In this episode, Nikki goes through an actionable exercise to help break through limiting beliefs. Letting go of old beliefs, setting new goals, and moving forward. Nikki originally participated in a similar exercise in a live presentation in a program by James Wedmore.If you can write out your answers by hand, this would be ideal. Handwriting can help to connect more with thoughts and deep emotions. If handwriting isn’t possible, and typing is, that is still a good way to document your answers. What is my limiting belief?How do I feel about this belief?What is causing me to choose to feel this way?Support the showThis podcast is for information purposes only. We are certified clinical aromatherapists and holistic health professionals. If you have a medication concern, please refer to your health team. Everyone’s health is unique to themselves, so the topics and suggestions stated may or may not apply directly to you. Please reach out to an aromatherapist to work with or consider training to become one yourself! Show music: Happy Dreams - By David Fesliyan

In this episode, Nikki and Rachael wish everyone a happy holiday season. We go overOur holiday sale - save 15% off bundles and massage courses with coupon code - holiday23How we’ve grown this yearNew course launched in 2023 - Ayurvedic Indian Head MassagePast podcast - Breaking through limiting beliefsThe importance of setting goals for the upcoming yeaSupport the showThis podcast is for information purposes only. We are certified clinical aromatherapists and holistic health professionals. If you have a medication concern, please refer to your health team. Everyone’s health is unique to themselves, so the topics and suggestions stated may or may not apply directly to you. Please reach out to an aromatherapist to work with or consider training to become one yourself! Show music: Happy Dreams - By David Fesliyan

In this episode, Rachael and Nikki chat about the importance of thinking outside the box and looking at the big picture. This is important for everyday life situations and also for students studying a course. Being able to use critical thinking is an important tool to have. We discussed:The importance of thinking outside the boxWhen you’re learning about a new concentp, look at what you did understand, read it again, look up words you don’t understand to get a better understanding.If you still need clarification, consider if this is going to be talked about later in the course (check the next lesson title or course syllabus), is there a reputable place to search for more information?Once you’ve done critical thinking on the matter, then reach out for further clarification. The importance of health history forms for clients as they can give a glimpse into someone’s overall healthWhen looking at health conditions - by looking at what essential oils are important to avoid it can also help narrow down your selection of oils to use, all the while making sure you don’t pick an oil that in contraindication to persons health. If you don’t know enough about a health condition, look it up and see what body systems it affects, ask the client about it as they are most likely to know about it, and how it affects their health and wellness.When blending, look at the big picture - what will help someone the mostWhat application should be used? What oils to chose - taking into consideration age, application location, chronic vs acute, and moreWhat carrier oil can support the blendDon’t overwhelm a client. Often 1-2 blends is more than enough to startDon’t overwhelm the body with too much essential oil eitherRemember to take the person’s personal aroma preference in mind too when possibleAnd more!Support the showThis podcast is for information purposes only. We are certified clinical aromatherapists and holistic health professionals. If you have a medication concern, please refer to your health team. Everyone’s health is unique to themselves, so the topics and suggestions stated may or may not apply directly to you. Please reach out to an aromatherapist to work with or consider training to become one yourself! Show music: Happy Dreams - By David Fesliyan

In this episode, Nikki has the pleasure of interviewing the amazing Sue Todd regarding reflexology.Sue is a retired dental hygienist, reflexologist, reflexology instructor and certified aroamtherapists, and author. She is an advocate for gratitude practice. She is passionate about learning and sharing what she learns. This has evolved into Sue sharing her passions on formats like this as well as motivational seminars. In this episode Sue sharesHow she got into reflexologyWhat is reflexologyBenefits of reflexology, including hands, and earsThoughts on combining modalitiesThe different foot maps that are out thereBenefits for bonding between family members when giving to eachother Zone therapyHow often a client should come in for a sessionCancellations and no showsFacial reflexology, and Sue’s personal course of Facial Acue Zone reflexologySide effects, and contraindications, when not to get itCreams and balms used during a sessionTips for hyperhydrosis Foot reading and assessmentsThe importance of staying within one’s scope of practiceAnd more!Resources and people mentioned: Kevin KunzFlorence Cohen, fasciologia, osteopathic reflexologyWebsite: www.suetoddreflexology.comFacebook group: Sue Todd Readings, Reflexology, Aromatherapy https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057735576508Facebook group: It’s About Gratitude: https://www.facebook.com/groups/303551925641095Support the showThis podcast is for information purposes only. We are certified clinical aromatherapists and holistic health professionals. If you have a medication concern, please refer to your health team. Everyone’s health is unique to themselves, so the topics and suggestions stated may or may not apply directly to you. Please reach out to an aromatherapist to work with or consider training to become one yourself! Show music: Happy Dreams - By David Fesliyan

In this episode, Nikki interviews Bonita Barth, who’s been working in the field of natural skincare, organic perfumery, and plant medicine for over 30 years.Nikki and Bonita discuss:Her favourite essential oil, cistusHow Bonita started her aromatherapy journey as an herbalistHow The Aromatherapist is a family businessWhat is organic perfumeryHow synthetic perfumery started and the changes in the perfume industryThe safety and health issues behind synthetic chemicals in perfumeThe ‘need’ for scent in so many things in our livesWhen starting, be mindful of the scents and aromas around youPlay with the scents, the art of it is to have funDiluting precious oils in alcoholDiluting in carrier oilsPerfume in liquid vs. waxRemember to put the date made and expiry date as no one wants rancid oils for perfumeBlending by Notes - Top, Heart/Middle, Base notes and how quickly they each evaporateDiluting for perfumery is different than clinical aromatherapyDiluting at the upper limit of 10% for perfume, and 5% for cologne, sprays, floral watersRemember to keep allergies in mind, skin tests are important If you want to connect with Bonita, and find out more about perfumery, you can connect with her at:The Aromatherapist: https://www.thearomatherapist.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/letsbringbackflowerpowerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thearomatherapist_com/Support the showThis podcast is for information purposes only. We are certified clinical aromatherapists and holistic health professionals. If you have a medication concern, please refer to your health team. Everyone’s health is unique to themselves, so the topics and suggestions stated may or may not apply directly to you. Please reach out to an aromatherapist to work with or consider training to become one yourself! Show music: Happy Dreams - By David Fesliyan

We are back after a delay due to life!LoveRachael and NikkiSupport the showThis podcast is for information purposes only. We are certified clinical aromatherapists and holistic health professionals. If you have a medication concern, please refer to your health team. Everyone’s health is unique to themselves, so the topics and suggestions stated may or may not apply directly to you. Please reach out to an aromatherapist to work with or consider training to become one yourself! Show music: Happy Dreams - By David Fesliyan

In this episode, Nikki and Rachael share their own personal experiences of going through a healthy eating program on their journey to finally and forever health. We both completed the Spring session of Gina Livy’s Livy Method program. It’s a 91-day program that we both love for many reasons and wanted to share how we were able to transform our lives with it.It is a weight loss program, but Nikki sees it more as a healthy eating program to focus on wellness, with the added benefit of losing weight.Neither Nikki nor Rachael are affiliated with the program, we do not receive any compensation from the program.Some of the things we loved about the program includeWe have never eaten so much food in our lives!No counting, weighing, measuring, or doing weird shitCommunity supportApp to track, which is lifelong accessScience posts that go deep into topicsBecoming in tune with your body’s needsMore energy, less brain fog, better awareness of selfHow to eat to satisfactionHow to kickstart the metabolismImportance of sleep and reducing stress when it comes to weight lossIn one program session, Rachael lost 23 lbs and in two sessions of the program, Nikki lost 30 lbs. Both feel better which has had a positive impact on not only their physical health but also mental health and relationships with many around them. Putting ourselves first, and getting back to feeling good in our skin, we wanted to share that you can make yourself a priority too!Aromatherapy was not used to help curb any cravings but can be used to help with a better night's sleep, reduce stress, and bring our nervous system back into balance. You can learn more about the program at: https://www.ginalivy.com/ (not affiliated).Support the showThis podcast is for information purposes only. We are certified clinical aromatherapists and holistic health professionals. If you have a medication concern, please refer to your health team. Everyone’s health is unique to themselves, so the topics and suggestions stated may or may not apply directly to you. Please reach out to an aromatherapist to work with or consider training to become one yourself! Show music: Happy Dreams - By David Fesliyan

In this episode, Nikki and Rachael go over some of our top healthy habits for getting back into the school year routine. We go over:The importance of getting back into routinesScreen time, wi-fi limitationImportance of a good night sleepTop essential oils to help with rest and sleepSupport through transitions, when kids come back home after schoolTop essential oils during transitionsThe importance of communication Influx of germs and how to keep a strong immune systemTop essential oils for the immune systemTop essential oils for studying and staying focusedWe understand that back to school can be difficult for some. If it’s home school, private school, or public school, we can always use a bit of extra support to get back into the swing of things. Support the showThis podcast is for information purposes only. We are certified clinical aromatherapists and holistic health professionals. If you have a medication concern, please refer to your health team. Everyone’s health is unique to themselves, so the topics and suggestions stated may or may not apply directly to you. Please reach out to an aromatherapist to work with or consider training to become one yourself! Show music: Happy Dreams - By David Fesliyan

In this episode, Rachael and Nikki talk about their top oils to use during the fall season.They go overSome of their top essential oils include sweet orange, cinnamon cardamom, and cloveSome unique diffuser blends that include oatmeals cookies (see the blend below)How they use them to help reset the routine for back to schoolWhich oils are used to help keep the immune strong as the weather cools downSome of our favourite ways to use the oilsOatmeal cookie diffuse blend3 drops sweet orange2 drops cedarwood virginian2 drops cassiaDiffuse for 30 minutes. Helpful LinksJoin the free introductory to aromatherapy course at https://www.schoolofessentria.com/en/free-online-aromatherapy-courseGet Free Safety Labels https://www.schoolofessentria.com/safety-labels Email us any questions you might have and we will answer them in a future Q&A episode [email protected] Join our Facebook group Love Essential oils with Essentria https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveessentialoilswithessentria Follow Essentria on Instagram @schoolofessentria This podcast is for information purposes only. We are certified clinical aromatherapists and holistic health professionals. If you have a medication concern, please refer to your health team. Everyone’s health is unique to themselves, so the topics and suggestions stated may or may not apply directly to you. Please reach out to an aromatherapist to work with or consider training to become one yourself!Show music: Happy Dreams - By David FesliyanSupport the showThis podcast is for information purposes only. We are certified clinical aromatherapists and holistic health professionals. If you have a medication concern, please refer to your health team. Everyone’s health is unique to themselves, so the topics and suggestions stated may or may not apply directly to you. Please reach out to an aromatherapist to work with or consider training to become one yourself! Show music: Happy Dreams - By David Fesliyan

In this episode, Nikki interviews Susan about lipid oils, often referred to as carrier oils, and their many benefits. Susan trained as an herbalist and became very interested in infusing plants in oils, but because there wasn't much information on the oils, she began to focus on them with a little help from a friend who was a chemist and was able to clue her in on the fatty acids. This led to a self-published booklet, and after 20 years of running an herbal products business, her book Power of the Seed was published. Susan continues her oil research and has become obsessed with looking at the oils by the botanical family as there is so much to discover about them.In this episode, Nikki and Susan go overThe great benefits of blending lipid oils togetherImportance of using carrier oils/lipid oils with essential oilsGreat oils to use in the winter months to protect the skinOils for summer/warmer monthsGood oils for infusingOils to use for massageIf cooking oils from the kitchen can be used when blendingThere are over 100 carrier oils out there, find one that meets your needs!To purchase Susan’s book Power of Seeds you can find it hereConnect with SusanWebsite: https://lipidoils.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanmparker/Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lipidlove Support the showThis podcast is for information purposes only. We are certified clinical aromatherapists and holistic health professionals. If you have a medication concern, please refer to your health team. Everyone’s health is unique to themselves, so the topics and suggestions stated may or may not apply directly to you. Please reach out to an aromatherapist to work with or consider training to become one yourself!Show music: Happy Dreams - By David FesliyanSupport the showThis podcast is for information purposes only. We are certified clinical aromatherapists and holistic health professionals. If you have a medication concern, please refer to your health team. Everyone’s health is unique to themselves, so the topics and suggestions stated may or may not apply directly to you. Please reach out to an aromatherapist to work with or consider training to become one yourself! Show music: Happy Dreams - By David Fesliyan