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77
Feb. 13, 2026

77: Inhaling Wellness: How to Make and Use an Essential Oil Nasal Inhaler

📳 You can now send me a text! Do you have a question? Comment? Suggestion? Testimonial? I'd love to hear from you! Support the show 🌿 Come join the others inside my FREE community at skool.com/aromaticwisdom/about 📬 Subscribe for more Aromatic Wisdom from Liz!
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Jan. 22, 2026

76: My Podcast Hiatus and The Inspiration That Brought Me Back

📳 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 Fulcher shares a personal story about her year-long hiatus from the Aromatic Wisdom Podcast. She explains why she almost quit podcasting, what led her to step away, and the spark that brought her back to sharing her passion for aromatherapy and teaching. What You Will Learn in Episode #76: The factors that contributed to Liz's burnout The importan...
75
Jan. 23, 2025

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

📳 You can now send me a text! Do you have a question? Comment? Suggestion? Testimonial? I'd love to hear from you! Support the show 📬 Subscribe for more Aromatic Wisdom from Liz!
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Sept. 19, 2024

74: 10 Ways to Use Hydrosols for Pet Care

📳 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, Liz takes you into the world of hydrosols and their incredible versatility for pet care. From wound healing to soothing anxiety, and even oral hygiene, there's a hydrosol solution for nearly every topical ailment. Join Liz as she uncovers tips and stories. Let's embark on this aromatic journey together! Support the show 📬 Subscribe for more Aromatic Wisdom from Liz...
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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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Jan. 11, 2024

69: How to Choose Your Guiding Theme for an Intentional Year

📳 You can now send me a text! Do you have a question? Comment? Suggestion? Testimonial? I'd love to hear from you! A Step-by-Step Guide to Discovering Your Guiding Theme for Personal and Professional Growth in 2024 or anytime you start with a "clean slate" What You'll Hear in Episode #69 Liz realizes this is the 10th year of the Aromatic Wisdom podcast and shares her journey of starting the podcast as a novice and the joy she finds in podcasting. Liz discusses her Guiding Theme for the year an...
Nov. 17, 2023

68: How Does Your Life Smell?

📳 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 of the Aromatic Wisdom Podcast, host Liz Fulcher takes a departure from her usual aromatherapy discussions to read from a favorite book, "Until Today" by Iyanla Vanzant. The excerpt, "I'm willing to acknowledge there are things in my life that do not smell quite right," prompts a unique discussion on the metaphorical and literal meanings of the sense of smell in our ...
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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...
Aug. 24, 2023

65: Poison Ivy Relief 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! In today's episode I talk about my encounter with a patch of poison ivy, the reaction my skin had and the remedies I used to heal! What You Will Hear in Episode 65: How I got into poison ivy and the reaction to my skin What is poison ivy and why do we get a reaction when we touch it My IMMEDIATE ITCH RELIEF remedy The specific issues of poison ivy reaction that we address with ar...
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July 20, 2023

64: Scope of Practice in Aromatherapy: What is it and Why is it Important?

📳 You can now send me a text! Do you have a question? Comment? Suggestion? Testimonial? I'd love to hear from you! Today's episode is an important one as we dive into the meaning of "Scope of Practice" for those who work with essential oils and how we can provide effective and responsible care while staying within our area of expertise. By adhering to the boundaries of your personal and professional qualifications, you can be confident that you operate within the limits of your expertise, traini...
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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. 20, 2022

58: Unveiling the Wonders of Frankincense Hydrosol: Ten Benefits and Uses for Well-being

📳 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, I delve into the captivating world of frankincense hydrosol, exploring its remarkable benefits and sharing ten versatile uses for holistic well-being. Join me, your host Liz Fulcher, as I uncover the therapeutic properties of this ancient aromatic treasure, offering insights and 10 benefits and practical methods of application for incorporating Frankincense Hydroso...
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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...