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For the complete show notes and full transcript, please go to the website:AromaticWisdomInstitute.com/050ABOUT TODAY’S EPISODE It’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 LEARN Reasons for Nighttime Fear in Children Aromatic Tools and Practical Recommendations for Making the Child Feel Safe 3 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 aromatherapy RESOURCES and LINKS Sleep Wellness Coach Listen: AWP Episode 16 Creating a Sacred Space with Essential Oils Read: 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  ❤️

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 LEARN The source of my husband's back pain The blend I initially purchased for its aroma How I realize the therapeutic properties might help his pain The results of using the blend on his back The ingredients and their therapeutic properties of the blend No 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 LINKS 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  ❤️

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 LEARN What is a Hydrosol?  5 Therapeutic Properties of Tea Tree Hydrosol Easy and Practical Ways to Incorporate Tea Tree Hydrosol into your Life Smell My Life Ask Liz RESOURCES and LINKS More 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 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  ❤️

For all the show notes and the full transcript, please go to the website: AromaticWisdomInstitute.com/047ABOUT TODAY’S EPISODE If 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 LEARN What is a Sinus Headache 4 Common types of Headache How a Sinus Headache is different 5 Essential Oils for Sinus Headache Relief 4 Methods of Application for Sinus Relief 3 Recipes - Steam Inhalation, Nasal Inhaler, Roll-on Smell My Life Ask Liz For all the show notes, resources and links plus the full transcript, please go to the website: AromaticWisdomInstitute.com/047

For complete show notes and the full transcript, please go to the website:AromaticWisdomInstitute.com/046ABOUT TODAY’S EPISODE If 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 LEARN What is a Salt Inhaler Who can benefit from using it How 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 inhaler Thank 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

For complete show notes and the full transcript, please go to the website:AromaticWisdomInstitute.com/045 ABOUT THIS EPISODE During the pandemic of 2020, I lost all framework for my day-to-day life which sparked a downward emotional spiral.  In this episode I talk about the productivity tool that (unexpectedly) changed my perspective and restored balance in every area of my life. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN What is Focusmate and How does it work? How much does Focusmate cost? How do you find co-working partners? How this tool transformed my pandemic-induced anxiety and depression Until Next Time, Be Happy, Be WellLiz  xo ❤️  Support the Podcast and  BUY LIZ A COFFEE ❤️

For complete show notes and the full transcript, please go to the website:AromaticWisdomInstitute.com/044 ❤️  Support the Podcast and  BUY LIZ A COFFEE ❤️ ABOUT THIS EPISODERose Hydrosol is by far one of the most popular aromatic waters on the market, and with good reason. It smells AHH-mazing and has so many incredible benefits, especially for the skin. In this episode of the Aromatic Wisdom Podcast, Liz talks about her love of this aromatic water and how easy it is to incorporate into every area of your life. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN What is Rose Hydrosol What method is used to create Rose Hydrosol? What is the correct term; Hydrosol or Hydrolat? Some Ways to Use Rose Hydrosol Question to ask your supplier to determine if you’re getting a true hydrosol of good quality RESOURCES + LINKS Hydrosols for Health: A step-by-step guide to understanding and using healing waters called hydrosols Deep Dive with Liz:  Rose Essential Oil 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 Thank you for listening, and until next time… Be Happy, Be Well! ❤️Like What You Hear?  Buy Liz A Coffee  ☕

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 Blending Guidelines for Chronic Issues RESOURCES 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 Products Essential Oil Safety Guidelines

ABOUT THIS EPISODE In 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 LEARN What Does the term "Deep Dive" mean in the context of education? How you can conduct your own Deep Dive What are the components that you should be paying attention to in a self-directed Deep Dive Where To find Resources for your Deep Dive RESOURCES and LINKS  New Live Trainings: Lift Your Spirit! 3 Essential Oil Deep Dives with Liz . Jan, Feb, March 2021

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 mean to "bless" something Why use aromatics in this way What are the best essential oils to use for blessings What are the best methods of application for blessings RESOURCES and LINKS  Aromatic Wisdom Blog Post: Blessing your Money with Essential Oils Related Class: Clearing Energy with Essential Oils: Recipes, Blessings, Rituals to Bring in Positive Energy Online Course - Juniper Berry Deep Dive Online Course - Cypress Deep Dive

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

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! 

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!)  

  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

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) Want to understand what a “chemotype” is? Check out this blog post:  Essential Oil Taxonomy and Nomenclature (Part 2)

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.  

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!  

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!

In today’s episode I share why the Aromatic Wisdom Podcast was on hiatus and the exciting new business my husband and I took over from Ann Harman who took it over from the amazing Jeanne Rose! What an incredible legacy! 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.Show Notes (Links and resources mentioned in this podcast episode) Copperstills.com (High quality, hand-crafted copper stills for making hydrosols and essential oils) AromaticWisdomInstitute.Teachable.com where you’ll find my online courses

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.