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Conversations with Rich Bennett

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In this powerful episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Tigrilla Gardenia shares her extraordinary journey from Microsoft engineer to Cirque du Soleil performer to spiritual eco-community leader. Now a nature-inspired life coach and plant intelligence advocate, she opens up about how plants helped her reconnect with her true purpose. You’ll learn how music, plant communication, and reconnecting with nature can unlock healing, clarity, and emotional well-being.

Guest Bio:

Tigrilla Gardenia is a certified life coach, nature-inspired mentor, and passionate advocate for plant intelligence. Once an engineer at Microsoft and a touring performer with Cirque du Soleil, she now resides in Damanhur, one of the world's largest spiritual eco-communities. There, she helps multi-passionate and neurodivergent individuals find clarity and purpose by connecting with nature and plant consciousness. Tigrilla is the host of the Reconnect with Plant Wisdom podcast and founder of the Naturally Conscious Community.

Main Topics:

· Tigrilla's transition from tech and performance to spiritual ecology

· The meaning behind her name and her life in Damanhur

· How plants make music and the science behind it

· The mental health benefits of connecting with plants

· Understanding ”plant blindness” and how to overcome it

· Why reconnecting with nature heals trauma and reduces burnout

· Coaching neurodivergent individuals using nature-based systems

· Her podcast Reconnect with Plant Wisdom and the community she’s built

· Hosting immersive retreats in Italy for deeper nature connection

· Biophilic design and the impact of environment on well-being

· The importance of listening to plants, not just talking to them