In this episode, host Maureen engages in a delightful conversation with fellow Feng Shui practitioner Katie Rogers. They both share a love for nature and discuss the transformative power of nature connection. Katie recounts her remarkable story of swimming with a pod of wild dolphins and other nature encounters, reflecting on the importance of joy and playfulness in life. The episode also delves into Katie's journey with Feng Shui, her experiences with animals, and the profound messages from nature. Tune in for an inspiring discussion that emphasizes the beauty and significance of respecting and connecting with the Earth.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
01:04 Meet Katie Rogers: Feng Shui Expert
01:54 Katie's Journey into Feng Shui
06:28 Nature Connection and Childhood Memories
09:32 Outward Bound Experience
16:17 Adventures in Jackson Hole and The Bahamas
18:51 Magical Encounter with Dolphins
24:38 Reflections on Joy and Playfulness
26:29 Challenging Traditional Education
26:56 The Power of Joy
27:50 Joy as Resistance
29:24 Animal Communication and Horses
32:21 The Influence of Higher Consciousness
34:56 Meeting Julia Butterfly Hill
39:52 Becoming a Voice for the Trees
45:43 A Message from the Earth
49:41 Final Thoughts and Farewell
Katie’s poem during her Outward Bound experience:
"Every breath I breathed contained my surroundings,
And as I let go of that breath my surroundings contained me."
About Katie Rogers -
Katie Rogers has been practicing Feng Shui for over 25 years and is certified in the Tibetan Black Hat tradition through the line of Grandmaster Lin Yun via the Feng Shui Training Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. She is the founder and lead instructor of the Wind Horse School of Feng Shui, where she offers a 9-month personal transformation program called the Feng Shui Odyssey, as well as practitioner certification. She provides an on-going newsletter, a free once-a-month Zoom class, and in January, people return over and over again to join her for the Declutter Jamboree in preparation for the Lunar New Year. Besides Feng Shui and interior design, Katie is also a writer, filmmaker, arborist, and mom to a teenage daughter and rescue dog and cat. She enjoys hiking, yoga, reading, good food, and travel and resides in Birmingham, Alabama.
About Maureen Calamia
Maureen Calamia has been a seeker all her life, tapping into the magic of nature, dreams, and consciousness to unearth truths of our ancient connection to heaven and earth. A teacher, author, and podcaster, she shares stories of greater meaning, purpose, and resonance with all of nature’s beings. Founded the Luminous Spaces School with online courses in feng shui, earth energy healing, biophilic design, and nature spirituality. Maureen offers private mentoring to those seeking self-discovery support. Her newest book, The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You (Mango, 2024), is available wherever online books are sold.
COURSE OFFERINGS AND CONSULTATIONS: https://www.luminous-spaces.com/
BOOK - The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-enchanted-earth-maureen-calamia/21477870?ean=9781684816859
SPEAKING: https://www.luminous-spaces.com/feng-shui-speaker/
SUBSTACK: https://substack.com/@maureencalamia
Popular Podcasts
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
24/7 News: The Latest
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.