The Flower Essence Podcast

Heidi Smith joins us on the podcast to discuss her new book The Bloom Book and the practice of Flower Essence Therapy. Our wide ranging conversation touched on her passion for social justice, reclaiming feminine consciousness, and her collaborative approach to healing trauma.

Join Kathleen and Rochana with special guest Sarah Holmes, Clinical Herbalist, Herbal Highway Co-Host, and Teacher at the Blue Otter School of Herbal Medicine.

We chat about how she incorporates flower essences and "spirit doses" of herbal tinctures in her practice. And we go deep into conversation about the interconnectedness of mind/body/spirit, how spirit medicine does have physical affect and conversely, how physical issues can affect the spirit.

Full show notes and transcript here:

https://thefloweressencepodcast.com/fep-28-heidi-smith-and-the-bloom-book

Heidi Smith ~ Moon and Bloom

Website: https://www.moonandbloom.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonandbloom/

Kathleen Aspenns ~ Flora of Asia

Website: https://floraofasia.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/floraofasiaflowers/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FloraOfAsiaFlowerEssences/

Rochana (Ro) Felde ~ Wiseflower Wellness

Website: https://wiseflowerwellness.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiseflowerwellness/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wiseflowerwellness/

The Flower Essence Podcast

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0lu9bZLXWQCb0sIRcE1j3g

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We are all experiencing compounding stresses this year, from the Coronavirus and related financial, job, and school stresses. In California and the west coast, we are having severe wildfires causing evacuations and uncertainty, along with smoky air. Taken all together, we are reflecting on the strong need for Flower Essence support to help us stay resilient, hopeful, and kind to ourselves and others.

Full show notes and transcript here:

https://thefloweressencepodcast.com/fep-27-disaster-fatigue/

Kathleen Aspenns ~ Flora of Asia

Website: https://floraofasia.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/floraofasiaflowers/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FloraOfAsiaFlowerEssences/

Rochana (Ro) Felde ~ Wiseflower Wellness

Website: https://wiseflowerwellness.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiseflowerwellness/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wiseflowerwellness/

The Flower Essence Podcast

Website: https://thefloweressencepodcast.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefloweressencepodcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefloweressencepodcast/

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0lu9bZLXWQCb0sIRcE1j3g

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Kathleen and Rochana discuss the "fifth season" of Late Summer from both the Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic perspective. As we switch from the expansiveness of summer to the drawing in energy of fall, stress and worry can be exacerbated as the heat of the season starts to penetrate the field of the energy body. Flower Essences can support you in this time of inner and outer change.

Full show notes and transcript here:

https://thefloweressencepodcast.com/-26-late-summer-energetics

Kathleen Aspenns ~ Flora of Asia

Website: https://floraofasia.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/floraofasiaflowers/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FloraOfAsiaFlowerEssences/

Rochana (Ro) Felde ~ Wiseflower Wellness

Website: https://wiseflowerwellness.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiseflowerwellness/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wiseflowerwellness/

The Flower Essence Podcast

Website: https://thefloweressencepodcast.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefloweressencepodcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefloweressencepodcast/

Podcast Page: http://podcast.thefloweressencepodcast.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0lu9bZLXWQCb0sIRcE1j3g

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Tune in for a lighthearted discussion of Kathleen and Rochana's favorite flower essence books. We talk about books that have been influential in our development as flower essence practitioners and makers, and share our recommendations for those who wish to learn more about flower essences.

Full show notes and transcript here:

https://thefloweressencepodcast.com/fep-25-our-favorite-books/

Kathleen Aspenns ~ Flora of Asia

Website: https://floraofasia.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/floraofasiaflowers/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FloraOfAsiaFlowerEssences/

Rochana (Ro) Felde ~ Wiseflower Wellness

Website: https://wiseflowerwellness.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiseflowerwellness/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wiseflowerwellness/

The Flower Essence Podcast

Website: https://thefloweressencepodcast.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefloweressencepodcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefloweressencepodcast/

Podcast Page: http://podcast.thefloweressencepodcast.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0lu9bZLXWQCb0sIRcE1j3g

iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flower-essence-podcast/id1474309027

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Join Kathleen and Rochana with special guest Ruth Toledo Altschuler, Flower Essence Practitioner and Educator.

We are delighted to have Ruth join us again to talk about flower essences for this moment, to help us navigate dark times and difficult changes in our lives. We have essences to help us find hope, adapt to new ways of being in the world, and to build trust among ourselves and with the Earth.

Full show notes and transcript here:

https://thefloweressencepodcast.com/fep-23-collective-loss-with-ruth-toledo-altschuler

Ruth Toledo Altschuler

Website: https://essencementoring.com

Kathleen Aspenns ~ Flora of Asia

Website: https://floraofasia.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/floraofasiaflowers/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FloraOfAsiaFlowerEssences/

Rochana (Ro) Felde ~ Wiseflower Wellness

Website: https://wiseflowerwellness.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiseflowerwellness/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wiseflowerwellness/

The Flower Essence Podcast

Website: https://thefloweressencepodcast.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefloweressencepodcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefloweressencepodcast/

Podcast Page: http://podcast.thefloweressencepodcast.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0lu9bZLXWQCb0sIRcE1j3g

iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flower-essence-podcast/id1474309027

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DseINjlrCawv8yTHwHTpC?si=eQFaWz7oTCCqmn22NMDmcA

Join Kathleen and Rochana with special guest Sarah Holmes, Clinical Herbalist, Herbal Highway Co-Host, and Teacher at the Blue Otter School of Herbal Medicine.

We chat about how she incorporates flower essences and "spirit doses" of herbal tinctures in her practice. And we go deep into conversation about the interconnectedness of mind/body/spirit, how spirit medicine does have physical affect and conversely, how physical issues can affect the spirit.

Full show notes and transcript here:

https://thefloweressencepodcast.com/fep-22-spirit-medicine-with-sarah-holmes

Sarah Holmes ~ The Blue Otter School of Herbal Medicine, The Herbal Highway

Website: https://www.blueotterschool.com/bios-consultations/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blueotterschool/

Herbal Highway page on KPFA: https://kpfa.org/program/the-herbal-highway/

Kathleen Aspenns ~ Flora of Asia

Website: https://floraofasia.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/floraofasiaflowers/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FloraOfAsiaFlowerEssences/

Rochana (Ro) Felde ~ Wiseflower Wellness

Website: https://wiseflowerwellness.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiseflowerwellness/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wiseflowerwellness/

The Flower Essence Podcast

Website: https://thefloweressencepodcast.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefloweressencepodcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefloweressencepodcast/

Podcast Page: http://podcast.thefloweressencepodcast.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0lu9bZLXWQCb0sIRcE1j3g

iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flower-essence-podcast/id1474309027

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DseINjlrCawv8yTHwHTpC?si=eQFaWz7oTCCqmn22NMDmcA

In this episode, Rochana and Kathleen discuss the tricky topic of anger. Like all emotions, anger has a message and needs to be heard. In the season of Spring, this issue is particularly prominent, and we view it through the lenses of Chinese and Ayurvedic Medicine. Recorded 3/3/2020.

Essences and allies discussed during the show:

• Soul Support
• Aquamarine
• Holly
• Albizia
• Willow
• Rock Water
• Jadeite Jade
• Scarlet Monkeyflower
• Sticky Monkeyflower
• Mimulus
• Snapdragon

Full show notes and transcript here:

https://thefloweressencepodcast.com/fep21-exploring-anger

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https://floraofasia.com/

Rochana's website

https://wiseflowerwellness.com/

Rachel Singleton of LightBringer Essences joins us on the podcast to discuss how to meet these challenging times with the help of flower essences. She shares her insights on soothing the heart and opening the crown chakra to find balance and calm during the global coronavirus pandemic.

Essences and allies discussed during the show:

• Hawthorn Blossom and Hawthorn Berry
• Light Support
• Angel Star
• Grass of Parnassus
• Chickweed
• Cerato
• Little Cerato
• One-Flowered Wintergreen
• Calendula

Full show notes and transcript here: http://thefloweressencepodcast.com/fep20-holding-space-and-shining-light-with-rachel-singleton

Flower Essence Practitioners Kathleen and Rochana talk about the stress of the pandemic and how to use flower essences and a variety of wellness tools to steady your nervous system, calm anxiety and worry, and get grounded in your body. Managing your stress will help your immune system work better, and help you feel better as we all work our way through this time of great challenge.

Links to essences, resources, and full transcript here:

https://thefloweressencepodcast.com/fep-19-pandemic-stress/

Kathleen Aspenns ~ Flora of Asia

Website: https://floraofasia.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/floraofasiaflowers/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FloraOfAsiaFlowerEssences/

Rochana (Ro) Felde ~ Wiseflower Wellness

Website: https://wiseflowerwellness.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiseflowerwellness/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wiseflowerwellness/

The Flower Essence Podcast

Website: https://thefloweressencepodcast.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefloweressencepodcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefloweressencepodcast/

Podcast Page: http://podcast.thefloweressencepodcast.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0lu9bZLXWQCb0sIRcE1j3g

iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flower-essence-podcast/id1474309027

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DseINjlrCawv8yTHwHTpC?si=eQFaWz7oTCCqmn22NMDmcA

Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2e6931c0-3bfb-489a-8eaf-67654c68d706/The-Flower-Essence-Podcast

Most of us enjoy the energy and enthusiasm of spring, but there are challenges as well. In this episode, we discuss the season from the perspectives of various world traditions, how to support liver detoxification in spring, what to do about grouchiness and irritability, and how to maintain focus and momentum to accomplish your goals.