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I have a huge favor to ask you. Can you please help spread the word that being sick is just a part of aging? I’m serious. The idea that we are destined to feel worse over time is keeping so many of us away from our health potential. Now, I’m not saying you need to become superman or superwoman overnight, but I am saying that becoming a lesser version of yourself is NOT just “how life goes.” See full show notes for this episode HERE. Leave us a review while you’re there. Lookin’ for some podcast goodies? I’ve got ya covered! Shop our t-shirts, swag, and other popular products HERE New to essential oils? Here is my free guide to help you demystify this topic  FREE Essential Oils Guide. Our website is www.RevolutionOilsPodcast.com View hundreds of Essential Oil Recipes in our DIY Dugout Sign up for my  PODCAST NEWSLETTER and you'll get FREE tips on how to live a healthier, more balanced life!  Say hello on social. Use the Hashtag #essentialoilrevolutionpodcast so I know you're a friend! Facebook Instagram Gr

In this week’s episode we are back with Dave Sherwin to finish our 7 Principles of Health! Many of these tips gave me a whole new perspective on healthy living, and to be honest, I feel rejuvenated and inspired!   Healthy living is truly in all of our hands. You don’t need to spend thousands of dollars, or be some kind of workout champion to live a healthful existence. Keep it simple, keep it doable, and remember: You. Are. Worth. It.   See full show notes for this episode HERE. Leave us a review while you’re there. Lookin’ for some podcast goodies? I’ve got ya covered! Shop our t-shirts, swag, and other popular products HERE New to essential oils? Here is my free guide to help you demystify this topic  FREE Essential Oils Guide. Our website is www.RevolutionOilsPodcast.com View hundreds of Essential Oil Recipes in our DIY Dugout Sign up for my  PODCAST NEWSLETTER and you'll get FREE tips on how to live a healthier, more balanced life!  Say hello on social. Use the Hashtag #essentialoilrevolutionpodcast so I

Tell me, is this you? At around 20 years old you felt healthy- maybe at an ideal weight, with lots of energy, and confidence in your body? And then you woke up decades later, nearly 40 pounds overweight, tired all the time, and uncomfortable in your own skin?   You’re not alone. According to our guest Dave Sherwin, this is the most common form of weight gain in first world countries.   If this is you, would you rather go on a Diet, or an “Un-Diet?” Yeah… me too. If you’re sick of bouncing from one “guru” or “expert” to the next when it comes to health or weight loss, you’ve found the right place. There is no wagon, and there is no falling off.   In this week’s episode, we discuss with Dave Sherwin the 7 Principles of Health that will get you off the hamster wheel of diets, quick fixes, and self masochism that can often come from “dieting.”  Dave has been helping people get on the health train for most of his life and drops some knowledge bombs when it comes to common sense, and tried-and-true methods of appro

This week’s episode is a straight-up knowledge bomb. We go deep, skin-deep, into the world of skincare with Jade Shutes.  Jade is basically a wizard when it comes to essential oils so she has a lot of knowledge to share. We talk about dry skin, acne, stretchmarks, dark spots, scars, redness, burns, blackheads, and everything in between!  What makes this episode even more special is that you’ll get a sneak peak at the kind of content in my Ultimate Guide to Essential Oils. This interview is just a small piece of what’s in there. The guide is the result of my 6+ years of experience and research, so you’ll find answers to any and all of your essential oils questions. If you struggle with your skin, want to reduce toxins in your home, or are just looking to upgrade your skincare routine, this episode will rock your socks. Give it a listen now! See full show notes for this episode HERE. Leave us a review while you’re there. Lookin’ for some podcast goodies? I’ve got ya covered! Shop our t-shirts, swag, and other p

If a lavender bush and citrus tree had a love child, it would be Bergamot. This fantastic smelling oil boasts the calming properties of lavender and the mood boost of citrus oils.  This “best of both worlds” quality is the precise reason that Dr. Danielle Daniel chose Bergamot for her thesis research on essential oils and PTSD.  Dr. Danielle takes us through her study and the amazing outcomes experienced by her participants. She goes into the science behind essential oils and how their unique chemical makeup can positively improve our emotional wellbeing.  This episode is fascinating, insightful, and will help you understand why essential oils are so powerful when it comes to dealing with stress and anxiety.  Listen now to learn something new and hear why Dr. Danielle wants you to ditch your toothpaste.  See full show notes for this episode HERE. Leave us a review while you’re there. Lookin’ for some podcast goodies? I’ve got ya covered! Shop our t-shirts, swag, and other popular products HERE New to essentia

Ladies, this episode is specifically for you. Being a woman is hard sometimes, there are a lot of little moving pieces inside us and the truth is, they don’t always work right. So, this episode is all about supporting you as a mother, a wife, a woman, and honestly, just a human being.  Samantha Davis, my guest, kicks us off with a recipe for the best bath of your life. I’m serious, her tips had me drooling at the thought of some relaxing alone time wrapped in a warm water hug. Sam then takes us into a conversation about infertility. As a certified doula, Sam has helped many couples on their fertility journeys. She gets real with us about the two topics that are not often addressed in relation to infertility.  Sam’s words come from a place of understanding as she herself struggled with their second pregnancy. Her approach always seeks to address the underlying issues while using essential oils to support the desired outcomes.  Her perspective is refreshing and full of compassion. Listen now for a double dose o

If you are like me, then you might have started to think of plants as those little bottles neatly arranged on a shelf. My lavender is purple, eucalyptus is green, and frankincense is pink. How often do you think of the actual plant though? Do you know what peppermint leaves look like? How about geranium? If you’re struggling to picture them, then you’re not alone. That’s why I sat down with ethnobotanist Kerry Hughes, to help us learn a little more about the plants outside the bottle.  Kerry gives us a sneak peak into her books as she describes some popular plants and their uses beyond essential oils. She also sheds light on why plant medicine is often not the subject of clinical trials despite hundreds of years of use by indigenous peoples.  This episode is power packed and will leave you rethinking your garden for next year. Give it a little now! Check out Kerry’s IG @kerryarrudaethnopharm or FB EthnoPharm. Find her books, articles, videos, and more on her website at ethnopharm.com. Be one of the first 5 pe

I have a challenge for you. This year, I want you to have THE BEST summer of your life. That means no uncomfortable sunburns, itchy bug bites, or miserable flu caught while traveling. Of course, you could hide in your home all day but then you’d miss out on all the sunshine, BBQs, and warmth.  No, the key to the best summer of your life starts with essential oils. Amaryllis Turman, a lifelong oil lover shares her must-haves for summertime. She teaches us how to mix and match five basic oils for practically any summer application, be it bug bites or sunburns. Her tips are easy, practical, and quick, making them perfect for a busy summer.  Tune in to hear how you can have the best summer (and smell good while doing it)! Get your FREE ebook 101 Easy Essential Oil Uses from Amaryllis HERE!  Learn more on Amaryllis’s website: theoilywoman.com   Connect with Amaryllis on IG, FB,TikTok: @theoilywoman See full show notes for this episode HERE. Leave us a review while you’re there. Lookin’ for some podcast goodies? I’

What You’ll Learn: The consequences of undiagnosed thyroid disorders (30 seconds) Dr. Hedberg’s bio and background (1 min 30 sec)  How Dr. Hedberg got interested in thyroid health (5 min 30 sec) The number one symptom of thyroid disease and other accompanying signs (6 min 30 sec) The link between thyroid hormone and energy production in the mitochondria (9 min) The many factors that negatively affect the thyroid (9 min 30 sec) The gut-thyroid axis (11 min) How to evaluate the cause of fatigue and thyroid symptoms in a patient (15 min)  The three factors that contribute to an autoimmune disease, such as Hashimoto’s disease of the thyroid (16 min) Why giving thyroid hormone without addressing the underlying cause is ineffective (18 min) The two most important minerals for thyroid function (20 min) Why women are more prone to thyroid issues and autoimmunity (22 min) The link between thyroid disorders and birth control and hormone replacement therapy (24 min) How chemicals in the environment disrupt

What You Will Learn: Dr. Chesney’s bio and background (0 min) How Dr. Chesney became interested in specializing in Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses (5 min) Why Dr. Chesney has a passion for prevention of tick-borne diseases(8 min) Why we should care about prevention of Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses and who is most at risk (9 min) How to know if you are in a tick endemic area and what ticks may cause tick-borne illnesses (10 min) The myth of tick season and if ticks can really live in the cold (14 min) Does size matter with ticks? (15 min) The best way to identify a tick (16 min) How long does a tick need to be on you to transmit a tick-borne disease? (16 min 30 sec) The caveats of Lyme testing and the accuracy of different methods (18 min) The many ways Lyme disease hides in the body and why doxycycline may not completely eradicate it (24 min) How to effectively treat a tick bite by combining pharmaceuticals, herbals, and essential oils (27 min) How herbals and essential oils treat m

What You Will Learn: In this episode, I share how essential oils can support thyroid health. First, I provide a brief overview of the thyroid and why it is so vital for health. I also highlight how to determine if this endocrine gland is imbalanced. Finally, I focus on the main part of the show: essential oils and how they influence thyroid function. Topics include: What is the thyroid gland? (1 min) Why thyroid health is so critical for overall wellness (1 min 30 sec)  The different types of thyroid dysfunction (2 min) How to know if you have a thyroid imbalance (symptoms and labs) (2 min 30 sec) Why conventional medicine may be missing thyroid dysfunction (3 min)  Statistics on thyroid disease and why natural interventions are important (4 min 30 sec)  The various ways essential oils can support thyroid function by modulating specific thyroid triggers (5 min) Some popular calming and hormone balancing essential oils for addressing thyroid symptoms (7 min) How blood sugar impacts hormones and which

What You Will Learn: In the previous show, I provided a brief overview on how popular tea tree oil is, its versatile uses, and a potential regulation that could impact our access to it. Now, it’s time to elaborate on its benefits and appealing characteristics. So, in this episode, I provide a general synthesis of tea tree oil’s properties, history, and studies on its uses, safety, and applications. An introduction and review of the previous episode about tea tree oil (0 min) An overview of Melaleuca and tea tree oil including its family, species, and where it is endemic (1 min) The active component found in standardized tea tree oil that is antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory (3 min) A fun fact about how tea tree oil was named (3 min 30 sec) Historical uses of tea tree (4 min)  How tea tree oil was used during WWII by the Australians and why its use came out of favor (6 minutes) An overview of conditions that tea tree oil may benefit and why it is helpful (6 min 30 sec -9 min) Uses and applications of

What You Will Learn: In this episode, I discuss why tea tree oil is so popular. I also explain the latest regulatory scare surrounding this favored oil. For perspective, I then provide you with an overview of the literature and how it has been historically viewed by several skilled and esteemed aromatherapists. These points are important to understand because the latest attempt to classify it as dangerous could decrease our ability to access it.  Below is an overview of some of the major points discussed in the show as well as all the references.  Why tea tree oil is so popular and in demand (1 min) The sustainability concern of tea tree oil (2 min) Why we need to be aware of the latest regulatory controversy about tea tree oil (3 min) A background on why tea tree oil was flagged as a safety concern (4 min) The issues related to study methods for assessing essential oil safety in rats vs. humans (5 min) How fennel oil’s safety scare was comparable to the one being discussed about tea tree oil (6 min) T

What You Will Learn: In this episode, I discuss the importance of liver health. I explore how the liver affects overall health, its main functions, how it interacts with our hormones, gut, and thyroid, and how to promote liver health using lifestyle tools and essential oils. Here are some of the key points discussed during the show: Why the liver is so popular (1 min) The many physiological roles of the liver (3 min) The various functions of the liver (4 min) How hormones impact liver health (7 min)  How the liver regulates hormones (8 min) The liver-gut connection and why it is important (9.30 min) Why you need to have a clean colon before a liver cleanse (10 min) The role of the gut-liver link and estrobolome for estrogen balance in the body (11 min) The role of an enzyme in the gut that impacts estrogen clearance, hormone levels, and female health (12 min) The thyroid-liver link (13 min) Why integrative doctors will assess and support the liver and gut when hormones are imbalanced (15 min) Som

What You Will Learn: An introduction to Debrah’s background and Trifecta care (0 min) Some facts on Alzheimer’s disease (1.50 min) Debrah’s bio (2.30 min) How Debrah got started with aromatherapy and how her mother’s diagnosis changed her career path (5 min) How Debrah found the three specific modalities she uses to assist and holistically care for those with Alzheimer’s disease (8.30 min) What other relaxation techniques Debrah incorporates with the HEARTs Process and aromatherapy to help those with Alzheimer’s and their families (12.30 min) The customized, hand-made sensory tools that Debrah offers as part of her program (13 min) The importance of aromatherapy for helping those with Alzheimer’s and the cautions in this patient population (15.30 min) Which form (chemotype) of rosemary oil would not be good for someone who is on medications and has a history of seizures (16.20 min) Why being aware of the stages of Alzheimer’s is important to know for appropriate care (18 min) The current number of

What You Will Learn: An introduction to Rachel and her poem on forming a relationship to aromatherapy (0 min) Rachel’s bio (2.30 min)   Rachel’s healing journey into aromatherapy (5.40 min) What is the meaning of “Yam”? (11 min) How Eastern and Western medicine are starting to “speak the same language” (13 min) The philosophy surrounding the Wisdom of the Earth Training (17 min) How aromatherapy can be dynamic, like nature, and how essential oils shift based on these environmental factors which relates to our healing (19 min) How Rachel’s training in yin yoga and massage spurred her interest in combining Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with Aromatherapy (28 min) The connection between the seasons, the five elements, and personal growth (32 min) What the “spirits” of each organ system represent (40 min) How emotions are signals to the body and how this relates to the five elements and the spirits (41 min) How to incorporate aromatherapy into the five elements, focusing on spring (45 min) What e

What You Will Learn: An Introduction and overview of kidney functions (1 min) Dr. Jenna Henderson’s Bio (2 min) Dr. Henderson’s journey relating to her own diagnose of chronic kidney disease (5 min) What is dialysis? (11.30 min) The kidneys’ capacities to heal (16.30 min) The number one reason that people go into kidney failure that is not a “kidney disease” (17 min) The second leading cause of kidney failure that is not a “kidney disease” (18 min) Why we have to consider heart health when we think about the kidneys (21.30 min) Some common kidney disorders Dr. Henderson works with (21.45 min) The staging of kidney disease (23.30 min) The reason chronic kidney disease is a “silent killer” (26 min) Where to start if your numbers on labs indicate a kidney issue (29.30 min) At what age our kidney cells begin to break down (31 min) Some common symptoms that could indicate kidney compromise (33 min) The difference between iron-deficiency anemia and renal anemia (35 min) How to support the kidneys fo

What You Will Learn: How Melissa’s own podcast influenced my views on aromatherapy (0 min) Melissa’s bio (1 min) Melissa’s journey into aromatherapy (3.30 min) How aromatherapy led Melissa into coaching (10.30 min) The difference between health, life, transformational, and master coaching (14 min) How essential oils support and excel the shifts in transformational coaching (16 min) The role of implicit memories on behaviors and habits (17 min) The powerful link between scents and emotions (21 min) How Melissa finds what essential oils to put in her personalized blends for her clients (21.30 min) Why Melissa uses essential oil blends vs. single oils for coaching (23.30 min) Why would someone want to see a coach? (26 min) The transformational blend Melissa created for herself when moving to Guam and why rose oil was so instrumental in the formulation (29.45 min) Why we need to stop “shoulding” on ourselves (33.30 min) Why we should be kind to our inner child and why it’s not “woo-woo” (36.30 min)

What You’ll Learn: In this episode, I wanted to expand on how essential oils can support healthy hormones in a holistic and integrative way. Since essential oils have multiple mechanisms of action, and contain hundreds of biological compounds, this podcast could have gone on for an inordinate amount of time. Thankfully, I narrowed it down to five key areas within a 30 minute time span. Here’s a summary of the key points.  An overview of the five key ways essential oils benefit hormones (2 min) The many factors that relate to hormonal balance that essential oils can influence, due to their multiple mechanism (3 min) How stress impacts hormones (8.40 min) The five ways essential oils affect hormones through modulating stress (9.30 min) Essential oils that balance cortisol levels (12.30 min) Essential oils that impact the vagus nerve and how why this supports the stress response (14.30 min) How essential oils influence our emotions and how this relates to hormonal balance (16.30 min) Why “exercising our

What You’ll Learn: The current, concerning statistics of our kid’s state of health (1 min) Dr. Song’s bio (2 min) An overview of Dr. Song’s new book (6 min) How the gut-brain link and microbiome are related to children’s mental health issues (7 min) What are psychobiotics and how that relates to the gut-brain link (9.50 min) What is the difference between microbiota and the microbiome (11.30 min)  Why the microbiome is the hub for better mental health and solving chronic health problems (16 min) How antibiotics can have a long-term impact on kids’ health due to microbial disruption (17 min) What is the single, most immediate microbial mischief maker and why (19 min) Symptoms that are outside of the gut that are really gut-centric (22 min) Some common, daily microbiome disruptors in our world (23 min) How reading food labels can be a powerful tool to help our kids physical and mental health (26 min) The most significant disruptor to our kids’ microbiomes (29.30 min) The vicious cycle of mental he