Send us a text In this episode of the Vetiver Vibes podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Kimberly Franze, a recent graduate from Essentria and the founder of Healing Wellness Path. Nikki is excited to spotlight Kimberly's journey into the world of aromatherapy and wellness coaching. We kick off the episode by discussing Kimberly's favourite essential oil, Juniper Berry, and her deep-rooted passion for plants and nature that began at a young age. Kimberly shares her transformative journey from fee...
Jul 01, 2025•29 min•Season 5Ep. 104
Send us a text In this episode of the Vetiver Vibes podcast, host Nikki Fraser welcome Elefteria Mantzorou, a seasoned expert in medicinal plants, essential oils, and traditional bodywork. With a rich background in aromatherapy since 2002, Elefteria shares her passion for the chemistry of essential oils and their therapeutic applications. We kick off the episode by discussing Elefteria's favorite essential oil, lemongrass, which she appreciates not only for its delightful aroma but also for its ...
Jun 24, 2025•51 min•Season 5Ep. 103
Send us a text In this episode of the Vetiver Vibes podcast, hosts Nikki Fraser welcome Silvia Araya, a clinical trauma professional and Boch Flower Therapist from Costa Rica with over 15 years of experience specializing in panic attacks and anxiety. Silvia combines various modalities, including internal family systems, inner child healing, trauma-informed yoga, Bach flower therapy, and family constellations, to support clients worldwide. We dive deep into the world of Bach Flower Therapy, explo...
Jun 03, 2025•41 min•Season 5Ep. 102
Send us a text In this episode of the Vetiver Vibes podcast, hosts Nikki Fraser welcome Michelle Faulds, the founder of Healing Haven, to discuss the incredible benefits of castor oil and its various applications in holistic health. Michelle shares her personal journey with castor oil, which began as a remedy for her endometriosis pain and evolved into a passion for helping others through Healing Haven. Michelle opens up about her struggles with endometriosis and the pain that accompanied it, re...
May 20, 2025•44 min•Season 5Ep. 101
Send us a text In this special 100th episode of the Vetiver Vibes podcast, co-hosts Nikki Fraser and Rachael Dean celebrate a significant milestone: six years of their journey in the world of aromatherapy and the release of their 100th episode of Vetiver Vibes. As certified clinical aromatherapists, we reflect on our growth, the challenges we've faced, and the evolution of our podcast over the years. We kick off the episode by acknowledging the importance of surpassing the five-year mark in busi...
May 06, 2025•41 min•Season 5Ep. 100
Send us a text In this episode of the Vetiver Vibes podcast, Rachael and Nikki dive into the fascinating world of geranium essential oil, which happens to be Nikki’s second favourite oil. Nikki shares her personal journey of how she transitioned from disliking geranium to craving it during her last pregnancy. Rachael, on the other hand, remains skeptical about geranium, humorously challenged to use it this week. As we explore the benefits of geranium, we highlight its chemical constituents, part...
Apr 22, 2025•22 min•Season 5Ep. 99
Send us a text In this episode of the Vetiver Vibes podcast, Rachael and Nikki dive into the fascinating world of coriander essential oil, known botanically as coriandrum sativum . We share our personal experiences with essential oils over the past week, including Nikki’s commitment to using patchouli in her bath blend and Rachael's uplifting citrus inhaler to combat the winter blues. As we transition into spring, we reflect on the emotional and physical benefits of coriander, including its abil...
Apr 08, 2025•14 min•Season 5Ep. 98
Send us a text Welcome to this week's episode of Vetiver Vibes! Join hosts Nikki Fraser and Rachael Jean as they dive into the vibrant world of lime essential oil. In this episode, they discuss: - The uplifting properties of lime and its benefits for emotional well-being. - How lime can aid in digestion and support the immune system. - The importance of using lime safely due to its photosensitivity. - Fun historical facts about limes and their role in preventing scurvy on British sailing vessels...
Mar 25, 2025•19 min•Season 5Ep. 97
Send us a text In this episode of the Vetiver Vibes podcast, Rachael Dean and Nikki Fraser, dive into the wonderful world of neroli essential oil, which happens to be Rachael's favourite essential oil. We explore the botanical name of neroli, Citrus aurantium var amata, and its origins from the blossoms of the bitter orange plant. We discuss its beautiful scent, the labour-intensive process of harvesting the delicate flowers, and the high demand that contributes to its price. We highlight the ch...
Mar 11, 2025•17 min•Season 5Ep. 96
Send us a text In this episode of the Vetiver Vibes podcast, Rachael Dean and Nikki Fraser, dive deep into one of our favourite essential oils: Vetiver. As Certified Clinical Aromatherapists, we share our personal experiences with Vetiver and discuss its unique properties, including its calming and grounding effects. We explore the botanical background of Vetiver, scientifically known as Vetiveria zizanoides, and highlight its complex chemical constituents, which contribute to its sedative and a...
Feb 25, 2025•14 min•Season 5Ep. 95
Send us a text In this episode of the Vetiver Vibes podcast, hosts Nikki Fraser and Rachael Dean, both Certified Clinical Aromatherapists, dive into the fascinating world of essential oils, focusing specifically on eucalyptus. We kick off the episode by discussing the various species of eucalyptus, including eucalyptus radiata, eucalyptus globulus, and eucalyptus dives, highlighting the importance of knowing the botanical names of essential oils for safe and effective use. As we explore eucalypt...
Feb 11, 2025•16 min•Season 5Ep. 94
Send us a text In this episode of the Vetiver Vibes podcast, we dive into part three of our series on safety dilution, focusing specifically on dermal dilution and its importance based on where you apply essential oils on your body. As Certified Clinical Aromatherapists, Rachael Dean and Nikki Fraser, are thrilled to share our insights and expertise to help you use essential oils safely and effectively. We begin by discussing the significance of proper dilution, especially when applying oils to ...
Feb 04, 2025•22 min•Season 5Ep. 93
Send us a text In this episode of the Vetiver Vibes podcast, hosts Nikki Fraser and Rachael Dean continue their safety dilution series, focusing specifically on dermal dilution by age. As Certified Clinical Aromatherapists, we understand the importance of using essential oils safely, especially when it comes to children and the elderly. We begin by discussing the varying dilution ratios needed for different age groups, emphasizing that the essential oils suitable for babies can differ significan...
Jan 28, 2025•14 min•Season 5Ep. 92
Send us a text In this episode of Vetiver Vibes, hosts Nikki Fraser and Rachael Dean, certified clinical aromatherapists, kick off a three-part series focused on essential oil safety. Join us as we dive into the importance of diluting essential oils properly to ensure safe usage. We discuss our free dilution charts available for download at schoolofessentia.com/free and provide practical tips on how to create your own blends safely. In this episode, you'll learn: The significance of dilution and...
Jan 21, 2025•15 min•Season 5Ep. 91
Send us a text In this episode of Vetiver Vibes Nikki and Rachael draw from six years of experience running their aromatherapy school, Essentria Aromatherapy School, to share must-know tips for selecting the right program. Whether you're a beginner or advancing your studies, they break down key factors to consider in your journey. First Impressions Matter: Assess how responsive a school is during initial contact. Look for schools that offer personal connections, such as Zoom meetings, to evaluat...
Jan 07, 2025•40 min•Season 5Ep. 90
Send us a text In this episode of Vetiver Vibes, hosts Nikki Fraser and Rachael Dean kick off 2025 with a joyful reflection on their five and a half years of Essentria and Vetiver Vibes. They share their enthusiasm for the new year by discussing exciting goals: Launching a new course for a Level 2 certification later in 2025, perfect for those with prior Anatomy and Physiology education. Introducing new quarterly mini-courses to keep the learning fresh and engaging. Nikki and Rachael highlight t...
Jan 01, 2025•8 min•Season 5Ep. 89
Send us a text Krista Burch is a Tax Principal at Bateman MacKay with 10 years experience in corporate structures, mergers and acquisitions and tax compliance. She obtained her CPA in 2014 after graduating with an Honors in accounting from Brock University. Krista is currently in pursuit of her tax and estate planner designation to begin to provide more comprehensive estate planning services. She loves to travel and play recreational sports. In this episode, Nikki and Krista talk about Some of t...
Nov 12, 2024•43 min•Season 4Ep. 88
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki interviews Amy Williams DeLong about supporting our pets and animals with aromatherapy. Amy DeLong is a Holistic Pet Care expert, certified animal aromatherapist, and instructor of Animal Aromatherapy In her private practice, Amy helps pet parents find holistic solutions that help their animal friends live the best life possible, including teaching pet parents how to use essential oils safely while giving pets a choice in selecting aromatics. In addition, Am...
Oct 29, 2024•53 min•Season 4Ep. 87
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki interviews Kate Matheson, from Matheson & Co. about top strategies for starting and growing your own business and increasing your bookings. Kate Matheson is a business coach for health + wellness practitioners, clinic owner, passionate advocate of health, and long-time entrepreneur, having built 6 businesses over the past 13 years. She has spent the last 7 years helping practitioners build their own consistent, fully booked practices without waiting year...
Oct 15, 2024•48 min•Season 4Ep. 86
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki interviews Noelle Fowler. Noelle Fowler is a Holistic Declutter Coach who helps busy women simplify their lives to make room for what matters most. She takes a root-cause approach to decluttering - because baskets and bins are just bandaids in “organizing”. Her realistic and sustainable approach to decluttering folds into the rhythms of everyday life so you’re not spending all of your Saturdays tackling that closet. Nikki and Noelle discuss Decluttering, org...
Oct 01, 2024•41 min•Season 5Ep. 85
Send us a text Sandie Gascon is an Integrative Healing Practitioner, Author of Heal Yourself and Founder of The Integrative Healing Academy. She healed herself of migraines, depression, lupus, interstitial cystitis, and cystic acne. Her purpose is to help educate others on the importance of shifting focus to rebuilding and rebalancing the body and removing internal and external stress so the body can heal itself. She lives in Florida with her husband and son, enjoying the sunshine state on her 5...
Sep 17, 2024•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 84
Send us a text Support the show This podcast is for information purposes only. We are certified clinical aromatherapists and holistic health professionals. If you have a medication concern, please refer to your health team. Everyone’s health is unique to themselves, so the topics and suggestions stated may or may not apply directly to you. Please reach out to an aromatherapist to work with or consider training to become one yourself! Show music: Happy Dreams - By David Fesliyan...
Aug 20, 2024•46 min•Season 4Ep. 83
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki interviews Alexis Sams about food allergies. Dr. Alexis Sams, is a functional medicine specialist, holistic healthcare practitioner and the founder of Renatrition Health & Wellness located in Phoenix, Arizona. With a focus on enhancing the well-being of those dealing with chronic pain and symptoms, her signature FoodClues™ unique treatment approach to uncover often overlooked factors in traditional medical practices. She draws on her extensive training i...
Aug 13, 2024•45 min•Season 4Ep. 82
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki interviews Elizabeth about the benefits of Forest Bathing, also known as Shinrin Yoku. Elizabeth Mintun is a psychotherapist and mindful life coach. Elizabeth has a psychotherapy private practice in Columbus, Ohio and an online mindfulness-based life coaching practice. She also facilitates an online self-care membership called The Calming Ground, which supports and guides women to move from feeling depleted, overwhelmed, and exhausted to feeling energized, c...
Jul 30, 2024•41 min•Season 4Ep. 81
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki interviews Sharon Falsetto Chapman about the similarities and differences between herbalism and aromatherapy. Sharon Falsetto Chapman, is a UK-certified aromatherapist, an experienced garden herbalist (and an associate member of the American Herbalists Guild), and an artisan botanical perfumer. Sharon has worked within the healthcare industry since the 1990’s, and within aromatics for nearly two decades. She founded Sedona Aromatics: The Garden School Online...
Jul 16, 2024•44 min•Season 4Ep. 80
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki interviews Marilu Wren about the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as tapping. How it can help with chronic pains, stress, anxiety, and even limiting beliefs and money blocks. Marilu Wren, a Mum of four from the south of England, is an Advanced EFT Practitioner and Kinesiologist, alongside her passion for Energy Medicine she refers to herself as an Energy Coach. Using her training, skillset and lived experience of the last two difficult decades, ...
Jul 02, 2024•44 min•Season 4Ep. 79
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki interviews Dr. Elizabeth Guthrie about trauma and how aromatherapy can help. Elizabeth Guthrie is a clinical herbalist, certified aromatherapist, and yoga teacher with a PhD in Natural Medicine with a specialization in Naturopathic Psychology and a Master’s of Public Health in Functional Nutrition. They are also the best-selling author of The Trauma Informed Herbalist, and Essential Oils for Trauma. She also holds multiple other certifications from conventio...
Jun 18, 2024•52 min•Season 4Ep. 78
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki chats with Rhonda about the importance of safety when it comes to phototoxic essential oils. In this episode, Rhonda goes over What is phototoxicity What is photosensitization What is a photoallergy How these can present on the body, photo contact dermatitis The chemical compounds that should be used with caution Rhonda shares a personal family story about the unsafe use of cinnamon essential oil and how that still has an effect years later What you should k...
Jun 04, 2024•45 min•Season 4Ep. 77
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki interviews Emily Carpenter about the 3rd annual The Aroma Summit by Aroma Trust. An event coming up from June 7 - 9th that you won’t want to miss! Emily Carpenter is a Certified Aromatherapist, homeopath, herbalist, and Reiki master. You may remember Emily from her blogging days at Marvy Moms where she interviewed essential oil companies, and aromatherapists, and had over 500 participants in the Essential Oil Safety Quiz. Over seven years ago, Emily created ...
Jun 04, 2024•35 min•Season 4Ep. 76
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki interviews Natalie Clark about the impact of the human electromagnetic field on human health and vitality and what raises the electromagnetic field to allow for healing, growth, and transformation. Natalie Clark is a renowned speaker, energy practitioner and quantum facilitator who has a gift for catalyzing soul-led, high-achieving women to crack open their untapped potential. With her 6-step signature method, Ignite Your Brilliance, using quantum principles...
May 21, 2024•57 min•Season 4Ep. 75
