In this inspiring episode, you'll learn how to design your own nature quest ceremony - whether you have four hours or four days - and discover how this ancient practice becomes a gateway to connected self-leadership and integrated living.

Join me as I share intimate stories from my own questing journey, including my transformative 40th birthday solo ceremony and facilitating wild women in the Spanish wilderness. We explore the art of asking powerful questions that invite real insight, how to prepare for and hold sacred space in nature, and the crucial integration practices that bring the gifts of the land into your daily life.

You'll discover why nature connection practices like questing become even more powerful when they're part of a complete framework for designing an authentic, aligned life. We dive deep into the difference between managing life reactively and creating it consciously, and how developing your personal compass through ecotherapy and everyday spirituality supports connected self-leadership in all areas of life.
Perfect for heart-centered entrepreneurs, conscious professionals, and anyone seeking to move beyond scattered living into integrated wholeness while staying connected to the web of life.

Ready to create your own nature quest ceremony?

Discover how this practice fits into a larger framework for conscious living by downloading my FREE masterclass "Beyond Self-Help: The Life Compass Method for transforming reactive or scattered living into Connected Self-Leadership.

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So many of us feel caught between two extremes—trying to enjoy the present moment while also feeling pressure to figure out the future. In this heartfelt and practical episode, I dive into the deeper reasons traditional goal-setting often leaves us feeling stuck or unfulfilled, and why cultivating a “Life Compass” rooted in your values and purpose can be far more empowering than rigid life plans.

We explore how vision and purpose are not the same—and how understanding both can help you feel more alive, focused, and connected to what truly matters. I share personal stories, spiritual insight, and practical tools you can use to begin designing a life that feels spacious, purposeful, and joyfully aligned.

🌀 Key Themes & Topics Discussed:
Why traditional life planning often leads to burnout or dissatisfaction

The difference between vision and purpose—and why you need both

The Life Compass model: a flexible, values-led way to navigate life

Balancing your sacred masculine and feminine energies in action

The importance of everyday spirituality and embodied practice

How to move forward when you’re stuck—even if you’ve done “all the right things”

Building resilience through connection with self, others, and the more-than-human world

Call to Action:
Feeling the pull to explore this more deeply? Read the related blog post on my website, and if you're ready to start creating your own Life Compass, sign up for my free:
https://www.leonajohnson.life/blogpodcast/finding-your-true-north-why-life-design-matters-more-than-life-planningLife Compass Snapshot Assessment

And if this episode speaks to you, consider joining the Life Compass Curriculum, my 6-month journey into embodied, values-led life design. We begin again in July and I’d love to welcome you into the community.

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I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth!

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• Join the Community: Be part of our growing community by signing up for my newsletter here. You'll receive updates on new episodes, resources, and exclusive offers!
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What You’ll Discover
Join Leona and herbalist Jane as they explore the inspiring journey from speech therapy to a soul-led life of plant medicine, self-trust, and deep nature connection. Discover how everyday herbs, intuitive practices, and simple living can support personal growth and healing.
Key Themes and Topics
Jane’s transition from speech therapist to herbalist and entrepreneur

Early inspirations and her grandmother’s rose garden

The medicinal and spiritual dimensions of herbalism

Creating and working with flower essences like “Rebirth” (dandelion)

Practical and intuitive approaches to herbal tea tasting

The healing power of common herbs like nettle

Navigating life transitions with authenticity and intuition

The beauty of simple living and trusting your unique path

This episode offers a soulful blend of storytelling, embodied wisdom, and inspiration for anyone navigating change or seeking deeper connection—with themselves, their work, or the natural world.
🌿 Call to Action
Feeling inspired to reconnect with your purpose or explore your own relationship with the plant world? Dive deeper by reading the full blog post that accompanies this episode and explore Leona’s free resources to support your journey of soul-led leadership and nature connection
Blog Post
https://www.leonajohnson.life/blogpodcast/rooted-in-healing-how-one-womans-herbal-journey-inspires-authentic-living.
Jane Christie
Jane is a qualified Herbalist with over 40 years of herbal experience. Her passion is in connecting deeply with nature, the wisdom of herbs, flowers and of the earth. She has 2 online herbal courses, offers herbal and flower essence talks and workshops. She handmakes herbal teas, tinctures, creams and flower essences that you can purchase on her website, spiralsoul.co.uk. She also offers 1:1 herbal consultations in person and online. She has created the first Irish complete flower essence kit for therapists and kinesiologists. Her aim is to offer rooted inspiration and true natural healing in a world that really needs it.

Connect WIth Jane on:
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/spiralsoulapothecary/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/jane.christie.10
Website
https://www.spiralsoul.co.uk/when-flower-essences-healed-my-broken-heart/

Thank You for Listening!

I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth!

Stay Connected:

• Join the Community: Be part of our growing community by signing up for my newsletter here. You'll receive updates on new episodes, resources, and exclusive offers!
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• Follow Me: Stay inspired and connected on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn , Pintrest
• Connect with Me: Have thoughts or questions about the episode? I'd love to hear from you! Reach out at connection@leonajohnson.life. I always respond.

Upcoming Events:

• Don't miss out on upcoming workshops, courses, or events! Stay informed by visiting the website here for more details for details.