Autumn is a season of transitions – physical, mental, emotional, and even metaphysical. As the light shifts and the days grow shorter in the northern hemisphere, our bodies naturally call us to rest, cocoon, and honor cycles of slowing down. Yet in today’s culture of constant momentum, it’s easy to ignore these rhythms. This issue invites us to pause, ground, and reconnect ”with ourselves and with the communities we serve.

Our autumn issue is full of reflections, remedies, and resources to support you through this season of change. Inside, you’ll find:

Herbal wisdom and practices for cold and flu season
Immune support for families and communities
Rituals for grounding, balance, and creating cycles of transition
Community outreach for postpartum support
Insights on communication, empathy, and active listening in practice
Our Radical Series: Psychological First Aid, the RAPID model, and 8 core actions to serve our communities

We were deeply moved by how many contributions we received from members on the theme of transitions – this is clearly a topic close to our collective heart. Each article is filled with wisdom, care, and inspiration that we know you will love.

And exciting news: we’re opening space for advertising in upcoming issues! This will help us sustain HWB programs while giving you the chance to reach thousands of readers in our community. Contributors with accepted articles will receive a free ¼ page ad. Don’t miss the winter issue deadline on November 1 – details are in the magazine!