Vetiver Vibes with Essentria
Vetiver Vibes is a podcast created to open the conversation around becoming a certified aromatherapist, creating a successful health business and your go to place for general tips and tricks in aromatherapy. Join us weekly where we teach people to be empowered in Aromatherapy and bring you the Essential Oil Scoop!
Episodes
In this episode of the Vetiver Vibes podcast, hosts Nikki Fraser welcome Silvia Araya, a clinical trauma professional and Boch Flower Therapist from Costa Rica with over 15 years of experience specializing in panic attacks and anxiety. Silvia combines various modalities, including internal family systems, inner child healing, trauma-informed yoga, Bach flower therapy, and family constellations, to support clients worl...
In this episode of the Vetiver Vibes podcast, hosts Nikki Fraser welcome Michelle Faulds, the founder of Healing Haven, to discuss the incredible benefits of castor oil and its various applications in holistic health. Michelle shares her personal journey with castor oil, which began as a remedy for her endometriosis pain and evolved into a passion for helping others through Healing Haven.
Michelle opens up about her s...
In this special 100th episode of the Vetiver Vibes podcast, co-hosts Nikki Fraser and Rachael Dean celebrate a significant milestone: six years of their journey in the world of aromatherapy and the release of their 100th episode of Vetiver Vibes. As certified clinical aromatherapists, we reflect on our growth, the challenges we've faced, and the evolution of our podcast over the years.
We kick off the episode by a...
In this episode of the Vetiver Vibes podcast, Rachael and Nikki dive into the fascinating world of geranium essential oil, which happens to be Nikki’s second favourite oil.
Nikki shares her personal journey of how she transitioned from disliking geranium to craving it during her last pregnancy. Rachael, on the other hand, remains skeptical about geranium, humorously challenged to use it this week.
As we explore the ben...
In this episode of the Vetiver Vibes podcast, Rachael and Nikki dive into the fascinating world of coriander essential oil, known botanically as coriandrum sativum.
We share our personal experiences with essential oils over the past week, including Nikki’s commitment to using patchouli in her bath blend and Rachael's uplifting citrus inhaler to combat the winter blues. As we transition into spring, we reflect on ...
Welcome to this week's episode of Vetiver Vibes! Join hosts Nikki Fraser and Rachael Jean as they dive into the vibrant world of lime essential oil.
In this episode, they discuss:
- - The uplifting properties of lime and its benefits for emotional well-being.
- - How lime can aid in digestion and support the immune system.
- - The importance of using lime safely due to its photosensitivity.
- - Fun historical facts a...
In this episode of the Vetiver Vibes podcast, Rachael Dean and Nikki Fraser, dive into the wonderful world of neroli essential oil, which happens to be Rachael's favourite essential oil.
We explore the botanical name of neroli, Citrus aurantium var amata, and its origins from the blossoms of the bitter orange plant. We discuss its beautiful scent, the labour-intensive process of harvesting the delicate flowers, a...
In this episode of the Vetiver Vibes podcast, Rachael Dean and Nikki Fraser, dive deep into one of our favourite essential oils: Vetiver. As Certified Clinical Aromatherapists, we share our personal experiences with Vetiver and discuss its unique properties, including its calming and grounding effects.
We explore the botanical background of Vetiver, scientifically known as Vetiveria zizanoides, and highlight its comple...
In this episode of the Vetiver Vibes podcast, hosts Nikki Fraser and Rachael Dean, both Certified Clinical Aromatherapists, dive into the fascinating world of essential oils, focusing specifically on eucalyptus. We kick off the episode by discussing the various species of eucalyptus, including eucalyptus radiata, eucalyptus globulus, and eucalyptus dives, highlighting the importance of knowing the botanical names of e...
In this episode of the Vetiver Vibes podcast, we dive into part three of our series on safety dilution, focusing specifically on dermal dilution and its importance based on where you apply essential oils on your body.
As Certified Clinical Aromatherapists, Rachael Dean and Nikki Fraser, are thrilled to share our insights and expertise to help you use essential oils safely and effectively.
We begin by discussing th...
In this episode of the Vetiver Vibes podcast, hosts Nikki Fraser and Rachael Dean continue their safety dilution series, focusing specifically on dermal dilution by age. As Certified Clinical Aromatherapists, we understand the importance of using essential oils safely, especially when it comes to children and the elderly.
We begin by discussing the varying dilution ratios needed for different age groups, emphasizing th...
In this episode of Vetiver Vibes, hosts Nikki Fraser and Rachael Dean, certified clinical aromatherapists, kick off a three-part series focused on essential oil safety.
Join us as we dive into the importance of diluting essential oils properly to ensure safe usage. We discuss our free dilution charts available for download at schoolofessentia.com/free and provide practical tips on how to create your own blends safely.
I...
In this episode of Vetiver Vibes Nikki and Rachael draw from six years of experience running their aromatherapy school, Essentria Aromatherapy School, to share must-know tips for selecting the right program. Whether you're a beginner or advancing your studies, they break down key factors to consider in your journey.
- First Impressions Matter:
- Assess how responsive a school is during initial contact.
- Look for ...
In this episode of Vetiver Vibes, hosts Nikki Fraser and Rachael Dean kick off 2025 with a joyful reflection on their five and a half years of Essentria and Vetiver Vibes. They share their enthusiasm for the new year by discussing exciting goals:
- Launching a new course for a Level 2 certification later in 2025, perfect for those with prior Anatomy and Physiology education.
- Introducing new quarterly mini-courses to ...
Krista Burch is a Tax Principal at Bateman MacKay with 10 years experience in corporate structures, mergers and acquisitions and tax compliance. She obtained her CPA in 2014 after graduating with an Honors in accounting from Brock University. Krista is currently in pursuit of her tax and estate planner designation to begin to provide more comprehensive estate planning services. She loves to travel and play recreation...
In this episode, Nikki interviews Amy Williams DeLong about supporting our pets and animals with aromatherapy.
Amy DeLong is a Holistic Pet Care expert, certified animal aromatherapist, and instructor of Animal Aromatherapy
In her private practice, Amy helps pet parents find holistic solutions that help their animal friends live the best life possible, including teaching pet parents how to use essential oils safe...
In this episode, Nikki interviews Kate Matheson, from Matheson & Co. about top strategies for starting and growing your own business and increasing your bookings.
Kate Matheson is a business coach for health + wellness practitioners, clinic owner, passionate advocate of health, and long-time entrepreneur, having built 6 businesses over the past 13 years. She has spent the last 7 years helping practitioners build ...
In this episode, Nikki interviews Noelle Fowler.
Noelle Fowler is a Holistic Declutter Coach who helps busy women simplify their lives to make room for what matters most. She takes a root-cause approach to decluttering - because baskets and bins are just bandaids in “organizing”. Her realistic and sustainable approach to decluttering folds into the rhythms of everyday life so you’re not spending all of your Saturdays t...
Sandie Gascon is an Integrative Healing Practitioner, Author of Heal Yourself and Founder of The Integrative Healing Academy. She healed herself of migraines, depression, lupus, interstitial cystitis, and cystic acne. Her purpose is to help educate others on the importance of shifting focus to rebuilding and rebalancing the body and removing internal and external stress so the body can heal itself. She lives in Florid...
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 your...
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