Incense Explorer: A Deep Dive into Incense History, Culture, Ritual and Lore

The World Makes Scents with Dave and Smey Schultz

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankincense and the Importance of Traceability in the Supply Chain with Stephen Johnson

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Johnson, founder of Fair Source Botanicals, shares his journey into working with aromatics and his focus on frankincense and myrrh. He emph...

Exploring the Fragrant Forest with Bonnie Kerr

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summary   Bonnie shares her background and journey with aromatics, from her childhood experiences in nature to living in different environments ...

For the Love of Frankincense with Dr. Anjanette DeCarlo

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summary   Anjanette discusses her background and how she became interested in frankincense. She talks about her work as an environmental activis...

9.Sustainable Aromatics: Redefining Incense

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Incense Explorer Podcast, host Alyssa Severeid takes you on a journey through the world of aromatic wonders. Join us as we dive...

8. Memoir in a Perfume Bottle: A Journey into Japanese Incense with Maria McElroy

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we are joined by Maria McElroy, and she is just an utter delight. Maria has synthesized her love of blending colors and textures with...

7. From Temples to Tombs: Exploring the Mystical World of Ancient Egyptian Incense with Shane Clayton

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Incense Explorer! In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of ancient Egyptian incense practices with our special guest, Sh...

6. The Power of Scent: Exploring the Sense of Smell with Frauke Galia

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Alyssa welcomes her guest, Frauke Galia, who is known as the "smell lady" and an expert on the sense of smell. Frauke shares her jour...

5. From Roots to Rituals: Harnessing the Healing Power of Plants in Incense and Herbalism with Kerry Hughes

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Alyssa welcomes guest Kerry, an ethnobotanist with a passion for plants, herbalism, and incense. Kerry explains how her love for plan...

4. Preserving Incense's Fragrant Legacy: A Journey into Plant Sustainability with Kelly Ablard

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Alyssa introduces Kelly Ablard, founder of Airmid Institute, and expert in aromatic plant sustainability. They discuss the lack of tr...

Incense Explorer Trailer

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast trailer, host Alyssa Severeid introduces the new podcast "Incense Explorer" and shares her passion for incense. She explains that whil...

3. From Aesthetics to Medicine: Exploring the Sacred Art of Incense in Tibetan Culture with Erik Jampa Anderson

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, join hosts Alyssa and Erik as they delve into the fascinating world of Tibetan Medicine. Erik, a practitioner and enthusiast, shares ...

2. Pt. 2 - From Ancient Origins to Modern Traditions: Exploring the World of Incense with Stephen Hoffman

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we continue the captivating conversation with our guest, Stephen Hoffman. If you haven't listened to episode one yet, we highly recom...

1. Pt. 1 - From Ancient Origins to Modern Traditions: Exploring the World of Incense with Stephen Hoffman

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

  In this inaugural episode, your host Alyssa is thrilled to introduce her very first guest, Stephen Hoffman, an expert in the world of incense. Thei...