Fragrant Notes

Deborah Roth MA, is a Spiritual Life & Career Transition Coach, a Relationship Coach, and Interfaith Minister who integrates her 40+ years of experience in both the corporate world and the esoteric/spiritual disciplines of Feminist Psychology, Women's Ritual, Astrology, and Tarot.  She's the author of 2 books – The Authentic Woman PlayBook, and Circle of One: The Art of becoming a Self-centered Woman and presents a weekly YouTube video series entitled: “Embodying your Divinely Feminine Wisdom: A Weekly Date with your #InnerGoddessTeam”. 

Sonia Satra is a mindset and fitness thought leader and the former star of daytime dramas Guiding Light and One Life to Live. Using her NLP expertise, high performance coaching, health coaching, fitness training and over 10,000 hours of acting time, Sonia specializes in personal transformation by integrating the mind, body, and emotion to create lasting change. She is also the founder & CEO of Moticise, an award-winning wellness program that combines mindset and movement to achieve life goals and create lasting change.

Diane DiResta, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional), is Founder and CEO of DiResta Communications, Inc., a New York City consultancy serving business leaders who deliver high stakes presentations— whether one-to-one, in front of a crowd or from an electronic platform.   DiResta is the author of Knockout Presentations: How to Deliver Your Message with Power, Punch, and Pizzazz, an Amazon.com category best-seller and has spoken on 4 continents. She has been featured on CNN, and quoted in the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, London Guardian, and Investors Business Daily and Bloomberg radio.

Carrie Rattle is a 30 year veteran financial executive who is now a Financial Therapist/Coach, helping women break self-limiting money beliefs and build confidence to make the right money decisions in life. She trained with Psychotherapist Olivia Mellan, critically acclaimed author and Oprah guest, as well as Psychologist Dr. April Benson, a specialist in eating and shopping disorders.

Christine Clifton teaches mindful corporate professionals and service entrepreneurs how to blaze new trails in their life and work so they have more freedom, fulfillment and flow. She's a "SurThriver" of 20+ years of ongoing chronic illness, the mystery of which was just recently solved when she was 53 years old: the root cause has been a genetic connective tissue disorder called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. In this episode, Christine shares how she uses her communication expertise to get what she needs from the medical industry. You can find out more about Christine at www.ChristineClifton.com. 

Valerie Bennis is the creator of the Essence of Vali line of products and the Fragrant Notes podcast.  In this episode she is interviewed by Roberta Mittman about the challenges she faced when seemingly out of the blue, she was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis.

Roberta Mittman is a licensed acupuncturist and holistic life coach who has practiced her craft for over 25 years , One of her specialties is working with clients/patients who identify as a Highly Sensitive People. Listen to this podcast to learn about the qualities that make someone an HSP as well as the myths that surround this common but largely unknown personality trait.

Karen Fitzgerald is a communications coach and a certified Tantra educator.  An essential part of intimacy is communication. We do that through our voice, the words we speak, but also through our bodies.  Tantra provides a way for us to experience a deeper connection with one another. 

Wendy Blanchard, M.S., INHC, NYCPS is an Integrative Nutrition Health coach/practitioner, and mental health consultant/educator. She is a survivor of lifelong addiction and co-occurring disorders, and thrives in her recovery through implementing an integrative approach. Wendy's book, “WRITE PRAY RECOVER:A JOURNEY TO WELLNESS THROUGH SPIRITUAL SOLUTIONS AND SELF CARE” was released in January, 2022.

Heather Van Vorous is the best-selling author of Eating for IBS and The First Year: IBS. She is also the creator of Heather's Tummy Care line of organic medical foods for managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms. Her patient support site is HelpForIBS.com and she offers private coaching for IBS.

Amanda Mittman founder of Happy Valley Nutrition where they” don't believe in diets.” Focus is on personalized healthy outcomes and healthy behaviors to help each person create the life they want without shame or deprivation.

Debra Duneier is the President & Founder of EcoChi. and a Feng Shui Master Practitioner.  She has the unique gift of transforming work and living space for companies and individuals.  The shifting of energies (through Feng Shui) creates the optimal environment for health and well being in all areas of life.

Bonnie's mission is to assist you in nourishing and healing your body. Her goal is to help you get healthy so you can live a fuller, happier life.   As an herbalist, holistic practitioner and biomagnetism practitioner she supports her clients by teaching them simple ways to shift their current situation. Change is possible

Holly Shelowitz is a Certified Nutrition Counselor, Wellness coach and Culinary Educator. Take a moment to listen to this informative podcast as she shares her nourishing wisdom on all areas of wellness.

Lois Barth is a Human Development Expert, Speaker, Life and Business Coach, and author of the book, Courage to SPARKLE. Lois works with heart-centered go-getters who crave greater meaning, fulfillment, and impact in their lives by helping them clarify their goals, foster well-being, and be more effective leaders.  

Eva Vennari is the founder and CEO of The Elevate Institute, a cutting-edge health practitioner firm specializing in fortifying the Immune System to reverse burnout without drugs, fads or trends.

Sherrie Jasper is a licensed Physical Therapist who specializes in Pelvic Health.  She works with her clients to improve the functionality of specific organs systems that can be impacted by pelvic floor dysfunction. These dysfunctions can be due to aging, surgery and/or other issues which are treatable through physical therapy rehabilitation.  

Ella Newman is a trusted financial professional serving individuals, business owners, families and their advisors. She has extensive experience and knowledge in the realm of financial well-being and how best to manage this important area of our lives.

OsteoStrong is a national franchise that provides innovative technology for building bone. Owner Mackenzie McMahon explains how the unique proprietary machines assist people in hitting growth triggers that build stronger bones.  

Lisa Jacenich shares tools to overcome the stress response and habits of depleting emotional states. Founder Evolve LLC, program facilitator for NeuroChangeSolutions, HeartMath Institute, Whole Health Institute.

Amy Soucy is a yoga and mindfulness facilitator, transformational coach, and catalyst for women's wellbeing.  She shares her wisdom and experience in the area of Self Care.          

Elizabeth Tritsch is a Date Attraction Expert and Dating Coach.  She helps busy, successful women attract their ideal partner with actionable steps, resulting in a happy, loving, connected relationship.

Donna Perrone is the owner of the wellness center, Gravity East Village located in NYC.  She is a certified Colonic Hydro-Therapist, Quantum Reflex Analysis Practitioner and Bionetic Scan Counselor.  Donna began her health journey in 1989, and consumes a diet that is plant-based and primarily a raw food diet. She is known as 'Detox Diva' and shares her knowledge on cleansing practices so that her clients can achieve a high level of wellness.

Joan Pagano is recognized as a women's fitness and healthy aging expert. She has specialized in strength training since 1988, training, teaching and writing books on the subject, including Strength Training Exercises for Women. As a natural segue, Joan developed an expertise in coaching women on the best exercises to enhance bone health.

Marija Parente is a Total Access Coach whose goal is to support her clients in accessing their soul essence as the source of their natural expression and limitless creativity.    

Karen Jacobsen is a prolific songwriter, singer performer and the voice of Australian Karen on Garmin GPS devices.  She is an inspirational speaker and guides people through the process of “RECALCULATING' in their individual life journey.

Amina Mitchell Alexander is a licensed cosmetologist in New York City.  She is passionate about helping women look and feel their best through the medium of hair and makeup.  Amina believes every woman deserves to feel good about themselves and to own and embrace their individual beauty. 

Dr. Jeannie Grecco is a Biologic Restorative Dentist with comprehensive medical and dental training.  She is committed to bridging the gap between medicine and dentistry in order to provide a more holistic approach to her patients.  Dr. Grecco's extensive knowledge of the oral microbiome enables her to impact the health of her patients in a highly effective manner.

Elizabeth Barry is an author and coach in the area of human evolvement and transcendence of the ego.  She is an inspiration to many in her resilience in the face of the tragic, unexpected loss of her beloved partner, John. During this painful time, Elizabeth's sense of purpose and dedication to her clients propelled her forward while she simultaneously processed her grief. 

Dr. Claudia Levine and Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Kate Maclaughlin created Menopause Jewelbox to educate women about all the aspects and challenges of peri menopause, menopause and post menopause.  They each donned another hat as educators to fill in a gap and to satisfy a need for comprehensive education in an area that is often overlooked. 

Christina McLaughlin has over 30 years experience in the hair industry.  She is a highly revered expert as a hair stylist and color expert.  Her creativity and appreciation for the artistry of hair design is inspiring.  Throughout her career she has owned several hair salons and after settling in Sea Cliff, N.Y. opened a salon there named Wabi Sabi (the beauty of imperfection).

Susan Gala, guides women to reconnect to their sacred source of power. She shares ways that women can heal their body story from female pain & trauma. Susan teaches women the practice of Yoni Steaming and other feminine self-care rituals so they can find joy, pleasure and live life radiantly.

Joan Clark is a nationally recognized certified aromatherapist, educator, healer and creator of the Palais Aromaetica line of products and natural perfumes.  She is a pioneer in the field of using essential oils for all levels of health and well being.  Joan has mentored and inspired many in the safe and effective use of aromatic essential oils to enhance life for women, men, children of all ages and their pets.  

Beatty Cohan MSW, LCSW, AASECT is a nationally recognized psychotherapist, sex therapist, author of “For Better for Worse Forever:  Discover the Path to Lasting Love,” columnist, national speaker, national radio and television expert guest and host of “The Ask Beatty Show” on the Progressive Radio Network.  She has a private practice in New York City and East Hampton.

Tania Sterl is a personal stylist with years of experience designing collections as a fashion designer.  She works with women through workshops, group experiences and one to one (live and virtual), to thoughtfully curate their wardrobe and revive their style so that it is in tune with their goals and vision for their well being, personal development, and lifestyle.   Tania says: “Like a kind mirror, I help you to see that potential inside, by styling you on the outside, making the invisible, visible, with style!” 

In her prior life, Beth Liebling was a divorce lawyer and married mother of five children.  Now, she's a nationally recognized Sexpert/Intimacy Coach.  Her journey started when her own marriage ended and she sought help in search of passionate love and sexual/sensual pleasure.  She opened a sexy boutique in a Historic Houston neighborhood called Darling Way (which she has since sold) which served as her soapbox from which she started preaching and teaching the realities of passionate, romantic love. This is an informative podcast for adults that includes frank conversation about sexual intimacy.

Dr. Naeemah Ruffin's trajectory from CPA to general management executive to Podiatric Doctor and Surgeon to developing a facial fitness program is inspiring.  Her medical training and knowledge of the face musculature enabled her to create a unique facial fitness program. She shares with us why facial exercises are so important for graceful aging and how we can easily incorporate them into daily life. 

Betsy Karp was a textile and fashion designer, working with the highly revered designers, Ralph Lauren, Vittadini and Oscar De La Renta.  After she shut down her own fashion design company, she went down another path to coach and educate people in the area of color.  She taught her clients how to use color in a transformative way to create a life they love. Her background and talent as a painter and fashion designer was the perfect combination for her to create exciting and effective programs for her clients.

Dr. Sherri Greene is a traditionally trained podiatric doctor and surgeon who went on her own healing journey to better assist her patients. Dr. Greene works with her patients to uncover the source of their individual illness and to help them heal on a deep and lasting level. Most often the source is due to toxicity and various pathogens which once removed provide optimal health and well being.

Deborah Farkash is an educator, consultant and entrepreneur in the area of health from the inside out.  Her primary focus is on the care of the skin and the various ways we can all age gracefully.  Deborah provides health, wellness and longevity products and support to her clients.   Deborah's website: https://livingwellinsideandoutside.com/

Laurie Lewis is an educator and a health coach with a specific expertise in intermittent fasting.  She brings her own compelling story of health and healing through this practice of eating within a specific window of time.