If you know nothing or very little about aromatherapy, this is the episode for you! Caroline and I geeked out about aromatherapy, how it works, some of the science behind it, CBD, the wondrousness of plants, our shared joy of connecting through story, natural skincare, some of her top tips of scents and favourite blends, and so much more. 

Caroline is a Perfumer and Aromatherapist. Seeker and formulator of scents. Grounded in the art and science of natural botanical ingredients, Caroline cleanly and consciously formulates custom personal care products as the founder of Peripherie Botanicals. She is dedicated to empowering others in a shift to conscious, aromatherapeutic beauty that connects the mind, body, and soul. She is also a researcher of olfaction, sensory technologist, writer, and creative design strategist having built a successful career in the fashion industry.

We enjoyed frozen sgroppinos in this episode. To make your own, mix 1 part vodka, 1 part limoncello, 1 part lemon sorbet, and 1 splash of prosecco.

Highlights in this episode include:

• What are essential oils and how do they work?


• Caroline shares her top tips for scents to help combat overwhelm and stress


• A very brief introduction to CBD for the complete beginner


• For her doctoral research, Caroline made a robot with a brain-controlled interface to create a live symphony of different smells based on your thoughts!

Connect with Caroline:

The Senusous Peripheries Podcast

Peripherie Botanicals Instagram

Caroline's Instagram

Caroline's free CBD Aromatherapy for Well-being in Perimenopause Guide

All of Caroline's links

This is episode 10 of my Cocktails & Chat series, a community-building project for makers to share the highs and lows of business and making and make it a bit less lonely. 

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