The Plant Spirit Podcast with Sara Artemisia

#72 - Join us for an amazing conversation with Author, Bee Tender, Activist & Healer Michelle Cassandra Johnson and Leadership Coach & Racial Equity Trainer Amy Burtaine on the practical and mystical teachings of honeybees, including powerful lessons that the hive offers for collective healing in community and for our relationship with the more-than-human world.

In this episode you’ll discover:

• What bees can teach us about living through times of chaos and collective transformation 
• How they operate as a superorganism, always tending the health of the whole 
• How bees’ work in the darkness offers teachings in times of disruption and uncertainty 
• The language of attunement and how humming with bees is supportive for nervous system regulation 
• The sacred geometry of the hive and what bees’ ceremonial movements reveal 
• The ancient ritual of “telling the bees” and how the bees’ teachings support and inspire deep work in community healing centered on attunement and service to the whole 

Michelle and Amy also invite us to remember that everything the bees make is medicinal, and to reflect on our own unique gifts for our communities and the Earth at this time.

Michelle Cassandra Johnson is an author, activist, spiritual teacher, racial equity consultant and educator, beekeeper and intuitive and shamanic healer. She teaches transformative experiences nationwide. Michelle is a six-time published author. Her latest book, The Wisdom of the Hive, published by Sounds True and co-written with her best friend, Amy Burtaine, came out in May. Michelle was a TEDx speaker at Wake Forest University in 2019. She leads courageously from the heart with compassion. Michelle inspires change that allows people to stand in their humanity and wholeness. She lives in North Carolina with her husband, sweet dog, Jasper, and her honeybees.

Amy Burtaine is a leadership coach and racial equity trainer. Her trainings for meaningful social change include work with Google, the DNC, and the ACLU. With Robin DiAngelo, she is the coauthor of The Facilitator's Guide for White Affinity Groups.

Learn more about The Wisdom of the Hive: https://www.michellecjohnson.com/wisdom-of-the-hive

You can find Michelle at: https://www.michellecjohnson.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/skillinaction/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/skillinaction

Books: https://www.michellecjohnson.com/all-books 

You can find Amy at: https://www.amyburtaine.com/

Also stay tuned for Amy’s upcoming Radical Cackle Project

For more info visit Sara's website at: https://www.multidimensionalnature.com/
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Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@saraartemisia
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Learn how to communicate with plant consciousness in the free workshop on How to Learn Plant Language: https://www.learnplantlanguage.com/

#71 - Join us for a wonderful conversation with Folk Healer Denai Grace Fuller and Herbalist Katie Rose Molina Browning as we explore the nourishing wisdom of Marigold and how this sacred flower serves as both healer and a bridge between worlds. 

In this episode, you'll discover:

• The many names and folklore of Marigold, including how it connects to the light within us and the light of the Summer
• Traditional and ancestral ways that people have worked with Marigold
• Medicinal virtues of Marigold and how it creates pathways of light for ancestral connection

Denai Grace Fuller is a Belizean-born, 34-year esoteric practitioner interested in the indigenous cultures and traditions of her region. Named a healer at birth, she is a Tul'ix (Dragonfly) Indigenous Arts practitioner, an accomplished Tarot guide, teacher & storyteller, as well, she has developed classes in plant & herbal therapies, and is the founder of Moonflower Medicine, LLC.

Katie Rose Molina Browning is a Certified Herbalist, Flower Essence Practitioner, QiGong Instructor, Sound Healer & Earth Centered Ceremonialist. Her deep soul journey of connection with the wisdom of Nature and Earth medicine traditions has been the focus of her heart and career for over 25 years. She is the founder and director of Embodying Herbalism, an educational program and healing practice based at her home in Costa Rica. Katie weaves many sacred tools into her offerings to tend to your whole being. She receives clients both in-person and online; runs herbal mentorships, workshops & classes; facilitates healing circles and collaborates on holistic, life enhancing immersions and retreats throughout Costa Rica and the world.

Join Denai and Katie at the Ancestors Among Us retreat, October 29th – November 4th: https://moonflowermedicine.love/yucatan-retreat

You can find Denai at: https://moonflowermedicine.love/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/moonflowermedicine.love/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/denaigrace

You can find Katie at: https://embodyingherbalism.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/katie.embodyingherbalism/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/embodyingherbalism

For more info visit Sara's website at: https://www.multidimensionalnature.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/multidimensional.nature/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saraartemisia.ms/
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plantspiritherbalism
Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@saraartemisia
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@multidimensional.nature
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/multidimensionalnature/

Learn how to communicate with plant consciousness in the free workshop on How to Learn Plant Language: https://www.learnplantlanguage.com/

#70 - Join us for an amazing conversation with environmental activist and Rainforest Information Centre founder John Seed. In this illuminating episode, John shares his journey of awakening to the sentience of the natural world and how addressing inner disconnection from Nature is essential for true ecological healing.

In this episode you'll discover: 

• How spirituality and ecology are fundamentally interconnected
• A beautiful guided practice that helps us experience our ancient reciprocal relationship with plants
• The remarkable success of his experience in rainforest protection campaigns and understanding the ecological self
• How community-based ecological therapies can help heal our relationship with the living Earth and dispel the illusion of separation

John also shares profound wisdom on the value of connecting with the story of the emerging universe and practical tools to experience our interdependence with the plant world.

John Seed is an environmental activist and founder of the Rainforest Information Centre (RIC). He is an accomplished bard, songwriter, filmmaker, and co-author of "Thinking Like a Mountain - Towards a Council of All Beings." In 1995 he received the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in 1995, for services to conservation. He has spearheaded RIC's endangered species, climate change, Asian elephants, Ecuador and Cambodia campaigns. John has written and lectured extensively on deep ecology, and he’s conducted Deep Ecology workshops around the world for 35 years to help people strengthen the felt sense of our connection with the living Earth.

You can find John at: https://www.rainforestinformationcentre.org/
Breathing with Trees meditation: https://rainforestinfo.org.au/deep-eco/breathing.htm
IG: https://www.instagram.com/johnseed_deepecology/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnseed.deepecology/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/rainforestinfo
Books & Articles: https://www.rainforestinformationcentre.org/john_seed_articles_essays

For more info visit Sara's website at: https://www.multidimensionalnature.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/multidimensional.nature/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saraartemisia.ms/
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plantspiritherbalism
Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@saraartemisia
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@multidimensional.nature
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/multidimensionalnature/

Learn how to communicate with plant consciousness in the free workshop on How to Learn Plant Language: https://www.learnplantlanguage.com/

#69 - How can plants guide us through global transitions and help us remember our relationship with the natural world? 

Join us for a wonderful conversation with herbalist, author, and international teacher Pam Montgomery as we explore the profound wisdom of co-creative partnership with Nature and discover how plants are actively helping us heal our separation from the natural world. 

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Biophilia and the meaning of co-creative partnership with Nature 
• How plants are evolutionary pioneers, leading the way in spiritual evolution and raising consciousness 
• Stories of how plants appear as guides and helpers when we need them most 
• How to understand the ancient language of plant communication through light, sound, and vibratory resonance 

Pam Montgomery is an herbalist, author, international teacher, Earth elder and new-paradigm thinker who has passionately embraced her role as a spokesperson for the green beings and has been investigating plants and their intelligent spiritual nature for more than three decades. 

She is the author of two books one of which is the highly acclaimed Plant Spirit Healing; A Guide to Working with Plant Consciousness, and her latest book, Co-Creating with Nature. Pam teaches internationally and virtually on plant initiations, spiritual ecology, and co-creative partnership with Nature. She is the founder of the Organization of Nature Evolutionaries or ONE and was a founding board member of United Plant Savers.

You can find Pam at: https://wakeuptonature.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/pam.montgomery.589/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pam.montgomery.589

Books: https://wakeuptonature.com/learning/books/

For more info visit Sara's website at: https://www.multidimensionalnature.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/multidimensional.nature/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saraartemisia.ms/
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plantspiritherbalism
Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@saraartemisia
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@multidimensional.nature
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/multidimensionalnature/

Learn how to communicate with plant consciousness in the free workshop on How to Learn Plant Language: https://www.learnplantlanguage.com/

#68 - Join us for a wonderful conversation with Nature based Spiritual Coach & Author Rachael Cohen on plant allies to support winter wellness and balance in the nervous system during the holidays and new year. 

In this episode, Rachael shares wisdom on the connection between plants and supporting a shift from the sympathetic (fight-or-flight) to the parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) responses of the nervous system. She offers key insights on the importance of allowing ourselves to rest during the natural dormancy of winter. 

Rachael also shares plant wisdom on forest bathing and the benefits of working with seasonal herbal allies through the holidays and darker times of winter such as: 

• Cinnamon: Brings warming, grounding energy and abundance
• Rosemary: Supports boundaries, memory, and ancestral connection
• Lavender: Facilitates deep rest and space for storytelling
• Citrus: Supports connecting to the brightness of the returning light 

Rachael Cohen is a Nature based spiritual life coach, plant connector, intuitive medium and author. When her experiences as an environmental educator, wild animal specialist and mother left her anxious and distraught over society’s destruction of Nature, Rachael cultivated a creative relationship with plants that awakened her spiritual gifts and transformed her life. She first founded Infinite Succulent, specializing in plant art connections, and then Our Infinite Nature, for facilitating and growing spiritual connections with Nature. 

Rachael is the author of Self-Care for Eco-Anxiety: 52 Weekly Practices for Positive Personal Change Through the Power of Nature; Everyday Plant Magic: Change your Life through the Magical Energy of Nature; and Infinite Succulent: Miniature Art to Keep or Share 

You can find Rachael at: https://www.ourinfinitenature.co/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/ourinfinitenaturerachael/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ourinfinitenaturerachael
Books: https://www.ourinfinitenature.co/store?category=Books
and: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07PTPHV4S/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=814bc8f0-249b-471a-8bdc-01a5a72b46b3

For more info visit Sara's website at: https://www.multidimensionalnature.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/multidimensional.nature/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saraartemisia.ms/
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plantspiritherbalism
Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@saraartemisia
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@multidimensional.nature
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/multidimensionalnature/

Learn how to communicate with plant consciousness in the free workshop on How to Learn Plant Language: https://www.learnplantlanguage.com/

#67 - What ancient wisdom is hidden within the stories and myths of our plant allies?

Join us for an amazing conversation with Herbalist Guido Masé as we explore the intersection of plant mythology and clinical herbal medicine through his captivating storytelling and deep knowledge of folklore and science. As we settle into the darker months of the year - the traditional time for storytelling - Guido shares herbal lore of while revealing how these stories preserve profound teachings about plant consciousness and healing.

In this episode, you'll discover:
• How the plant mythology of Elder and Hawthorn contains hidden keys to understanding herbal medicine
• A powerful clinical case study featuring Hawthorn's ability to support emotional healing
• The fascinating science behind plant compounds like anthocyanins and their effects on human health
• Ancient landwork practices with Nettle and practical ways to be in community with green allies

Guido Masé RH(AHG) is a clinician and educator in the Western herbal tradition. He spent his childhood in Italy and has been living in Vermont since 1996. His practice interweaves clinical experience, mythology, and science. He is herbalist, principal scientist, and chief formulator at Traditional Medicinals, chief herbalist at Urban Moonshine, clinician at the Burlington Herb Clinic/Railyard Apothecary, founder and board member at the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, teacher in herbal medicine at the University of Vermont, and author of The Wild Medicine Solution and DIY Bitters.

You can find Guido at: https://www.railyardapothecary.com/
https://www.traditionalmedicinals.com/
https://urbanmoonshine.com/

For more info visit Sara's website at: https://www.multidimensionalnature.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/multidimensional.nature/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saraartemisia.ms/
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plantspiritherbalism
Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@saraartemisia
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@multidimensional.nature
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/multidimensionalnature/

Learn how to communicate with plant consciousness in the free workshop on How to Learn Plant Language: https://www.learnplantlanguage.com/

#66 - Join us for this powerful episode with Sara Artemisia as we dive into the potent portal time of Samhain when the veils between worlds thin. We’ll explore how our words and intentions are incredibly powerful right now, and the importance of connecting with the multidimensional, high-vibrational green beings of healing we call the plants. 

In this brief but impactful episode, we'll explore the microcosmic and fractal nature of healing and intention. 

Key insights include: 
* The power of words and Samhain as a liminal time 
* How plants are multidimensional, high-vibrational beings of healing 
* Connecting with plant allies such as Elder and Hawthorn 
* Entrepreneurial business is world-building, now is the time to ensure your vision aligns with your personal values and true self 

This episode is a must-listen for wellness professionals, empaths, and anyone seeking to work with the transformative power of plant consciousness while the veils are thin. It provides a unique blend of spiritual wisdom and practical advice, perfect for deepening your connection with Nature and personal growth.

For more info visit Sara's website at: https://www.multidimensionalnature.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/multidimensional.nature/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saraartemisia.ms/
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plantspiritherbalism
Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@saraartemisia
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@multidimensional.nature
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/multidimensionalnature/

Learn how to communicate with plant consciousness in the free workshop on How to Learn Plant Language: https://www.learnplantlanguage.com/

#65 - Join us for a wonderful conversation with Rev. Selena Fox on Nature spirituality and connecting with the magical aspects of herbs long associated with Samhain and Halloween.

In this episode, Selena shares beautiful wisdom on plant allies of the season such as Mugwort in experiences of inner vision, Mullein when lighting ceremonial bonfires, and Rosemary for remembrance when honoring those who have passed. She offers insights into age-old Samhain rituals such as Turnip carving, the significance of Apple trees, honoring cycles, and the interconnectedness of all life. Selena also shares her inspiring experience of legacy in prairie restoration and building community across generations as the Circle Sanctuary celebrates its 50th anniversary this coming Samhain.

Selena Fox is the Executive Director of Circle Sanctuary Nature Preserve, a two-hundred acre Nature sanctuary located in the Driftless bioregion of southwestern Wisconsin. An EcoActivist for more than fifty years, Selena was among the organizers of events for the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970 and is the founder of Circle Cemetery, one of the first Green cemeteries in North America.

Also known as Reverend Selena Fox, she is Senior Minister of Circle Sanctuary which has been serving Nature Spirituality practitioners worldwide since 1974. Selena writes and speaks on a variety of topics, including Celebrating the Seasons, Herbology, Pagan Ways, and Life Passages. She hosts the monthly podcast, Circle of Nature and shares rituals, chants, and teaching on social media.

You can find Selena at: https://www.circlesanctuary.org/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/selenafox/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SelenaFoxUpdates
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@selenafxcircle
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SelenaFox

For more info visit Sara's website at: https://www.multidimensionalnature.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/multidimensional.nature/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saraartemisia.ms/
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plantspiritherbalism
Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@saraartemisia
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@multidimensional.nature
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/multidimensionalnature/

Learn how to communicate with plant consciousness in the free workshop on How to Learn Plant Language: https://www.learnplantlanguage.com/

#64 - Do you know a young green witch or budding herbalist? So often I hear adults who discovered herbalism later in life say they wish they knew about the magic and medicine of plants when they were young.

Join us for a wonderful conversation with Herbalist and Writer Robin Rose as she shares about the joys and practical tips for helping kids (and those who are young at heart!) develop a relationship with the green world.

In this episode, Robin Rose offers key insights on how plants support us in becoming who we authentically are while connecting with a sense of happiness in being alive. She also shares steps on how to help kids safely explore and learn about ritual and plant magic, and how developing a connection with the natural world helps us cultivate our sense of inner wisdom.

Robin Rose Bennett is a story-teller, writer, and herbalist. She has been offering classes in WiseWoman Healing Ways: Herbal Medicine and EarthSpirit Teachings since 1986 - at herb conferences, festivals, clinics, medical and nursing schools, and most joyously, outside with the plants. She shares herbal medicine with gratitude for the loving generosity of the plants and the magic, mystery, and beauty of the web of life.

Robin Rose is on the faculty of the New York Open Center and the Arbor-Vitae School of Traditional Herbalism. She is also the author of two meditation MP3’s and the amazing books: Healing Magic- A Green Witch Guidebook to Conscious Living, The Gift of Healing Herbs, A Green Witch's Pocket Book of Wisdom, and The Young Green Witch’s Guide to Plant Magic.

You can find Robin Rose at: https://RobinRoseBennett.com
Books: https://www.robinrosebennettbooks.com/
On instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinrosebennett/
On facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wisewomanhealingways
On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RobinRoseBennett

For more info visit Sara's website at: https://www.multidimensionalnature.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/multidimensional.nature/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saraartemisia.ms/
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plantspiritherbalism
Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@saraartemisia
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@multidimensional.nature
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/multidimensionalnature/

Learn how to communicate with plant consciousness in the free workshop on How to Learn Plant Language: https://www.learnplantlanguage.com/

#63  –  Have you ever experienced connecting with an Anam Cara, or soul friend in Nature?

Join us for a wonderful conversation with writer and speaker Leah Rampy on the invitation to reconnect with the beauty, awe, and wonder of the world in these edge times that we now find ourselves in.

In this episode, Leah shares about the Celtic term Anam Cara which means soul friend, and how we can find this type of relationship with plants, trees, rivers, and places. She also offers insights on the power of listening and discernment in leadership, and how the global experience of climate chaos and biodiversity loss provides an opportunity to midwife something new and open to deeper states of connection with Nature.

After giving numerous presentations on the dangers of impending climate change, Leah Rampy became convinced that something was missing from the conversations. She then began a decades-long journey to understand what lies beneath our unwillingness to change our interactions with the natural world.

Leah Rampy is a writer, speaker, and retreat leader who weaves ecology, spirituality, personal stories, and practices to help people deepen their relationship to the natural world. She is the author of Earth & Soul: Reconnecting amid Climate Chaos and a frequent speaker on spiritual ecology and leadership in these uncertain times.

You can find Leah at: https://www.leahmoranrampy.com
fb: https://www.facebook.com/leahrampy.author/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/leahrampy/
Books: https://www.leahmoranrampy.com/books.html

For more info visit Sara's website at: https://www.multidimensionalnature.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/multidimensional.nature/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saraartemisia.ms/
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plantspiritherbalism
Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@saraartemisia
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@multidimensional.nature
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/multidimensionalnature/

Learn how to communicate with plant consciousness in the free workshop on How to Learn Plant Language: https://www.learnplantlanguage.com/