Tree Communication: The Science and Spirit of How Trees Talk
Description
Have you ever felt drawn to a specific tree—and wondered why? You might already be receiving messages without realizing it.
In this episode of Growing Joy, I sat down with intuitive nature expert and green witch Rachael Cohen of Our Infinite Nature to explore one of the most fascinating and overlooked topics in the natural world: tree communication. From the underground mycelial networks to intuitive connections and bioelectrical signals, this conversation will change the way you see the trees around you.
In this episode, we learn:
- [03:03 ] Launching the Intuitive Moon Community
- [04:23 ] Upcoming Reiki mentorship program
- [05:36 ] How do nature and trees support mental health?
- [07:51 ] Why we feel more “rooted” around trees than houseplants
- [09:47 ] Can trees actually touch us back? The TikTok tree trend
- [11:27 ] The science of tree communication: phytochemicals and warning signals
- [13:21 ] How trees share resources underground via the mycelial network
- [14:52 ] Wind River Chimes
- [16:39 ] AI, bioelectricity & PlantWave technology
- [19:44 ] How can we deepen our connection with trees?
- [22:52 ] How different people experience tree messages (clairvoyant, clairsentient, claircognizant)
- [26:22 ] Different ways to build a connection with a tree
- [31:32 ] Looking up tree symbolism after following intuition
- [33:51 ] How nature speaks before you even know what it means
- [36:15 ] Rachael’s breathwork experience and grounding through a tree
- [37:50 ] Where did the term “tree hugger” come from?
- [39:16 ] A simple challenge for you
- [42:36 ] Where can you find Rachael’s socials and her upcoming offers?
Mentioned in our conversation:
- Join Rachael’s Intuitive Moon Community
- Amazing Tree Touching Experience - Join the Challenge! | TikTok
- Book: The Overstory by Richard Powers
- Book: Self-Care for Eco-Anxiety by Rachael Cohen
- Book: Everyday Plant Magic by Rachael Cohen
- PlantWave
- Project gives 200-year-old Dublin tree 'a voice'
- Growing Joy Episode 277: What Are Flower Essences and How Can They Help Me? with Katie Hess of Lotuswei
- Growing Joy Episode 294: I Found 22 Ducklings on My Roof: A Nature-Curious Story of Trust and Transformation
To discover the magical world of communicating with trees,
check out the full show notes and blog here!
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