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Essential Oils Episodes

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Jan. 23, 2025

75: Steam-Distilled vs. Cold-Pressed Lime Essential Oil: What’s the Difference?

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June 27, 2024

73: How to Make an Aromatherapy Travel Kit with Essential Oils and Hydrosols

📳 You can now send me a text! Do you have a question? Comment? Suggestion? Testimonial? I'd love to hear from you! What you will hear in Episode #73: The importance of traveling with an Aromatherapy Travel Kit What to know about traveling with liquids How to make an antibacterial hand "sanitizer". Recommended hydrosols for travel and how to use them Single essential oils for your travel kit Personalizing your travel kit based on individual needs. Smell My Life: Massage client presented wit...
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May 23, 2024

72: How to Make A Summer First Aid Kit

📳 You can now send me a text! Do you have a question? Comment? Suggestion? Testimonial? I'd love to hear from you! What You'll Hear in Episode 72: Discussion on the process of creating a summer first aid kit with a focus on essential oils and safety Recommendations of specific essential oils for various first aid scenario Tips on using carrier oils for blending with essential oils for safe application Explanation of the benefits of different essential oils for bruising, inflammation, wound ca...
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April 25, 2024

71: Are You a Disconnected Aromatherapist?

📳 You can now send me a text! Do you have a question? Comment? Suggestion? Testimonial? I'd love to hear from you! What you'll hear in Episode #71 1. The concept of being a "disconnected aromatherapist" and an (embarrassing) personal story illustrating my own disconnect. 2. The importance of understanding the source and journey of aromatic plant ingredients from source to bottle. 3. The potential issues arising from the disconnect, such as overuse of essential oils and sustainability concerns....
Feb. 22, 2024

70: Essential Oils vs Fragrance Oils - What is the Difference?

📳 You can now send me a text! Do you have a question? Comment? Suggestion? Testimonial? I'd love to hear from you! Summary In this episode, Liz uncovers the differences between two aromatic wonders; essential oils and fragrance oils, and takes a side-by-side look at the definition, production method, uses, and safety considerations for each. What You Will Learn in Episode #70: A comprehensive comparison between essential oils and fragrance oils Essential oils production, uses, and safety consi...
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Oct. 26, 2023

67: Essential Oils for Autumn - Ten Cozy Scents of the Season for your Diffuser!

📳 You can now send me a text! Do you have a question? Comment? Suggestion? Testimonial? I'd love to hear from you! Summary What You Will Hear in Episode 67 Ten of Liz's Favorite Essential Oils for Fall Suggested Combinations for your Diffuser Suggestions for making your own blends Smell My Life: Something bit Liz's toe! Links and Resources: ASAKUKI 500 mL - my favorite essential oil diffuser EQUSUPRO Diffuser - I have this one in my bathroom Sweet diffuser, very affordable List of essential...
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Sept. 28, 2023

66: What is an Essential Oil Chemotype?

📳 You can now send me a text! Do you have a question? Comment? Suggestion? Testimonial? I'd love to hear from you! What You Will Hear in Episode 66: Definition of essential oil chemotype Examples of plants with different chemotypes Importance of understanding chemotypes for blending and therapeutic applications Factors that influence chemotypes GC/MS testing and chemotypes Safety and efficacy considerations when choosing essential oils with specific chemotypes Aroma differences between che...
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June 29, 2023

63: Essential Oil Plant Families: A Guide to Aromatherapy's Building Blocks

📳 You can now send me a text! Do you have a question? Comment? Suggestion? Testimonial? I'd love to hear from you! Join Liz as she takes you on a journey into the enchanting and diverse world of essential oil plant families. What You Will Hear in Episode 63: What is a plant family? What quantifies a plant to be included in a specific botanical family? Examples of human families vs plant families Why you should not automatically substitute one essential oil for another from the same plant fam...
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March 9, 2023

62: Cypress Essential Oil: Benefits, Uses, and DIY Recipes

📳 You can now send me a text! Do you have a question? Comment? Suggestion? Testimonial? I'd love to hear from you! Join me in this coniferous episode as I delve into the healing powers of Cypress essential oil and uncover its numerous benefits and versatile uses. You will discover how this aromatic powerhouse can support your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. What You Will Hear in Episode 62: Important therapeutic properties of cypress essential oil Applications plus three practic...
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Nov. 10, 2022

61: Natural Relief for Acute Bronchitis: Essential Oils and Wellness Protocol

📳 You can now send me a text! Do you have a question? Comment? Suggestion? Testimonial? I'd love to hear from you! Summary: In this informative episode, we explore the natural approach to treating acute bronchitis using the power of essential oils. Join me, your host Liz Fulcher, as I share my own personal experience with acute bronchitis and tell the method I used to choose my essential oils based on their therapeutic properties and respiratory benefits. I also discuss practical methods of app...
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Nov. 3, 2022

60: Misadventures with Essential Oils (or 8 Dumb Mistakes I've Made) + Essential Oil Safety Guidelines

📳 You can now send me a text! Do you have a question? Comment? Suggestion? Testimonial? I'd love to hear from you! Summary: Get ready for a laughter and gasp-filled episode as I share some of my most embarrassing blunders and lessons learned over the past three decades using essential oils. I get transparent and share eight mini-stories about those moments when I wasn't careful. Then I’ll give you a list of essential oil safety guidelines so you can safely enjoy essential oils without having a ...
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Oct. 27, 2022

59: Easy DIY Lemon Cleaning Scrub with Essential Oils

📳 You can now send me a text! Do you have a question? Comment? Suggestion? Testimonial? I'd love to hear from you! Summary: Discover the power of natural cleaning with your own easy DIY Lemon Cleaning Scrub! In this episode, I will share my own DIY recipe for an easy-to-make cleaning scrub using the refreshing scent of lemon and the potency of essential oils, combined with other natural ingredients. Join me as I explore the benefits of this homemade cleaning solution and learn how to effectivel...
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Oct. 13, 2022

57: Essential Oils for Sciatic Pain, 3 Methods of Use and a DIY Massage Recipe

📳 You can now send me a text! Do you have a question? Comment? Suggestion? Testimonial? I'd love to hear from you! What you will hear in Episode 57: What is Sciatica Nerve Pain? About the Sciatic Nerve The Symptoms of Sciatic Nerve Pain What Causes Sciatica? Who is most at Risk of developing Sciatic Nerve Pain? How Aromatherapy can help Resolve Sciatica Essential Oils to Consider for Sciatica Relief and an explanation of why those particular essential oils help 3 Methods of Application to...
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Oct. 6, 2022

56: Essential Oils to Ease the Transition from Summer into Autumn

📳 You can now send me a text! Do you have a question? Comment? Suggestion? Testimonial? I'd love to hear from you! As we bid farewell to the sunny days of summer and welcome the cozy embrace of autumn, supporting our physical and emotional well-being during this seasonal shift is crucial to stay balanced and healthy. In this episode, I share five ways you may experience emotional and physical discomforts as you transition into autumn. I'll then give you five essential oils and methods that you...
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Sept. 29, 2022

55: How to Use Subtle Aromatherapy for Energetic Healing

📳 You can now send me a text! Do you have a question? Comment? Suggestion? Testimonial? I'd love to hear from you! In today’s show, Liz shares one of her favorite aspects of using aromatics; Subtle Aromatherapy. Liz shares why she loves it, what it is and how you can incorporate this gentle practice into your life or professional work to support healing, meditation, and spiritual practices. What You Will Hear in Episode 55: Liz's definition of Subtle Aromatherapy What do we mean by "energy" 3...
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Sept. 22, 2022

54: The Amazing Blue Essential Oils: Chemistry and Benefits

📳 You can now send me a text! Do you have a question? Comment? Suggestion? Testimonial? I'd love to hear from you! In today’s episode, Liz will enlighten you on why some essential oils are blue in color while others are not as well as the amazing properties you can expect when you use the blue oils. What You'll Hear in Episode 54: What are the "blue" essential oils? Liz explains the unique chemistry that creates the blue color How many "blue" essential oils exist? (hint: there are more than f...
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Sept. 8, 2022

52: How to Use Trauma Oil for Pain and Inflammation

📳 You can now send me a text! Do you have a question? Comment? Suggestion? Testimonial? I'd love to hear from you! In today's show, Liz shares the incredible properties of Trauma Carrier Oil and why everyone should have it in their home first aid kit, as well as how to make your own Trauma Oil at home. WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN EPISODE #52 What is Trauma Oil What is an Infused Oil What are the Benefits of Trauma Oil Liz's Car Accident and Subsequent Use of Trauma Oil How to Make Your Own Trauma O...
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Oct. 21, 2021

50: Nighttime Fears in Children and How Aromatherapy Can Help

📳 You can now send me a text! Do you have a question? Comment? Suggestion? Testimonial? I'd love to hear from you! ❤️ If you enjoy this podcast, feel free to support the production and get even more aromatic wisdom here: Patreon.com/AromaticWisdom ❤️ ABOUT TODAY’S EPISODE It’s normal for children to feel some fear at night, whether they are alone in their room or sharing with a sibling. Nighttime can make anyone feel vulnerable, especially when you’re 7 years old and have an active imagination....
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Oct. 7, 2021

49: A Successful Essential Oil Blend for Back Pain

📳 You can now send me a text! Do you have a question? Comment? Suggestion? Testimonial? I'd love to hear from you! ❤️ If you enjoy this podcast, feel free to contribute to the production cost on my Patreon page! Patreon.com/AromaticWisdom ❤️ ABOUT TODAY’S EPISODE In today's show, I share how my husband has suffered from chronic back pain for decades. Over the years I've tried many different essential oils and synergies to offer relief from his discomfort. Recently, I stumbled across a blend that...
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Sept. 24, 2021

47: Essential Oils for Sinus Headaches

📳 You can now send me a text! Do you have a question? Comment? Suggestion? Testimonial? I'd love to hear from you! If you or someone you know has ever suffered from a sinus headache, this episode will have some great suggestions for getting through the next one easier and faster. Sinus headaches can be a response to an allergy or can be an infection brewing inside your nasal passages. Either way, discover the essential oil that will give you relief from pain, inflammation, and congestion as well...
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Feb. 5, 2021

43: Essential Oil Blending for Acute vs. Chronic Health Issues

📳 You can now send me a text! Do you have a question? Comment? Suggestion? Testimonial? I'd love to hear from you! In this episode, I talk about essential oil blending for health issues and give specific guidelines for what a chronic or acute issue looks like, what dilutions, carriers and amount of application should you consider. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN An Overview of Blending Dilutions What constitutes an Acute or a Chronic Health Condition Specific Blending Guidelines for Acute Issues Specific ...
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Jan. 22, 2021

42: How to Master the Art of an Essential Oil Deep Dive for Maximum Learning

📳 You can now send me a text! Do you have a question? Comment? Suggestion? Testimonial? I'd love to hear from you! In this episode, I share reasons and resources, and drop lots of knowledge on an educational approach called "The Essential Oil Deep Dive." In truth, you can apply this method to absolutely anything that you want to immerse yourself in for maximum learning; carriers, hydrosols, CO2s, etc. There isn't anyone who won't benefit from listening to this episode. What You'll Hear in Episo...
Jan. 8, 2021

41: Using Essential Oils to Bless New Beginnings

📳 You can now send me a text! Do you have a question? Comment? Suggestion? Testimonial? I'd love to hear from you! You can find the show notes for this episode on my website here: https://aromaticwisdominstitute.com/041/ In this first episode of 2021, I talk about what constitutes a new beginning and how you can use mindfulness and intention along with specially chosen aromatics to infuse any new beginning with positive energy. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN What constitutes a "new beginning" What does it...
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Feb. 7, 2019

37: Essential Oil Sensitization: Are You at Risk?

📳 You can now send me a text! Do you have a question? Comment? Suggestion? Testimonial? I'd love to hear from you! In today's episode, I continue the topic of essential oil safety from AWP Episode 036 on Phototoxicity with a conversation about essential oil Sensitization. If you like to use essential oils undiluted directly from the bottle onto the skin, then you really need to hear this episode. Enjoy the podcast! It is my sincere hope that you will feel inspired to explore essential oils dee...