Ep. 393: Medicinal Herbs, Spices, and Essential Oils of the Caribbean Forests with Dr. Eugene Zamperion, ND, RH(AHG), Ethnobotanical Researcher

Dr. Eugene Zampieron earned a B.S. in Biological and Marine Sciences from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, minoring in Science & Technology. He began to engage in masters’ level course work in marine invertebrate zoology, but his field research in Jamaica, WI changed his life and career path after recovering from an illness using ancient, herbal medicine. Due to his awe for the power of plant medicine, in 1990, he pursued his Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (N.D.) degree at the acclaimed Bastyr University. In addition, he became a Professional Registered Medical Herbalist/Phytotherapist and Ethnobotanist with expertise in tropical and Northeastern medical botany.

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Ep. 392: Releasing Physical and Emotional Scars and Restoring Mind-Body Resiliency Using the Power of Essential Oils with Dr. Kim Trager, DC, B.S.

Dr. Kim Trager is an internationally recognized heart-based, structural, energetic and integrative practitioner. She earned her doctorate in chiropractic medicine from Logan University and a B.S. in biology from the University of Kansas. Dr Kim, as she’s affectionally known to her patients and audience, studied with some of the most prestigious forerunners in wellness including Janet Travell and George Goodheart. As a result, she has accumulated an impressive array of certifications in Orofacial Myotherapy, Applied Kinesiology, and Primitive Reflex Integration. She is also a personal trainer and yoga instructor with additional training in Chinese Meridian Therapy, Chakra Balancing & Clearing, Sound Therapy, Neuro Emotional Technique, Ayurveda, Numerology, and Energy Clearing.

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Ep. 391: The Silent Epidemic Contributing to Mental Illness and How to Recover from Head Trauma with Dr. Kabran Chapek, ND from the Amen Clinics

Dr. Chapek is a true brain health warrior, a trail-blazing pioneer, an exceptionally brilliant physician, and expert in psychiatric care. He studied human biology at the University of Kansas and received his naturopathic medicine degree at the internationally renowned Bastyr University. Dr. Chapek has an extensive background in treating a wide range of mental health disorders. From 2007-2013, he began his clinical psychiatric experience as part of a multidisciplinary team in Edmunds, Washington. There he treated patients with severe mental illness and addiction issues in a partial hospital program. He later became their medical director before moving on to be a staff physician at the Amen Clinics. Currently, he serves as the Associate Medical Director at the prestigious Amen Clinics Northwest.

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Ep. 390: A Functional Medicine Approach to Relieving Anxiety with Dr. Kate Kresge, ND

Dr. Kate Kresge is a passionate, compassionate, and brilliant naturopathic physician who is the current Head of Medical Education at RUPA Health, a company dedicated to bringing root cause medicine to the world. Before joining RUPA, Dr. Kresge was the founding Director of Functional Medicine at Sanare Today, an impressive 13-location practice on the east coast of the U.S. This integrative clinic combines therapy, coaching, and natural medicine and has succeeded in helping over 8,000 people to thrive. 

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Ep. 389: The Essentials for a Perfect Night Sleep, How Your Mattress and Essential Oils Make All the Difference with Jack Dell’Accio, CEO Essentia 

Jack Dell’Accio is a health and wellness enthusiast, sustainability and chemical-free advocate, and Eco Citizen Award recipient. Jack has been passionately dedicated to optimizing sleep for over 20 years based on a mission that is personal. This desire morphed into his creation of something truly extraordinary. Jack is the founder and CEO of Essentia, the world’s healthiest, cleanest, and most natural mattress.

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Ep. 388: Naturopathic Medicine and Essential Oils for ADHD with Dr. Georgi Stoychev, ND, RD

Dr. Stoychev is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor in the state of California. He completed a one-year primary care residency program at the Center for Health and Wellbeing with a heavy focus on naturopathic psychiatry and mental health. Dr. Stoychev received his undergraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics in London, United Kingdom, where he became a Registered Dietitian. He then went on to achieve his four-year Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine at Bastyr University California. 


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Ep. 387: Using Essential Oils for Healthy, Thriving, Happy Kids with Integrative Pediatrician Dr. Elisa Song, MD

Dr. Elisa Song, MD is a Stanford-, NYU-, UCSF-trained integrative pediatrician and a pediatric functional medicine expert. She earned a master’s degree in public policy from UC Berkeley, is board-certified in pediatrics and holistic medicine, and is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Song has also been trained in the Defeat Autism Now! biomedical approach to autism and has additional expertise in functional medicine/holistic nutrition, homeopathy & homeopathic detoxification, acupuncture, herbal medicine, essential oils, and flower essences.


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Ep. 386: The Polyvagal Theory, Calming the Limbic System, and Essential Oils

Dr. Thomas Moorcroft (Dr. Tom) completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Vermont and attended the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNECOM). He has a vast background in healing. Dr. Tom started out teaching wilderness medicine to children. He then began working as an EMT and in the emergency room.  Dr. Moorcroft was ultimately led to become an Osteopathic Physician. Today, he is internationally recognized for treating some of the sickest, most sensitive patients. Through his own personal journey of healing himself, he has developed a specific system of how to treat those suffering from various hard to treat disorders including chronic Lyme disease, tick-borne co-infections, mold illness, mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and children with infection-induced autoimmune encephalitis (PANS/PANDAS). 

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Ep. 385: Autoimmunity, Lyme Disease, and Essential Oils with Dr. Jaquel Patterson, ND, MBA, IFMCP

Dr. Jaquel Patterson is a nationally recognized naturopathic physician, success coach, 3x Amazon best-selling author (Long Covid & Beyond, Women and Lyme, and Naturalpreneurs), and Forbes contributor. She has over 15 years of clinical experience with a focus on Lyme disease, autoimmune conditions, integrative psychiatry, and environmental medicine and she owns a successful multidisciplinary medical practice, Fairfield Family Health, in Connecticut. 


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Ep. 384: How to Safely Incorporate Herbs and Aromatics into a Healthy Lifestyle with Ellen Kamhi PhD, RN, AHN-BC, RH(AHG), The Natural Nurse®

Ellen Kamhi, PhD, RN, AHG, AHN-BC, The Natural Nurse, is a professional member of the American Herbalist Guild (AHG) and is nationally board certified as a Holistic Nurse (AHN-BC). She attended Rutgers and Cornell Universities and has sat on the Panel of Traditional Medicine at Columbia Presbyterian Medical School. She currently serves on the Education Committee of the American Cannabis Nurses Association (ACNA) and on the Cannabis Committee of the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA). Ellen is also a Medical School Instructor and teaches Botanical Pharmacology


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Episode 383: Using the Havening Technique and Aromatherapy to Heal OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) and Emotional Trauma with Cristina Chua, MSW

Cristina brings her knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her coaching work. She is also a Certified Havening Techniques® Practitioner. This is a gentle, neuroscience-based approach that helps people heal from trauma, anxiety, and stressful life circumstances. Furthermore, Cristina is a mindfulness and yin yoga practitioner who has been inspired by the teachings of Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, Thich Nhat Hahn, and Jon Kabit-Zinn (the founder of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction-MBSR).

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Episode 382: Olfactory Training: The Research, Science, and Experiential of Essential Oils with Hana Tisserand

Hana Tisserand is the COO, cofounder, and director of operations and communications of the Tisserand Institute, the global leader in online evidence-based essential oils education. Hana has been working at the Tisserand Institute since 2014 and she oversees the creation of its course content and curricula, moderates live webinars, supervises the staff, and teaches her own introductory classes. She also writes the Tisserand Institute newsletters, her own blog posts, and detailed scientific articles. 

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Episode 381: A Multiomics Approach to Chronic Disease, the Underlying Role of Hypervigilance, and How Essential Oils Fit into Personalized Care with Dr. David Brady, ND, DC, CCN, DACBN, IFMCP, FACN

Dr. David M. Brady has over 30-years of experience as an integrative medicine practitioner and 25 years in health sciences academia. He is a licensed naturopathic medical physician in Connecticut and Vermont, is board certified in functional medicine and clinical nutrition, and a fellow of the American College of Nutrition. Dr. Brady is the Chief Medical Officer for Diagnostic Solutions Labs, LLC and Designs for Health, Inc. He is currently in private practice in the integrative medicine group Whole Body Medicine, in Fairfield, CT (USA).

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380: The Aroma Freedom Revolution - How to Use the Power of Scent to Rewire your Brain and Live the Life of Your Dreams with Dr. Ben Perkus, PhD (Copy)

Dr. Perkus has succeeded in integrating the best of psychology, neuroscience, and aromatherapy by creating a unique process called the Aroma Freedom technique. It has been described as the fastest, gentlest, and easiest method to dissolve negative thoughts, feelings, and memories with essential oils.

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379: Merging Traditional and Modern Medicine for Pain Relief with Dr. Eugene Zamperion, ND, MH, RH (AHG)

Chronic pain impacts about 20% of the population and high impact pain about 8%. It’s something we need to acknowledge and become empowered with tools to support us. If you don’t have pain yourself, you know someone who is struggling with it on a daily basis. In this episode we will dive deep into some of the causes of pain, autoimmunity and arthritis, some of the most effective herbs and essential oils for pain, how they work and more.

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377: Clinical Perspective on Essential Oils w/ Dr. Sarah LoBisco

After our listing in Feedspot’s “Top Aromatherapy Podcasts” we wanted to thought it was time to get CLINICAL!  Classical Aromatherapy vs Clinical Aromatherapy.  What’s the difference? In today's episode, you’ll discover a world of knowledge from Clinical Aromatherapist Sarah LoBisco who may just be one of the most knowledgeable guests we’ve had on the show to date. I can’t wait for you to dive in. Tune in to discover a world where essential oils are integrated into clinical practices to find out how oils affect your specific psychology, and in turn what effect that has on your physiology. We cover the microbiome, chronic pain, mental health, the metabolism, all with tons of clinical research to support our learning about essential oils. 

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376: Float & Sensory Deprivation Therapy and Essential Oils w/ Max Casa

Imagine a space where you are absolutely void of outside stimuli.  I’m sure, like me, you assume it could be a great benefit to mindfulness and even spirituality. These spaces exist! They’re called float tanks or sensory deprivation chambers, and the benefits go far beyond just effects on the brain.

Eliminating external stimuli in float tanks promotes muscle relaxation, relieves tension, and reduces chronic pain, leading to stress reduction and deep relaxation. They’re a great way to optimize blood circulation, reduce inflammation, and enhance sleep quality. 

On today’s show I share my own personal experience with float tanks, and hear from float expert Max Casa.  We discuss the benefits of both floating with zero stimuli, as well as the benefits of incorporating essential oils into your tank time.  

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375: Can Essential Oils Balance Hormones? w/ Jamie Rathjen

Hormones play a crucial role in regulating various bodily functions, impacting our mood, energy levels, and overall well-being. Our guest today, Jamie Rathjen, shares her knowledge about how essential oils can support your relationship to your hormone balance. Jamie Rathjen is not only a FertilityCare Practitioner, but the CEO of the Fiat Institute. She's a master in community health and a certified hormone coach. Jamie's on a mission to empower women with the knowledge they were never taught about the genius of their hormones and the magic of natural tools that can support their bodies.

Jamie is also the co-host of the epic Hormone Genius Podcast.  Yep, she's the ultimate hormone guru, bringing her contagious passion for education and the wonders of women's bodies to the airwaves.So, fasten your seatbelts and get ready to unleash the hormone hero within you as we explore the captivating world of essential oils and their potential to revolutionize women's health. Let's dive in and unlock the secrets together!

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374: Essential Oils, Inflammation, and Biofilm w/ Dr. John Lieurance

Prepare to embark on a journey of holistic healing as we delve into an insightful interview with Dr. John Lieurance. With an impressive background spanning 30 years in functional medicine, holistic neurology, and naturopathic medicine, Dr. John has become a sought-after expert in his field. He has been featured on top Biohacking and Health & Wellness podcasts, including Ben Greenfield, Luke Storey, Josh Trent, Melanie Avalon, and Cynthia Thurlow.

In this discussion, Dr. John shares his extensive knowledge about the specific oils used in his products, shedding light on why he chooses them and the unique benefits they offer. From soothing relaxation to invigorating energy, these oils hold the key to unlocking our body's natural healing potential.

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