The Flower Essence Podcast
Episodes
FEP84 Advanced Flower Essence Healing with David Dalton
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Our friend and teacher David Dalton returns to the pod to talk about his new book, Advanced Flower Essence Healing: New Frontiers in the Field of Bac...
FEP83 Adoption Trauma & Healing with Charlene Briggs
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joining us to talk about the energetics of adoption trauma and healing with flower essences is Charlene Briggs of Botanical Energetics. As a Flower Es...
FEP82 Flower Essences & Prayer with Heidi Smith
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kathleen and Rochana welcome Heidi Smith back to the podcast! Author of The Bloom Book - A Flower Essence Guide to Cosmic Balance, Heidi is a psychoso...
FEP81 The Gift of Soul-Aligned Community
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kathleen and Rochana discuss the magical and healing benefits of belonging to a safe and soul-aligned community, while acknowledging the challenges fa...
FEP80 Windows of Plant Perception | Learning to read the book of Nature
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kathleen and Rochana introduce the 12 Windows of Plant Perception, a multi-dimensional approach to plant study developed by the Flowe...
FEP79 Bach Flowers for Relationship Patterns
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kathleen and Rochana bring you an excerpt from their new course, Bach Flower Foundations, now open for registration at the School for...
FEP78 Impostor Syndrome: Flower Essences to Quiet the Inner Critic
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt like an impostor when presenting yourself in a new job, role, or project? It's a common obstacle when putting ourselves "out there"...
FEP77 Finding Peace and Clarity in Chaotic Times
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With all that's going on in the world, many are struggling to stay grounded, find perspective and feel a sense of stability. It's a crucial time to ma...
FEP76 Psychic Self-Defense with Gemstones & Essences | Nicholas Pearson
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nicholas Pearson returns to the podcast after the release of his latest book, Crystals for Psychic Self-Defense. Starting with a grounded understandin...
FEP75 Tapping into Creativity for Vitality & Healing
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kathleen Aspenns and Rochana Felde are joined by Ruth Toledo Altschuler to embrace the energy of creativity as a lifeline that sustains us with aliven...
FEP74 Drowning in Overwhelm? Build resilience with flower essences and gem elixirs
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kathleen and Rochana dive into the current energy of overwhelm that so many are feeling. We bring in our favorite tried and true flo...
FEP73 Expanding Your Understanding of Bach Flowers with Ruth Toledo Altschuler
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kathleen and Rochana welcome back our partner in the School for Flower Essence Studies, Ruth Toledo Altschuler. During these times ...
FEP72 Shamanic Plant Teachers & Animal Spirit Medicine with Matthew Wood
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore herbs, flower essences, and homeopathy through a shamanic lens with celebrated herbalist, author, and teacher Matthew Wood...
FEP71 Connecting to the Unseen World with Help from Flower Essences
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded during the liminal time of year when the veil between the worlds is thin (Halloween, Samhain, Day of the Dead), Rochana and Kathleen discuss ...
FEP70 Getting Triggered! Strategies for Coping and Increasing Resilience
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katheen and Rochana navigate the nervous system responses when triggered or emotionally activated. How do we recognize when it's happ...
FEP69 Finding Your Purpose with Support from Nature
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we dive into the concept of life purpose, what that means, and how to uncover and pursue it with support from Nature and the flower es...
FEP68 Calming & Soothing the Nervous System
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is an excerpt from an upcoming course we're working on, Foundations in Flower Essence Therapy, which will be available from the School fo...
FEP67 Creating Potent Flower Essences Formulas with Lindsay Fauntleroy
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lindsay Fauntleroy joins us in exploring creative methods of formulating potent flower essence blends. Lindsay is a medicine maker, acupuncturist, aut...
FEP66 Starting a Flower Essence Business Practice
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kathleen and Rochana discuss what it's like on the business side of being a Flower Essence Practitioner. We share our stories and som...
FEP65 Creating an Abundance Mindset with Sara Artemisia
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sara Artemisia returns to the podcast in this illuminating episode about money consciousness. Sara is a Plant Spirit Wisdom Teacher, Flower Essence Pr...
FEP64 Flower Essence Myths & Misconceptions
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kathleen and Rochana address misconceptions about flower essences and how they work. Get answers to these common questions and concerns: Will they...
FEP63 Cultivating your Power of Discernment
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Misinformation, Disinformation, Propaganda, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Fakes, Brainwashing, Phishing, Spam, Scammers, PsyOps, Cults, and sleazy Mar...
FEP62 Deep Flower Essence Integration with Tracy O'Meara Smith
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Australian Flower Essence Practitioner Tracy O'Meara Smith! Tracy combines Flower Essence Therapy with a gentle and holistic form of bodywork (...
FEP61 The Flower Essence Renaissance with Ruth Toledo Altschuler
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder how we got from Dr. Bach's research to where we are today? In the late 1970s and 80s there was a simultaneous explosion of new flower esse...
FEP60 The 5 Elements of Stress & Anxiety with Lindsay Fauntleroy
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we welcome Lindsay Fauntleroy back to the podcast! Lindsay is a medicine maker, educator, acupuncturist, and the author of In Our...
FEP59 Feminine Empowerment with Flower Essences
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We went to the movies! And saw Barbie! This was a rare treat for us, as we live on opposite sides of the county. We laughed so hard, then had a great ...
FEP58 Essence Making as a Spiritual Practice
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about the co-creative act of making a flower essence as a spiritual or self-development practice in and of itself? It requires s...
FEP57 Bach Flowers vs. Modern Essences
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kathleen and Rochana explore the relevance of the classic Bach flower remedies in today's increasingly complex and overwhelming world...
FEP56 Coming Home to Earth: How plants, animals, and elemental forces help us re-bond with earth and restore embodiment
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome Ruth Toledo Altschuler back to the podcast as we record a session for our upcoming Flower Essence Alchemy event! The three of us share our ...
FEP55 Essences for the Astrology of Now with Moses Siregar
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kathleen and Rochana speak to expert Locational Astrologer, Moses Siregar, who combines western and Vedic astrology in the unique fie...
FEP54 Flower Essences for Mental Health with Maureen Clancy
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trauma therapist Maureen Clancy joins us on the podcast to chat about supporting mental health with flower essences. Discover Maureen's favorite essen...
FEP53 Going with the Flow: Cultivating receptivity and calm flexibility
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rather than setting New Year's resolutions and diving headfirst to start smashing goals on January 1st, Kathleen and Rochana talk about a more Nature-...
FEP52 Myth, Magic, and Mystery of the Artemisias
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in an enchanting exploration of the Artemisia plants—Mugworts, Wormwoods, and Sagebrushes—as we share stories and experiences of working w...
FEP51 Energetic & Emotional Detox with Flower Essences
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling weighed down by the energy of others, the constant bombardment of information, or the emotional drama and violence that pervades our m...
FEP50 Botanical Families as a Guide to Flower Essences
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ruth Toledo Altschuler joins us for our 50th show! As a returning guest of the podcast and partner in the Flower Essence Conference, you'll most li...
FEP49 The Five Elements as Soul Medicine with Lindsay Fauntleroy
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are absolutely thrilled to have Lindsay Fauntleroy as our guest this month! Lindsay is an educator, acupuncturist, director of The Spirit Seed, and...
FEP48 Soul Purpose & The Divine Feminine with Sara Artemisia
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This month we are joined by Sara Artemisia — a Flower Essence Practitioner, Plant Spirit Wisdom Teacher, and host of the Plant Spirit Podcast and th...
FEP47 Listening to the Ancients
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a deep dive into the plant signatures and flower essence energetics of our two favorite trees: Redwood and Magnolia. These ancient beings ...
FEP46 Sharing the Legacy of Flower Essence Therapy
23 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kathleen and Rochana welcome Ruth Toledo Altschuler to talk about our current collaboration together—organizing the online Flower Essence Conference...
FEP45 Plant Spirit Magick with Nicholas Pearson
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Rochana and Kathleen welcome Nicholas Pearson back to the podcast to talk about his new book, Flower Essences from the Witch's Garden...
FEP44 The Courageous Heart
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kathleen and Rochana explore what it means to maintain heart-centered courage in the face of extended adversity — notably during the pandemic and na...
FEP43 Self-Acceptance
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kathleen and Rochana talk about fully loving and accepting ourselves, foibles and all. What holds us back from accepting ourselves without conditions?...
FEP42 Feeling Blue
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling blue these days? You're not alone. This month Rochana and Kathleen cover the topic of depression and the constellation of difficult emotional ...
FEP41 Healing Toxic Shame
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kathleen and Rochana explore the challenging terrain of toxic shame that is forged by experiences of emotional and physical abuse. Flower essences can...
FEP40 Astrological Influences with Isha Lerner
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a wide ranging discussion with Isha Lerner – astrologer, author, flower essence producer and consultant – as we explore the intersecti...
FEP39 Essences for Star Wars Characters
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a lighthearted episode where Rochana and Kathleen discuss which flower essences they would recommend for Star Wars characters. It is a fun...
FEP38 Bach Flowers & Chinese Medicine with Loey Colebeck
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Flower Essence Practitioner and Educator, Loyola Colebeck, returns to the podcast to share her insights on using Bach flower essences within the lens ...
FEP37 Essence Adventures with David Dalton
19 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rochana and Kathleen interview David Dalton, a pioneering flower essence producer, practitioner, educator, founder of Delta Gardens, and author of Sta...
FEP36 Essence Making Experiences
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what it is like to make a flower essence? In this episode, Rochana and Kathleen share their stories of essence making and conne...
FEP35 Gem Elixirs with Nicholas Pearson
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest Nicholas Pearson, author of many books including Crystal Basics, joins us to talk about Gem Elixirs (also known as crystal or gem essences)....
FEP34 Flower Essence 101 - Rescue Remedy
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rescue Remedy, Dr Bach's calming essence for stress, emergencies and trauma, is often the first experience with flower essences. In this episode we sh...
FEP33 Soothing Anxious Dogs with Kathleen Aspenns
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Helping dogs and their people is one of Kathleen's specialties, and recently she released a new course on Udemy to teach pet parents how to use flower...
FEP32 Understanding Trauma with Loyola Colebeck
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a discussion on a trauma-informed process using flower essences to unfreeze stuck emotions, heal old wounds, and release ancestral traumas...
FEP31 Isolation and Loneliness
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As we move into the dark Winter season, the usual options for connection and celebration are not available to us this year. What can we do to support ...
FEP30 Embracing Sensitivity with Rochana Felde
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we turn the spotlight on Rochana and her work with the Highly Sensitive Person. Her personal journey as an HSP working in the corporat...
FEP29 Cultivating Resilience
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Resilience is a quality we are all being challenged to cultivate in this time. In our discussion, we talk about flower essences we rely on for ourselv...
FEP28 Heidi Smith and The Bloom Book
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
FEP27 Disaster Fatigue
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are all experiencing compounding stresses this year, from the Coronavirus and related financial, job, and school stresses. In California and the we...
FEP26 Late Summer Energetics
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kathleen and Rochana discuss the "fifth season" of Late Summer from both the Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic perspective. As we switch from the expansi...
FEP25 Our Favorite Books
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
FEP23 Collective Loss with Ruth Toledo-Altschuler
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kathleen and Rochana with special guest Ruth Toledo Altschuler, Flower Essence Practitioner and Educator. We are delighted to have Ruth join us a...
FEP22 Spirit Medicine with Sarah Holmes
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kathleen and Rochana with special guest Sarah Holmes, Clinical Herbalist, Herbal Highway Co-Host, and Teacher at the Blue Otter School of Herbal ...
FEP21 Exploring Anger
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
FEP20 Holding Space and Shining Light with Rachel Singleton
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
FEP19 Pandemic Stress
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
FEP18 The Spring Season
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
FEP 17 Tending The Heart
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Emotions such as grief and heartbreak can lodge in our hearts. Join us for a discussion of flower and gem essences to heal your heart.
FEP16 Plant Attunement
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are often asked how we know what a flower essence does. In this episode, we share tips to develop a personal relationship with Nature intelligence ...
FEP15 Ruth Toledo Altschuler on the Inner Marriage [Interview]
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ruth shares her insights and wisdom from decades of practice of flower essence therapy and education. Her focus is on the Soul Journey and helps her c...
FEP14 The Winter Season
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Each season has challenges, and in Winter our spirits can struggle with lack of sunlight, SAD, low moods exacerbated by the inability to get out as mu...
FEP13 Holiday Travel & Social Anxiety [Holiday Coping Strategies]
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn coping strategies for holiday travel and family gatherings. Flower essences can help sensitives with the stress of travel and navigating airport...
FEP12 Emergency Essences
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The recent wildfires here in California resulted in stress, dislocation, and crisis for residents and their pets. Flower Essence formulas can be vital...
FEP11 Family and The Holidays
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Not everyone has warm and easy holiday gatherings ahead. Lots of us have challenging family relationships, stressful travel, and uncomfortable gatheri...
FEP10 Essences for Pets
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Animals love flower essences! Learn how to use flower essences to help your pet with issues like barking, separation anxiety, and general household st...
FEP09 Focus
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We are all immersed in an overstimulating world with constant and distracting inputs. Flower Essences can help you calm, focus and ease your overworke...
FEP08 The Fall Season
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The season of Fall brings challenges and blessings, and in this episode we talk about flower essences we have found helpful for this time of change, l...
FEP07 Grief and Loss
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Grief is a natural process and not a disorder or illness to be treated. It's an emotional, physical and spiritual reaction to change which involves lo...
FEP06 Grounding and Boundaries
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss Flower Essences to help you become more grounded and to clear yourself of energetic debris. Once you are grounded and clea...
FEP05 Navigating Change with Flower Essences
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Flower essences can help you adapt to change. Whether you are trying to change an old habit, or establish a new one, there are flower essences to help...
FEP04 Flower Essence 101
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We help you get started with flower essences, what they are, how to select and use them, how to use Five Flower Formula (aka Rescue Remedy) for emotio...
FEP03 Self-Confidence
01 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss flower essences to build your self confidence, giving you courage to take on new challenges and be seen.
FEP02 Stress, Worry and Overwhelm
28 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss flower essences to help you feel more grounded, less stressed and less likely to spin out into worry and overwhelm.
FEP01 Life Purpose
28 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss flower essences to help uncover, define, and pursue your life purpose.
FEP00 About the Flower Essence Podcast
25 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Flower Essence Podcast with Kathleen Aspenns and Rochana Felde. We are two Flower Essence Practitioners who love to share insight...