Essential Wellness

Today, we welcomed Ariana Harley alongside our healthcare experts, Louise Rose, ND, Mica Carew, ND, LAc, and Will Wan, LAc, for an insightful discussion on dōTERRA's new Frankincense & Boswellic Acid Complex and Frankincense & Naio Wood Stick. These products offer profound health benefits, with Naio Wood recognized as the Oil of Sensitive Strength and Frankincense as the Oil of Truth.   Key Highlights: • Frankincense & Naio Wood Benefits: The team explored the uses of the Frankincense & Boswellic Acid Complex for skin restoration, sun protection, and blemish reduction. They also emphasized honoring the native Hawaiian name 'a'aka for the Naio Wood tree. • Sensitivity & Plant Spirit Medicine: Discussions touched on embracing sensitivity as a strength, inspired by the book Emotions and Essential Oils. The oil is especially beneficial for highly sensitive individuals, promoting self-awareness and healthy boundaries. • Community and Sandalwood: The team reflected on the importance of community and the protective nature of Sandalwood. The concept of "gentle strength" in parenting and personal boundaries was explored. • Oil of Sensitive Strength & Taiji: The podcast drew comparisons between Taiji practices and the calming effects of Tulsi tea, discussing the oil's use for low back issues and more. • 'Aka's Medicinal Properties: Will discussed the medicinal properties of  'a'akain traditional Chinese medicine and its role in enhancing the effects of other plants. • Essential Oils for Health & Emotional Well-Being: The team shared insights on using essential oils for joint discomfort, exhaustion, urinary tract health, and emotional balance. • Frankincense Product Benefits: The conversation also covered the benefits of Frankincense sticks and capsules, along with a preview of upcoming holiday products and a new business call series. About the Hosts: This podcast is a collaborative effort between doTERRA Presidential Diamond Aisha Harley, doTERRA Blue Diamond Dr. Josie Schmidt, doTERRA Blue Diamond Arin Fugate, and doTERRA Diamond Ariana Harley They are the founders of the Visionary Leaders Collective.   Connect with us: Aisha Harley- www.aishaharley.com / Instagram @aisha.essentialwellness  Ariana Harley - https://www.arianaharley.com/ Josie Schmidt- FB Personal Page: https://www.facebook.com/josie.h.schmidt Arin - https://msha.ke/jasmineandjuniper/ Contact Email: [email protected] Welcome to the Visionary Leaders Podcast Here you will gain the knowledge you need to bring essential oils, plant medicine, wisdom, supplementation, and functional medicine into your life. We have a weekly show: "Learn to Be the Healer in Your Home," where we hear stories from our community on how they integrated essential oils, supplementation, and functional medicine into their lives as a pathway to healing.  

Lemongrass: Exploring Physical, Emotional, and Energetic Applications  Hosts & Guests: Aisha welcomed everyone and introduced healthcare practitioners Ariana, Louise Rose ND, Mica Carew ND LA.c, and Will LA.c. Key Points: Physical Benefits: Cooling effect on the body.  Manages inflammation and fever. Eases aching joints and muscles. Supports immune system by balancing microbes. Emotional Benefits: Promotes relaxation and emotional balance. Evokes pleasant memories and stimulates the mind. Helps with mental or emotional fogginess and life transitions. Energetic Benefits: Enhances spiritual alignment and energy. Supports clarity amidst chaos. Transmutes negative patterns and releases congestion. Personal Experiences: Practitioners shared their experiences with lemongrass and its versatile applications. Recipes and practical uses of lemongrass were discussed. Lemongrass Benefits and Supplementation Strategies Physical Benefits: Reduces excess heat and inflammation. Eases joint pain and muscle aches. Supports digestive health and immune system. Natural insect repellent. Supplementation Advice: Combining lemongrass with turmeric and ginger for joint pain. Lemongrass for Emotional and Therapeutic Benefits Emotional Uses: Promotes calmness and relaxation. Helps during times of transition and change. Therapeutic Uses: Strengthens the spine. Improves energy levels. Uses in traditional Chinese medicine. Visualization and Healing Exercise With Lemongrass Exercise: Guided visualization to address negative beliefs and physical issues. Encouraged regular practice over 28 days for best results. Counter-Irritants in Chinese and Biomedical Perspectives Discussion: Differences between menthol and lemongrass in cooling sensations. Lemongrass targets the middle layer of the body in Chinese medicine. Lemongrass and Balance in Chinese Medicine Perspective: Balances and moderates transition points (spiritual and physical). Represents the gray areas and nuances in life. Lemongrass Recipes and Upcoming Topics Recipes: Cleaning and therapeutic uses. Cooking recipes including poaching halibut with lemongrass. Upcoming Topics: Discussions on the refer-a-friend program and a new initiative called PowerME. About the Hosts: This podcast is a collaborative effort between doTERRA Presidential Diamond Aisha Harley, doTERRA Blue Diamond Dr. Josie Schmidt, doTERRA Blue Diamond Arin Fugate, and doTERRA Diamond Ariana Harley They are the founders of the Visionary Leaders Collective. Connect with us: Aisha Harley- www.aishaharley.com / Instagram @aisha.essentialwellness  Ariana Harley - https://www.arianaharley.com/ Josie Schmidt- FB Personal Page: https://www.facebook.com/josie.h.schmidt Arin - https://msha.ke/jasmineandjuniper/ Contact Email: [email protected] Welcome to the Visionary Leaders Podcast Here you will gain the knowledge you need to bring essential oils, plant medicine, wisdom, supplementation, and functional medicine into your life. We have a weekly show: "Learn to Be the Healer in Your Home," where we hear stories from our community on how they integrated essential oils, supplementation, and functional medicine into their lives as a pathway to healing.  

Episode: Natural Aging Secrets: The Truth About Castor Oil and Frankincense In the latest episode of "Natural Aging Secrets," Aisha Harley delves into the benefits of castor oil and frankincense with special guests Arin Fugate and ContessaBeth. They share insights into the rising trend of these natural remedies in beauty routines, discussing their personal experiences with essential oils for acne, psoriasis, and overall wellness. The episode also covers the ancient uses of castor oil, safety tips, and the importance of lymphatic drainage for brain health. Listeners can learn about effective facial exercises, TMJ improvement techniques, and the positive impact of a Doterra lifestyle. Join us for practical tips and an interactive discussion on achieving youthful, radiant skin naturally.   Natural Aging Secrets With Castor Oil and Frankincense Aisha Harley introduces the Natural Aging Secrets topic. Focus on the benefits of castor oil and frankincense. Special guests Arin Fugate and ContessaBeth share their knowledge of essential oils. Arin discusses the rising trend of frankincense and castor oil in beauty products. Personal Experiences With Essential Oils and Castor Oil Arin shares her struggle with acne and psoriasis, highlighting the positive effects of essential oils and castor oil. Castor oil helps address acne, digestive discomfort, and nerve pain. Both Arin and ContessaBeth encourage the use of these natural remedies for skincare and overall wellness. Castor Oil and Frankincense Uses Castor oil's ancient uses: detoxifying the liver and balancing hormones in essential oil blends. Castor oil's beauty secret: Cleopatra used it for skin and hair enhancement. Traditional uses of castor oil in medicine include detoxification, massage, and digestive support. Castor Oil and Frankincense Safety Discussion Discussed benefits and safety concerns. Emphasized the importance of patch tests before use. Advocated for organic, hexane-free products. Encouraged sharing information and caution against low-quality products. Fascia System, Muscles, and Lymphatic Drainage Daily lymphatic drainage is crucial for brain health and preventing degenerative diseases like dementia. Lymphatic Drainage Massage Tutorial Emphasized deep breathing during massage. Promoted using gentle to firm pressure based on comfort. Noted that tender spots indicate the need for drainage. Recommended repeating the massage before exercise. Suggested using essential oils for relaxation. Facial Exercises for a Youthful Appearance Improves cheekbone definition. Reduces the appearance of deep crevices under the eyes. Combats aging effects on the face. Maintains a youthful appearance while smiling. Gradual Exercise Progress and Monitoring Start slowly and gradually increase intensity and duration. Monitor progress in the mirror to ensure correct muscle targeting. Observe changes over time. Facial Exercises and Mewing Techniques Strengthen and release tension in the face, neck, and jaw muscles. Demonstrated the 'turkey' exercise for lymphatic drainage. Emphasized breathing during 'mewing'. Use the tongue to create suction to alter mouth and jaw shape. Stretch neck muscles, massage the tongue and throat, and sit tall with head and eyes aimed towards the ceiling. Stress the importance of repetition and proper breathing. Daily Exercise Routine for TMJ Improvement Includes "cheek exercise" and "grow brow 11 lines" exercise. Promotes circulation and relaxation. Arin reported improvement in TMJ. Recommends relaxation techniques to prevent lactic acid buildup. Encourages group participation throughout the month. Nervous System Journey and Lymphatic Practices ContessaBeth reported significant headache reduction. Arin recommends using castor oil and daily lymphatic drainage as a starting point. Interactive call appreciated by Aisha. All information to be included in the upcoming newsletter. Discussing Beauty Routine and Doterra Products Arin, ContessaBeth, and Aisha discuss the use of castor oil and frankincense. Arin prefers castor oil and frankincense. ContessaBeth targets dark spots with frankincense before using castor oil. Discuss the positive aging effects of a Doterra lifestyle. Resources:  Facial exercise - https://www.instagram.com/dr_ales_osteopath?igsh=MWVoeXlra2llNWFkYg== Lymphatic drain - https://www.instagram.com/dr_ales_osteopath?igsh=MWVoeXlra2llNWFkYg== Castor oil -  Buy Castor Oil - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013YYNDM/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_TQ50KF4Y5ZK0AHVA3JSJ?   About the Hosts: This podcast is a collaborative effort between doTERRA Presidential Diamond Aisha Harley, doTERRA Blue Diamond Dr. Josie Schmidt, doTERRA Blue Diamond Arin Fugate, and doTERRA Diamond Ariana Harley They are the founders of the Visionary Leaders Collective. Connect with us: Aisha Harley- www.aishaharley.com / Instagram @aisha.essentialwellness  Ariana Harley - https://www.arianaharley.com/ Josie Schmidt- FB Personal Page: https://www.facebook.com/josie.h.schmidt Arin - https://msha.ke/jasmineandjuniper/ Contact Email: [email protected] Welcome to the Visionary Leaders Podcast Here you will gain the knowledge you need to bring essential oils, plant medicine, wisdom, supplementation, and functional medicine into your life. We have a weekly show: "Learn to Be the Healer in Your Home," where we hear stories from our community on how they integrated essential oils, supplementation, and functional medicine into their lives as a pathway to healing.    

In the Visionary Leaders Collective Podcast,  Ariana Harley and a panel of healthcare practitioners, including Josie Schmidt ND, Mica Carew ND, LAc, and Will Wan LAc, explored the multifaceted uses of Citronella. They discussed its physical, emotional, and energetic applications, and the process of creating this essential oil. The panelists shared personal experiences and offered insights into the potential health benefits and protocols for using Citronella medicinally. Additionally, the podcast touched on the cultural significance of related plants in traditional Chinese medicine and emphasized the importance of essential oils in maintaining energetic hygiene. Key Discussion Points Citronella Uses and Varieties: Citronella's anti-microbial, anti-parasitic, and spirit-lifting effects. Different varieties of Citronella and its usage as a mosquito and black fly repellent. Citronella's Potential Medicinal Uses: Benefits of using Citronella beyond insect repellant. Safe internal usage of Citronella for medicinal purposes. Health Benefits of Citronella Oil: Boosting healthy inflammatory responses and increasing pain thresholds. Aiding in cancer cell death and scavenging inflammatory mediators. Essential Oil Blends for Health Purposes: Blends for athletes' foot and blood pressure using Citronella, tea tree, arborvitae, citrus oils, and ylang-ylang. Personal aromatherapy recipes, such as Citronella-wintergreen head stress treatment. Natural Remedies for Summer Outdoor Activities: Using peppermint and Citronella for headaches, mosquitoes, and heat relief during camping and hiking. Citronella Oil for Cancer Patient Well-Being: Recommendations for diffusing Citronella oil and applying it on the feet to promote emotional and physical health. Emotional and Spiritual Well-Being: Citronella's role in emotional protection and energetic hygiene. Suggestions for using Citronella to defrag mental patterns and enhance relaxation. Energetic Cleansing with Citronella: Using Citronella to clear one's energy field and maintain personal boundaries. Practices involving prayer to cleanse one's energy and body. Aromatherapy Recipes and Usage Tips: Recipes for bug repellents, massage oils, and room diffusers using Citronella, lemongrass, tea tree, and peppermint. Tips for traveling with a sun travel essential package for protection and hydration. This podcast episode provides a comprehensive look at the diverse applications of Citronella essential oil, emphasizing its health benefits and cultural significance. It also offers practical advice on incorporating essential oils into daily routines for enhanced well-being. About the Hosts: This podcast is a collaborative effort between doTERRA Presidential Diamond Aisha Harley, doTERRA Blue Diamond Dr. Josie Schmidt, doTERRA Blue Diamond Arin Fugate, and doTERRA Diamond Ariana Harley They are the founders of the Visionary Leaders Collective. Connect with us: Aisha Harley- www.aishaharley.com / Instagram @aisha.essentialwellness  Ariana Harley - https://www.arianaharley.com/ Josie Schmidt- FB Personal Page: https://www.facebook.com/josie.h.schmidt Arin - https://msha.ke/jasmineandjuniper/ Contact Email: [email protected] Welcome to the Visionary Leaders Podcast Here you will gain the knowledge you need to bring essential oils, plant medicine, wisdom, supplementation, and functional medicine into your life. We have a weekly show: "Learn to Be the Healer in Your Home," where we hear stories from our community on how they integrated essential oils, supplementation, and functional medicine into their lives as a pathway to healing.

The Visionary Leaders Collective podcast - Oils A-Z - hosted a discussion on the properties and applications of Yarrow Pom oil, a combination of Yarrow and Pomegranate oils. The panel explored the unique benefits of Yarrow Pom, including metabolic support, antioxidant capacity, normalization of tissues, and potential for regulating blood pressure. Yarrow Pom, a blend of Yarrow and Pomegranate oils, offers metabolic support, antioxidant capacity, and tissue normalization. It can regulate blood pressure and maintain healthy cholesterol levels. Dr. Josie delved into the health advantages of combining Yarrow and Pomegranate seed oil, including metabolic support, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-cancer properties. The Yarrow Pom, were recommended for their anti-aging and antioxidant properties. Dr. Josie discussed the impact of Copaiba oil on neurotransmitter pathways, including the CB2 receptor and the HMGCR pathway for normalizing cholesterol. Yarrow Pom's physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits were explored, including its use in tissue repair, muscle health, and as an antioxidant. They shared Herbal Blends and Patient Success Stories, including the formulation of blends for hormones, neuroprotection, and cholesterol. Yarrow Pom serves as a natural remedy for soothing the nervous system and regulating emotions. Yarrow Pom products are valuable for managing and processing emotions, utilizing 'healing codes' and traditional practices. Yarrow pom and pomegranate seeds have traditional uses in Chinese medicine, with Yarrow acting as a balancing agent between opposing forces and used in divination. In conclusion, the podcast provided an insightful exploration of the traditional uses of Yarrow Pom and pomegranate seeds from an emotional, physical, spiritual and Chinese medicine perspective.   Dry brushing lymphatic drainage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pygu7OlOj0 Dr. Mica's - cold sore blend  In a 15 ml bottle ( use an empty DoTERRA bottle) 20 drops of Copaiba  3 drops yarrow Pom  1 drop Melissa or 3 drops black pepper  Place on cold sore 3 x per day About the Hosts: This podcast is a collaborative effort between doTERRA Presidential Diamond Aisha Harley, doTERRA Blue Diamond Dr. Josie Schmidt, doTERRA Blue Diamond Arin Fugate, and doTERRA Diamond Ariana Harley They are the founders of the Visionary Leaders Collective. Connect with us: Aisha Harley- www.aishaharley.com / Instagram @aisha.essentialwellness  Ariana Harley - https://www.arianaharley.com/ Josie Schmidt- FB Personal Page: https://www.facebook.com/josie.h.schmidt Arin - https://msha.ke/jasmineandjuniper/ Contact Email: [email protected] Welcome to the Visionary Leaders Podcast Here you will gain the knowledge you need to bring essential oils, plant medicine, wisdom, supplementation, and functional medicine into your life. We have a weekly show: "Learn to Be the Healer in Your Home," where we hear stories from our community on how they integrated essential oils, supplementation, and functional medicine into their lives as a pathway to healing.