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Listening to Dr. Christine Blasey Ford share excruciating details of the night she was pushed into a bedroom and assaulted by two teenage boys at a house party when she was 15 years old is triggering memories in a lot of women who can relate to her story.  Dr. Deborah Smilovitz Foster, a psychologist in Santa Barbara, shares ideas for how to work through the painful emotions of past abuse and trauma.  Suggested essential oils to enhance this listening experience include frankincense, lavender, Inner Child, Stress Away and Release. For more information on these essential oils go to AromaThrive.com 

You may enjoy being busy, but in stressful times, some of us are finding that less is more. Cutting down on unnecessary demands and commitments could is a good way to nurture yourself and actually can improve productivity. In this podcast, my friend Paula Lopez Ochoa, a Santa Barbara Realtor and busy mom and grandma offers her secrets for how to keep from being over-committed, and ideas for self care in stressful times. Essential oils can enhance your listening experience! In this episode we recommend Frankincense (Paula's favorite and top all-around oil) and the Young Living blends "Release," and "Harmony."  You can order these oils, along with a premium starter kit (11 oils + diffuser) at AromaThrive.com

There can be so much more to eating than rushing through meals, or eating when you aren't even hungry, or choosing the wrong foods, or, (if you are like me) not even knowing what I want to eat when you get too hungry. Petra Beumer of the Mindful Eating Institute in Santa Barbara, CA, joins me with her powerful tips for Mindful Eating. Petra says this approach to eating can make you feel more happy and fulfilled. Enhance your mindful eating experience with Essential Oils! Some of the aromas I recommend to support you while listening to this podcast episode, and practicing mindful eating include: geranium, lavender and the Young Living blends Inner Child, SARA and Release. You can get started on your essential oils lifestyle journey when you join my team at AromaThrive.com To find out more about Petra Beumer and her work at the Mindful Eating Institute, go to MindfulEatingInstitute.net  

How well do you take care of yourself? Emotionally, I mean. Many people (often women) are great at taking care of others - but fall short when it comes to giving themselves the same loving care as they are sharing. In this podcast, I speak with Petra Beumer of the Mindful Eating Institute in Santa Barbara, CA.  Petra coaches her clients on how to nurture themselves. She offers tips for you to incorporate easy self-care tips to support your emotional well-being. Enhance your emotional-self-care experience with Essential Oils! Some of my favorite fragrances for this include geranium, lavender and citrus oils such as lemon and Citrus Fresh. You can get started on your essential oils lifestyle journey at AromaThrive.com To find out more about Petra Beumer and her work at the Mindful Eating Institute, go to MindfulEatingInstitute.net

  I'm super excited to share with you this simple technique for relaxation, which blends the soothing aroma of an essential oil blend with a brief guided meditation.  I'd like to introduce you to my good friend and partner, Dr. Ken Pfeiffer -- Hi there, I am Doctor Ken Pfeiffer, a psychologist. If you suffer from stress or anxiety, or any associated health problems such as headaches, backaches, insomnia, or digestive problems, I have a simple meditation technique that uses the soothing aroma of a natural essential oil that can help you. Stress is an increasingly common problem in our modern society. Too much to do in too little time is a recipe for stress, anxiety, and anger. Chronic stress harms the body in many ways by increasing stress hormones and muscle tension, and changing normal blood flow and body functions. To alleviate stress, it is important to put things into perspective and take some time for yourself to relax and rejuvenate. I have three things today to help you: 1) Essential Oils: The sense of

Today I'm sharing with you one of my all-time favorite Young Living products, Genesis body lotion.  Whatever you rub onto your skin is absorbed into your body and bloodstream - so when you use lotions and other products that contain synthetic fragrances or toxic ingredients you are putting your health at risk.   Just because a product is on a store shelf doesn't mean it's safe. There are several ingredients used in common products in the United States that are banned in other countries. The products I am recommending in this 12 Days of Wellness podcast series are free of formaldehyde, parabens, phthalates, sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) and other toxic ingredients. You'll also learn how you can earn essential oils and other Young Living products through their loyalty program. I am such a big fan of these products that I switched out my department store beauty products and drug store cleaning products for these essential oils infused products. For more information and to get started with essential oils, go to Ar

Wouldn't you rather put your energy into staying well rather than battling illness or disease? That's why I have switched out chemical-laden and synthetic personal care, supplements and cleaning products for similar products infused with pure essential oils. Essential oils support every system in your body including bones, brain, muscles, respiratory, digestion, healthy weight, hormones and more. In this episode, find out what to look for in choosing an essential oil brand (not all are created equal!). And, why you would want to eliminate toxins and chemicals from your living environment. Begin your essential oils-infused lifestyle at AromaThrive.com. Or, if you shop the Young Living website, please be sure to use my member ID #1734225 as sponsor & enroller when ordering. Thanks! 

Essential oils have been used to support wellness and kill germs and bacteria throughout history.  This was demonstrated powerfully in the 1300s, when millions of people were dying from The Plague, one of the worst pandemics in human history. During this time, a band of innovative robbers used a blend of clove, lemon, eucalyptus, rosemary and cinnamon bark essential oils to anoint themselves before stealing jewelry off of the dead and dying.  As the story goes, when the robbers were ultimately caught, the King demanded to know how they were able to come into contact with those dying of the highly-contagious disease without getting sick. The thieves shared their recipe - which was passed on to the community. That's how the Thieves blend of essential oil got its name. Consider how this germ-fighting essence could be used to keep you and your family well during flu season, and all year long. You may already know that clove oil was used in early dentistry as a numbing agent. A drop of Thieves oil can ease the dis

Breathing, we all do it - and, at times, we may have a harder time than others keeping our lungs, throat and sinuses in optimum health. Essential oils, whether applied directly to skin, inhaled, or diffused with a cold air diffuser, can be very effective in supporting respiratory health. I'm in Santa Barbara, where several homes have burned down in one of the largest wildfires in California history. Residents here are encouraged to wear N-95 masks, and not sweep up or come into contact with soot and ash that's fallen like snow across sidewalks and yards. Like many others, I had a sore throat, itchy eyes and was fatigued. Here are some of the essential oils that I've been using to keep from being overcome by soot and smoke in the air: R.C. This blend which includes eucalyptus, pine, marjoram, lavender and peppermint will make you want to breathe deeper. I apply one drop in the palm of my hand, rub my hands together, tent over my nose and inhale.... really soothing on the lungs and sinuses (and R.C. comes in yo

Vitamins and supplements, along with eating right, exercise and rest, play a big part in a wellness routine. And, not all supplements are created equal!  That's why I shop at AromaThrive.com for my vitamins and wellness products. Young Living oversees all steps of production of their quality vitamins and supplements to Super B, Super C, MultiGreens, as well as OmegaGize (omega 3 fatty acids, vitamin D-3 and coQ10), as well as immune supporting products such as Inner Defense and Longevity softgels.  The bonus of using this brand of products is that the supplements are infused with pure essential oils, which offer added support of anti-aging, immune support and more. The vitamins and supplements I take daily include Longevity (love it for my radiant skin and anti-aging benefits!), Multi Greens, Super B, Super C, as well as the Life 9 probiotic in the evening. Oh, and a shot of Ningxia Red each morning gets my day going in the right way! Shop at AromaThrive.com, where I'm also happy to answer your questions. Tha

Essential oils have been used to support health since ancient times. Young Living has made a science out of essential oils, in developing a pain cream, and a sunscreen - free of toxins and harmful chemicals. The Cool Azul Pain Cream and Minerals Sunscreen Lotion were introduced at this year's Grand Convention. They are FDA approved (that's why they can use the descriptive words 'pain cream' and 'sunscreen'). I don't know about you - but, I hesitated to slather on chemical based sunscreens because I didn't want the yuck soaking into my skin. Now, I don't have to worry. Order yours at AromaThrive.com, or, use my member ID# 1734225 as sponsor/enroller at Young Living. 

Add some extra cheer to your mornings, with a shot of Ningxia Red! This sweet and tangy juice drink contains a blend of juices and extracts, such as pomegranate, plum and blueberry, along with exotic wolfberries, which are known for their antioxidant properties. This fun-to-drink supplement can support cellular function, eye health and energy levels. And, adding a drop or two of your favorite Young Living essential oils can make for a unique health cocktail. If you have questions or would like to order - go to AromaThrive.com or like my Facebook Page If you order direct from the Young Living website, please use my member ID #1734225 as your sponsor and enroller ID. 

When I first started using essential oils, I loved the fragrance but had no idea how powerful they could be for digestive support. I was happy to learn about the Digize essential oil blend, taking a drop on my tongue, or rubbing two drops on my belly soothed that bloated feeling. Now, this is one oil that I always have on hand. Once I started combining the Digize with Young Living's other digestive support supplements - my tummy felt a lot better - and, today I wouldn't be without them.  Here are my top recommendations for digestive support: Digize essential oil (comes in the​ Premium Starter Kit!) Life 9 probiotic (one capsule in the evening)  Essentialzyme or Detoxzyme digestive enzymes Digest & Cleanse - (when I need a little extra help!)  If you have questions or would like to order - go to ​AromaThrive.com. If you order direct from the Young Living website, please use my member ID #1734225 as your sponsor and enroller ID. 

Discover the power of essential oils in skincare. Frankincense, sandalwood, geranium, patchouli and other essential oils are powerful ingredients in anti-aging skincare products. Young Living, the leader in essential oils, has a line of skincare products including face creams, moisturizers, serum and even a Wolfberry eye cream.  In this episode I share some of my favorite YL skincare products. I used to shop at department stores, now I shop Young Living because their essential oils infused creams and serums are superior. They contain no synthetics or fillers, super important when it comes to optimum health.  Plus, with their loyalty program, Essential Rewards, I earn points to exchange for free products. Department stores were never so generous! Shop AromaThrive.com, or message me on my Facebook page for details. When shopping for Young Living, please be sure to use my member ID #1734225 as your sponsor and enroller. thanks!

'Tis the season - for getting your home to smell fresh and cozy and, perhaps, for starting a new wellness regime.  In this podcast find out about the benefits of incorporating pure essential oils into your life, from AromaThrive.com.  I've been using Young Living essential oils and essential oils-infused supplements, cleaning and beauty products for years. In this episode of 12 Days of AromaThrive.com, I'll introduce you to the world of essential oils with this Premium Starter Kit, which comes with 11 oils, an electric cold air diffuser and more, all at a value price.  Shop at AromaThrive.com, and subscribe to this podcast so you will receive all 12 episodes of the 12 Days of Christmas AromaThrive podcast!  Your Premium Starter Kit comes with eleven oils including peppermint, lemon, frankincense, Digize, PanAway, Thieves, R.C, Stress Away and more. If you shop directly at Young Living, please be sure to use my ID #1734225 as your sponsor and enroller.

Destiny Cards, Cardology, Magi Cards, each of these names is used to describe an ancient science that blends astrology, numbers and the deck of 52 'playing' cards. It's been around since ancient times, but only now becoming more well-known. Gina Jones, a 'cardologer' with TheCardsofLife.com offered a peek into how this system works at the Conscious Life Expo in Los Angeles. She used Rhonda Byrne, the author of "The Secret," the book based on the ancient law of attraction which topped best-seller lists a decade ago. Jones explains that Byrne had the 7 of Diamonds, also known as the 'millionaire's card,' in her cards the year she sold millions of books. "It's the beauty of the cards," said Jones. "It shows you what's coming and when, so you can be.. in the universal flow." Everyone has a card, known as their 'birth card,' which represents them for life. And, each year, will have a different set of cards which influence your life from one birthday to the next. Jones founded Cardology.org, an association to bring

Millions of people read Susan Miller's Astrology Zone horoscopes each month to gain insight into what's ahead for them.  She's been publishing on the Internet since the birth of the World Wide Web in the 1990's.  In my conversation with Susan, she explains how the powerful eclipses taking place in February could impact your life. She offers insight into how the planets are impacting the birth charts of President Donald Trump and the United States of America (yes, countries have astrology charts, too!). Susan also offers insights into what it's like to run one of the most widely-read astrology sites in the world, and how her site was one of many (including Google and Yahoo!) recently attached by Russian hackers. I caught up with Susan at the Conscious Life Expo in Los Angeles, where she spoke to a crowded ballroom about what's in the stars in the year ahead for each horoscope sign.  Susan devotes her life to helping her readers and clients, and her dedication shows in the way that she takes time to speak one-o

Welcome to the Year of the Fire Rooster! The Lunar New Year is a powerful time to set goals to revolutionize your good health. In this podcast I share two health supplements that I use daily, and recommend for good health. Life 9, a probiotic from Young Living, promotes a healthy digestive system. Remember the old saying "I have a Gut Feeling"? There's truth to this. Science reveals a strong connection between our brain and our belly! So, keep your belly feeling good with Life 9 from Young Living. NingXia Red juice drink from Young Living is another thing I use every day to keep feeling healthy.  Just 2-4 ounces a day can support good health. Google "Wolfberry" to find out about the super-ingredient in NingXia Red. Click here to order the products mentioned in this podcast, and discover Young Living products for yourself.    (photo credit: George T Bundy)

Essential oils, the most pure form of plants and flowers, have been used since ancient times. From medicinal remedies to religious rituals, oils such as Frankincense, Myrrh and Sandalwood were considered more valuable than gold. In this podcast, learn more about an essential oil blend called 3 Wise Men, from Young Living. And, find out how you can begin to eliminate toxic chemicals from your living space with health, beauty and cleaning products from Young Living. Click here to order a Young Living Essential Oils Premium Starter Kit today. For more information and other essential oils podcasts, go to AromaThrive.com  

I came across a fascinating fact the other day - that inhaling the scent of rose oil can eliminate stress in under 30 seconds!  Our sense of smell is very powerful, and I am a fan of pure essential oils including rose oil, so it makes sense to me. In this podcast I share with you the power of using pure essential oils from Young Living to freshen up your living environment. And, also warn of the potential dangers lurking in over the counter room fresheners and other synthetic fragrances.   Find out more about Young Living Pure Essential Oils, including the Premium Starter Kit which contains at least 11 different oils and an electric diffuser at AromaThrive.com - or go to YoungLiving.com and be sure to use my Young  Living Member ID #1734225 when placing an order.  (Signing up at Young Living - use my ID #1734225 as both 'sponsor ID' and 'enroller ID', thanks!)