Meet Abby King Roberts

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Abby King Roberts. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Abby, we’re thrilled to have you on our platform and we think there is so much folks can learn from you and your story. Something that matters deeply to us is living a life and leading a career filled with purpose and so let’s start by chatting about how you found your purpose.

“He understood terrible purposes. They drove against all odds. They were their own necessity.” — Frank Herbert, Dune

Oh, terrible purpose…

These words resonate deeply because I know what it feels like to be swept up in a purpose so vast and so necessary that it feels like both a gift and a burden. For much of my life, I’ve felt that sense of inevitability—the pull of something bigger than myself, even when I didn’t understand it. At first, it felt like a curse. Only later did I realize this terrible purpose was also my medicine.

I’ve always believed there’s medicine to be found in our pain. I think I was born with that understanding. Maybe it’s because of the challenges I faced early on, but I’ve always seen suffering as a seed. Even as a kid, I felt the weight of others’ pain, and it inspired me to act. Stray cats, baby birds, anyone or anything that was hurting or lost—I made it my mission to nurture and encourage them. The difficult cases called to me the most: the people no one else could—or would—help. The broken spirits, the dying plants, the unloved animals. I admire that little girl. She still lives in my heart and guides me to this day.

I spent my early life navigating trauma—unexpected deaths, family turmoil, and the complex dynamics of narcissistic abuse. Those wounds have often felt unbearable, and for a long time, I believed they defined me. I thought I was broken, incapable of ever being whole. I carried a deep-seated belief that I was somehow simultaneously too much and not enough. That led me to a savior complex: if I could just love enough, I could fix the world and finally feel worthy.

Over time, I began to see the bigger picture. For years, I was taught about a God who was all-powerful but far away. When I connected with God as a nurturing, compassionate presence, everything changed. Rediscovering the feminine aspect of the Divine allowed me to truly heal. Healing isn’t something I stumbled upon—it’s something I’ve always been doing. My journey has always been unfolding, and I imagine it always will be. My job is to follow the path, catch the medicine along the way, and share it with as many people as I can.

Similarly, purpose isn’t something you reach—it’s something you live. It grows and shifts with you, just like your healing. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that the medicine you need is often hidden in the pain you most want to avoid. Your heart has to break open—and yes, it hurts—but that pain is where you’ll find your most potent medicine. Our suffering carries the seeds of our purpose. And my suffering has always been an excruciating burden I feel for the ones I’m unable to help.

So how did I find my purpose? By living through everything, everywhere, all at once. And my purpose is to help others find their medicine so they can ripple that healing out into the world.

Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?

The heart of my work is helping others discover their medicine just as I’ve found my own. To me, this means embracing, healing, and integrating all the parts of yourself to live as your whole, authentic self. I like to ask, “What did you love to do when you were five years old?” Start there. Do more of that. Healing is deeply personal, but it ripples outward into the world so that when one person heals, they inspire those around them. When we heal ourselves, we are creating waves of transformation that can shift our collective reality toward wholeness.

I created and run Bloom Apothecary, where I combine plant medicine, energy healing, and holistic wellness to support clients on their journeys. At Bloom, my focus is on helping people reconnect with their inner wisdom and find balance—mind, body, heart, and soul. Healing isn’t a one-size-fits-all process. It’s a mosaic of moments, tools, and transformations unique to each person.

One of my most exciting projects is an herbal folklore book that blends plant medicine with therapeutic storytelling, guided meditation, and somatic healing practices. This book is designed for survivors of trauma and narcissistic abuse, offering a gentle way to rewire maladaptive subconscious patterns and reconnect with hope.

I’m also working on a poetry collection inspired by a mythology I’ve created. This collection is a love letter to life’s paradoxes, exploring themes of separation, union, and transformation. It’s about so much, but mostly about finding wholeness in duality and seeing beauty in the balance of light and dark.

Through my creative work and client sessions, I’ve found that healing is as much about connection as it is about self-discovery. Whether through a personalized herbal remedy, an energy healing session, or the lines of a poem, my goal is to offer tools and insights that help others embrace their unique paths.

I’m launching a comprehensive wellness offering called the Find Your Medicine Session. This session is designed to be the last first wellness appointment you’ll ever need. It integrates a deep intake process, holistic differential diagnosis, personalized health and lifestyle assessment, herbal and energetic recommendations, and a collaborative roadmap for your healing journey. My goal is to guide individuals to recognize that their struggles have been shaping them into lightworkers who can ripple healing out into the world.

I’m also building Second Wave Hippies, a movement rooted in holistic wellness, community, and creativity. This initiative is about addressing the disconnection between humanity, the planet, and the spiritual forces that guide us. Our focus is on making wellness accessible to all and inspiring systemic change. Wellness for All, a central initiative under this umbrella, is about ensuring marginalized communities have access to tools for holistic health and spiritual growth.

Looking ahead, I’m excited to expand these initiatives, deepen my creative projects, and bring wellness practices to those who need them most. Whether through workshops, creative storytelling, or direct community engagement, I’m committed to creating a more harmonious and inclusive world.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

1. Hope
Hope is the foundation of resilience, and to walk authentically through life, you will need resilience. But without hope, there’s no reason to rise after falling or keep going when everything feels impossible. For me, hope meant believing—sometimes against all odds—that healing and transformation were possible. Mark 9:24 has always been a source of inspiration for me. Ask me about it if you want to know why—I love to talk about it.

Hope doesn’t demand certainty; it simply asks you to trust in the possibility of a better future. I tell people all the time who are recovering from trauma or heartbreak: “I’m asking you to do something you’ve never done before, with no evidence that it will work. It’s going to require some hope.” My advice? Find something, however small, that gives you hope. That spark will grow—I promise.

2. Wisdom
Self-awareness (and a willingness to go there with compassion) helped me identify the patterns and beliefs that held me back, while discernment gave me the ability to evaluate situations and relationships through the lens of my values, intuition, and boundaries. Together, they guided me toward wisdom—the ability to act in alignment with my authentic self and what I know to be true for me.

To develop wisdom, get quiet and listen to yourself. Reflect, journal, or meditate. Ask yourself: Why do I feel this way? What am I avoiding? What truly matters to me? Discernment, in particular, is a skill I have had to learn through many lessons, many times––sometimes at a large cost. Don’t be discouraged if you fail. Growth comes from the willingness to try again.

3. Curiosity & Willingness to Explore
Curiosity opened the door to healing for me, but it was the willingness to follow it that truly changed my life. My hope was born from curiosity: “What if life could be different?” Exploring what lit me up—not for anyone else, but for myself—is what led me to yoga, herbalism, energy healing, creative writing, and so much more. This is also what kept me anchored to the things that have never lost my attention.

My advice? Follow your curiosity. Take the class, read the book, or try the thing that excites you. Trust that these little whispers are leading you somewhere meaningful, even if they don’t seem significant at first. Following curiosity teaches you to trust yourself, and that trust is invaluable.

For those just beginning their journey:

Start with hope. And if you can’t start with hope, start with a willingness to get curious.

One of our goals is to help like-minded folks with similar goals connect and so before we go we want to ask if you are looking to partner or collab with others – and if so, what would make the ideal collaborator or partner?

Absolutely! Second Wave Hippies is a continuation of the legacy of the 1960s hippie movement, but with a more intentional, inclusive, and grounded approach. While we honor the ideals of peace, love, and freedom, our focus is on addressing systemic inequities and fostering deeper connections between humanity, our planet, and the spiritual forces that guide our lives. Our mission is to create a transformative movement that unites the spiritual, social, and environmental aspects of wellness.

Wellness for All is a central initiative under the Second Wave Hippies umbrella, serving as a catalyst for social change. It’s about making wellness a right, not a luxury, and ensuring marginalized communities have access to the tools and resources needed for holistic health and spiritual growth. We believe in letting the pain of the world inspire compassionate action. Through the Wellness for All initiative, and the broader Second Wave Hippies movement, our hope is to create a model for true healing and transformation—one step, one community, at a time.

We’re looking for wellness practitioners (particularly in the DFW, Texas area, but also beyond) who are passionate about participating in healing programs for underserved communities as well as budding lightworkers who would like to be trained to do this kind of work. This includes bringing wellness practices, nervous system healing, and tools for resilience to spaces like homeless shelters, recovery centers, and assisted living homes. While these spaces often meet basic needs, we envision a world where everyone can thrive, not just survive.

In addition to practitioners, we’re seeking aligned benefactors and supporters who share this vision. Even small monthly donations can make a significant impact—helping to fund sustainable programs, pay practitioners, and expand access to wellness practices. Whether it’s $1 or $50 a month, every contribution helps create a ripple effect of systemic change.

We’re also looking for volunteers with skills in financial planning, business strategy, and branding. If you’re an artist or designer with ideas for helping us craft a strong visual identity, I’d love to hear from you. If you resonate with the vision of a more harmonious, connected world and want to contribute in any way, let’s talk!

To collaborate as a practitioner, benefactor, donor, or volunteer, you can connect with me through my website, www.bloomapotheca.com, or email me at [email protected]. Follow along on Instagram at @bloomapotheca or @secondwavehippies for updates and ways to get involved.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.bloomapotheca.com
• Instagram: @bloomapotheca
• Facebook: Bloom Apothecary
• Other: IG: @secondwavehippies