As I began to lay the foundations of my new life as a single mother, a series of synchronicities began to unfold, gently guiding me towards a long-forgotten part of my path. One of the most powerful signs came in the form of a book I had first discovered in my twenties—Eliot Cowan’s Plant Spirit Medicine. As I held the book in my hands again, nearly a decade later, it was as though I was seeing it for the first time. My life experiences had opened my heart and my eyes in new ways, allowing me to read its words with fresh perspective, deeper understanding, and a readiness I hadn’t known I possessed.

At that time, the idea of practicing plant spirit medicine still felt like a distant dream—something far beyond my reach. I imagined that it would require a shamanic apprenticeship, much like those described by Carlos Castaneda, set in some far-off desert landscape. This belief, which I had held since my early twenties, convinced me that the wisdom I sought was somehow beyond me, just out of my grasp. I believed that the knowledge and connection I longed for was external, rather than something that resided within me.

In 2009, I made plans to travel back to the UK for the first time since leaving, a journey that would spark a series of profound transformations. While preparing for the trip, I stumbled upon information about a course on plant spirit medicine being offered by Eliot Cowan himself, right there in the UK. The synchronicity of this discovery was electrifying. As I read the course details, I could feel the energy surging through my body, my heart racing with excitement. Eight modules. Eight trips back to Wales over the course of three years. The practicalities—cost, timing, logistics—all floated through my mind, but none of them mattered. I knew in my bones: I have to do this. I can do this.

Without hesitation, I inquired about the course and secured my place the very next day.

The experience of traveling to Wales, reconnecting with my homeland, and embarking on my journey with the plant spirits was not just a course—it was a homecoming, a healing, a reawakening of my deepest self. As I set foot on Welsh soil, surrounded by the ancient majesty of the oak trees and the sacred stillness of the woods, I began to realise the depth of the grief I had been carrying since leaving my homeland. I had pushed it aside for years, focusing on building a new life for my family in Australia, denying the sense of disconnection and displacement that lingered quietly within me. But now, back in the embrace of the land that had cradled me as a child, the suppressed emotions rose to the surface, crashing over me like a tidal wave. It was as though the land itself was calling me back, holding space for me to grieve, to heal, and to remember.

Beginning my plant spirit medicine work in Wales felt Divinely orchestrated. The plants that came forward—willow, horsetail, herb Robert, and plantain—were not just healers; they were ancient allies, guiding me gently but powerfully into the depths of my soul. Each plant touched a different part of me, re-membering the long-forgotten pieces of my being, awakening slumbering aspects of my spirit that had been lying dormant. The experience was profoundly nourishing, a return to wholeness and oneness—a deep, cellular atonement with myself and the Earth.

As I began to integrate these teachings, bringing this sacred wisdom back to Australia, something powerful began to shift within me. Working with the beautiful native plants of this land, I experienced an even deeper connection—not just with the flora, but with the ancestors and the land itself. I could feel the aliveness of the Earth in every breath I took. For the first time since arriving in Australia, I felt truly at home. I was no longer on the land; I was of the land. The boundaries that once existed between myself and the Earth dissolved, and I found myself rooted deeply within her, just as she was rooted within me. My connection to Mother Earth had been restored, and my roots, once untethered, now ran deep into the soil, grounding me in this new life.

This shift was so profound that even my language began to change. As I traveled between the UK and Australia, I noticed that I no longer referred to the UK as “home.” Now, when I returned to Australia, I felt it in my bones: I am home. The missing piece had been bridged, the gap that had existed within me for so long was now filled. This was the alchemical moment my soul had been calling for all along—a moment of deep integration, transformation, and embodiment.

I look back on this journey with immense reverence and gratitude, honouring every part of the process—the grief, the joy, the discovery, and the healing. Each step along the way has been a gift, leading me to this present moment, sharing the magic and mystery of the plant spirits with others. The journey has brought me here, to this sacred space, my highest service to Mother Earth and her plant beings, re-awakening this birthrite within those that hear the call of the plants and the whispers of the ancestors, are ready to rediscover their own inner gold, and to experience the alchemy of transformation.

The journey of plant spirit medicine is a soul journey, a deep dive into the unknown, where we learn to trust in the wisdom of the plants, the Earth, and our own hearts. It is a journey of awakening, remembering, and returning home—to ourselves, to the land, and to the intricate tapestry web of life from which we are woven.

This is the alchemy of the soul, the magic & mystery of the plant spirits.

If my story has stirred something within you, if you feel the call to connect more deeply with the plants and your own soul, I invite you to embark on your own journey with Plant Spirit Medicine.

I’m excited to offer the Plant Spirit Medicine Facilitator Program, starting February 28, 2025, during the New Moon—a potent time for new beginnings and transformations.

This program is a sacred, immersive journey with seven initiatory plants, guiding you through seven gateways of healing and self-discovery. You will learn to connect with the wisdom of the plants, receive their gifts of balance and harmony, and deepen your relationship with the natural world. Whether you are called to this work as a vocation or for your own personal healing, this journey will be one of profound growth and transformation.

Join me, and allow the plants to become your guides and allies as they have for me. Together, we will awaken to the language of the plants and the medicine they offer, not just for ourselves but for the Earth.

I want to gratefully acknowledge the deep lineage of teachers who have walked this path before us and have shared their knowledge and inspiration with me, for the birthing of this offering. Know that this work is held within these lineages. Together, we will return to the roots of our true nature, guided by the plants, and emerge transformed, empowered, and deeply connected to the Divine natural world 

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