THE LIBRARY ∙ 150+ ESSAYS ∙ THREE DECADES OF WORKThe Wisdom Library
Not a blog - a body of work. Curated into Collections, organised by what you need
COLLECTION ∙ 01
Guided Journeys
Cacao, gong and shamanic ceremonies to meet every spirit guide within.
COLLECTION ∙ 02
Recipes & Rituals
Kitchen medicine — food, drink and small daily ceremonies
COLLECTION ∙ 03
Sound Healing
The gongs, the frequencies, and how sound moves what words cannot
COLLECTION ∙ 04
Cacao
The heart-opener — history, medicine and the spirit of Mama Cacao herself
COLLECTION ∙ 05
Herbal Medicine, Plant Magic & Science
Monographs, remedies and the plants that teach as much as they heal
COLLECTION ∙ 06
Shamanic Healing
Practice, technique and the living tradition behind the ceremony
COLLECTION ∙ 07
Wisdom for Women
Hormones, cycles and the seasons of a woman's life
COLLECTION ∙ 08
Sorrell's Reflections
Letters, musings and the philosophy behind the practice
For the curious browser, rather than the seeker
Which direction of the Medicine Wheel are you standing in right now?
A gentle self-inquiry practice for the Medicine Wheel, paired with a plant ally for East, South, West and North - Calendula, Nettle, Red Clover, Hawthorn.
Working with the Soil of Your Soul
Composting your grief and old stories into medicine — a shamanic practice for turning what weighs you down into the fertile ground your next season of growth needs.
The Death of the Guru: Reclaiming Inner Sovereignty & the Animist Compass
Why losing faith in spiritual gurus isn't a crisis, but liberation. Medical Herbalist & Shamanic Healer Sorrell Robbins on animism, discernment, and reclaiming your own inner authority.
How to Find Yourself: How the Shamanic Path Opens the Door to Your Authentic Self
Why masking begins as protection but becomes exhausting, and how the ancient practice of shamanic journeying helps you soften the masks you no longer need.
The Power of the Midday Nap
Why does a midday nap unlock creativity and calm the nervous system? A Medical Herbalist explores the TCM wisdom and science behind giving yourself permission to rest.
From the Cradle to the Cosmos: The Ancient Story of the Rattle
The rattle is humanity's oldest instrument — a sacred bridge between worlds, from ancient indigenous ceremony to the very first sound a baby hears in the nursery.
The Power of the Pound: Why It’s Time to Choose Quality Over Quantity
Fast fashion, ultra-processed food, and cheap conveniences have broken our health. Here’s how choosing quality over quantity — in everything — can heal us.
Finding Your Cool in the Midst of the Fire
Think a warming spice is wrong for summer? Think again. Medical herbalist Sorrell Robbins reveals why cinnamon cacao is nature's secret summer cooling ritual.
The Evolution of the Circle: Why We Are Changing the Way We Ceremony
After eight wonderful years, I'm evolving how we gather in Kent. Shorter circles, Sunday afternoons, and a new monthly pure sound healing session — here's what's changing and why.
Stolen Focus and Sacred Space: A Journey Back to the Heart
What if your attention isn't just slipping away — it's being stolen? Sorrell explores digital addiction, family rebellion, and the sacred art of reclaiming your focus.
Shamanic Journeying for Beginners: A Simple Guide to the Art of Dreaming Awake
Shamanic journeying is effectively dreaming while awake. By quieting the logical mind and leaning into the rhythm of the drum, we can access deep healing and ancient wisdom.
What Happens When You Consult a Medical Herbalist?
Herbal medicine is not guesswork. It’s pharmacology, physiology, and decades of clinical experience.
In this article, I share what actually happens in a medical herbal consultation — and why personalised prescribing makes all the difference.
The Herbalist’s Way: Knowledge, Craft & Practice
Herbalism is learned slowly, through making, observing, and returning to the same plants again and again. This blog explores what it means to walk the herbalist’s way — a path shaped by practice, patience, and relationship rather than quick results.
A Letter for the Last Night of the Year
New Year’s Eve is a threshold — a liminal moment between what has been and what is yet to come. This heartfelt letter is an invitation to make 2026 the year you choose yourself, walk the path of the heart, and remember who you were always meant to be.
The Magic of Medicinal Mushrooms
Discover the ancient wisdom and modern science of five powerful mushroom medicines — Reishi, Turkey Tail, Chaga, Lion’s Mane, and Maitake — and how to work with them safely for strength, calm, and everyday vitality.
🌙 Ritual Herbal Moon Baths
Sync with the lunar tides. Three ritual bath recipes (Full Moon release, New Moon dreaming, and an all-phase Goddess Glow), plus invocations, flowers & crystals, and a mythic layer to bathe body and spirit.
Herbs to Heal Our Hearts
Discover herbal and culinary plant allies for grief and heartache — rose, lemon balm, chamomile, borage and cacao. From Sorrell Robbins.
Not Everyone Sees a Vision
Not everyone sees visions in meditation or shamanic journeying — and that’s okay. Aphantasia, the absence of a “mind’s eye,” reminds us that the spirit world speaks through many senses: feeling, knowing, sound, movement. This article explores the science, shamanic wisdom, and gentle tools for honouring your unique way of perceiving.
Healing the Sacred Feminine
The Sacred Feminine is Rising
How plants, sound, and ceremony help us reclaim power, softness, and soul.