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.

www.katierogersfengshui.com

www.windhorseschool.com

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