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Discover The Voice of Aromatherapy and how essential oils can enhance your life through natural health and help to bring you closer to your goal of healthy living.

Liz Fulcher


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    AWP 050: Nighttime Fears in Children: How Aromatherapy Can Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 32:04


    For the complete show notes and full transcript, please go to the website:AromaticWisdomInstitute.com/050ABOUT TODAY'S EPISODEIt's normal for children to feel some fear at night, whether they are alone in their room or share with a sibling. Nighttime can make anyone feel vulnerable, especially when you're 7-years-old and have an active imagination. The child's fear may arise from being in the dark feeling anxiety about being away from mom and dad for a few hours or simply from feeling alone after being with people all day.In this episode, I share both aromatherapy and non-aromatherapy tools and recommendations that can help reduce your child's fear at night so that they - and their caregivers – can get a good night's rest.I love sharing my 30+ years of aromatic experience and knowledge with you through my podcast. You'll find personal stories, tutorials humor and inspiration in a warm and friendly manner.  It's my hope that you will feel inspired to explore essential oils deeper after listening and explore what is possible for health and well-being when you include aromatherapy into your life.WHAT YOU WILL LEARNReasons for Nighttime Fear in ChildrenAromatic Tools and Practical Recommendations for Making the Child Feel Safe3 Recipes for Encouraging Children to Feel Safe and Sleepy (Recipes can be found in the Show Notes - AromaticWisdomInstitute.com/050) Smell My Life segment,  I share how I damaged a piece of high-end furniture with essential oil.  Ask Liz segment in which I answer a listeners question about aromatherapyRESOURCES and LINKSSleep Wellness CoachListen: AWP Episode 16 Creating a Sacred Space with Essential OilsRead: Smudging with Sweetgrass and Sage Hydrosols If you'd like me to talk about a specific issue, essential oil or anything else, please ask and I'll do my best to answer quickly. I may even read your question on the air (with your permission) Write to me here:  AromaticWisdomInstitute.com/contact Be Happy, Be WellLiz xo ❤️  If you enjoy this podcast, feel free to Buy Liz a Coffee  ❤️

    AWP 049: A Successful Essential Oil Blend for Back Pain

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 13:09 Transcription Available


    For the complete show notes and full transcript, please go to the website:AromaticWisdomInstitute.com/049ABOUT 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 I purchased for its aroma and decided to use it on his back.  No, it didn't permanently remove his pain, but it did give him hours of warmth and less pain.I love sharing my 30+ years of aromatic experience and knowledge with you through my podcast. You'll find personal stories, tutorials humor and inspiration in a warm and friendly manner.It is my sincere hope that you will feel inspired to explore essential oils deeper after listening and that you'll learn what is possible for your health and well-being when you include aromatherapy into your life.WHAT YOU'LL LEARNThe source of my husband's back painThe blend I initially purchased for its aromaHow I realize the therapeutic properties might help his painThe results of using the blend on his backThe ingredients and their therapeutic properties of the blendNo Smell My Life or Ask Liz this week because it's our 20th wedding anniversary and we were on our way out the door!RESOURCES and LINKSIf you'd like me to talk about a specific issue, essential oil or anything else, please ask and I'll do my best to answer quickly. I may even read your question on the air (with your permission) Write to me here:  AromaticWisdomInstitute.com/contact Be Happy, Be WellLiz xo ❤️  If you enjoy this podcast, feel free to Buy Liz a Coffee  ❤️

    048: Tea Tree Hydrosol Therapeutic Benefits and Practical Uses

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 25:47 Transcription Available


    For complete show notes and full transcript, please go to the website:AromaticWisdomInstitute.com/048ABOUT TODAY'S EPISODEToday's episode was by request.  Many of my listeners have requested more episodes about those wonderful aromatic waters called hydrosols, so today's show focuses on the benefits of this versatile water with many suggestions for how to use it. I love sharing my 30+ years of aromatic experience and knowledge with your through my podcast. You'll find personal stories, tutorials humor and inspiration in a warm and friendly manner.  It is my sincere hope that you will feel inspired to explore essential oils deeper after listening and learn what is possible for your health and well-being when you include aromatherapy into your life. Enjoy!WHAT YOU'LL LEARNWhat is a Hydrosol? 5 Therapeutic Properties of Tea Tree HydrosolEasy and Practical Ways to Incorporate Tea Tree Hydrosol into your LifeSmell My LifeAsk LizRESOURCES and LINKSMore Links mentioned in the podcast are in the works!Hydrosols for Health Online Course: A step-by-step guide to understanding and using healing waters called hydrosolsIf you'd like me to talk about a specific issue, essential oil or anything else, please ask and I'll do my best to answer quickly. I may even read your question on the air (with your permission) Write to me here:  AromaticWisdomInstitute.com/contact Be Happy, Be WellLiz xo ❤️  If you enjoy this podcast, feel free to Buy Liz a Coffee  ❤️

    AWP 047: Essential Oils for Sinus Headaches

    Play Episode Play 31 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 25:47 Transcription Available


    For all the show notes and the full transcript, please go to the website: AromaticWisdomInstitute.com/047ABOUT TODAY'S EPISODEIf you, or someone you know has ever suffered through 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 as some methods for quick relief.I love sharing my 30+ years of aromatic experience and knowledge with your through my podcast. You'll find personal stories, tutorials humor and inspiration in a warm and friendly manner.  It is my sincere hope that you will feel inspired to explore essential oils deeper after listening and learn what is possible for your health and well-being when you include aromatherapy into your life. Enjoy!WHAT YOU'LL LEARNWhat is a Sinus Headache4 Common types of HeadacheHow a Sinus Headache is different5 Essential Oils for Sinus Headache Relief4 Methods of Application for Sinus Relief3 Recipes - Steam Inhalation, Nasal Inhaler, Roll-onSmell My LifeAsk LizFor all the show notes, resources and links plus the full transcript, please go to the website: AromaticWisdomInstitute.com/047

    AWP 046: How to Use a Salt Pipe Inhaler for Respiratory Health

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 25:47 Transcription Available


    For complete show notes and the full transcript, please go to the website:AromaticWisdomInstitute.com/046ABOUT TODAY'S EPISODEIf you suffer from asthma, either as a child or, like me, had it appear in adulthood, you may well find a Himalayan Salt Nasal Inhaler an invaluable resource. It can provide relief from congestion and cleanse the respiratory system.  In today's Aromatic Wisdom Podcast episode, Liz talk about how this weird-looking device can help with to relieve symptoms associated with asthma, allergies, sinus conditions, and hay fever.WHAT YOU'LL LEARNWhat is a Salt InhalerWho can benefit from using itHow do you Use it?What type is salt should you use with this unique inhaler?Do you use it with or without essential oils?Where can you buy a salt nasal inhalerThank you for listening, and until next time…Be Happy, Be WellLiz xo❤️ If you enjoy this podcast, CLICK HERE TO BUY LIZ A COFFEE ❤️For complete show notes and the full transcript, please go to the website:AromaticWisdomInstitute.com/046

    AWP 045: The Productivity Tool that Changed My Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 22:51 Transcription Available


    AWP: 044 Rose Hydrosol Benefits and Uses

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 21:46 Transcription Available


    Click here for a written transcript on the website.

    AWP 043: Essential Oil Blending for Acute vs. Chronic Health Issues

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 18:59


    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 LEARNAn Overview of Blending DilutionsWhat constitutes an Acute or a Chronic Health ConditionSpecific Blending Guidelines for Acute IssuesSpecific Blending Guidelines for Chronic IssuesRESOURCES and LINKS Essential Oil Deep Dive Trainings with Liz: Lift Your Spirit!   Essential Oil Blending Guidelines – great for beginners!AWP 002: Blending Guidelines for Making Aromatherapy ProductsEssential Oil Safety Guidelines

    AWP 042: Essential Oil Deep Dives

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 29:28


    ABOUT THIS EPISODEIn this episode, I share reasons and resources, and drop lots of knowledge on an education 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 LEARNWhat Does the term "Deep Dive" mean in the context of education?How you can conduct your own Deep DiveWhat are the components that you should be paying attention to in a self-directed Deep DiveWhere To find Resources for your Deep DiveRESOURCES and LINKS New Live Trainings: Lift Your Spirit! 3 Essential Oil Deep Dives with Liz . Jan, Feb, March 2021

    AWP 041: Using Essential Oils to Bless New Beginnings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 19:25 Transcription Available


    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 LEARNWhat constitutes a "new beginning"What does it mean to "bless" somethingWhy use aromatics in this wayWhat are the best essential oils to use for blessingsWhat are the best methods of application for blessingsRESOURCES and LINKS Aromatic Wisdom Blog Post: Blessing your Money with Essential OilsRelated Class: Clearing Energy with Essential Oils: Recipes, Blessings, Rituals to Bring in Positive EnergyOnline Course - Juniper Berry Deep DiveOnline Course - Cypress Deep Dive

    AWP 40: 20 Ways to Use Lavender Hydrosol

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 33:33


    Have you ever wondered what you can do with your bottle of Lavender hydrosol other than spraying your face? Have you ever questioned if Lavender hydrosol and Lavender essential oil share the same properties?  Well, wonder no more. In this chock-full episode, Liz shares more than 20 ways you can use Lavender hydrosol with children, pets, in wound care, for anxiety and so much more!  Aromatic Wisdom Podcast Episode 40 will have you running to your nearest aromatic supplier for your own stash of Lavender hydrosol! WHAT YOU'LL LEARN What is Lavender Hydrosol How are Hydrosols Produced? Twenty Ways to Use Lavender Hydrosol Advantages of Lavender Hydrosol over Lavender Essential Oil RESOURCES and LINKS AWP 015: Five Ways to Use Hydrosols for Allergy Relief  Hydrosols for Health: A step-by-step guide to understanding and using healing waters called hydrosols Copperstills.com 5L Alembic If you'd like me to talk about a specific hydrosol on this podcast, email me and let me know which one:  liz@aromaticwisdom.com

    AWP 039: Aromatic Plant Sustainability Featuring Dr. Kelly Ablard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 49:10


    If you use essential oils, hydrosols, CO2s or vegetable carrier oils, this episode of the Aromatic Wisdom Podcast with Dr. Kelly Ablard is one you will not want to miss!  In this show, I interviewed Kelly Ablard, Director of The Airmid Institute and an expert on medicinal botanicals at risk.     I straight up asked Dr. Ablard, "Are we in danger of running out of some essential oils because we're over-harvesting the plants?"  Her answer....?  You'll just have to listen to the podcast to learn her response! 

    AWP 037: Essential Oil Sensitization: Are You at Risk?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2019 28:04


    Welcome to the Aromatic Wisdom Podcast! In this episode, we continue from AWP Episode 036 on Phototoxicity with a conversation about 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 deeper after listening and learn what is possible for your health and well-being when you include aromatherapy into your life. In this episode I talk about: What is essential oil irritation What is essential oil sensitization The signs of sensitization Potential sensitizers How to avoid sensitization My own story of sensitization as well as that of a well-known Aromatherapist Show Notes:  NaturesGift.com How to Leave a Podcast Review Where to Leave a Review for the Aromatic Wisdom Podcast (thank you!)  

    AWP 036: Phototoxic Essential Oils

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2019 32:47


      In today’s episode, I cover an important topic that can make a huge difference in your experience of using essential oils on your skin.  I talk about: How using certain oils followed by exposure to UV light can damage the skin. The difference between phototoxicity and photosensitivity The chemistry behind essential oil phototoxicity The signs of a phototoxic reaction (with real-life examples that I've witnessed) A list of essential oils that are phototoxic and those that are not Enjoy the podcast! It is my sincere hope that you will feel inspired to explore essential oils deeper after listening and learn what is possible for your health and well-being when you include aromatherapy into your life. Click here to leave an iTunes review

    AWP 035: Chemical Families Deep Dive - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2018 27:51


    Welcome to the Aromatic Wisdom Podcast! In today’s episode, Liz continues from Podcast Episode 034 in which she shared about five different chemical families: Monoterpenes, Sesquiterpenes, Monoterpenols, Sesquiterpenols and Phenols. Today, in Part 2 of Essential Oil Chemistry Deep Dive, the learning of AromaChemistry continues as Liz teaches the therapeutic properties and safety considerations for these essential oil chemical families: Aldehydes, Oxides, Ketones, Ethers and the beautiful Esters. Enjoy the podcast! It is my sincere hope that you will feel inspired to explore essential oils deeper after listening and learn what is possible for your health and well-being when you include aromatherapy into your life. SHOW NOTES (Links and resources mentioned in this podcast episode) Search Pompeii Organic Essential Oils by Chemical Family Want to understand what a “chemotype” is? Check out this blog post:  Essential Oil Taxonomy and Nomenclature (Part 2) Get a 15% discount on essential oils, carriers, containers and other aromatherapy products at PompeiiOrganics.com (with the code mentioned in the podcast) 

    AWP 034: Chemical Families Deep Dive Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2018 35:58


    In this episode, Liz dives into 5 different essential oil chemical families as she teaches the unique properties, benefits and safety considerations for each family.  

    AWP 033: What is an Essential Oil GC/MS Report?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2018 24:48


    In today’s episode, you’ll learn what an essential oil GC/MS report is and the importance of having one for each essential oil that you're working with; especially if you're doing therapeutic or medicinal blending. Enjoy the podcast! It is my sincere hope that you will feel inspired to explore essential oils deeper after listening and learn what is possible for your health and well-being when you include aromatherapy into your life. SHOW NOTES (Links and resources mentioned in this podcast episode) Find Essential Oils by Chemical Family Blog Post: Are Your Essential Oil GC/MS Tested?  With photos of GC and MS computers plus GC/MS reports. Aromatherapy Certification Program Spring 2018 Facebook.com/AromaticWisdomInstitute - pop in and say 'hello', tell me where you're from and please LIKE the page!  

    AWP 032: Essential Oil Chemical Families

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2018 32:11


    In today’s episode, you'll learn the basics of what an essential oil chemical family is and why understading the general characterisics of each family can be a great way to begin to learn essential oil chemistry and improve your blending skills!  Enjoy the podcast! It is my sincere hope that you will feel inspired to explore essential oils deeper after listening and learn what is possible for your health and well-being when you include aromatherapy into your life. Show Notes (Links and resources mentioned in this podcast episode) AWP 008: Why Every Aromatherapist Should Learn Essential Oil Chemistry Search Pompeii Organic Essential Oils by Chemical Family!  Aromatherapy Certification Program A Glossary of Essential Oil Properties How to Leave a Podcast Review in iTunes Click here to leave an iTunes review and subscribe to the show! I may read your review on the air!

    AWP 031: Welcome Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2017 32:11 Transcription Available


    In today’s episode, Liz shares why the Aromatic Wisdom Podcast was on hiatus as well as what I've been up to since you last heard from me plus what's new at the Aromatic Wisdom Institute. Enjoy the podcast! It is my sincere hope that you will feel inspired to explore essential oils and hydrosols deeper as you learn what's possible for your health and well-being when you include aromatherapy into your life.

    AWP 029: On the Road with Liz - Advanced Distillation Workshop in Spokane, WA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2017 23:58


    Liz shares about an experience she had in October, 2016 when she took part in a remarkable program called Advanced Distillation Workshop at the Bozarth Mansion in Spokane, Washington.  In this show, Liz shares about teachers and gives an overview of the classes offered and some of the highlights of what she learned.

    AWP 028: Tweaking the Podcast and Other Goals for 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2017 32:11


    Liz shares how she is tweaking the Aromatic Wisdom Podcast to make it more manageable and sustainable for her, and invites her listeners to look at their own lives to see if what they are doing is sustainable.   Liz also shares some of her top professional and goals for 2017.  Enjoy the podcast! It is my sincere hope that you will feel inspired to explore essential oils deeper after listening and learn what is possible for your health and well-being when you include aromatherapy into your life. Show Notes (Links and resources mentioned in this podcast episode)• Aromatherapy Teacher Training - May 17-20, 2017 Alliance of International Aromatherapists (AIA) National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA) Fragrant Friday SurveyMonkey.com a great website for creating a survey (free for up to 100 people) Aromatic Wisdom Institute Live Class Schedule 2017 Pompeii Organics Twelve Oils Holiday Blend Recipe for Body Butter carrier  Click here to leave an iTunes review and subscribe to the show!
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    AWP 027: Ravensara versus Ravintsara

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2016 21:46


    This podcast is all about 2 different essential oils that sound the same.  Ravensara and Ravintsara.  Travel with me (virtually of course) to the lush tropical island of Madagascar to hear about these essential oils that come from the same country, but from different trees. I talk about their many therapeutic and chemical characteristics and a third essential oil that indirectly fits into this picture as well. And, surprise, I have a special gift for you! I have put together an easy 3 page visual learning guide for Ravensara and Ravintsara and that third tree, Ho Wood. Go to aromaticwisdominstitute.com/027, scroll to the bottom the page and you will see where you can download it for free! Enjoy the podcast! It is my sincere hope that you will feel inspired to explore essential oils deeper after listening and learn what is possible for your health and well-being when you include aromatherapy into your life. If you have a question, please go to www.aromaticwisdominstitute.com/contact-us to submit your question with “Ask Liz” in the subject line. To find all the links and resources mentioned in this podcast, go to www.aromaticwisdominstitute.com/027.

    AWP 025: Essential Oils for Grief, Transition and Letting Go

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2016 38:59 Transcription Available


    This week’s show is all about grief; what it is as well as the many varied situations and experiences that can send us into a state of grief.   I talk about how essential oils can help us during some of the darkest emotional times of our lives. You’ll learn a unique way to choose the right essentials oils for your particular emotional difficulty as you’re going through grief. If you, or someone you know is in a stage of grief, you’ll find this episode particularly helpful.  Enjoy the podcast. It is my sincere hope that you will feel inspired to explore essential oils deeper after listening and learn what is possible for your health and well-being when you include aromatherapy into your life. If you have a question, please go to www.aromaticwisdominstitute.com/contact-us to submit your question with “Ask Liz” in the subject line. To find all the links and resources mentioned in this podcast, go to aromaticwisdominstitute.com/025.

    AWP 024: Safe Aromatherapy for Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2016 52:47


    In this week’s show, I cover a lot of information related to how to safely and effectively use essential oils with children.  In this episode I cover essential oil safety, what to use with kids, how much to use and some creative methods of use. If you have any children in your life, you will find this episode valuable. Enjoy the podcast! It is my sincere hope that you will feel inspired to explore essential oils deeper after listening and learn what is possible for your health and well-being when you include aromatherapy into your life. If you have a question you’d like to submit to the show, please go to www. aromaticwisdominstitute.com/contact-us/ to submit your question with “Ask Liz” in the subject line.

    AWP 023: Best Essential Oils for Menstrual Cramps

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2016 32:50


    In this week's show, I'm introducing a new format for the "Ask Liz" segment. Previously, I'd been answering listener questions at the end of an episode, but I've decided instead to take a listener question and devote an episode to my answer in order to get deeper on the topic. Today's Ask Liz question comes from  Ahsamon from Portland, Oregon who wrote and asked about the best essential oils to address the discomfort of menstrual cramps.    In this episode you will learn: What causes menstrual cramps Six Essential Oils that will help with cramping, pain, inflammation and bad mood Methods of application to help with the discomfort during the menstrual cycle Enjoy the podcast! It is my sincere hope that you will feel inspired to explore essential oils deeper after listening and learn what is possible for your health and well-being when you include aromatherapy into your life. If you have a question you'd like to submit to the show, please send an email to liz@aromaticwisdom.com with the words "Ask Liz" in the subject line. 

    AWP 022: 5 Species of Lavender - Botanical Names Explained!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2016 32:50


    In today’s episode, we'll first take a look at the importance of understanding botanical taxonomy and nomenclature and what that even means!  Then you'll learn about five different species of Lavender plants and the essential oils produced by each one. Enjoy the podcast!  It is my sincere hope that you will feel inspired to explore essential oils deeper after listening and learn what is possible for your health and well-being when you include aromatherapy into your life.  

    AWP 021: Depression Relief with Aromatherapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2016 33:07


    In today's episode, I talk about depression; what it is, how we get it, and the symptoms of major depression. I'll share my own story of facing a daunting episode of depression last year, and how I used essential oils and other natural therapies to pull myself out of the darkness.  Then I'll give a list of great essential oils to turn to and methods of using them that can offer some welcome relief when depression hits. Enjoy the podcast!  It is my sincere hope that you will feel inspired to explore essential oils deeper after listening and learn what is possible for your health and well-being when you include aromatherapy into your life.

    AWP 020: Let's Hit This Uncommon Goal TOGETHER!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2016 56:52


    Last September I spoke with Kristina Bauer and Angela Ehmke, Executive Producers of the groundbreaking aromatherapy documentary called, Uncommon Scents. We chatted about this amazing venture in Episode 17. Recently we spoke again on a conference call in which they shared the progress of the film and the very important current stage of the project:  Crowdfunding.  Raising funds to ensure that this aromatherapy documents does, infact, manifest. It was a great call and I learned a lot about the perks you can get when you contribute...even a little!Enjoy the podcast!  It is my sincere hope that you will feel inspired to explore essential oils and aromatherapy

    AWP 019: Three Sacred Resins: Frankincense, Myrrh and Opopanax

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2015 27:25


    This week we take a look at three very special aromatic resins.  Two are highly associated with Christmas; Frankincense and Myrrh, but listen as Liz shares about Opopanax, a lesser known resin, and how Liz believes it could well be linked to the famous story of the 3 magi and their gifts. Enjoy the podcast!  It is my sincere hope that you will feel inspired to explore essential oils deeper after listening and learn what is possible for your health and well-being when you include aromatherapy into your life.

    AWP 018: Essential Oils and Affirmations for Holiday Stress

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2015 27:25


    In this week’s show, Liz shares the 6 most common sources of stress during the holiday season. She will offer positive affirmations tailored for each stressor as well as as an essential oils blend to help you manage your stress during this hectic time of year. This will be very helpful for everyone! Enjoy the podcast!  It is my sincere hope that you will feel inspired to explore essential oils deeper after listening and learn what is possible for your health and well-being when you include aromatherapy into your life.

    AWP 017: Interview with Executive Producers of “Uncommon Scents”, An Aromatherapy Movie!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2015 29:56


    "Uncommon Scents" is a groundbreaking new project - an aromatherapy documentary currently in pre-production. This exciting film will provide a unique insight into the field of aromatherapy and address the many sides to our industry including history, sources, distillation, chemistry, purity, efficacy, safety, therapeutics, and energetics.   In this week's show, Liz chats with the film's Executive Producers Kristina Bauer and Angela Ehmke.  Listen as they share details about the unfolding of this truly cutting edge film that will change how people see aromatherapy. 

    AWP 016: Creating a Sacred Space with Essential Oils

    Play Episode Play 32 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 5, 2015 31:03 Transcription Available


    This week we look at the subtle, energetic properties of essential oils. Liz explains what a sacred space is and why it is important to have one,  as well as what essential oils to use to support your sacred space.

    AWP 015: Five Ways to Use Hydrosols for Allergy Relief

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2015 30:39


    Hydrosol, also known as distillate water or hydrolat, is the water that remains under the thin layer of essential oil after the distillation process. Hydrosols contain many of the benefits of essential oils but in a more subtle and gentle way. In this episode, Liz talks about hydrosols and how they're made and recommends hydrosols and methods that are super for allergy relief. 

    AWP 014: 1,8 Cineole Essential Oils for Respiratory Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2015 34:09


    Continuing with this month's theme of Respiratory Health, in Episode 14 you'll learn all about the essential oils that are high in the rockstar molecule called 1,8 cineole. Discover how the 1,8 cineole essential oils can have a healthy impact on your sinuses and entire repiratory system.

    AWP 013: The Two Worst Fall Allergens: Essential Oils to the Rescue!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2015 34:09


    Fall is infamous for triggering seasonal allergies.  But do you know what exactly is causing your body to be flooded with histamines, making your nose run and eyes itch?  Find out in today's podcast episode!  Listen as Clinical Aromatherapist Liz Fulcher shares in detail how ragweed and mold affect you and how to address the symptoms of their effect on your respiratory system with specific essential oils.  Your nose will thank you!  In the Smell My Life segment Liz shares how she treated a MRSA scare on her need and in the Ask Liz segment Liz answers the question "What is Trauma Oil".  It's a great show - see you there!

    AWP 012: College Freshman Survival Kit

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2015 32:01


    Going to college for the first time is an exciting new chapter in the life of any young person. However, that chapter can also be laced with homesickness, stress, long hours on the computer and stinky roommates.  In this episode of the Aromatic Wisdom Podcast, Liz shares 5 blends, specific single oils plus some great aromatherapy tools to help them stay happy and healthy that first year in school.

    AWP 011: Essential Oils for a Good Night's Sleep

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2015 32:01


    In this episode, Liz shares five of her favorite essential oils to help invite sleep so you can rest, restore and reboot!  In the Smell My Life segment Liz shares how she used essential oils at home on her bedroom mattress and sheets, and listen as she answers a listener question on essential oils for allergies. 

    AWP 010: Ten Ways to Use Essential Oils at Home - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2015 32:01


    In this week’s show, Liz continues from Podcast 009 with five more ways to use essential oils at home that are practical and creative, inspiring you to use essential oils in new ways, every day.  The Ways to Use Essential Oils Liz Shares in this Episode are: Topical application Green Cleaning Pest Control Environmental Fragrance Blessing the Home

    AWP 009: Ten Ways to Use Essential Oils at Home - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2015 34:09


    In this week’s show I share part 1 of 10 ideas for using essential oils at home – going room by room.  You will find them pactical, creative and, hopefully a source of inspiration for new ways to use your essential oils every day. The Five Ways to Use Essential Oils at Home that Liz Talks About in this Episode are: Diffusion Steam Inhalation Room Spray Bath Neat Application for Topical Wounds Enjoy the podcast!  It is my sincere hope that you will feel inspired to explore essential oils deeper after learning what is possible for your health and well-being when you include aromatherapy into your life.

    AWP 008: Five Reasons Every Aromatherapist Should Learn Essential Oils Chemistry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2015 32:01


    It is really important for anyone working with essential oils to understand the chemistry of these powerful plant extracts you're working with, especially if you are making blends for other people. We all want our essential oil blends to be effective and safe, right? Today you will hear five reasons why even a basic understanding of essential oil chemistry is fundamental to a professional aromatherapy practice. Enjoy the podcast; I hope it inspires you to explore what’s possible with essential oils and aromatherapy for your health and well-being!

    AWP 007: How to Make a Digital Vision Board for your Aromatherapy Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2015 22:35 Transcription Available


    If you can see it, you can have it! Welcome to this week’s episode of the Aromatic Wisdom Podcast! In today’s podcast I’m going to teach you how to make a digital vision board to help you manifest your aromatherapy goals for the year. You will also learn: The importance of having a visual representation of your goal The difference between old school vision boards and digital vision board Some suggested aromatherapy goals A cool free app to create your vision board right on your phone! Enjoy the podcast! It is my sincere hope that you are inspired to continue to explore what is possible with aromatherapy and essential oils for you and your family.

    AWP 006: Easy Last Minute Aromatherapy Gifts They Will Love!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2014 16:26 Transcription Available


    Are you a procrastinator?  Too busy to shop?  Avoiding the madhouse of your local mall? You still have plenty of time to finish your gift giving with these three DIY aromatherapy gifts. In this episode Liz gives you the recipes to make: Lavender Bath Salts Relaxing Body Oil Sugar Scrub To get a list of the ingredients, go here: http://aromaticwisdominstitute.com/006/

    AWP 005: Six Essential Oils for a Healthy Respiratory System

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2014 27:35 Transcription Available


    In today’s episode, Liz shares how essential oils can help your respiratory system.  She covers what therapeutic properties to look for in a respiratory-supporting oil and what those properties actually mean in terms of how they help the body. Liz teaches the best method of application and respiratory health and finally shares her pick of six great essential oils to support health of your lungs, throat and sinuses. Links Mentioned in Today’s Show PompeiiOrganics.com Dilution Guide Six Essential Oils Spike Lavender – Lavendula latifolia Rosemary ct. 1,8 Cineole – Rosmarinus officilanis ct 1,8 cineole Eucalyptus Dives – Eucalyptus dives Rosalina – Melaleuca ericifolia Ravintsara – Cinnamomum camphora ct 1,8 cineole Laurel Leaf – Laurus nobilis To learn more and for a full transcript of today's episode, go to: http://aromaticwisdominstitute.com/005/

    AWP 004: Aromatic Remedies to Beat the Winter Blues

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2014 21:30


    In today’s podcast, Liz talks about how using essential oils and other natural remedies to help lift the emotional darkness of winter. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Dilution Chart blog post Effects of Citrus Fragrance on Immune Function and Depressive States Light Therapy products and books from AWI Amazon Store To read more and for full transcript, go to: http://aromaticwisdominstitute.com/004/

    AWP 003: Ten Essential Oils to Get You Started with Aromatherapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2014 21:34 Transcription Available


    Episode 3 is another “Learn with Liz” session in which Liz teaches you about the cornerstone of aromatherapy – essential oils. Three salient points were covered: 1. What is an essential oils 2. Why do we use essential oils? 3. Liz shares a list of the 10 best essential oils to get you started in aromatherapy. For show notes go to: http://aromaticwisdominstitute.com/003/

    AWP 002: Blending Guidelines For Making Aromatherapy Products

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2014 19:44 Transcription Available


    For those of you just getting starting with essential oils and aromatherapy it can be overwhelming and confusing understanding how to make blends, what carries to use, how many drops to add to those carriers, etc. In today’s episode, I share some simple but important guidelines to follow so you can make safe and effective blends for use on the skin.  You will learn: What “blending” means What is a carrier Two important essential oils properties Why it’s important to blend

    AWP 001: Welcome to the Aromatic Wisdom Podcast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2014 18:07


    In this first episode I cover three points: 1. The purpose of the podcast – how you will benefit by listening.2. The podcast format – to give you an idea of what to expect when tuning in to future episodes.3.  A bit about my own aromatic background and why Liz Fulcher should have a podcast on essential oils and aromatherapy.   To view the show notes go to: http://aromaticwisdominstitute.com/episode-1/

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