The Flowerlounge with Katie Hess

EP 170: Moonshine Astrology Forecast with Kristina Wingeier Dec 01, 2020

Intuitive astrologer Kristina Wingeier is back for another episode of MOONSHINE to share her wisdom by providing us with a full astrological report for December 2020 (complete with a quick-reference cosmic calendar, breakdown of themes we can expect + luna-inspired rituals). Interested in how this all can be connected to flowers? We get into that too!

Week 1: 01:17 Week 2: 08:33 Week 3: 25:34 Week 4: 42:08

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EP 169: Moonshine Astrology Forecast with Kristina Wingeier Nov 01, 2020

Intuitive astrologer Kristina Wingeier is back for another episode of MOONSHINE to share her wisdom by providing us with a full astrological report for October 2020 (complete with a quick-reference cosmic calendar, breakdown of themes we can expect + luna-inspired rituals). Interested in how this all can be connected to flowers? We get into that too!

Week 1: 01:41 Week 2: 10:09 Week 3: 25:22 Week 4: 31:32

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EP 168: Creative Work: A Radical Act of Self-Love & Acceptance with Madeleine Ryan Oct 14, 2020

In this episode I interview Madeleine Ryan, Australian author of A Room Called Earth. After having been an actor, being diagnosed with autism and moving to the country, Madeleine is now working on a screen adaptation of her book. In this interview, Madeleine talks about creative work as a radical act, and a transformative practice -- why moments of discomfort are powerful opportunities for the intuitive, creative process. She talks about the importance of being honest with yourself and breaking the rules. She reflects on creativity as a way to develop tenderness with discomfort & how ease can point out our greatest contribution to the world. She offers heartfelt non-advice recommendations for those wanting to write a book, and speaks of writing as a practice of radical self-acceptance.

EP 167: Intuitive Scheduling with Antoinette Beauchamp Oct 07, 2020

In this episode I speak with Antoinette Beauchamp about Intuitive Scheduling and the ability to trust your inner compass for timing on meetings, launching projects and how to calendar your time in general. She talks about how to avoid burnout by blocking one-hour chunks in your day where you do something that brings you joy, instead of booking in a full day of meetings. She says that everyone is excited about a cancellation, because our lives are too full; therefore, there’s no reason to feel guilty when you cancel a meeting if it’s not the right timing. She talks about understanding the different cycles that you experience during the day, and limiting the number of times you do certain activities, like appointments. She describes the freedom of scheduling 2-hour blocks of what she calls ‘intuitive time’ (minus your phone) that allow for flashes of insight. We also talk about delegating, hiring/firing and the fear of being “too much”.

EP 166: Moonshine Astrology Forecast with Kristina Wingeier Oct 01, 2020

Intuitive astrologer Kristina Wingeier is back for another episode of MOONSHINE to share her wisdom by providing us with a full astrological report for October 2020 (complete with a quick-reference cosmic calendar, breakdown of themes we can expect + luna-inspired rituals). Interested in how this all can be connected to flowers? We get into that too!

Week 1: 01:36 Week 2: 08:17 Week 3: 16:16 Week 4: 38:35 Week 5: 45:00

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EP 165: Disrupting the Floral Industry with John Tabis Sep 30, 2020

In this episode I speak with John Tabis, owner and founder of Bouqs, an online flower delivery company. He talks about how what started as a way to highlight the positive qualities of his friend’s flower farm in South America evolved into a desire to change the entire floral industry. John opens his heart and shares his experiences with balancing business, family and personal survival. He talks about investors, disrupting the floral industry, challenges in business and the power of questioning yourself.

EP 164: Embody your Wild with Eli Buren Sep 23, 2020

In this episode I speak with Eli Buren, a dedicated practitioner of over 20 years in yogic embodiment, awareness, martial arts, and outdoor leadership. He walks his talk with practices like qi gong, tea ceremony, sensory awareness, skin time and reverence. He describes how deepening our relationship with nature helps us appreciate each other more, and why it’s so important to become adept at both yin/yang aspects within ourselves: sharpness & softness, ferocity & vulnerability. He talks about how romantic love relationships naturally invite us into a place of being disturbed, and how turning toward discomfort can amplify intimacy and vitality. He shares why it’s so important for men to spend time with other men, gives helpful tips for women and shares powerful methods from his international men’s retreats.

EP 163: Your Symptoms are Your Conflicts: Germanic New Medicine with Dr. Melissa Sell Sep 16, 2020

In this episode I speak with Dr. Melissa Sell about how your body’s symptoms tell the story of your inner conflicts. She shares Germanic New Medicine as a system of understanding the vast intelligence of the body, and how biological programs trigger in the body as a response to stress, shock and trauma. She describes several examples of symptoms (i.e. joint pain, skin problems, stubborn weight gain) and what inner conflicts would cause those symptoms (i.e. I’m not good enough, feeling attacked, abandonment). She says that the moment that most of us wonder, “What’s wrong with me?” when physical symptoms arise, is when the body is actually in resolution mode. She offers a whole new way of understanding our body and encourages us to tap into our inner wisdom to make choices about our health.

EP 162: Little Known Secrets about the Medical Industry with Dr. Christiane Northrup Sep 09, 2020

A MUST-LISTEN: Dr. Christiane Northrup, M.D., board-certified ob/gyn, pioneer in women’s health and NY Times best-selling author of several books including the recently updated classic: Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom. In this episode, she prolifically downloads a wealth of eye-opening knowledge and experience with humor and elegance. She fearlessly tells the truth about various kinds of health checks, why mammograms can be counterproductive and what to do instead, and what happens when boys are circumcised. Chock full of helpful tips and information that literally everyone should know to empower themselves, their families and communities.

EP 161: How Life Initiates Us with Dr. Rose Kumar Sep 02, 2020

In this episode I speak with Dr. Rose Kumar, founder of the Ommani Center and author of Becoming Real: Reclaiming Your Health in Midlife. She talks about how and why she left corporatized medicine 22 years ago to form her own private practice. She describes how 9 times out of 10 people intuitively know why they’re sick and how she practices medicine from a ‘how to transform the shadow’ perspective. She says that ‘getting over’ something can harm us, and how courageously making space for emotions prevents future illness. She describes the Four Body System, the difference between open and closed systems and how leaving a closed system is an act of self-love. She prefers the term ‘self-nourishment’ to self-love and encourages us to ask ourselves what nourishes us -- and do more of that.

EP 160: Moonshine Astrology Forecast with Kristina Wingeier Sep 01, 2020

Intuitive astrologer Kristina Wingeier is back for another episode of MOONSHINE to share her wisdom by providing us with a full astrological report for September 2020 (complete with a quick-reference cosmic calendar, breakdown of themes we can expect + luna-inspired rituals). Interested in how this all can be connected to flowers? We get into that too!

Week 1: 07:25 Week 2: 12:04 Week 3: 33:52 Week 4: 41:28

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EP 159: How We Adapt to Survive with Dr. Christina Compton Aug 26, 2020

In this episode I speak with Dr. Christina Compton about the role of doctors as health collaborators rather than authorities. From her experience working with patients, she’s found that asking deep questions is more powerful for true healing, and that finding a cure to any physical imbalance requires us to go within to find the answers. She describes how ‘fighting’ an illness causes disengagement and disconnection from ourselves, as does breaking the body into parts as with allopathic specialists. She shares that 99.9% of all physical imbalances have emotional/mental or spiritual/energetic causes, and offers one possible spiritual understanding of the virus situation that is occuring today.

EP 158: Creating a New World with Katie Hess Aug 19, 2020

In this episode I talk about how it’s time for all of us to direct our energy into creating a new world. We the people are powerful -- it’s time to take charge. It’s time to bloom. It’s time to create the lives we want, despite perceived limitations. Any frustration or anger we experience due to world circumstances can be used to infuse passion into our strengths, projects and life design. Rather than look to the external world of ‘what’s happening’, we can take decisive action toward re-imagining and re-creating our lives, and how we engage in our families and communities. I talk about flower essences to support our focus on channeling energy into creative endeavors and how that will create the world we want to live in. I share stories of women entrepreneurs, and some of the new projects we’re up to at lotuswei as a way to inspire you to take the reigns of your life, get off social media and make it happen.

EP 157: Find Yourself through Travel: A Journey to Tibet with Juliana & Mark Spicoluk of Boho Beautiful Aug 12, 2020

In this episode I talk with Juliana Spicoluk & Mark Spicoluk, founders of Boho Beautiful, about their trip to Tibet. A place I’ve always been intrigued by that has drastically changed in recent time, I wanted a first-hand account of their time spent there. Juliana and Mark have traveled all over the world for several years, and were surprised when their video got censored. I was curious to know more.

They described how meeting HH the Dalai Lama in India was the best day of their lives, inspiring them to visit Tibet. After a month-long process, they were able to enter Tibet and describe the contrast they experienced while in the country. On one hand, there is the breathtaking beauty of the landscape, filled with holy places at every turn and Tibetan people who are so kind and welcoming. On the other hand, the occupation of Tibet has led to the oppression of a culture/language, where there is control around freedom of speech, leading Juliana and Mark to be blacklisted from China because of what they reported. From the vast natural beauty of lakes and mountains, to the peacefulness of monasteries, to the multitude of passport checkpoints and retina scans, their trip was eye-opening in every way.

Finally, they share a profound story of Mark getting sick -- and how his dreams whispered to take a different path -- or risk losing his life.

EP 156: Your Unapologetic Destiny with Sarah Jenks Aug 05, 2020

In this episode I speak with Sarah Jenks about being unapologetic and breaking the rules so that we can become who we really are. She shares what prevents us from living life how we really want to -- and how to shift that. She describes the #1 fear that she sees in women on a spiritual path: outgrowing their partners, and talks about what happens when men get invited into the growth experience. She talks about the importance of being vulnerable to find our greatest strength, and how to identify your peak experiences to illuminate your biggest expression in life.

Moonshine Astrology Forecast with Kristina Wingeier Aug 01, 2020

Intuitive astrologer Kristina Wingeier is back for another episode of MOONSHINE to share her wisdom by providing us with a full astrological report for August 2020 (complete with a quick-reference cosmic calendar, breakdown of themes we can expect + luna-inspired rituals). Interested in how this all can be connected to flowers? We get into that too!

Week 1: 04:40 Week 2: 28:22 Week 3: 38:30 Week 4: 52:40

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EP 154: Insider’s Look at Medical Freedom with Jim Turner Jul 29, 2020

In this episode I talk with Jim Turner for an insider’s look at medical freedom. We talk about the importance of: being informed around all issues of your medical health and wellness, why it's so important to look at why people don’t get sick and how we must learn to live with pathogens.

He challenges us to question everything and do our own research: vaccine manufacturer immunity, the prevalence of vaccine injury, pre-existing conditions, drug interactions, historic examples of measles, swine flu and HIV and how there has never been a successful RNA vaccine. He describes a serious debate that’s occurring today that we'll never see in the mainstream media, and that we must search in peer-reviewed journals to find the truth. He elucidates how polarization cripples us into paralysis, but that the upside of what’s happening now is the realization that what we’ve been doing hasn’t been working -- now we can illuminate what works!

EP 153: Sacred Datura for the Collective Dark Night of the Soul Jul 22, 2020

In this episode, I talk about the healing qualities of the Sacred Datura flower. A highly poisonous flower, one of the only ways to access its healing powers is to work with a flower essence. I talk about what you may experience in working with this moonflower elixir and what it can catalyze within you. I share personal experiences and stories, and talk about how you can use the elixir for purification and finding light at the end of the tunnel during this collective dark night of the soul.

Note: Do not eat or consume anything from this plant. It is highly poisonous. It is only safe as a diluted flower essence or homeopathic remedy.

EP 152: Holistic Psychiatry & the Power of Choice with Dr. Joseph Yi May 27, 2020

In this episode I talk with Dr. Joseph Yi, board-certified holistic psychiatrist. He shares his personal story, from painful experiences in med school to becoming a musician to growing his business. He talks about why he doesn’t believe in ‘disorders’, using nutrition to get off prescription meds, and the tapering process. He describes the four pillars of mental wellness, combined with a strategy to not only get rid of toxic substances and foods, but also toxic people in your life. He describes connection as the opposite to addiction and how struggle in life makes us wiser and stronger on the other side.

EP 151: Cacao Flower: Plant Ally for Nourishment May 20, 2020

In this episode I talk about the magic of the Cacao flower, the value of healing crises and the importance of making yourself and your nourishment priority #1 in order to create the human embodied stability necessary in order to experience rapid personal growth.

EP 150: How to Tap into Your Knowingness with Lisa Reinhardt May 13, 2020

In this episode I talk to Lisa Reinhardt from Wei of Chocolate, who’s been caregiving her parents who are in their 90s. Last month her father passed, and she made the decision to move her mother cross-country even though conventional thought was against it. She describes their adventure, talks about the importance of a community and the power of spaciousness practices to help you tap into your own knowingness to trust yourself, even if the entire world believes you should head in a different direction. She asks us the thought-provoking question: What bold action would you take, if you knew you couldn’t fail?

EP 149: Human Design with Erin Claire Jones May 06, 2020

In this episode I talk to Erin Claire Jones about Human Design. She shares about the five types of Human Design, along with the nine different energy centers and how that makes each of us operate differently. She describes how we can use Human Design to create the optimum ways for us to work together, make decisions and approach life and love depending on the unique combination that makes us who we are.

Moonshine Astrology Forecast with Kristina Wingeier May 01, 2020

Intuitive astrologer Kristina Wingeier is back for another episode of MOONSHINE to share her wisdom by providing us with a full astrological report for May2020 (complete with a quick-reference cosmic calendar, breakdown of themes we can expect + luna-inspired rituals). Interested in how this all can be connected to flowers? We get into that too!

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EP 147: Fix Your Period with Nicole Jardim Apr 29, 2020

In this episode I speak with Nicole Jardim, author of ‘Fix Your Period’, about today’s prevalence of women’s periods disappearing -- even in their 20’s! She talks about why ovaries are shutting down, all the factors that contribute to hormonal imbalance and what we can do to create lasting hormone balance. She teaches how to take back ownership of your health and tune in to the language of your body.

EP 146: Being Your Own Healer with Deborah Hanekamp Apr 22, 2020

In this episode I talk to Deborah Hanekamp of Mama Medicine about bathing rituals, becoming your own healer, and working with the water element to set intentions into motion. We talk about the beauty of aging, heightened sensitivity and practices to reconnect with your divine beauty.

EP 145: Freedom from Self-Doubt with Katie Hess Apr 20, 2020

A solo cast about liberating ourselves from self-doubt - how a recent near-death experience showed me that fear does not exist in a state of awake awareness (being fully in the present moment). I talk about fear as an illusion of the unknown that only exists as a memory from a past experience or a projection into the future. I describe the difference between ‘letting go’ and ‘being with’ and the importance of mindful awareness anchors throughout the day to help us keep coming back into our bodies in the present moment. I talk about how ‘what if’s’ take us out of the now and create a state of tension based on illusion, and how meditation and flower elixirs are the most powerful methods to dissolve self-doubt and experience more freedom.

EP 144: Homeschooling: Discovery & Self-Awareness with Caitlyn McLelland Apr 15, 2020

In this episode I sit down with Montessori teacher Caitlyn McLelland. We talk about the opportunity for self-awareness, observation and experience-based learning while homeschooling and/or having our kids home at this time. We talk about how making a snack, folding clothes, watering plants or washing the car are just as important as the workbook from school and why that’s true. Caitlyn shares how fostering a natural state of calm focus in children may be as simple/profound as being aware of how we place a cup on the table. She encourages us to be self-compassionate, gentle and ok with being ‘wrong’ during this time, that there is no perfection, and she gives us tips for how to support our childrens’ natural love of discovery.

EP 143: Traditional Chinese Medicine & our Collective Purging of Fear with Erin Borbet Apr 13, 2020

In this episode, I sat down with Erin Borbet, to talk about Traditional Chinese Medicine and a five-element perspective on what’s happening in the collective. How is this time of purging fear and anxiety both individually and collectively affecting our meridians, bodies and minds? She shares food, practices and an acupressure ritual you can do with anointing oils to open your heart and expand your will, purpose and power.

EP 142: Radical Ok-ness During Rapid Change with Robin Sandomirsky Apr 08, 2020

In this episode I talk with Robin Sandomirksky; she shares about ‘radical ok-ness’ during a time of rapid change, when we are liberating collective and individual fears. She shares about how we can use this time to learn to feel connected even if we’re physically separate from loved ones. We can see what’s happening outside of us as a reflection of our own creation. Robin believes that now is a time to discover what we really LOVE, and that the answers are within -- so we can stop searching on our phones and laptops.

EP 141: Being with Yourself in the Wild Unknown with Katie Hess Apr 06, 2020

A solo cast about leaning into intensity to more quickly unravel your patterns and recognizing when our responses are disproportionate to what’s happening in reality. I share a couple of personal stories from this last week, and why it’s so important to take breaks to have compassion for ourselves and maintain a sense of humor with what arises. I share my personal viewpoint of this heightened emotional time (or journey into the unknown) as a catalyst for self-inquiry and swift purification of anything that holds us back.

Moonshine Astrology Forecast with Kristina Wingeier Apr 01, 2020

Intuitive astrologer Kristina Wingeier is back for another episode of MOONSHINE to share her wisdom by providing us with a full astrological report for April 2020 (complete with a quick-reference cosmic calendar, breakdown of themes we can expect + luna-inspired rituals). Interested in how this all can be connected to flowers? We get into that too!

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EP 140: Turning Inward with Katie Hess Mar 25, 2020

Now is the time to take charge and turn inward, to resist the urge to seek external stimulation and instead learn from our own inner wisdom and observe our emotional patterning for insights. I share the importance of staying neutral, being a leader and nourishing ourselves. I also provide a new list of flower essences for different types of needs that are arising this week and offer my favorite meditation program as a gift -- with 16-audio recordings designed to help you experience more calm, clarity and focus within minutes.

EP. 139 The Unshakeable You with Katie Hess Mar 18, 2020

A solo cast about the importance of reconnecting with the unshakeable part of you, along with a side of flower essences to keep your cool no matter what -- and a short meditation.

EP 138: Flower Essences for Being Seen Mar 11, 2020

In this short episode I talk about my recent experience preparing for and doing a TEDx talk. I speak about how to work with your fear of being seen. I share what flower essences I used, and how your body sometimes has a mind of its own and what to do about it.

EP 137: Holistic Healing for Pets with Dr. Josie Beug Mar 04, 2020

If you are a pet owner, you need to listen to this episode. PERIOD. I speak with Dr. Josie Beug, TCVM or Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medical doctor. She shares astounding research around the dangers of excessive allopathic treatment with pets, and the best way to be informed about side effects. She describes the issues related to diet and how most pet foods lead to chronic illness, and how to easily improve the diets of your pets, no matter what your lifestyle. We talk about the fact that most pets she treats have similar issues to their owners and why that is. Josie shares about her own heartwarming path to finding Traditional Chinese Medicine, flower essences, gem elixirs and the results she’s seen with not only animals but also in her own life.

EP 136: Moonshine Astrology Forecast with Kristina Wingeier Mar 01, 2020

Intuitive astrologer Kristina Wingeier is back for another episode of MOONSHINE to share her wisdom by providing us with a full astrological report for March2020 (complete with a quick-reference cosmic calendar, breakdown of themes we can expect + luna-inspired rituals). Interested in how this all can be connected to flowers? We get into that too!

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EP 135: Moonshine 2020 Year Overview with Kristina Wingeier Feb 26, 2020

Intuitive astrologer Kristina Wingeier is back for another episode of MOONSHINE to share her wisdom by providing us with an overview of the year 2020

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EP 134: Regenerate: Radical Resilience with Sayer Ji Feb 19, 2020

In this episode I talk to Sayer Ji about his new book called Regenerate. We talk about how we as humans are essentially walking crystals - that we’re made of a liquid crystalline water with an infinite potential access to energy and nourishment available to us through sunlight, plants, herbs and healing practices. He describes the miraculous resilience within the body to be vibrant and healthy, even in today’s wild world.

EP 133: Vulnerability in Business with Seven Teas Founder Jeremy Issakhrian Feb 12, 2020

In this episode I sit down with Jeremy Issakhrian, Co-Founder of Seven Teas. We talk about how being vulnerable helped him pivot into his wildly successful tea business. In a world where selling a product becomes a ninja training camp of rejection, business teaches us not to take things personally. We talk about entrepreneurship as a spiritual practice, and the importance of finding what truly moves you, so you can endure any hardships of building a business.

EP 132: Watercolor Mindfulness with Sarah Simon Feb 05, 2020

In this episode I talk to Sarah Simon about her mindfulness practices of being a watercolor artist, a gardener and a mother. We chat about the Enneagram and how it teaches you how to love people the way they want to be loved. We chat about creativity tips, pro-mom tips for creative kids, how to dissolve your inner critic and make a space that inspires you to create. We talk about how she got a book deal from Instagram, how she chose a publisher and how she designed her book tour. We talked about painting and drawing with watercolor, gouache and ink, whether for joy, business or processing life’s challenges.

EP 131: Moonshine Astrology Forecast with Kristina Wingeier Feb 01, 2020

Intuitive astrologer Kristina Wingeier is back for another episode of MOONSHINE to share her wisdom by providing us with a full astrological report for February 2020 (complete with a quick-reference cosmic calendar, breakdown of themes we can expect + luna-inspired rituals). Interested in how this all can be connected to flowers? We get into that too!

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EP 130: Mushrooms: A Lifelong Superfood with Four Sigmatic’s Danielle Ryan Broida Jan 29, 2020

In this episode I talk to Danielle Ryan Broida, herbalist, nutritionist and national educator of Four Sigmatic. We talk about mushrooms as teachers and healers of our planet. Danielle shares wisdom about her favorite mushrooms, and how they boost our vitality, help us sleep better, chill out and be more productive. She shares fun history, culture and herbal lore around mushroom superpowers and describes their energetic qualities and how they can sometimes be elusive to find in the wild.

EP 129: Chinese New Year Astrology: Rat Metal with Anjie Cho Jan 22, 2020

In this episode I talk with Anjie Cho, architect and feng shui educator about the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration, as we transition into the Metal Rat year. Anjie describes the overall quality of this new year, as well as the characteristics of each Chinese astrological sign, based on the year you were born. She shares what this year will hold in store for you and I share the flower essence blend that will be most supportive for you during the year. Anjie also shares some beautiful Chinese New Year’s rituals to intentionally invite in more auspicious energy into your life and space on Saturday, January 25th, 2020! Happy Lunar New Year! 新年快乐

EP 128: Flower Essences for Dogs and Cats with Katie Hess Jan 15, 2020

In this episode I talk about flower essences for dogs and cats. I cover specific flowers and blends for all different types of pet experiences and share how we can help our furry loved ones with flower remedies for things like: rescue trauma, hyperactivity, sadness when you travel, surgeries, thunderstorm/fireworks fear, jealousy, biting, heart issues, sore muscles, restlessness, exhaustion, fatigue, physical issues and during the death process.

EP 127: Redefining Power: Embodying the Queen with Stephanie Marango Jan 08, 2020

In this episode I speak with Stephanie Marango about redefining the concept of ‘power’ with concepts like ‘allowing’, ‘presence’ and divine feminine. We talk about the importance for women today to embrace the Queen archetype -- and why. She describes the value of experiencing the intensity of feelings as fuel for wisdom through vulnerability, and she teaches us the ‘Gunk meditation’.

EP 126: Moonshine with Kristina Wingeier Jan 01, 2020

Intuitive astrologer Kristina Wingeier is back for another episode of MOONSHINE to share her wisdom by providing us with a full astrological report for November 2019 (complete with a quick-reference cosmic calendar, breakdown of themes we can expect + luna-inspired rituals). Interested in how this all can be connected to flowers? We get into that too!

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EP 125: The Art of Receiving with Katie Hess Dec 18, 2019

In this solo-cast, I ask some fundamental questions about receiving: When does it challenge and stretch us out of our comfort zone? When do we feel like we must do it all? How much support, love and abundance can we handle? I reflect about receiving, prosperity, support and when we experience resistance to it. This podcast is not about having the answers; it’s about the questions that may lead us to personal insights.

EP 124: Adrenals, Thyroid & Ovaries: Connecting the Dots with Aviva Romm Dec 11, 2019

In this episode I talk with Dr. Aviva Romm about all things energy, from adrenal fatigue to thyroid balance, from signs of burnout to adaptogens to nourish your body. We talk about endometriosis, fibroids, cysts and excess estrogen in women today & simple remedies for balancing the endocrine system, connecting the dots between your adrenals, thyroid and ovaries.

Sailing Interior Waters Dec 08, 2019

In this episode I talk with Nadia Nedelchez, holistic practitioner from Uruguay about her business and use of LOTUSWEI elixirs and oils to help women in her country express themselves, have self-confidence, and trust that they have gifts the world needs. We talk about asking for what you want, how death catalyzed her into her business working with flower essences, and what being a holistic practitioners like in your way.

EP 123: Homeopathy: Prevention as Cure Dec 04, 2019

In this episode I talk with Ellie Whalen, founder of Sprayology. We talk about homeopathy, where it comes from, how it works, and how it is preventative wellness, with remedies for conditions that we can all relate to, like: lack of sunshine, poor digestion, cold/flu, environmental toxins and restless sleep. She talks about the importance of finding the root cause of imbalances and having a daily wellness practice, rather than waiting until we’re sick to nourish ourselves. We also talk about the challenges of running a business & Ellie offers advice to entrepreneurs.

EP 122: Moonshine with Kristina Wingeier Dec 01, 2019

ntuitive astrologer Kristina Wingeier is back for another episode of MOONSHINE to share her wisdom by providing us with a full astrological report for November 2019 (complete with a quick-reference cosmic calendar, breakdown of themes we can expect + luna-inspired rituals). Interested in how this all can be connected to flowers? We get into that too!

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EP 121: Business as Personal Growth with Clare Chiang and Katie Hess Nov 27, 2019

Clare Chiang lives in Singapore and manages the Flowerevolution Program for LOTUSWEI. In today’s episode, she interviews me about one of my favorite topics: business. We talk about an average day, how my businesses have grown & changed with me, and recent challenges. We talk about dance as a method for exploring our personal edges, and we chat about quirky, interesting things about Singaporean business culture and how spending time in Asia last summer was life-changing.

EP 120: Fermenting Wisdom with Sarah Owens Nov 20, 2019

In this episode I talk with baker and horticulturist, Sarah Owens, during her book tour launch of her third book: Heirloom.A James Beard Award winner, Sarah specializes in sourdough cultures and other types of fermentation, as well as locally-grown and heirloom ingredients.

We talk about why food preparation is so sacred and the beauty of making food with your hands. Hint: it transmits your own special essence to people who eat your food - through the microbiome (bacterial cultures) on your hands. We learn how working with unpredictable fermentation processes in food preparation can foster your own intuition -- helping you listen to and trust yourself more deeply.

Sarah is a proponent of using fresh-milled flours and sourdough starters that she’s personally developed, and she walks her talk: she’s made over 50,000 loaves of bread in the last 10 years and over 30,000 fermented grain cookies in the last two years!

Sarah talks about baking bread as one of her paths to self-awareness and self-care. We chat about the potential to gain personal insights during the alchemical process of baking bread, as well as the nature of fermentation, that it fosters cultures (both bacterial and people across the globe) and the spread of unique foods from around the world.

She describes how she travels the world to places like Mexico, Moscow, Georgia, Italy and Lebanon, teaching and learning about the fine art of fermentation in baking and cooking.

EP 119: The First Mess: Food Blogging & Self Love with Laura Wright Nov 13, 2019

In this episode, I talk with chef Laura Wright about what it takes to create her food blog that showcases seasonal vegan recipes with beautiful photographs and captivating stories. We talk about her experiences growing the business, from learning the best lighting for food photography to development of a newsletter and plans for cooking videos. Author of the visually stunning cookbook, The First Mess, she includes some of her seasonal plant-based recipes originally developed for the blog. We cover her inspiration for creating new recipes, her favorite savory flavors, and her advice to food bloggers and folks wanting to start their own business. We talk about how her business influenced her personal growth and how putting herself out there taught her to love and nourish herself.

EP 118: Money as a Path to Self-Awareness Nov 06, 2019

In this episode I talk with Sarah Von Bergen who helps people spend their time, money and energy on purpose. We talk about money as a path to self-awareness and how we spend as a reflection of our self-worth. We also talk about the power of ONLY indulging in foods you love, a helpful tip to avoid perfectionism, the impact of doing three self-care actions on your own personal financial bottomline (and maybe even your bottom, if it involves food). Sarah shares tips for traveling and living the life you want to live no matter how much money you make.

EP 117: Moonshine with Kristina Wingeier Nov 01, 2019

Intuitive astrologer Kristina Wingeier is back for another episode of MOONSHINE to share her wisdom by providing us with a full astrological report for November 2019 (complete with a quick-reference cosmic calendar, breakdown of themes we can expect + luna-inspired rituals). Interested in how this all can be connected to flowers? We get into that too!

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EP 116: Sex, Money & Flowers with Samantha Bulloch Oct 30, 2019

In this episode I sit down with Samantha Bulloch from The Alchemist Tree in Eastern Australia. We talk about her favorite flower essence and essential oil allies - for all issues sex and money, along with her favorite flowers + nourishing foods — and how to anchor plant medicine into your daily rituals.

EP115: Becoming the Conduit Between Earth & Sky with Frank Banuelos Oct 23, 2019

This week I invited Frank Banuelos to talk about his new moving meditation class that’s based on Qi Gong-style healing movements that are centuries old, passed down to him by his Tai Chi teachers. It’s an hour-long class of simple, gentle movements that cleanse the organs and build up internal chi energy. He weaves together three different movement systems. My favorite? The 5-Animal Play: you embody five different animals -- bear, tiger, deer, monkey, and crane -- which balance the five major organs of your body.

If you’re the type of person that wants to meditate, but finds it hard to sit still, this is the perfect moving meditation practice. Or if you’re interested in learning how to direct and work with your own chi energy for more radiance, vitality and strength, you’ll love this episode.

I interviewed Frank about Tai Chi in episode 28 -- for over a decade he’s devoted himself to the martial arts, self-defense, and meditative aspects of a Yang Style form of Tai Chi brought to America by Master Fu Yan Ni.

Along with Tai Chi, this class is now being offered at the SAN Center: 5-Animal Forms, 8-Brocade & Ancient Tai Chi Warm Up’s for Radiance & Longevity

EP 114: Embracing the Mystery - From ICU Nurse to Energy Work with Karen Betten Oct 16, 2019

In this episode, I talk with energy medicine practitioner Karen Betten of Limitless Living about her transition from ICU Nurse to energy work. She shares how certain emotions can cause physical issues, why Body Talk + the Franklin Method are instrumental in her practice + life, and how fight or flight stress can get locked in the body when you exercise.

EP 113: Aging is Better Than the Alternative with Kathy Nelson Oct 09, 2019

In this episode, I sit down with Kathy Nelson of Kabuki Spa in San Francisco to talk about getting comfortable with aging, as well as intuitive wayfinding in business.

EP 112: Moonshine Lunar Forecast with Kristina Wingeier (Pt. 21) Oct 02, 2019

Intuitive astrologer Kristina Wingeier is back for another episode of MOONSHINE to share her wisdom by providing us with a full astrological report for October 2019 (complete with a quick-reference cosmic calendar, breakdown of themes we can expect + luna-inspired rituals). Interested in how this all can be connected to flowers? We get into that too

EP 111: Free Yourself from Suffering with Robin Sandomirsky Sep 25, 2019

In this episode, I speak with luminary intuitive Robin Sandomirsky about the single most important practice she teaches people and businesses: how to unburden their internal operating systems with self compassion and experience more ease through pure awareness and embodiment practices.

EP 110: Unpacking the Mystery of Yourself with Kelly Brogan Sep 18, 2019

In this episode I welcome a colleague and a very dear friend of mine, women’s health psychiatrist, Dr. Kelly Brogan. I previously interviewed Kelly in one of my all-time favorite episodes titled, Ep 15: Telling the Truth in a World of Lies. This week Kelly releases her second book called Own Your Self, in which she explores what she calls the “five reversible physical drivers of so-called mental illness” and how to take a “deeper dive into the spiritual awakening and expansion that comes from reclaiming yourself from conventional medicine”. In this episode she shares tips from the trenches related to her own life and practice. We talk specifically about getting curious about your wounds, understanding your defense mechanisms, and putting more value and importance on practices that amplify your radiance as opposed to productivity and intellect.

EP109: Botanical Rituals, Protection + Empowerment with Samantha Bulloch Sep 11, 2019

In this episode I sit down with Samantha Bulloch from The Alchemist Tree in Eastern Australia. We talk about her path as a nurse working with children with cancer - to working with flower essences and essential oils as a naturopathic doctor. We talk about everything from rituals to protect yourself as an empath - to the wildlife and what it’s like to live in the Bush in Australia - to her practice working with women and men going through IVF.

EP108: Riding the Wave of Uncertainty with Lisa Reinhardt Sep 04, 2019

In this episode I speak with Lisa Reinhardt, founder of Wei of Chocolate. We talk about the upcoming hurricane that’s moving her way in Florida, and the last time she survived a hurricane, being without power for nine days with her 90-year-old parents. Most importantly, we talk about how to use uncertainty as a practice for freedom.

EP 107: Moonshine Lunar Forecast with Kristina Wingeier (Pt. 20) Sep 01, 2019

Intuitive astrologer Kristina Wingeier is back for another episode of MOONSHINE to share her wisdom by providing us with a full astrological report for Septmber 2019 (complete with a quick-reference cosmic calendar, breakdown of themes we can expect + luna-inspired rituals). Interested in how this all can be connected to flowers? We get into that too

EP106: Flower essences in the spa industry with Sharon Narduzzi Aug 28, 2019

In this episode I talk with Sharon Narduzzi - one of the most innovative spa directors in the hospitality industry - and we chat about flower essences in the spa and how being vulnerable makes you a better leader.

EP105: Exploring Singapore with Katie Hess and Taylor Rico Aug 21, 2019

In this episode Katie and Taylor talk about their travels throughout Singapore: the culture, the people, the lion and dragon dancing, and most importantly the food!

EP104: Living a Sustainable Life with Bob Zimmer Aug 14, 2019

In this episode I share an in depth conversation with Robert Zimmer of Zimmer Associates International in which we talk about his travel and work in the hospitality industry, his path in sustainability and spirituality, and the power of the Lilac.

EP 103: Flower Alchemy: Turn Your Chaos into Wisdom Aug 07, 2019

Each week on the Flowerlounge podcast I interview an entrepreneur, a creative or thought leader in wellness or natural medicine. In this episode we switch it up: I’m interviewed by Singapore reporter Bianca about flower alchemy, flower collecting, meditation, botanical treatments and our future plans for Asia.

EP 102: Moonshine Lunar Forecast with Kristina Wingeier (Pt. 19) Jul 31, 2019

Intuitive astrologer Kristina Wingeier is back for another episode of MOONSHINE to share her wisdom by providing us with a full astrological report for August 2019 (complete with a quick-reference cosmic calendar, breakdown of themes we can expect + luna-inspired rituals). Interested in how this all can be connected to flowers? We get into that too

EP101: Eastern Approach to Common Health Struggles with Kiya Hunter Jul 24, 2019

In this episode I ask Kiya Hunter for simple remedies to common health issues like headaches, digestive issues, and achy joints, from a Traditional Chinese Medicine approach. We talk about the dangers of drinking cold drinks & icing your injuries.

EP100: Ask Katie: Without Mother Nature You're Dead With Clare Chiang Jul 17, 2019

In this episode Clare Chiang + Katie have a conversation in Singapore about changes in our world, how flower elixirs have become critical for life today, and how a simple longing for a more meaningful life can unlock possibilities beyond your imagination. We also talk about drinking scorpion juice and butterfly elixirs, and how to tap into the magic of tide pool creatures.

EP99: Fearless Creativity in Social Media + Design with Justina Blakeney Jul 10, 2019

In this episode I chat with Justina Blakeney, founder of the Jungalow. We talk about about fearless creativity, why working your ass off is the secret to a successful business, and how to use failure + rejection to propel you forward in life.

EP98: Traveling through Taiwan: Food, Flowers + the Jungle Jul 03, 2019

Taylor and I get together outside in the Da'an Park in Taipei and do a special recording while in Taiwan. We answer all the questions submitted on social media about our travels, from food to flower collecting to what it feels like to be in the jungle and in another culture where we don't speak the language. We marvel at all the ways we love Taiwan, as well as reveal some of the craziness.

EP 97: Moonshine Lunar Forecast with Kristina Wingeier (Pt. 18) Jul 01, 2019

Intuitive astrologer Kristina Wingeier is back for another episode of MOONSHINE to share her wisdom by providing us with a full astrological report for July 2019 (complete with a quick-reference cosmic calendar, breakdown of themes we can expect + luna-inspired rituals). Interested in how this all can be connected to flowers? We get into that too

EP 96: Venomous Snakes, Poisonous Plants + Medicinal Curandera Practices with Christian Rodriguez Jun 26, 2019

In this episode I speak with Christian Rodriguez, native Costa Rican. We talk about the practice of being in constant evolution, venomous snakes, eating poisonous plants, his grandmother ‘witchdoctor’s’ healing practices and the effects of big agriculture on soil science and our microbiome.

EP 95: Change Your Mind with Plants with Brian Holley & Katie Hess Jun 19, 2019

in this episode of the Flowerlounge Podcast, I interviewed Brian Holley, former garden director of the Naples Botanical Garden ~ where we've several of the flower essences in our collection. We talk about horticulture therapy and saving endangered plants, along with his 42-page garden protocol for alligators, panthers & snakes. I talk about the flowers we collected there and their qualities: Black Bat Flower, Jade Vine, Giant Spider Lily, Clock Vine, Saraca, Shell Ginger, Rose of Venezuela, Shower of Orchids + Red Cup Water Lily.

EP 94: Flower Arranging as Therapy and Art with Morgan Anderson Jun 12, 2019

I talk with Morgan Anderson of The Flori.Culture about a culture of all things flowers, and how flower design can be art as well as therapy. She offers three botanical art/therapy practices that you can do at home to immediately bring the joy of flowers into your life.

EP 93: Growing a Garden in Your Heart with Kate Clearlight Jun 05, 2019

In this episode, I talk with Kate Clearlight of Plant Folk about cultivating a relationship with plants + flowers and how devotion to the Earth can become a spiritual practice.

EP 92: Moonshine Lunar Forecast with Kristina Wingeier (Pt. 17) Jun 01, 2019

Intuitive astrologer Kristina Wingeier is back for another episode of MOONSHINE to share her wisdom by providing us with a full astrological report for June 2019 (complete with a quick-reference cosmic calendar, breakdown of themes we can expect + luna-inspired rituals). Interested in how this all can be connected to flowers? We get into that too

EP 91: How to Host a Women’s Circle in Your Community with Becca Piastrelli May 29, 2019

I talk with Becca Piastrelli about how to truly be present with others instead of fixing or offering advice. We talk about questions to get people into their authentic truth and women’s circles: why they’re so beneficial + how to host your own women’s circle in your community.

EP 90: Why Screwing Up in Your Business is Your Best Asset with Ian Thompson May 22, 2019

In this episode I talk with entrepreneur, Ian Thompson, about the more subtle aspects of running a business. Less tactical + slightly more esoteric, we talk about how to grow a business around depth, meaning + the needs of your community instead of the bottom line. We talk about some of the most important, down-to-earth + least sexy sides of running a successful business: screwing up, speedy problem-solving and fast recovery times when shit hits the fan emotionally.

EP 89: Hot Messes, Gender Roles + Surrendering with Jai Sugrim May 15, 2019

In this episode I talk with yoga teacher, fitness expert + men’s health coach, Jai Sugrim. We talk about intense emotions, divine masculine + feminine + the importance of surrender for inner strength. Jai gives me the low-down on testosterone, what a ‘good man’ is + the value of vulnerability.

EP 88: Cooking is like Sex + Other Plant-Based Chef Tips with Summer Sanders May 08, 2019

In this episode Summer Sanders, Plant-Based Chef + Founder of Local Juicery in Sedona, Arizona, shares her favorite superfoods, why cooking is like sex, how to listen to your body + tips for running your own business. We cover pregnancy + postpartum tips, beauty rituals and the difference between craving vs. what your body really needs.

EP 87: Moonshine Lunar Forecast with Kristina Wingeier (Pt. 16) May 01, 2019

Intuitive astrologer Kristina Wingeier is back for another episode of MOONSHINE to share her wisdom by providing us with a full astrological report for May 2019 (complete with a quick-reference cosmic calendar, breakdown of themes we can expect + luna-inspired rituals). Interested in how this all can be connected to flowers? We get into that too.

EP86: Making Your Primary Relationship: Yourself with Robin Sandomirsky Apr 24, 2019

In this episode I sit down with luminary intuitive, Robin Sandomirsky, to talk about our culture’s habit of fleeing discomfort -- and our tendency to repress parts of ourselves that we deem as undesirable. We explore experiential + reflective practices for opening to allllll parts of ourselves. We talk about how to free ourselves from the trap of looking for love + how to make our primary relationship the one that we have with ourselves.

EP85: Mothering Children with Disabilities: From Hopelessness to Living Expansively with Heather Joy Magdelano Apr 17, 2019

In this episode I talk with Heather Joy Magdelano about her journey as a mother to two children with a rare genetic syndrome called Wolf-Hirschhorn. We get real about the complexity of emotions parents with kids with disabilities experience, along with caregiver’s burnout, how to avoid it + finding joy in deep acceptance. We cover G-Tube feeding to the fear of outliving your own child, along with flower essences + alternative therapies for kids with disabilities.

EP84: Insights from a Dead Body with Susie Knudsen Apr 10, 2019

In this episode I sit down with massage therapist Susie Knudsen, who after doing massage for 27 years, decided to take a next-level anatomy class to deepen her already phenomenal understanding of the body. She talks about her wild experiences cutting open + exploring a cadaver -- how it changed the way she sees life + the way she understands the body. We explore ah-ha insights about how + why the body holds tension and how we can unravel it consciously.

EP83: Flower Wine as a Medicinal Libation with Aaliyah Nitoto Apr 03, 2019

In this episode I chat with Aaliyah Nitoto, founder of Free Range Flower Wines, about the age-old practice of women making flower wines around the world. We talk about the business of flower wines, including: fermentation, tasting rooms, batch sizes and the difference between wine as a libation vs. medicine.

EP 82: Moonshine Lunar Forecast with Kristina Wingeier (Pt. 15) Apr 01, 2019

Intuitive astrologer Kristina Wingeier is back for another episode of MOONSHINE to share her wisdom by providing us with a full astrological report for April 2019 (complete with a quick-reference cosmic calendar, breakdown of themes we can expect + luna-inspired rituals). Interested in how this all can be connected to flowers? We get into that too.

EP81: Listening to your Body with Christie Hwang Jordan Mar 27, 2019

Christie Hwang Jordan is an Acupuncturist + Herbalist with an almost 2-decade practice in Chicago. We talk about listening to your body + heart as the single most powerful method for healing + transformation.

EP 80: Dangers of Birth Control Pill + Your Cycle's Superpowers Mar 20, 2019

In this episode I talk with Nicole Jardim, creator of ‘Fix Your Period’. We talk about the incredible dangers of the birth control pill, how to get off of it + what to do instead.

EP 79: Cancer as an Opportunity to Soften with Paige Davis Mar 13, 2019

I speak with Paige Davis about cancer as an opportunity to soften + be curious instead of engage in a battle. We talk about mindfulness practices, noticing how stress affects your body + how perspective is everything.

EP 78: Sensory Dinners, Healing Meals + Wild Foraging with Justin Booher Mar 06, 2019

In this episode I talked with Justin Booher about his work as culinary director for amor healing kitchen in Charleston, SC, where volunteer teen chefs + kitchen mentors create healing meals for people facing a cancer diagnosis. We also talk about sensory dinner experiences + foraging for wild edible plants + flowers.

EP 77: Moonshine Lunar Forecast with Kristina Wingeier (Pt. 14) Mar 01, 2019

Intuitive astrologer Kristina Wingeier is back for another episode of MOONSHINE to share her wisdom by providing us with a full lunar report (complete with a quick-reference cosmic calendar, breakdown of themes we can expect + luna-inspired rituals). Interested in how this all can be connected to flowers? We get into that too. To learn more, please visit: LOTUSWEI.COM/PODCAST

EP 76: Seeing the World as a Mirror + Practices for More Magic with Anjie Cho Feb 27, 2019

In this episode, Anjie Cho and I talk about tapping into the five elements for support + nourishment, methods to use when challenges arise in relationships, how chatter makes you blind and the meditative art of flower arranging.

EP 75: Joy with Katie Hess: A Story of Love + Death Feb 20, 2019

In this episode I talk straight from the heart, two weeks after the death of my sweet dog Joy who lived to almost 17. A super intimate episode, I talk about the experiences I had leading up to her death, her last breaths and afterward, at a time when it was super fresh. I talk about rituals, cremation, the bizarre qualities of grief, the beauty of death and how a direct experience of death enriches our lives + awakens our wisdom. May it demystify the death process + help us dive deeply into the beauty of something we all must at one time face: death. May it be of benefit. <3

EP 74: Chinese Medicine: Revealing the Root Cause of Your Health Issues in 20 Seconds with Juliana Bishop Feb 13, 2019

In this episode, I sat down with Juliana Bishop, a wildly creative herbalist with a knack for getting down to root causes of issues! We talk about everything from tongue diagnoses (amazing right?!) to the nuts + bolts of how traditional Chinese medicine works. She's passionate about helping people heal so that they can be the best version of themselves + I am beyond excited that she's signed on as one of our in-house practitioners + repeating guests of the podcast!

EP 73: Transformative Writing, Crapping Your Pants + Truthtelling with Tomas Stanton Feb 06, 2019

In this episode, Tomas Stanton and I talk about poetry, writing + spoken word as a means to get vulnerable, dig deeper, challenge our perceptions, open to the world and see ourselves in a new way. Tomas gives us a window into what his workshop will be like at our Speakeasy event on Feb 15th.

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