Selima & Tami Founders of Iwilla Remedy

11/26/2025

Tomorrow's the holiday, so I'll keep this quick.

Just kidding, y'all know I'm wordy. 🤣

Because I care about you and I want you to have the knowledge you need to reclaim your well-being.

So let's talk about something that impacts you or someone you know.

Fibroids.

If fibroids have been running your life — the heavy bleeding that inevitably leads to anemia, looking three months pregnant, the pain no one takes seriously, and the exhaustion that nobody really understands — I want you to know this: you’re not crazy for being concerned and you’re definitely not alone.

Fibroids can take up more space in your life than anyone realizes — physically, emotionally, and mentally.

And what makes it harder is not the symptoms alone, but the lack of expansive options. Too many people are offered the same one-size-fits-all recommendations, without being told there are ways to support the body, reduce symptoms, and restore balance —because without these...they usually grow back!

And when you push for answers, you’re too often offered surgery before support, hysterectomy before alternatives, dismissal before dignity.

The disparities are real — especially for Black women and people of color, who statistically develop fibroids earlier, larger, and with more severe symptoms, yet are still denied options that protect their fertility and their future.

There is hope, because there are always options. And that’s one of the things I love most about herbalism.

When it’s practiced and studied skillfully, it becomes clear — there are paths forward that don’t rely solely on pills or invasive procedures, while still honoring the moments when those interventions are truly needed.

Over the years, I’ve helped so many people navigate their fibroid journey:

🙌🏽 One birthed her fibroids and now lives completely symptom-free.

🙌🏽 Another still has fibroids on imaging but is entirely asymptomatic — no pain, no flooding, no problems whatsoever.

🙌🏽 Many others have reclaimed regular cycles, lighter bleeding, better moods, more energy, and a deeper connection to their bodies.

When the medical system refuses to take our pain seriously, we must take our healing into our own hands — out of necessity and for the thriving of our communities.

That’s why I created the Holistic Support for Fibroids class — a deep, practical, spiritually-grounded class that returns knowledge, options, and confidence back to you.

In this workshop, I’ll guide you through:

🌿 What fibroids actually are and why they grow — in clear, human language

🌿 How estrogen dominance + sluggish liver clearance create the perfect hormonal storm

🌿 The herbs that help, including blends for heavy bleeding, pain, hormone clearance, and more

🌿 Nourishing foods + lifestyle shifts that support hormone metabolism

🌿 Supportive supplements and practices with safety guidelines

🌿 Self-advocacy strategies so you walk into appointments informed, confident, and unafraid

🌿 And most importantly: how to build an herbal practice that supports your whole self — physical, emotional, and spiritual

My intention is simple:To give you the most comprehensive, compassionate, and empowering fibroid class you’ve ever taken.

Because you deserve more than “watchful waiting,” which always translates to “they will continue to grow and disrupt your life to the point where you can’t refuse surgery.”

You deserve a path that honors your body, your ancestry, your autonomy, and your healing.

✨ This workshop is available as a LIVE BONUS when you enroll in Family Farmacy ✨

If your womb has been calling for support — or if you want to finally feel confident in your ability to support your own healing — this is your moment.

🌿 Join Family Farmacy for Black Friday

34% off with code ITRUSTMYSELF

And get join the Holistic Support for Fibroids included as a bonus!

🔥 This offer ends in 5 days 🔥

And let’s heal together...and enjoy your holiday! 💞

With love,
Selima

11/25/2025

I remember all too well the days of being in chronic pain, taking hella pills that made me feel worse, trying all sorts of diets that didn’t suit me, remembering traumatic experiences, and thinking I was way too young for my body — my marriage, my whole life — to be falling apart.

That was over 17 years ago. And I feel better at 43 than I did at 26.

Because healing isn’t just about removing symptoms. Don’t we all wish it were that easy. It’s about repairing the conversation within that led to those symptoms in the first place, so that you feel whole again.

And now, 15 years into doing this work, I see clearly: healing also isn’t just individual — it’s generational.
When one person learns how to care for themselves, the whole family benefits. The patterns shift and a new way of living becomes possible for everyone.

More than folks getting off of unnecessary medications, which is a huge win in and of itself, I’ve seen marriages literally saved because one person decided to take the brave step to heal.

I’ve seen parents develop better relationships with their children and adult children break patterns of abuse with their parents. And people who didn’t think they could have kids, become pregnant.

It only takes one person in the lineage to change the legacy.

And Family Farmacy is where that generational healing begins.

If you’re ready to learn how to take care of your home — from kids to midlife to elders — using herbs that are safe, effective, and deeply grounding, Family Farmacy is open for Black Friday.

You can join for 34% off with code ITRUSTMYSELF, and this week only, you’ll also get my live Holistic Fibroid Support class as a bonus.

If your healing journey has been calling you deeper… this is your moment. Family.iwillaremedy.com

11/24/2025

Damned if you do.

Damned if you don’t.

One of my students had an experience recently that so perfectly captures the tension so many holistic-minded parents feel.

Her daughter had an ear infection. The pediatrician prescribed antibiotics right away.

But she wanted to try herbs first. She reached out to me, I gave her a protocol, and she followed it with consistency.

It worked.

Her daughter was fine, symptoms resolved, no meds needed.

They went back in for the follow-up.

Pediatrician looked in her daughter's ear, saw the infection was gone, and immediately congratulated herself for the antibiotics doing their job.

My student said, “Actually, we didn’t use the antibiotics. We used herbal medicine instead.”

And the doctor was… pi**ed. Not curious. Not impressed. Not relieved the child was better.

Just offended.

Like a quarter of a million dollars in medical training somehow excludes the first medicine.

The original medicine.

The medicine that most the world still relies on.

She told my student, “That’s not how we do things. Next time, give the antibiotics.”

No acknowledgement that what my student did worked.

And this is where so many of us get caught in the impossible tension of being a natural-minded in a medical system that doesn’t always know how to respect or integrate what you’re choosing.

You’re told to make lifestyle changes…but reprimanded when those changes actually work.

You’re encouraged to eat well, sleep well, reduce stress, and care for your body…but dismissed when you use tools outside the pharmaceutical box.

I understand why people feel confused.

I understand why they lose trust.

I understand why so many of us feel alone inside the decisions we're trying to make with love, intuition, a different skillset and discernment.

And I’ll always remember the best response we ever received from a physician.

When Tami told her how she was shrinking her fibroids with herbs she said:

“I don’t know anything about that… but it’s working, so keep going.”

More than ten years later, that same doctor is now running wellness programs and integrative care workshops. The system is changing — slowly — but we are the catalysts.

Every time we question, and try herbs responsibly and skillfully we shift the future of medicine.

And that’s why Family Farmacy exists.

Not to replace your doctor (it's actually a medically reviewed and approved program).

Not to make you choose between herbs and pharmaceuticals.

But to help you become confident enough to say, “I know what my family needs — and I know how to support us safely and effectively.”

To remove the fear of “I don’t know what to do.”

To end the panic of late-night symptoms.

To help you build daily wellness practices that actually sustain you.

Because the truth is:

You can’t refuse unnecessary pills unless you have herbal skills.

And if what you’ve just read resonates — if you're tired of feeling caught in the middle of two worlds — then this is your moment.

🌿 BLACK FRIDAY IS LIVE
34% off Family Farmacy with code ITRUSTMYSELF

BONUS live Holistic Fibroid Support class (this week only)

This year’s Family Farmacy is the most comprehensive version yet.
Inside, you’ll learn how to support:

• ear infections
• colds, flus, RSV, COVID
• digestive upset
• stress + sleep
• midlife transitions
• hot flashes + hormonal changes
• immune building
• chronic patterns
• skin issues
• kids, adults, elders — the whole family

This Black Friday window closes December 1 at 11:59 PM EST.

If you're tired of feeling overwhelmed, confused, or dismissed — this is your invitation.

You deserve options.
You deserve confidence.
You deserve a system of care that honors your intuition and your intelligence.

11/24/2025

You have to heal for yourself.

Because at some point you’ll hit your worthiness ceiling.

You’ll reach the place where you are uncomfortable with feeling good because it is unfamiliar.

Whatever our wounds, they taught us to believe that we aren’t good enough.

They created what we believe are limitations in our confidence and capability.

And we get so use to feeling hurt, anxious, ashamed, or guilt ridden, that when we finally start to feel good, we sabotage it.

We stop our practices. We find excuses. We tell ourselves we’re too busy and don’t have time today. And today turns into weeks and months.

All because you reached the limits of your perceived worthiness - you hit your worthiness ceiling.

Neither kids nor partners can save you from the discomfort of feeling like you shouldn’t feel better.

You have become aware of this cycle and when you’re bumping against your worthiness ceiling and push through.

You have to affirm yourself, remember that you’re a miracle, that you were born worthy and deserving and that regardless of what happened to you, you get to write the rest of the story.

Most people don’t fall off their healing journey because they lack discipline. They fall off because they were never taught how to support themselves sustainably — in small, loving, repeatable ways — when life gets busy, overwhelming, or even unexpectedly good.

That’s why I teach herbalism the way I do. Slow. Grounded. Practical. Spiritual. Rooted in self-trust instead of perfection.

Inside Family Farmacy, we build the kind of care practices that hold you steady through every season:
midlife shifts, kid illnesses, stress cycles, chronic patterns, emotional overwhelm, all of it.

It’s the work of becoming someone who doesn’t abandon yourself the moment you finally feels better.

If you’re ready to break the cycle — gently, intentionally, and with support — now is the moment.

Black Friday: 34% off with code ITRUSTMYSELF + bonus live Holistic Fibroid Support class (this week only).
The door is open until December 1 at 11:59 PM EST.

You deserve a life that feels good and the tools to sustain it.

11/22/2025

Hot flashes? Not here!
Tami hasn’t had a single one — and this simple tea blend has been a quiet, steady ally during the menopausal transition:

Lady’s mantle
Red raspberry leaf
Red clover
Spearmint

Here’s what this blend does:

🌿 Red clover is rich in phytoestrogens (isoflavones) that bind gently to estrogen receptors. This can help smooth the sharp swings in estrogen that trigger hot flashes and night sweats.

🌿 Lady’s mantle supports progesterone balance and tones the uterine and pelvic tissues, which can feel especially supportive in perimenopause when progesterone begins to decline first.

🌿 Red raspberry leaf offers mineral-rich nourishment for the endocrine system while strengthening the uterine and pelvic floor muscles — helpful for both cycles and transitions.

🌿 Spearmint is cooling, calming, and can help modulate mild androgen excess, which some women experience during midlife shifts.

Together, this blend supports hormone receptor sensitivity, cools heat, steadies mood, and brings a sense of grounded ease to the body.

And here’s the thing: herbal support doesn’t stop at menopause.
In our home, herbs are used for everything — hot flashes, kids’ fevers, immune dips, digestive upset, stress, sleep, and everything in between.

This is exactly why I created Family Farmacy — to teach you how to confidently support everyone in your home, from children to adults to elders.

Inside the program, you’ll also find a full workshop on menopause and herbal support for the midlife transition.

And for Black Friday, you can join us for 34% off when you use code ITRUSTMYSELF, plus you’ll get a live Holistic Fibroid Support class as a free bonus this week only.

If you want skills that support every season of life — from childhood colds to menopause — this is your moment.

Family Farmacy is open. Link in bio.

11/21/2025

🔥 Black Friday early bird special is live 👉🏾Family.iwillaremedy.com

11/17/2025

I spent the weekend speaking at the Black Health Initiative — a day of teaching, learning, and being in community with people who care deeply about the health of Black families.

I arrived tired, running on too little sleep, but the moment I walked into that building something shifted. I came ready to pour into the community, but I didn’t expect how much I’d be poured into, too.

Before every talk, I say a prayer:
Let everything shared be for the highest good of everyone in the room.
This weekend, that prayer met its moment.

I sat on a panel with three doctors — a cardiologist, a kidney specialist, and a holistic chiropractor who also practices functional wellness. Four different paths. Four different vantage points on the body. And yet the unity on that stage was unmistakable: your wellbeing was the highest priority.

We weren’t competing or contradicting. We weren’t debating whose approach was “right.”
Every one of us, across our different disciplines, shared the same truth:

You must know how to take care of yourself.
You must know the foundations.
You need daily practices that keep you well between appointments.

When holistic and modern modalities work together, everyone wins.
It’s better when your doctor understands your supplements.
It’s better when your herbalist understands your labs and medications.
It’s better when you aren’t relying on urgent care as primary care.
And it’s better for our entire community when everyday health literacy becomes a birthright, not a barrier.

This is exactly why I created Family Farmacy.
So you can care for everyday coughs, colds, fevers, stomach aches, immune dips, and stress-related symptoms at home — safely, calmly, and without panic.
So you can raise a family that knows how to care for themselves.
So you’re no longer dependent on an overburdened system for things you can handle with the right knowledge.

Black Friday begins today. Family.iwillaremedy.com

Save 34% when you enroll with code ITRUSTMYSELF. I’m including a live Holistic Fibroid Support class as a bonus.

11/08/2025

I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be speaking at this year’s Black Health Initiative Conference, happening right here in Atlanta!

The Black Health Initiative is more than just an annual conference—it’s a movement dedicated to transforming health outcomes in the Black community through education, empowerment, and holistic healing.

Founded by Dr. Joseph L. Williams, Doctor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Senior Pastor of Salem Bible Church, this powerful gathering reminds us of a timeless truth: food is thy medicine. Grounded in natural and preventative care, the conference creates a space where tradition meets science, and wellness becomes a way of life.

Over two inspiring days, you’ll experience interactive workshops, expert panels, live wellness demonstrations, and connect with holistic vendors who are all part of the mission to help our community thrive. Whether you’re starting your wellness journey or deepening your practice, this is your invitation to reclaim your health, naturally.

🌿 My Workshop: Herbal Pathways to Whole-Person Healing

True healing happens when we tend to the mind, body, and spirit together. In my session, we’ll explore how herbs can be powerful partners in your healing journey, focusing on three core areas that affect so many in our community—stress, gut health, and inflammation.

You’ll learn how these systems are interconnected, discover tonic herbs to support them, and learn how to make your own infusions to transform your health.

✨ In-person and virtual tickets available!

Tickets are available now, and spots for workshops fill quickly.

Let’s gather, learn, and heal together. Our community’s wellness is collective and it begins with each of us choosing to show up.

11/07/2025

We just gained an hour. So why do you feel more exhausted than ever?

Maybe it's the 3pm crash you can't shake. Maybe it's waking up tired even after a full night's sleep. Maybe it's that hum of anxiety you can't quite name but definitely can't ignore.

You're doing the things — healthy meals, bedtime routines, deep breaths when you remember.

But something still feels off.

Here's the truth: when your rhythms shift, your body's stress response gets scrambled. Your cortisol loses its pattern. Your immune system weakens. Your focus scatters.

It's not "just life." It's your nervous system asking for support it's not getting.

Most of us think we need to power through. Push harder. Grab another coffee.

But what if there was a gentler way — one that actually trains your body to regulate itself instead of just surviving the season?

In my most receive video, I'm showing you how simple daily herbal practices can help your whole family move through change with more ease, energy, and resilience.

No overwhelm. No ten-step protocols. Just steady rhythms that work with your body's natural intelligence.

I'll show you:

🌿 Why your body struggles during seasonal and schedule shifts (and what it actually needs to adapt)

🌿 Which herbs help regulate your stress response so you're not running on cortisol fumes

🌿 How to tell where your stress is showing up in your body, and which plants can support that pattern

🌿 The difference between adaptogens that energize vs. ones that restore (and when to use which)

If you've been feeling frazzled or run-down, this one's for you.

11/02/2025

Two months left in 2025 and I did what I always do this time of year—I paused to check in. Not with my to-do list, but with my spirit. And when I asked, “How are we doing?” this is what came up.

At the top of this year, I set three goals:

1️⃣ Pitch publishers
2️⃣ Pitch organizations for speaking opportunities
3️⃣ Get monetized on YouTube

And here’s where we are now:

📚 My manuscript is due December 1.
🎤 I’ve had 6 speaking engagements in October and November.
💻 YouTube is depositing its third payment.

Progress? Yes. But it didn’t happen the way I thought it would.

I didn’t pitch a single publisher.
Not one of the organizations I reached out to replied.
And the multi-video strategy I thought would grow our channel? Crickets.

The one video that actually took off (150k+ views) came out of nowhere.

So what did work?

This: Remove resistance.

That was the deeper, quieter intention I set at the beginning of the year. And I had no idea how radically it would shape our path.

It asked me to do something I never saw coming (yet at least)—to close our public apothecary and stop selling herbal products for the first time in nearly five years.

Letting go of that piece of our business created the space, energy, and clarity to say yes to everything else: the book, the partnerships, the video, the aligned opportunities that just… appeared.

If we hadn’t cleared the space, none of this could’ve happened. And I would’ve kept thinking I had to force my way to every goal.

So as you reflect on your year and begin visioning the next one, here’s my gentle invitation:

✨ Instead of only writing down goals, listen for your intention.
✨ Ask yourself: what’s the inner shift that would make space for all the outer things to unfold?
✨ What’s the resistance you’re ready to release?

This year, I stopped trying to “make it happen.” I returned to what’s always guided me best—listening for the next right step, and then doing just that.

The path revealed itself from there.

It always does.

11/02/2025

10/31/2025

Insert eyeroll. 🤣 Happy Halloween, herbalists!