In this episode, Wendy is joined by Karen Gilbert a perfumery teacher who is an expert in using scents for well-being.  Karen explains how to use scents to shift your mood. This simple and powerful method can be immediately accessed and used by anyone.

Wendy also talks about the science behind how scent affects our brains and how to tap into that to improve your mental and emotional health.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Our sense of smell is a powerful tool for personal well-being.
• Perfumes are no longer seen as a way to cover body odour or to attract a mate.
• You can use scent to reprogram your brain and shift your state. 
• The right scent can invoke a really powerful feel-good factor.
• When it comes to well-being our sense of smell is a bit of a hidden superpower
• Which scents do what for you is very individual.
• Our sense of smell starts to develop in the womb.
• Some smells have negative associations.
• Start to use your sense of smell more consciously to heighten the power of scent therapy and as a mindfulness exercise.

BEST MOMENTS

‘You can weave mini scent rituals into their day-to-day routine. ´

‘According to your mood, you can actually create a memory of a smell.’

‘Program your brain with a scent that you enjoy.’

GUEST AND EPISODE RESOURCES

The Scent Shift - https://www.karengilbert.co.uk/the-scent-shift

Karen Gilbert´s books - https://www.karengilbert.co.uk. 

VALUABLE RESOURCES

www.wendycastelino.com 

https://www.instagram.com/wendycastelino/

https://www.youtube.com/@wendycastelino798 

https://twitter.com/WendyCastelino 

ABOUT THE HOST

Wendy Castelino has been working as a psychotherapist for over thirty-five years. As an accredited CBT and EMDR practitioner, she is committed to upholding the rigorous standards required for these accreditations and helping thousands of people reach their full potential.

Wendy currently runs a private practice where her focus is on CBT. Therapy is constantly evolving into developing new techniques, so she studies hard to integrate them into her therapy, to provide a rich and effective experience.

Wendy is aware that working in one-to-one therapy limits the number of people she can see.  She has, therefore, created a range of online resources. These resources are designed to be easy to follow and provide clear, step-by-step instructions. This can help the individual to master skills and gain confidence, therefore optimising the therapy sessions. They are also suitable to be used on their own.

Further details are available at: WendyCastelino.com.

Podcast Description

Welcome to "Don't Get a Therapist - Yet!" Wendy Castelino, a psychotherapist with over 35 years of experience, aims to support individuals with mental health challenges to achieve their full potential. Although Wendy is passionate about providing individual therapy, there are limitations with this approach. This platform, therefore, is dedicated to offering self-help strategies which are designed to enhance personal well-being. The objective is not to discourage people from accessing therapy but to motivate a broader audience to explore therapeutic resources that are simple and effective to use.

This podcast aims to encourage people to make positive choices about therapy and to find a therapy that suits their individual needs. Additionally, the podcast features interviews with individuals who have successfully overcome mental health struggles