Aromatic Wisdom™ Podcast with Liz Fulcher

A Step-by-Step Guide to Discovering Your Guiding Theme for Personal and Professional Growth in 2024 or anytime you start with a "clean slate"

What You'll Hear in Episode #69

• Liz realizes this is the 10th year of the Aromatic Wisdom podcast and shares her journey of starting the podcast as a novice and the joy she finds in podcasting.
  
  
• Liz discusses her Guiding Theme for the year and shares how it...

In this episode of the Aromatic Wisdom Podcast, host Liz Fulcher takes a departure from her usual aromatherapy discussions to read from a favorite book, "Until Today" by Iyanla Vanzant.   The excerpt, "I'm willing to acknowledge there are things in my life that do not smell quite right," prompts a unique discussion on the metaphorical and literal meanings of the sense of smell in our lives.

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What You Will Hear in Episode 67

• Ten of Liz's Favorite Essential Oils for Fall 
• Suggested Combinations for your Diffuser 
• Suggestions for making your own blends
• Smell My Life: Something bit Liz's toe! 

Links and Resources:

• ASAKUKI 500 mL - my favorite essential oil diffuser 
• EQUSUPRO Diffuser - I have this one in my bathroom 
• Sweet diffuser, very affordable 
• List of essential oil recipes for Fall insi...

What You Will Hear in Episode 66:

• Definition of essential oil chemotype
• Examples of plants with different chemotypes
•  Importance of understanding chemotypes for blending and therapeutic applications
• Factors that influence chemotypes
• GC/MS testing and chemotypes 
• Safety and efficacy considerations when choosing essential oils with specific chemotypes
• Aroma differences between chemotypes 
• Smell My Life:  Liz's new dresser and Spike ...

In today's episode I talk about my encounter with a patch of poison ivy, the reaction my skin had and the remedies I used to heal!
What You Will Hear in Episode 65:

• How I got into poison ivy and the reaction to my skin
• What is poison ivy and why do we get a reaction when we touch it
• My IMMEDIATE ITCH RELIEF remedy 
• The specific issues of poison ivy reaction that we address with aromatics
• The specific essential oils and hydr...

Today's episode is an important one as we dive into the meaning of "Scope of Practice" for those who work with essential oils and how we can provide effective and responsible care while staying within our area of expertise. By adhering to the boundaries of your personal and professional qualifications, you can be confident that you operate within the limits of your expertise, training, and knowledge.  This approach n...

Join Liz as she takes you on a journey into the enchanting and diverse world of essential oil plant families.

What You Will Hear in Episode 63:

• What is a plant family?
• What quantifies a plant to be included in a specific botanical family?
• Examples of human families vs plant families
• Why you should not automatically substitute one essential oil for another from the same plant family. 
• Understanding how plant families can de...

Join me in this coniferous episode as I delve into the healing powers of Cypress essential oil and uncover its numerous benefits and versatile uses. You will discover how this aromatic powerhouse can support your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

What You Will Hear in Episode 62:

• Important therapeutic properties of cypress essential oil
• Applications plus three practical and easy DIY recipes 
• A fun astrologica...

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In this informative episode, we explore the natural approach to treating acute bronchitis using the power of essential oils. 

Join me, your host Liz Fulcher, as I share my own personal experience with acute bronchitis and tell the method I used to choose my essential oils based on their therapeutic properties and respiratory benefits. I also discuss practical methods of application and share the comprehensive ...

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Get ready for a laughter and gasp-filled episode as I share some of my most embarrassing blunders and lessons learned over the past three decades using essential oils.

I get transparent and share eight mini-stories about those moments when I wasn't careful. Then I’ll give you a list of essential oil safety guidelines so you can safely enjoy essential oils without having a history of embarrassing stories ...

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Discover the power of natural cleaning with your own easy DIY Lemon Cleaning Scrub!  In this episode, I will share my own DIY recipe for an easy-to-make cleaning scrub using the refreshing scent of lemon and the potency of essential oils, combined with other natural ingredients.  

Join me as I  explore the benefits of this homemade cleaning solution and learn how to effectively and safely tackle household clea...

In today's show, I delve into the captivating world of frankincense hydrosol, exploring its remarkable benefits and sharing ten versatile uses for holistic well-being.

Join me, your host Liz Fulcher, as I uncover the therapeutic properties of this ancient aromatic treasure, offering insights and 10 benefits and practical methods of application for incorporating Frankincense Hydrosol (Boswellia sacra syn. Boswellia ca...

What you will hear in Episode 57:

• What is Sciatica Nerve Pain?
• About the Sciatic Nerve
• The Symptoms of Sciatic Nerve Pain
• What Causes Sciatica?
• Who is most at Risk of developing Sciatic Nerve Pain?
• How Aromatherapy can help Resolve Sciatica
• Essential Oils to Consider for Sciatica Relief and an explanation of why those particular essential oils  help
• 3 Methods of Application to consider that can offer Sciatica Relief
• Smell my Life: Liz h...

As we bid farewell to the sunny days of summer and welcome the cozy embrace of autumn, supporting our physical and emotional well-being during this seasonal shift is crucial to stay balanced and healthy.

In this episode, I share five ways you may experience emotional and physical discomforts as you transition into autumn. 

I'll then give you five essential oils and methods that you can incorporate into your life to pro...

In today’s show, Liz shares one of her favorite aspects of using aromatics; Subtle Aromatherapy.  Liz shares why she loves it, what it is and how you can incorporate this gentle practice into your life or professional work to support healing, meditation, and spiritual practices.

What You Will Hear in Episode 55:

• Liz's definition of Subtle Aromatherapy
• What do we mean by "energy" 
• 3 Methods of Subtle Aromatherapy Appl...

In today’s episode, Liz will enlighten you on why some essential oils are blue in color while others are not as well as the amazing properties you can expect when you use the blue oils.

What You'll Hear in Episode 54: 

• What are the "blue" essential oils?
• Liz explains the unique chemistry that creates the blue color
• How many "blue" essential oils exist? (hint: there are more than four!)
• Hints on ho...

In today's episode, Liz talks about the unique product called Aloe vera gel and why it is one of her favorite essential oil carriers.

What You'll Hear in the Episode

• Liz received an email from Herb-Pharm and gives an update about Trauma Oil
• What is a carrier and do we really need so many? 
• What is Aloe vera gel
• 3 Great ways to use Aloe Vera gel with essential oils
• Safety issues specific to working with Aloe Vera ...

In today's show, Liz shares the incredible properties of Trauma Carrier Oil and why everyone should have it in their home first aid kit, as well as how to make your own Trauma Oil at home.

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN EPISODE #52

• What is Trauma Oil
• What is an Infused Oil
• What are the Benefits of Trauma Oil
• Liz's Car Accident and Subsequent Use of Trauma Oil
• How to Make Your Own Trauma Oil
• Are we permitted to call our ...

What’s more refreshing than peppermint hydrosol?
In today's show, Liz shares the therapeutic and energetic benefits of this vibrant and refreshing distillate water as well as lots of ideas for its use. Though it is a favorite in the summertime, there are plenty of ways to enjoy Peppermint hydrosol year-round to reduce inflammation, cool a hot flash, and even address teenage skin.

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