Essential Oils and the Emotional Brain
Essential oils do more than smell pleasant. They communicate with the brain.
In this class, we will explore the unique connection between aroma, the nervous system, and the emotional centers of the brain. When you inhale an essential oil, aromatic compounds travel through the olfactory system and reach the limbic brain quickly.
This is the area involved in mood, stress response, memory, and emotional regulation.
You will learn:
• why emotions are deeply tied to nervous system physiology
• how the body shifts between stress and calm
• how essential oils can support feelings of grounding, relaxation, and focus
• what research shows about aroma, brain signaling, and stress hormones
• simple daily routines using oils to build emotional resilience
This is a practical and science grounded class for anyone who wants natural tools to feel calmer, clearer, and more supported through stressful seasons of life.
Your presenters:
Carolyn Westlake:
-Certified Emotional Release Coach
-Energy Medicine Practitioner –
specializes in essential oils, sound, and light therapy.
Amanda Rahija:
-supports healthier, less toxic living through education, simple habits, and doTERRA essential oils.
-nearly 20 years in social work and lived experience with breast cancer, she brings a practical, compassionate approach to stress, mood, and life transitions.