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 October 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

In this episode, I speak with luminary intuitive Robin Sandomirsky about the single most important practice she teaches people and businesses: how to unburden their internal operating systems with self compassion and experience more ease through pure awareness and embodiment practices.

In this episode I welcome a colleague and a very dear friend of mine, women’s health psychiatrist, Dr. Kelly Brogan.  I previously interviewed Kelly in one of my all-time favorite episodes titled, Ep 15: Telling the Truth in a World of Lies.  This week Kelly releases her second book called Own Your Self, in which she explores what she calls the “five reversible physical drivers of so-called mental illness” and how to take a “deeper dive into the spiritual awakening and expansion that comes from reclaiming yourself from conventional medicine”. In this episode she shares tips from the trenches related to her own life and practice. We talk specifically about getting curious about your wounds, understanding your defense mechanisms, and putting more value and importance on practices that amplify your radiance as opposed to productivity and intellect.

In this episode I sit down with Samantha Bulloch from The Alchemist Tree in Eastern Australia. We talk about her path as a nurse working with children with cancer - to working with flower essences and essential oils as a naturopathic doctor. We talk about everything from rituals to protect yourself as an empath - to the wildlife and what it’s like to live in the Bush in Australia - to her practice working with women and men going through IVF. 

In this episode I speak with Lisa Reinhardt, founder of Wei of Chocolate. We talk about the upcoming hurricane that’s moving her way in Florida, and the last time she survived a hurricane, being without power for nine days with her 90-year-old parents. Most importantly, we talk about how to use uncertainty as a practice for freedom. 

Intuitive astrologer Kristina Wingeier is back for another episode of MOONSHINE to share her wisdom by providing us with a full astrological report for Septmber 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

In this episode I talk with Sharon Narduzzi - one of the most innovative spa directors in the hospitality industry - and we chat about flower essences in the spa and how being vulnerable makes you a better leader. 

In this episode Katie and Taylor talk about their travels throughout Singapore: the culture, the people, the lion and dragon dancing, and most importantly the food!

In this episode I share an in depth conversation with Robert Zimmer of Zimmer Associates International in which we talk about his travel and work in the hospitality industry, his path in sustainability and spirituality, and the power of the Lilac.

Each week on the Flowerlounge podcast I interview an entrepreneur, a creative or thought leader in wellness or natural medicine. In this episode we switch it up: I’m interviewed by Singapore reporter Bianca about flower alchemy, flower collecting, meditation, botanical treatments and our future plans for Asia. 

Intuitive astrologer Kristina Wingeier is back for another episode of MOONSHINE to share her wisdom by providing us with a full astrological report for August 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

In this episode I ask Kiya Hunter for simple remedies to common health issues like headaches, digestive issues, and achy joints, from a Traditional Chinese Medicine approach. We talk about the dangers of drinking cold drinks & icing your injuries.

In this episode Clare Chiang + Katie have a conversation in Singapore about changes in our world, how flower elixirs have become critical for life today, and how a simple longing for a more meaningful life can unlock possibilities beyond your imagination. We also talk about drinking scorpion juice and butterfly elixirs, and how to tap into the magic of tide pool creatures. 

In this episode I chat with Justina Blakeney, founder of the Jungalow. We talk about about fearless creativity, why working your ass off is the secret to a successful business, and how to use failure + rejection to propel you forward in life.

Taylor and I get together outside in the Da'an Park in Taipei and do a special recording while in Taiwan. We answer all the questions submitted on social media about our travels, from food to flower collecting to what it feels like to be in the jungle and in another culture where we don't speak the language. We marvel at all the ways we love Taiwan, as well as reveal some of the craziness.  

Intuitive astrologer Kristina Wingeier is back for another episode of MOONSHINE to share her wisdom by providing us with a full astrological report for July 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

In this episode I speak with Christian Rodriguez, native Costa Rican. We talk about the practice of being in constant evolution, venomous snakes, eating poisonous plants, his grandmother ‘witchdoctor’s’ healing practices and the effects of big agriculture on soil science and our microbiome.

in this episode of the Flowerlounge Podcast, I interviewed Brian Holley, former garden director of the Naples Botanical Garden ~ where we've several of the flower essences in our collection. We talk about horticulture therapy and saving endangered plants, along with his 42-page garden protocol for alligators, panthers & snakes. I talk about the flowers we collected there and their qualities: Black Bat Flower, Jade Vine, Giant Spider Lily, Clock Vine, Saraca, Shell Ginger, Rose of Venezuela, Shower of Orchids + Red Cup Water Lily.

I talk with Morgan Anderson of The Flori.Culture about a culture of all things flowers, and how flower design can be art as well as therapy. She offers three botanical art/therapy practices that you can do at home to immediately bring the joy of flowers into your life. 

In this episode, I talk with Kate Clearlight of Plant Folk about cultivating a relationship with plants + flowers and how devotion to the Earth can become a spiritual practice.