Send us a text In this episode of AromaticChat, I have the joy of chatting with Joy Musacchio, an Aromatherapist out of Sedona, Arizona. Joy specializes in consultations, massage, energy work, and education. She became an Aromatherapist after teaching in the fifth grade and using aromatherapy in her classroom, and this was just the beginning of her fascinating story. Tune in and stay all the way to the end to hear: How she went from teaching fifth grade to teaching about essential oils and metap...
Aug 31, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 56
Send us a text In this episode of AromaticChat, I have the joy of speaking with Jirbie Go, an Aromatherapist out of the Philippines. Jirbie specializes in education and business consulting. She became an Aromatherapist after developing allergic rhinitis from her animal rescue, which led to asthma, and this was just the beginning of her incredible story. Tune in and stay all the way to the end to hear: How she came to be an aromatherapist in the Philippines, What types of essential oils are produ...
Aug 17, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 55
Send us a text In this episode of AromaticChat, I have the honor of talking with Meredith Moreno an Aromatherapist out of Florida. Meredith graduated from Aromahead Institute last year and is just beginning the next chapter of her life and building her business. She became an Aromatherapist after an early interest in essential oils led her to do research, and this was just the beginning of her amazing story. Tune in and stay all the way to the end to hear: Her plans for her business and what she...
Aug 03, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 54
Send us a text In this episode of AromaticChat, I have the privilege of talking with Liz Fulcher, an Aromatherapist out of Pennsylvania. Liz specializes in teaching and massage, as well as hosting the Aromatic Wisdom podcast. She became an Aromatherapist after having her second son, and this was just the beginning of her fascinating story. Tune in and stay all the way to the end to hear: How she was introduced to Aromatherapy and began to incorporate it into her life, How she began to teach a cl...
Jul 20, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 53
Send us a text In this episode of AromaticChat, I have the pleasure of chatting with Barb Kurkas Lee, an Aromatherapist out of Pennsylvania. Barb specializes in caregiving and psychology. She became an Aromatherapist after attending graduate school to become a certified midwife and being introduced to aromatherapy, and this was just the beginning of her incredible story. Tune in and stay all the way to the end to hear: Her journey through midwifery and hospice, How burnout led her to becoming a ...
Jul 06, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 52
Send us a text In this episode of Aromatic Chat, I have the joy of chatting with Mark Dundore from Alaska. Mark specializes in studying and distilling the aromatic plant devil's club. He began researching the Devil's Club plant after having bronchitis, and this was just the beginning of his incredible story. Tune in and stay all the way to the end to hear: About his journey with devil's club, How devil's club has been used and how it is distilled, His encouragement for listeners, Who inspires hi...
Jun 22, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 51
Send us a text In this episode of AromaticChat, I have the honor of talking with Anita James, an Aromatherapist out of Derbyshire, England. Anita specializes in education. She became an Aromatherapist after a tragedy occurred, and this was just the beginning of her amazing story. Tune in and stay all the way to the end to hear: The story of "Smell Woman" How she founded the first accredited online aromatherapy school Her favorite client story The most common problems people come to her to treat ...
Jun 08, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 50
Send us a text In this episode of AromaticChat, I have the privilege of talking with Marian "Marni" Reven. Marni specializes in research and has created a tool that other researchers can use that will bring a new level of authority to this field. She became an Aromatherapist after being introduced to doTERRA by her sister, and this was just the beginning of her amazing story. Tune in and stay all the way to the end to hear: How her sister introduced her to the world of aromatherapy, How being a ...
May 25, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 49
Send us a text In this episode of AromaticChat, I have the joy of chatting with Wanda Parks, an Aromatherapist out of Great Falls, Montana. Wanda specializes in pain relief and weight loss. She became an Aromatherapist after being prescribed her first "forever med" and looking for a natural alternative, and this was just the beginning of her fascinating story. Tune in and stay all the way to the end to hear: How an arthritis diagnosis led to her becoming an aromatherapist Her favorite client sto...
May 11, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 48
Send us a text In this episode of AromaticChat, I have the privilege of speaking with Melani Kovac, an Aromatherapist out of Slovenia. Melani is the founder of the amazing program Dropsmith - which recently went through a name change and is now known as DROPSMART. She became an Aromatherapist after a passing interest in high school led to her entering an aromatherapy school later on in life at a friend's recommendation, and this was just the beginning of her incredible story. Tune in and stay al...
Apr 27, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 47
Send us a text In this episode of Aromatic Chat, I am honored to speak with the leader of Botanica and the International Clinical Aromatherapy Network (ICAN), Rhiannon Lewis. Rhiannon currently lives in the mountains of Provence, France, where she spends her days immersed in all things botanical. She shares how Aromatherapy snuck up on her as she was working at the ICU bedside. After reading a small booklet by Shirley Price, essential oils became a part of her personal life and then she started ...
Apr 13, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 46
Send us a text In this episode of AromaticChat, I have the pleasure of speaking with Amy Lechner an Aromatherapist and traditional Naturopath. Amy specializes in blending modalities to create what she calls hair-apy - incorporating hairstyling and aromatherapy to create a wellness practice. She became an Aromatherapist after hearing Liz Folcher speak, as well as her son being diagnosed with asthma, and this was just the beginning of her fascinating story. Tune in and stay all the way to the end ...
Mar 30, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Send us a text In this episode of AromaticChat, I have the pleasure of speaking with Robin Kessler, an Aromatherapist who specialized in Frankincense resins. Robin is a walking encyclopedia when it comes to resins, varieties, and the nuances in applying these to healing and wellness. Tune in and stay all the way to the end to hear: Some of the fascinating facts behind resins How she became known as "The Queen of Resins" The importance of understanding what you're using Who she's inspired by, and...
Mar 16, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Send us a text In this episode of Aromatic Chat, I have the joy of chatting with Dr. Tiffany Smith a Master Aromatherapist out of Nevada. Dr. Tiffany specializes in mental health and offers her clients Mental Resuscitation through her tiered offering all the way up to concierge services for those needing everything she has to offer. She became an Aromatherapist after discovering aromatherapy to help her combat veteran husband with his mental and physical pain and this was just the beginning of h...
Mar 02, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 43
Send us a text In this episode of AromaticChat, I have the pleasure of speaking with Linda Ann Kahn. Linda Ann is a "vintage aromatherapist", specializing in lymphatic drainage, and even over 70 years old, she has no intention of slowing down! She became an Aromatherapist after graduating as a beauty therapist in South Africa and taking a post-graduate course from Arnold Taylor, and this was just the beginning of her fascinating story. Tune in and stay all the way to the end to hear: Her experie...
Feb 16, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Send us a text In this episode of AromaticChat, I have the privilege of speaking with Colleen Thompson, the founder of the Essence of Thyme College of Holistic Studies. Colleen has brought her business savvy to the world of Aromatherapy, and I'm so excited to share part of her story with you! She became an Aromatherapist after a professor mentioned Rosemary essential oil to enhance memory... and this was just the beginning of her fascinating story. Tune in and stay all the way to the end to hear...
Feb 02, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Send us a text In this episode of AromaticChat, I have the joy of speaking with Colleen Quinn, an internationally recognized Aromatherapist, Researcher, and Educator out of London. Colleen specializes in complimentary aromatherapy, cannabis, and education - empowering people to take care of themselves through the proper use of plant medicine. She became an Aromatherapist after a heartfelt conversation with her mum, and this was just the beginning of her incredible story. Tune in and stay all the...
Jan 19, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Send us a text Welcome to Aromatic Chat and welcome to 2022! In this special episode, your host, Melissa, takes the hot seat as Master Trauma Coach, Shanda Ceretti, takes the reigns. Melissa is a Registered Aromatherapist and a Master Holistic Life Coach. In this episode, they are diving into the topic of Trauma and how it affects us later in life. They touch on the ideas of forgiveness, disease, vulnerability, survival, and healing. As a Holistic Life Coach, Melissa has a beautiful way of openi...
Jan 05, 2022•48 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Send us a text Welcome to Aromatic Chat. You'll want to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform Aromatic Chat is produced by Lemon Balm Coaching- Holistic Coaching from Aromatherapist and Master Transformational Coach, Melissa Holman. Join me every other week to learn about the aromatic journey of some of the most amazing humans around the world. Lemon Balm Coaching Music by Adipsia It’s time to rediscover YOU. Join the Reignite Your Flame Facebook group —a supportive community where women l...
Dec 29, 2021•3 min
Send us a text In this super special episode, we got to chat with FIVE aromatherapists during the AIA Conference that was held in the fall of 2021. The miracle of the internet was able to join us from all over the world (literally) to be able to learn, encourage, and engage in the community of aromatherapists. Today, we get to hear from Amy Lechner, Cherisse Gigli, David Kropp, Linda Berger, and Mark Dundor about the struggles they face, their favorite aspects of the conference, and what their b...
Dec 22, 2021•30 min•Ep. 38
Send us a text You will want to subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform so you don't miss this episode with Dr, Tiffany Smith! Join me every other week as I chat with Aromatherapists to hear about their Aromatic Journey and how they use essential oils in their lives and businesses. I would be thrilled to read your review of the podcast on Apple Podcast. Aromatic Chat is produced by Lemon Balm Coaching Music by Adipsia It’s time to rediscover YOU. Join the Reignite Your Flame Facebook ...
Dec 15, 2021•2 min
Send us a text It is an honour and sincere pleasure to interview Robbi Zeck ND., author of the most beautiful book The Blossoming Heart and creator of the Aromatic Kinesiology Method - The Aromatic Heartwork that Inspires Transformation. Robbi’s work on the mood enhancing benefits of essential oils for emotional health and how they affect the integration of emotional experiences is powerfully represented in her workshop series. She has a unique teaching style that explores how to use essential o...
Dec 08, 2021•38 min•Ep. 37
Send us a text Join me for today's episode of Aromatic Chat, where I get to interview Dr. Kelly Ablard. Dr. Ablard is one of the leading forces behind sustainability in the Essential Oil world - literally on a global level! She is the founder of the Airmid Institute, a non profit organization that is dedicated to the global education, research and sustainable management of medicinal and aromatic plants, so that we can have these beautiful plants for generations to come. Find out how going back t...
Nov 24, 2021•42 min•Ep. 36
Send us a text Aromatic Chat is the Podcast that introduces you to Registered, Clinical, and Certified Aromatherapists around the world. Aromatic Chat is produced by Lemon Balm Coaching and your host, Melissa, is a Holistic Life Coach and a Registered Aromatherapist. Her goal with the podcast is to connect you, the listener, to the Aromatherapist that meets your Holistic Wellness needs. Join us every other week as she chats with Aromatherapists and learns about their aromatic journeys and how th...
Nov 18, 2021•2 min
Send us a text Join me for this episode of Aromatic Chat, where I have the amazing pleasure of speaking with Dr. Debrah Zepf. Debrah has doctorates in naturopathy, homeopathy, and quantum medicine, as well as a PhD in quantum medicine! She uses her education to merge eastern and western medicine and guide people on their healing journeys through her integrative medicine clinic. Additionally, she has recently finished creating a 16-part aromatherapy course, and teaches the course in the afternoon...
Nov 10, 2021•37 min•Ep. 35
Send us a text In this episode of Aromatic Chat, we get to meet Ken Miller. Ken is a computer engineer and major science nerd, in addition to being an aromatherapist AND herbalist. Ken shares with us the health journey that brought him to aromatherapy, and eventually to herbalism as well. We got to discuss the common thread in many aromatherapists' stories and what the holistic approach to health really means, before taking a deep nerd dive into herbal extracts! We wrapped up the episode with Ke...
Oct 27, 2021•36 min•Ep. 34
Send us a text In this episode of Aromatic Chat, I have the pleasure of speaking with Jona Valdez, Icelandic native and fellow homeschool mom! Jona went to college for cosmetology and body work, then moved around for a while, before starting to learn more about natural medicines in San Diego. She discovered the power of essential oils battling mosquito bites in New York, and then found the world of MLMs when she moved to Utah. Jona began researching EOs online, and decided that she could not in ...
Oct 13, 2021•23 min•Ep. 33
Send us a text Today, I have the incredible honor of interviewing Marge Clark. Marge is an aromatherapy pioneer, or in her words, "a vintage aromatherapist". She always wanted to be a healer, but thought that it would be through nursing or some similar field, never imagining that she would become an incredibly influential supplier of high quality essential oils! She states that this isn't what she envisioned when she dreamed of being a healer, but she has been able to help thousands of aromather...
Sep 29, 2021•48 min•Ep. 32
Send us a text Join me as I chat with one of my professors from the American College of Healthcare Sciences, Amanda Lattin. Amanda is also the owner of Terracina Herbals in Portland, Oregon. She is the chair of the Aromatherapy program, an educator, and a chemist. She came into the Aromatherapy world after a traumatic birth and uses her history to connect with her clients. Natural medicine has been her passion for years. She has an amazing project that you can follow on Instagram to learn about ...
Sep 15, 2021•34 min•Ep. 31
Send us a text Today, I have the pleasure of chatting with Karin Frost-Madrid of Mia's Botanicals! Karin is a Registered Aromatherapist based out of New Mexico, and the founder of Mia's Botanicals, which she keeps going with the help of her team of volunteers. Karin shares how Mia's Botanicals started as a hobby that progressed into a passion, and how she balances running this business while still working her day job - including an amazing step that she took all by herself, but is a crucial piec...
Sep 01, 2021•31 min•Ep. 30
