Aromatic Wisdom™ Podcast with Liz Fulcher – Détails, épisodes et analyse

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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 importance of community and student interaction for her as a teacher and podcaster
• The challenges she faced trying to adapt to new online teaching platforms
• How discovering the Skool platform reignited her passion for connecting and teaching
• The value of taking a break, listening to your needs, and rediscovering joy in creative work

Smell My Life:
Liz Fulcher describes how she used frankincense hydrosol, helichrysum hydrosol, and a homemade jojoba and beeswax salve with helichrysum essential oil to care for a post-surgical wound after having a basal cell carcinoma removed—choosing natural remedies over petroleum-based products for her healing.

Resources and Links:

• The Aromatic Wisdom Community: www.skool.com/aromaticwisdom/about
• Upcoming episode: "Inhaling Wellness – all about nasal inhalers"

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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 

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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 chemotypes 
• Smell My Life:  Liz's new dresser and Spike Lavender  (you can see images  here: AromaticWisdomPodcast.com/66)

Links and Resources:

• Episode #33: Understanding GC/MS Essential Oil Testing 
• Essential Oil Taxonomy and Nomenclature Part 1
• Essential Oil Taxonomy and  Nomenclature Part 2
• All Aromatic Wisdom Podcast Episodes about CHEMISTRY

References:
Composition of Essential Oils and Other Materials
Plant Morphology 

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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 aromatics
• The specific essential oils and hydrosols I recommend
• How to identify poison ivy from harmless ivys
• Smell My Life: How Liz used essential oils to address ants in her kitchen

Links and Resources:

• Tips to Identify Poison Ivy
• DIY Recipe for Natural Calamine Lotion
• Episode 37: Essential Oil Sensitization: Are you at Risk?
• Episode 54: The Amazing Blue Oils
• Episode 51: Peppermint Hydrosol Benefits and Uses
• My favorite hydrosol supplier NaturesGift.com use the code "wisdom"

References:
The Effect of Peppermint Oil on Symptomatic Treatment of Pruritus in Pregnant Women

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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, training, and knowledge.  This approach not only safeguards the well-being of your clients but also maintains the integrity of the aromatherapy profession as a whole.

So, sit back, relax, and join me on this aromatic journey through the scope of practice in healthcare and the world of aromatherapy.

What You Will Hear in Episode 64:

• Appreciation for Patreon supporters and announcement of five new members
• Definition and Explanation of Scope of Practice in Healthcare
• How to stay within your personal Scope of Practice by aligning with your training, education, and qualifications
• Different professions, such as doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, and occupational therapists scope of practice
• Explanation of aromatherapy as an unlicensed and unregulated profession
• Three Suggestions for ensuring you maintain your personal Scope of Practice when you use essential oils
• Smell My Life: How Liz used essential oils to address summer colds and other issues while on their family beach vacation

Resources and Links: 

• NAHA Regulations: https://naha.org/explore-aromatherapy/regulations/
• AIA Standards of Practice  https://www.alliance-aromatherapists.org/Standards-of-Practice
• AIA Code of Ethics: https://www.alliance-aromatherapists.org/Code-of-Ethics
• AIA Safety Statement: https://www.alliance-aromatherapists.org/safety-statement
• Support the Podcast for only $5/month ✨ Patreon.com/AromaticWisdom

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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 family. 
• Understanding how plant families can deepen your relationship with aromatics and the natural world
• Eight Plant Families and their characteristics
• Essential Oils from the plant families featured in the episode

Resources and Links

• Patreon.com/aromaticwisdom for a 5-page printable of all the plant families and their corresponding essential oils. 
• Liz's Blog post on Plant Families 

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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 practical and easy DIY recipes 
• A fun astrological comparison between Saturn and Cypress
• The Three Cypress Recipes mentioned in the podcast can be found in the transcript. 

So sit back, relax, and take a deep breath as together we explore the world of Cypress Essential Oil.

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Resources and Links:
AWP 025: Essential Oils for Grief, Transition, and Letting Go
Fragrant Friday blog post: Bergamot Essential Oil Spotlight

Other Deep Dive Courses

• Rose Deep Dive: https://aromaticwisdominstitute.thrivecart.com/rose-deep-dive
• Juniper Berry Deep Dive: https://aromaticwisdominstitute.thrivecart.com/juniper-berry-deep-dive

The Three Cypress Recipes mentioned in the podcast can be found in the transcript. 

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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 application and share the comprehensive wellness protocol I used to support my recover, and that you are free to copy. 

Discover how these aromatic wonders can provide soothing relief and help you regain your respiratory health, all while embracing a holistic and natural approach to wellness.  Don't let acute bronchitis bring you down - empower yourself with essential oils and a wellness protocol to breathe freely and regain your vitality.

What You Will Hear in Episode 61:

• What exactly is Bronchitis?
• What are the symptoms of Bronchitis?
• How did I determine which essential oils would help resolve my Bronchitis?
• The 3-step method-of-application protocol I followed
• The properties of the essential oils I used 
• Smell My Life:  Application of Trauma Oil on a bruised foot

Resources and Links:

• ⭐ New Course: Managing Anxiety with Aromatherapy
• Blog Post: Essential Oils for Acute Bronchitis
• AWP 43: Blending for Acute versus Chronic Issues 
• AWP 52: How to Use Trauma Oil for Pain and Inflammation
• Support the Podcast only $5/month ✨ Patreon.com/AromaticWisdom

Methods of Applications as Mentioned in the Podcast: 

1. Steam Inhalations:  1 drop of essential oil in a bowl of steamy hot water, 2-3 times/day, 5 min (note: I varied the oils with each inhalation)

• Spike Lavender (Lavendula latifolia), Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis ct. camphor), Eucalyptus Dives (all three oils are mucolytic, expectorant)
• Tea Tree (decongestant, anti-infectious, expectorant)

2. Nightly Chest Rub with Jojoba Oil at a 3% dilution (15 drops to 1 oz ounce of Jojoba) (varying the oils I use)

• Spike Lavender (mucolytic, expectorant, and I love the smell)
• Balsam Copaiba (anti-inflammatory, calming and I find the aroma comforting)
• Black Pepper, Ginger (warming)
• Balsam Fir (strong antimicrobial, dries mucous, calming for a spastic cough)
• Thyme ct. linalol (immune system support)
• Basil ct linalol (antispasmodic for cough)

3. Pre-Bedtime Bath (10-20 drops in the tub right before I stepped in then soak for 30 minutes breathing in the steam)

• 2 Cups of Epsom Salts (to detox from the prescription meds)
• I rotated the essential oils mentioned above.

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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 history of embarrassing stories like me!

This episode is a good reminder that even we "veteran" Aromatherapists make mistakes.  Enjoy!

What You Will Hear in Episode 60:

• CFA.org Webinar Ten Therapeutic Uses of Hydrosols 
• 8 Dumb Things I've Done with Essential Oils 
• Safety Guidelines and Tips
• Smell My Life:  Liz uses hydrosol to heal her cat's paws

Resources and Links:

• Blog Post: Essential Oil Safety Guidelines and Tips
• NAHA.org General Safety Guidelines
• Book: Essential Oil Safety  A Guide for Healthcare Professionals, Tisserand and Young
• Where to Leave a Podcast Review

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