Byte: Hannah Forest ~ Fairies, The Fae, Paranormal Encounters & Magic! (Whew!)

What happens when we open ourselves to the fae, nature spirits, flower essences, and the mystery of the natural world? Hannah Forest shares her experiences with synchronicity, spiritual encounters, and living in relationship with nature.

There are some conversations that leave you thinking long after the microphone has been turned off.
My conversation with Hannah Forest was one of those.

Hannah is an intuitive naturopath, herbalist, and lover of the natural world. Her work explores the quiet, everyday practices that shape our health, our homes, and our relationship with nature. But what really drew me into our conversation was her relationship with the fae, nature spirits, flower essences, and the unseen world.

And then there was the story about the ghost who touched her shoulder.

The Synchronicity That Led Hannah to Her Mentor
Was it coincidence?
Was it synchronicity?
Was it simply a series of ordinary events that happened to line up?
Hannah doesn't need to force an answer.
That's part of the magic.

The Time Hannah Felt a Spirit Touch Her Shoulder
Hannah says the experience was particularly striking because she doesn't consider herself someone who routinely sees or hears spirits. She doesn't describe herself as clairvoyant, nor does she regularly communicate with the dead.
This was different.

Why Stories About the Fae Still Matter
The idea of faeries can easily be dismissed as children's fantasy.
But stories about fae and nature spirits have existed across cultures for centuries, often reflecting a deeper relationship between people and the landscapes they inhabit.
Whether understood literally or symbolically, these stories can encourage us to treat the natural world as something more than a collection of resources.

Final Thoughts: Open Your Heart to the Mystery
My conversation with Hannah Forest reminded me why stories about the mysterious and unseen continue to captivate us.
They're not necessarily about proving that ghosts exist or convincing someone to believe in the fae.
They're about wonder.
They're about those strange moments when life seems to line up in ways we couldn't have planned.
They're about the possibility that the world might be more mysterious, more alive, and more interconnected than we usually allow ourselves to imagine.

Check out my other interviews with guests that include stories of the fae!

Jennessee Rosenberg's Interview where she shares her funny story of the Fae, and how they purposely made sure she got lost in the woods!

"Fairies Think They're Funny (Getting Lost In The Woods), Listen on Apple, HERE. Listen on Spotify HERE.

"The Magic Of Amazonian Forest Gods/Tricksters (And Other Tales), where I interview Sally Smith. A crazy story of encounter, you can listen on Spotify HERE. On Apple, HERE.

"All The Spirits We Cannot See! Japanese Animist Magic!" I interview Junko Nagao for this episode, and she shares the very potent and alive traditions of her ancestors! Spotify HERE, Apple HERE!

OK, so first things first: Hannah's website-->> check it out HERE.
And then, her Substack, filled with gorgeousness, HERE.
Woot! Now her sweet Instagram...where green things grow...HERE!
And guess what everyone? She has THE BEST PODCAST, called "Old Ways for the New Age," which is, "A hearth-centred podcast exploring herbalism, folk magic, astrology and seasonal rhythms through a grounded, practical lens." (I snagged that description off of her website, and it was perfect, so there it is!)
To listen on Apple Pods, click HERE.
On Spotify, click HERE!

To check out my website, click here!

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AND, your bit of beauty, babes is a bit more info about FINDHORN! Here is a link to the Findhorn Foundation in Scotland, check that out when you have a moment. BUT, to see a bit more of why I am smitten and enchanted with this little patch of the world, this video, put out by the Findhorn Foundation titled, "A Message from the Spirit of Honeysuckle." Hooray! Enjoy this introduction to this gorgeous plant and who knows, you might just find a new best friend!