Aug 28, 2022
"Appreciating every moment doesn't mean pretending that something is good when it isn't. It's not about denial or delusion. It's about training yourself to see the good that actually exists alongside the challenges and to notice the ripple effect of this positive perspective." ~ Dr. Frank Lipman
Guest Introduction:
Welcome to another episode of Exploring the Seasons of Life, a podcast for women with a big heart on a spiritual journey. I’m your host Cindy MacMillan and I’m joined today by Dr. Laura Ricci.
Each week, I interview coaches, spiritual explorers and essential oil enthusiasts from all walks of life about beginnings, endings and the messy bits in-between. Self-love, well-being, and mindset are at the heart of our conversations because once you change the inside, the outside will begin to change as well.
This podcast series is called Grit, Grace and Gratitude: Navigating Emotional Wellbeing with Essential Oils. Join me on this journey of learning about essential oils and integrating them into our daily lives.
I am delighted to introduce my guest, Dr. Laura Ricci.
Dr. Laura Ricci is a licensed doctor of physical therapy specializing in Women's Health and Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation, a certified Women's Health and Functional Nutrition Coach (WHNC) through the Integrative Women’s Health Institute, a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) through the International Consortium for Health & Wellness Coaching, and an essential oil educator and international leader with doTERRA essential oils. Through her own medical challenges, including cancer and major orthopedic surgery, she found a passion for natural remedies and functional nutrition. She strives to be a light in the darkness, offering hope for others with her personal story of love and healing.
Here’s a glimpse of our conversation:
Dr. Laura, Thank you for coming on the podcast.
2:26 For me, it's honoring your seasons, and honoring the season that you're in, I think there is a time for creation and there's a time for rest. And even with our hormones, as women, I really try to plan my work, and my month around my hormonal cycle, knowing that there are going to be times when I have more energy around ovulation. And then there are going to be times where I'm going to need more rest around my period.
11:35 I think how we do one thing is how we do everything. And you cannot lead others until you can lead yourself. And I came across this quote by Elbert Hubbard that says, “Self-discipline is the ability to make yourself do what you should do, when you should do it, whether you feel like it or not.” And I think most people are waiting around to feel like doing the thing, they're gonna wait till they feel motivated to go to the gym, or to live a health and wellness lifestyle, or eat a cleaner diet or all of these things. And what I found is, you're not going to feel like doing it 100% of the time.
14:46 When you become a person who keeps commitments to yourself, your word takes on a different meaning. When you commit or you say that you're going to do something, you really think about it and decide whether or not you're going to keep that commitment. too, and you build that trust, and you become a person who keeps those commitments. And it actually comes back to you, knowing deep down inside that you are worthy of doing these things for your health and wellness.
21:18 I say if you want an easy button, and you want it just done for you. Adaptive is my jam. It's probably one of my favorite oils. It's the oil that I leaned on a lot going into major surgeries. It's such a beautiful one.
But if you wanted to make a roller ball blend, I like this blend of 10 drops each Bergamot which is a really beautiful citrus oil and emotionally it's the “oil of self-acceptance”. So, 10 drops of bergamot, 10 drops of peppermint, which is very energizing. And it helps with focus 10 drops of the Ylang Ylang which emotionally is the “oil of the inner child” to kind of help with play and spontaneity and 10 drops of wild orange oil, which is the “oil of abundance”. It's another citrus oil, its which is very energizing, and 10 drops of Copaiba. And if you don't have all of these oils just yet, use what you have. But 10 drops each bergamot, peppermint, ylang ylang, wild orange, and Copaiba. And then top with your favorite carrier oil of choice in a 10 ML roller bottle. I really love fractionated coconut oil. And that is just a really beautiful roller ball that you can roll it on your wrists, behind your ears over your heart, even the back of the neck or roll on your hands. And then do a nice palm inhale, just kind of cup your hands over your mouth and nose and take a couple slow deep breaths. But that's a beautiful one just for wellbeing and supporting your emotions when you need it.
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IF YOU LOVED THIS EPISODE WITH DR. LAURA RICCI YOU’LL ALSO LOVE THE CONVERSATIONS I HAD WITH:
Emotional Self-Care with Jamie Martin
Linnea Offerman on Bright Line Eating and Essential Oils
Mindy Schrager on the Shadow Side of Color
Niki Svara on Self-Forgiveness
Bonus Episode: Essential Oils Made Easy with Dr. Laura Ricci
Tess Zigo on Financial Self-Care
That brings us to the end of this episode! Thank you Dr. Laura Ricci for joining us.
Oh, and before I sign off, there’s actually one more thing I want to talk about…I am really excited to share that mid-September, dōTERRA is releasing incredible new products to help maximize your metabolism.
Say hello to MetaPWR™.
Meta – short for Metabolic Health meets PWR – Personal. Wellness. Realized.
The dōTERRA® MetaPWR™ system can help you optimize your metabolism, curb cravings, shed excess weight, and have more stamina throughout your day. It can also help to slow biological aging and extend your healthspan.*
There is a big difference between our ‘lifespan’ and our potential for ‘healthspan’. I will be doing a solo episode and the personal reason this means so much to me.
Until next time live inspired!
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Get in touch with Cindy…
Integrative Coach | Cynthia MacMillan
Essential Oils Advocate | doTERRA
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