Episode 103 is the third and final part of our three-part Flower Essence Series. In this episode, Justin and I explore the remedies that support us through the heavier passages of the inner life, the flowers for despair, exhaustion, guilt, trauma, and the deep burdens that come with caring for others. We look at how remedies like Larch, Pine, Elm, Sweet Chestnut, Star of Bethlehem, Willow, Oak, and Crab Apple help restore confidence, soften resentment, bring comfort after shock, and guide us through moments when we feel we have reached our limit.

We also explore the remedies for overcare, the states where love becomes pressure or control and where dedication turns into strain. Chicory, Vervain, Vine, Beech, Rock Water help us return to balance, offering care that honors both self and other, and leadership that flows from humility and joy rather than tension.

This closing chapter ties together the full arc of the series, inviting a deeper understanding of how these remedies support emotional integration, spiritual renewal, and a more compassionate way of moving through the world.

You can book a flower essence consultation at astralmeadow.com

IG @astralmeadows

Sources & Recommended Reading

Bach Flower Remedies: Form and Function by Julian Barnard (Flower Essence Society, 2002)

Bach Flower Therapy: Theory and Practice by Mechthild Scheffer (Healing Arts Press, 1988)

Episode 102 is the second in a three-part series on Flower Essences. In this episode Justin and I focus on the emotional heart, exploring how Dr. Edward Bach’s remedies help restore connection, empathy, and authenticity. We look into the flowers that speak to loneliness, oversensitivity, and disconnection, and how they guide us back toward balanced, heartfelt living. Dr. Bach viewed emotional healing as a return to our true nature, where we can be open without losing ourselves. These remedies remind us that compassion doesn’t require self-sacrifice, that solitude can nourish rather than isolate, and that staying rooted in authenticity allows love and vitality to move freely through every part of life.

If you enjoy this episode, stay tuned for Part Three, where we’ll explore the final group of remedies and continue the journey through Dr. Bach’s 38 essences.

You can book a flower essence consultation @ astralmeadow.com IG @astralmeadowsSources & Recommended ReadingBach Flower Remedies: Form and Functionby Julian Barnard (Flower Essence Society, 2002)Bach Flower Therapy: Theory and Practiceby Mechthild Scheffer (Healing Arts Press, 1988)

Episode 101 is the first in a three-part series on Flower Essences and features a conversation between my husband, Justin, and me. In this opening episode, we explore the origins of Dr. Edward Bach’s work and the deeper philosophy behind these gentle yet powerful remedies. We trace how Dr. Bach came to understand the link between emotional harmony and physical well-being, and how the 38 flower essences he discovered continue to support healing on the soul level today. In this episode, we focus on the first two emotional groups: the Remedies for Fear and the Remedies for Uncertainty. Together, we discuss how these 11 flowers help us find courage, faith, and trust when life feels overwhelming or unclear. Throughout the conversation, we also reflect on Dr. Bach’s view that healing is not about fighting illness but about returning to alignment with the Higher Self. His flower essences remind us that balance and peace are our natural state, and that even in times of fear or confusion, we can always return to the safety within.

If you enjoy this episode, stay tuned for Part Two, where we’ll explore the next group of remedies and continue the journey through Dr. Bach’s 38 essences.

You can book a flower essence consultation @ astralmeadow.com 

IG @astralmeadows

Sources & Recommended Reading

Bach Flower Remedies: Form and Functionby Julian Barnard (Flower Essence Society, 2002)

Bach Flower Therapy: Theory and Practiceby Mechthild Scheffer (Healing Arts Press, 1988)

Episode 100 features a conversation with Starla Yilmaz, a gifted Tarot reader, author, and creative visionary. With over twenty years of experience reading Tarot, Starla brings a depth of insight and intuition that shines through everything she creates. Beyond her connection with the cards, she is an award-winning writer and lifelong cross-stitch artist, blending storytelling, symbolism, and handmade craft into her unique spiritual and artistic practice.

Together we explore the inspiration behind her stunning original tarot deck, Butterfly Wisdom Tarot, as well as her creative process and how she weaves intuition and tradition into each design. Starla also shares her thoughts on cross-stitch as a meditative ritual, the inclusion of micro fiction in her guidebook, and how all her passions intertwine to tell a greater story of creativity and soul expression.

Social Media & Contact Links 

https://starlayilmaz.com/

https://www.instagram.com/starlayilmaztarot/

[email protected]

Episode 99 features a conversation with astrologer and psychologist Margarita Ivanova. With more than 30 years of experience, Margarita combines her background in psychology with the soul language of the stars to guide others toward healing and self-discovery. Her mission is to help people align with cosmic timing, uncover their unique gifts, and step into their highest potential. We explore how the North Node can reveal soul purpose, how to use planetary transits for life changes, and what it means to work with a void moon. Margarita also shares how astrology can support emotional healing, strengthen relationships through synastry and composite charts, and offer new insights with relocation charts. For those new to astrology, she gives practical advice on where to begin, what to look for in a good astrologer, and what to approach with caution. Toward the end of our conversation, Margarita offers her perspective on the final quarter of 2025 and the cosmic guidance available during that time.

Facebook: Margarita Ivanova- GitaWebsite: www.astrogita.comPhone: 773-4149756

Episode 98 features a conversation with Carmen Turner-Schott, a bestselling author, licensed clinical social worker, and seasoned astrologer with over twenty-eight years of experience. Carmen is the founder of Deep Soul Divers Astrology and the author of eleven books, including Sun Signs, Houses & Healing, Astrology's Magical Nodes of the Moon, and The Mysteries of the Twelfth Astrological House: Fallen Angels. Our conversation explores the wisdom of the zodiac and how astrology can serve as a tool for both self-discovery and healing. Carmen shares her unique perspective on weaving astrology with social work, helping people understand their soul mission, past lifetimes, and the transformative power of transits. We dive into her latest book Your Astrological Energy which illuminates the deeper meanings of the twelve sun signs and the energy they carry. Along the way we talk about her own journey into astrology, the ways our charts can reveal past lives and soul purpose, how the movements of the planets shape the unfolding of our lives, and the intuitive gifts found within the different signs.

Carmen Turner Schott Website
www.carmenturnerschott.com

Social Media Links for Carmen

Facebook Pages 

https://www.facebook.com/www.deepsouldiversastrology

https://www.facebook.com/CarmenTurnerSchottWriter

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/carmenturnerschott @CarmenTurnerSchott

Instagram: carmen_turner_schott_author 

Episode 97 features a conversation with Stijn Fawkes, a Dutch-born Germanic pagan, leader of the Tribe of the Greyhorn Pagans, and host of the Greyhorn Pagans Podcast. Stijn brings his passion for European pagan traditions, alternative history, and the power of story in shaping our collective consciousness.

At the heart of our conversation is the great question of Tartaria. Was there truly a lost civilization whose memory has been buried through mudfloods, timeline deceptions, and the rewriting of history? Together we examine how the World’s Fairs, ancient myths, and suppressed knowledge may point toward a deeper mystery about humanity’s past.

From Arthurian legends and tribal traditions to crop circles, cymatics, and the wisdom of the old gods, this dialogue is a journey into both the seen and unseen forces that shape our world. Stijn shares insights on community resilience, pagan revival, and the role of story in reclaiming our connection to the sacred.

Connect with Stijn and the Greyhorn Pagans:
 greyhornpagans.com
https://t.me/greyhornpagans 
https://www.instagram.com/greyhornpagans
https://x.com/GreyhornPodcast

Greyhorn Pagans podcast:
https://open.spreaker.com/KBNzA3KFnoiHMFaQ7 

https://youtube.com/@stijnfawkes 

Episode 97 features a conversation with Lotus Light, a multi-faceted artist, yoga teacher, intuitive healer, and soulful belly dancer whose creativity flows through painting, music, energy work, and movement. We dive into her spiritual journey and the many ways her art serves as sacred medicine.

She shares the inspiration behind her Goddess Oracle and Chakra Card decks, and how the creative process unfolded as a channeling experience. We explore how painting has become a healing practice, and the role that frequency-based sound work and music play in her life. She also speaks about her path with Reiki, light language, and card readings, describing what channeling feels like and how others can begin to explore it intuitively.

Our conversation touches on her relationship with the chakras, crystal meditations, and the tools that have been most transformative in emotional healing, inner child work, and recovery. She offers wisdom for those just beginning to unpack emotional wounds with gentleness and creativity, and she shares her vision for collaborative healing, unity, and what it looks like when people come together to create something beautiful in love and light.

This episode is a journey through art, alchemy, and awakening. An inspiring invitation to honor creativity as a bridge between spirit and healing.

Youtube.com/@lotuslightheart

Instagram: T.Wave.Designs

trinitywavedesigns.com

Episode 96 features a conversation with Shayn Jones, the host of the podcasts Bizarre Encounters and Inquiries of Our Reality. He begins by sharing what he’s learned through his own journey of exploring the unknown, and we dive into a wide-ranging discussion from the latest wave of UFO sightings and government disclosure efforts to the mysterious world of Project Blue Beam and whistleblower revelations. We talk about some different types of aliens and ask whether they’re real visitors or simply modern-day myths masking classified technology. We also discuss what these beings might want with humanity as well as how various cultures interpret their presence. Our conversation spans the origins of life on Earth, ancient folklore about the Fae and fairy realms, and how archetypes and myths may carry hidden truths. Towards the end, Shayn explains why it's important to keep a grounded perspective, emphasizing the importance of being skeptical but open-minded when investigating unknown phenomena.

"Inquiries of our Reality" podcasthttp://linktr.ee/inquiriesofourrealitypodcast"Bizarre Encounters with Shayn & Orin" podcasthttp://linktr.ee/bizarreencounters"Open Minds Media"http://linktr.ee/open_minds_media

Episode 94 features a conversation between me and my husband Justin as we explore the profound intersection of astrology and Carl Jung’s model of the psyche. We delve into how elements of the birth chart reflect core Jungian concepts such as the ego, shadow, anima/animus, and the Self, offering astrology as a symbolic language of the soul. Jung viewed astrology not as superstition but as a meaningful archetypal system, rooted in synchronicity and capable of revealing unconscious patterns while supporting the lifelong journey of individuation. In this episode, we reflect on the chart as a living mandala of the psyche, where each planetary placement corresponds to psychological forces and where myth, symbol, and personal experience converge to illuminate the inner landscape. You’ll hear how zodiac signs, planets, and houses express archetypal energies, how transits activate unfolding cycles, and how engaging with your chart can foster greater self-awareness, integration, and healing. As Jung famously said, “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life, and you will call it fate.”

Additional Resources

Jungian Symbolism in Astrology Alice O Howell

Owning Your Shadow Robert Johnson

The Planets Within: The Astrological Psychology of Marsilio Ficino Thomas Moore

Jung on Astrology 1st Edition  by  C. G. Jung  (Author) The selections and editorial introductions by Safron Rossi and Keiron Le Grice

The Astrology Podcast EP 141 with Chris Brennon and Safron Rossi titled- Carl Jung’s views on astrology.  A compilation of his writings specific to astrology.

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