The Aromatherapist: Recent Episodes
Cheryl Whitten
Host Cheryl Whitten, BA, CCA, PH, Clinical Aromatherapist, Herbalist, and Professional Health Writer, focuses on education and conversations in natural, holistic, functional, and complementary medicine, herbalism, and aromatherapy. With her frank style and nearly 20 years of experience, Cheryl busts through myths to discover a common sense approach to plant medicine. In conversation with fellow health experts, she breaks down how to improve health through natural and holistic methods.
How do essential oils work in Classical Chinese Medicine? Josephine Spilka explains the basic tenents of this ancient healing system and how you can use essential oils to affect change in the body.
Resources
Josephine online
Cheryl online
@cheryltheherbalist
@the.aromatherapist
Essential Oil Dilution Guide
Free Essential Oil Safety Guide
Sondra Rubin is a Board Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner by NAMA (National Ayurvedic Medical Association Medical Board) and a Certified Ayurvedic Wellness Educator. She talks with Cheryl about key principles, including the tissues of the body from an Ayurvedic perspective, called dhatu, and the role of diet, lifestyle, and herbs in supporting agni and these tissues.
Resources:
Sondra Online
@anuayurvedahealth
Cheryl Online
@cheryltheherbalist
@the.aromatherapist
Essential Oil Dilution Guide
Herbalists talk about the Doctrine of Signatures, but what is it and can we use it today? Cheryl talks about the history of this theory and her perspective for modern herbalism.
Resources
Episode Citations
Cheryl Online
@the.aromatherapist
@cheryltheherbalist
Essential Oil Dilution Guide
Essential Oil Safety Guide
Cassie Christopher, RD is a body-positive Registered Dietitian and health coach for women. She talks about what emotional looks like, how to get past the all or nothing food perspective, and how to build healthy relationships with food.
Resources
Cassie Christopher online
Cheryl online
@the.aromatherapist
Essential Oil Dilution Guide
Chery's Favourite Herbs and Things
Cassie Christopher, RD is a body-positive Registered Dietitian and health coach for women. She talks about what emotional looks like, how to get past the all or nothing food perspective, and how to build healthy relationships with food.
Resources
Cassie Christopher online
Cheryl online
@the.aromatherapist
Essential Oil Dilution Guide
Chery's Favourite Herbs and Things
Back from a hiatus due to illness, Cheryl talks about what it's like to live with chronic autoimmune disease and 3 things that help her.
Resources
Cheryl Online
@the.aromatherapist
Science of Aromatherapy course
Free Essential Oil Guide
Work With Cheryl
Cheryl's favourites
A Quickie Episode answering this popular question. It's all over the internet that essential oils on babies should always be used on the feet. But is it true? Resources:
Cheryl Online
@the.aromatherapist
Free Essential Oil Safety Guide
Essential Oil Dilution Guide
Cheryl's Favourite Things
Cheryl's Favourite Oils
Madison Madden, A.D., Ayurvedic Doctor talks about the principles of Ayurveda, the role of digestive health in overall health, and how to redefine your relationship with food.
Resources
Madison Madden online
Book: Mind Body Food
Cheryl online
@the.aromatherapist
Essential Oil Dilution Guide
Cheryl's favourites
Work With Cheryl
Free Essential Oil Safety Guide
SIBO is a complex condition with many possible underlying causes. On this episode, I take a deep dive on why you get SIBO and the 3 step process to heal your gut, including botanical options.
Resources:
Episode Citations
Cheryl Online
@the.aromatherapist
Work With Cheryl
Cheryl's Fave Supplement
Science of Aromatherapy course
How do nutritional deficiencies affect the postpartum, breastfeeding, and postpartum depression and anxiety? Bethany Gettis, C.H.N, a certified holistic nutritional consultant with a background in nursing, talks foods, vitamins, and nourishing new moms.
Resources:
Bethany online
Cheryl online
@the.aromatherapist
Science of Aromatherapy course
Cheryl Recommends: Supplements
Cheryl Recommends: Herbs
Is Labrador tea safe? What are traditional and modern uses for the herb and specifically the essential oil? Learn the plant profile for this botanical with Clinical aromatherapist and herbalist Cheryl Whitten, BA, CCA.
Resources
Episode Citations
Cheryl Online
@the.aromatherapist
Essential Oil Dilute Guide
Free Essential Oil Safety Guide
Work With Cheryl
The Aromatherapist Approved Herbs
What is the cost of intergenerational trauma and racial trauma? How does it condition our unconscious mind, and affect our health, and how do we heal it?
Dr. Maiysha Clairborne, M.D., an integrative physician, Master Practitioner & trainer of Neurolinguistic Programming, Hypnosis and Rapid Transformation Therapy, and Conscious Anti-Racism Trainer, talks how to heal trauma at the unconscious level.
Resources:
@drmaiysha
Dr. Maiysha Online
Dr. Maiysha's podcast: The Black Mind Garden
@the.aromatherapist
Cheryl Online
Essential Oil Dilution Guide
Lydia Dorotich, Registered Naturopath and Medical Herbalist, talks about the impacts of modern day diets, lifestyles, and stress on hormones and reproductive health. She shares key vitamin and nutrient deficiencies to watch for, herbal treatments, and herbal safety.
Resources
Lydia Dorotich Online
@lydia.dorotich.naturopath
Cheryl Online
@the.aromatherapist
Science of Aromatherapy course
Where to Buy Herbs
Essential Oil Safety Guide
Work With Cheryl
Dr. Kate Steiner is a Burnout Recovery Coach and founder of LIFT Wellness Consulting. She holds a Master of Counseling and a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision. Dr Steiner supports her clients from burnout to recovery by developing a self-reflective plan that identifies and prepares for burn events by addressing all areas of wellness. She has been a researcher in wellness and burnout for almost 20 years.
In this episode, Dr. Steiner teaches us the difference between compassion fatigue and burnout and how to build a wellness plan that prepares for and prevents burnout.
Resources
@drkatesteiner
Dr. Kate Online
@the.aromatherapist
Cheryl Online
Essential Oil Dilution Guide
Work With Cheryl
Cheryl's Favourites
Trish Whetsone, specialist, stress expert, and intuitive eating advocate, talks about the complexities of SIBO, why antibiotics don't always work, and strategies for healing.
Trish Whetstone has Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Public Health from The State University of New York at Fredonia. She is a certified Health and Life Coach, and certified Nutrition coach.
Resources:
Trish online
@feelgoodgutgirl
Free Feel Good Gut Guide
Cheryl Online
@the.aromatherapist
Essential Oil Dilution Guide
Free Essential Oil Safety Guide
Work With Cheryl
Cheryl's Favourite Herbs & Oil Brand
The Internet says lemon water makes you alkaline and that lemon oil in water is an even better remedy for alkalinity, but is it true? Is focusing on alkalinity even a good health and wellness concept? In this episode, learn about the myths and truths of lemon oil.
Resources
Episode Citations
Essential Oil Dilution Guide
Free Essential Oil Safety Guide
Shop Oils & Herbs From My Favourite Brand
Work With Cheryl
Healing your teeth is so much more than just flossing, fluoride, and strict diets. Carrie Ibbetson, Registered Dental Hygienist and Oral Health Coach, talks about the functional and natural approach to healing your teeth, the many pieces to a healthy mouth, and the things you should actually be doing at home that lead to cavity prevention.
Learn about
- why dental work and surgical procedures on your teeth don't fix the problem of cavities
- how cavities are an infectious disease
- why biofilm management is critical
- the role of saliva in tooth health
- how mouth acidity causes cavities
- how the way you breathe affects your tooth health
- the role of vitamin D in cavities
- how sleep affects your mouth health
- how 3rd trimester sleep and vitamins affect your baby's teeth
- simple practices to manage bacteria and acidity
- why most toothpastes and products do not work
Resources
Carrie Ibbetson online
OralHealthCoaching.com
Cheryl Online
@mscherylwhitten
@thearomatherapistpodcast
Essential Oil Dilution Guide
Free Essential Oil Safety Guide
Oxidation (and reduction) is an important process in your body, of which your a by-product is free radicals. Antioxidants are compounds that neutralize free radicals. Essential oils can both become oxidized and be antioxidants. Learn how this affects safety and how it can help your health.
Resources:
Essential Oil Dilution Guide
Essential Oil Safety Guide
Cheryl Online
@thearomatherapistpodcast
@mscherylwhitten
This episode is sponsored by Mountain Rose Herbs. Get 10% off essential oils with code AROMA10POD.
Gabriel is a Kinesiologist, Clinical Exercise Physiologist and Performance Specialist who has been teaching movement for over ten years. In this episode, he talks about tai chi as more than gentle exercise but a method of bringing awareness to our movement practice. When we consciously move feeling in the body, we can have both a more sustainable and vitalizing movement practice and a spiritual experience.
Resources
Gabriel Online
Cheryl Online
@thearomatherapistpodcast
@mscherylwhitten
Essential Oil Dilution Guide
This episode is brought to you by Mountain Rose Herbs. Use code AROMA10POD for 10% off essential oils.
Rosemary is often suggested for memory loss, neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, concentration, and focus, but does it work? Cheryl Whitten, Clinical Aromatherapist and Herbalist, takes a look at the rosemary essential oil profile, its uses, and safety considerations. She talks about some of the science behind rosemary and the brain.
Resources:
Episode Citations
Essential Oil Dilution Guide
Free Essential Oil Safety Guide
Cheryl Online
@mscherylwhitten
@thearomatherapistpodcast
Work With Cheryl
This episode is supported by Mountain Rose Herbs. Use code AROMA10POD for 10% off essential oils.
Heidi Cooper is a Licensed Master Esthetician and a Functional Medicine Practitioner. She talks about how skin conditions and challenges are a direct result of internal health struggles. Skin products can damage the skin barrier and are too harsh,
Resources
Heidi Cooper online
@skinsideout_heidicooper
Cheryl Online
@mscherylwhitten
@thearomatherapistpodcast
Essential Oil Dilution Guide
Free Essential Oil Safety Guide
Work With Cheryl
This episode is brought to you by Mountain Rose Herbs. Use code AROMA10POD for 10% off essential oils.
Can you use essential oils & herbs during birth and postpartum? Is it safe to use essential oils during breastfeeding and as a nipple cream? What's the appropriate focus of herbs and oils in birth and postpartum? Cheryl shares some of her favourites and her tips.
Resources
Episode Citations
Essential Oil Dilution Guide
Free Essential Oil Safety Guide
Work With Me
@mscherylwhitten
@thearomatherapistpodcast
Cheryl online
This episode is supported by Mountain Rose Herbs. Get 10% of essential oils with code AROMA10POD.
Donette Morris is a Traditional Doctor of Naturopathy, Certified Wellness & Lifestyle Coach, Registered Yoga Therapist, Certified Doula, and Certified Natural Health Practitioner. She works as a Naturopathic Postpartum Doula. We talk about natural ways to support healing in the postpartum recovery.
Resources
Donette Morris Online
@donette.morris
Cheryl Online
@mscherylwhitten
@thearomatherapistpodcast
Science of Aromatherapy
This episode is supported by Mountain Rose Herbs. Use code AROMA10POD to get 10% off organic essential oils.
Can you use essential oils and herbs for headache relief? There might be many reasons why you get a headache or migraine, but there natural ways we can approach them for relief. Learn from Clinical Aromatherapist and herbalist Cheryl Whitten about some of the science and safety information around herbs and oils.
Resources
Episode Citations
Cheryl Online
@mscherylwhitten
@thearomatherapistpodcast
Science of Aromatherapy course
Work With Me
This episode is supported by Mountain Rose Herbs. Get 10% off essential oils with AROMA10POD.
Traditional fitness is often not enough. Fitness culture teaches us to grind and hustle our way through exercise and into health, but it doesn't take into account our actual life and how we feel. Janis Isaman, highly certified in fitness and nutrition modalities, teaches us that we can feel better in a more sustainable way.
Resources
Janis Isaman Online
@mybodycouture
Cheryl Online
@mscherylwhitten
@thearomatherapistpodcast
Science of Aromatherapy course
This episode is brought to you by Mountain Rose Herbs. Use code AROMA10POD to get 10% of essential oils.
Dr. Jessi Sigander talks about how to treat anxiety, trauma, and dyslexia holistically through body work.
Dr. Jessi Sigander's passion for working with dyslexia comes from her own daughter’s dyslexic diagnosis, struggles and triumphs through a version of N.O.T. Dr. Jessi’s background is in education with BA in education, Masters in Curriculum and Instruction, and a PhD in Educational Leadership. She is also the co-founder of Action Parenting.
Resources
Dr. Jessi Sigander & Brain Breakthrough
Action Parenting
Cheryl Online
@mscherylwhitten
@thearomatherapistpodcast
Science of Aromatherapy
This episode is supported by Mountain Rose Herbs. Use discount code AROMA10POD for 10% off essential oils.
Sleep science is a big field. There are natural remedies that can help improve sleep quality, and help with relaxation. In this episode, we talk about herbs and oils that may help with sleep, but other factors and conditions that also need to be considered.
Resources
Episode Citations
Cheryl Online
Work With Cheryl
@mscherylwhitten
@thearomatherapistpodcast
Science of Aromatherapy
Essential Oil Safety Guide
Why do we dream and what do they mean? Will Sharon, a certified coach, says dreams are ordinary and just another way we organize ourselves and our human experience. Organization and integration are keys to emotional and mental wellness and we talk about how dreaming can help us do that as well as the role of dreams and psychedelics in PTSD.
Resources:
Will Sharon Online
Cheryl Whitten Online
@mscherylwhitten
@thearomatherapistpodcast
Science of Aromatherapy
Work with Cheryl
There's so much controversy and misunderstanding around Lyme disease. Can essential oils and herbal protocols help?
Resources
Episode Citations
Cheryl Online
Consultations
@mscherylwhitten
@thearomatherapistpodcast
Science of Aromatherapy
Episode 42: Conquering Lyme Disease with Kellie Kodel
Kellie Koedel was chronically ill with Lyme disease for 10 years. She was bedridden for 5 years and endured unnecessary medical interventions before she found a Lyme literate doctor and switched to a natural treatment.
Kellie discusses why antibiotics are not enough for treatment, and talks about the Kill, Dissolve, Bind protocol actually needed for Lyme disease and chronic post-treatment Lyme symptoms.
Resources
Lyme Friends
Lyme Conquerors Wellness Group
Cheryl Online
@mscherylwhitten
@theraromatherapistpodcast
Science of Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy Wellness Group
Can we use Melissa oil for Herpes simplex? If an essential oil has antiviral properties, how effective is it and what does that mean? Learn the science of Melissa oil, the safety considerations and contraindications, and how to actually use it. From Clinical Aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten.
Resources
Episode Citations
Cheryl Online
@mscherylwhitten
@thearomatherapistpodcast
Science of Aromatherapy
Free Essential Oil Safety Guide
Join our wellness community
How does acupuncture help pain and menstrual pain? Dr. Kerry Boyle, Licensed Acupuncturist, discusses how acupuncture works to stimulate self-healing in the body.Â
Resources
Dr. Kerry Boyle
Chi Chi Chocolate
@acupunctureinvermont
Cheryl Whitten, BA, CCA
@mscherylwhitten
@thearomatherapistpodcast
Science of Aromatherapy course
Karen Howard is the Director and Co-Founder of Brain Health Breakthrough, which supports people with brain injuries and unpaid carers mainly through meditation. When she contracted COVID-19 in 2020, she used her techniques to help her recovery after beating the disease. She talks about the power of meditation in mental health and recovery.
Resources
Karen Haworth
Cheryl Online
@mscherylwhitten
@thearomatherapistpodcast
Science of Aromatherapy Course
Are all lavender oils the same? In this episode, learn the differences between Spike and Spanish lavender, the chemistry, safety considerations, and how to use both essential oils.
Some practitioners share neither of these should be used based on their chemical structure. Learn why this may not be true.
Resources
Episode Citations
Science of Aromatherapy course
Free Essential Oil Safety Guide
Cheryl Online
@mscherylwhitten
@thearomatherapistpodcast
Lavender is called the universal essential oil, but there are many species, varieties, and aromatherapy products. Does this title apply to them all? Learn the differences, the chemistry, and how to use this plant.
Resources
Episode Citations
Cheryl Online
@mscherylwhitten
@thearomatherapistpodcast
Science of Aromatherapy Course
Essential Oil Safety Guide
What does boosting the immune system mean? How do we support the immune system with natural remedies? Dr. Corrine Poulin, ND tells us what to when when our kids get sick, what not to do, how people with autoimmune disease should take care of their immune system.
Resources
Dr. Corrine Poulin
@doctorpoulin
Cheryl Whitten Online
@mscherylwhitten
@thearomatherapistpodcast
Science of Aromatherapy course
Free Essential Oil Safety Guide
Is there such thing as vanilla essential oil? Clinical Aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten breaks down the different types of authentic vanilla aromatherapy products, the extraction processes, and what you need to look for in this product. Discover how to use vanilla as a remedy and its safety considerations.
Resources
Episode Citations
Cheryl Online
@mscherylwhitten
@thearomatherapistpodcast
Science of Aromatherapy
Free Essential Oil Safety Guide
Dr. Taylor Pagano is a Naturopathic Doctor and holistic wellness coach. She tells us how to heal anxiety by investigating the the root cause of anxiety. Her unique approach uncovers emotional imbalances connected with the stages of organ system development and combines holistic practices to bring healing.
Dr. Pagano completed her undergraduate studies in biology and psychology at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Then attended the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona where she obtained her doctorate.
Resources
Dr. Taylor Pagano
@love.heal.evolve
Cheryl Online
@mscherylwhitten
@thearomatherapistpodcast
Science of Aromatherapy course
Eczema is a multi-faceted disorder. In this episode, we take a look at how genes, the microbiome, and the immune system play into eczema. We also work through essential oils in treating eczema. Clinical Aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten breaks down the safety precautions, contraindications, and research around essential oils and eczema.
Resources
Episode Citations
Eczema Recipe
Episode 29: Building a Healthy Child with Dr. Melina Roberts
Episode 2: Essential Oils, Allergies,& Allergic Reactions
Free Safety Guide
Science of Aromatherapy Course
Cheryl Online
@mscherylwhitten
@thearomatherapistpodcast
Does stress affect weight? Our hormones? Our sleep? Dr. Erin Ellis tells us why we need to look at root causes beyond just diet and exercise to manage weight.
Dr. Erin Ellis, NMD graduated from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2017 and worked at a naturopathic urgent care in N. Scottsdale seeing medical cases ranging from acute to chronic and seen in pediatrics to geriatrics. After 2.5 years, she decided to branch out on my own and spread the modalities of Naturopathic Medicine be help highly ambitious, goal-driven women and addressing the root cause of why they are constantly running on empty, have a hormone imbalance, or can’t lose weight despite exercising and eating clean.
Resources
Dr. Erin Ellis
@dr.erinellis
Healthy Habits, Healthy Lifestyle
Cheryl Whitten
@mscherylwhitten
Science of Aromatherapy
Does frankincense essential oil contain boswellic acids? Does frankincense essential oil treat cancer? Are B. carterii and B. sacra the same thing? Is frankincense a threatened species? Learn the frankincense profile, its uses, and what to look for when shopping for this ancient remedy.
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Episode Citations
Episode 1 Osteoarthritis
Episode 28 Cancer
Science of Aromatherapy
Free Safety Guide
Cheryl Online
Cheryl on Instagram
Ravintsara and ravensara are often assumed to be the same essential oil, but are they?
Resources
Episode Citations
Science of Aromatherapy
Cheryl Online
@thearomatherapistpodcast
@mscherylwhitten
Join our wellness community
Can we prevent chronic childhood illness and allergies? Dr Melina Roberts, a Naturopathic Doctor and author of Building a Healthy Child, made 3 discoveries about gut health that became the foundation of her Food Introduction Plan. This plan changes how we look at nutrition and sets children up for longterm health and avoiding chronic illness and allergies.
Dr. Roberts is the Clinic Director of Advanced Naturopathic Medical Centre in Calgary, a lecturer for the Paracelsus Academy, and she is recognized as one of the top Biological Medicine practitioners in North America. Roberts is a leading authority in the field of naturopathic medicine specializing in Biological Medicine, effectively treating digestive issues, chronic disease, and cancer. Dr. Roberts is a graduate of the University of Waterloo and the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto. She did a 2-year post-graduate study in Biological Medicine with Paracelsus Klinik in Switzerland.
Resources
Dr. Roberts Book
Dr. Roberts Online
@DrMelinaRoberts
@MsCherylWhitten
Cheryl Online
Science of Aromatherapy
Cancer is the leading cause of death in Canada and responsible for 30% of all deaths. It's the second leading cause globally. It's a serious disease and we could probably say most of us have been impacted by it in some way.
There are many claims about essential oils and cancer, but is it really as the Internet says? Clinical Aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten breaks down some of the data and makes it clear.
Resources
Episode Citations
Science of Aromatherapy course
Essential Oil Safety Guide
Many women live with chronic menstrual imbalances. Dr. Cassandra Wilder, ND teaches us what a normal period and cycle should look like, how to recognize problems, and how to resolve imbalances.
Women are often taught what is common but not what is optimal and many women live with chronic problems. Dr. Cassandra empowers us to change the conversation and to know that it doesn't have to be that way.
Dr. Cassandra Wilder is a Naturopathic Doctor and the leading expert in women's cyclical health and menstruation. Known for her passion and wisdom in women's wellness and reproductive health, she is a speaker and leader bridging the gap between science and spirituality. She is also the CEO of GoddessCeremony, the Host of the GoddessCeremony Podcast, and the author of a women's health book to be published in 2020.
Resources
Dr. Cassandra on Instagram
GoddessCeremony Podcast
Cheryl Whitten on Instagram
Cheryl Whitten Online
Science of Aromatherapy course
Aches & pains during pregnancy are common as the body expands and stretches, but there is very little that can be taken to help. Let's talk essential oils safe for pregnancy pain & why essential oils help.
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Episode Citations
Ep 4: Pregnancy & Aromatherapy
Essential Oil Safety Guide
Science of Aromatherapy Course
The Internet and public go wild over this one: are essential oils safe for pets? Let's break it down with Clinical Aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten.
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Episode Citations
Essential Oil Safety Guide
Science of Aromatherapy course
Join our wellness community
Is symptom relief treatment enough to heal the body? Sheila Viel, DNM, RN, RCST explains the principles of bioregulatory medicine and how finding & treating the root cause of disruption in our biological systems can restore health.
Resources
Sheila Viel
Sheila on Facebook
Science of Aromatherapy Course
Cheryl Whitten, BA, CA
The Internet says vitex cures all things hormonal. Is it true? Can you actually use vitex for hormone help? Clinical Aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten breaks down the tincture/extract and the essential oil. Check the citations link for data.
Resources
Episode citations
Essential Oil Safety Guide
Science of Aromatherapy course
Join our wellness community
Find Cheryl online
Do our thoughts and our mind actually affect our immune system and our body? Registered Psychologist Dr. Janine Nelson tells us how unmanaged stress in our relationships with ourselves and others makes us sick and gives us 2 practical tips to change help the mind heal.
Resources
Dr. Janine Nelson
Dr. Janine on Facebook
Science of Aromatherapy Course
Cheryl Whitten, BA, CA
What is a hydrosol? How does it work? Can you make one at home? Clinical aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten breaks down the difference between essential oils and hydrosols and the safety precautions to using them.
Resources
Favourite Books
Consultations
Essential Oil Safety Guide
Diffusing For Beginners Ebook
Science of Aromatherapy Course
Join Our Wellness Community
Let's clear up the rhetoric around essential oils and receptors. Clinical aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten discusses the mechanisms and the discussion around essential oils, receptors, and hormone binding.
Resources
Episode Citations
Science of Aromatherapy Course
Essential Oil Safety Guide
Diffusing for Beginners E-book
Join our wellness community
How can we be holistic in longterm, senior, and end-of-life care? Lynne Anne Gallaway, RN GNC, IASP is a Registered Nurse with a Gerontological Nursing Certification and an Integrated Aromatic Science Practitioner who has personally recovered from fibromyalgia and depression. From her personal experience and her professional experience of 43 years as a Director of Nursing and Administrator in a long term care home, she tells us why and how we should adopt a broader view.
Resources
LynneAnne.com
Diffusing For Beginners book
Essential Oil Safety Guide
Essential Oil Masterclass
Cindy Maricle, BSc discovered the power of aromatherapy after she suffered a spinal injury. With her degree in medical science technology, aromatherapy wasn't on her radar. But after the damage was reversed, she made a shift to combine her clinical medicine and science background with holistic health. As a college faculty member, guest lecturer, and Licensed Spiritual Healer with a number of applied aromatherapy certifications, Cindy teaches us the power of following your passion and how we can find our voice through aromatherapy.
Resources
CindyMaricle.com
Cindy on Facebook
Email Cindy at scmaricle@msn.com
Diffusing For Beginners Ebook
Science of Aromatherapy Course
Join Our Wellness Community
Essential Oil Safety Guide
Essential oils have the potential for neurological therapies based on their small molecular structure. Research is developing in this area, but we do know some things about how they work. Learn about the 2 main processes of how essential oils work in the brain with Clinical Aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten.
Resources
Episode Citations
Essential Oil Safety Guide
Essential Oil Masterclass
Diffusing for Beginners Book
Science of Aromatherapy Course
Join Our Wellness Community
What's the difference between bitter orange and sweet orange essential oil? Clinical Aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten breaks it down.
Resources
Episode Citations
Blog
Diffusing for Beginners Book
Essential Oil Masterclass
Science of Aromatherapy Course
Join Our Wellness Community
What is phototoxicity and why do some essential oils cause this reaction? Plus how to take caution with your skin, some myth-busting around which essential oils are phototoxic, and what to do if you have a reaction.
Resources
Episode Citations
Diffusing for Beginners book
Science of Aromatherapy
Essential Oil Masterclass
Free essential oil safety guide
Join our wellness community
There are many types of petitgrain oils available. Cheryl Whitten, Clinical Aromatherapist, breaks down why you need to know the difference.
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Episode Citations
Science of Aromatherapy
Diffusing for Beginners book
Essential Oil Safety Guide
Essential Oil Masterclass
Join our wellness community
Is palo santo endangered? How can we make sure we're buying sustainable products? Plus, the chemistry of the essential oil, uses, and precautions from Clinical Aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten.
Resources
Episode Citations
Essential Oil Safety Guide
Science of Aromatherapy Course
Diffusing For Beginners Book
Essential Oil Masterclass
Join our Wellness Community
From the bitter orange tree, Neroli is a beautiful citrus oil with a sweet and floral smell. Known for its ability to reduce anxiety, it is one of the big ones we pull out when we're in a fragile emotional state. Today we talk about historical and traditional uses, how to use it, and contraindications and precautions.
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Episode Citations
Free Essential Oil Safety Guide
Essential Oil Masterclass
The Science of Aromatherapy
Join Our Wellness Community
Diffusing For Beginners
Can you use essential oils if you have an autoimmune disease? The Internet says you shouldn't because they're too stimulating, but Clinical Aromatherapist explains what the research says and her approach.
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Episode Citations
Essential Oil Safety Guide
Essential Oil Masterclass
Diffusing For Beginners
Join Our Wellness Community
Can you use essential oils if you have lung disease? Let's cover some myths, research, and safety concerns.
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Citations
Essential Oil Safety Guide
Diffusing For Beginners
Essential Oil Masterclass
Join Our Wellness Community
Katrina Harrison struggled with her health since birth and, at age 5, she suffered a tragic car accident where her brother didn't survive. Between her poor health and the survivor trauma, she began to seek wellness and found aromatherapy. Things started to change.
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Instagram: @firandlace
Learn: Free Masterclass
Science of Aromatherapy
Safety Guide
Read: Diffusing for Beginners
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Ylang ylang is a beautiful flower with great mood applications. Research show ylang ylang may be useful for depression and stress. Learn about this plant and its types of common distillation from Clinical Aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten.
This episode is sponsored by the new e-book Diffusing for Beginners, available now on Kindle.
Resources:
Essential Oil Safety Guide
Free essential oil masterclass
Join our wellness community
Can you use essential oils on children?
Botanicals discussed:
Lavender - Lavandula angustifolia
Roman chamomile - Chamaemelum nobile
Tea tree - Melaleuca alternifolia
Lemon - Citrus limon
Sweet marjoram - Origanum marjorana
Cypress - Cupressus semperivens
This episode is brought to you by the brand new e-book Diffusing For Beginners, available now on Kindle.
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Free Essential Oil Safety Guide
Free essential oils masterclass
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Arguably one of the most debated topics in aromatherapist, Clinical Aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten breaks down the myths around consuming essential oils.
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Join our wellness community
Get your free essential oil safety guide
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Aromatherapy is an effective complementary therapy for stress management. Learn the 5 botanicals Clinical Aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten uses in her clinic.
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Some of the claims about using essential oils during pregnancy are taken wildly out of context. Learn from Clinical Aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten on using essential oils during pregnancy and why it's not as terrifying as the Internet says.
Botanicals discussed: Lavendula angustifolia, Mentha piperita, Eucalyptus globulus, Melaleuca alternifolia, Rosmarinus officinalis
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The Complete Book of Aromatherapy & Essential Oils
Clinical Aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten explains the principles of aromatherapy, what essential oils are, and how to use aromatherapy.
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Can you be allergic to essential oils? Clinical Aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten explains allergic reactions and why the blogs are wrong on this one.
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At age 25, Cheryl Whitten was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in her face. 7 years later, her scans show completely remodelled bones and no signs of osteoarthritis. Aromatherapy was the key tool she used. Learn as she dives into why essential oils work, some of the myths and confusion around frankincense essential oil for arthritis, and her favourite topical application technique.
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Frankincense - Boswellia carterri, Boswellia serrata, Boswellia sacra
Wintergreen - Methyl salicylate
Cypress - Cupressus semperivens
Marjoram - Origanum marjorana
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Discover the superpower of plants and the healing art of aromatherapy.
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