Courage Unlocked: 28-day cacao & plant medicine journey kit
Ready for real change in your life? Push past fear and lack of self-belief with this carefully curated 28-day self-guided cacao & plant medicine journey for unlocking the courage you need to step boldly forward when it’s time for big change.
Why it works?
This kit has been together with incredible intention to help you build inner courage and self-trust by using powerful plants that evoke deep change on three levels.
Physical: Increase neuroplastic brain change i.e. your brain’s ability to change the way you respond to certain situations, helping you change your perspective, reduce rigid/negative thinking patterns, and become more willing to step out of your comfort zone.
Mental: Rebalance your nervous system and levels of mood-regulating chemicals to banish feelings of anxiety, stress, overwhelm and low mood, helping you feel more relaxed and confident about taking bold action.
Spiritual: Harness the energetic power and wisdom of ancient plants used for thousands of years by shamans and traditional healers to increase inner courage, lightness of heart, self-confidence and the ability to relax into life.
What’s in your kit
- 4 bags (560g) of 140g Inner Depths high tryptamine cacao (28 x 20g daily doses)
- 1 x 30ml Courage tincture (damiana and motherwort)
- 50g Stinging nettle dried herb
- 4 x 10g Brave Lion SOS truffles
- 1 Pre Journey Guidesheet
- 1 Daily Prompts & Neuroplasticity Guidesheet
- 1 Post Journey Guidesheet
- 1 Meet the Plants Guidesheet
Seek guidance from a medical professional before starting this journey, especially if you have a medical condition or take any medication. This kit contains herbs that may not be suitable for some people. The items in this kit are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.
- 4 x 140g bags Inner Depths high tryptamine cacao (28 x 20g daily doses)
- 1 x 30ml Courage tincture (damiana and motherwort)
- 50g Stinging nettle dried herb
- 4 x 10g Brave Lion SOS truffles
- 1 Pre Journey Guidesheet
- 1 Daily Prompts & Neuroplasticity Guidesheet
- 1 Post Journey Guidesheet
- 1 Meet the Plants Guidesheet
Inner Depths, high-tryptamine ceremonial cacao - for physical change
The secret sauce: Over 13x higher in the awakening, brain rewiring compound tryptamine than other types of cacao. Tryptamine increases neuroplastic brain change, allowing you to become less fearful and rigid, and more open to learning and change
Courage herbal tincture - for emotional/mental change
The secret sauce: A concentrated herbal elixir consisting of the Mexican herb damiana and southeast European and Asian herb motherwort to help you approach daunting situations with confidence and lightness.
Motherwort - Calms nerves and anxiety, and boosts inner strength.
Damiana - Uplifts, sharpens the mind and boosts lightness of spirit, playfulness and confidence.
Nettle (loose herb) - for spiritual change
The secret sauce: As a herb of Mars in herbal astrology, nettle’s spirit medicine is one of fearless action, even when the odds look stacked against you. Nettle inspires unapologetic courage, while transmuting negative (fear) into positive (action).
SOS passionflower truffles - for emergency moments
The secret sauce: Break free from overwhelm when things get too much with nature’s potent relaxant. Passionflower quickly relieves anxiety, tension and stress, while its spirit medicine helps you relax and surrender to the flow of life without fear.an empty stomach. And because cacao is a stimulant, it's best taken earlier in the day.
We supply the plants, written guidance on how to get the best results from them, daily prompts, intention setting and reflection exercises to support you as you work with these plants on a daily basis for a full moon cycle.
But just as no two people are the same; no two journeys are the same. That’s why you will need to work intuitively and at your own pace to execute the journey in a way that works for you. You can’t do it ‘wrong’ if you set aside time to work with the plants and kit every day. Trust the process, trust the plants and trust in a higher plan.
Inner Depths cacao
Theobroma cacao (Criollo cacao beans) [100%]
Amount per 100g/35g
Energy 620kcal/217kcal
Fat 48g/16.8g
of which Saturates 31g/10.8g
Carbohydrate 34g/11.9g
of which Sugars 0g/0g
Protein 13.8g/4.8g
Tryptamine 45.5mg/13.7mg
Courage tincture
Damiana dried herb, motherwort dried herb, sugar cane alcohol
SOS truffles
Cacao paste, cacao butter, coconut nectar, passionflower extract (1g per truffle), cacao powder.
Nettle loose herb
Dried stinging nettle
To keep your cacao, loose herbs, tincture and truffles tasting great, keep the pouches/bottle sealed and store it in a cool, dark, dry cupboard.
Avoid temperatures above 25°C.
Why choose 8 Within?
We don’t do cacao (or life) like everyone else. And you don’t have to either.
If you’re looking for an elevated morning ritual that leaves you feeling awakened and connected, all while savouring a sweet, rich, creamy and utterly decadent elixir, welcome.
Life doesn't just feel good - it feels great.
Start your day feeling uplifted, awakened and inspired to walk the life path your soul chose.
Others have noticed the change too.
Your close friends and family keep asking why you seem so at peace. Could it be as simple as taking 20 minutes each morning to sip an ancient heart-opening elixir?
DOCTOR & HERBALIST FORMULATED
We're founded by a doctor, herbalist and cacaoista, so it's no surprise we’re obsessed with fusing science with ancient traditions. You can trust our elixirs are based on science, but elevated by plant alchemy.
HANDMADE IN SMALL BATCHES
Our focus is on giving you the very best, and good things take time. That's why all our elixirs are handmade in very small batches and released once a month. Once they’re gone, they’re gone until... a new batch drops the next month.
ETHICAL ETHOS
Cacao isn't chocolate, it's medicine for the soul. So, we make ours using ethical practices and reverence. We pay Peruvian farmers fairly so they can afford to use practices that give back to the community and preserve the biodiversity of the region.
Let customers speak for us
It's so decadent! I tried the ceremonial dose the first time and I was buzzing all day. Super focused and happy. I had half the next day and still felt amazing. Definitely buying more!
I am utterly obsessed with this blend! The addition of cherry is so wonderful and I find that my mood is improved when I drink this cacao. Not only from the benefits of this elixir but by partaking in the ritual each morning. I adore this brand - and its founder!
I only just discovered 8 within and I'm obsessed! It's become a morning ritual for me and I will be keeping up the habit. I don't think it's a coincidence that I've been feeling happier and lighter since the happiness and intuition elixirs entered my life :)
I have a sweet tooth so I tend to blend plant milk with two small dates before heating and adding the cacao and a little maple syrup. Tastes delicious!
I am obsessed with these elixirs and this is my second batch I have ordered. I love my morning ritual with these amazing Elixers. Looking forward to stocking up on more including happiness, take action and brilliance xx
This cacao is the best I’ve ever tried. It’s clearly made with love and every flavour is delicious. Definitely recommend it!
LOVE the happiness flavour and the feeling with intuition 💖💖💖
I absolutely love this cacao! Having tried many different ones over the years, these all stand out. Great taste!
So easy to make, beautifully packaged and tastes so good. Exactly what I need on a quiet morning
I love this product and having the cacao blended with different herbs creates a different intention with each cup!
I am adoring my evening with this cacao. I think Intuition is my favourite but they’re all SO divine. I’ll be ordering again! Thanks so much for creating these!
Unlike anything I've tried before, these elixirs are an absolute delight. They encourage me to take a mindful pause and be fully present while savouring each sip. It's even more special knowing I'm supporting a small business in the process. Highly recommend!
I had a really big meeting at work today that I’ve been super anxious and a tad emotional about so as soon as I opened my order I figured I’d wouldn’t hurt to add a bit of Brilliance to my life…
Anyway long story short, I smashed the meeting, I was calm, clear and focussed & I think it’s entirely down to the cacao I drank an hour before!
The blend is GORGEOUS! I love the touch of peppermint! So much so I’ve just ordered 2 more bags so I have a stash for my meetings over the next few weeks!
I have been looking for a tasty alternative to my morning coffee on weekends and this is it! It’s the right amount of chocolatey and I really like the cherry and cinnamon notes. I can’t wait for the weekend for my next dose!
Officially hooked on this! I first tried the Take Action at a show where they were giving out samples. It was love at first sip! Since then I've bought 2 more packs, I can't get enough of it lol! The flavours are so so so good! I add maple syrup and it reminds me of a gingerbread dessert. Pls never stop making this!!!!
I have been searching for cacao for some time and came across 8 within. It’s the yummiest cacao I’ve had :) the service and delivery were excellent which also included a personal note which was so thoughtful. Thank you ❤️
Frequently asked questions
Cacao's mood transforming power is mainly down to a mild
stimulant called theobromine. Theobromine boosts blood flow around your body,
making you feel more alive and energised. Cacao also contains feelgood
compounds (phenylethylamine, tryptophan, tryptamine and indirect
cannabinoids). They hit key brain receptors, triggering the release of
serotonin, dopamine and anandamide - the body's bliss chemicals. And just like
that, you feel amazing.
We created our elixirs to be drunk when you need to shift into a specific frame of mind, but you can also drink them daily as an all-natural way to stay energised and feel amazing. But keep in mind that it's best to have no more than 40g (a ceremonial dose) in a day to avoid overstimulation.
It's best to consult your doctor or other healthcare practitioner to check how safe it is for you to use cacao and herbs during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Cacao can interact with a class of antidepressants called MAOIs and may interact with other types of medication. It's best to consult your doctor or other healthcare practitioner before taking cacao and herbs if you are on medication or have any medical conditions.
While cacao is known to have many great benefits and different herbs are traditionally used to treat a wide variety of medical conditions, 8 Within's elixirs are food products that are not intended to cure any condition or replace standard medical care.
Always see a doctor or other healthcare professional about any symptoms that you may be experiencing.
We're all about feelgood vibes at 8 Within, so it's no surprise that your satisfaction is our number one priority. As our products are perishable, we can't accept returns. But you can cancel your order for a full refund if you do so before it has been shipped. Shipping usually happens 12 to 24 hours after placing your order (you will be sent an shipping notification by email once your order has been dispatched for shipping).
If you are unhappy with your elixir for any reason, just get in touch with us by emailing hello@8within.com and we'll do all we can to fix the situation.
We dispatch all orders within 1-2 days. We use a 48-hour tracked postal service (Royal Mail), which usually arrives within 2 working days. Please note that delivery may take longer for orders placed on weekends and public holidays. If your order hasn't arrived after 2 weeks, please contact us and we will chase it up for you.
Yes, 8 Within delivers worldwide, but international orders can't be processed on this website.... yet. Please email hello@8within.com for all international orders.
We make all our cacao elixirs by hand and in small batches. We release new batches once a month. If you’d like to be notified when new batches are released, please sign up to our Insider Club (see the sign up form in the footer of this website).
