Send us a text In this episode, Nikki interviews Danae Robinett about the benefits of yoga and aromatherapy. Danae Robinett is a yoga teacher based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She’s been teaching for 19 years and a retreat leader for 12. A nurturer by nature, she's highly skilled at providing adaptations where all abilities are honoured and challenged. And she is also her father’s primary caregiver as he faces cancer the 3rd time. In this episode, Nikki and Danae go over How she started her j...
May 07, 2024•42 min•Season 4Ep. 74
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki interviews Amayra Morales about rosacea and its connection to the gut and what we eat. Amyra Morales. Amayra is an Ayurveda digestive health coach who focuses on helping women manage rosacea so they can glow from the inside out. Amayra hit her lowest health point in 2018 and through a series of fortunate events ended up in India and that was the beginning of the end because this is where she discovered Ayurveda and was able to get to the root cause of her he...
Apr 23, 2024•46 min•Season 4Ep. 73
Send us a text Welcome to Season 4 of the Vetiver Vibes podcast!! If you want to join us on the podcast, you can fill out the following form. If we think you're a good fit, we will reach out to you. https://forms.gle/z7X62RfDyWMpnw2E6 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...
Apr 22, 2024•8 min•Season 4Ep. 72
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki and Rachael recap what Essentria Aromatherapy School has done over the past year and 5 years since the launch of the school. We are very grateful for all the support from our past and present students, and community members. We have students in 138 countries We have supported 8,888 students Sponsored NAHA’s Botanica Conference Sponsored CFA conference Launched Ayurvedic Indian Head Massage certification course Held Registering & Labelling with Health Can...
Apr 02, 2024•33 min•Season 3Ep. 71
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki goes over 5 ways how you can increase your income as an aromatherapist. She also added a bonus way at the end too! 1. Consultation/Bespoke products Products that are made specifically for individual clients after a consultation is done. 2. Selling off the shelf Have product lines that you sell at markets, Etsy, online store Follow all labelling and selling regulations 3. Aromatherapy products for holistic therapists to use in their practice Massage therapist...
Mar 19, 2024•26 min•Season 3Ep. 70
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki interviews Teresa Trieb about transformational breathwork, also known as conscious connective breathing or DMT breathwork. Teresa Trieb is a somatic breath therapist from Munich, Germany. She helps others gain access to their subconscious mind, release trapped emotions and help rewire their brain through the power of transformational breathwork. Teresa is a student of life exploring the connection between breathwork, emotion, somatics and psychosomatics. Her...
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 69
Send us a text Discover the art of working with moon energy. This is a two-part series where this episode will go over the second half of the moon cycle. Listen to Part 1 AromaLunar Insights With Navigating The New Moon Glow. In this episode Nikki shares with Rachael how she works with the moon from Full Moon up until Waning Crescent. She also goes over some go-to rituals and activities which include; fear releases (dissolving paper, burning notes, etc) and forgiveness ceremonies such as cord-cu...
Feb 27, 2024•28 min•Season 3Ep. 68
Send us a text Discover the art of working with moon energy. This is a two-part series where thi episode will go over the first half of the moon cycle. In this episode Nikki shares with Rachael how she works with the moon from new moon up until full before the full moon. There are 4 quarters of the moon cycle, or 8 phases. New Moon, Waxing crescent, first quarter, Gibbous moon, Full moon, gibbous moon/disseminating, third quarter, waning creasing/balsamic, and back to new moon. In this podcast w...
Feb 13, 2024•31 min•Season 3Ep. 67
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki interviews Jennifer Jefferies all about intuitive aromatherapy and the insight cards that she created with illustrator Karen Osborn. Her favourite oil How she got into aromatherapy How the Aromatherapy Insight cards were developed Aroma kinesiology How we are emotional beings and we have to work with the emotional side as well Best way to use the cards The importance of reading the passage each time you pull a card 1 card, 3 cards, or 11 cards reading Experi...
Jan 23, 2024•40 min•Season 3Ep. 66
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki interviews Saskia Schanz about Neuroaromatics. Saskia Schanz is a teacher by training where she developed a learning concept for students, who she discovered, learnt best when they focussed on going inwards to find and express their authentic selves. Then came Saskia’s 3 children where she took a break and began painting abstract oil paintings that were used for interior design purposes on an energetic/Feng Shui level. In 2009, she decided to move to Canada ...
Jan 09, 2024•48 min•Season 3Ep. 65
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki goes through an actionable exercise to help break through limiting beliefs. Letting go of old beliefs, setting new goals, and moving forward. Nikki originally participated in a similar exercise in a live presentation in a program by James Wedmore. If you can write out your answers by hand, this would be ideal. Handwriting can help to connect more with thoughts and deep emotions. If handwriting isn’t possible, and typing is, that is still a good way to docume...
Dec 31, 2023•17 min•Season 3Ep. 64
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki and Rachael wish everyone a happy holiday season. We go over Our holiday sale - save 15% off bundles and massage courses with coupon code - holiday23 How we’ve grown this year New course launched in 2023 - Ayurvedic Indian Head Massage Past podcast - Breaking through limiting beliefs The importance of setting goals for the upcoming yea Support the show This podcast is for information purposes only. We are certified clinical aromatherapists and holistic healt...
Dec 27, 2023•12 min•Season 3Ep. 64
Send us a text In this episode, Rachael and Nikki chat about the importance of thinking outside the box and looking at the big picture. This is important for everyday life situations and also for students studying a course. Being able to use critical thinking is an important tool to have. We discussed: The importance of thinking outside the box When you’re learning about a new concentp, look at what you did understand, read it again, look up words you don’t understand to get a better understandi...
Dec 12, 2023•25 min•Season 3Ep. 63
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki has the pleasure of interviewing the amazing Sue Todd regarding reflexology. Sue is a retired dental hygienist, reflexologist, reflexology instructor and certified aroamtherapists, and author. She is an advocate for gratitude practice. She is passionate about learning and sharing what she learns. This has evolved into Sue sharing her passions on formats like this as well as motivational seminars. In this episode Sue shares How she got into reflexology What i...
Nov 28, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 62
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki interviews Bonita Barth, who’s been working in the field of natural skincare, organic perfumery, and plant medicine for over 30 years. Nikki and Bonita discuss: Her favourite essential oil, cistus How Bonita started her aromatherapy journey as an herbalist How The Aromatherapist is a family business What is organic perfumery How synthetic perfumery started and the changes in the perfume industry The safety and health issues behind synthetic chemicals in perf...
Nov 14, 2023•47 min•Season 3Ep. 61
Send us a text We are back after a delay due to life! Love Rachael and Nikki 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! ...
Nov 12, 2023•5 min•Season 3Ep. 60
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki and Rachael share their own personal experiences of going through a healthy eating program on their journey to finally and forever health. We both completed the Spring session of Gina Livy’s Livy Method program. It’s a 91-day program that we both love for many reasons and wanted to share how we were able to transform our lives with it. It is a weight loss program, but Nikki sees it more as a healthy eating program to focus on wellness, with the added benefit...
Sep 12, 2023•35 min•Season 3Ep. 59
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki and Rachael go over some of our top healthy habits for getting back into the school year routine. We go over: The importance of getting back into routines Screen time, wi-fi limitation Importance of a good night sleep Top essential oils to help with rest and sleep Support through transitions, when kids come back home after school Top essential oils during transitions The importance of communication Influx of germs and how to keep a strong immune system Top e...
Sep 05, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 58
Send us a text In this episode, Rachael and Nikki talk about their top oils to use during the fall season. They go over Some of their top essential oils include sweet orange, cinnamon cardamom, and clove Some unique diffuser blends that include oatmeals cookies (see the blend below) How they use them to help reset the routine for back to school Which oils are used to help keep the immune strong as the weather cools down Some of our favourite ways to use the oils Oatmeal cookie diffuse blend 3 dr...
Aug 29, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 57
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki interviews Susan about lipid oils, often referred to as carrier oils, and their many benefits. Susan trained as an herbalist and became very interested in infusing plants in oils, but because there wasn't much information on the oils, she began to focus on them with a little help from a friend who was a chemist and was able to clue her in on the fatty acids. This led to a self-published booklet, and after 20 years of running an herbal products business, her ...
Aug 22, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 56
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki, Rhonda, & Rachael chat about how to choose the best aromatherapy school for your specific needs. We understand that this investment is important, and we want to make sure that everyone who starts down the path to become a certified aromatherapists reaches their goal. The importance of aromatherapy associations Price is important, as it needs to fit into your budget, but it isn’t always everything. You don’t want the bargain barrel education, but quality...
Aug 15, 2023•34 min•Season 2Ep. 55
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki interviews Kenneth Wallace from Wallace and Wallace about his experience of becoming a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist with Essentria Aromatherapy School. Dr. Kenny Wallace, Aboha ‘a Chihowa, is an African American Choctaw Pawnee from the United States living in Canada. He holds a doctorate in Worship Studies from the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies with a focus on Christian contextualization of Indigenous worship. Having spent the past deca...
Aug 08, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 54
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki and Rachael share how the past year has gone since launching Vetiver Vibes podcast. We go over How many countries and cities we have listeners worldwide Most listeners tune in on mobile devise Thank you for the 5-star reviews If you haven’t reviewed the podcast yet, we would appreciate it if you could leave us a review so more people can find us! Launching our new course - Ayurvedic Indian Head Massage If you want to be a guest on this podcast please reach o...
Aug 01, 2023•9 min•Season 2Ep. 53
Send us a text In this episode, Rachael and Nikki talk about safety labels from Essentria. This excellent resource can be printed out and applied on individual bottles or used as a reference sheet. Having the information quickly at your fingertips so you always know the main safety points of the essential oils you’re using. Why it’s important to use essential oils safely If essential oils have max dilutions to apply topically Which essential oils are safe to use during pregnancy and with childre...
Jul 25, 2023•17 min•Season 2Ep. 52
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...
Jul 18, 2023•45 min•Season 2Ep. 51
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...
Jul 11, 2023•4 min•Season 2Ep. 50
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki and Rachael go over the speakers and topics from the CFA conference from June 2023 Sue Todd shared about gratitude and how gratitude has had such an impact on her daily life. She has been posting publicly her daily gratitude for over 10 years! Jean-Claude Villeneuve , owner of BoreA Canada went over the sustainability, and eco-responsibility for the essential oils and hydrolats that they distill in the Boreal forest in Quebec. Julie Clark shared her experien...
Jul 04, 2023•19 min•Season 2Ep. 49
Send us a text In this episode, Rachel interviews Nikki about blending for perfumery. If you haven’t listened to part 1 - Blending for acute conditions , part 2 - Blending for chronic conditions , or part 3 - Blending for Subtle Aromatherapy , go listen to it now! In this episode, we discuss What is perfume aromatherapy How to blend scents that can be used throughout the day Benefits of hydrolats as a body mist Making solid perfumes Use high-proof alcohol The safety of essential oils still apply...
Jun 20, 2023•15 min•Season 2Ep. 48
Send us a text In this episode, Rachel interviews Nikki about the best ways to blend essential oils for subtle aromatherapy. If you haven’t listened to part 1 - Blending for acute conditions , or part 2 - Blending for chronic conditions , go listen to it now! In this episode, we discuss What is subtle aromatherapy How to use aromatherapy and essential oils in a subtle blend You don’t need a full drop in a blend to receive the energetic properties Great to use in topical applications and sprays H...
Jun 13, 2023•23 min•Season 2Ep. 47
Send us a text In this episode, Rachel interviews Nikki about the best ways to blend essential oils for chronic conditions. If you haven’t listened to part 1 - Blending for acute conditions , go listen to it now! In this episode, we discuss What is a chronic condition What to do with complex health concerns Best practice on dilution for chronic conditions Remember to go low and slow You can always apply more often throughout the day Knowing the root cause of an issue is still important Don’t nee...
Jun 06, 2023•17 min•Season 2Ep. 46
