This podcast was first recorded in early June 2024, so when you hear us talking about Jupiter just entering Gemini, we are now almost a year on. Jupiter is still in Gemini but soon will be shifting into Cancer on the 9th of June 2025.

I continue my podcast adventure in this second episode of Wanderlust Herbal, with my next guest, Fay Johnstone, creative shamanic practitioner, Reiki and Qi Gong teacher, plant spirit guide and author.

Fay’s story is a beautifully winding one. We speak about her early path as a diligent 9–5er, climbing the corporate ladder in heels before plants began to whisper her back to herself. From a powerful awakening in an Amazonian ceremony in Ecuador to a flower and herb farm in Nova Scotia, Fay has followed the green thread through countries, careers and inner transformations.

In this episode, we explore:

✨ How Fay’s experience in Ecuador opened her to a deeper connection to nature and spirit

🌱 Her transition from office life to a path of plants guided by Reiki, journaling, and intuitive listening

🏡 The joys and challenges of becoming custodian of a unique botanical garden in Scotland

🌍 Growing food, herbs and building relationships with the lands that call you

💚 How plants travel with us energetically through memory, scent and presence

☕️ Brew a cup of your favourite herbal tea and join us for a plant inspired conversation.

✨🌿 Connect with Fay

* Website: fayjohnstone.com

* Substack: The Shaman in the Garden with Fay Johnstone

* Books: Plants That Speak, Souls That Sing / Plant Spirit Reiki / Shamanic Reiki Drumming

I’d love to hear your reflections:

* What resonated most for you?

* Do you have a plant that’s guided you on your journey?

* Who would you love to hear on the podcast?

Let’s continue the conversation in the comments 🌱

May we roam rooted,

🌳 Fiona 🌺🌿

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