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Welcome to Aromatic Chat. The podcast that introduces you to Registered, Clinical, and Certified Aromatherapists worldwide. Join me every other week as we learn more about how they use essential oils in their businesses and lives. Lemon Balm Coaching produces aromatic Chat. Your host is Melissa, Life and Wellness Coach, Registered Aromatherapist, and Certified Body Code Practitioner.
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Join award-winning nutritionist and author Jackie Lynch as she takes you on a journey through midlife to learn how diet and lifestyle can help you take control of your menopause symptoms. Each month Jackie covers a different topic, from managing hot flushes or dealing with anxiety to intimate health and strong bones. She'll introduce you to some fascinating guests who can offer expert advice on managing midlife hormonal changes and challenges, so that you truly can have a happy menopause. Fi ...
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Send us a text In this episode of AromaticChat, I have the privilege of talking with Kathy Wilcox. Kathy specializes in combining disciplines to help clients. She became an Aromatherapist after experimenting with tarot, yoga, and reiki up into her 40's, and this was just the beginning of her incredible story. Tune in and stay all the way to the end…
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My Top 10 Menopause-Friendly Foods with Jackie Lynch, Menopause Nutritionist & Author. S6. Ep 6.
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This is a special episode which shines a spotlight on nutrition to celebrate World Menopause Day, It’s actually a re-release of one of my most popular episodes, which I thought you might like to discover or rediscover, because it’s packed with useful information and foodie tips. I thought it was important to focus on foods to balance out my other s…
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HRT: Addressing 12 Key Questions & Myths with Kathy Abernethy, BMS Menopause Specialist. S6. Ep 5.
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HRT (or MHT) isn’t natural territory for The Happy Menopause podcast, but as it’s the theme for this year’s World Menopause Day, I thought it would be remiss of me not to cover it. HRT has become a pretty contentious issue in recent years, with a lot of people being very entrenched in the strongly for or strongly against position. And amongst all t…
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Send us a text In this episode of AromaticChat, I have the pleasure of speaking with Ruxandra Meinze an Aromatherapist out of Brunswick, Maryland. Ruxandra specializes in working one-on-one with clients She became an Aromatherapist after looking for a way to help her husband with his PTSD, and this was just the beginning of her fascinating story. T…
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Aromatherapy to Support Menopause Symptoms with Amy Anthony, Certified Aromatherapist – S6 Ep. 4.
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Aromatherapy is much more complex than just lighting a scented candle. The essential oils of flowers, plants, wood, nuts or seeds can have a powerful effect on the body. In this episode, we explore how aromatherapy might support us in midlife, menopause and beyond. My guest is Amy Anthony, a certified aromatherapist and aromatherapy educator who’s …
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Send us a text This month on My Take, I'm unpacking my thoughts about Aromatic Chat Episodes 109 & 110, Aromatic Chats with Molly Messmer and Joy Bowles. In this episode, you'll hear about: connection and community volunteerism life paths sensitization FOMO Survival and more CLICK HERE to join my free Facebook group Reframe, Restore, & Refresh for …
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Send us a text In this episode of AromaticChat, I have the joy of chatting with Sue Jordan an Aromatherapist out of Arizona. Sue specializes in education. She became an Aromatherapist after working as an RN for 49 years, and this was just the beginning of her amazing story. Tune in and stay all the way to the end to hear: How she moved from nursing…
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Send us a text In this episode of AromaticChat, I have the honor of talking with Molly Messmer, an Aromatherapist out of the Pacific Northwest. Molly specializes in massage therapy. She became an Aromatherapist after being introduced to essential oils through an MLM, and this was just the beginning of her incredible story. Tune in and stay all the …
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Tune into this short message for some VERY exciting news. I’m going to introduce you to The Happy Menopause Club, which is where all the cool midlife women hang out! There’s loads of great content on there for you that I’ve prepared especially for you and I tell you all about it in this short clip. If you can’t wait to find out about it, visit theh…
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Medicinal herbs have been used for centuries to support our health and wellbeing. In fact, some Chinese and Egyptian texts about the use of herbs date back to 3000BC. In this episode I explore the role of herbs in menopause, and how to introduce them into our self-care programme to manage those pesky symptoms. My expert guest is medical herbalist, …
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Moods & Menopause: Managing PMDD in Perimenopause with Dr Lynsay Matthews, Lecturer and PMDD Researcher – S6. Ep 2.
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Premenstrual disorders can make life incredibly miserable. Any woman who’s struggled with PMS will know that, and I covered that specific issue in the closing episode to Season 5. This episode is a follow-on from that, as I drill down into PMDD – premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Although it occurs in the 2nd half of the cycle, this isn’t just a sev…
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September is a good time for new beginnings, so if you’re thinking about how to build up your strength and fitness if you’ve let things slide a bit this summer, this is the episode for you. In this episode I chat to the brilliant Cara Metz. She’s an absolute testament to the transformative power of healthy living. A dancer from a very early age, sh…
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Send us a text This month on My Take, I'm unpacking my thoughts about Aromatic Chat Episodes 107 & 108, Aromatic Chats with Meredith Murdock and Joy Bowles. In this episode, you'll hear about: money mindset mentors DISC personality Profile Beliefs and Identity Shakespeare Providence practicing Aromatherapy in the United States More CLICK HERE to sc…
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Send us a text In this episode of AromaticChat, I have the privilege of speaking with Joy Bowles, an essential oil researcher out of Australia. Joy specializes in dementia research. She began researching essential oils after getting a science degree, and this was just the beginning of her fascinating story. Tune in and stay all the way to the end t…
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Send us a text In this episode of AromaticChat, I have the pleasure of chatting with Meredith Murdock, an Aromatherapist out of Florida. Meredith specializes in making aromatherapy obtainable. She became an Aromatherapist after her husband at the time opened an acupuncture clinic, and this was just the beginning of her amazing story. Tune in and st…
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Send us a text This month on My Take, I'm unpacking my thoughts about Aromatic Chat Episodes 104, 105, & 106, Aromatic Chats with Christie Strickland, Tanya Moulding, and Helen Nagle-Smith. In this episode, you'll hear about: Rapport Dolly Parton Bill Murray Attunement Presence More CLICK HERE to get your free copy of "From Stressed to Your Best: 5…
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Send us a text In this episode of AromaticChat, I have the joy of talking with Helen Nagle-Smith an Aromatherapist out of the UK. Helen specializes in education, research, and writing. She became an Aromatherapist after using them she was studying at university, and this was just the beginning of her incredible story. Tune in and stay all the way t…
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Send us a text In this episode of AromaticChat, I have the honor of speaking with Tanya Moulding an Aromatherapist out of London, England. Tanya specializes in teaching and palliative care. She became an Aromatherapist after reading about aromatherapy and booking a two-year training course at the Tisserand Institute, and this was just the beginning…
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You know when it’s coming don’t you? That time of the month, when people start to tiptoe around you and discretion is definitely the better part of valour amongst your loved ones. Woe betide the fool that dares to suggest you’re a little hormonal – especially if it’s a man! Yep, I’m talking about PMS, premenstrual syndrome, which is the focus of th…
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Send us a text In this episode of AromaticChat, I have the privilege of chatting with Christie Strickland. Christie specializes in making blends and educating herself. She became an Aromatherapist after her friend introduced her to essential oils, and this was just the beginning of her amazing story. Tune in and stay all the way to the end to hear:…
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Send us a text This month on My Take, I'm unpacking my thoughts about Aromatic Chat Episodes #102 & 103 with Florian Birkmeyer and Monselete Bowden. In this episode, you'll hear about: Connection Healer's Burnout Social Media Addiction Mermaids and More CLICK HERE to get your free copy of "From Stressed to Your Best: 5 Tips to Stress Less" CLICK HE…
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Do you ever wonder what you came upstairs for, forget where you’ve parked the car or find yourself grappling for the right word that just won’t come? These are all common concerns for women in midlife because brain fog is one of the classic symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. In my latest Best Bit to celebrate half a million downloads for The …
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Send us a text In this episode of AromaticChat, I have the pleasure of speaking with Monselete Bowden. Monselete specializes in coaching. She became an Aromatherapist after her father's death, and this was just the beginning of her incredible story. Tune in and stay all the way to the end to hear: The phases and twists in her journey, Aromatic card…
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Chronic insomnia can be very stressful – not only are you feeling tired and worried about how you’ll cope the next day, but you’re probably also worrying about all those stories you’ve heard about the potential long-term health impact of not sleeping. And that means that you’re even less likely to get to sleep! Women are generally much more prone t…
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Send us a text In this episode of AromaticChat, I have the joy of speaking with Dr. Florian Birkmayer, an Aromatherapist out of New Mexico. Florian specializes in consulting and coaching. He became an Aromatherapist after going through medical school and psychiatry, and this was just the beginning of his fascinating story. Tune in and stay all the …
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Send us a text This month on My Take, I'm unpacking my thoughts about Aromatic Chat Episodes #100 & 101 with Shellie Enteen and Angela Sidlo In this episode, you'll hear about: Decision Outsourcing Compassion over Condemnation Celebration Generational trauma Are you ready to take the next step in your healing journey? Are you ready to learn how not…
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Send us a text In this episode of AromaticChat, I have the honor of talking with Angela Sidlo, an Aromatherapist out of Oregon. Angela specializes in acuaromatherapy. She became an Aromatherapist after having a donkey with an autoimmune disease, and this was just the beginning of her fascinating story. Tune in and stay all the way to the end to hea…
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Welcome to my latest Best Bit, part of my series to celebrate half a million downloads for The Happy Menopause podcast, and the chance for you to catch up on some of the brilliant episodes you may have missed. This edition focuses on vaginal dryness, which is rather the Cinderella of the menopause. In recent years, we’ve become more confident about…
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Send us a text In this episode of AromaticChat, I have the privilege of chatting with Shellie Enteen. Shellie specializes in education and public speaking. She became an Aromatherapist after working in massage, and this was just the beginning of her incredible story. Tune in and stay all the way to the end to hear: About her early days in aromather…
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Travel, Adventure & the Midlife Woman, with Alice Morrison, Adventurer, Author & Broadcaster. S5. Ep. 14
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Are you ready for an adventure? Midlife is a time when we can get itchy feet and want to explore new horizons, but sometimes niggling doubts and a lack of confidence can get in the way of that. So in this episode, I’m chatting to adventurer Alice Morrison, who’s just the woman we need to give us the encouragement to take that first big step. Alice …
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Send us a text This month on My Take, I'm unpacking my thoughts about Aromatic Chat Episodes #98 & 99 with Tresa Staeven and Renee Hughes. In this episode, you'll hear about: The Mother Wound Compassion Pain Alarm Listen to the end for your invitation. Click HERE to schedule your Life and Wellness Discovery Call. Try Blend Precisely, the software b…
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Send us a text In this episode of AromaticChat, I have the pleasure of speaking with Renee Hughes. Renee specializes in coaching and educating others. She became an Aromatherapist after taking a business course, and this was just the beginning of her amazing story. Tune in and stay all the way to the end to hear: How business led her to become an a…
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How to Manage Anxiety & Enhance Emotional Wellbeing with Rachel Weiss, Accredited Counsellor & Coach - Best Bits #4
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Welcome to my latest Best Bit, part of my series to celebrate half a million downloads for The Happy Menopause podcast and the chance for you to catch up on some of the brilliant episodes you may have missed. This edition focuses on anxiety, which is one of the most underestimated and unexpected symptoms of the menopause, and yet it’s so common. So…
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Send us a text In this episode of AromaticChat, I have the joy of talking with Tresa Staeven, an Aromatherapist out of Montreal. Tresa specializes in corporate wellness. She became an Aromatherapist after looking for an alternative insect repellent, and this was just the beginning of her fascinating story. Tune in and stay all the way to the end to…
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Emotional Eating, Body Image & the Menopause, with Dr. Romi Ran, Clinical Psychologist & Author. S5. Ep.13
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Our relationship with food can be complex and it’s very often determined by a whole host of different experiences. Some of us might describe ourselves as emotional eaters and find that this can get in the way of a healthy lifestyle, affecting our weight and our body image. The whole arena can be a bit of a minefield. In fact, it’s a specialist fiel…
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Send us a text This month on My Take I'm unpacking my thoughts about Aromatic Chat Episodes #96 & 97 with JoAnne Lang and Amy Robinson. In this episode, you'll hear about: Shelf Life The Survival Dance Letting Go Be sure to listen to the end for your invitation. You can listen to JoAnne's and Amy's Episode HERE. Click HERE to schedule your Powerful…
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Send us a text In this episode of AromaticChat, I have the honor of chatting with Amy Robinson, an Aromatherapist out of Mexico. Amy specializes in aromapsychology and coaching. She became an Aromatherapist after suffering from abuse and healing from that, and this was just the beginning of her incredible story. Tune in and stay all the way to the …
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How to Have Great Hair with Dr Sharon Wong, Consultant Dermatologist & Hair Specialist - Best Bits #3
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Welcome to my latest Best Bit, part of my series to celebrate half a million downloads for The Happy Menopause podcast and to give you the chance to catch up on some of the brilliant episodes you may have missed. We’re looking back at the launch episode for Season 2 for this edition and we’re talking hair! My guest is consultant dermatologist and h…
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Send us a text In this episode of AromaticChat, I have the privilege of speaking with JoAnne Lang, an Aromatherapist out of Washington. JoAnne specializes in education. She became an Aromatherapist after growing up sickly and then seeing her first child face the same issues, and this was just the beginning of her amazing story. Tune in and stay all…
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Pilates at Your Desk: How to Move More in Menopause, with Kerrie-Anne Bradley, Pilates Teacher & Author. S5. Ep. 12.
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Are you a sloucher? Do you spend too much time pinned to your desk? Have you started to get a few niggles in your lower back, neck or shoulders? If it’s yes to all of the above, this episode is the one for you, because it’s all about posture, movement and alignment and it’s packed with practical advice to help with all those lurking issues you may …
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How to Improve Your Sleep with Professor Russell Foster, Circadian Neuroscientist - Best Bits #2
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Welcome to another of my Best Bits to celebrate the amazing milestone of 500,000 downloads for The Happy Menopause podcast. This time, I’m diving right back into the archive to Season 1 for this one, because my chat about sleep with Professor Russell Foster was absolutely fascinating, and even in this pared-down version, there is a wealth of excell…
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Send us a text In this episode of AromaticChat, I have the pleasure of talking with Pam Conrad. Pam specializes in women’s health and mental health clinical aromatherapy. She became an Aromatherapist after working as a nurse and receiving a flyer for an aromatherapy course, and this was just the beginning of her fascinating story. Tune in and stay …
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How to Build Strength in Your Bones & Muscles in Mid- and Later Life with Dr Catherine Walter - Best Bits #1
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This is the first of a series of Best Bits to celebrate the amazing milestone of 500,000 downloads. Huge thanks to all of you for making this possible by listening! Looking back over the past 5 seasons, there are so many great moments of advice, insight and inspiration from my brilliant guests that it’s hard to choose, but I’ve decided to start wit…
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Send us a text In this episode of AromaticChat, I have the joy of chatting with Kathy Gentil. Kathy specializes in supporting families, specifically ones dealing with down syndrome. She became an Aromatherapist after looking for support for her son's medical needs, and this was just the beginning of her incredible story. Tune in and stay all the wa…
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Sex & the Menopause with Samantha Evans, Sexual Health & Pleasure Expert - S5. Ep 11.
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In this episode, we talk about vaginas, vulvas, sex and sex toys, because we can! As young people we all tend to assume that older people don’t have sex, but we midlife women know better, don’t we? It may be more complicated for us, for a variety of reasons, but women in mid and later life are still sexual beings and we have every right to enjoy ou…
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Send us a text In this episode of AromaticChat, I have the honor of speaking with Jacqueline Higgins, an Aromatherapist out of Minneapolis. Jacqueline specializes in cannabis. She became an Aromatherapist after being naturally attentive to smells and studying nursing, and this was just the beginning of her amazing story. Tune in and stay all the wa…
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Send us a text In this episode of AromaticChat, I have the privilege of talking with Annie Prince, an Aromatherapist out of New Zealand. Annie specializes in aroma psychology. She became an Aromatherapist after raising her children, and this was just the beginning of her fascinating story. Tune in and stay all the way to the end to hear: Her variet…
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Simple Steps to Create a Beautiful Midlife with Tania Dalton, Midlife Women’s Health Coach - S5. Ep 10.
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It’s that time of year when a fresh start seems very appealing so you’ve probably already started thinking about changes you might want to make to your life. I’m not a big fan of the radical detox, because it’s not sustainable and your body won’t really enjoy it or benefit from it in the longterm. On the other hand, simple and consistent changes ca…
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Send us a text In this episode of AromaticChat, I have the joy of being interviewed by Jodi Baglien of Quella Essential Oils. Tune in and stay all the way to the end to hear: The start of Lemon Balm Coaching, My giftings, Some of the things I've left behind, Some of my favorite practices, What's coming up for me, What problem in the world I want to…
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Send us a text Season 4 is right around the corner! Thank you for being a loyal listener. There are some incredible guest already lining up to share their aromatic journeys. Tune in and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform every other week to hear from Registered, Clinical, and Certified Aromatherapists worldwide. Try Blend Precisely, the so…
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