A Preview of The Year Ahead with a Special Opportunity for You

Early Member Special for the first 100 people!

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It’s hard to believe it’s been a whole year since I re-launched my newsletter as Steeped Stories. I chose January 7, 2024—my mother’s birthday—as a special date to begin this journey. Since then, Steeped Stories has reached readers across 49 U.S. states and 64 countries.

To all of you who have supported this endeavor by subscribing, becoming paid subscribers, and engaging with my offerings—thank you. Your presence here means the world to me.

The continued interest and growth have been tremendous as more people consider taking charge of their health. I believe nothing is more important than your health and the health of your loved ones.

I’m excited to reveal what you can expect this year. I will continue writing on health and natural wellness with a focus on lifestyle, tea, medicinal herbs, and the healing power of nature.

For thousands of years, until the last 200 years, plants provided the sole source of medicines. There is so much to learn about natural healing; it is a valid choice instead of or in conjunction with allopathic medicine (my original training), especially in disease prevention.

Topics and recipes to look forward to include:

• Adaptogens and Ayurvedic medicine

• Teas, tinctures and decoctions

• Herbal medicine and nature for health

• Customized tea blends for specific health conditions

• Herbal teas for mental health

• The phytochemistry of teas and herbs

• Potency, dosage, and safe incorporation of herbal remedies into daily routines

• Health benefits and risks of specific herbs

• Potential interactions between herbal supplements and prescription medications

• Natural painkillers and digestive teas

• The science behind nature healing

• Our intelligent heart and cellular heart memory

• Immune support

• And much more!

Celebrating One Year of Steeped Stories

Paid Subscriber Feedback

"I supported your work because you care, not only about teas, but about people. You obviously put a great deal of work and research into the information that you deliver to us. I have grown to love teas more and expand those that I try through your educational articles. You are more than worth the subscription price!"

— Kemira

I have restructured membership subscriptions into three tiers: free, paid, and early members.

Two things to note:

1. The annual paid subscription rate has increased from $50 to $70 annually.

2. A NEW Early Member tier for the first 100 sign-ups. Lock in at $60/year for life!

Three Ways to Subscribe

Free Membership

• Monthly newsletter (one complete article)

• Preview snippets of premium content

• Basic seasonal wellness tips

• Community access to comments

Paid Membership

• Weekly in-depth articles (4-5 per month)

• Complete archive access

• Downloadable resources

• Early access to new content

• Premium subscriber community

Price: $7/month or $70/year

☀️Early Member Special☀️

• All paid membership benefits

• Lifetime recognition

• Price: $60/year for the life of the newsletter ($5/month paid annually)

• Limited to first 100 members

The World of Health is Changing

I’m witnessing a powerful shift: more people are rejecting heavy pharmaceuticals and processed foods, recognizing the harm they can cause. As a mother and former critical care and ER nurse, I chose to step away from this system years ago, guiding my family toward a healthier, more natural path. While medicine certainly has its place in saving lives and is appropriate in certain circumstances, I’ve seen firsthand how poor lifestyle choices, the overuse of synthetic pharmaceuticals, and a flawed food system contribute to chronic illness.

Now, as a lifelong learner passionate about maintaining health and preventing disease, I combine my expertise as a nurse, award-winning tea specialist, and writer to empower others to take charge of their health. Through my newsletter, I share practical insights on tea, medicinal herbs, and nature’s healing, encompassing the four pillars of wellness—physical, emotional, spiritual, and social—to help you live a healthy, vibrant and balanced life.

I hope you take advantage of this generous offer. Subscribe today and start your journey toward lasting well-being!

Drink tea and be well ♡,

Mary Ann