Have you ever once thought about how flowers could do more than brighten your day? What if they could actually support your emotional well-being, reduce your stress, and even spark creativity? After 270+ episodes, this is my first time ordering a guest product right after the interview. Yes, I am on the flower essence bandwagon HARD after this interview.But who wouldn't be after talking with Katie Hess, founder and flower alchemist of Lotuswei, a company dedicated to harnessing the essence of flowers to help us live more joyful lives? She’s an amazing educator and I learned so much in this conversation.In this episode, we learn:[04:41] How Katie started getting into the energetics of flowers[06:10] The ripple effect of 3%[08:12] What is a flower essence?[09:46] Why are bees attracted to flowers?[10:18] The concept of botanical wi-fi/flower wi-fi[14:01] Our disconnection from nature[15:48] Wind River Chimes[17:30] Plants with Superpowers[18:31] What is the human-flower connection?[21:45] Validating flower essence information[23:48] How do you study flower essence?[27:31] How is a flower’s energetic code captured and distilled?[30:32] The dilution process and its similarity with homeopathy[33:02] Essential oil vs flower essence[37:32] Most popular remedies and flowers that match[41:25] How can you experiment with and experience flower essences?[43:36] Take the flower essence test![45:27] Synergistic flower essence blends[50:30] Flower essence that fits my lack of self-belief[51:29] Where can you order your flower essence?Mentioned in our conversation:Fierce Compassion CollectionQuiet Mind CollectionGain Insights with Our Flower Reading QuizDivine TruthDivine WithinWant to find out which flower essence you can get started with?Check out the full show notes and blog here!Follow Lotuswei:WebsiteInstagramFacebookYoutubePinterestXThank you to our episode sponsors:Wind River ChimesVisit windriverchimes.com and use code GROWINGJOY to receive free engraving on your chosen wind chimes.Quarto: Plants with Superpowers by David DomoneyPick up Plants with Superpowers at your local bookstore, bookshop.org, Barnes and Noble, quarto.com, or amazon.com. Follow Maria and Growing Joy:Order my book: Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants) by Maria Failla, Illustrated by Samantha LeungJoin the Bloom and Grow Garden Party Community Platform & App AKA the plantiest and kindest corner of the internet! Get your FREE 2-week trial here!Take the Plant Parent Personality Quiz (Get the perfect plants, projects and educational resources for YOUR Lifestyle)Support Bloom and Grow Radio by becoming a Plant Friend on Patreon!Instagram: @growingjoywithmariaTiktok: @growingjoywithmariaSubscribe to the Growing Joy Youtube channel! /growingjoywithmariaWebsite: www.growingjoywithmaria.comPinterest: @growingjoywithmariaOur Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code BLOOM for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style* Check out Graza: https://graza.co/MARIA* Check out HelloFresh: https://hellofresh.com/bloom10fm* Check out Manukora: https://manukora.com/BLOOM* Check out Ollie: https://ollie.com/MARIAAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands