Autumn Equinox, a time to check in with yourself to review the past three months, release what you no longer want and set your attention on what you wish to create. In this episode, I offer guidelines for socializing safely during the pandemic, self-care reminders and how to see the 'silver lining' in pandemic life, when things have slowed down and gotten quieter for most of us.  As always, I'm recommending an essential oil aroma to support you during these times: Release is a blend of ylang ylang, sandalwood, citrus and more, to help you release - let go - of worn out feelings, thoughts and ways of being. Visit AromaThrive.com to order Release and transform your personal, nutritional and cleaning routine with quality, plant-based products. 

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Fall Equinox - Pandemic Protocols - Self Care not Isolation

I don't know about you, but putting on a face covering to go out made me not want to breathe, or go out as much. Until now - tune-in to this episode to learn a simple solution that makes mask-wearing more interesting, and breathe-able.  You'll also get ideas for being in the moment, Boosting your wellness by getting closer to nature (and natural products), and imagining your perfect life while staying safer at home.  

Make that Mask more Breathe-able & More

With all that's happening in the world, did you even notice that Spring has come?  It will be followed by a new moon on March 24, which inspires new ideas - it's a good time to plant seeds (goals, ideas) during a new moon that you wish to see come to harvest in 28 days, or even fall.  In this episode I encourage you to B R E A T H E, it can help you relieve stress. I'll walk you thru two breathing exercises, including breath of fire. And, will also offer ideas for grounding and centering - and re-imagining your life, as you may be staying home a lot more often, as so many of us are, during these interesting times. The essential oils & related items I recommend is this podcast  Raven, a respiratory-supporting blend of ravintsara, eucalyptus, wintergreen, lemon and peppermint, and Thieves - both of these oils come in the great-value 'Premium Starter Kit' of 12 oils + diffuser. And - since we're washing hands more than ever - some luxurious foaming hand soaps - in two aromas, lavender and Thieves.  You can order these and other all-natural, therapeutic-grade essential oils + infused products at AromaThrive.com

Breathe into Spring - for Good Health

2020 is here - for many, it's a time to set new year resolutions, intentions or affirmations to support your goals. In this episode, Elizabeth Gould of Right Brain University offers tips for setting powerful affirmations.  Discover how to activate the Law of Attraction to work for you - and how to clear inner trauma (or that stubborn inner child) who may be holding you back from accomplishing your most cherished goals. Aromas are a powerful tool for setting affirmations - the essential oils recommended in this episode include the blend Valor and Frankincense. Both of these oils are included in a Premium Starter Kit of 12 exquisite oils plus your choice of ultrasonic diffuser. order yours at AromaThrive.com  Cover image by Ken Pfeiffer Photography

How to Set Powerful Affirmations

Science is proving that we inherit more than physical traits like hair and eye color from our biological families. The study of epigenetics has found that trauma and stress responses are also inherited.  In this episode, Elizabeth Gould, author of Your Best Health by Friday, explains how these unconscious  reactions are passed from generation to generation. And why, when you are aware of this, you can improve your health and well-being.  The suggested essential oil for this episode is lemon, or a citrus oil. Inhale a drop or two of lemon or other citrus essential oils to bring a feeling of sunshine into your heart. Citrus can provide an energy-brain boost and their aromas equate to happiness for many people. Citrus oils are great to add to natural cleaning solutions - they will help keep your living space smelling fresh and clean.   Lemon and Citrus Fresh are two of the dozen essential oils & blends you'll receive (along with your choice of ultrasonic diffuser) when you order a Premium Starter Kit at AromaThrive.com

Your Family Traits and Epigenetics

The holidays are sneaking up, and extreme emotions sneak up on us, too, this time of year. In this episode, I speak with my friend, author Deborah Richards, who offers insights for shining thru the holidays even if they bring up memories that can feel overwhelming. In her book, Shift & Shine, Deb details how she survived the death of her husband who committed suicide, and how her belief that they will be together again in the afterlife warms her heart. She also speaks of struggles with two of her children who went thru addiction and recovery. She is blessed this holiday that both daughters are living sober. Deb shares a five minute morning ritual that enables her to Shift & Shine throughout her day. You can find her book on Amazon. In this podcast we recommend the essential oil of Frankincense to enhance your listening experience. It's an earthy aroma that can inspire feelings of higher consciousness, and reflection. Order your Frankincense and other essential oils at AromaThrive.com  

“Shift and Shine” to Transform Stress

Here we are heading into the holiday season already! In this episode let's look at the health benefits of being grateful, aromas that can help you get more in the holiday spirit - and, why the average life expectancy of Americans continues to decline. The suggested essential oils blend for this episode is HOPE, a sweet blend of Melissa, Myrrh and more, to uplift spirits and inspire feelings of hopefulness. Wishing you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving holiday weekend.     

Gratitude Wednesday pre Thanksgiving Episode

Being part of a tribe - people you relate to, and who get you - can be good for your health.  Festivals strive to cultivate a cool vibe that brings together like-minded people for a good time, and there's an art to that. FestForums, a conference that brings together people who create festivals- and those who provide services that support festivals and live events - is coming to Santa Barbara November 21-23.  It's a very cool hang! In this episode I speak with Laurie Kirby, co-founder of FestForums, about trends in conferences, what it takes to put on a successful live event - and what will be happening at FestForums this year. Special guests at FestForums this year include Penelope Spheeris, Jon Anderson (YES), Skip Parker,  Ray Parker, Jr. and many more. And, this is an event where everyone feels like a VIP, being treated to a variety of events and activities from wine tastings - and live performances, to panels, awards and presentations. I will be there to offer Aroma Experiences, so I hope to see you there.  For more information and to register (use the promo code "FRIENDOFLAURIE" for a deal), go to FestForums.com

Cultivating your Tribe thru Live Events

This is the time of year that the ancestors come to visit - some believe they come in the form of Monarch Butterflies migrating through the area. In this episode, I share ideas for connecting with your inner guidance, and possibly lost loved ones.  Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, along with Halloween and All Saint's Day all fall within a few days of each other. Tradition says it's the time of year the veils are thinnest between earthly life and the 'other side.' The suggested essential oils for this podcast are Abundance -a spicy blend of Frankincense, Myrrh, clove and cinnamon - or just Frankincense alone. I will also let you know how to get a bottle of Abundance essential oil FREE in November, along with other essential oils blends known to help raise your vibrational frequency.  Here's to high vibes - peace, and knowing - as we head into the final days of the year - and decade. Visit AromaThrive.com for more information on this high-vibe line of essential oils and other lifestyle products free from harsh toxins and chemicals. 

Dia de Los Muertos: Connect with the Other Side

Are you stressed out? Me, too! In this episode I'll offer sage advice on taking care of YOU when life gets bumpy. The information shared here was created by my partner, Dr. Ken Pfeiffer of PainRelievers.org.  I'm sharing it with you today, in part, because I was feeling stressed out about not having as much time as I would like to check in with you in these podcast episodes - and I am going to use this helpful, rejuvenating, information as much as I hope you will - so we can relax, rest and recharge as we head into the the final months of the decade. The recommended essential oil for listening to this podcast is the blend Deep Relief, which has been my friend lately as I work thru some body aches. You can find a lot of stress-reducing aromas in a Premium Starter Kit of 12 oils + diffuser for an incredible value. Check it out at AromaThrive.com. 

Self Care in Stressful Times

How many thoughts roll through your head each day that are the same thoughts as you had yesterday? If you are like me, a LOT! Here's a simple process for weeding your mind garden - downloading the thoughts in your head onto paper so you don't have to keep thinking about them. In this episode, life coach Jenifer Paredes shares this simple ritual. And, I recommend some 'high vibe' essential oils - including White Angelica with rose and Frankincense - to enhance this powerful ritual. You can order your 'high-vibe' oils - in a generous premium start kit (big savings!) at AromaThrive.com . Questions about getting started with essential oils and plant based wellness products? Message me and we can book a time to talk.    (photo by Ken Pfeiffer Photography)

Ritual for Weeding your Mind Garden

So you're moving thru your day - normal routine - and then, BAM! Something comes out of the blue and you wipe out.  That's what happened to me the other day when I was rear-ended on Los Angeles traffic. It could have been much worse - so, I can't complain too much.  In this episode, I'm joined by Elizabeth Gould, author of Your Best Health by Friday, to talk about the link between emotional pain and physical pain. She offers insights into feeling your best, and shares what get her on the road to natural wellness. The suggested essential oil for this episode is Valor, a blend of Frankincense, Spruce and other pure essential oils. This aromatic blend inspires feelings of confidence and courage, and helps keep me focused on seeing what I want to achieve, rather than being pushed around on the whitecaps of life.  Valor is one of the 12essential oils & blends you'll receive (along with a diffuser) when you get a Premium Starter Kit at AromaThrive.com

Riding the Waves of Life

Beautiful tributes are on display in the Santa Barbara Harbor for the 34 souls who lost their lives in a dive boat disaster off the coast of the nearby Channel Islands. Walking among the flowers, photos and other mementos, it was hard to not feel a sense of loss - for the victims' families & loved ones, as well as everyone whose lives will be forever changed by this event. Working through grief can be a roller-coaster of emotions. In this episode, I'm joined by my partner, Dr. Ken Pfeiffer, PhD, a psychologist and expert on the link between emotional and physical pain. He provides ideas for how to get to a place of acceptance without sabotaging the healing process.  The recommended essential oil for this podcast is Frankincense. Its warm, balsamic aroma is a key ingredient in essential oils blends which support emotional well being, including Valor. Both of these oils are included in the Premium Starter Kit of essential oils, along with a diffuser, it's a great way to start using therapeutic quality oils into your healthy lifestyle. Order your kit at AromaThrive.com You can also see photos of the memorials and tributes to the victims of the Conception dive boat disaster by clicking this link.   

Processing Grief

Are you struggling with achieving an important goal or desire?  Perhaps a life coach could help you overcome the obstacles you're experiencing.   In this episode, I'm joined by Santa Barbara-based life coach Jenifer Paredes of JoyofNow.com. Find out what a life coach does - and how this kind of coaching is different from other coaching and therapy programs.   The recommended essential oil for this episode is Peppermint - it's an oil that's always in my purse, for an energy boost  I put a drop in my palm, rub hands together and inhale. The strong minty aroma helps me to feel more alert. You can also lick a dab off the back of your hand (1 drop or less) to freshen breath. I'll also rub a few drops on my belly for relief when feeling bloated.   Peppermint is one of the 12 oils that come in the Premium Starter Kit - along with your choice of cold-air diffuser, starting at $165 (a $400+ value). Order yours - and find out more about quality plant-based personal care and home products that can keep you and your family feeling good at AromaThrive.com. 

Enlisting a Life Coach to Achieve your Goals

So many people - maybe you - are turning to CBDs for relief from everything from pain to getting a good night's rest. In this episode, I explain the difference between different CBD variations (full spectrum, broad spectrum and CBD isolate). You'll also learn how CBD and essential oils are similar in providing beneficial naturally-occurring chemical compounds, which can put your body in a state to heal itself.  I represent a top-quality line of essential oils and CBDs, including tinctures internal use, roll-on for calming and muscle rub for pain relief. Discover more at AromaThrive.com - and, message me to book a time for us to talk about how these products can support you in feeling and being your best.  

CBD + Essential Oils = Happy Together

This show covers all aspects of health & wellness and personal development. From managing stress to the power of a good night's sleep. Find out how good oral hygiene can support a healthy body and about the impact your thoughts and emotions have on your overall well being. You'll also hear about essential oils, anti-aging techniques, mindfulness, natural remedies, and reducing toxins in your environment. This podcast will help you go from merely living to thriving! The show is hosted by Lisa Osborn, an award-winning newscaster, and originates from Santa Barbara, California. Some segments also air on KCBX FM, Public Radio for the Central Coast, in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo.

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