Hellooo, I’m Jessica, and I’m on a mission to help highly sensitive women in business get seen, found, and booked without burning their nervous system. I’m a brand strategist, soulful copywriter and squarespace web designer. Welcome to the Whispers of Inner Power Interview Series! Honest conversations with women reshaping the way we think about business & sensitivity. There's something hidden going on that your body wants you to tap into and provide support to. Today I'm joined by Heather Plant. Heather’s a clinical herbalist, a holistic stress coach, and the founder of Magical Plants, where she helps women reconnect with themselves through plant medicine, nervous system support, and simple grounding practices that bring calm back into everyday life. Heather and I had already gone deep in her written interview (that you’ll find just below), so for our video meeting, we sat down for something looser: a real conversation about the body, business, and everything in between. In this conversation we talked about: * The "plum pit qi" story : an unexplained lump in her throat that lasted for months, and disappeared within a week once she started working with an herbalist * Why she believes her path was already mapped out for her, down to the fact that her literal last name is Plant * Why she experiences her deep sensitivity as a gift rather than a struggle, both in how she reads clients and how she connects with the plants she works with * The gap in women's health care: painful periods, perimenopause, and her own experience with endometriosis, and why so many women see ten doctors before finding one who listens * Why some of us work in intense bursts followed by real rest, and why that's not necessarily imbalance. Hi Heather! Tell us a bit about you and the work you do. My name is Heather Plant, and I’m a clinical herbalist, holistic stress coach, and the founder of Magical Plants. My work centers around helping women reconnect with themselves through plant medicine, nervous system support, and a bit of everyday magic. A lot of the women I work with feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from their bodies and their intuition. I help them simplify wellness so it fits into real life using herbs, nature, and small grounding practices that build resilience and calm over time. At its heart, my work is about helping women remember that their bodies hold wisdom, nature holds medicine, and when we learn how to listen again, everything begins to shift. What led you to start your business? My path into this work really began with my own health struggles. Throughout my life, I faced a variety of health challenges, and I often felt like I was searching for answers that the traditional medical system simply couldn’t give me. So I went back to school and learned all I could about holistic health. First out of necessity, then out of fascination. I spent years learning about the body, natural healing, herbal medicine, and the ways our physical, emotional, and energetic worlds intertwine. But what surprised me most was that the deeper I went, the more I realized I wasn’t just learning for myself. People began coming to me for help, for guidance, for answers. What started as conversations slowly turned into consultations, teaching, and eventually my business. At some point, I realized this wasn’t just something I loved learning about; it was something I was meant to share. Was there a moment or a feeling that changed things for you? Yes. I remember the moment very clearly. I was standing in my kitchen brewing my first herbal infusion just for myself. I felt this spark of excitement, curiosity, and something deeper I couldn’t quite name. And suddenly I realized my name is Heather Plant. After years of searching for what I was supposed to do with my life, it hit me that the path had been quietly waiting for me all along. That moment felt like recognition. Like something inside me saying, this is it. Are there any “rules” of business you’ve chosen to ditch along the way? One of the biggest rules I’ve let go of is the idea that business has to be loud, aggressive, and constantly pushing. A lot of the traditional marketing advice never resonated with me. It felt forced and disconnected from the kind of work I wanted to create. Instead, I’ve built my business in a way that feels aligned with who I am — quieter, relationship-focused, and rooted in genuine connection. It might grow more slowly, but it grows with integrity. And that matters far more to me. What are some ways your sensitivity shaped the way you run your business? I’ve always been a deeply sensitive and intuitive person. For a long time, I thought that was something I needed to toughen up or hide. But it turns out that sensitivity is actually one of my greatest strengths. It allows me to sense what people need beneath the surface of what they say. It allows me to create spaces where people feel safe, seen, and understood. The challenge is that sensitivity also means I have to protect my energy more intentionally. I’ve built my business in a way that allows space for quiet, nature, and restoration so I don’t burn out. In many ways, my business is designed to support my nervous system as much as it supports my clients. I definitely see it as like a gift rather than a challenge, because it allows me to be more connected intuitively and be able to help on that level. What helps you stay grounded or connected when things feel messy or overwhelming? Nature, always. Even just stepping outside for a few minutes can shift everything. Feeling the sun, the wind, the earth beneath my feet, it brings me back into my body and out of my mind. I also work with plant medicine daily. Herbal infusions, tinctures, and water essences are part of my everyday rhythm. They help support my nervous system so I can navigate stress with more resilience. And I always return to my spiritual practices — small rituals, moments of stillness, lighting a candle with intention. Those quiet moments reconnect me to something larger than whatever challenge I’m facing. What are you proud of? Something I’m proud of is the impact I’m able to have on the people who come to me for help. Many of my clients arrive feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or discouraged after trying so many things that didn’t work. You can often see the weight of it on their faces when we first meet. And then, sometimes much faster than even I expect, something begins to shift. Their energy changes. Their shoulders soften. There’s a spark of relief, hope, or happiness that starts to come back. Watching that transformation never gets old for me. In fact, it still surprises me sometimes how quickly the body and spirit can begin to respond when someone finally feels supported and understood. If someone feels like they're too sensitive or too different to succeed, what would you tell them? I would tell them that the very thing they’re worried about may actually be their greatest gift. Sensitivity often means you feel deeply, notice subtle things others miss, and move through the world with awareness. Yes, it can make life harder at times. But it also opens doors to empathy, creativity, intuition, and insight. The goal isn’t to become less sensitive. It’s to learn how to care for yourself in a way that allows your sensitivity to become a strength rather than overwhelm. If you could sit down with the version of you who hadn't yet started this journey, what would you tell her? I would tell her to trust the quiet voice inside her. There will be many moments where the world tries to convince you that you’re going the wrong way, that your path is too unconventional, too strange, or too uncertain. But the inner knowing will keep nudging you forward. Follow it. It knows things your logical mind can’t see yet, and the gifts around the corner are far greater than you can imagine. What does “whispers of inner power” mean to you? To me, whispers of inner power are the quiet signals our intuition sends us before we’re ready to believe them. They’re not loud. They don’t shout. They show up as gentle nudges, subtle feelings, small sparks of curiosity or recognition. The more we slow down and listen, the clearer those whispers become. And eventually, we realize they’ve been guiding us all along. Anything else you'd love to share with our readers? One of the most important things I've learned is that healing doesn't have to be complicated. Sometimes it begins with something very small: a cup of herbal tea, a walk outside, a moment of breathing deeply and remembering you're part of the natural world. We don't have to overhaul our entire lives to begin feeling better. Often it's the simple, consistent acts of care that slowly bring us back to ourselves. And when that happens, something powerful unfolds. More about Heather Heather Plant is a clinical herbalist, holistic stress coach, and the founder of Magical Plants. Her work centers on helping women reconnect with themselves through plant medicine, nervous system support, and simple grounding practices that bring calm back into everyday life. You can find her at themagicalplants.com, and subscribe to her newsletter at themagicalplants.com/subscribe. Waking up anxious and ready to crawl back under the covers? Heather's free guide shares 5 hidden morning habits quietly fueling your stress, and quick, natural swaps. Grab it here: themagicalplants.com/calm-morning Until next time, Jessica This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jessicatefenkgiruelle.substack.com/subscribe
