or your wider community.
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This is sacred work.
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Are you ready to join us around the table?
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Layers of our course
The Animal Body
Relationship
Hormonal Dance
Minerals & Energy
Depletion & Depression
Digestion
Thyroid & Anemia
Lymphatic Health
Land-Based
Ancestral Ways
Beauty & Meaning
Mineral Rebalancing
Water & Light
Nervous System
Culture
Ancestral Ways
Birth, Death, Meaning
Weaving Webs of Care
Modern Era Healing
Beauty, Art, & Ritual
Cultural Collapse
You're in the right place if
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✵ You want to learn about nourishing vitality for a woman's body , with our without children
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✵ You want an intimate, engaging online container where you are seen, heard, & actively part of the group
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✵ You want a combination of information, hands-on classes, & embodiment practices to truly learn and deepen into the course
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✵ You care about nourishing foods, tending to your body as a vessel, & inquiring about how to relate to your body in honest, compassionate, & curious ways.
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✵ You crave a deeper understanding of why just focusing on your hormonal or digestive health doesn’t always offer the lasting results you want
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✵ You are excited to explore topics like capitalism, healing in the modern era, the body-pysche connection, land based communion, & the presence of magic.
✵ You want to expand your repertoire of nourishing recipes, remedies, & rituals
✵ You believe that nourishment isn’t just about food- and are curious about ecology, spirituality, mysticism, myth, & the power of things like hope & rest
✵ You want to feel confident making choices that support the mammalian design of the body & meet the ceremonial needs of the spirit.​​
✵ You value & are excited to participate in self-inquiry practices like journaling, mirroring, and council.
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✵ You seek intimacy, art, beauty, connection, and poeticism in an online container
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✵ You respect & make space for diverse identities, bodies, genders, & perspectives to be celebrated.
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"Attending Mother Mammal with Kearsley was a fabulous gift I offered myself. Her facilitation style is clear, kind, and woven with poetic attunement. I loved the format of the course, weaving information and intimate sharing. A spectacular blend of high quality discussions about food, kitchens, community and how we can support mothers. Any person who is interested in supporting a mother of any kind (especially for themselves or as a non-professional), will gain valuable knowledge from this course! "
Krista H
Testimonials
What You Recieve:
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3 month long container held by Kearsley Tate
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11 2-hour Zoom calls
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Recipe & Remedy Guidebook
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Course Documents to Help You Stay Organized
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Visual Learning Tools
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Council Sessions & Deep Witnessing
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Live Q&A During Class
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Class Recordings
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Weekly Prompts & Practices for Deepening Inquiry
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Intimate WhatsApp Group for 3 Months
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Resource List for Continued Learning
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Handmade Art Print for your Altarpiece
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Feedback and Support
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*Bonus* Discounted HTMA Mineral & Nutritional Packages
*Bonus* Guest Teachers
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Course Format:
August 27th- November 12th
Wednesdays from 3-5 pm EST
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Classes: ​​
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August 27th
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September 3rd
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September 10th
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September 17th
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September 24th
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October 1st
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October 8th
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October 15th
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October 22nd
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October 29th
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November 5th
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November 12th
Investment:
Sliding Scale // $777-$1,111
I recognize the difference in access and equity to resources and offer this program on a sliding scale with an automatic payment plan. Please select the pricing range that you can afford . Thank you for supporting my body of work.
$155 /month X 5 : This is the discounted price range for people with low income.
$194/ month X 5 : This median range covers the base cost of Mother Mammal.
$222/ month X 5: This price range supports the full cost of this program . Please select this price range if you can afford to invest in Mother Mammal without risking your basic needs getting met.
Scholarships are available for BIPOC at a 50% discount. Click the link below to apply (Scholarship Applications Open Until July 31st)
Apply Here: SCHOLARSHIP
Meet the Facilitator
Hello
I'm Kearsley and I am a private chef, postpartum + HTMA practitioner, author and educator. Years ago I was diagnosed with an endocrine disorder that led me down a shape-shifting path of learning how to radically care for myself. Guided by many great mentors and a reverential relationship with the Earth, I forged a way of living rooted in seasonal, local, & creative living. I've known what deep exhaustion feels like and I also know the slow, steady path of courting vitality back. It is now my greatest pleasure to pour that lived experienced into the hearts and homes of other women, mothers, and those who care for them. My approach to wellness is multi-faceted because I know that true wellness is an estuary fed by many rivers. Beauty is at the heart of it all.
I call a cozy cabin home in a small valley at the base of the Black Mountains my home. It is a humble place filled with extraordinary people & hemlocks that give me reason to believe in hope.
Guest Teacher
Anja Robinson
Founder of Mana Medicinals
Anja is the founder of Mana Medicinals, a small business supporting Women’s Health with an emphasis on Plant Medicine, Ancestral Nutrition, Prenatal and Postpartum care and helping Mothers and families to THRIVE.
Anja will be sharing her expertise as a Lymphatic Breast Specialist, Clinical Herbalist, Innate Postpartum Care Provider, & Apprenticing Midwife in Mother Mammal for 2 classes (you don't want to miss these!)
She currently lives and practices on the coast of Oaxaca, Mexico.
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How do you describe your style of cooking?My style of food can best be described as local and seasonal. Many of the ingredients I source come from local farmers markets or have been wildcrafted in the area. I am also deeply inspired by traditional cooking methods that both celebrate flavor & leave you feeling alive, not slugged down. The dining experiences I offer are layered with my values for local ecosystems and economies, deep nourishment, & plates spiced with story. For my postpartum services, my style of cooking can be described as nutritionally dense, warming, Ayurvedic, & crafted to restore the body after birth.
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What do you charge?The cost of working varies depending on factors like the type of support needed, size of group, menu choice, & location. Reach out to me through my contact form to request a quote and we can begin planning something delicious together. I have a $750 minimum fee for all private dining events ( that includes the cost of food) For certain events we may have to hire on servers or food service professionals to support your event and charge a flat rate minimum of $250 or more per professional. Reach out and tell me all the details - I'll give you a customized quote from there!
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How do I book you?Send me an email through my contact form or email me at kearsleyskitchen@gmail.com Please include the date, number of people, & occasion of your special dining experience. I will reach out to you soon after with a seasonal menu and we can create something special from there! Once we settle on the details, I ask for a 20% non-refundable deposit to secure the date.
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How many people can you accommodate?We prefer smaller sized events and our kitchen has capacity to feed up to 25 people.
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Do you travel?Yes! Locally, we serve events within a 1.5 hour radius from Burnsville, NC. Globally, I love curating seasonal events around the world. Want to host a multi day event or retreat? Let's talk!
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How can I prepare my home for a Private Chef?A clean kitchen, clear dishwasher, and available stovetop are my three main requests for working in any kitchen. I bring my own cooking supplies but I prefer to plate food using the plates and utensils in the home. If you do not have the number of dishes needed- that's ok! Let me know and I'll take care to bring enough for everyone.
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Cancellation/Reschedule PolicyRe-Schedule: Rescheduling dates must be done 5 days prior to schedule date and may result in a service charge. I do my best to accommodate flexible plans and find a date to dine together. Cancellation: In the event that you need to cancel, your initial deposit will be kept. If you cancel within 72 hours of the event, Kearsley's Kitchen retains up to 30% of your fee to cover the cost of ingredients and materials already purchased for your event. Thank you for understanding.