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Whole Wellness Coaching with Dr. Andrew and Ruth Gough, with Certified Pure Theraputic Grade essential oils, nutritional supplements and wellness products

Hello, and welcome to this page! My name is Ruth Gough. I am a Clinical Master Aromatherapist, a Yoga Therapist, the mother to five wonderful children and a beautiful rescue pup, and most importantly, I am the wife of Dr. Andrew R. Gough, D.O. Together, Andrew and I are passionate about educating and empowering others to adopt a "natural first" approach to wellness and find a beautiful balance of east meets west for whole wellness! Together, we have created Whole Wellness Coaching with Ruth and Andrew Gough! Come here to learn, share, ask questions, and grow in your knowledge and confidence with essential oils and a more science based, natural approach to health and wellness. Learn more at www.mydoterra.com/ruthgough

01/02/2026

🎉 Two LIVE Wellness Events — Tomorrow Night! 🎉

Looking for education, encouragement, and practical tools to support your wellness journey this January? We’ve got you covered! 🌿✨

Join us Friday, January 2nd for two continuing education events you won’t want to miss — come for one or stay for both!

🕡 6:30 PM CT | Welcome to January
Learn how to maximize the benefits of this month’s special oils with education, pro-tips, and science. You’ll leave empowered to confidently use and share these gifts of the earth.

🕢 7:30 PM CT | Live Event: Welcome to Phase 7
We’re stepping into Month 3 of the 90-Day Restōration! Learn the tools and focus for the next phase, how to lean in for maximum benefits, discover new sharing tools, and get your questions answered.

✨ Invite a friend — all are welcome!
📌 Get all the details and join us here:
👉 https://view.flodesk.com/emails/69570e28abfb9c503e93b75c

Come learn, connect, and step confidently into January with us! 💛🌿

12/25/2025

🎄✨ The Whōle Community 12 Days of Christmas — DAY 12: E-BOOKS & JOURNALS ✨🎄
Merry Christmas! 💛

Today we’re celebrating one of the most-loved (and most-used!) treasures inside the Whōle Community — our growing collection of E-Books and Journals designed to support you on your wellness journey and as you share with others.

📚 Inside the Whōle Community you’ll currently find:
• The Whōle Community Recipe Book
• 90-Day Restōration Journal
• Castor Oil E-Book
• Sleep Challenge Journal
• BOGO E-Books
• Holiday Gift Giving Guide
• PLUS access to all of the doTERRA E-Books
• And so much more!!
These resources are practical, beautiful, and empowering — created to help you learn, grow, and share with confidence.

✨ Big announcement!
Coming in January 2026, we’ll be adding a brand-new course to the Whōle Community:
📘 The E-Book Resource Course
This will be your one-stop place to find all of our E-Books and Journals — fully organized, easy to download, and ready to enjoy anytime.

🎁 Day 12 (Final Day!) Christmas Gift
Today we’re gifting you our NEW Castor Oil DIY E-Book 🎉
This beautiful resource is filled with a curated collection of Castor Oil DIYs and our favorite ways to use Castor Oil to support wellness naturally and simply.

✨ How to receive today’s gift:
1️⃣ Comment below (anything festive counts 🎄)
2️⃣ Watch your messages for a note from our amazing Christmas Elf — Ann
3️⃣ She’ll send you the Castor Oil DIY E-Book as your gift!

💬 We’d love to hear from you!
Comment below and share:
👉 Which E-Book or Journal has been most helpful for you — or which one are you excited to explore next?
🎄 Thank you for celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas with us. We’re so grateful for this community and can’t wait to continue learning, growing, and thriving together in the year ahead.
With gratitude & holiday cheer,
✨ Dr. Andrew & Ruth Gough

12/24/2025

🎄✨ The Whōle Community 12 Days of Christmas — DAY 11: THE SLEEP CHALLENGE ✨🎄
“…all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads.”
If that’s the kind of sleep you’re dreaming of this Christmas Eve, we have something special for you. 💫
Sleep isn’t a luxury — it’s foundational to your health, brain function, mood, and overall well-being. And yet, 1 in 3 adults doesn’t get the uninterrupted sleep their body truly needs.

🌙 That’s why we have created the Sleep Challenge.
This powerful six-week journey walks with you hand in hand to uncover the root causes of sleep struggles — and address them with natural, effective, and affordable solutions.
✨ Inside the Sleep Challenge you’ll find:
• Weekly education modules
• Practical tools and pro-tips for optimal sleep
• Support materials you can use right away
• Special events with experts
• Ongoing connection and encouragement in the community
If you’re ready to uplevel your sleep, this challenge is packed with everything you need to feel rested, restored, and supported. Whether you want to grab a few tips and resources or do the full 6 week challenge, this is the place to go for sleep support!
👉https://evolvewellnesscollective.heightsplatform.com/courses/sleep-challenge

🎁 Day 11 Special Gift
Today we’re gifting you a video + two nourishing recipes straight from the Sleep Challenge:
🎥 “Nutrition for Optimal Sleep”
with me, Ruth Gough, PhD – Functional Nutrition
In this video, I dive into the powerful connection between nutrition and sleep, sharing insights on how to harness food to improve sleep quality — plus a few of my favorite sleep-supportive recipes.
🎥https://vimeo.com/995138736/f31769936b?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

🌿 Recipe #1: Night Cap Sleep Tea
A simple, soothing evening ritual
• Warm water
• Dollop of local raw, unfiltered honey
• 1 drop Lavender
• 1 drop Roman Chamomile
• 1 drop Madagascar Vanilla

🥣 Recipe #2: Before Bed Smoothie
Have 1–2 hours before bedtime — yum, yum, yum!
• Base of raw milk (or homemade cashew milk)
• 1 oz any combination of almonds, walnuts, or pistachios
• 1–2 oz tart cherry juice
• Handful of leafy greens (spinach, kale, or chard)
• ¼ cup oats
• Frozen raspberries
• Ripe banana

🌙 Want to explore the full Sleep Challenge (and more)?
You’ll find it inside the Whōle Community on Heights, along with past challenges, expert education, and ongoing support — all beautifully organized so you can jump in anytime.
✨ All are welcome — feel free to invite others to join you on this journey toward better sleep.

💬 We’d love to hear from you!
Comment below and share:
👉 What’s your biggest sleep win… or your biggest sleep struggle right now?
🎄 Wishing you a peaceful, cozy Christmas Eve — and the sweetest dreams as we head into Day 12 tomorrow!

12/24/2025

🎄✨ The Whōle Community 12 Days of Christmas — DAY 10: VIP BOGO COURSES! ✨🎄

If you love BOGOs, you’re going to LOVE this part of the Whōle Community!

✨ Every BOGO gets its own VIP Course — so all the goodness is in one easy place. No scrolling. No guessing. Just click and go.

🌿 Inside our VIP BOGO Courses you’ll find:
• Expert tips and education from experts
• Creative DIYs that seriously up your gifting game
• Practical ways to use every BOGO oil with confidence
• Beautiful resources you can save, share, and revisit anytime

🎁 Day 10 Special Gift

Today we’re gifting you two of our favorite DIY recipes from the Holiday BOGO Gift Giving Guide — perfect for this cozy time of year:

❄️ Winter Wellness Balm
☀️ Sunshine Soak Bath Salts

✨ Inside the Gift Giving Guide, you’ll also find printable recipe cards and ready-to-use labels, making gifting easy, beautiful, and stress-free.

💛 Special thank you to the amazing Becky Ward for her brilliance in creating these recipes — and for her generosity in sharing them with our community. We are so grateful!

🧴 Winter Wellness Balm Recipe
For those who want to turn winter woes into winter wellness

Base Ingredients (Makes ~18 oz):
• 2 oz Beeswax
• 8 oz Coconut Oil
• 8 oz Shea Butter

Essential Oils (per ounce of balm):
• 3 drops On Guard®
• 3 drops Breathe®
• Optional: 1 drop Tea Tree per ounce for extra support

Instructions:
1️⃣ Melt beeswax and coconut oil in a double boiler over low–medium heat.
2️⃣ Add shea butter at the end and melt gently (avoid overheating).
3️⃣ Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before adding essential oils.
4️⃣ Stir well and pour into jars. You can blend one large batch or customize each jar.

🛁 Sunshine Soak Bath Salts
Soak away tension and stress

Ingredients:
• ⅓ cup Pure Magnesium Salts
• 1 Tbsp Himalayan Salt
• 1 Tbsp Sodium Bicarbonate
• 1 tsp Fractionated Coconut Oil
• 1 tsp Organic dried lavender, rose, or chamomile buds (optional)
• 3 drops Adaptiv®
• 5 drops Wild Orange®

Instructions:
Combine all ingredients and your essential oils. Add bath salts to warm water and soak for at least 20 minutes. Breathe deep and relax.

✨ Want ALL the recipes + resources?
You’ll find the full Holiday BOGO Gift Giving Guide — with DIY gifts using all of the BOGO oils, plus printable labels and recipe cards — inside the Holiday BOGO VIP Course here:
👉 https://evolvewellnesscollective.heightsplatform.com/courses/holiday-bogo-vip-group

💬 We’d love to hear from you!
Comment below:
👉 Which one are you making first — the Winter Wellness Balm or the Sunshine Soak?

🎄 Keep celebrating with us — we’re getting closer to Christmas Day and the final gifts of our 12 Days of Christmas!

12/22/2025

🎄✨ The Whōle Community 12 Days of Christmas — DAY 9: CHALLENGES YOU CAN DO ANYTIME! ✨🎄
One of the most empowering parts of the Whōle Community is that our challenges are always available — ready whenever you are.
✨ Start where you are
✨ Go at a pace that works for you
✨ Jump in just for the resources
✨ Or gather friends and do a challenge together anytime
There’s no pressure and no “behind.” Everything is beautifully organized inside the platform so you can jump in with confidence.

🌿 Some past favorites include:
• The Miracle Challenge (inspired by The Miracle Morning)
• Habits of Excellence
• Sleep Challenge
• MetaCleanse (30-day cleanse incorporating MetaPWR)
• The Power to Be Challenge
• Thrive Through the holiDAZE
• And more!

Inside these challenges you’ll find so much support and value, including:
✨ Videos & expert education
✨ Pro-tips & research
✨ Recipes & meal plans
✨ Nutrition guides & studies
✨ Movement options
✨ Daily encouragement & tools
✨ And so much more!

🎁 Day 9 Special Gift
Today we’re gifting you a collection of mindful meditations from one of our most-loved challenges:
🌿 Thrive Through the holiDAZE
These guided meditations are designed to help you thrive — not just survive — the holiday season and move into the New Year feeling grounded, calm, and joy-filled.
🎧 Watch the meditation collection here:
👉 https://vimeo.com/showcase/12033820?share=copy&fl=sm&fe=fe
🔐 Password: 12days
⏳ Available through January 1st

🌿 Want to explore all the challenges (and more)?
You’ll find every challenge, resource, and replay inside the Whōle Community on Heights — beautifully organized so you can jump in anytime:
👉 https://evolvewellnesscollective.heightsplatform.com
✨ Not a member yet? You’re invited!
Whether you’re looking for education, challenges, connection, or support, the Whōle Community is here for you.

💬 We’d love to hear from you!
Comment below and share:
👉What challenge would you like to dive into next?
👉 Have you participated in one of our challenges before? Which one — and what did you love most about it?

🎄 Keep celebrating with us — more gifts, tools, and community goodness are coming as we continue our 12 Days of Christmas!

12/22/2025

🌿 Ready to refresh, reset, and renew? 🌿

We’re stepping into Phase 6 of the 90-Day Restōration, and you’re invited to join us TONIGHT for a LIVE event where we’ll welcome this next powerful phase together!
✨ Learn the tools and focus for Phase 6
✨ Discover how to lean in for maximum benefit
✨ Hear directly from the experts
✨ Share your wins and challenges
✨ Get your questions answered live

Whether you’ve been with us every step of the way, are jumping back in, or are considering a 90-Day reset, this event is for YOU.

📅 Monday, December 22
⏰ 7:30 PM CT
🎥 LIVE on Zoom

👇 We want to hear from you!
Drop your wins, challenges, and/or questions in the comments and join the conversation tonight.

Bring a friend—all are welcome! We love learning, growing, and restoring together. 💚

👉 Zoom Details Here:
https://view.flodesk.com/emails/69492be6e21beaa736966ce3

We can’t wait to see you there!

12/21/2025

🎄✨ The Whōle Community 12 Days of Christmas — DAY 8: DOC TALKS! ✨🎄
One of the most-loved parts of the Whōle Community is Doc Talks — where your questions get answered by Dr. Andrew Gough and his incredible special guests.

🩺 What are Doc Talks?
Doc Talks are live Q&A sessions where you can ask real-life wellness questions and hear thoughtful, science-based answers — openly and honestly.

✨ Next Doc Talk with Special Guest:
📅 Thursday, January 22nd
⏰ 7:30 PM CT
Dr. Gough will be joined by a very special guest:
🌿 Alex DaBell
VP, Global Research & Development at doTERRA
This is a powerful opportunity to hear directly from one of the brilliant minds behind doTERRA’s research and product development — so start getting those questions ready!
📝 Important:
Questions must be submitted at least 48 hours in advance.
You can submit your questions:
Inside the Whōle Community, or
By texting our business text line

✨ BONUS LIVE EVENT — Tomorrow!
📅 Tomorrow
⏰ 7:30 PM CT
Dr. Gough will be live sharing tools and tips for the next phase of the 90-Day Restōration and answering your questions about the journey.
✨ Whether you’re just getting started or already deep into the challenge, come dive in with us!

🎁 Day 8 Special Gift
Normally, Doc Talk recordings are only available inside the Whōle Community so Dr. Gough and his guests can speak freely and openly.
✨ But today, we’re gifting you special access to watch the latest Doc Talk recording — available through Christmas!

🎥 Watch the Doc Talk here:
👉 https://vimeo.com/1148506029/b000c400db?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
🔐 Passcode: doctalk (available through Christmas)
✨ Bonus for Whōle Community members:

Inside the platform, this recording includes a question-by-question breakdown with timestamps, making it easy to jump straight to the answers you’re looking for.

💬 We’d love to hear from you!
Comment below:
👉 What do you love most about Doc Talks?
OR
❓ Drop a question you’d love to ask at an upcoming Doc Talk!
🎄 Keep celebrating with us — more gifts, learning, and connection are coming as we count down to Christmas Day!

12/21/2025

🎄✨ The Whōle Community 12 Days of Christmas — Day 7! ✨🎄

Today we’re shining a spotlight on a course that brings inspiration, clarity, and confidence together in one beautifully organized place — the Shine Convention 2025 Course 🌟

🌟 Inside the Shine Convention Course, you’ll find:
*Session recordings to revisit your favorite moments (or catch what you missed)
*Downloadable resources and eBooks to keep learning at your own pace
*Pro-tips and strategies from leaders and experts
*Inspiration and tools to support your personal wellness and help you share with confidence

✨ Why this course is such a favorite:
One of the BEST features is that the session videos are broken down by speaker, so you can quickly find exactly what you need — no fast-forwarding, no digging through hours of footage.
Whether you joined in person, tuned in virtually, or are diving in for the first time, this curated collection helps you carry the energy of convention into everyday life.

✨ It’s your time to shine — and this course helps you do exactly that. 🌟

🎁 Day 7 Gift: The Shine Journal
We’re gifting you the Whōle Community Convention Journal: Shine 2025 — a beautifully designed companion to help you capture, reflect, and apply everything you learn from Convention.
✨ Inside the Shine Journal, you’ll find space for:
Notes — key takeaways and memorable quotes
Inspiration — moments that speak to your heart
Action Steps — turning motivation into movement
Remember — reflections on what matters most

📥 Download the Shine Journal here:
👉 https://little-salad-809.myflodesk.com/kwyl63kr8s

✨ Want access to all Shine Convention resources?
You’ll find the full Shine Convention 2025 Course inside the Whōle Community:
👉 Access Shine Convention Resources:
https://evolvewellnesscollective.heightsplatform.com/courses/shine-convention-2025

✨ Not part of the Whōle Community yet?
You’re warmly invited to join us and enjoy continuing education, challenges, tools, and connection — all in one place.
👉 Join the Whōle Community:
https://evolvewellnesscollective.heightsplatform.com

💬 We’d love to hear from you!
Comment below:
👉 Do you prefer journaling on paper or digitally?
OR
🌟 Drop a ✨ if you’re ready to Shine in 2025!

🎄 Keep celebrating with us as we count down to our final Day 12 gift on Christmas Day!

12/20/2025

🎄✨ The Whōle Community 12 Days of Christmas — Day 6! ✨🎄

Today we’re highlighting a resource our community LOVES because it makes learning and sharing oils simple, clear, and confidence-building — the Essential Oils A–Z Course 🌿

🔤 What is the A–Z Course?
Essential Oils A–Z is a curated collection of resources, education, pro tips, sourcing, ways to use, and DIYs for dōTERRA essential oils and products — all organized in one place.
✨ Think of it as:
Everything you need to use and share with confidence
Updated lessons and resources
New oils and products added regularly
One-click access when you need it most
No digging. No overwhelm. Just clear, trusted education — A to Z.

🎁 Day 6 Gift: A–Z Course Sneak Peeks!

We’re gifting you 3 powerful sneak-peek resources straight from the A–Z Course:
🌿 1️⃣ 31 Days of Frankincense eBook
A beautiful, practical guide to using one of the most treasured oils daily.
👉 View it here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGDiZoP74A/0auRAueVVJ2i8-gnvsUO5g/view?utm_content=DAGDiZoP74A&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h0cf166c640

💪 2️⃣ Adaptiv Resource Document
Created by Dr. Andrew & Ruth Gough, this multi-page document includes research, 100 ways to use Adaptiv, and more — all in one comprehensive resource.
👉 Access it here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B6M-T1TcgBJstpINUehG5B4kZHSyzwtnsQtpmwLBvUo/edit?usp=sharing

🎥 3️⃣ BONUS: Frankincense Video
We’re attaching a special Frankincense video as an extra gift to deepen your learning and inspiration.

✨ Want access to the full A–Z Course and ongoing updates?
You’ll find it inside the Whōle Community, along with continuing education, challenges, recipes, DIYs, and connection.
👉 Join the Whōle Community here:
https://evolvewellnesscollective.heightsplatform.com

💬 We’d love to hear from you!
Comment below and tell us:
👉 Which oil or product would you love to see added next in the A–Z Course?
OR
🌿 Drop a 🔤 if you love having everything in one place!

🎁 Keep following along — we’re counting down toward our final Day 12 gift on Christmas Day!

12/19/2025

🎄✨ The Whōle Community 12 Days of Christmas — Days 4 & 5! ✨🎄

As we move through the holidays, we’re combining Day 4 and Day 5 — because we truly do better when we do wellness together.
These two days highlight some of the most-loved features inside the Whōle Community that help build connection, support, and real relationship.

🌿 DAY 4 FEATURE: The Community Page
The Community page is the heart of connection inside the Whōle Community. This is where you can:
✨ Join different groups
✨ Ask questions and share wins
✨ Learn from one another
✨ Stay in the loop for giveaways

👉 Simply click the chat bubble icon, and you’re in!

We especially invite you to join the
🌿 #90-Day Restōration Group
https://evolvewellnesscollective.heightsplatform.com/discuss/90-day-restoration

This group helps you stay connected, encouraged, and supported throughout your 90-Day Restōration experience.

💌 DAY 5 FEATURE: Direct Messages
Did you know you can directly message Dr. Andrew & Ruth Gough inside the Whōle Community?
✨ Just click the mailbox icon to send a private message.
Have a question? Need support? Looking for guidance?
This is the place to connect directly — one-on-one.

🎁 Day 4 + 5 Gift:
We’re sharing an excerpt from the Whōle Community Recipe Book that is perfect for the holiday season. The Whōle Community Recipe Book filled with nourishing recipes and our favorite luxurious DIYs.

📌 How to receive today’s Recipe gift:
👉 Comment “Recipe” 🍽️🎄 below and we’ll send the excerpt to you in a private message.
✨ Bonus fun:
If you’d like, also share your favorite nourishing holiday recipe in the comments — we love learning from one another!

✨ Not part of the Whōle Community yet?
You’re warmly invited to join us — where education, challenges, connection, and support live together in one beautiful space.
👉 Join the Whōle Community:
https://evolvewellnesscollective.heightsplatform.com

💬 We’d love to hear from you!
Do you enjoy connecting more in group conversations or one-on-one messages?

🎁 Come back tomorrow for Day 6, and keep watching as we count down to our final Day 12 gift on Christmas Day!

12/17/2025

🎄✨ The Whōle Community 12 Days of Christmas — Day 3! ✨🎄

Today we’re highlighting one of the most transformative offerings inside the Whōle Community — the Refresh, Reset, Renew: 90-Day Restōration Challenge. Plus we have a gift just for you!🎁

✨ What is the 90-Day Restōration?
This is a guided, step-by-step experience designed to help you restore wellness and lasting vitality — physically, emotionally, and mentally. With expert-led education, daily encouragement, and a supportive community, true wellness becomes achievable and sustainable.

✨ This isn’t your typical cleanse or challenge. It’s a full restoration experience that blends science-backed strategies with natural solutions, helping you create habits that truly last.
🌿 Why people love joining:
*Expert-led guidance from physicians, functional nutritionists, wellness professionals, and more
*Community accountability that keeps you motivated and encouraged
*Daily support through emails, optional texts, meditations, and journaling
*Nutrition, lifestyle, and mindfulness tools to support whole-person wellness
*Fun giveaways and meaningful milestones along the way

✨ And here’s the best part… it’s not too late to join!
Thanks to the Heights platform, everything is beautifully organized, so you can:
*Jump in and follow along with us where we are (currently Day 45)
*Start from Day 1 and move at your own pace
*Or gather friends and do the challenge together anytime that works for you

🎁 Day 3 Gift:
We’re gifting you an excerpt from the 90-Day Restōration Journal — a powerful guided companion created to help you refresh, reset, and renew both body and mind.
✨ Today’s gift includes the Phase 5: Balance section of the journal, featuring:
*Daily tracking sheets for habits and reflections
*A daily focus (assignment) page
*A daily journal page to slow down, reflect, and integrate
The journal blends science-backed wellness principles, intentional living, mindfulness, and gratitude — helping you restore balance and elevate vitality from the inside out.

📥 Download today’s journal excerpt here:
👉 https://view.flodesk.com/emails/6942f9ba514c838c09cb43c3

✨ Want access to the full 90-Day Restōration and ongoing support?
Join us inside the Whōle Community, where challenges, education, and connection come together in one place.
👉 Join the Whōle Community:
https://evolvewellnesscollective.heightsplatform.com

💬 We’d love to hear from you!
Comment below:
👉 If you joined a 90-day wellness experience, would you prefer to start with a group or go at your own pace?
OR
🌿 Drop a 💛 if balance is something you’re intentionally working toward this season.

🎁 Come back tomorrow for Day 4 — another Whōle Community highlight and another holiday gift!

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