Hi, I’m Charis Lindrooth, founder of BotanicWise. I work hard to bring top-quality herbal education to my Community, as well as share my passion for the inner-workings of the brain.
My journey began with the loss of my grandmother and then my father to dementia. I knew there had to be more options for others suffering from neurological conditions.
Now, as I face the challenge of Parkinson’s my work is even more personal. Every day, I’m “walking my talk,” and I am blown away by the power of nature to support and heal.
As a companion to my groundbreaking program, Keeping Your Brain Brilliant, I am honored to present Optimize Your Neurochemistry: Practical Steps to a Brilliant Brain.
What's Inside this Program?
Look closely at a healthy brain and you will see awe-inspiring synchronous activity. Like the flickering luminous northern lights –– or a symphony playing Beethoven’s 7th –– the function of the brain relies on extraordinary molecules called neurochemicals.
Everything you do, think, and feel –– including every health protocol you follow –– is governed by the action and inaction of these neurochemicals.
This is neurochemistry.
Four pillars of neurochemistry allow you to:
- Focus when you work
- Relax when you need to de-stress
- Restore mental well-being
- Boost memory and cognitive performance
- Support restorative sleep
- Increase mental clarity
- Improve the benefits of exercise
And so much more.
They are key to our sense of self and well-being.
Also called “neuromodulators” — dopamine, epinephrine, serotonin, and acetylcholine –– these brain chemicals are highly sensitive to cues and stimuli. Each one impacts your mental states and behaviors, including focus, creativity, motivation, drive, learning, alertness, mood, relationships, and feelings of well-being.
What if you were the conductor of this symphony?
What if you understood the essential workings of these brain chemicals and how they interact?
What if you had the tools to amplify or quiet each one to create the beautiful music that is your unique song?
You do not need to be a neuroscientist to understand how to do this. Most of us leverage these neurochemicals every single day.
- Have you ever had a cup of coffee to stay awake? You are amplifying epinephrine.
- Or a glass of wine to relax? You are leveraging serotonin.
- How about a piece of dark chocolate to help you focus at work? Now you are playing with an old favorite, dopamine.
Balancing the activity in our brain is second nature. Taking it to the next level is an essential skill if we want to experience life to the fullest.
What if you had a unique, personalized toolkit for optimizing these neurochemicals?
As a core component of Optimize Your Neurochemistry, our Brain Chemistry Toolkit guides you through decision-making and takes you beyond a silver bullet approach. Instead of over-using stimulants and sedatives, we craft a beautiful environment within, designed to sustain healthy brain function instead of wearing it out.
The Brain Chemistry Toolkit makes it easy to apply science-supported behavioral, nutrition, and herbal practices.
Imagine having the power to control how you think, feel, and perform—all through the lens of your neurochemistry.
In this program, you’ll gain a rich understanding of how your brain and nervous system govern your body, and with our Brain Chemistry Toolkit, you will create customized protocols to achieve your goals of optimized brain function and better health.
What's in the Curriculum?
The live classes are on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 PM - 7:30 PM Eastern Time, plus time for questions.
They are all recorded, with replays being posted the next day, and you have access to them forever.
This program also includes the following bonus materials…
Study Guides and Class Transcripts
Certificate of
Completion
Brain Health
Toolkit
Clear the Mental Clutter Workshop Bundle
(pre-recorded)
The Microbiome
and the Brain
with Guido Masé
(pre-recorded)
Nervines and
Stress with
Rosemary Gladstar
(pre-recorded)
Lifetime
Access
About Your Teacher
Charis Lindrooth
Charis Lindrooth is the founder and director of BotanicWise, a platform dedicated to authentic herbal education, where plant wisdom can be shared and where like-minded people can connect and build a community to steward land, medicinal plants, and supportive relationships with each other.
As a practicing herbalist and chiropractor for three decades, Charis has devoted years of study to the workings of the brain and holistic solutions to support better cognition and memory.
After her diagnosis of Parkinson’s, her journey with brain health took a more personal turn, and it is her mission to share what she has learned with anyone interested in holistic and plant-based solutions to support the nervous system.
In addition to the core classes taught live by Charis Lindrooth, we’ve lined up additional teachers to add even more depth to the topics!
David Winston
David Winston is an Herbalist and Ethnobotanist with 49 years of training in Chinese, Western/Eclectic and Southeastern herbal traditions. He has been in clinical practice for over 40 years and is an herbal consultant to physicians, herbalists and researchers throughout the USA and Canada. In 2013 David was presented with the Natural Products Association (NPA) Clinician’s Award and awarded a fellowship by the Irish Register of Herbalists.
David is the founder/director of the Herbal Therapeutics Research Library and the dean of David Winston’s Center for Herbal Studies, a two-year training program in clinical herbal medicine. He is an internationally known lecturer and frequently teaches at medical schools, symposia and herb conferences.
He is the president of Herbalist & Alchemist, Inc., a manufacturer that produces herbal products that blend the art and science of the world’s great herbal traditions. In addition, David is a founding/professional member of the American Herbalist Guild, he has served four terms on the Board of Directors and he is on the American Botanical Council's Advisory Board.
David was a contributing author to American Herbalism, published in 1992 by Crossings Press, and the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia (AHP) , 2000-2013, the author of Saw Palmetto for Men & Women, Storey, 1999 and Herbal Therapeutics, Specific Indications For Herbs & Herbal Formulas, HTRL, 2013 and the co-author of Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina and Stress Relief, Healing Arts Press, 2007, and Winston and Kuhn’s Herbal Therapy and Supplements; A Scientific and Traditional Approach, Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott, 2008. He is also a member of the AHPA Expert Advisory Council that created the new edition of the Botanical Safety Handbook, CRC Press, published in 2013.
Deb Soule
Deb is an herbalist, gardener, teacher and author of Healing Herbs for Women, How to Move Like a Gardener, and The Healing Garden. Raised in a small town in western Maine, Deb began organic gardening and studying the medicinal uses of herbs at age sixteen. Deb's faith in the healing qualities of plants includes a desire to make organic herbs easily accessible to women and families living in rural areas.
In the fall of 1985, with her first mail order catalog and a small selection of herbal extracts and teas, Deb launched Avena Botanicals at the Common Ground Fair in Windsor, Maine.
In 2005, People, Places and Plants magazine named Deb as one of the 50 most influential gardeners in the Northeast. More recently, she has been featured in Maine magazine, Down East magazine, Taproot, the Portland Press Herald, and a variety of other publications.
Deb's life closely follows the yearly agricultural rhythm. From April through October, Deb spends most days with her hands in the earth tending three acres of medicinal plants using organic and Biodynamic® practices.
During the spring and summer months, Deb teaches a variety of herb classes and offers bi-monthly herb walks in Avena Botanicals' herb gardens. Throughout the year, Deb writes herb articles, develops herbal remedies, and consults with clients and health care providers.
Deb is committed to her own ongoing learning about ecological, racial, and social justice issues as she seeks to highlight the need for wider accessibility to medicinal herbs and food.
Chanchal Cabrera
Chanchal is a medical herbalist and has been in clinical practice for 35 years with a specialty in holistic oncology. She is the author of Fibromyalgia: A Journey towards Healing and her new book Holistic Cancer Care: An Herbal Approach to Preventing Cancer, Helping Patients Thrive during Treatment, and Minimizing the Risk of Recurrence. She held the faculty chair in Botanical Medicine at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in New Westminster from 2004 to 2016, and she publishes widely in professional journals and lectures internationally on medical herbalism, nutrition, and health.
Chanchal is also a certified Shinrin Yoku (forest bathing) practitioner, a certified Master Gardener, and a certified Horticulture Therapist. Chanchal lives on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, where she and her husband manage Innisfree Farm & Botanic Garden, a 7-acre internationally registered botanic garden specializing in food and medicine plants, and where they host apprenticeships in sustainable food production and herbal medicine. The farm also hosts Gardens without Borders, a federally registered not-for-profit society established to run the botanic garden and provide horticulture therapy.
Christopher Hobbs
Dr. Christopher Hobbs is a fourth-generation, internationally renowned herbalist, licensed acupuncturist, herbal clinician, research scientist, consultant to the dietary supplement industry, expert witness, botanist, and mycologist with over 35 years of experience.
The author or co-author of over 20 books, including the new “Christopher Hobbs’s Medicinal Mushrooms, the Essential Guide.”
Christopher has lectured on herbal medicine worldwide. He earned his Ph.D. at UC Berkeley with research and publication in evolutionary biology, biogeography, phylogenetics, plant chemistry, and ethnobotany.
Are you ready to learn the tools to unlock your brain’s potential and Optimize Your Neurochemistry?
Optimize Your Neurochemistry: Practical Steps to a Brilliant Brain
gives you the tools you need to start today!
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Brain Health Toolkit
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Free access to Clear the Mental Clutter Workshop Bundle
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The Microbiome and The Brain with Guido Masé (pre-recorded)
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Nervines and Stress with Rosemary Gladstar (pre-recorded)
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A vibrant active community to support you
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Personalized Certificate of Completion
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Lifetime access to program
100% Worth It!
We are so committed to our programs we will happily refund your full tuition price within 30 days of purchase if you are unhappy with it.
Need Help or Have Questions?
Program Overview
This course will take place within BotanicWise’s virtual Mighty Network Community.
The BotanicWise virtual community is compatible with all devices so you can conveniently access all class materials at home or on the go. You can download the Mighty Networks App directly from the App Store or Google Play Store by searching for "Mighty Networks." The iOS app is compatible for both iPhone and iPad, and the Android app is designed to work perfectly on your favorite Android device. Otherwise, you can use Text Me the App, the prompt at the bottom of your Personal Settings page of your Mighty Network account.
Who Is This Program Perfect For?
This course is ideal for students with some knowledge about herbal medicine.
This is an online program that requires a computer, laptop, or device with internet access. If you lack the technology or know-how to participate online, this program may not be an option for you..
Tuition and Guarantee
Full tuition for this in-depth course is $375.
Yes, we offer partial scholarships depending on financial need. Click here to complete our Scholarship Application.
There is no expiration date for access to course materials.
No, there is no need to renew membership. Your tuition includes ongoing access to course materials.
Yes! We offer a 100% “Worth It” guarantee. We are so committed to our programs we will happily refund you the full tuition price if you are unhappy with the course. Refunds must be requested within 30 days of purchase.
We accept all major credit cards as well as PayPal. We also offer customizable payment plans through Partia.ly (found on our checkout page).
Last Little Details
In addition to class Q&A sessions, students will receive all the presentation slides with references, many pages of supplemental readings. Access to these materials never expires.
Yes! Classes include live Q&A sessions, plus you may reach out with questions at any time via the BotanicWise community chat feature.
Please reach out to the BotanicWise Team with any questions using contact form below!