“The fire has its flame and praises God.
The wind blows the flame and praises God.
In the voice we hear the word which praises God.
And the word, when heard, praises God.
So all of creation is a song of praise to God.“
St. Hildegard of Bingen
The Ember Collective educates, inspires, and equips women to live out a holistic lifestyle, understanding true wellness in light of our Catholic faith. We assist you on this pilgrimage to heaven through our print magazine and accompanying resources focused on holistic wellness for the Catholic woman.
We desire to honor our bodies and God’s creation through holistic nutrition (no fleeting trends here), wellness practices that are in harmony with our faith, real food that nourishes, spiritual and biological rhythms, homemaking in all its various forms, and the ultimate pursuit of holiness. The community that has grown around Ember is a fruit and a joy, and only strengthens our mission.
We have a stunning quarterly print magazine that captures lighting in a bottle with the perfect blend of holistic health and nutrition content alongside Catholic living. We also offer many digital resources, a space for community, and a market with thoughtfully curated goods.
“The fire has its flame and praises God.
The wind blows the flame and praises God.
In the voice we hear the word which praises God.
And the word, when heard, praises God.
So all of creation is a song of praise to God.“
St. Hildegard of Bingen
I’m Samantha! Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, wife and mama, plant lady, and lover of all things wild and free. We live in Omaha, Nebraska with our small flock of chickens and a city yard packed full of every kind of flower and growing thing I can get my hands on. Katie and I met while pursuing further education from the Nutritional Therapy Association and connected instantly over our faith, love for the church, and conviction that body and soul wellness must include an emphasis on nutrition.
I found the world of holistic wellness after having my son in 2018, when pregnancy and nursing pushed many of my health issues over the edge. PCOS and haywire hormones, gut issues, and everything that goes along with those had me asking lots of questions. He is so faithful. Holistic wellness became a way of life for me after chronic illness ravaged my life for many years.
I would never have chosen this path for myself, but God has truly paved a way through the wilderness. Yes, I’m grateful for the knowledge I’ve gained about ancestral nourishment and tossing toxins but most especially the pruning and deep healing of the soul in the midst of suffering. Health, freedom, telling stories through photographs, creating a beautiful home, living off the land, and upholding Truth are a few things that light a fire under me. I have big dreams that reflect the garden of God’s vast goodness and my heart lies in journeying alongside others as we run toward Jesus – to dwell in the hidden refuge of His heart.