The Flowerlounge With Katie Hess

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! Subscribe to the podcast + listen at:http://www.lotuswei.com/podcast #flowerloungepodcast

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. 

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  

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.

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’.

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!   Subscribe to the podcast + listen at: http://www.lotuswei.com/podcast   #flowerloungepodcast

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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!   Subscribe to the podcast + listen at: http://www.lotuswei.com/podcast   #flowerloungepodcast

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.

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 ch

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. 

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.

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! Subscribe to the podcast + listen at: http://www.lotuswei.com/podcast

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. 

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 Ya

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.

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.