with Meg Fittsgill and Heather Skold

Perimenopausal Conversations for Busy Women; navigating midlife, wellness, and hormones

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Perimenopausal Conversations for Busy Women is a podcast for women navigating midlife, wellness, and hormones. Hosted by Meg Fittsgill, a functional nutritionist, and Heather Skold, a busy sports mom, this show blends holistic wellness, friendship, and real-life conversations. We talk about perimenopause, sustainable energy, nervous system support, stress management, female friendships and how to take care of yourself without burning out. New episodes every other Friday.www.perimenopausalconversations.com

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with Meg Fittsgill and Heather Skold

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Jul 3, 2026

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173. Benefits of Clove Essential Oil 07.02.2025

Clove essential oil is warm, woody, spicy, and sweet. This one can be used all three ways but we love it for it's numbing effects! However, this is a hot oil so we recommend diluting if applying topically. Buy Clove essential oil here Pursue What's Pure Link to Reference Book Matchmaker: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://balanceredeemed.myflodesk.com/ezcw54ppia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn more about the podcast, check out t...

172. Beating the Winter Chill with Essential Oils 31.01.2025

Looking for natural ways to stay warm in the winter? This episode has plenty of tips! Here is a list of the products we discuss: Black Pepper: https://doterra.me/AfDiyZ Hygge: https://doterra.me/nNyUxT By The Fire Diffuser Blend (2 drops each of Wild Orange, Frankincense, Cinnamon Bark): https://doterra.me/VGoiby On Guard: https://doterra.me/dEENgt To learn more about the podcast, check out the ⁠⁠...

171. Benefits of Clary Calm and Clary Sage 24.01.2025

Clary Sage is in the Clary Calm Blend which is known as the "Monthly Blend for Women". The other essential oil ingredients are Lavender, Bergamot, Roman Chamomile, Ylang Ylang, Cedarwood, Geranium, Fennel, Carrot Seed, Palmarosa and Vitex. Whether applied topically (try the ankle as Meg mentions which is the female reproduction reflexology point) or a few drops to relax with in the bath, this one...

170. Benefits of Citrus Bloom Essential Oil Blend 17.01.2025

Citrus Bloom, known as the Springtime Blend, is a combination of Wild Orange, Grapefruit, Lavender, Roman Chamomile, and Magnolia essential oils. It can be used aromatically or topically to brighten your mood or even as a personal perfume. To learn more about or purchase Citrus Bloom, click here: https://doterra.me/wEGy9S Link to Reference Book Matchmaker : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://balanceredeemed.myflodesk.c...

169. Benefits of Citrus Bliss Essential Oil Blend 10.01.2025

The Citrus Bliss Invigorating Blend combines Wild Orange, Lemon, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Red Mandarin, Green Mandarin, Lime, and Litsea essential oils with Tonka Bean and Vanilla absolutes. It is an uplifting oil that can help shift your mood with it's "happy smell". It can be used aromatically or topically only, but is a wonderful intro essential oil if someone is looking to replace toxic air fresh...

168. New Year Essential Oil Intentions 03.01.2025

Happy New Year! To start 2025 off, we thought we would do an episode about what our essential oil intentions are for the year. Whether it is using products regularly or incorporating them into breathing techniques, we have high hopes for this upcoming year. We would love to hear what your intentions for the new year too! Share so we can cheer you on! Link to Reference Book Matchmaker ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://b...

167. Benefits of Citronella Essential Oil 27.12.2024

In today's episode we talk about Citronella Essential Oil and all of the ways it can be used. It's scent is light and clean. Discovered in 1901, Citronella was the most widely used insect repellent before the 1940s. Research shows Citronella essential oil repels three mosquito species for up to eight hours. Along with repelling pests naturally, it can also clean surfaces as well as the skin and sc...

166. Benefits of Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil 20.12.2024

A little sweet and a little "hot", Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil is a great oil for flavoring food. Some of it's other uses include blood sugar regulation, supporting immune system, metabolic health, and healthy sexuality. To learn more about Cinnamon, to see pricing or to purchase: https://doterra.me/z-MYaU Link to Reference Book Matchmaker ⁠⁠https://balanceredeemed.myflodesk.com/ezcw54ppia⁠⁠ To le...

165. Benefits of Cilantro Essential Oil 13.12.2024

Originally described as "not one of our favorites" we came out of this episode with a whole new view of Cilantro and it's many benefits! Yes, you can use it to flavor food however the benefit we discuss the most is how to use for heavy metal detox. Meg notes how much her knowledge has evolved as a Nutrition Practitioner, and now that she does Hair, Tissue, Mineral testing she sees how this oil cou...

164. Serenity Sleep System 06.12.2024

This episode is about the Serenity Sleep System, including an oil, a stick with Valerian Root, and a softgel with Tart Cherry. We now have a year of experience using this and wanted to share the latest news about this system. The system includes all three ways to use, as well as a best time to use: Topical use with Serenity Stick- to relax Internal use with Softgel- to go to sleep Aromatic use wit...

163. Benefits of Cheer Essential Oil Blend 29.11.2024

This "bottle of sunshine" is the uplifting blend with a lengthy ingredient list made up of Wild Orange, Star Anise, Ginger, Bergamot, Ylang Ylang, Frankincense, Lemongrass, Tonka Bean and Vanilla Absolute. However, the bottles Heather and Meg have currently have an ingredient list of Wild Orange, Clove, Star Anise, Lemon Myrtle, Nutmeg, Vanilla Bean Extract, Ginger, Cinnamon Bark and Zdravetz Herb...

162. Benefits of Celery Seed Essential Oil 22.11.2024

In this episode, Meg and Heather discuss the digestive system and nervous system benefits as well as other ways to use Celery Seed Essential Oil. For an added layer of digestive health, try adding a drop of this to your bone broth! To see price of, learn more about or purchase Celery Seed, click here: https://doterra.me/knw5bF Link to Reference Book Matchmaker https://balanceredeemed.myflodesk.com...

161. Benefits of Cedarwood Essential Oil 15.11.2024

Cedarwood is a lovely scented grounding oil that is good for sleep, skincare and is a natural insect repellent. It has also been found very beneficial with sleep and relaxation. In this episode, we also mention a beard oil recipe which we have included below. Beard Oil Ingredients: • 1 ounce Fractionated Coconut oil • 4–5 drops Rosemary essential oil • 3–4 drops Frankincense essential oil • 3–4 dr...

160. Benefits of Cassia Essential Oil 08.11.2024

In this episode, Meg and Heather discuss Cassia essential oil, which reminds them of Snickerdoodles. It is great in coffee. But be careful using this "hot" oil topically! Cassia also make a great oil to diffuse for fall scents and blends well with Wild Orange, Clove and Madagascar Vanilla. Here are 2 diffuser blend recipes: Ginger Snap 2 drops of cassia 2 drops of clove 2 drops of ginger Oatmeal C...

159. Navigating Election Season with Essential Oils 01.11.2024

Feeling stressed over election season? This episode gives you tools to help you feel prepared for this highly emotional season. Using essential oils to shift emotions can be very powerful. Follow along to feel more "zen" as Meg did with applying these oils! We walk you through using Frankincense to feel emotionally "protected", Adaptiv for when you are feeling "fearful" and Tea Tree if you are fee...

158. Benefits of Cardamom Essential Oil 25.10.2024

In this episode, Meg and Heather discuss the benefits of doTERRA's Cardamom Essential Oil. Cardamom is a great essential oil for digestive support and perfect for taking on an airplane to use for motion sickness, especially if you don't love the smell of DigestZen (which Cardamom is an ingredient in). Cardamom also works well for respiratory support. Cardamom can be used aromatically, topically, a...

157. Benefits of Calmer Essential Oil Blend 18.10.2024

Calmer Essential Oil Blend is from doTERRA's kid's line and is made of four simple oils (Lavender, Cananga, Buddha Wood and Roman Chamomile) and Fractionated Coconut Oil. It makes a great oil to add to bed time routines! For price and purchasing options for Calmer: https://doterra.me/NLKYjN For more information, check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.bottlepopppinpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn more about Heather Skold...

156. Benefits of Breathe Essential Oil 11.10.2024

Breathe Essential Oil is the Respiratory Blend. It includes the following oils: Laurel Leaf, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Lemon, Cardamom, and Ravintsara. The main uses for Breathe are feelings of clear airways and easy breathing, a relaxing, restful environment and it helps minimize the effects of seasonal threats. The emotional benefits of this oil helps one process grief. Breathe has a lin...

155. Benefits of Brave Essential Oil Blend 04.10.2024

In this episode, Meg and Heather discuss Brave Essential Oil Blend, which is also known as the Courage Blend. It combines Wild Orange, Amyris, Osmanthus, and Cinnamon Bark essential oils with fractionated coconut oil. The description in the Emotional Connections book describes what we all need to have in this world - courage to show respect to all people including ourselves, to stand up for what i...

154. 2024 doTERRA Convention: Reclaim 28.09.2024

In this episode, Meg and Heather discuss the new products available October 1, 2024: (Click link for information, pricing or to purchase) Frankincense Boswellic Acid Complex https://doterra.me/DTV79e Frankincense Stick https://doterra.me/2qnKRm VMG+ https://doterra.me/VkBN7p EO Mega+ https://doterra.me/5Ls_Xs Escape Series Collection https://doterra.me/c0N3FD Listen for more information on each of...

153. Benefits of Blue Tansy Essential Oil 20.09.2024

In this episode, Meg and Heather discuss the wonderful benefits of Blue Tansy. It is a calming oil - kind of like a floral chamomile. You can use it to make various face serums that help you "age backwards." Meg found a recipe for a Manifesting Blend. Manifesting Blend 8 drops of Blue Tansy 15 drops of Rose Touch 10 drops of Bergamot 8 drops of Wild Orange then fill the rest of the bottl...

152. Seasons of Entrepreneurship 13.09.2024

Feeling like you aren't doing enough in your doTERRA business? Listen to this episode and be encouraged that everyone goes through seasons where they can devote more or less time and effort into their business. But will Meg and Heather feel ready to make the time to be "all in" again after upcoming convention?! Stay tuned! For more information, check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.bottlepopppinpod...

151. Benefits of Blue Lotus Touch Roller 06.09.2024

This episode is all about Blue Lotus Touch Roller. Learn about how this floral oil can make a great pure-fume and comes with skin benefits including serving as a natural moisturizer. It also can be used for it's emotional benefits and is the Oil of Renewing and Becoming. It can help you go from feeling stuck to ascended and would be a great addition for those chasing big dreams! Blue Lotus is...

150. Benefits of Black Spruce Essential Oil 30.08.2024

In this episode, Meg and Heather share their thoughts on Black Spruce. This sustainably sourced "Oil of Stability" has many benefits including decreasing adrenal stress, healthy immune balance, removing emotional blocks, and calming mild skin irritations. It is calming and grounding, making it a great addition to an evening foot massage. Because it is one of the oils that can break the b...

149. Benefits of Black Pepper Essential Oil 23.08.2024

In this episode, Meg and Heather discuss the many benefits and uses of Black Pepper Essential Oil. This oil is versatile, and can be used all three ways. Reminder, if using topically, you will need to dilute it in a carrier oil, but it can be helpful for massages or warming in general. This oil has also proved useful in breaking addictions. Since it can be used internally, it is one of the "k...

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