EP 154: The Healing Wisdom of Nature: A Conversation with Alison Gayek

In this episode of the Joyful Journey Podcast, I sit down with Alison Gayek, a healer and teacher with over 25 years of experience in plant spirit medicine. Together, we explore the profound connection between humans and nature, discussing how tuning into the wisdom of plants and immersing ourselves in the natural world can bring a sense of peace, flow, and simplicity to our lives. Alison shares insights from her extensive training and personal journey, offering practical ways to deepen our relationship with nature and rediscover the joy of living in harmony with our environment. Join us for this inspiring conversation that might just change the way you see the world around you.About Alison GayekAlison Gayek brings a wealth of knowledge to her healing and teaching practices with over twenty-five years of experience. Alison trained under Eliot Cowan, and began her clinical practice in the late 1990s. In 2002, Eliot Cowan invited her to begin teaching with him and in the ensuing years became a fully trained teacher of Plant Spirit Medicine in the Eliot Cowan tradition.Alison is also initiated as a Granicera (Weather Shaman) and healer in the Nahua tradition indigenous to Central Mexico. She holds a Masters degree in History from Yale University and worked as a writer and editor for over a decade before turning her attention to Plant Spirit Medicine. Alison maintains a clinical healing practice in North Carolina where she lives with her family.Gift: https://www.plantspiritmedicine.org/Course Registration: https://courses.ruzuku.com/courses/bb36e11f-8fcc-4ef8-b9dd-28ab3288ab1f/checkout/price-gnAvyg0yaYv6P4merlZ9Og?couponId=coup-rEFZwX-IbDEfFiRA8eAd4gCoupon code: JOYFUL132Connect with Alison:Websites: https://www.plantspiritmedicine.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlantSpiritMedicineorgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/plant_spirit_medicine/About Anita AdamsI’m Anita Adams, your host, and the founder of Joyful Inspired Living, an organization dedicated to guiding individuals toward their authentic selves for a life of purpose, passion, and joy. Alongside hosting the Joyful Journey Podcast, I offer transformative retreats, workshops, and coaching programs to unlock inner wisdom. I am also the bestselling author of Whispers of the Soul, A Guide to Clarity, Confidence, and Joy.Connect with me via email and explore our community on our website, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Your support means the world to us! Join our community of Joy Makers and Conscious Leaders. Share with friends, and leave us feedback. Subscribe for updates and consider leaving a review to help others discover us. Thank you!Offerings by Anita: Coaching Services: https://www.joyfuljourney.ca/coaching Retreats: https://www.joyfuljourney.ca/retreats 30-Day Nature Challenge: https://www.joyfuljourney.ca/nature-challenge Whispers of the Soul: https://mybook.to/Whispersofthesoul Weekly newsletter: https://joyfulinspiredliving.myflodesk.com/joinConnect with Anita: Email - [email protected] - https://www.joyfuljourney.ca/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joyful_journey_with_anita/Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitaadamsyvr/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anita.adams.904/Book a Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/anitaadams