PODCAST · health
The Aromatherapist
by Cheryl Whitten
Host Cheryl Whitten, BA, CCA, PH, Clinical Aromatherapist, Herbalist, and Professional Health Writer, focuses on education and conversations in natural, holistic, functional, and complementary medicine, herbalism, and aromatherapy. With her frank style and nearly 20 years of experience, Cheryl busts through myths to discover a common sense approach to plant medicine. In conversation with fellow health experts, she breaks down how to improve health through natural and holistic methods.
Episodes
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Essential Oils in Classical Chinese Medicine with Josephine Spilka
How do essential oils work in Classical Chinese Medicine? Josephine Spilka explains the basic tenents of this ancient healing system and how you can use essential oils to affect change in the body. Resources Josephine online Cheryl online @cheryltheherbalist @the.aromatherapist Essential Oil...
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How to Improve Health With Ayurvedic Medicine
Sondra Rubin is a Board Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner by NAMA (National Ayurvedic Medical Association Medical Board) and a Certified Ayurvedic Wellness Educator. She talks with Cheryl about key principles, including the tissues of the body from an Ayurvedic perspective, called dhatu, and the...
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What Is the Doctrine of Signatures?
Herbalists talk about the Doctrine of Signatures, but what is it and can we use it today? Cheryl talks about the history of this theory and her perspective for modern herbalism. Resources Episode Citations Cheryl Online @the.aromatherapist @cheryltheherbalist Essential Oil Dilution Guide…
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Healing Emotional Eating with Cassie Christopher, RD
Cassie Christopher, RD is a body-positive Registered Dietitian and health coach for women. She talks about what emotional looks like, how to get past the all or nothing food perspective, and how to build healthy relationships with food. Resources Cassie Christopher online Cheryl online...
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Should You Use Essential Oils on Babies' Feet?
A Quickie Episode answering this popular question. It's all over the internet that essential oils on babies should always be used on the feet. But is it true? Resources: Cheryl Online @the.aromatherapist Free Essential Oil Safety Guide Essential Oil Dilution Guide Cheryl's Favourite Things…
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Redefining Your Relationship With Food Through Ayurveda
Madison Madden, A.D., Ayurvedic Doctor talks about the principles of Ayurveda, the role of digestive health in overall health, and how to redefine your relationship with food. Resources Madison Madden online Book: Mind Body Food Cheryl online @the.aromatherapist Essential Oil Dilution Guide...
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Why You Get SIBO + Botanical Solutions
SIBO is a complex condition with many possible underlying causes. On this episode, I take a deep dive on why you get SIBO and the 3 step process to heal your gut, including botanical options. Resources: Episode Citations Cheryl Online @the.aromatherapist Work With Cheryl Cheryl's Fave Supplement...
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Nutritional Deficiencies & the Postpartum with Bethany Gettis, CHN
How do nutritional deficiencies affect the postpartum, breastfeeding, and postpartum depression and anxiety? Bethany Gettis, C.H.N, a certified holistic nutritional consultant with a background in nursing, talks foods, vitamins, and nourishing new moms. Resources: Bethany online Cheryl online...
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All About Labrador Tea (Ledum) Essential Oil
Is Labrador tea safe? What are traditional and modern uses for the herb and specifically the essential oil? Learn the plant profile for this botanical with Clinical aromatherapist and herbalist Cheryl Whitten, BA, CCA. Resources Episode Citations Cheryl Online @the.aromatherapist Essential Oil...
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Healing Intergenerational Trauma with Dr. Maiysha Clairborne
What is the cost of intergenerational trauma and racial trauma? How does it condition our unconscious mind, and affect our health, and how do we heal it? Dr. Maiysha Clairborne, M.D., an integrative physician, Master Practitioner & trainer of Neurolinguistic Programming, Hypnosis and Rapid...
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Restoring Fertility with Lydia Dorotich
Lydia Dorotich, Registered Naturopath and Medical Herbalist, talks about the impacts of modern day diets, lifestyles, and stress on hormones and reproductive health. She shares key vitamin and nutrient deficiencies to watch for, herbal treatments, and herbal safety. Resources Lydia Dorotich…
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How to Recover From Burnout with Dr. Kate Steiner
Dr. Kate Steiner is a Burnout Recovery Coach and founder of LIFT Wellness Consulting. She holds a Master of Counseling and a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision. Dr Steiner supports her clients from burnout to recovery by developing a self-reflective plan that identifies and prepares for...
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Healing SIBO With Trish Whetstone
Trish Whetsone, specialist, stress expert, and intuitive eating advocate, talks about the complexities of SIBO, why antibiotics don't always work, and strategies for healing. Trish Whetstone has Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Public Health from The State University of New York at Fredonia....
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Does Lemon Oil Actually Make You Alkaline?
The Internet says lemon water makes you alkaline and that lemon oil in water is an even better remedy for alkalinity, but is it true? Is focusing on alkalinity even a good health and wellness concept? In this episode, learn about the myths and truths of lemon oil. Resources Episode Citations...
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How to Actually Heal Cavities with Carrie Ibbetson, RDH
Healing your teeth is so much more than just flossing, fluoride, and strict diets. Carrie Ibbetson, Registered Dental Hygienist and Oral Health Coach, talks about the functional and natural approach to healing your teeth, the many pieces to a healthy mouth, and the things you should actually be...
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Essential Oil Oxidation
Oxidation (and reduction) is an important process in your body, of which your a by-product is free radicals. Antioxidants are compounds that neutralize free radicals. Essential oils can both become oxidized and be antioxidants. Learn how this affects safety and how it can help your health....
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Tai Chi & Sustainable Movement with Gabriel Shaw
Gabriel is a Kinesiologist, Clinical Exercise Physiologist and Performance Specialist who has been teaching movement for over ten years. In this episode, he talks about tai chi as more than gentle exercise but a method of bringing awareness to our movement practice. When we consciously move…
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Can Rosemary Oil Help Memory Loss?
Rosemary is often suggested for memory loss, neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, concentration, and focus, but does it work? Cheryl Whitten, Clinical Aromatherapist and Herbalist, takes a look at the rosemary essential oil profile, its uses, and safety considerations. She talks about…
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Regain Skin Health From the Inside Out with Heidi Cooper
Heidi Cooper is a Licensed Master Esthetician and a Functional Medicine Practitioner. She talks about how skin conditions and challenges are a direct result of internal health struggles. Skin products can damage the skin barrier and are too harsh, Resources Heidi Cooper online...
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Herbal & Aromatherpay Birth & Postpartum Healing
Can you use essential oils & herbs during birth and postpartum? Is it safe to use essential oils during breastfeeding and as a nipple cream? What's the appropriate focus of herbs and oils in birth and postpartum? Cheryl shares some of her favourites and her tips. Resources Episode Citations...
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Aromatherapy & Naturopathic Postpartum Care with Donette Morris
Donette Morris is a Traditional Doctor of Naturopathy, Certified Wellness & Lifestyle Coach, Registered Yoga Therapist, Certified Doula, and Certified Natural Health Practitioner. She works as a Naturopathic Postpartum Doula. We talk about natural ways to support healing in the postpartum…
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Natural Remedies for Headache Relief
Can you use essential oils and herbs for headache relief? There might be many reasons why you get a headache or migraine, but there natural ways we can approach them for relief. Learn from Clinical Aromatherapist and herbalist Cheryl Whitten about some of the science and safety information around...
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Creating Body Sustainability with Janis Isaman
Traditional fitness is often not enough. Fitness culture teaches us to grind and hustle our way through exercise and into health, but it doesn't take into account our actual life and how we feel. Janis Isaman, highly certified in fitness and nutrition modalities, teaches us that we can feel…
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Treating Anxiety, Trauma & Dyslexia Holistically with Dr. Jessi Sigander
Dr. Jessi Sigander talks about how to treat anxiety, trauma, and dyslexia holistically through body work. Dr. Jessi Sigander's passion for working with dyslexia comes from her own daughter's dyslexic diagnosis, struggles and triumphs through a version of N.O.T. Dr. Jessi's background is in...
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Natural Methods for Better Sleep
Sleep science is a big field. There are natural remedies that can help improve sleep quality, and help with relaxation. In this episode, we talk about herbs and oils that may help with sleep, but other factors and conditions that also need to be considered. Resources Episode Citations Cheryl…
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A New Context for Dreaming with Will Sharon
Why do we dream and what do they mean? Will Sharon, a certified coach, says dreams are ordinary and just another way we organize ourselves and our human experience. Organization and integration are keys to emotional and mental wellness and we talk about how dreaming can help us do that as well as...
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Essential Oils & Lyme Disease
There's so much controversy and misunderstanding around Lyme disease. Can essential oils and herbal protocols help? Resources Episode Citations Cheryl Online Consultations @mscherylwhitten @thearomatherapistpodcast Science of Aromatherapy Episode 42: Conquering Lyme Disease with Kellie Kodel
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Conquering Lyme Disease with Kellie Koedel
Kellie Koedel was chronically ill with Lyme disease for 10 years. She was bedridden for 5 years and endured unnecessary medical interventions before she found a Lyme literate doctor and switched to a natural treatment. Kellie discusses why antibiotics are not enough for treatment, and talks about...
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Melissa Officinalis & Herpes Simplex
Can we use Melissa oil for Herpes simplex? If an essential oil has antiviral properties, how effective is it and what does that mean? Learn the science of Melissa oil, the safety considerations and contraindications, and how to actually use it. From Clinical Aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten.…
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Acupuncture for Pain with Dr. Kerry Boyle
How does acupuncture help pain and menstrual pain? Dr. Kerry Boyle, Licensed Acupuncturist, discusses how acupuncture works to stimulate self-healing in the body. Resources Dr. Kerry Boyle Chi Chi Chocolate @acupunctureinvermont Cheryl Whitten, BA, CCA @mscherylwhitten @thearomatherapistpodcast...
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Using Meditation in Long-term COVID-19 Recovery with Karen Haworth
Karen Howard is the Director and Co-Founder of Brain Health Breakthrough, which supports people with brain injuries and unpaid carers mainly through meditation. When she contracted COVID-19 in 2020, she used her techniques to help her recovery after beating the disease. She talks about the power…
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Lavender Essential Oils Part 2
Are all lavender oils the same? In this episode, learn the differences between Spike and Spanish lavender, the chemistry, safety considerations, and how to use both essential oils. Some practitioners share neither of these should be used based on their chemical structure. Learn why this may not…
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Lavender Essential Oils Part 1
Lavender is called the universal essential oil, but there are many species, varieties, and aromatherapy products. Does this title apply to them all? Learn the differences, the chemistry, and how to use this plant. Resources Episode Citations Cheryl Online @mscherylwhitten…
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Boosting the Immune System Naturally with Dr. Corrine Poulin
What does boosting the immune system mean? How do we support the immune system with natural remedies? Dr. Corrine Poulin, ND tells us what to when when our kids get sick, what not to do, how people with autoimmune disease should take care of their immune system. Resources Dr. Corrine Poulin...
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What You Need to Know About Vanilla Essential Oil
Is there such thing as vanilla essential oil? Clinical Aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten breaks down the different types of authentic vanilla aromatherapy products, the extraction processes, and what you need to look for in this product. Discover how to use vanilla as a remedy and its safety...
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Psychospirtually Healing Anxiety with Dr. Taylor Pagano
Dr. Taylor Pagano is a Naturopathic Doctor and holistic wellness coach. She tells us how to heal anxiety by investigating the the root cause of anxiety. Her unique approach uncovers emotional imbalances connected with the stages of organ system development and combines holistic practices to bring...
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Can Essential Oils Treat Eczema?
Eczema is a multi-faceted disorder. In this episode, we take a look at how genes, the microbiome, and the immune system play into eczema. We also work through essential oils in treating eczema. Clinical Aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten breaks down the safety precautions, contraindications, and...
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How Stress Affects Our Weight & Hormones with Dr. Erin Ellis
Does stress affect weight? Our hormones? Our sleep? Dr. Erin Ellis tells us why we need to look at root causes beyond just diet and exercise to manage weight. Dr. Erin Ellis, NMD graduated from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2017 and worked at a naturopathic urgent care in N....
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Frankincense: The King of Oils
Does frankincense essential oil contain boswellic acids? Does frankincense essential oil treat cancer? Are B. carterii and B. sacra the same thing? Is frankincense a threatened species? Learn the frankincense profile, its uses, and what to look for when shopping for this ancient remedy. Resources...
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Ravintsara vs Ravensara: What's the Difference?
Ravintsara and ravensara are often assumed to be the same essential oil, but are they? Resources Episode Citations Science of Aromatherapy Cheryl Online @thearomatherapistpodcast @mscherylwhitten Join our wellness community
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Building A Healthy Child with Dr. Melina Roberts
Can we prevent chronic childhood illness and allergies? Dr Melina Roberts, a Naturopathic Doctor and author of Building a Healthy Child, made 3 discoveries about gut health that became the foundation of her Food Introduction Plan. This plan changes how we look at nutrition and sets children up…
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Do Essential Oils Treat Cancer?
Cancer is the leading cause of death in Canada and responsible for 30% of all deaths. It's the second leading cause globally. It's a serious disease and we could probably say most of us have been impacted by it in some way. There are many claims about essential oils and cancer, but is it really…
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Fix Your Chronic Period Problems with Dr. Cassandra Wilder
Many women live with chronic menstrual imbalances. Dr. Cassandra Wilder, ND teaches us what a normal period and cycle should look like, how to recognize problems, and how to resolve imbalances. Women are often taught what is common but not what is optimal and many women live with chronic…
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Essential Oils & Pain Relief in Pregnancy
Aches & pains during pregnancy are common as the body expands and stretches, but there is very little that can be taken to help. Let's talk essential oils safe for pregnancy pain & why essential oils help. Resources Episode Citations Ep 4: Pregnancy & Aromatherapy Essential Oil Safety Guide…
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Are Essential Oils Safe For Pets?
The Internet and public go wild over this one: are essential oils safe for pets? Let's break it down with Clinical Aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten. Resources Episode Citations Essential Oil Safety Guide Science of Aromatherapy course Join our wellness community
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What Is Bioregulatory Medicine with Sheila Viel
Is symptom relief treatment enough to heal the body? Sheila Viel, DNM, RN, RCST explains the principles of bioregulatory medicine and how finding & treating the root cause of disruption in our biological systems can restore health. Resources Sheila Viel Sheila on Facebook Science of Aromatherapy...
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Vitex & Progesterone Building
The Internet says vitex cures all things hormonal. Is it true? Can you actually use vitex for hormone help? Clinical Aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten breaks down the tincture/extract and the essential oil. Check the citations link for data. Resources Episode citations Essential Oil Safety Guide...
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How Our Mind & Relationships Affects Our Health with Dr. Janine Nelson
Do our thoughts and our mind actually affect our immune system and our body? Registered Psychologist Dr. Janine Nelson tells us how unmanaged stress in our relationships with ourselves and others makes us sick and gives us 2 practical tips to change help the mind heal. Resources Dr. Janine Nelson...
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What Are Hydrosols?
What is a hydrosol? How does it work? Can you make one at home? Clinical aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten breaks down the difference between essential oils and hydrosols and the safety precautions to using them. Resources Favourite Books Cheryl online Essential Oil Safety Guide Diffusing For…
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Essential Oils, Receptors, & Hormones
Let's clear up the rhetoric around essential oils and receptors. Clinical aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten discusses the mechanisms and the discussion around essential oils, receptors, and hormone binding. Resources Episode Citations Science of Aromatherapy Course Essential Oil Safety Guide…
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Host Cheryl Whitten, BA, CCA, PH, Clinical Aromatherapist, Herbalist, and Professional Health Writer, focuses on education and conversations in natural, holistic, functional, and complementary medicine, herbalism, and aromatherapy. With her frank style and nearly 20 years of experience, Cheryl busts through myths to discover a common sense approach to plant medicine. In conversation with fellow health experts, she breaks down how to improve health through natural and holistic methods.
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