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) The impact of our society’s compassion deficit (38.45 min) What is emotional numbness, its symptoms, and how this creates “unemotional wrecks” (39.45 min) Why relieving stress is the most important thing that we can do for our health and how this relates to reconnecting to emotional intelligence (42 min)  Why some people may not want to feel (49 min) How Melissa makes people feel safe about addressing emotional healing (50 min) An example of how transformational coaching changed the life of one of Melissa’s clients (52 min) The difference between addressing brain pathways vs. using a pill (54 min) The mission of Melissa’s podcast and how this benefits the listeners (55 min) The education and benefits of clinical aromatherapy (56 min) Why are so many people are burnout (59 min) Why a discovery call with a coach or practitioner is so important (1 hour 3 min) About Dolly Parton (1 hour 5 min) Closing questions (1 hour 7 min) Bio of Melissa Holman, CLC, RA, CECP Melissa Holman is an esteemed Registered Aromatherapist, Certified Holistic Life Coach and Master Transformational Coach, Energy Healer, Connector, Podcaster, International Speaker, Educator, and Mind-Body practitioner. She earned her Aromatherapy Certificate in 2018 from the American College of Healthcare Science and became a Master Transformational Coach from the Health Coach Institute in 2021. She is also a certified Emotion Code Practitioner. Melissa is a member of the Alliance of International Aromatherapists (AIA) and their current mentor for Regional Representatives. She also writes articles for the journal of AIA and is secretary of the Aromatherapy Registration Council. In 2022, Melissa was listed as one of the most influential aromatherapists in the world.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 noses” may help keep our memory intact (17.40 min) Essential oils that to support emotional health (18 min) Three ways essential oils impact brain function to modulate mood (19 min) Which essential oils impact serotonin, dopamine, and neural synapses for better brain communication (19.30 min) Psychoaromatherapy (21 min) How essential oils can influence trauma and neuroplasticity (22.50 min) The interaction of essential oils, neurotransmitters, and hormones (24 min) Essential oils that impact sleep (25.50 min) Studies on various essential oils that modulate estrogen, cortisol, and oxytocin (27. 30 min) Why clary sage is a favorite oil for hormonal health (29 min) Other ways essential oils may modulate hormones (30 min) Closing thoughts: free and additional resources, soon to be available limited openings in my practice, essential oils consults, and a shout out to our sponsors (31 min)  Blogs, Articles, and References: Optimizing Hormones and Sexual Health Using Functional Medicine and Essential Oils with The Girlfriend Doctor, Dr. Anna Cabeca, DO, OBGYN, FACOG (Ep. 406) Essential Oils for Hormones: Holistic Support for Healthy Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone, Thyroid, and Oxytocin Balance Essential Oils for Thyroid Health Essential Oils for Hormones: Holistic Support for Healthy Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone, Thyroid, and Oxytocin Balance A Summary on Supporting Mood with Essential Oils & A Little Olfactory Boost to Help Feel More Gratitude  The Stress-Hormone-Brain Connection & How Hormones Influence Brain Signaling, Emotions, and Mental Health   The Best Single Essential Oils to Lower Cortisol, Balance Hormones, and Help Reduce Stress: Part II Essential Oils for Stress Relief by Jade Shutes Aromatic and Incense by NW School of Aromatic Medicine  Thyroid Hormone Regulation and Metabolism 2014. Physiol Rev. (PMID: 24692351) The Best Essential Oils for Sleep by The Sleep Foundation Mint-Chocolate Water, Upper Lip Peppermint Sniffing, Peppermint Fat Bombs & More: How Peppermint Can Enhance Performance (My article on Ben Greenfield Life) Why Detoxing and Cleansing Are the “In” Things in Health and How Essential Oils Can Help Examining the “Hormonal Effects” of Essential Oils: An Introduction Highlighting Sage Oil: Part I (My article on NaturalPath)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 health issues and stress related to the gut-brain link (30 min) The important question to ask your doctor to determine if your child needs an antibiotic (32 min) How to restore your child’s microbiome if an antibiotic is needed (36 min) Should you take probiotics with antibiotics? (37 min) Why managing the stress response is the “best medicine” for a healthy gut-brain link and microbiome (41 min) Why we need to do “Vagus Nerve Work” (43 min) Some essential oils for supporting the vagus nerve and a healthy microbiome (47.30 min) A deep breathing exercise that is convenient and can engage the vagus nerve (50 min)  A DIY hack on how kids can use essential oils in school (52 min) How essential oils support the microbiome and overall health (53 min) What essential oil eradicated pathogens, enhanced microbiome diversity, and healed leaky gut in an animal study (54 min) How supporting the gut-brain may help with anxiety and other emotional issues (55 min) The three other “microbiome magic” ingredients for kids and adults (59 min) Closing thoughts (1.03 min) Bio of Dr. Elisa Song, MD  Dr. Elisa Song, MD is an internationally acclaimed Stanford-, NYU-, UCSF-trained integrative pediatrician, brilliant pediatric functional medicine expert, formulator, lecturer, educator, children’s health advocate, and author. She earned a master’s degree in public policy from UC Berkeley, is board-certified in pediatrics and holistic medicine, and is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Song has also been trained in the Defeat Autism Now! biomedical approach to autism and has additional expertise in functional medicine/holistic nutrition, homeopathy & homeopathic detoxification, acupuncture, herbal medicine, essential oils, and flower essences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What You Will Learn: What autism is and its prevalence (1.15 min) Dr. Skowron’s background and bio (3 min) Autism is poorly misunderstood, and the conventional approach doesn’t have a cure (8 min) Specialists in autism exist around the world that can apply therapeutics and help children lose their diagnosis and live independent lives (9 min) The most common misconceptions about autism and why they exist (11.30 min) The reason that Dr. Skowron formulated specific nutrients for children on the spectrum (15.30 min) The common causes of autism… there is no one cause (20 min) The two subsets of autism based on causes (21 min) The biggest poison on the market that leads to autism and causes brain damage (24 min) What two things cause regression in autism (24.30 min) The first line of treatment for both subsets of autism (25min) The difference between genetic mutations and genetic variations, such as MTHFR (27.15 min) What genetic tests a parent should request for a child with autism (28.30 min) Can all genetic causes of autism be fixed or addressed? (29 min) The complexity of addressing toxins and infections that can impact the brain of someone with autism (32 min) The connection between the immune system and mitochondria and how it links to gut issues and hormonal imbalances in autism (33 min) The misconception of testosterone and its link to autism (35 min) How endocrine disrupters are linked to autism (37min) Why calming essential oils may not work for children with behavioral issues (38.30 min) What essential oils will likely work best for children with behavioral issues and why (40 min) How inflammation and infections in the gut can lead to neurodevelopmental disorders (41.30 min) How essential oils are supportive of protocols for gut-brain health in autism (43 min) Why Dr. Skowron first balances brain chemistry when treating autism (47 min) Dr. Skowron’s four-part protocol, the Skowron Solution, to balance brain chemistry (49 min) Dr. Skowron’s course on autism that dives deep into the causes, brain chemistry imbalances, protocols, and supporting research (52 min) How Tylenol impacts the brain and the research that is being ignored related to its safety (53.30 min) How essential oils can support brain health in relationship to the blood brain barrier (59 min) How to address toxicity caused by the primary brain poison (1 hour) The real data on the number of kids affected by autism (1 hour 1 min) The two things we need to do to heal the epidemic of autism (1 hour 2 min) The most important thing for parents of kids with autism to understand (1 hour 5 min) How Dr. Skowron keeps his energy and passion for his cause to help kids (1 hour 6 min) Dr. Skowron’s favorite DIY for natural cleaning with essential oils (1 hour 7 min) Why we should surround ourselves with positive people (1 hour 8 min) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What You Will Learn: Frankincense essential oil is one of the most popular of all the essential oils to date. In fact, its multiple actions and its strong reputation for supporting wellness has earned it the nickname of the “King of Essential Oils.”  Yet, you’ve probably noticed that there are various types of frankincense essential oils. To confuse the consumer even more, many suppliers tout their version is best. So, how do you decide which one is right for you?  In this episode of the Essential Oil Revolution, we will explore some of the most popular frankincense (Boswellia) oils on the market. We will also discuss some basic actions and research about frankincense oil. This includes taking on the boswellic acid (BA) controversy! Here’s an overview of what is discussed about Boswellia essential oils: The aromatic and spiritual properties associated with frankincense oil (2 min) The different frankincense species within their “Plant Family” (5 min) What causes variations in the constituents of frankincense species and why trusting your suppliers is important (6 min) The different types of frankincense species and their common countries of origin (7 min) The main compound that differentiates Boswellia sacra (B. sacra) from B. carterii (9 min) The wide-ranging benefits of B. serrata and B. frereana (12 min) How to choose which frankincense species may be best for you (13 min) Boswellic acids, are they in frankincense oils? (14 min) The sustainability of frankincense oil (19 min) The importance of varying our essential oils based on our body’s changing needs and other factors (20 min) The bottom line on using frankincense essential oils (21 min) Additional resources (22 min) Referenced Blogs, Videos, and Information on Frankincense Oil: Decoding Frankincense Essential Oil Species: Your Go-To Solution to Alleviate Boswellia Oil Bafflement  Decoding Frankincense Essential Oil Species: Your Go-To Solution to Alleviate Boswellia Oil Bafflement Part II   The Take-Home Points on Choosing What Frankincense Oil to Use (Video, 2018)  What's All the Fuss About with Different Species of Frankincense Anyway  The Holy Oils of Frankincense (Species), Myrrh, and Spikenard (A brief overview) Additional Resources and Study Reviews on Frankincense Oil: Frankincense Essential Oil: Boswellia carterii (Aroma Web) Does Frankincense Oil Contain Boswellic Acid? (Tisserand Institute) Frankincense and Cancer (Tisserand Institute) Truth About Frankincense Oil Benefits for Cancer and Immunity (Natural Living Family, Dr. Z)  3 Frankincense Essential Oil Benefits: Healing for the Mind, Body, & Soul (Natural Living Family, Dr. Z.)  Management of basal cell carcinoma of the skin using frankincense (Boswellia sacra) essential oil: A case report ( June 2013, OA Alternative Medicine 1(2), DOI:10.13172/2052-7845-1-2-656, Full PDF) Essential Oils and Sustainability: Aroma Web: Guide to Essential Oils and Sustainability The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) maintains a helpful searchable database known as the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Links to Learn More About My Offerings and Education on Essential Oils: My Essential Oils Community Membership My Resource Page My CEU Course for Practitioners on the Clinical Use of Essential Oils Access My Essential Oil Free Resources, Additional Podcast Appearances, Articles, and Courses on Essential Oils Stay Connected! Sign-up for My Weekly Newsletter   Interested In a Naturopathic and Functional Medicine Consult? ·       I have a few spaces now for new clients! If You’re in NY, Go Here. Want Suggestions on a Functional Medicine and Naturopathic Approach to Incorporating Essential Oils into Your Wellness Regime? ·        Go Here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What You Will Learn: In this episode of the Essential Oil Revolution, I take a pause to reflect on what I’ve learned about essential oils both as a naturopathic doctor who has incorporated them in her practice for almost 20 years and as the host for the show over the last six months. After interviewing some of the top aromatherapists and naturopathic and functional medicine providers, I’ve changed my mind about a few things regarding essential oil. Still, I stand even more firmly behind others.  Listen in on my insights. I hope they will help you get better outcomes and help you form a stronger appreciation when using your essential oils. Here’s an overview of what you will learn: Why one may shift in their viewpoints of essential oils (1.30 min) How consumer use of essential oils may have some caveats to obtaining optimal results (2 min) Why one should respect the pioneers of the science of essential oils, distillation, clinical aromatherapy, and the history of aromatherapy (3 min) The various aromatherapy contributions of several of our guests that were highlighted on the show (4 min) Trainings in MLM companies vs. the different philosophies of essential oils from pioneers in the medicinal use of essential oils and clinical aromatherapists (5 min) The dangers of essential oils becoming a commodity vs. a therapeutic tool (6.30 min) The training of clinical aromatherapists and their personalized approaches to essential oils (8 min) How clinical aromatherapists can aid physicians and patients in the use of essential oils for those with medical conditions (10.30 min) The importance of spacing out medications with essential oils (11 min) The art, science, and safety of essential oils (11.30 min) Brand loyalty vs. using different brands and how I have gotten optimal results with combinations (15 min) Why considering sustainability is so important regarding essential oils (17 min) How consumerism is impacting sustainability of essential oils and how it dose not respect the power of essential oils and their potency (18 min) Understanding the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species categories to determine which oils to be mindful of regarding use and consumption (18.30 min) Final summary and safety resources (22 min) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What You Will Learn: ·        The importance of safety in critical time periods (1 min) ·        Pam’s bio and her background on how she set the foundation for integrating aromatherapy in hospital-based nursing and midwifery programs (1min 30 sec) ·        What got Pam interested in women’s health, mental health, and aromatherapy (7 min) ·        How Pam got into aromatherapy by “chance” (9 min) ·        Pam’s initial journey into integrating the use of aromatherapy with patients in U.S. hospitals (17 min) ·        Pam’s experience in England on evidence-based clinical aromatherapy in nursing and midwifery that was divinely led: (19 min) o   Pam became an intern and protégé to Denise Tiran, studying clinical aromatherapy and how to bridge essential oils into conventional care. o   Pam was exposed to the significant research by Ethel Burns that tested the safety of ten essential oils for anxiety, depression, nausea, pain, and contractions in pregnancy (25 min) §  Initially launched as a six-month pilot study, its positive results led to an eight-year research-grant study with over 15,000 women. §  The beneficial results were replicated for these same oils regarding their safety in moms-to-be and the relief for nausea, anxiety, and pain.  §  Pam trained at a hospital that replicated Ethel Burn’s study, she bought the program so she could teach it to nurses and midwives in the US. ·        Pam’s continual education course for professionals that provides the updated research on the six essential oils found to be safe in pregnancy (also available to naturopathic doctors) (31 min) ·        An overview of Pam’s books which review the safe use of essential oils in women’s health and mental health and a specialized pediatric section (32 min) ·        The difference and importance between learning about individual oils vs. blends (35 min) ·        The dilution ratio for using essential oils in pregnancy and with pediatrics (35.30 min) ·        The number one oil studied for anxiety in research (39 min) ·        Pam’s aromatherapy logo campaign for mental health awareness (39.30 min) ·        Why it’s important to use external applications of essential oils in those taking medications (40 min) ·        Pam’s favorite essential oils and self-care ritual (43.30 min) ·        Pam’s “Luxury Oils Blend” recipe for postpartum depression, anxiety, and mental health: o   2-4% dilution of 20 drops lavender, 10 drops jasmine, and 4 drops of rose oil in 4ml container mixed with an unscented lotion ·        Pam’s closing words on sharing humanity and connection (47.30 min) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What You Will Learn: The far-reaching impact of hormones on the whole body (.45 sec) An overview of how essential oils support the hormone-brain axis (1.40 min) Dr. Anna’s bio and background (3 min) How Dr. Anna became interested in integrative women’s health and what led her to be a renowned women’s health advocate (6.40 min)  Why one would want to extend their hormonal cycle. (11 min) Why hormones are so important, and which are the key players in overall health. (12 min) The “school of hormones” including the students (estrogen, progesterone, vitamin D, and DHEA), professors (cortisol, insulin, adrenaline), and the dean (oxytocin) (13 min) The importance of connection and oxytocin for healing hormones (16.20 min) Key factors that throw off hormones (16.50 min) Ways to balance insulin and stress for hormone health (19 min) The many roles of oxytocin and how to enhance it to support hormone balance (20 min) The most healing thing one can do for hormone balance (21 min) Why balancing blood sugar is important for healing and restoration (22.45 min) How and which essential oils support the key factors of hormone balance (24 min) Why sexual health is important (27 min) The “Three D’s” that drive down libido/sex drive (28.50 min) What health issues, besides sexual discomfort, vaginal dryness can lead to (31.15 min) What can interfere with desire and the surprising link to springtime (32.30 min) The difference between vaginal estrogen, oral estrogen, and DHEA for vaginal health issues and which is safest (34 min) How Dr. Anna’s natural vaginal cream contains the safest hormone to support vaginal health as well as a specific patented, natural stem cell source. (36.40 min) How to use essential oils with Dr. Anna’ natural vaginal cream (40 min) One can create more pleasure and sensuality by adding a drop of rose or geranium oil to the cream The importance of regular pap smears to check on the health of the uterine lining (41 min) The importance of adaptogens for supporting hormonal health (44.32 min) Dr. Anna’s Mighty Maca product is full of effective adaptogens. An essential oil vaginal lubricant DIY (46 min) Mix in equal parts fractionated MCT oil with aloe vera gel and add 2-3 drops/oz of your favorite essential oil to a pump container 2-3 oz of the pump is all you need per serving Can essential oils increase estrogen and hormonal levels? (47 min) Why detox and avoiding chemicals is critical for hormonal balance (49.30 min) Our “Second Spring”: The belief systems around menopause and how it impacts our health (51 min) The importance of pleasure in our lives (56 min) A bonus trick to Dr. Anna’s DIY! (58.20 min) Closing Questions to get to know more about Dr. Anna – so inspiring! (58. 50 min) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What You’ll Learn: An introduction on how essential oils influence mental health (0 min)  Jade’s background and bio (2 min) Jade has been a key influencer in aromatherapy for three decades. Jade was recently highlighted on the Aromatic Hologram as a featured pioneer in aromatherapy. (6 min) How Jade got interested in aromatherapy for mental health (8 min) How essential oils can help one during times of trials by bringing us into the moment (13.50 min) Why we should customize interventions and not just treat a diagnosis (15.30 min) The multiple and holistic ways essential oils can benefit mental health: This is through the hedonic effect, psychological expectancy, memory-based association, and pharmacological mechanisms. (17.50 min) The importance of using integrative support along with clinical aromatherapy (25 min) The mental health conditions that have the most research with aromatherapy and what Jade has experienced with using various essential oils for them including: (28.30 min) Specific oils Jade is currently incorporating to help her family cope with grief. An oil that was featured in Jade’s articles on essential oils for mental health and panic attacks that took me by surprise. Essential oils that can support mood and their mechanisms. (35 min) Jade’s guidelines for diffusing essential oils for emotional support (38 min) The mood benefits received from topical applications of essential oils(48 min) Essential oils impact on the vagus nerve and how they can be used to change neural connections based on this (52 min) The many different integrative techniques to help with mental health: Essential oils can be incorporated into each one but are not the sole treatment. (55 min) Jade’s insights on essential oils for trauma and how trauma changes the brain (1 hour) How essential oils can impact social connection and how being around others ignites all our senses (1 hour 8 min)  How food, the earth, and smell enhance our health: Socioeconomics can impact this. (1 hour 11 min) Using essential oils for the mental health of youth: Teens are especially suffering from mental health issues.  Closing questions to get to know Jade more and her recipe for aromatic baths Please share this with others. We are in a mental health crisis and many are suffering and could benefit from an integrative approach that incorporates aromatherapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What You Will Learn Dr. Jockers provides us with a wealth of information on how to support our brains and glymphatic system to optimize brain detox. Due to his busy schedule, we had to keep a tight stop time. As a result, I popped back on after our interview to further expand on how essential oils can support our brain health and its functioning. Dr. Jockers’ background and experience in natural health (0 min) What is the lymphatic system and what its function is (5.30 min) What the glymphatic system is, its function, and what it comprises of (6 min) How active the brain is during sleep (6.50 min) Why our brain shrinks during sleep (7 min) The functions of our glial cells (7.40 min) The factors that contribute to why our brain needs to detox (8 min)  How sleep and sleep posture impact glymphatic function (12 min) The six brain and neuronal supporting actions that glymphatic drainage accomplishes while we sleep (12:45 min)  How glymphatic drainage impacts neuronal health and how this relates to thinking, creativity, and Einstein! (14 min) What happens to our brain when it is inflamed and how glymphatic function can assist with balancing out the negative effects (16 min)  How lack of sleep can lead to excitotoxicity, which is linked to depression (17.50 min) How sleep can impact neurotransmitter sensitivity, including insulin (18.30 min) How glymphatic drainage can improve memory (20 min) How to support the glymphatic system in relation to the lymphatic system (21 min) The importance of hydration in relationship to brain detoxification and whole body support (22 min)  What kind of diet you should consume to stabilize blood sugar to support brain health (23 min)  Why sleep hygiene starts when you first wake up (26.30 min)  The role of melatonin and how sunlight impacts its release (30 min)  The impact of blue light on melatonin and sleep (31 min)  Additional sleep hygiene tips, including finding the right mattress (32 min) The optimal sleep position for glymphatic drainage (32.30 min) How castor oil can be used for enhancing glymphatic function (34 min)  Essential oils that can support glymphatic function and lymph flow and where to apply them (34.50 min) What Dr. Jockers thinks we should remove and replace with instead to be healthier Some essential oils that can support our neurotransmitters, neurotransmitter receptor sensitivity, and memory to counter the negative effects of sleep loss (39.40 min) An additional “perk” to peppermint oil in relationship to our sleep-wake cycle (41 min) Other essential oils to calm down the body and nervous system at night and how to use them (42.40 min) Links to Learn More Dr. David Jockers DNM, DC, MS Website @drjockers.com (coaching and lab testing) Podcast Youtube @djockers Instagram: @drjockers Facebook: @DrDavidJockers X: @djockers5 Pinterst @DrDavidJockers Exodus Clinic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices