Awakening to Plant Spirit Reiki and Shamanic Drumming | Fay Johnstone, Shaman & Reiki Master

Embarking on a transformative journey, Fay Johnstone shed her corporate identity and found a world where energy, intuition, and nature intertwine. This episode unfurls her fascinating story, from the first brush with Reiki  to the rhythmic heartbeat of shamanic drumming.  I also weave in my own experiences, revealing how our paths crossed through spiritual synchronicity.Through anecdotes and practical guidance, we illuminate the path to engaging with plants as living, breathing partners in healing, offering insights tailored for both seasoned Reiki practitioners and newcomers alike. This episode serves as an invitation to open the senses to the lush tapestry of plant spirit Reiki and the grounding call of the shamanic drum, fostering a partnership with the natural world that transcends the ordinary.Fay Johnstone combines over twenty years of reiki practice with elemental qigong, plant medicine, and creative shamanism to bring the healing power of nature to assist us with our personal transformation. As well as studying Herbal Medicine, she ran an organicflower and herb farm in Nova Scotia for some years before returning to the UK and settling in Scotland. The path of the drum and reiki has led Fay to connect even more deeply with nature and plants. The author of three books: Plant Spirit Reiki, Plants That Speak, Souls that Sing, and her latest book Shamanic Reiki Drumming. Fay offers training and retreats from her garden in Fife, Scotland and has an online community with monthly offerings.Connect with Fay www.fayjohnstone.comFay's books are here Substack community  Fay's Instagram Youtube Facebook PageBooks mentioned:Artist's Way - Julia CameronPlant Spirit Medicine - Eliot CowanHealing Wise - Susun WeedPlant Spirit Healing - Pam MontgomeryStephen Harold Buhner - anything by him!Rose Wippich is an Energy Alchemist & Empowerment Guide, Reiki Master Teacher, qigong and yoga instructor, and author of Empress Rising. She's here for the woman who knows she's ready for something more — the one who feels the pull of her next chapter but isn't quite sure how to step into it.Through her book, podcast, and teaching, Rose inspires and guides women in midlife to reclaim their energy, identity, and voice — and step boldly into their Empress years.📖 Book: EMPRESS RISING: Own Your Energy, Trust Your Wisdom & Rewrite the Rules of Aging. If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend, subscribe to the podcast.Please review  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ via Apple Review or Podchaser. Produced by Rose Wippich | Chat Off The Mat Podcast© 2026 Rose Wippich