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In this episode of the Wild Temple podcast, we welcome Amy Branum, a seasoned herbalist, flower essence practitioner, and healer rooted in plant wisdom and trauma recovery. We explore the sacred magic of flower essences, their role in emotional and spiritual healing, and how these vibrational remedies can support our journey through trauma, narcissism, and societal chaos. Amy shares personal stories, her understanding of plant dharma, and practical tips for using flower essences to nurture safety, empowerment, and collective healing. This episode offers a beautiful blend of botanical wisdom, spiritual insight, and practical tools for navigating today’s complex world.

Episode Highlights:

• The unique power of flower essences versus herbalism and aromatherapy
• How Amy's first experiences with flower essences sparked her transformation
• The relationship between plant spirits, dharma, and healing
• Flower essences as "yoga in a bottle" — vibrational frequencies supporting emotional and spiritual growth
• Practical insights: choosing flower essences based on what’s holding you back
• Supporting trauma, PTSD, and emotional blocks with specific floral prescriptions
• Supporting vulnerable groups: children, animals, and veterans
• The role of flower essences in releasing energetic parasites, negative imprints, and ghosts
• Connecting plant vibrational work with Ayurvedic concepts like budha (spirit) and fire (agni)
• The potential for flower essences to accelerate healing and support societal transformation

Resources & Recommendations:

• Flower Essence Society (FES) https://www.fesflowers.com/flower-essence-society/
• Courses on working with flower essences (check Amy’s offerings)
• Recommended books: Children of Blood and Bone, Nervous, The Crocodile’s Belly, Robin Wall Kimmerer’s works, and more
• Supports for trauma recovery: trauma-informed therapists, EMDR with proper resources, and self-healing with flower essences

Tune in for wisdom on:

• Healing from trauma through vibrational remedies
• Utilizing flower essences in everyday life
• Embracing plant allies for personal and collective evolution
• Cultivating compassion in turbulent times

Connect with Amy:

• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amy_branum_/
• Courses and Consultations https://linktr.ee/schoolofbotanicalstudies/

This episode is packed with insights meant to empower your healing journey. Feel free to revisit sections for specific plant remedies or topics discussed.

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June 3-July 22 on Zoom

The Wild Temple's Plants Drop Wisdom Flower Essence Certification course is a next-level, progressive study of plants, emotional healing, yoga psychology & meditation in 8 weeks of exquisite mentorship.

Option for 2 certificates:
1. Flower Essence practitioner 2. Continuing Education with Yoga Alliance

www.thewildtemple.com/plantsdropwisdom

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Healing the Mother Wound with Flower Essences
A Mother's Day Reflection with Brooke of The Wild Temple

What happens when the ache we carry isn’t just recent heartbreak—but something rooted in our earliest relationships?

In this deeply personal solo episode, Brooke explores the Mother Wound—a layered emotional and energetic imprint often formed when our primary caregivers were unable to meet our emotional needs with presence, empathy, or consistency.

With tenderness and insight, Brooke unpacks:

• The nuances of this wounding—how it manifests in adulthood and why it’s often hard to name
• When and how traditional therapy, yoga therapy, and flower essences can each play a role in the healing journey
• Real-life stories and case studies from her own path and her work with clients
• The role of nervous system stability and sacred self-care in preparing the body and psyche for deep emotional work

You’ll also hear a reflection on self-care as an act of time-traveling love:
"Self-care is self-love that your past self gives your future self."

This episode is a tender offering for anyone navigating grief, neglect, estrangement, or longing around Mother’s Day—and a reminder that with Nature, practice, and support, we can reweave the love we may have never received.

Listen now and let this be a companion on your healing path.
#motherwound #floweressencetherapy #yogatherapy #dharmicliving #selfcareisselflove

Link to Psychology Today: Article On the Mother Wound: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/un-numb/202311/mending-the-mother-wound

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June 3-July 22 on Zoom

The Wild Temple's Plants Drop Wisdom Flower Essence Certification course is a next-level, progressive study of plants, emotional healing, yoga psychology & meditation in 8 weeks of exquisite mentorship.

Option for 2 certificates:
1. Flower Essence practitioner 2. Continuing Education with Yoga Alliance

www.thewildtemple.com/plantsdropwisdom

Her-Festival.com

May 19 – 24, 2025 Baja, Mexico

This spring, at the edge of the desert and sea, we gather as women to reconnect with ourselves, with each other, and with the brave leadership the world needs now.

Join us for 5 nights + 6 days of connection, collaboration, creative exploration, and collective wisdom in the untamed beauty of the Pacific coast – where visionary women re-write the leadership paradigm.

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In this enlightening podcast episode, I interview Sarah Hutchinson, a yoga teacher, nurse, and advocate for women's empowerment. The conversation delves into the importance of genuine, deep practices such as yoga, Ayurveda, and mindful living. Sarah shares her journey from using yoga to manage stress to discovering the transformative power of tantric yoga. We highlight the importance of self-care, rhythmic living, caring for the nervous system, and finding community support.

Sarah also speaks to the significance of aging vibrantly, offering wisdom on maintaining physical health, a sense of purpose, and resilience. The episode emphasizes the need for authentic spiritual practices and presents an invitation to the HER Festival, a women's gathering aimed at fostering wisdom and community. Sarah’s upcoming offerings focus on holistic wellness and supporting individuals through life's transitions.

You can connect with Sarah and her work at YogaBeyondthePoses.com, and join us both for our upcoming HerFestival retreat in Mexico by visiting Her-Festival.com.

June 3-July 22 on Zoom

The Wild Temple's Plants Drop Wisdom Flower Essence Certification course is a next-level, progressive study of plants, emotional healing, yoga psychology & meditation in 8 weeks of exquisite mentorship.

Option for 2 certificates:
1. Flower Essence practitioner 2. Continuing Education with Yoga Alliance

www.thewildtemple.com/plantsdropwisdom

Her-Festival.com

May 19 – 24, 2025 Baja, Mexico

This spring, at the edge of the desert and sea, we gather as women to reconnect with ourselves, with each other, and with the brave leadership the world needs now.

Join us for 5 nights + 6 days of connection, collaboration, creative exploration, and collective wisdom in the untamed beauty of the Pacific coast – where visionary women re-write the leadership paradigm.